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Kean University Academics

Steps To Enrollment

Get started by clicking on one of the accepted sections below:

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 non-refundable tuition deposit to reserve your Kean Class of 2026 spot! Pay by mail or go to kean.edu/deposit using your KeanWISE ID and password provided in your acceptance letter. 

Fall deadline: May 1 
Spring deadline: December 1

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

Make Kean your home! Interested in living on campus? The housing application for 2022-2023 will open early this year. Students can expect to receive an email once the application is available. Visit the Residential Student Services webpage for more information.

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. Click Apply Now on the confirmation page of FAFSA to Start your state application for New Jersey State based financial aid. NJ Dreamers can apply for NJ financial aid at https://www.hesaa.org/pages/njalternativeapplication.aspx. 

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 advising and registration information.

Step 4. Register for Classes 

After completing Academic Advisement, you will receive an email invitation for a One-on-One Virtual Registration with a General Education Mentor (GEM). Your GEM will help you climb higher and assist with the navigation of Student Planning, creating your personal full-time schedule, and finally registering for the Fall 2022 semester.

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

Step 5. Attend New Student Orientation

Kean's 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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Accepted Transfer Students

 

Kean student Jazmine Torres walks along Cougar Walk

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

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 “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. 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 Wednesday. 

It’s easy to participate: 

Option 1: Sign up for Transfer Advisement Days and an academic advisor will contact you to schedule an appointment. Registration for Fall 2022 opens April 26th. Advisement will be available when registration begins. 

OR

Option 2: Email your advisor and schedule an appointment. A list of advisors can be found here. Please note, new student registration opens on April 26th. 

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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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: 

  • 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:

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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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 Kean wise

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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