Next Steps
Winter
Schedule a Health Exam
When? Call ASAP to make an appointment for June
Who? All enrolled students and accepted students who intend to enroll
How? Call your doctor's office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for a physical and any necessary immunizations. This should take place by the end of June. Emmanuel health forms will be sent to accepted students in Spring 2010.
Need Help? Contact Health Services
Apply For Financial Aid
When? As soon after January 1, 2010 as possible. Emmanuel's priority filing date is April 1, 2010.
Who? Accepted students who wish to be considered for need-based financial aid
How? Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov (paper applications may be mailed to the federal processor.) Emmanuel's federal school code (002147) is required on the application for us to receive your information. Download and complete the Emmanuel College Application for Financial Aid: Download Form (PDF)
Need Help? Contact Student Financial Services or Federal Student Aid Programs: 1-800-433-3243
March
RSVP for Accepted Student Visit Day!!!
Accepted Student Visit Day is March 27, 2010. To RSVP, mail in the card enclosed with your invitation or call the Admissions Office at 617-735-9715. Each accepted student may bring up to two guests.
Complete Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling
When? After you receive your Financial Aid Award Letter, if you have been awarded a Stafford Loan you will need to complete the required paperwork.
Who? Student who have been awarded a Stafford Loan.
Need Help? Visit our Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling page or contact Student Financial Services
Financial Aid Award Letter
When? The Office of Student Financial Services begins mailing financial aid award letters in mid-March
Who? Award letters are sent to accepted students who have submitted a FAFSA and Emmanuel College Financial Aid Application.
How? Letters are mailed to the student's preferred mailing address and information regarding grants, loans and how to complete the financial aid process are included. Initial payment information is also included so families may begin reviewing options for paying any balance.
Need Help? Contact Student Financial Services
April
Priority Filing Date for Financial Aid
When? April 1, 2010
Who? Accepted students who wish to be considered for need-based financial aid (not available to international students)
How? Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov (paper applications may be mailed to the federal processor.) Emmanuel's federal school code (002147) is required on the application for us to receive your information. Download and complete the Emmanuel College Application for Financial Aid: Download Form (PDF)
Need Help? Contact Student Financial Services
May
Deposit Deadline (National Candidates' Reply Date)
When? TBA
Who? All accepted students
How? Mail your signed Enrollment Form with payment ($500 for residence students or $300 for commuters).
Need Help? Contact Admissions
Housing Information Form and Residence Life Agreement Available Online
When? TBA
Who? All enrolled residence students
How? Fill out the online form
Need Help? E-mail reslife@emmanuel.edu
Request Final College Transcript(s)
When? TBA (or anytime before your semester ends)
Who? All enrolled transfer students and first-year students who have taken college classes for credit
How? Ask the Registrar's Office at your college or university to send Emmanuel an official transcript after the grades for your last semester have been posted. Failure to submit final grades will delay your ability to obtain transfer credit and register for appropriate classes at Emmanuel.
Need Help? Contact Admissions
Send in 2009 Federal Tax Returns for both You and Your Parents
When? Once your tax returns have been completed, please send signed copies of the student's and parent's 2009 federal tax returns.
Who? All enrolled students who have received a financial aid award.
How? You may mail, scan and e-mail or fax these copies to our office. Our e-mail address is financialservices@emmanuel.edu and our fax number is 617-735-9939. (Please do not fax any documents that are larger than 15 pages.)
Need Help? Contact Student Financial Services
Enrollment Packet
When? Mid-May
Who? All enrolled students
How? Watch your mailbox for a packet including: ,Welcome Letter Orientation Registration Form, Health Forms, Information on Accessing Disability Services, Boston Visitor Information, Areas of Student Involvement Form (Student Activities), Campus Ministry Information, Residence Life
Need Help? Contact Student Activities
Deadline for Orientation Registration
When? TBA
Who? All enrolled students
How? Return your completed Orientation Registration Form to Student Activities, or submit your registration using our online form. If you're entering as a first year student, you will be asked to indicate your order of preference for the available overnight programs and Student Activities will let you know which session you've been placed in. Please note that you may only register for Orientation using the form provided, and sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Student Activities cannot accept early requests by phone or e-mail. Once your date has been assigned, please be sure to clear your work and personal schedules for this mandatory program.
Need Help? Contact Student Activities
June
Request Final High School Transcript
When? After you graduate and before the start of the school year!
Who? All enrolled students finishing high school in the spring of 2010
How? Before your school year ends, let your Guidance Counselor or College Counselor know that you plan to attend Emmanuel. Request that they send an official copy of your final high school transcript after your graduation. Students will not be permitted to attend Emmanuel College without this evidence of their successful high school graduation.
