Accepted Students
Discover greater possibilities
Welcome, future Cougar!
The best is yet to come—and it starts now. Discover greater opportunities as a student at the University of Saint Francis.
If you’ve been accepted but haven’t submitted your deposit, don’t wait any longer. Secure your spot and launch your future with Saint Francis.
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.
- If your program requires them, submit any additional documents. 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 (contact info below) 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.
*Fort Wayne only
**One semester programs do not require a confirmation deposit.
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 the student portal, mySF (my.sf.edu).
- Set up your password and multi-factor authentication.
- If you can’t find this email, contact your admissions counselor for help.
Step 4
Become familiar with the mySF student portal.
- Through the mySF portal, you’ll view financial aid, make payments, register for classes, access your student 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 check your student email regularly 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, then 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.
- Complete your financial aid checklist.
- Review and accept your Financial Aid Award Package.
- Sign your Financial Aid Offer Letter.
Contact the Office of Student Financial Services 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 (if required). 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.
* Fort Wayne only.
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.
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?
- Once you have completed all classes or graduated, submit final transcripts.
Step 5
Whether you’re living on or off campus, complete the Housing Intent form (Fort Wayne only):
- To find the form, log in to mySF > Knowledgebase > Student Forms > Housing Intent .
- Secure your on-campus housing by indicating that you will be a In a Residence Hall (Residential Student) on your Housing Intent form.
If you live within the commuter radius and plan to live at home or are eligible to live off campus per the Saint Francis housing policies, indicate that you will be living Off-Campus (Non-Residential Student) 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 locate your advisor.
Step 7
Complete forms in Knowledgebase, such as the Student Demographic Survey and Student Health.
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 mySF > Colleague Self-Service > Student Planning.
- Bills for the fall semester are available under Student Finance in Colleague Self-Service beginning in July.
Are you a student athlete?
- Review 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