First-Time Student Checklist

Once you are admitted to the University of Mount Union, you will receive information about accessing your Admitted Student Self-Service Account within one business day of your acceptance. This account will allow you to view your Financial Aid offer (once it is available) and submit your deposit to secure your spot at Mount Union. Click here to access your admitted student self-service account. Information about how to access this account can be found in your application portal.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine your student aid eligibility based on your personal and family situation. If you are a first-time user, you will be required to create an FSA ID. It allows users to access personal information on federal student aid websites as well as to sign a FAFSA. Visit the studentaid.gov website to file your FAFSA today. Mount Union's school code is 003083.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding financial aid or the FAFSA, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at (330) 823-2674 or finaid@mountunion.edu. 

If admitted to Mount Union, candidates are required to submit a $150 enrollment deposit prior to the intended enrollment term. A deposit submitted for a student who has not been admitted will be immediately refunded to the charged credit card or respective check holder. If admitted for the fall semester, your deposit is refundable on or before July 1 prior to the fall enrollment term. This deposit is required prior to your start date for the fall semester.

Payment Options

• Pay your deposit online on the Pay Your Deposit web page. You must log in to your admitted student self-service account to access this option.
• You can also send a check or money order and the Enrollment Confirmation Form (included with the student’s acceptance letter) to the Office of Admission, 1972 Clark Avenue, Alliance, Ohio 44601.

Once your email account is ready, you will receive an email indicating that you can access your email address, username, and temporary password. You'll access this information through your application portal. Once your email has been created, your admitted student account will transition into your full University Account, as part of this process your password will have been reset. You can view your University Account login information on your application portal. Please note your University Account is different than your Application Portal Account. Therefore, your username and password may be different for each. Once you have your University Account login information, you can use it to access your University Account and set up your UMU email address.

• Please reference the Technology Checklist to learn how to access your email account for the first time. When you visit this checklist, pay special attention to these checkmarks:
  
  • Log in to Email
  • Setup 2-Factor Authentication
  • Reset your password
  • Bring Your Own Device
• Questions about technical issues can be directed to helpdesk@mountunion.edu.
• Questions about issues accessing your application portal or your University Account can be directed to your Admission Counselor.

You will receive an email when Preview registration opens in mid-May. By participating in the Preview experience, you'll have the chance to learn about campus resources, meet other new students, and finalize your first-semester course schedule! Visit the New Student Programs webpage for more information.

Once you receive your Mount Union email address, you can enroll in the Road to Raider course and familiarize yourself with Mount Union’s learning management system, the online component of your classes. Within this course, you will find similar items listed within this checklist and required training and additional resources.

All students are required to complete either the Housing or Commuter application through MyHousing.

The application will not be available until after May 1.

Students will receive an email when these forms are ready to be completed. Login information is the same username (do not include “@mountunion.edu) and password as your UMU Email.

Residency Requirement
At Mount Union, we believe that the residential experience can significantly contribute to a student's overall collegiate experience. As such, the University of Mount Union has a 2-year residency requirement. However, if you live within 30 driving miles, you may choose to commute from your permanent home address. Additionally, after you've attended college for four semesters after high school, you may choose to live off-campus locally.

Complete your required Health Center Forms and mail them to the Student Health Center prior to your arrival on campus. Please include only the Health Center forms in your envelope and address them to:

Health Center
University of Mount Union
1972 Clark Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601

For more information regarding health requirements prior to arrival, please visit the Health Center’s web page.

Financial aid forms must be completed if you are planning to attend Mount Union and utilize financial aid. You may view a list of missing documents by accessing your Colleague Self-Service account and clicking on “Complete Required Documents” on your Financial Aid checklist. You will also need to complete any items listed as “Action Needed” in your checklist on Self-Service. You can access the electronic forms through the links provided in Self-Service. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at finaid@mountunion.edu or (330) 823-2674 if you have any questions concerning your requirements.

The Office of Student Accounts, which is housed within the Office of Business Affairs, requires that all students complete multiple forms. These forms are detailed in the Payment Checklist, section 2. 

Please submit these forms by accessing them electronically by clicking on the username icon in the upper-right corner of your Self-Service Portal. A drop-down menu will appear. Click on “Required Agreements” and click on the manage button which will open both the Tuition Payment Agreement and the Federal Title IV Authorization. You will need to accept the Tuition Payment Agreement and have the option to either accept or decline the Federal Title IV Authorization (NOTE: Both forms are only signed once during your time at the University. Should you not receive federal aid this year but may decide to use federal loans or other federal aid in the future you will want to “accept” the Title IV Authorization now. It will not harm you to accept even though you are not receiving federal aid). Once you have accepted/declined you will not be able to change your selection.

Optional documents include the "View/Add Proxy Access" (also located on the drop-down menu) which gives access to parents/family members and consent to discuss billing information.

The Payment Checklist details the various steps in the payment process including billing details, important dates, and payment options. Information regarding how to access your bill and/or pay your bill can be found on the Payment Checklist, sections 3 and 4.

If your account has a credit balance due to an overpayment from excess financial aid or student/parent loans you will receive a credit refund. The credit balance will show as a negative amount on your statement. We recommend students choose Direct Deposit as their preferred refund method. By electing this method, the University will electronically transfer funds into a checking or savings account selected by the student. The funds are typically received within 48 hours after processing. View the refunds page on our website to view instructions on how to register your account for Direct Deposit. A method of return should be selected by the beginning of the semester.

The University of Mount Union requires that you submit your final high school transcript and, if applicable, post-secondary, CCP, or dual-credit transcripts. Additionally, if you have scores for AP, IB, or CLEP exams, have those scores sent to Mount Union as well. 

To view the Advanced Placement Exam list, view the Credit for IB, AP, or CLEP page.

All scores and transcripts can be sent to the University electronically or you can have them mailed to:
Office of Admission
University of Mount Union
1972 Clark Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601

Please note that your final high school transcript needs to be received by the University of Mount Union in order for you to register for classes beyond your first semester.

The University of Mount Union believes that it is essential that students entering a University be educated on the topics of alcohol education, substance abuse, sexual violence prevention, and other University expectations. You will receive an email in late July regarding a program to complete in order to meet these requirements.

Information about move-in dates for the fall semester will be coming soon.

If you will be moving in early for a University-sponsored activity or sport, please contact your coach or director for more information. If you need to move into your campus housing early, please email the Office of Residence Life at reslife@mountunion.edu.

Fall Orientation is required for all first-year students. More information regarding Fall Orientation will be announced as soon as details are finalized. Visit the New Student Programs web page for more information.

If you need transportation from an airport to campus, please complete the Transportation Request Form.

If you plan to bring a car to campus, you will need to complete the Vehicle Registration Form. Visit Safety and Parking for more information. Don’t forget to put the cell number for campus safety and security number - (330) 428-1344 - in your phone.

The Raider Ready program provides all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and digital textbook versions to students.

Watch for an email about 30 days before classes begin regarding Raider Ready to confirm your course materials for the upcoming semester. Please open the email, confirm all materials look accurate, choose to ship or pick up at the University Store, enter your phone number, check both boxes to agree to the terms, and submit.

If you are not receiving these emails, you may visit the University Store website to order your textbooks through Raider Ready. On the website, please click on "Retrieve Materials" and follow the above steps after logging in. For any questions, contact the University Store via email at bookstore@mountunion.edu or call (330) 823-2085.

Earn money and gain practical experience through student employment opportunities! On-campus and federal work-study openings are listed on Handshake. Make sure to contact Financial Aid for any positions that mention Federal Work Study to check your eligibility.