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ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT Activate your RMU Sentry Secured account today! Once you do, you will have immediate access to your RMU email account, academic information, online bill paying, and much more. YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE RMU ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO COMPLETE MANY IMPORTANT STEPS IN THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS. Follow these directions to activate your account: STEP 1: Visit RMU.EDU and click on the “Current Students” link at the very top of the page STEP 2: On the Current Students page you will see the titled “Sentry Secured Services” box on the right >> Click on “New User? Activate your account” and enter the following information: Last 10 digits of your Freedom Card number. This is located on the temporary ID card that was mailed to you from the Admissions Office shortly after your acceptance. If you cannot locate your card, click on the “What if I Don’t Have a Freedom Card Number?” link and follow the directions. >> Enter the last four digits of your Social Security number and your date of birth STEP 3: Click “Submit” and follow the instructions to establish your RMU username and password.
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MAY 1 DEPOSIT DEADLINE The deposit deadline for the 2016-17 academic year is May 1 or within two weeks of acceptance if admitted after May 1. Your $500 deposit secures your place in our fall class and also in residence halls for those students planning to live on campus (requires completed housing contract.) You can pay your deposit online by logging into your secured Sentry Services account. >> Under the Financial heading select Registration Deposit for new students. >> Complete the form and submit with payment.
FINANCIAL AID If you have not yet filed your Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), do so right away! Don’t miss out on grants and other aid you may be eligible for. File your FAFSA by no later than May 1, 2016, for maximum aid consideration. (May 1 is also the state grant deadline for PA residents.) Complete your FAFSA at FAFSA.GOV. RMU’S SCHOOL CODE IS 003359. You and your parents will need to provide information from your 2015 income tax returns. Once we receive your completed FAFSA, we will notify you of your financial aid eligibility. PA residents must complete additional information for the Pennsylvania State Grant Agency at PHEAA.ORG. If you plan on borrowing student loans, complete your Entrance Counseling Session and Master Promissory Note at STUDENTLOANS.GOV. If you are selected for verification, please send in all necessary documents to finalize your financial aid package.
PAYMENT OPTIONS You will receive email notification of your fall 2016 invoice in late June. However, you can begin making your plans for payment arrangements now. RMU offers convenient options for you to manage your balance for the coming year: >> MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN – Divide your total anticipated charges for the entire upcoming academic year into monthly payments that are interest free! To enroll, students must complete an application and agreement and submit it to the Office of Student Financial Services no later than August 15. The number of monthly payments made is based upon when you enroll in the program. APPLY BY June 15 July 15 August 15
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>> REVOLVING DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN – Divide your balance for the upcoming semester into three equal payments. A finance charge of 15% APR will be assessed on the average daily balance. No interest will be charged to those accounts paid in full by the second installment due date. Your financial aid award package will contain more detailed information about these payment options. If you have questions about paying your invoice, your admissions counselor is here to help you!
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DINING & MEAL PLANS RMU offers many delicious and nutritious dining options. The PNC Colonial Café has food stations offering freshly made home-cooked meals, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, crepes, smoothies, a fully stocked salad bar, and more. Grab a gourmet coffee and pastry, or enjoy a fresh, made-to-order sandwich or salad at RoMo’s Café. Our Hale Center Café offers a quick option for students on the go, with pre-made sandwiches, snacks, and Starbucks to perk up your day. The Wheatley Center Café offers delicious daily specials, soups, and on-the-go options. Yorktown Café offers garden fresh salads, wraps, wings, pizza, hand-dipped milkshakes, and a unique build your own burger experience. The Ice House Bistro, located in the RMU Island Sports Center, features popular choices like hamburgers, pizza, Philly cheese steaks, and grilled chicken sandwiches. All resident students must purchase a meal plan. Off-campus students have the option to select a meal plan as well. A commuter plan is also available for the student who occasionally dines on campus and wants the convenience of using their Freedom Card and saving the 7% PA sales tax. For more information, visit RMU.EDU/DININGSERVICES.
REGISTRATION DAY In order to prepare for the upcoming academic year, you are required to attend one of our Pre-Orientation and Registration Day programs, which feature a variety of informational sessions and course registration for the fall semester. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES: >> Opening student session with our student life staff – get to know some of your future RMU classmates! >> Interactive sessions with our campus experts on topics like student life and activities, student support services, campus safety, residence life, academic support and financial aid.