Need Help? Contact Admissions
New Student Orientation
When? Section I June 7 and 8th, 2010
Section II June 10 and June 11, 2010
Section III June 14 and June 15, 2010
Section IV June 17, 2010 (Transfers Only!)
Who? All enrolled students
How? You must have registered for an orientation date by TBA. If it is past the registration deadline and you have not registered for a date, please contact Student Activities immediately.
Need Help? Contact Student Activities
Complete Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling
When? After you receive your Financial Aid Award Letter, if you have been awarded a Stafford Loan you will need to complete the required paperwork.
Who? Student who have been awarded a Stafford Loan.
Need Help? Visit our Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling page or contact Student Financial Services
2010-2011 Pre-Bill
When? Mailed early June. It includes an estimated full academic year bill.
Who? All enrolled first-year freshmen and transfer students.
How? Mailed in the student's name to the preferred mailing address on file.
Need Help? Contact Student Financial Services
Begin Applying for a Private Loan
When? Late June/Early July
Who? Students who have a balance and may need help covering the remaining cost.
How? We suggest you use your pre-bill to apply for a loan for the full academic year. Contact the lender of your choice to begin the loan application process...
Need Help? Contact Student Financial Services or Lender of your choice
Continue to Send in 2009 Federal Tax Returns for both You and Your Parents
When? Once your federal tax returns have been completed, please send signed copies of the student's and parent's 2009 tax returns.
Who? All enrolled students who have received a financial aid award.
How? You may mail, scan and e-mail or fax these copies to our office. Our e-mail address is financialservices@emmanuel.edu and our fax number is 617-735-9939. (Please do not fax us any documents that are larger than 15 pages.) If we do not receive your tax returns by July 1, your aid may be subject to cancellation.
Need Help? Contact Student Financial Services
Health Exam
When? June
Who? All enrolled students
How? Call your doctor's office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for a physical and any necessary immunizations. This should take place by the end of June. Emmanuel health forms need to be filled out by you and your doctor. Download Health Form»
Need Help? Contact Health Services
Deadline for Housing Information Form and Residence Life Agreement
When? TBA
Who? All enrolled residence students
How? Complete your Housing Information Form and Residence Life Agreement online. If you fail to submit this form by the deadline, Emmanuel may be unable to provide housing for you.
Need Help? Contact Residence Life & Housing
July
Fall 2010 Semester Bill
When? Mailed in early July and is due TBA
Who? Enrolled students
How? Mailed in the student's name to the preferred mailing address on file.
Need Help? Contact Student Financial Services
Health Exam
When? All health form information is due by TBA
Who? All enrolled students
How? Call your doctor's office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for a physical and any necessary immunizations. This should take place by the end of June. Emmanuel health forms need to be filled out by you and your doctor. Download Health Form»
Need Help? Contact Health Services
First Payment Due on the 10-Month Payment Plan
When? TBA
Who? Enrolled students who are planning to use the 10-Month Payment Plan
How? Submit enrollment fee and payment to Tuition Management Systems.
Need Help? Contact TMS at 1-888-216-4258 or visit www.afford.com/emmanuel
Room Assignments
When? TBA
Who? All enrolled residence students who have submitted their Housing Information Form and Residence Life Agreement
How? Room assignments will be posted to your FirstClass email account. (You'll learn how to access this account at Orientation.)
Need Help? Contact Residence Life & Housing
August
Fall Semester Balance Due
When? TBA
Who? Enrolled students
How? Submit payment to Emmanuel College, enroll in the monthly payment plan, or utilize one of the low-interest alternative loan options available to students and parents.
Need Help? Contact Student Financial Services or Tuition Managements Systems (TMS) at 1-888-216-4258 or www.afford.com/emmanuel
Deadline to Submit Student Health Insurance Waiver (Does not apply to international students)
When? TBA
Who? Enrolled students who have health insurance coverage and do not wish to purchase health insurance through Emmanuel. (International students may not waive Emmanuel's health insurance.)
How? Visit www.universityhealthplans.com to complete the waiver form which documents your insurance coverage. If you do not complete the waiver by the deadline, you will be responsible for paying the annual health insurance premium.
Need Help? Contact Student Financial Services
Move-In Day & New Student Welcome
When? TBA
Who? All enrolled students
How? Student Activities will provide you with your arrival time and an agenda for the day's activities. Stay tuned for more information!
Need Help? Contact Student Activities
Welcome Week
When? TBA
Who? All enrolled students
How? Get prepared for school! Student Activities will provide you with an agenda for the week.
