October 2007
Visit St. Thomas if you haven't already. The Fall Tommie Days for Seniors event is a great way to learn more about life at UST, the
St. Thomas education, financing your St. Thomas education, UST Study Abroad program and more!
Consider an overnight visit. This is the best way to experience the residence halls, see a class in action, meet faculty members, and talk with students. Don't forget to eat lunch on campus!
December 2007
Apply for outside funding or scholarships (you'll be busy writing essays!).
Go on-line (parents and students) to secure your U.S. Department of Education PIN (Personal Identification Numbers), which you will use as your electronic signature when you file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Collect family tax information and file your taxes as soon as possible.; UST's priority deadline for financial aid is April 1. Be sure to file your FAFSA by this date.
January 2008
After January 1, or as soon as you file your Federal Taxes, you should file your FAFSA electronically. You can also obtain a paper FAFSA from your college counseling office. The FAFSA school code for St. Thomas is 002345.
Be wary of Web sites or services that charge a fee for financial aid. Filing the FAFSA is free.
February 2008
Keep in contact with your admissions counselor. This person is available to help you through the college admission process and knows about all the deadlines, forms and important events.
If you are taking Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, register to take the tests to receive college credit at UST.
Send in your confirming and housing deposits and paperwork. St. Thomas requires a $200 deposit to reserve a space in the class and a $200 deposit to reserve a space in a residence hall. Housing assignments are based on the date we receive your housing deposit. These deposits are refundable if requested by May 1.
March 2008
Your Student Aid Report (SAR) will either be sent to you electronically or by mail. You will receive your SAR 1-3 weeks after you file the FAFSA.
Take a tour of all of the traditional residence halls at the Residence Life Event. You will also learn more about getting involved on campus.
Can't get to the Residence Life Event? The Office of Undergraduate Admissions offers residence hall tours every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon in the spring.
April 2008
Housing confirmation and housing preference information will be mailed to you the first week of April.
It's time to make a decision! May 1 is the deadline for many colleges including UST.
Notify in writing the schools you will not be attending.
June 2008
Ask your guidance counselor to send your final high school transcript to UST.
July 2008
Roommate information will be mailed to you in the first week of July.
Attend Orientation and Registration. Meet your new college classmates and register for classes.
Start checking your UST email often for last minute details on becoming a Tommie!
August 2008
Freshmen move into residence halls on August 30.
September 2008
All new students are required to attend the Fall Welcome events on September 2.
New Student Welcome, Convocation and first advising meeting on September 2.
First Day of classes is Wednesday, September 3, 2008.
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