Prospective Students

Questions you should ask:

Admissions Application

• What kind of paperwork do I have to send in with my application?
  
• Do SAT scores count heavily toward my admission?
  
• Does my high school GPA count heavily toward my admission?
  
• If I have documentation of a disability, should I send that with my application? Should I send my IEP?
  

Financial

• What is the cost for room and board?
  
• Are there college-based sources for scholarships and other financial aid? How can I apply?
  
• Are used books available?
  
• Are jobs available on campus? Work-study? Non work-study?
  

Housing & Security

• Do first year students have a separate dormitory?
  
• Will I share a room? What are the different housing options? May I see examples of the different options?
  
• Are the dormitories secured against intruders?
  
• Is campus security staffed with professionals?
  
• What is the incidence of campus crime? (Break-ins, physical violence, drug/alcohol abuse, etc.)
  
• Are these incidences handled by campus security or are outside agencies involved?
  

Academics

• Does the college have my intended major?
  
• Will I have an advisor?
  
• When will I meet my advisor?
  
• When can I register for classes?
  
• Can I sit in on a class?
  
• If I have a disability, who should I contact and what are the accommodation policies?
  

Places you should know:

• Financial Aid
  
• Registrar
  
• Library
  
• Career Services
  
• Academic Support Services
  
• Wellness Center (infirmary, counselors)
  
• Mail Room
  
• Campus Book Store
  
• Student Life
  

People you should meet:

• Admissions Counselor
  
• Registrar
  
• Dean of Student Life
  
• Financial Aid Director
  
• Director of Academic Support
  
• Department Chair or Dean (of the area you are intending to major in)
  
• Resident Assistant
  
• Coach (if you are an athlete)
  
• Students