First-Time Student 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.

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, 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 starts 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.

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 Mount Union 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 points:
  • 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 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 Form and required immunizations, 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 or call 330-596-7995.

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.

Please do not send any personally identifiable information (PII) via email if you are not able to encrypt it. PII includes attachments with Social Security Numbers, ID Numbers, dates of birth, etc. All tax documents should be uploaded to the required electronic form.

The Office of Business Affairs requires that all students complete multiple forms, which are detailed on the Payment Checklist, section 2. Please submit these forms by accessing them electronically. The required document is the Tuition Payment Agreement, which is the agreement between the student and the University regarding bill payment. Another document is the Federal Title IV Authorization, which allows UMU to apply federal funds to your bill. You can also complete the Proxy Access, which allows parents/family members access to billing information. These documents should be submitted as soon as possible for the spring 2024 semester.

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 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 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 early January regarding the Vector Solutions program that details how to complete these requirements.

Move-in for new students enrolling for the spring 2024 semester is scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2024. You can pick up your keys in the Hoover-Price Campus Center between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you cannot arrive during that time, please let Residence Life know. Spring Orientation is scheduled for Sunday, January 7 and the first day of classes for the spring semester is Monday, January 8.

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

Registration for Spring Orientation is now open. You can access the registration form by clicking here. At Spring Orientation, scheduled for Sunday, January 7, 2024, you'll have the chance to learn about campus resources, meet other new students, and finalize your first semester course schedule! More information about Spring Orientation can be found on the New Student Programming website.

If you need transportation from an airport to campus, please complete the Spring 2024 Transportation Request Form- January Arrivals.

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.