Accepted Freshmen

Congratulations on your admission to Stevenson University for fall 2013! We welcome you to the University and hope that you are excited to be part of the SU community.This page is designed to give you some helpful information as you make the transition from high school to your first year at Stevenson. We will update this page throughout the year as new information is available, so please check back often.

Explore the topics below for important new student information and answers the questions we get most often:

Enrollment Deposit and Housing Profile Forms
Once you have decided to enroll at Stevenson, you must let us know and reserve your space in the fall 2013 class by completing the Enrollment Intent Form (PDF) and submitting your $300 enrollment deposit.  You can also complete the Enrollment Intent Form and submit your $300 deposit via credit card securely with our online form. If you plan to live on campus, you must also complete the Housing Profile Form (PDF) or online.  There is no additional deposit for reserving a space in housing. You should submit your Enrollment Intent and Housing Profile Forms by May 1.  MORE>>

Join the Class of 2017 Facebook Group
Make friends with other students thinking about being members of the SU Class of 2017 and get all the latest news from Admissions and the University by joining the Class of 2017 Group.

Student Health Form
The student health form is required for all full-time residential and commuter students.  In addition to the completed health form, all students planning to live on-campus are also required to be immunized against Meningococcal disease. The health form must be completed and returned to the Wellness Center by August 1, 2013 for fall entrance.  If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Center at 443-352-4200. Click the following link to get more information and to download the required form.  MORE>>

Applying for Financial Aid
To be considered for need-based financial aid, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  You can complete the FAFSA anytime after January 1, 2013. Before being able to submit the FAFSA, you and your parents will need a federal Personal Identification Number (PIN), which you can apply for at www.pin.ed.gov.  You can apply for a PIN at any time. Stevenson’s priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA is February 15.  MORE>>

Information Receptions for Accepted Students
Stevenson will be hosting special dinners for admitted students throughout the spring.  These are invitation only events specifically for students who have been admitted to Stevenson for the fall 2013 semester. Events dates and locations are as follows:

Tuesday, March 5 – New Jersey
Wednesday, March 6 – New Jersey
Thursday, March 7 – Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thursday, March 7 – Eastern Shore, Maryland
Tuesday, March 12 - Connecticut
Wednesday, March 13 – Long Island, New York
Thursday, March 14 – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Thursday, March 21 – York, Pennsylvania
Tuesday, March 26 – Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Placement Testing
English and/or math placement testing is required of some students dependent upon SAT or ACT scores. Stevenson offers this testing on-campus. You will receive a letter containing information about placement testing after you deposit in the spring. Students are strongly recommended to test before Mustang Days to allow for more time to consider options should developmental coursework be necessary. Testing will be available on Mustang Days for students who are not able to test earlier. For the testing schedule and registration information, click here.

Mustang Days (New Student Registration & Orientation)
Mustang Days are Stevenson's orientation programs.  Each student comes for one Mustang Day in June 2013.  The day you are invited to attend is based on your major.  Invitations to Mustang Days with RSVP information are mailed in May to students who have deposited to attend in the fall.  Exact dates are posted on the "Important Dates" page. MORE>>

Changing Your Major
Before registering for classes, please call your admissions counselor to discuss changing your major. Requests to change majors will be automatically granted except in the case of Nursing.  The admissions committee must re-review your application to determine if you are eligible for Nursing. You do not need to speak with an academic advisor to change your major until after registering for fall classes.

AP/IB Credit Policy
Stevenson does accept scores on some AP and IB tests for transfer credit. Please click the following link for full details.  MORE>>

Important Dates
All the events and deadlines you should know about are listed here in one place. This page provides a great timeline of everything you need to do to enroll at Stevenson this fall.  MORE>>

Important Phone Numbers
Contact information for admissions staff members and other campus departments is listed here.  MORE>>

   
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