Congratulations -- you're an Owl! We're excited to welcome you into the Southern family. What's next? We'll walk you through the first few steps you need to take to make your status official and to smooth your transition to college life.
Admitted Students, confirm your intent to enroll by submitting your enrollment deposit.
Pay Your Enrollment Deposit Portal Support
Next Steps Checklist
Download the checklist to track your next steps as an admitted student and for a list of helpful resources.
Understanding the costs and developing a plan for paying for your education will make your transition to college easier. To be considered for financial aid, you must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
If you were awarded financial aid, Review and/or Accept Your Financial Aid Offer in your MY SCSU, Banner Web account. Additional instructions can be found here.
Familiarize yourself with our current tuition and fees and convenient payment plans.
Full Time Students are required to submit a $200 non-refundable enrollment deposit to secure your placement in Orientation and course registration. After submitting your deposit, follow the "Next Steps" tab to continue your enrollment process.
Part Time Students are not required to submit an enrollment deposit, but must ‘reply to offer’ and follow the "Next Steps" tab to continue enrollment process.
Enhance your college experience by living on campus!
To request housing at Southern, you must first pay the non-refundable $250 Housing Deposit and complete an Online Housing Application through your MyHousing Portal (instructions are found in your “Next Steps” portal). On-campus housing is not required nor is it guaranteed for students. You will have an opportunity to select your housing assignment and roommate(s) online during your designated room selection session.
For more information, visit Residence Life’s webpage.
Note: All incoming First-Year and Transfer students cannot submit a housing deposit until they have submitted a $200 enrollment deposit
First-Year Students:
After you've submitted your enrollment deposit, register for a New Student Orientation Session through your “Next Steps’ portal. All incoming first-year students are registered for Fall courses by the Academic Advising team based on the information provided in the orientation registration form in addition to test scores and transcripts provided.
Visit the First-Year Student Orientation webpage.
Transfer Students:
After you've submitted your enrollment deposit, schedule an appointment with an academic advisor through your “Next Steps” portal to review your academic path and transfer credit evaluation.
While also in your “Next Steps’ portal, register for a Transfer Student Orientation session for a smoother on-boarding experience.
Visit the Transfer Student Orientation webpage.
The Student Health Services Form is required for all full-time or matriculating students. It must be submitted by August 1 (Fall Deadline) or January 1 (Spring Deadline).
Download Student Health Services Form here.
Completed forms can be uploaded to the Health Services Portal by logging in with your MySCSU username and password.
First-Year Students:
First-Year students, after graduating High School, must submit a final high school transcript to be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by July 1.
Transfer Students:
Transfer Students must submit End of Semester Grades/Conferred Degree on an official transcript after courses are completed.
Electronic:
Admissions@southernct.edu
Mail:
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Wintergreen Building, Room 114
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where do I pay the enrollment deposit?
After being accepted to Southern, students will confirm their decision to enroll by paying the enrollment deposit by logging into the Admissions application portal. Click on “Reply to Offer.”
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How do I change my status to part-time/full-time?
Students should send an email to admissions@southernct.edu letting us know if they plan to change their planned enrollment status to part-time or full-time. Full time is 12 credits or more per semester; part time is fewer than 12 credits. At least 6 credits per semester are required for financial aid eligibility.
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I’ve just been accepted for fall, but took a course this summer. Where do I send my transcript?
Please send the official transcript for any summer courses to the Undergraduate Admissions Office to update your transfer credits.
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What is the difference between an enrollment deposit, a confirmation deposit and an admission deposit, and how can I pay it?
These terms mean the same thing. A deposit is required for full-time students to confirm their place in the incoming class at Southern. Paying the enrollment deposit provides access to orientation, advising, registration and other critical steps in the enrollment process. This payment is applied to your first semester charges. Students enrolling part-time are not required to make a deposit.
Once you are accepted, log into your admission portal to reply to the offer of admission. This link will take you to the online payment portal where you can pay your deposit via Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit or debit cards.
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I am considering taking a gap year after finishing high school. Can I defer my admission to Southern?
Yes, you may defer your admission to Southern one time, up to one year. For example, a Fall 2020 admission can be deferred to the Spring 2021 OR the Fall 2021 term.
If you enroll in college courses during your gap year, earning 12 or more credits, you must reapply for admission to Southern as a Transfer student.
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I am not going to attend this semester. Can my $200 deposit be applied to the following semester?
Yes, but you must submit a written request to the Admissions Office to have your admission status and deposit deferred to the following term. You can do so using the Application Withdrawal and Deferral form.
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If I defer my admission will my financial aid be deferred?
No. You have to reapply for financial aid every academic year.
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I selected a major on my application, but my letter didn’t state that major?
With the exception of the Direct Admit pathway for nursing, all students are accepted generally into the university and not into a particular program. There are programs such as Social Work and Education that you will have to submit a separate application to be admitted into their program.
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Can I double major?
Yes. Candidates for a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree may elect two majors. There may be financial aid implications depending on the timing of completion of each major or degree, so consult with your advisor and the Office of Financial Aid to plan carefully.
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Can I select a minor?
Yes. Southern offers many minors. You can view the different minors in the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog. A minor is not required for graduation.
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When are enrollment deposits due?
For Fall enrollees, your non-refundable $200 enrollment deposit deadline is May 1st.
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Where do I send my advance placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or A level exam to receive college credit?
You can request to have score reports, transcripts or official documents sent directly to SCSU from the awarding organization , or students can email it to the Undergraduate Admissions Office at admissions@southernct.edu.
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How do I activate my Southern account?
You can activate your MySCSU email account by logging into https://myapps.southernct.edu. The username is your full SCSU email address and your first password will be SCSU!MMDDYY. Click here for complete instructions.
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Can I request to live on campus with a specific person?
You will have an opportunity to select your roommate(s) online during your designated room selection session after you pay the $250 non-refundable housing deposit.
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It's not too late to confirm your intent to enroll and submit your enrollment and housing deposits. If you're a transfer student, please refer to your acceptance letter. Let's make it official.
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Contact
Location
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Wintergreen Building, Room 114
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Contact
Phone: (203) 392-5644
Fax: (203) 392-5727
admissions@southernct.edu
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