Welcome Future Knights!

Congratulations on your acceptance to Mount Saint Mary College! Getting accepted to college is such a fantastic achievement, and you and your family should be proud of your accomplishments. Go ahead and do a happy dance; we promise, we won’t judge.

Now, we know that you still have decisions about where to make your mark on the world. So on this page, you'll find all the info and resources you need to spark your future at the Mount!

Financial Aid Made Simple: Understanding Your Real Cost - Webinar on January 21 at 7 pm 
This webinar will include a straightforward walkthrough of how to read your financial aid overview and understand your actual out-of-pocket cost. Our Student Financial Services team will break down each part of the award, explain common terms, and highlight the benefits of filing the FAFSA. We'll also review a Financial Aid Overview and share available resources and scholarship opportunities. This session will end with time for your specific questions about the financial aid process. Plus, attendees will receive priority access to the donor scholarship application! Register here

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Ready to choose the Mount?

Let's make it official! Secure your place in the Mount Saint Mary College Class of 2030 by submitting your deposit today!

You're in! What's next?

Here’s what you can expect over the next few months:

  • Congratulations on your acceptance to Mount Saint Mary College! Now that you're accepted, make sure you visit the Accepted Student Portal. It will be the same login as your applicant portal.
  • If you already know the Mount is for you, pay your enrollment deposit today to save your seat!
  • Haven't visited campus or want to visit again? Come to one of our Open Houses or schedule an official Admissions visit
  • Get ready to file your FAFSA. It only takes about 30 minutes to complete, and we'll use that information to develop you financial aid package. The Mount's school code is 002778. The FAFSA for the 2026-27 award year is available now. Watch some helpful videos here.

  • If you haven't already, file your FAFSA as soon as possible to receive full consideration for Mount need-based grants as well as state and federal aid. 
  • Register to attend Accepted Student Day, where you'll meet your future classmates and professors, get to know campus, learn about extracurriculars, and more!

  • Register to attend one of our Accepted Student Days, where you’ll meet your classmates and professors, get to know campus, learn about extracurriculars, and more!
  • You’re probably starting to narrow down your college choices. If you decide the Mount is the one, be sure to pay your enrollment deposit online in your Accepted Student Portal. 
  • Keep an eye out for an email regarding registration for summer Orientation. You must pay your deposit to register for Orientation.

  • You will receive your financial aid package from each college you are accepted to and submitted a FAFSA for. Need clarification about something in your financial aid package or have last-minute financing questions? You can set up an appointment with Student Financial Services!
  • If the Mount is the college for you, we encourage you to submit your deposit as soon as you are ready. If you need an extension, please contact Admissions at admissions@msmc.edu.

  • If you're ready to choose the Mount and become a Knight, submit your deposit

Once you submit your deposit:

  • Celebrate your decision by sharing your "I'm a #MSMCKnight" photos on social media and tag Mount Saint Mary College for a chance to be featured!
  • Watch your email for information on the Housing Application.
  • Register for Summer Orientation.
  • If you are a student with a disability and require accommodations, be sure to submit all necessary paperwork to the Office of Disability Services.

  • Pay your deposit as soon as possible to secure your place as a Mount Saint Mary College Knight!
  • Housing applications are due next month. 
  • Don't forget to register for New Student Orientation.
  • Upon completing your high school degree, ask your high school counselor to send your official high school transcripts to the Mount. Final transcripts must be submitted to the Mount prior to August 1 in order for financial aid funds to be dispersed.
  • Your tuition bill for the fall semester will be available via the Accepted Student Portal this month. Loan applications can now also be completed at www.studentloans.gov. Monthly Payment Plan enrollment also begins in July.
  • Watch your email and the Accepted Student Portal for new student health forms, which must be submitted to the Office of Health Services by August 1.

  • The housing application is due this month. Your application is used to create roommate pairings, so please fill out the form yourself and answer questions accurately. If you are requesting a specific person as your roommate, you must create a roommate group.
  • If you took any college courses or AP exams, make sure to request official transcripts from the awarding college or the College Board to be sent to the Mount.
  • For those enrolled in the Monthly Payment Plan, the first payment is due in July.
  • Be sure to complete your Title IX training this month. The training can be accessed from the Accepted Student Portal.
  • If you haven’t already submitted them, health forms are due to the Office of Health Services by August 1.

  • Housing assignments for resident students will be sent early this month.
  • Get into the habit of checking your MSMC email. It can be accessed from portal.msmc.edu, then the Google email icon at the top. You’ll probably already have some emails about upcoming fall events.
  • In the middle of this month, you’ll be sent a very important email to validate, or confirm, your fall enrollment. Please be sure to open and follow the instructions in it! 
  • Get ready for Move-In Day and the first day of classes! View our list of What to Bring to be sure you’re prepared.
Students celebrating decision day

Connect with your classmates!

Connect with your classmates on Instagram by tagging your photos with "I'm a #MSMCKnight" and @mountsaintmarycollege

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Plan a visit

If you haven't been to campus yet or may want to visit again, there's no better time than now! One of our awesome student ambassadors will take you around campus on a guided tour and will answer any questions you have about studying and learning here. Plus, you will automatically receive a $1,000 Visit Grant if you visit the Mount through an official admissions visit.

Register here

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Explore Residence Life

Make yourself at home! Our freshman residence hall, Sakac Hall, is specially designed with your first-year experience in mind. These aren’t your typical old-fashioned college dorm rooms; they feature private bathrooms for first-year students and enough room for personal space.

Learn more

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Life at the mount

You might have noticed that our community is pretty passionate about this place, but there's a good reason to be! From getting involved in a club to unwinding in their residence hall to volunteering with their friends, there are always ways to make the most of their college experience.

Inside look at life at the Mount

Come say hello...

Let us show you around