Steps To Enrollment
Get started by clicking on one of the accepted sections below:
Additional Information for Special Admission Programs
Accepted Freshman Students
Step 1. Secure Your Spot
TUITION: $95 tuition deposit reserves your spot in the Kean Class of 2024!
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
Your tuition deposit is nonrefundable and applies to your first tuition bill at Kean. Questions or concerns? Email recruiter@kean.edu for assistance.
HOUSING DEPOSIT: $125 nonrefundable 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
Get started on your FAFSA. Filing early helps maximize the amount of aid for which you are eligible.
Apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You'll need to include the Kean FAFSA school code 002622. GO TO: FAFSA.GOV
Priority is given to students who file their FAFSA by March 1.
Kean offers generous merit and need-based scholarships for incoming freshmen. Scholarships are awarded for a wide range of qualifications, including academic achievement, intended area of study, community service and volunteer work, and demonstrated financial need. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2020, with a priority deadline of February 1.
For scholarship information, GO TO: KEAN.EDU/KU/SCHOLARSHIPS
Step 3. Sign up for your Course Placement Appointment OR your Academic Advising Appointment
For students previously invited to “Take your Placement Test,” please sign up for your virtual Course Placement Appointment.
The Office of Placement & Testing is using multiple measures to place incoming students in the appropriate level reading, writing and math classes for their freshmen year.
In lieu of taking the ACCUPLACER placement test, the Office of Placement & Testing will be using students’ SAT or ACT scores to determine placement. As a result, students will not be required to take the placement test, instead schedule a virtual Course Placement Appointment.
Placement is conditional for applicants who provide self-reported SAT/ACT scores until the University receives and confirms the official test scores.
If you did not take the SAT/ACT tests, your placement will be based on high school transcripts. Please note, while SAT/ACT scores are not required for test-optional admission, we encourage students to share test scores with us, as SAT/ACT test results will support appropriate placement into freshmen courses.
Schedule a virtual Course Placement Appointment
For students who are exempt from placement testing, please schedule your virtual Academic Advisement Appointment.
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 a Course Placement or Academic Advising appointment and should reach out directly to the below contacts for advisement and registration information
- Michael Graves College (Architecture & Design) contact: michaelgravescollege@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 Course Placement or Academic Advising appointment your list of recommended courses will be emailed to you. You are now ready to register for your classes in KeanWISE.
Note: You must complete Step 3 in order to progress to Step 4.
Accepted Transfer Students
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 Friday's Advisement Day and an academic advisor will reach out to you to schedule an appointment.
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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.
Accepted Graduate Students
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.
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. 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.
Step 3. 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 4. 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 5. 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. Click here to register for Graduate New Student Orientation, Live on Zoom on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
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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.
Final Checklist
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Finalize your Financial Aid Package
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Apply for Institutional Scholarships
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Submit your Immunization Form
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Apply for Campus Housing
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Select a Meal Plan
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Pay your Tuition Bill
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Obtain your Student ID Card
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Get Health Insurance
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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!