2016 DATES April 9 June 8
May 14 July 27
Please complete these important steps before you attend one of our Pre-Orientation and Registration Day programs:
>> Lunch on campus, a meeting with a faculty representative from your chosen major, and you will receive your fall schedule.
>> Submit your $500 deposit.
>> Optional activities including a campus or residence hall tour, meeting one-on-one with admissions and financial aid.
>> Complete your registration information form. You must submit this form as part of the program reservation process.
>> You will also have your RMU Freedom Card (Student ID) picture taken when you arrive.
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All programs begin with a 9 a.m. check-in and will conclude at approximately 2 p.m. A light breakfast and full lunch will be provided.
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HEALTH INSURANCE
REQUIRED HEALTH FORMS You must submit your health information forms to the Student Health Center by August 1, 2016. If you plan to be a resident student, you will not be permitted to move in until these forms are completed by your physician and received at the university. The health information form provides our staff with important information about your medical history that will help us to give you proper medical treatment should you need it. We also require that your immunizations are up to date. This may require a visit with your family physician if you have not had one recently or are not current on your required immunizations. The examination may be completed by a physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner. Don’t delay in scheduling an appointment with your physician to have these forms completed–many doctor’s offices are busy in late summer before the start of the school year.
In order to ensure that students have proper coverage should medical services be needed while in school, all RMU STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF HEALTH INSURANCE. To provide RMU with your current insurance information: >> Visit RMU.EDU/STUDENTINSURANCE >> Choose the “Student Insurance” option >> Log in to eServices, select the “Add” option, and enter the requested information >> Your information will be sent automatically to the Student Health Center Proof of comparable medical insurance coverage must be provided by July 31, 2016, for the upcoming academic year, or you will automatically be enrolled in RMU’s health insurance plan and your student account will be charged for the insurance cost. Once you provide proof of comparable coverage using the steps above, the health insurance charge will be removed from your account. Please contact your admissions counselor if you have any questions regarding the student health insurance requirement.
YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION FORMS WILL BE SENT TO YOU IN A SEPARATE MAILING, SO PLEASE WATCH FOR THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
PARKING & SECURITY All students who either commute or plan to have a car on campus while they live in residence must obtain a student parking permit to park on campus. Visit RMU.EDU/PARKING and select “Student Parking Permit” to register your vehicle. You will be prompted to log in to your Sentry Secured account and apply for your parking permit. This page also includes important information about parking locations, rules, and guidelines you should review before bringing your vehicle to campus. RMU Alert is the university’s emergency notification system. We use this to send instant information to students about closings and delays due to inclement weather, a safety issue or concern that they need to be aware of, and general university-wide announcements. RMU Alert registration is required for accessing the RMU network and grades, therefore students are strongly advised to sign up for RMU Alert before arriving on campus.
TECHNOLOGY THAT WAS EASY Our Information Technology (IT) staff is here to help you with all of your IT questions and needs. Visit our Student IT Information website at RMU.EDU/IT, where you can find helpful information about setting up your RMU Gmail account, recommended specifications for the computer you bring to campus, lab and help desk hours, as well as the various support available for students, and excellent hardware and software discounts available for RMU students.
Visit RMU.EDU/RMUALERT to sign up today. You will first be required to log into Sentry Secured services. Your parents are also encouraged to enter their contact information to receive RMU Alert messages. Students are also strongly advised to enter all of their emergency contact information into their cell phones so the proper people ■ SUBMIT HEALTH INSURANCE INFO can be contacted if necessary.
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DEADLINE: JULY 31 RMU.EDU/STUDENTINSURANCE
Visit our website at RMU.EDU/PUBLICSAFETY to learn more about our police department, read our campus safety report, and more.
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SAVE THE DATE
ORIENTATION AUGUST 25-28 New Student Orientation is a very special time for Robert Morris University. We pride ourselves in knowing that when you graduate from RMU, you will have a solid foundation for success. Upon that foundation, you will build your future. We consider orientation the celebration of the groundbreaking of your success. Throughout orientation weekend, new Colonials get acquainted with our dynamic campus, learn about our new initiatives, and meet students from all over the world. This year’s orientation will take place from AUGUST 25-28. We hope that your parents and family members will join you on campus AUGUST 25 AT 3 P.M. at the Sewall Center for the New Student Convocation.
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FACEBOOK CLASS OF 2020 Don’t wait until August to meet your new friends. Join the RMU Class of 2020 Facebook Page today and start getting to know your future classmates!
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