Admitted Student Checklist for Freshmen
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Checklist for Freshmen

Congratulations on your acceptance to Rowan University!

Now that you have been admitted to Rowan University you probably have many things on your mind. To assist you during this exciting time we hope the following checklist will help you stay organized. Each checklist item is important to your successful transition to college life. Please read and complete each item with attention to the given dates, and please contact the appropriate departments if you have any questions. The "Printable Checklist" will help you to
track your progress.

*Printable Checklist (PDF)

 

___ Your Rowan Student E-Mail
Available Upon Deposit

Please visit http://www.rowan.edu/toolbox/ru_new/students/ for an online
resource for all your  technology needs at Rowan including your Rowan
student email account.
                Email: support@rowan.edu
                Phone: 856-256-4400

March

___ Financial Aid Awards
Available March 9th

Incoming freshmen will receive their preliminary financial aid award offer via
US Postal Mail beginning March 9, 2009. The award letter will be sent to the
address maintained by the Registrar’s office. Subsequent award changes
announcements, and any up-to-date information will be sent to your Rowan
Student email account. Your Rowan email will be the official mode of
communication with the Financial Aid Office. Please check your e-mail on a
frequent basis.

___ Complete your 2009/2010 FAFSA  
  Due March 15th

The entire guide to Federal Student Aid Funding Education Beyond High School:
The Guide to Federal Student Aid
is available for viewing and downloading at:

http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html

April

___ Tax Returns  
  Due April 15th

If requested by Rowan, please submit a copy of appropriate tax returns and

any additional paperwork. Please make sure the student’s name and Rowan

I.D. number are on every document submitted to the Financial Aid Office on
the student’s behalf.

May

___ Apply for Housing 
Due May 1st

To apply for housing, please log in using your 9-digit Rowan ID number, included in your
admissions packet, and use your 6-digit birth date as your pin (unless you have already
changed it). Please select the appropriate linkbelow to submit your housing contract.
Visit the following link and select apply.
http://www.rowan.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/firstyr/index.html.
Your application will not be accepted until your deposit has been received.

housingquestions@rowan.edu
Phone: 856-256-4266
Fax: 856-256-4475

___ Pay Housing Deposit   

Due May 1st

All housing applications require a security deposit of $200 and may be paid

online via (MC, AMEX, Visa, Discover, or Electronic Check) at www.rowan.edu/epay

housingquestions@rowan.edu
Phone: 856-256-4266
Fax: 856-256-4475

___ Enrollment Confirmation  
   Due May 1st

Mail the Enrollment Confirmation form that was received from Admissions, and
deposit to Admissions.

Questions call 856-256-4200

___ End of Preliminary Financial Aid Awarding Period   
  May 1st
___ Register for Summer Orientation
  Due May 29th
  

Check your mail for a letter about summer orientation by May 15, 2009
2009 Freshman Orientation Dates are:

  • June 22-23
  • June 24-25
  • June 29-30

Register at www.rowan.edu/orientation

Questions call 856-256-4041

___ AP or CLEP
Due ASAP

Make sure any AP or CLEP scores are sent directly from the CollegeBoard to
theOffice of the Registrar at Rowan. For more information visit
www.collegeboard.com
.

___ Dual Credit Courses or College Credit   
Due ASAP

Please request an official transcript to be sent to the Office of the Registrar
any for any dual credit courses from the college or university offering the
credits. A dual credit course is a college level class taken while in high school.

Office of the Registrar
Rowan University
201 Mullica Hill
Glassboro, NJ 08028

 June

___ Familiarize Yourself with Rowan Student Self Service
Starting June 2nd

        Explore the functions of Rowan Self Service an online system that will be important

        to you for registration and viewing schedules, grades, and transcripts. Select

        Concise Student Schedule for a printed copy of your schedule.

        Log on to www.rowan.edu/selfservice

___ Review and Accept Financial Aid
Available June 11th

        Review your regular Financial Aid award notice that was sent to your Rowan Student

        email account. Review and accept Stafford loans and other aid offered. Grants are

        automatically accepted. Students must accept loans before July 27th in order for the

        financial aid to be credited to your account. Explore alternative loan options and visit

        web link addresses at: http://www.rowan.edu/provost/financialaid/loanhome.html

___ Take The Learning Connections Inventory
Due June 21st

         Complete the LCI prior to orientation to discover your personal learning styles. Take

         the LCI at www.rowan.edu/studentaffairs/lci

Questions call 856-256-4041

___ Intercollegiate Sports Physicals

Prior to practice or classes

Sports physicals must be completed on campus before practice begins or the
start of classes. Please contact your coach with any questions.

July

___ Review Health Insurance Requirement and Benefits
Due July 6th

        NJ law requires fulltime students to have health insurance. All fulltime students will be

        automatically enrolled and charged a fee for health insurance. To waive this fee, students

        must complete a waiver form online at: www.rowan.edu/selfservice (choose

        “Access Banner Services”, enter user ID and PIN, then select “Student Self Insurance”

        and enter information).

       *To avoid the insurance charge on the fall tuition bill submit waiver by July 6th. Tuition

        bills are due August 4th so to avoid payment, waiver must be submitted by August 1st.

        Last date to submit waiver and avoid charges is September 25th.

     www.rowan.edu/health

     www.firststudent.com

___ Student Bills are Generated for Fall 2009 Term Charges 
Early July
___ Read the University Alcohol Policies
ASAP

When colleges establish alcohol policies that clearly state expectations and penalties

regarding alcohol use by students, they help reinforce the idea that underage drinkin
is not acceptable. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with Rowan’s policies that

guide students to make safe and healthy choices about this issue. Our policies can be

found on the Rowan Student Affairs web site, under publications along with other

important information concerning alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Please visit http://www.rowan.edu/studentaffairs/main_office/.

For more information:
Joseph Mulligan (856) 256-4500 (3351)
      Assistant Dean of Students
Pamela Negro (856) 863-2175
       Director Center for Addiction Studies & Awareness

___ Final High School Transcript   
Due July 15th

Be sure to have your final high school transcript sent to Admissions.

Questions please call 856-256-4200

___ Return Required Health Forms to Student Health Center  
Due July 15th

Health forms are due July 15th & holds will be placed on student’s account for
incomplete records.

      • Personal Health Consent for Treatment form
      • Immunizations (MMRx2, Hepatitis B x 3, Menactra vaccine)
      • Tuberculosis Screening and Meningitis Information forms
      • Physical Exam form (Must be completed by MD/DO/NP)

        www.rowan.edu/health
        856-256-4333
        Fax 856-256-4427
        Student Health Center
        Linden Hall
        201 Mullica Hill Rd
        Glassboro, NJ 08028-1701

___ Required and Requested Financial Aid Documents
Due July 27th

If you received an individual request for additional financial aid documents, these and all

other required documents must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office.

Phone 856-256-4250
Fax 856-256-4413

financialaid@rowan.edu

August

___ Contact your Roommate
  After August 1st

Your housing assignment and roommate information will be mailed to you. Please

contact your roommate once you have received this information.

housingquestions@rowan.edu
Phone: 856-256-4266
Fax: 856-256-4475

___ Approximate Due Date for Fall Semester Charges 
August 4th
___ Freshman Move In Day 
August 29th
      • Financial aid must be accepted and in place in order for a student to be                                  
        allowed to move into their residence hall.
      • Students will not be permitted to move in if health forms are not complete.
        (see Required Health Forms item)

        Please visit www.rowan.edu/reslife for more information

        housingquestions@rowan.edu
        Phone: 856-256-4266
        Fax: 856-256-4475

September

___ First Day of Classes for All Students  
September 1st