Need Help? Contact Student Activities
September
Apply for Student Employment Job Opportunities
When? Move-in Weekend
Who? All enrolled students
How? Visit the Emmanuel College Career Connect (EC3) at www1.emmanuel.edu. From there, you will create a log-in. Once signed in, you will select "Emmanuel College" as the employer you'll find all job postings. When you find a position that you are interested in, please contact the supervisor.
Need Help? Contact Student Financial Services
Welcome Week
When? TBA
Who? All enrolled students
How? Get prepared for school! Student Activities will provide you with an agenda for the week.
Need Help? Contact Student Activities
First Day of Classes
When? TBA
Who? All enrolled students
How? Check your course schedule for the day and time of your first class
Need Help? Contact the Registrar
International Students
In addition to the above dates and deadlines, the following information is for International Students:
MARCH
Update Your Passport
What? Make sure you have a valid and current passport that is valid at least six months into the future. It is your responsibility to be aware of the expiration date and to renew it when appropriate.
How? Contact your local government embassy to apply or renew your passport.
APRIL
Get your questions answered!
How? Email globalconnect@emmanuel.edu with questions for current international Emmanuel students.
MAY
Enrollment Package
When? To be announced
Who? All enrolled students
How? Watch your mailbox for a packet including:
- Welcome Letter
- I-20
- Orientation Registration Form
- Health Forms
- Information on Accessing Disability Services
- Boston Visitor Information
- Areas of Student Involvement Form (Student Activities)
- Campus Ministry Information
- Residence Life
Deposit Deadline (National Candidates' Reply Date)
When? TBA
Who? All accepted students
How? Mail your signed Enrollment Form with payment ($500 for residence students or $300 for commuters).
Need Help? Stepahanie Sweeney at sweenst@emmanuel.edu
Housing Information Form and Residence Life Agreement Available Online
When? TBAWho? All enrolled residence students
How? Fill out the online form
Need Help? E-mail reslife@emmanuel.edu
Orientation Registration
When? To be announced
Who? All enrolled Students
How? Most new Emmanuel students will attend a June orientation, as indicated on the Orientation Registration Form. You are welcome to attend one of the June sessions listed in the Welcome Packet. However, we also hold an orientation directly before the start of school for those students who cannot be in Boston over the summer. This orientation is not included in the Student Activities listing as the space is strictly reserved for those who cannot make any another session. Return your completed Orientation Registration Form by May to Student Activities. If you are entering as a first year student, you will be asked to indicate your order of preference for the available overnight programs, and Student Activities will let you know which session are filled on a first-come, first-served basis; cannot accept early requests by phone or email. If you decide to attend an earlier Orientation than in August, please contact Stephanie Sweeney to discuss the proper visa.
Need Help? Contact Stephanie Sweeney at sweenst@emmanuel.edu
When? June- August
How? Schedule an appointment with the local U.S. Embassy in your home country after you receive your I-20. For further information and instructions please contact Stephanie Sweeney.
Need Help? Contact Stephanie Sweeney at sweenst@emmanuel.edu
June
Health Exam
When? June
Who? All enrolled students
How? Call your doctor’s office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for a physical and any necessary immunization. If any of the required immunizations are not available in your country, please contact Stephanie Sweeney.
Need Help? Contact Stephanie Sweeney at sweenst@emmanuel.edu
“At a Distance” Placement Testing
What? All students are required to take placement testing in 3 areas Mathematics, Language and Computer Literacy. We will determine if you are exempt from the Language Requirement. You can either take the placement testing at Orientation or online from abroad.
When? To be announced
Who? All enrolled students living abroad.
How? E-mail Stephanie Sweeney (sweenst@emmanuel.edu) with the following information:
- Identify a proctor (such as your school counselor or a teacher – cannot be a relative) who has computer skills and internet access;
- Be able to access a Windows-based computer;
- Have a consistent email address for registration to the tests;and
- Identify a neutral, quiet space (such as a library – you cannot be at home) to take the tests. Stephanie will help you to decide if you meet the criteria, give you further instructions, and arrange for your results to be sent accordingly.
Need Help? Contact Stephanie Sweeney at sweenst@emmanuel.edu
JULY
Fall 2010 Semester Bill
When? To be announced
Who? All enrolled students International students MAY NOT wait until September to pay their Fall 2010 bill. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Services immediately if you anticipate problems.
How? Mailed in the student’s name to the preferred mailing address on file.
Need Help? Contact Student Financial Services
August
Entering the United States
When? To be announced
Who? All enrolled international students
How? The program start date on the I-20 is August 26, 2010. You may enter the United States up to 30 days BEFORE BUT NO LATER THAN September 1, 2010. If there is any reason you cannot arrive by this date you MUST contact Stephanie Sweeney immediately. Permission to arrive late is difficult and depends on your situation.
Need Help? Contact Stephanie Sweeney at sweenst@emmanuel.edu