Admitted Student Checklist for Freshmen
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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)
March
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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.
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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
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April
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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.
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May
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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
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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
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Enrollment Confirmation |
Due May 1st |
Mail the Enrollment Confirmation form that was received from Admissions, and
deposit to Admissions.
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Questions call 856-256-4200
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End of Preliminary Financial Aid Awarding Period |
May 1st |
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Register for Summer Orientation |
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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
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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.
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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
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June
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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July
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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
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Student Bills are Generated for Fall 2009 Term Charges |
Early July |
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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
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Final High School Transcript |
Due July 15th |
Be sure to have your final high school transcript sent to Admissions.
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Questions please call 856-256-4200
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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.
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- 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
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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
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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
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Approximate Due Date for Fall Semester Charges |
August 4th |
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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
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First Day of Classes for All Students |
September 1st |