By now, you’ve probably learned that applying to college requires submitting lots of information. Here are some timelines to keep you on track to becoming a Falcon:
Remember, accepting your admission offer is non-binding. It simply lets us know that you are interested in taking the next steps to become a Falcon. By completing the offer of admission, you will be assigned a Fairmont State University student email and student user ID.
If you haven’t yet done so, submit any ACT/SAT scores via the application portal. These test scores are NOT required for admission to Fairmont State, but they may help you qualify for scholarships.
Using your UCA information, log in to MyFairmontState. This is where you need to:
Complete your housing application. Remember: All students are required to live on campus for four (4) consecutive semesters, unless you qualify for an exemption.
Review and accept any financial aid and/or scholarship awards.
Schedule an appointment with your Advisor. You can discover who your advisor is once you log in to the application portal.
Register for Orientation. All new students are required to attend an Orientation session. Orientation dates will be set in Spring, 2023.
Timelines for High School Seniors
September
Register for fall SATs and/or ACTs and remember to include Fairmont State’s code (our SAT code is 5211; our ACT code is 4520) on your registration forms--that way we’ll automatically receive your scores. (If you already took the SAT last spring, this is a good chance to raise your score.) Don’t forget to study!
Although ACT or SAT test scores are not required for admission, we encourage you to send scores if you have them, as they are useful for course placement and scholarship purposes.
Applying for Nursing? Register to take your TEAS exam now!
Meet with your high school college counselor to make sure you’re on track to graduate and that your classes meet our admission requirements. If you’re able, take AP or honors classes—colleges like to see seniors continue to challenge themselves.
Use your holiday break to tie up any loose application details.
January
Complete the FAFSA—this is your key financial aid form. Though many schools give students March deadlines for completing the FAFSA, financial aid is generally awarded on a first-come-first-served basis. The sooner you get the process started, the sooner you’ll receive an award (if you qualify).
File your FAFSA, if you haven’t already, by February 14.
Take note of whether or not you have received your Student Aid Report (SAR). This is the document that arrives after you complete the FAFSA. Check it for accuracy and submit any changes if necessary
Take any appropriate AP exams. Scoring well can earn you college credit and save you money!
March
If you are from West Virginia complete the Common Application for State Level Financial Programs to receive consideration for the PROMISE Scholarship (you need a 3.0 GPA or above in your core classes and overall). Your deadline to apply for the PROMISE Scholarship is March 1.
The deadline to apply for the West Virginia Higher Education Grant using the same Common Application is also March 1.