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Red Fox Ready

New Transfer Student Checklist

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

The New Student Checklist for Transfers 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

Due: ASAP

Transfers: please check your acceptance letter to see when your enrollment deposit is due.

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 preference (if you are a resident student), 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.

Due June

Due: June 13

There's no better way to see if Marist is the place for you. Come for a Transfer Admitted Student event this summer where you'll meet faculty, staff, and students and experience our facilities and campus life firsthand. The events will take place on Friday, June 13, Thursday, July 10, and Friday, August 1. Registration information is below. Can't make it to the Transfer Admitted Student events? That's okay! Marist is open 7 days a week for you to learn everything you'd want to know about life as a Red Fox.

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.

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

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

 

Enrolled Student Checklist

After you’ve secured your spot, use this checklist to stay on track and ensure you’re prepared for a smooth and successful semester at Marist! 
 

Note: For Transfer students who deposit after July 1:

Please disregard the due dates and complete all steps below as soon as possible. You are advised to work closely with the Undergraduate Admission Office to ensure your checklist is completed by the start of classes.

Due ASAP

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 July

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 18

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 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

First Year Seminar is a requirement for students who transfer with less than 24 credits. (If you have more than 24 credits, please disregard.) 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.

Optional

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.

Optional

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. 

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.

August Transfer Student Orientation introduces you to academic opportunities, student life, and campus resources. Connect with your Red Fox community and get your questions answered. This program begins the evening of Wednesday, August 20, and concludes on Friday, August 22.  First Year Experience and Student Activities will also host a plethora of events for all new students during Welcome Week, which is the first week of the semester. For a schedule of Welcome Week activities, download the Guidebook app below.

 

 

Due: August 15

The Transfer Seminar is an optional one-credit course designed to help new transfer students quickly transition to life at Marist and help them connect with other new students. To register, contact Kammi Daye, Director of Academic Learning Center, using the email link below.
By taking the Transfer Seminar Course, you will:

  • Review your DegreeWorks audit
  • Explore majors, minors, and certificate programs that you may want to pursue
  • Learn  about our MyMarist and Brightspace technology platforms
  • Create a semester-by-semester plan to achieve your academic goals and see how an abroad experience, research, or internship can fit into your Marist experience