Accepted Students
Welcome, Future Cougar!
Prepare to be an Official Student at Saint Francis
You’ve weighed your options, you put in the work, and you’ve arrived at your decision. Now it’s time to commit to becoming a University of Saint Francis student!
If you have been accepted but haven’t confirmed yet, secure your spot.
If you’re confirmed and have paid your $150 confirmation deposit, continue with the next steps.
Accepted Students
Step 1
Visit your My Admissions Account and check for missing items.
- Submit any additional documents if your program requires them. You cannot be reviewed by your program until they are submitted.
- After you graduate from high school or complete college courses (including dual credit), submit your final official transcripts. Transcripts must be sent directly from your school to the Saint Francis Office of Admissions through Parchment or to admis@sf.edu.
Step 2
Secure your spot! Follow the steps in My Admissions Account to accept your admission.
- You can submit the $150 confirmation deposit upon acceptance or later. You can follow the steps to pay the deposit on My Admissions Account.
- The $150 confirmation deposit makes you eligible to sign up for New Student Orientation, register for classes, sign up for housing, attend events to connect with other new students, and more.
- The deposit is refundable through June 1 for new fall students and January 1 for new spring students.
Step 3
Check your personal email for a message with the subject line “New Student Account Information.”
- This message includes your new student email address, username, and student ID. The username will be used to log in to mySF (my.sf.edu), the student portal.
- Set up your password and multi-factor authentication.
- If you can’t find this email, contact your admissions counselor for help.
Step 4
Get familiar with the mySF student portal.
- mySF is where you’ll view financial aid, make payments, register for classes, access email, use Canvas for your classes, update contact information, and more.
- To check your student email, visit mySF, and Outlook for Students. Be sure to regularly check your student email for communication from the university.
- You can personalize the cards that appear when you log in to mySF. Select the Discover More button at the end of your cards to explore your options, and select the flag icon to save them to your home page.
Step 5
Check your financial aid on mySF > Most Used Resources > Colleague Self-Service > Financial Aid:
- Select your housing status.
- Submit your FAFSA using school code 001832.
- Review and accept your financial aid award package.
- Complete your financial aid checklist.
- Sign your Financial Aid Offer Letter.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid if you need help:
Phone: 260-399-8003
Text: 260-218-4026
Email: finaid@sf.edu
For Confirmed Students
A confirmed student has been accepted and paid the $150 confirmation deposit. Confirmed students are eligible to sign up for New Student Orientation, register for classes, sign up for housing, attend events to connect with other new students, and more.
Step 1
Be sure you have completed all of the steps above to secure your spot and become a confirmed student.
Step 2
Sign up for New Student Orientation, where you will register for classes, connect with other students, and more. Details for the 2025-26 academic year will be available soon.
Step 3
Prepare for course registration.
- Log in to mySF > Most Used Resources > Colleague Self-Service
- Complete the following before registering. All items below can be found in the upper right-hand corner of Colleague Self-Service:
- Required Agreements: Accept the Registration Agreement.
- User Profile: Confirm your address, email, and phone number.
- Emergency Information: Confirm your emergency contact.
- Student Records Release: Name those who can access your student records.
Step 4
Prepare for orientation, where you will register for classes.
- Know your Saint Francis login (mySF) information.
- Bring info on dual, transfer, and AP credit.
- Send test scores to the Office of Admissions (SAT, ACT, AP).
- Think about your availability. How will classes fit with your work and extracurriculars?
- Submit final transcripts once you have completed all classes or graduated.
Step 5
Whether you’re living on or off campus, complete the Housing Intent form:
- Log in to mySF > Most Used Resources > Form Central > Campus Life to find the form.
- Secure your on-campus housing by indicating that you will be a Resident on your Housing Intent form.
- All campus residents must pay a $205 housing deposit that secures their room in on-campus housing.
- To pay the deposit: Log in to mySF > Most Used Resources > Colleague Self-Service > Student Finance, select Make a Payment > Continue to Payment Center and follow the steps to the Deposits tab (at the top), then choose the semester you begin at Saint Francis and then “Housing Deposit”.
If you live within the commuter radius and plan to live at home or are eligible to live on campus per the Saint Francis housing policies, indicate that you will be a “Commuter” on the Housing Intent form.
If you change your mind about anything on the form, you can complete a new one. The most recent form submitted will be used. Learn more about our residence halls.
Step 6
Access the Student Advising Hub for academic and advising resources.
- Find FAQs, resources, deadlines and information on how to find your advisor.
Step 7
Complete forms in Form Central, such as the Student Demographic Survey and Health Form.
Step 8
If you have not already done so, complete your steps for Financial Aid.
Once you are enrolled in classes:
- You can find your class schedule and other academic information under Student Planning in mySF > Colleague Self-Service.
- Bills for the fall semester are available under Student Finance in Colleague Self-Service, beginning in July.
Are you a student athlete?
- Visit the Athlete Must-Do List to ensure you have completed all necessary items.
- Register for Play NAIA. Visit playnaia.org to do so. This is mandatory for all players to play at the intercollegiate level in NAIA.
On-Campus Employment
Planning to work while you earn your degree? Consider a student position on campus.
Contact Us
Office of Admissions
Welcome Center
North Campus
Phone: 260-399-8000
Text: 260-217-0854
Email: admis@sf.edu