Now that you're officially accepted to ONU, here are your next steps to becoming a Polar Bear.We’re not going to sugarcoat it: Enrolling in a universitymay seem overwhelming, but there’s fun to be had, too. Once you make your way through the administrative stuff, it will all be worth it. We promise.
Steps for an Accepted Student:
(Students who have received an acceptance packet from the University, but have not submitted their deposit.)
1) Schedule an Accepted Student Campus Visit
- Schedule a personalAccepted Student Campus Visitfor a date that works best for you. These visits allow you to build your own schedule based on your interests and previous visits. Visits can include a meeting with financial aid, residence hall tour, meal on campus, appointmentwith faculty and more..
2) File the FAFSA
- The (FAFSA) is now open. When completing the FAFSA, add our school code--003089--to designate 91ֱas a recipient of your FAFSA. If you don't plan to file, please notify the Office of Financial Aid in writing as soon as possible.
3) Make your Deposit and make it Official
- Reserve your spot in the entering class by submitting your
- Submitting your deposit provides student access to setup your 91ֱemail, to registerfor Summer Orientation and selectyour housing.
Steps for a Deposited Student:
Some steps below require you to access using your 91ֱnetwork account.
1) Set up your 91ֱNetwork and Email Account
- Directions on how to set up your 91ֱnetwork account are sent by email after you submit your deposit.
- Add your91ֱemail accountto your phone, or download the Gmail app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2) Sign up for a Summer Orientation Session
- Registration for 2024 Summer Orientation is now open.
- Summer Orientation dates are: June 4, 5, 13, and 14
- We encourage you to register early. Spaces are limitedand fill up quickly.
3) Connect with other New Polar Bears
- Join ourfor first-year students. You can also follow us on ,and.
4) Sign up for Campus Housing
- Access the housing registration form on using your 91ֱnetwork account.Deadline for submission is June 21.
- Planning to commute?All incoming freshmen and new transfer students who wish to commute must turn in a form by June 24.All forms received after this deadline will incur a $50 late-processing feeand could result in the student not being approved for off-campus commuting.by clicking the "Student" tab, "My Housing", and then select the off-campus housing application within the housing self-service site.
5) Let your School Counselor know you are coming to ONU
- Your counselor will need to send us a final, official transcript, which includes your graduation date, before you begin classes at ONU. Transcripts submitted by email can be sent totranscripts@onu.edu.
6) Be on the look-out for emails regarding placements assessments for freshmen
- Directed Self-Placement for Writing (all students), ALEKS mathematics placement (select Arts & Sciences, Engineering and Pharmacy students).
OPTIONAL: Consider taking a Summer Refresher Course (Biology, Chemistry, or Math).
- Offered on campus
- Not required for entering students
- More info here
