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Red Fox Ready

New Student Checklist

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Welcome to Marist University - now, let's get you Red Fox ready!

The New Student Checklist will help you stay organized and guide you through the steps to become an official member of the Red Fox family. Be sure to review the deposit deadlines to secure your spot, and continue using the checklist to stay on track for a smooth, successful semester. We can't wait to welcome you to campus soon!

Congratulations on your acceptance. Take these next steps:

Due Now

There's no better way to see if Marist is the place for you. Join us for one of our Admitted Student Days on April 5, 6, and 12. You’ll have the opportunity to meet faculty, students, and alumni — and experience our facilities and campus life firsthand. Can't make our April events? Explore Marist from anywhere with our Virtual Visit options, including student panels, virtual tours, and more. Prefer a personal visit? We’re open seven days a week for campus tours, giving you the chance to see life as a Red Fox up close.

 

 

Early Decision I:
February 15
Early Decision II:
March 1
Early Action/Regular Decision: May 1
Transfers:
Check Your Admission Letter


Your enrollment deposit secures your spot at Marist and is the first step you take to becoming an official Red Fox. Once you deposit, you can submit your student ID Card photo and your housing preferences, and begin our enrollment checklist!
 

You can access your Marist University email after you receive an activation notice sent to your personal email. Make sure to check your Marist email regularly, as all future communications will be sent there. Your Marist account also provides access to the myMarist student portal and other important resources.

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Congrats on your acceptance to Marist! This is a big deal, so we encourage you to share a photo in your Marist swag on social media with the hashtag #MaristBound.

See what it's like to be a part of the Red Fox Family! Check out Marist’s YouTube video library to learn more about what makes Marist special.

Join the conversation and talk with your classmates! Marist's ZeeMee groups are active, engaging, and filled with students just like you. 

 

We know that committing to Marist is a big decision. Whatever it is you hope you learn more about, we're here to help. 
 

Now that you've made your deposit, take these next steps:

Due ASAP

You can access your Marist University email after you receive an activation notice sent to your personal email. Make sure to check your Marist email regularly, as all future communications will be sent there. Your Marist account also provides access to the myMarist student portal and other important resources.

Due: ASAP

Arrange to have your official transcripts sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. If you’ve earned college-level credits, have a transcript sent from the college/university to Undergraduate Admission. For AP or IB credit, request your official scores be sent to Marist's Office of the Registrar from the testing agency.

Due in June

Due: June 8

June Orientation introduces you to academic opportunities, student life, and campus resources (not applicable to Transfers). Connect with your Red Fox community and get your questions answered. This one-day program runs on eight dates from May 30 to June 8, 2025, with identical sessions available on a first-come, first-served basis! Registration opens May 8, so be sure to register early! Can't attend? Virtual orientation programs arrive via email in the summer, and the Class of 2029 will kick off the semester with several days of orientation before classes begin in August. 

 

Due: June 8

Your survey responses will help shape your fall schedule, guide future advising, and inform campus departments about student interests. *For more information, please read our survey FAQs.

Take Surveys:

Due in July

Due: July 1

Fill out your Housing Application, including:

Browse the Office of Housing and Residential Life’s frequently asked housing questions, including how roommates are selected, how to apply for a medical housing accommodation, and where to rent refrigerators and microwaves. The Office will send you an email notification in early August once your housing assignment is available on the StarRez Housing Portal. 

Due: July 1

Commuter Students are asked to complete a few short questions regarding their student experience. The results will be used to design programs and events specific to their needs and wishes.

Due: July 1

Please submit all mandatory health forms and immunization records as soon as possible. Health forms are required to register for classes and move into campus housing. Students must use Marist’s Health Services Patient Portal via Medicat to submit health information. Make sure to check for Secure Messages in your Patient Portal, where Health Services staff communicate important updates. We cannot accept emailed submissions.

Due: July 1

As a full-time undergraduate student, you must have health insurance. You are automatically billed for the Marist Student Health Insurance Plan and must complete the enrollment process found here. If you have comparable or better health insurance coverage, you can opt-out by completing an online waiver and providing proof of insurance. Learn more.

Due: July 1

If you want to change your academic major from the one you chose on your Marist application, click the link below before the deadline. Your CWID is required. This will inform your first semester courses. You may still declare or change your major after you arrive on campus, in consultation with your academic advisor.

Due: July 25

The Office of Student Financial Services will provide an itemized statement of charges for the semester in June. You can view and pay your bill using myMarist portal’s Student Financial Services tab. You must be signed into the portal.

Due August

Due: August 1

The virtual portion of New Student Orientation is coming soon. Check your email for more information. 

Due: August 1

Your Marist Student ID Card is your University identification card, residence hall access, dining meal plan and Thrifty Cash, library card, and Marist Money. You will receive your Marist Student ID Card during Opening Day when you pick up your housing keys or during Orientation check-in (for Commuters). You’ll need to submit a headshot photo.

Due: Early August

The Office of the Registrar creates your first-semester schedule and will send you instructions on how to view your courses once your schedule is complete in early August. You will have the opportunity to change your schedule during the following Add/Drop Period dates of August 25 to August 29.

Due: Once You've Arrived

You will be paired with an academic advisor based on your chosen major and will receive an email in early August with your advisor's information. Your advisor is an important resource to help you with courses as well as support you in achieving your academic goals. Your advisor can assist you in understanding the Core Curriculum and major requirements and the DegreeWorks program, which gives you 24/7 access to your degree progress. When you start the semester, be sure to reach out and begin building a relationship with your advisor!

Due Before Your Arrival

Due: Before Arrival

As you begin your Marist journey, we want to ensure you're equipped to make thoughtful, informed decisions—both for yourself and in support of your peers. These mandatory modules are designed to promote a safe, healthy, and respectful campus community.

Required modules:

  • Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates
  • Hazing Awareness and Prevention for Students

More information will be provided soon. 

   Take Trainings
(Available July 1)

Opening Day will be here before you know it and we are so excited to welcome all our new Red Foxes! As the day gets closer, we will email you and post information about what you can expect when you move to campus on our Move-in Events website. First-year students move in on Wednesday, August 20 or Thursday, August 21; they will receive email instructions with date and arrival times. The fall 2025 semester begins on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Each year, new students are required to read a text called the Common Read that promotes interdisciplinary dialogues engaging with topics in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice. Learn more. The Common Read is Ab(solutely) Normal: Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes (2023).

Reserve A Copy

There’s a lot in store for your first week and beyond as a Red Fox. Explore campus, attend an Experiential Learning Open House and Student Club Fair, take your Tenney Stadium class photo, catch fireworks, and much more! August Orientation, followed by Welcome Week, will help you feel comfortable, supported, and excited about your university experience from the very beginning. Keep track of events using our Guidebook.

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The Marist Bookstore can help you with all your textbook needs. Using the link below, enter the CRN number for each of your classes to see what books are required and then you can reserve your textbooks and select the Store Pick Up option or have them delivered.

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Marist offers students a choice of preferred PC and MAC laptops on the Marist campus. The ThinkPad University Program has a selection of "Marist-ready" laptops you can order.