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Steps To Enrollment

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Accepted Freshman Students

Accepted Transfer Students

Accepted Graduate Students

Accepted Online Students

Additional Information for Special Admission Programs

Accepted Re-Admitted students

Final Steps 
 

Kean students studying outside

Accepted Freshman Students

Step 1. Secure Your Spot - Two Ways to Pay

Pay your $95 tuition deposit to reserve your space in our incoming class.

            2 easy ways to pay:

Log into the Accepted Student tab in your Cougar App portal
*Hint: it’s the same login when you created your application*

       OR

Mail a check or money order made payable to Kean University. Include your name and Kean ID #:

Kean University
Office of Admissions 
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083

Step 2. Apply for Financial Aid

If you require financial assistance, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online as soon as possible after October 1 of the year before you plan to enroll. File early to maximize the amount of aid for which you are eligible.

Go to studentaid.gov and include the Kean FAFSA school code 002622.

FAFSA evaluates eligibility for need-based aid, including access to need-based grants, scholarships, loans and work-study. Priority is given to students who file their FAFSA by March 1. 

New Jersey Dreamers can apply for NJ financial aid at hesaa.org/pages/njalternativeapplication.aspx.

Please note, we cannot award you aid if you do not apply.

Step 3. Live on Campus

Make the most of your college experience by making Kean your home. Living on campus helps you make the grade and graduate on time.  

All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable $125 application fee. The housing application for 2023-2024 will open on December 1, 2022. Click here to apply.

Step 4a. Sign up for Placement Testing

Kean University’s School of General Studies administers the Next-Generation Accuplacer Computerized Placement Test for incoming students for appropriate placement in Reading, Writing, and Math courses. Schedule your in-person Placement Testing Appointment using this link. Once complete, move on to step 4b.

Step 4b. Get Advised and Register for Classes 

After completing the Accuplacer, most incoming freshmen students will be advised and able to register for the upcoming Fall 2023 semester immediately. 

Students accepted into the following majors should reach out directly to the contacts listed below for advising and registration information after placement testing is complete.

Note: You must complete Step 4a in order to progress to Step 4b.

Step 5. Attend New Student Orientation

Orientation offers a chance to meet your classmates and become more familiar with Kean before the fall semester arrives. New Student Orientation (NSO) is required for incoming students.

Dates and details will be provided in Spring 2023 

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Accepted Transfer Students

Kean student Jazmine Torres walks along Cougar Walk

Step 1. Submit Your Deposit 

Pay your $95 non-refundable tuition deposit to reserve your space! 

2 easy ways to pay: 

Log into the Accepted Student tab in your Cougar App portal
*Hint: it’s the same login when you created your application*

OR

Mail a check or money order made payable to Kean University. Include your name and Kean ID #:

Kean University
Office of Admissions 
1000 Morris Avenue 
Union, NJ 07083

Step 2. Review Your Program Evaluation & Take a Placement Test

PROGRAM EVALUATION

You will receive an email with the subject line “Your Transfer Evaluation Is Ready” once your transfer credit evaluation is complete. To access your Transfer Credit Program evaluation:

  • Log-in to KeanWISE using your User ID and Password, which was provided in your acceptance letter that can be found in the Cougar App portal 
  • Click on the “Students” tab
  • Underneath the "Academic Profile" section, select “Student Planning”
  • Select “Go To My Progress"

If you have questions about your Program Evaluation, please contact your Transfer Evaluation Specialist.

PLACEMENT TEST 

Students who have completed college-level English and Math courses are exempt from taking the University’s placement test and can move to step 3. Transfer Admissions will let you know if you need to take a placement test. Please visit placementtest.kean.edu for information about course placement and testing with the School of General Studies.

Step 3. Receive Mandatory Academic Advisement

Prior to registering for classes, you must connect with a faculty advisor in your respective academic department to receive academic advisement. 

Sign up for your Transfer Advisement appointment by logging in to the Cougar App Portal.

Be sure to prepare for your Advisement appointment by logging in to KeanWISE to print a copy of your Program Evaluation for review with your Advisor (see access instructions in step 2).

A list of advisors can be found here. 

 

Step 4. Register for Classes

Now you’re ready to register for classes! You can register from the comfort of your own home/computer. Log-in to KeanWISE and register for classes yourself. Fast. Easy. Simple. 

If you encounter any trouble while registering online, please contact the Admissions Office directly at transfer@kean.edu.

Step 5. Attend New Transfer Student Orientation 

Orientation offers a chance to meet your classmates and become more familiar with Kean before you start the semester. Learn more about Transfer Student Orientation at www.kean.edu/transfer-orientation.

 

Accepted Graduate Students

Female Kean student walking along Cougar Walk

Step 1. Submit Your Deposit

Pay your nonrefundable tuition deposit to secure your spot at Kean University! All deposits are applied towards your graduate tuition.

  • $175 Non-refundable deposit – All other graduate programs
  • $500 Non-refundable Deposit - Combined School and Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.), Speech-Language Pathology Doctorate (SLPD, M.A.), Occupational Therapy (OTD, M.S.), Physical Therapy (DPT), and Counseling (PhD., M.A. and Certification).

Two easy ways to pay: 

Log into the Accepted Student tab in your Cougar App portal and click “Deposit”
*Hint: it’s the same login when you created your application*

OR

Mail a check or money order made payable to Kean University. Include your name and Kean ID #:

Kean University
Office of Admissions
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083

If you encounter any issues when trying to make your deposit online, please email recruiter@kean.edu for assistance.

Step 2. Contact your Program Coordinator for Academic Advisement 

Contact your Academic Program Coordinator listed in your acceptance letter to schedule your preregistration advisement appointment for assistance with selecting courses.   

To find the contact information for your Program Coordinator, please refer to your decision letter or your program page listed on the website. 

Step 3. Register for Classes

Now you’re ready to register for classes! We make it easy for you to select your classes online. You can register in two ways:

If you encounter any trouble while registering online, please contact the Admissions Office directly at (908) 737-7100 or gradadmissions@kean.edu.

Step 4. Attend New Student Orientation 

At this live event, you will be able to hear about how you will be supported at Kean to make sure you achieve your graduate degree.  You will meet your Graduate Program Coordinator, learn about Kean's robust student services, and introduce yourself to future classmates and faculty.

Step 5. Submit your Health and Immunization Records

The State of New Jersey mandates that all students submit immunization records. For details on requirements, forms and how to submit this information, please click here. 

 

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Additional Information for Special Admission Programs

Accepted into the EOF, PASSPORT, or Spanish Speaking Program?

To learn more about these programs and to learn how to enroll, please visit our Educational Opportunities Center website. 

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Accepted Re-Admitted students 

Step 1. Log back on to KeanWise

The Kean University online portal is KeanWise. Your login credentials are  the same as when you previously attended Kean University. If you have forgotten  your credentials, please call our Help Desk at 908-737-6000. 

Step 2. Receive Academic Advisement

You must connect with a faculty advisor in your respective academic department to receive academic advisement from your department or from one stop directly. 

  • Sign up here  to receive advising.

Step 3.  Register For Classes

Now you’re ready to register for classes! You can register from the comfort of your own home/computer. Log-in to KeanWISE and register for classes yourself. Fast. Easy. Simple.

If you encounter any trouble while registering online, please contact the Admissions Office directly at (908) 737-3239 or email at readmit@kean.edu

Final Checklist

 

View our Academic Calendar for class start dates and please note, classes fill quickly, so we advise that you complete these steps early to reserve your seat in your desired courses!

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