You’re Accepted! Now What?

Checklist for Accepted Students 

Now that you've been accepted by Marian University, start thinking about your college journey and make plans for all the AMAZING things you’ll do as a new student.

To get started, here's some important information about your next steps to enroll at Marian University. 

1. Accept your offer of admission.

• To officially reserve your place at Marian University, pay your nonrefundable $100 enrollment deposit (applied toward your first semester fees).
• You can  pay your deposit online or send a check directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
  

2. Register for an Accepted Student Day.

Choosing the college that's right for you is an important decision, so we want you to have as much information about us as possible. That's why we host Accepted Student Days for admitted students. You can register here.

At an Accepted Student Day, you will:

• Meet new, incoming Marian students.
• Gain more insight about campus and student life.
• Learn about the next steps on orientation and registration to prepare for fall classes.
• Get answers to your questions about how to prepare for your college career.
• Sign an optional, nonbinding letter of intent to attend Marian. Let us take a photo celebrating your decision to share on your favorite social media sites. 

Participation is not required but is highly encouraged.

3. Register for New Student Orientation.

Our New Student Orientation Program ensures you are well-informed about your next steps to prepare for a great academic year. You'll register for classes, learn about campus amenities, services, and traditions, explore student organizations, and begin making lifelong friendships. Attending an orientation session is mandatory for new students.

4. Apply for financial aid.

After October 1 of your high school senior year, you can apply for financial aid for your first semester of college.

• Indiana residents should complete the 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15, 2023 to qualify for maximum aid.
• Students who intend to enroll in spring 2023, should complete the 2022-23 FAFSA.
• Students who live outside Indiana should also complete the FAFSA. Visit the FAFSA website for details about the deadlines that apply to you.
• List Marian University's school code #001821 where indicated on the FAFSA.

4. Register for New Student Orientation.

Our New Student Orientation Program ensures you are well-informed about your next steps to prepare for a great academic year. You'll register for classes, learn about campus amenities, services, and traditions, explore student organizations, and begin making lifelong friendships. Attending an orientation session is mandatory for new students.

5. Apply for campus housing.

• Learn more about housing and residence life at Marian University, including instructions for room selection and housing applications. Be sure to review our residence life policies as well.
• Create a student account and complete your housing application.
• If you will live on campus, we must receive your $200 housing deposit before your room assignment will be processed.  Deposits may be paid online.
• New and transfer students who meet our off-campus residency policy should create a student account and complete an off-campus application. If you are under 21, download and complete the parent verification form from the housing application. Completed forms must be submitted to the office of residential and commuter life. Once we've reviewed your form, we will notify you if your request is approved or denied. 

6. Complete your student health record.

• Your admission to Marian University is conditional until all information requested on our student health and immunization records is complete.  Use the link provided to create an account and submit your documentation.

7. Ensure we have your transcripts.

• When you graduate from high school, request your final high school transcript be sent to Marian University.
• If you already have some college credit—including credit for dual-credit courses that you completed during high school—request college transcripts for all completed coursework be sent to Marian University.
• You may receive advanced placement and/or college credit for certain courses if you successfully completed College Board Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), CLEP, or other exams. If this describes you, request official exam scores be sent to Marian University. Once received, faculty advisors in the school or academic department offering your chosen major will evaluate the credits and whether they apply toward your Marian University degree program.

8. Make payment arrangements

• Once you are registered for classes, we will send you a bill that includes the balance due for your upcoming semester tuition, fees, and (if you will live on campus) room and board.
• The bill will include a due date by which we must have confirmed payment arrangements. If your bill is not paid in full, or if payment arrangements have not been made, by the due date, you will be subject to late fees.
• We offer convenient monthly payment options, which allow all or part of your expenses to be spread over a period of time. Administered by Nelnet, Inc., payment plans are available for all students and/or parents.
• If you have questions, contact our Business Office at 317.955.6020 or 800.952.3917 for information.

9. Finalize last-minute details

We take your student success seriously. To ensure your semester gets off to a great start, we created Knight Quest, an event for students and families who need to finalize or confirm information in order to complete the acceptance and registration process before classes begin.

• You may not move into your room in a campus residence hall or attend classes until all required admission forms and documents are completed.
• If you do not complete Knight Quest, you will be administratively withdrawn from your classes for the semester.
• If you are a new student-athlete who will compete in one of our athletic programs, your coach or program director will notify you if you are required to attend an early Knight Quest session.

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