What to do When to do it Who to contact
Enrollment Confirmation Upon offer of admission, by May 1 Admissions: 856-256-4200, 877-RU-ROWAN, or admissions@rowan.edu
Mail the Enrollment Confirmation Form and $100 deposit (payable by check only) to Admissions. Your cancelled check is your receipt.
Set up your Rowan e-mail account Available upon deposit Email: support@rowan.edu Phone: 856-256-4400
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. E-mail is an official method of communication at Rowan. Confirm that you can access your account , and check it regularly. Students who don't want to check their Rowan account regularly should have it automatically forwarded to their preferred e-mail account.
Update Financial Aid records As soon as possible! Financial Aid
Add Rowan University to your FAFSA for the Fall 2011 term. Rowan's federal school code number is 002609 . Submit any additional documents as requested to complete your FAFSA. Notify the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) that you will be attending Rowan University for the Fall 2011 term. Rowan's state school code number is 2515 .
Review and accept award package April - July Financial Aid
Review and accept Stafford loans and other aid offered. Grants are automatically accepted. A guide to the financial aid process including instructions on accepting offered financial aid can be found at: http://www.rowan.edu/provost/financialaid/Undergraduate
Complete loan agreements by early August Financial Aid
If necessary, explore alternative loan options and/or parents complete PLUS loan application at http://www.rowan.edu/provost/financialaid/loanhome.html .
First time Direct Loan Borrowers must complete loan entrance counseling and sign a Master Promissory Note. Instructions and web links may be found at: http://www.rowan.edu/provost/financialaid/loanhome.html
Apply for Housing As soon as possible! housingquestions@rowan.edu Phone: 856-256-4266 Fax: 856-256-4475
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). Visit the following link and select Apply for Fall 2011 Housing: http://www.rowan.edu/rluh .
Register to attend Orientation Between April 2 - May 29 http://rowan.edu/orientation
Discuss with your parents and adult family members whether or not they would like to attend Parent & Family Orientation, then reserve your spot online at http://rowan.edu/orientation .
Pay Housing Deposit After applying for Housing housingquestions@rowan.edu Phone: 856-256-4266 Fax: 856-256-4475
All housing applications require a Housing Deposit of $200 and may be paid online via MC, AMEX, Visa, Discover, or Electronic Check at www.rowan.edu/epay .
Review Health Insurance Requirement and Benefits www.rowan.edu/bursar www.firststudent.com
New Jersey 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 Health Insurance Waiver” and enter information).
Submit required Health Forms Student Health Center, Linden Hallhttp://www.rowan.edu/health 856-256-4333 Fax 856-256-4427
Online Medical History (including TB Screening Form & Meningitis Response Form)
Immunizations (MMRx2, Hepatitis B x 3, Menactra vaccine)
Physical Exam form dated within last 12 months (Must be completed by MD/DO/NP)
Students should keep copies (for their own records) of all paper forms they submit to the Student Health Center. Holds will be placed on student’s account for incomplete records!
View the Class Selection Tutorial Before attending Orientation Office of the Registrarhttp://www.rowan.edu/provost/registrar/newfreshman.html
During Orientation, you will register for your classes. In order to prepare for class registration, please review the registration video prior to Orientation.
Take the LCI Before attending Orientation
Complete the Learning Connections Inventory prior to Orientation to discover your personal learning styles. Take the LCI at http://www.rowan.edu/studentaffairs/main_office/lci .
Know your rights & responsibilities Before attending Orientation Assistant Dean of Students Mr. Joseph Mulligan (856) 256-4242
Read the Rowan University Student Handbook , particularly the Student Code of Conduct. Our policies can also be found on the Student Life web site , under Publications along with other important information concerning alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
Finalize Course Registration Before August 13, 2012 Office of the Registrarhttp://www.rowan.edu/registrar/newfreshman.html
Finalize any changes to your schedule prior to the August 13, 2012 or you will be charged a late registraiton fee.
Contact your roommate Before move-in housingquestions@rowan.edu Phone: 856-256-4266 Fax: 856-256-4475
Your housing assignment and roommate information will be e-mailed to you. Please contact your roommate once you have received this information.
Pay your fall term charges
Look for your electronic invoice notification to be e-mailed to your Rowan student e-mail address on or about the first week of July. That notification will contain an important specific payment due date which traditionally falls within the first week of August.
Move into your residence hall or apartment Saturday, September 1 housingquestions@rowan.edu Phone: 856-256-4266 Fax: 856-256-4475
Financial aid must be accepted and in place and student account fully paid 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 "Submit required health forms" item above). Bring proof of your Menactra Immunization with you on Move In Day.
Intercollegiate sports physicals Before classes or practices begin Your primary physician, Student Health Center , and coach
Sports physicals must be completed on campus before practice or classes begin. A $25 penalty will be charged to any athlete that misses their scheduled appointment without prior notification.