Your First Year Checklist

Here is a high level timeline of to-do's now that you've been accepted

August – September

Visit your Top Schools

If you have not visited your top colleges yet. Now is the time to reach out and schedule visits.

August – September
October – December

Complete the FAFSA

Students applying for federal student aid are able to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Submit your application online at https://studentaid.gov/ and code RMC to receive your information (002534). RMC accepts the FAFSA year-round. For priority consideration, submit the FAFSA by Jan 1.

October – December
January – March

Review Financial Aid Offer

RMC Financial Aid Office will create and send electronic personalized award offers. Schedule time with your Admissions Counselor to review your financial aid offer.

January – March
March – May

Commit & Registration

By now, you’ve visited campus, reviewed financial aid and have a great feeling about RMC. Now it’s time to submit your new student deposit to solidify your seat in the incoming class. Sign up to get registered for fall classes.

March – May
June – July

Enrollment Forms, Final Official Transcripts, & Housing Assignments

Complete the required enrollment forms prior to arrival. After you graduate high school or finish the last semester in college, send a Final Official Transcript to RMC. In mid July, Housing assignments will be sent to your RMC student email

June – July
August

Orientation & Arrival

New students arrive for orientation and move into their assigned hosing assignment. Orientation is required for all new-to-RMC students. 

August

Contact

Prescott Hall,
Lower Level