Accepted Transfer and Readmitted Students
Congratulations on your admission to Stevenson University for Fall 2008! 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 to Stevenson. We will update this page throughout the semester 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:
Registration and Advising
Registration and advising for new transfer and readmitted students is by appointment only. You will be notified by mail of your appointment date, time, and location. Please confirm that you can or cannot attend as soon as possible after receipt of the appointment.
Enrollment Deposit & Housing Profile Form
Once you have decided to enroll at Stevenson, you must let us know and reserve your space in the fall 2008 class by completing the Enrollment Intent Form (PDF) and submitting your $300 enrollment deposit. If you plan to live on campus, you must also complete the Housing Profile Form (PDF). 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>>
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, 2008. Before being able to submit the FAFSA, you and a parent 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. If your birthdate is before January 1, 1985, a parent PIN is not required. Stevenson's priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA is February 15. MORE>>
Placement Testing
Placement testing is required for any student wh
- Has not completed a college-level English Composition course equivalent to SU's ENG-148 with a minimum grade of "C" or did not receive an SAT Critical Reading score of at least 520.
- Has not completed at least a 3-credit intermediate algebra course with a "C" or another passing grade or did not receive an SAT Math score of at least 500.
Placement tests must be taken before registration. To schedule placement testing, please call Mary Lou Bell in the Admissions Office at 443-352-4405.
Orientation for Transfer and Readmitted Students
Orientation will take place on August 22, 2008. More information to follow.
Student Health Form
All full-time admitted students are required to complete a Stevenson University Student Health Form, whether or not they plan to reside in SU housing. Please download the form by selecting the "MORE" link below; the form will not be mailed to you. The Health Form must be completed and returned to the Wellness Center by August 1, 2008. In addition, all students planning to reside in SU student housing are required to be immunized against Meningococcal disease. Housing students will not be permitted to move in unless the Student Health Form is complete and on-file with the Wellness Center by August 1. Be prepared to print the entire seven-page form, which includes an information letter and a one-page guideline for your health care provider. If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Center at 443-352-4200.
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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 for Transfer and Readmitted Students
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 for Transfer and Readmitted Students
Contact information for admissions staff members and other campus departments is listed here. MORE>>
1525 Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson, MD, 21153-0641 • 1-877-468-6852