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Important tasks to complete for your enrollment
Apply for Financial Aid
While there is no deadline to apply for financial aid at UMass Dartmouth, the university awards institutional funds on a first-come, first-serve basis and the priority date for FAFSA is April 1.
Note: There are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024-2025 FAFSA form. As a result, the new form won't be available until December 2023.
Admitted fall student checklist for transfer students
Find a student organization at MyOrgs
Get involved on campus and meet new friends, connect with staff and faculty, and have some fun while you’re learning!
Scholarships
Search our landing page for scholarships you can apply to, and check out financial aid events for Corsair Scholar Zoom Labs if you have questions or need help applying to any scholarships.
CorsairJobs
Look for a job on campus – work-study or non-work-study.
Career Center
It’s never too early. Connect with your Career Advisor, join Handshake, check out the resources on the myUMassD Career Center.
Check out the campus bookstore
Find some UMassD gear and show your campus pride.
February
February 25: Admitted Students Day
Your Admitted Students Day is a chance to meet UMassD faculty and students, learn about student life, explore academic programs, and get financial aid advice.
March
March 23: Admitted Students Day
Your Admitted Students Day is a chance to meet UMassD faculty and students, learn about student life, explore academic programs, and get financial aid advice.
April
File your FAFSA early
Make sure you have completed and submitted your FAFSA to UMass Dartmouth - school code is 002210.
Submit your FAFSA by April 1 (our priority date) to receive maximum financial aid consideration.
April 1: Apply for UMass Dartmouth Scholarships
April is a great time to apply for scholarships. All students are encouraged to complete the UMassD General Scholarship Application. This single application allows you to be considered for multiple scholarships. Deadline dates vary; applications cannot be accepted after the deadline. The Corsair Scholarship Portal can be found on Financial Aid Services. Your login information is the same as your my.umassd.edu login.
April 21: Admitted Students Day
Your Admitted Student Day is a chance to meet UMassD faculty and students, learn about student life, explore academic programs, and get financial aid advice.
Submit your housing application (in April, or after you deposit)
If you’ve chosen to live on campus, you can start the housing application soon after you have submitted your deposit and activated your UMassD account. The Housing and Residential Education Office will send you an email to your UMass Dartmouth email account when you have been set up to access the housing application, within the Housing Portal.
When can I choose a room? How do I choose a roommate? What are “engagement communities” and how do I choose one?
The first step is to sign the housing contract, enter emergency contacts, and other information such as ADA Accommodations, and then you’ll be on your way to roommate matching or requests. Once you gain access to the Housing Portal (information emailed to your UMassD email address), you’ll find a “New Students” section with links and information to get started, as well as helpful videos from the housing team to walk you through the process!
May
May 1: submit immunization and health requirements
Review immunization and health requirements and submit your documents: Immunization Requirements & Online Health Record.
Note: the university no longer requires faculty, staff and students to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Forward your outside scholarship letters to SSC
This summer, be sure to forward your outside scholarship letter from your local high school, state and civic organizations to the Student Support Center (SSC). You can scan and attach to the SSC inquiry form.
June
June 1: Deposits
June 1: beginning today, deposits are non-refundable.
June 1: Housing Deposit
Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you return your deposit, the sooner we can reserve your space.
Submit photo for UMass Pass
Your UMass Pass is the one card you’ll need on campus. You'll use your UMass Pass to access buildings, use your meal plan, and load funds for use on campus. You must submit your photo to the UMass Pass Portal in order to participate in your June Orientation. All Commuter and Residential students who submit photos will receive their UMass Pass at Orientation check-in.
June 1: UMassD scholarship applications are due
Don't miss your chance to apply for multiple scholarships at UMassD - they are due June 1. Learn more.
June 18: final transcripts, AP scores and CLEP scores
Send final transcript with completed semester grades as well as degree conferred if applicable.
June 20: Transfer Orientation
Attend an Orientation session for transfer students. You will receive more information via email.
July
Complete important tasks in COIN
Access COIN, the student information system, in the my.umassd.edu portal under QuickLaunch.
- Review and complete the items on your COIN to-do list.
- Review your financial aid awards and confirm you don’t have any outstanding items in your financial aid to-do list. Your account balance will be available to review in late July.
- Set up authorized users.
- Submit your FERPA authorization form to allow university staff to speak with your authorized users.
- Enter emergency contact information.
Look for information about housing payment
If you’re living in Balsam or Spruce, you'll receive an email over the summer with information and instructions to log in to the housing portal. Housing payments are due before 8/1, or join the housing payment plan. More information is on the Housing Portal.
Explore student portal: myUMassD
Explore all the resources available to you on the UMassD student portal. All of your important systems, including COIN, are available under the "Quicklaunch". Check out Student Resources and Academics on my.umassd.edu. Familiarize yourself with the resources and information available to students and the campus community.
August
August 1: Get your parking decal
If you’ll be parking on campus, register your car and get your parking permit.
August 29: Transfer Orientation
Attend an Orientation session for transfer students. You will receive more information via email.
Pay your bill
You’ll receive an email notification when your fall e-bill is available. You should review your email and log into COIN to make a payment by 9/1. We offer a monthly payment plan which allows students and families the option to pay the term bill in monthly installments, interest free.
You're encouraged to enroll in direct deposit to ensure that any credit balance refunds can be issued electronically.
Order your books
Visit the Campus Store, learn how to order books, and check eligibility for book vouchers.
Sign up for UMassD Alert
UMassD Alert is a notification system designed to immediately deliver emergency information to students, faculty and staff via cell phone, text and voice messaging. Learn more about UMassD Alert.
September
September 5: Move-in day for residential transfer students
You will receive information closer to move-in day.
September and beyond
Congratulations, you made it! Your first day is here and your journey is beginning. We are thrilled to have you join our diverse community of aspiring, innovative, and curious-minded students. Here are a few references and reminders for you for this fall.
- If you have taken summer courses or graduated from your previous institution in August, send updated transcript with completed grades and/or date of degree conferred.
- Academic calendar
- September 1: If you are accepting your Direct Loans you'll need to complete your Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling.
- October 1st - File your FAFSA for next year. Students need to complete a FAFSA every year to qualify for aid.
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