International Checklist

Once admitted to the University of Mount Union, you will receive information about accessing your Admitted Student Self-Service Account within one to two business days of your acceptance. This account will allow you to view your Financial Aid offer (once it is available) and submit the 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.

If admitted to Mount Union, students must submit a $150 enrollment deposit before the intended enrollment term. This deposit is required before your start date for the spring semester. We strongly encourage students to pay the deposit before the term starting on Monday, January 8, 2024. A deposit submitted for a student who has not been admitted will be immediately refunded to the charged credit card or respective check holder.

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: Office of Admission, 1972 Clark Avenue, Alliance, Ohio 44601.

The SEVIS Fee must be paid to attend a student visa appointment in your home country. Do not forget to print your receipt! You will take this with you on the day of your visa appointment.

Visit the U.S. Department of State website to complete the DS-160 to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa.

Once your email account is ready, you will receive an email indicating that you can access your email address, username, and temporary password via your application portal. Once your email has been created, your admitted student account will transition into your complete university account, and as part of this process, your password will be reset.

You can view your university account login information on your application portal. Please note that your university account is different from your application portal account and the username and password may differ 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.

• 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 into Email
  • Set up 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 university account can be directed to your Admission Counselor.

All students are required to complete either the Housing or Commuter application through MyHousing. Information about how to access the system will be sent to students via email after their deposit has been paid. Students should complete either their Housing or Commuter application as soon as possible.

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 Health Center Forms and mail them to the Student Health Center prior to your arrival on campus if possible. 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 webpage.

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, 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.

The University of Mount Union requires that you submit your final transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions, 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
1972 Clark Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601

Please note that your final high school transcript needs to be received by the University of Mount Union 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 mid-January regarding a program to complete in order to meet these requirements.

The move-in date for new international students enrolling for the spring 2023 semester is 6 January 2023. Upon arrival, check in with our Office of International Student Services, located in HPCC (#19 on our Campus Map), and be sure to bring your passport, visa, and I-20 or DS-2019.

If you have any questions or need to make alternative arrangements, please email the Office of Residence Life at reslife@mountunion.edu.

Once new students have officially paid their deposit, they will receive a Welcome email regarding class registration, move-in, and spring orientation. International Student Orientation and Spring Orientation will be held from 6-8 January 2023. These events are required of all new students. By participating in Spring Orientation, you’ll have the opportunity to preview all that Mount Union has to offer. You’ll learn about campus resources, meet faculty and staff, and finalize your first-semester course schedule! For the Spring Orientation schedule and more information regarding what to expect, visit the New Student and Family Programming page.

If you need transportation from an airport to campus, please complete the January 2023 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.

Once you have a finalized course schedule, visit the University Store website to order your textbooks through Raider Ready. 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.