Next Steps for Admitted Students
You’ve been admitted? Here’s what you should do next.
1. Get Excited
You’re on the way to new things. Great things. Your determination and curiosity will carry you far.
Join us for an action-packed Virtual Experience IUP event and catch information sessions about just about anything you’ve got questions on like financial aid, housing, involvement, and orientation. We’ve got so many options—pick at least one or join them
all.
If you don’t already follow us on Instagram and Twitter—what are you waiting for? Find us @IUPAdmissions to connect with other students and get all the important dates and information. Our main accounts are @IUPedu everywhere. Tag us and use #IUPBound to let us know what you’re up to as you prepare to start your college journey. Bonus points if you post a picture with the poster from your admission packet.
You can file your FAFSA (that’s the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as early as October 1 of the year before you start college. You need it for grants, student loans, and work-study funds. Heads-up: complete it by January 15 for maximum consideration.
(Have questions? We’re happy to help.)
You'll automatically be considered for IUP scholarships when you are admitted. If you’re offered a scholarship, you'll get that information in the mail a few weeks after you get your admission packet. You'll also want to investigate other scholarships.
Find some ideas on the Financial Aid web page.
We can’t wait for you to arrive! Commit to IUP by accepting your offer and paying your $150 tuition deposit. Move fast and commit to IUP early to get your first choice of housing options.
MyIUP is one of the important tools you’ll use at IUP. Use it to stay updated on all the things you need to do, like register for orientation, which you’ll want to do quickly after you make your deposit. Look for more information from us on how to activate
your account.
You can research your housing options on the website. Then, use our roommate matching tool to find the perfect fit. This is when you’ll choose your meal plan, too. You’ll be able to sign up after you submit your tuition deposit.
Take placement tests, complete your HAWKS 100 and 101 courses, and participate in your Zoom orientation meetings. Once you’re an official IUP student, be on the lookout for additional messaging via your IUP email account. You’ll also need to take care of
a few details and fill out some forms:
Parents and family members, this one’s for you: Instead of parent and family orientation, we’ve got a series of Wednesday Webinars (April–August) on things like billing, housing, health and well-being, and more.
10. Set up Parent/Guardian Access to Billing and Academic Records (optional)
Once you’ve activated your MyIUP account, you’ll be able to set up authorized users to access payment/billing and academic record information. These forms are not required. As a student, it is your choice who will be able to access your information. To allow parents/guardians to access and manage your billing and payments through EasyPay go into the Finances tab, clicking into IUP EasyPay, and finding Authorized Users on the right-hand side of the page. To allow parents/guardians to access academic records and information, fill out the Student Record Release Authorization form.
11. Order Textbooks
After you get your class schedule (which will happen after attending orientation and filling out your academic interest survey), you can visit the IUP Co-op Store online to order your books. It’s easy! Plus, they give you step-by-step instructions for ordering including information on how you can use a financial aid refund to make the purchase.
Plan what you’ll bring with you (check the rules and pack for some winter days, too).
13. Get Ready To Grow
Once you start college, your life won’t be the same. As we challenge you to unlock your potential, you’ll see the world in a whole new way. We’ll be with you every step of the way. You’re one of us now!