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IT'S YOUR TIME
Congratulations on your acceptance to Aquinas!

As a new student to Aquinas, we're sure you have many questions regarding your enrollment in the fall. We're here to help! Connect with your Admissions Counselor and log in to your . 

What's Next?

See what the next steps are for you! 

1. Visit Aquinas

  • your visit to campus

2. Apply for and confirm Financial Aid

  • File the (December 1-May 1 priority dates) and include our school code (002239)
  • Apply for outside private scholarships (through community organizations, schools or websites like  and )
  • Receive and review Financial Aid Award Notice (Any questions? Contact us!)

3. Commit to Aquinas

  • Submit Enrollment Deposit ($300 for students starting in August). Refundable until May 1. 
    •  - Credit/Debit (2.3% fee plus $0.30 per transaction fee) or ACH/checking account ($0.25 fee)
    • Phone - (616) 632-2864, to pay with Visa/MC/Discover Credit Card (2.55% fee)
    • Mail - Send check payable to Aquinas College to: Aquinas College, c/o Admissions Office, 1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
  • Register for STAR (Student Testing, Advising and Registration session)  - dates and registration coming soon!
  • Inform all other colleges/universities of your decision

4. Prepare for Aquinas

  • Complete your (Three-year residency requirement unless residing with parents/legal guardians at their primary residence in Kent County or in a neighboring county, if at a location within a 45-minute driving distance)
  • Complete - coming soon!
  • Request your final transcripts from high school
  • Submit Health/Immunization Form
  • Attend STAR 
  • Move-In and New Student Orientation - dates coming soon!
  • Follow us on , Twitter () and 

  1. Visit Aquinas
    •  (Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., appointment and campus tour included)
  2. Apply for and confirm Financial Aid
    • File the  (December 1-May 1 priority dates)
    • Apply for outside private scholarships (through community organizations, schools, apps like  or websites like )
    • Receive and review Financial Aid Award Notice (Any questions? Contact us!)
  3. Review your transfer credit evaluation
  4. Commit to Aquinas 

    • Submit Enrollment Deposit ($300 for students starting in August). Refundable until May 1st. 

    • - Credit/Debit (2.3% fee plus $0.30 per transaction fee) or ACH/checking account ($0.25 fee)

    • Phone - 616-632-2864, to pay with Visa/MC/Discover Credit Card (2.55% fee)

    • Mail (Send check payable to Aquinas College to: Aquinas College, c/o Admissions Office, 1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506)

  5. Sign up for a Transfer Registration - dates and registration coming soon!

  6. Inform all other colleges/universities of your decision
  7. Prepare for Aquinas

  1. Visit Aquinas
    •  (Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m., appointment and campus tour included)
  2. Apply for and confirm Financial Aid
    • File the 
    • Apply for outside private scholarships (through community organizations, schools, apps like  or websites like )
    • Receive and review Financial Aid Award Notice (Any questions? Contact us!)
  3. Review you transfer credit evaluation if applicable
  4. Commit to Aquinas 
    • Submit Enrollment Deposit ($150 for students starting in January). 
      • - Credit/Debit (2.3% fee plus $0.30 per transaction fee) or ACH/checking account ($0.25 fee)
      • Phone - 616-632-2864, to pay with Visa/MC/Discover Credit Card (2.55% fee)
      • Mail (Send check payable to Aquinas College to: Aquinas College, c/o Admissions Office, 1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506)
    • Register for New Student Registration  - dates coming soon!
    • Inform all other colleges/universities of your decision
  5. Prepare for Aquinas
    • Complete your Housing Application if you plan to live on campus
    • Complete the First-Year or Transfer Advising Form - coming soon!
    • Submit final transcripts from prior institution
    • Submit Health Questionnaire