Enrolling Checklist for Freshmen

1. Confirm Your Enrollment
   Confirm your intent to enroll at Seton Hall by submitting your Confirmation of Enrollment Form along with the $250 tuition deposit by May 1. In March, if you have deposited, you will receive a Pirate Adventure invite with more information on enrolling procedures and orientation details.
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2. Apply for Housing
   If you plan to live on campus, you need to complete the housing application and make your $250 housing deposit online (this deposit is in addition to your tuition deposit). Please file as soon as possible. Space is limited and we cannot offer a guarantee. If you prefer to pay by check or money order, enclose it with your tuition deposit. Housing assignments are made in mid-July.
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   When applying for housing, we also ask that you select a meal plan. For a list of meal plans options visit Meal Plan Information. After room assignments are made, you can make changes to your meal plan.
   

3. File the FAFSA
   If you haven't already, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 and be sure to list Seton Hall’s federal school code (002632). Financial Aid Awards are mailed after March 1 to all students who filed the FAFSA.
   Start your FAFSA »
   

4. Attend Pirate Preview
   Mark your calendars to attend Pirate Preview, our premier accepted student event, held on April 15.
   Register for Pirate Preview »
   
   Can't make these dates? Register for a campus tour. Tours run Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
   
   
5. Make New Friends
   Join our Freshman Accepted Students Facebook group, the official online community for newly admitted students. You can meet other accepted students, ask questions of current students, and talk to admissions counselors.
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6. Participate in our Overnight Program
   Get the full campus experience by joining us for Blue and White for a Night, our overnight program for accepted students. You will stay in the residence halls with a current student and spend the next day in class with them.
   Register for Blue and White for a Night »
   
   
7. Submit your AP or IB Scores
   

   Submit AP and IB scores and we will grant you college-level credit for AP exam scores of 4 or above and IB scores of 7 or above. If you have taken college-level courses for credit, we will grant credit for courses in which you have earned a C or better. Mail official copies of your scores to:

   Office of Admissions
   Seton Hall University
   400 South Orange Ave.
   South Orange, NJ 070
   
   
8. Submit Health Form
   Complete and mail your Health Form to Health Services.
   
   
9. Access PirateNet
   PirateNet is Seton Hall's online portal and your access to your placement tests, financial aid, bills, registration and more. To access the portal, visit piratenet.shu.edu and enter your user name and password. You will be sent your username and password in your Pirate Adventure invitation, which will be mailed to you in March if you have submitted your tuition deposit.
   
   
10. Submit Health Insurance Waiver
    New Jersey State Law requires that full-time matriculated students be covered by health insurance. Seton Hall automatically provides a group health insurance plan which is charged to your bill. However, you may complete an insurance waiver form at piratenet.shu.edu if you already have health insurance and do not want the Seton Hall plan. The waiver will be available after May 1.
    Learn more about Seton Hall's plan »
    
    
11. Confirm Your Pirate Adventure Attendance
    Once you login to PirateNet you can confirm your attendance at the two-day mandatory overnight program for all freshmen called Pirate Adventure. You are assigned dates based off of your accepted major. Your Pirate Adventure date can be found in your acceptance letter. Commuters and resident student will stay overnight in Boland Hall during Pirate Adventure, which begins at 8 a.m. in Boland Hall and ends at 4 p.m. the following day. Parents are invited to attend Day One for a special Family Program to learn more about academic programs, financial services, campus life and more (up to two family members may attend). Only the student is required to stay overnight.

    During Pirate Adventure you will
    

    • meet fellow new and current students;
    • meet your mentor (academic adviser); 
    • pick up your student ID card; 
    • receive your laptop; 
    • register for classes; and 
    • become acquainted with student resources, services and activities.

    Packing list for Pirate Adventure:
    

    • sheets
    • blanket 
    • pillow 
    • towels 
    • alarm clock 
    • toiletries 
    • spending money 
    • jacket/sweater (rooms are air conditioned)
    
    
12. Take Your Placement Tests
    Some students need to take placement tests in English, math and/or foreign language in order to be placed in the correct course level. testing is based upon your SAT or ACT score as well as your major. These tests must be taken by June 13. Students who fail to take their placement tests may not be able to register for fall classes during Pirate Adventure. Login at PirateNet.shu.edu to see your required placement tests. Your login information will be mailed to you in March if you have paid your tuition deposit. Questions about placement testing? Contact Freshmen Studies at (973) 761-9740 or freshman@shu.edu.
    
    
13. Accept Your Financial Aid Awards
    Financial Aid Awards are mailed after March 1 to all students who filed the FAFSA.  If you would like to be considered for aid, please complete the FAFSA form as soon as possible at www.fafsa.gov. Students who have received their Financial Aid Awards need to review and accept their awards.
    
    To accept your awards follow these steps:
    
    • Login at PirateNet.shu.edu. Your login information will be mailed to you in March if you have paid your tuition deposit.
    • Go to the Money Matters tab to view your Financial Aid award. You must select the award year (2012-13) then click on the Award Overview tab. 
    • Accept your awards by clicking on the Accept Award Offer tab and accept or decline each award. 
    • View your Requirements. Some students are selected for a process called verification by the government. If you are selected, you will have additional documents to submit such as federal tax returns or proof of citizenship. you must return these documents by June 1 to the Office of Financial Aid. 
    • Complete entrance counseling and your Master Promissory Note at www.studentloans.gov if you accepted your Federal Stafford Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans.
    • Many departments on campus seek students to work in their departments by posting positions in the student employment database. To view and apply for jobs visit jobs.shu.edu. You must also submit your Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) form and original supporting documents. To get a jump start, bring these to Pirate Adventure in June and turn them in to the Office of Financial Aid. 
    • Apply for the Federal PLUS loan or Alternative Loans. To apply for the PLUS Loan visit www.studentlaons.gov. Please note you must also have a FAFSA on file to apply. We suggest you start applying in early June. If you'd like to choose an alternative loan visit www.elmselect.com. 
    • Submit your fist TuitionPay payment by June 1 if you are enrolling in the payment plan option. For more information, visit tuitionpay.salliemae.com.
      
    
    
14. Plan What to Pack for College
    Deciding what to bring when you move on to campus can be a tough. To make things easier we have compiled a list of recommended items/suggestions as well as those items that you should not bring to campus.
    
    
15. Save the Dates: Freshman Orientation and Move-in Day
    All students must save the date for mandatory Freshman Orientation/Pirate Weekend, August 24-26. If you are living on-campus, Move-in Day will be August 23. Move-in Day and room assignment information will be emailed to you by Housing and Residence Life in July.

16. Pay Your Tuition Bill
    Your tuition bill for the Fall Semester is due on August 1. You will receive your first tuition bill in July via mail; however, beginning your Spring Semester all of your tuition bills will be electronic. You will be able to review your bills and your account balances on PirateNet.shu.edu. Students who have not paid their Fall Semester tuition bill will not be allowed to move-in.

    If you have questions about Financial Aid or payment options, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 1-800-222-7183. If you are interested in a payment plan, visit tuitionpay.salliemae.com.

Learn More about Seton Hall
You might have a lot of questions about attending Seton Hall — how financial aid works, what scholarships are available, what is Freshmen Studies and what do my parents need to know. Don't worry, we've got answers! Take a look at these resources:

Scholarships »
Office of Financial Aid »
Freshman Studies »
Parents »
Housing Basics for New Students »