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

Final Steps 
 

Step 1. Secure Your Spot - Two Ways to Pay

Pay your $95 non-refundable tuition deposit to reserve your Kean Class of 2025 spot! Pay by mail or go to kean.edu/deposit using your KeanWISE ID and password provided in your acceptance letter. 

Mailing Information. Mail a check or money order made payable to Kean University to the address below. Be sure to include your name and Kean ID on the check.

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

HOUSING DEPOSIT: A $125 non-refundable housing deposit reserves your room.  After you submit your tuition deposit, make Kean your home and apply for housing. Log in to your KeanWISE account and fill out the Housing application form or go to kean.edu/housing.

SURVEY   

Reminder, your Accepted Student Response Survey can be completed online within the online application.

After logging in, click 'Respond" to let us know your response to our offer of admission. If you have any questions, please call (908) 737-7100.

Step 2. Apply for Financial Aid

File early to maximize the amount of aid for which you are eligible using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Go to studentaid.gov and include the Kean FAFSA school code 002622. Priority deadline is March 1.

The application for the Kean Foundation Scholarship is March 1, with a February 1 priority deadline for incoming freshmen.

Step 3. Sign up for your Academic Advising Appointment

Kean University is using multiple measures to place incoming students in the appropriate level reading, writing and math classes for their freshmen year.

Schedule a virtual Academic Advising Appointment 

If there are no advisement appointments available, please email ge@kean.edu with the subject heading "Advising Appointment Needed" - please include your name and student ID number. Also, students accepted into the following majors do not need to make an Academic Advising appointment with the School of General Studies and should reach out directly in the below contacts for advisement and registration information.

• Michael Graves College: School of Public Architecture contact: architecture@kean.edu
• Michael Graves College: Robert Busch School of Design contact: design@kean.edu
• New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics contact Judy April: japril@kean.edu
• Theatre Conservatory contact Holly Logue: hlogue@kean.edu 

Step 4. Register for Classes

After completing your Academic Advising appointment, your list of recommended courses will be emailed to you. Fall course registration will be announced in Spring 2021. 

Note: You must complete Step 3 in order to progress to Step 4.

 Step 5. Attend New Student Orientation

Kean's two-day summer orientation offers a chance to meet your classmates and become more familiar with Kean before the fall semester begins. New Student Orientation is required for all incoming students. Learn more about New Student Orientation at www.kean.edu/nso.

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Step 1. Submit Your Deposit

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

2 easy ways to pay:

• Online at kean.edu/deposit. Log in using your KeanWISE ID and password provided in your acceptance letter. 

       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

Reminder, please complete the Accepted Student Response Survey. If you have any questions, please call (908) 737-7100.

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 e-mail and letter
• Click on the “Students” tab
• Underneath the "Academic Profile" section, select “Program Evaluation”
• Select “Transfer Equivalency” under "Academic Profile"

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. If you are required to take our placement test, please visit placementtest.kean.edu to schedule your appointment. If you need more information, please contact the School of General Studies at (908) 737-0340.

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. All appointments are currently being held virtually every Friday. 

It’s easy to participate: 

Option 1: Sign up for one Transfer Advisement Days and an academic advisor will contact you to schedule an appointment.

OR

Option 2: Email your advisor and schedule an appointment. A list of advisors can be found here.

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).

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.

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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: 

• Online at kean.edu/deposit. Log in using your KeanWISE ID and password provided in your acceptance letter.  

 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:

• From the comfort of your own home/computer. Log into KeanWISE and register for classes yourself. Fast. Easy. Simple. 
• Contact the Admissions Office or One-Stop Service Center to register during regular business hours.

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 Virtual New Student Orientation 

At this live virtual 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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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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• Finalize your Financial Aid Package

• Apply for Institutional Scholarships

• Submit your Immunization Form

• Apply for Campus Housing

• Select a Meal Plan

• Pay your Tuition Bill 

• Obtain your Student ID Card

• Get Health Insurance

• Apply for a Student Parking Pass

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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