You're Accepted! Now What?

Checklist for Accepted Students 

Now that you have been admitted to Marian University, it is time to start thinking about your college journey and planning for all the amazing things you'll do as a new student.

To get started, here's some vital 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 (which will be 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 in 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 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15, 2025, to qualify for maximum aid.
• Students who intend to enroll in spring 2025 should complete the 2024-25 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.

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 live on campus, we must receive your $200 housing deposit before processing your room assignment.  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. We will notify you once we've reviewed your form if your request is approved or denied. 

6. Complete your student health record.

• Your admission to Marian University is conditional until you complete all requested information on our student health and immunization records. 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 to 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 confirm 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 you to spread all or part of your expenses 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 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 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 you have completed all required admission forms and documents.
• 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 competing in one of our athletic programs, your coach or program director will notify you if you must attend an early Knight Quest session.

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