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Congratulations and Welcome to the Stevenson Community!

On behalf of all SU faculty, staff, and students, the Admissions Office would like to extend a warm welcome to all accepted freshmen and transfer students. We are looking forward to getting to know you as you become part of the Stevenson family. This page is designed to give you some helpful information as you make the transition to your first year at Stevenson.

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The New Mustang Experience

Information for Accepted Students

Accepted Fall Freshmen

Explore the topics below for important new student information and answers to common questions:

Enrollment Deposit

Once you have decided to enroll at Stevenson, you must let us know and reserve your space in the fall class by completing the Enrollment Intent Form and submitting your $300 enrollment deposit. You should submit your Enrollment Intent Form by May 1.

If you are no longer interested in attending Stevenson University, you can withdraw by filling out the Withdrawal Form.

Plan your Campus Visit

We have several campus visit options available for you, including tours 7 days a week and virtual meetings with your admissions counselor! Schedule a Visit

In addition to our daily visits, we will be offering three Accepted Students’ Days in the spring. Registration will be available soon.

Accepted Students’ Day

This spring we will be hosting 3 Accepted Students’ Days. These events are a great opportunity to learn more about your major program, get familiar with on-campus resources, and meet your fellow Mustangs! Register now!

Accepted Students’ Dinners

Our Admissions counselors will be traveling to you to host Accepted Students’ Dinners this spring! These dinners are a fantastic opportunity to meet other future Mustangs and chat with your admissions counselor. Registration for Accepted Students’ Dinners is available here!

Student Health Profile

Stevenson’s Student Health Profile must be completed by all new, full-time students. The profile is completed online through the Wellness Center Secure Patient Portal. Students who deposit by May 1 will have access to this portal in late May after receiving their SU Single Sign-On account (one log-in and password for a variety of Stevenson services). In addition to the completed health profile, all full-time students – whether residential or commuter – are required to be immunized against MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) as well as Varicella (chickenpox) according to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). If immunization records are not available, students will be asked to show proof of immunity through Titer Test (blood work) results. All full-time students planning to live on-campus are also required to be immunized against Meningococcal disease.

Stevenson University highly recommends the COVID vaccine for all new students. For more information, visit the Wellness Center’s page.

There are three parts to the profile that must be completed online between late May and June 1 for fall entrance, after you have received an email with information about creating your Stevenson single sign-on account. Failure to complete the Student Health Profile by June 1 may result in delays to students moving onto campus and future class registration.

If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Center at 443-352-4200. View our Forms page for more information.

Additional health forms are required for athletes, nursing students, and medical laboratory science students. If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Center at 443-352-4200.

Financial Aid Information

Applying for Financial Aid

To be considered for need-based financial aid, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online at studentaidgov. The 2026-2027 FAFSA will be available October 1. Stevenson’s priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA is March 1.

You will need a Federal Student Aid ID, if you don’t already have one, to complete and sign your FAFSA electronically. If you need to get a FSA ID, you may do so at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch. Parents should also have a FSA ID if you meet the dependent student definition as described on the FAFSA. Learn more

Meet Your Financial Aid Advisor

The Financial Aid Office is here to serve you and your family. We strongly encourage students and families to contact our office whenever you need our assistance. From the day you apply for admission to the day you graduate, your financial aid counselor will be there to help guide you through the financial aid process. You can schedule a meeting with a Financial Aid Advisor here.

Financial Aid Appeal

We know that on occasion our financial aid awards do not align with a student or family’s expectations related to the cost of attendance. When expectations are not met, we invite students and families to follow the directions below to request to appeal their financial aid award.

Students and families with questions related to aid should contact our Financial Aid Office directly by calling 443-334-3200 or emailing financial-aid@stevenson.edu. Our financial aid staff are here to support and assist your students. Visit the Financial Aid Forms webpage to access the appeal form.

Placement Testing

All incoming students are required to complete the ALEKS PPL Math Placement Assessment. Testing can be completed remotely. Deposited students will receive information regarding math placement via email in May. Learn More

Academic Orientation and Course Registration

All new students are required to complete an academic orientation prior to course registration for the upcoming semester. After May 1, and after completing their required academic orientation, students will work with the Center for Student Success to complete course registration and math placement assessment. Detailed information will be sent to students after May 1. Learn More

Changing your Major

Before registering for classes, please call your admissions counselor to discuss changing your major. Requests to change majors will be automatically granted except in the cases of Nursing and Biomedical Engineering. The admissions committee must re-review your application to determine if you are eligible for Nursing or Biomedical Engineering. You do not need to speak with an academic advisor to change your major until after registering for fall classes.

AP/IB Credit Policy

Stevenson does accept scores on some AP and IB tests for transfer credit. Please click the following link for full details. Learn More

Office of Accessibility and Disability Services

Newly admitted students with disabilities who require accommodations should contact Office of Accessibility and Disability Services in the Office of Student Success as early as possible to initiate the intake and eligibility process. Learn More

Dates to Remember

January 15, 2026

Specialty Scholarship Application Deadline
Students wishing to apply for the Service and Leadership Scholars Programs, Visual Arts Scholarship, and Mock Trial Scholarship must submit their respective applications by January 15.

March 1, 2026
FAFSA Priority Deadline
You must submit the FAFSA if you wish to be considered for need-based financial aid.

Founders’ Scholarship Interview Deadline
Complete a campus visit and scholarship interview to be considered for our Founders’ Scholarship.

Theatre & Media Performance Scholarship Application Deadline
Students interested in the Theatre Involvement Scholarship or the Theatre Performance Scholarship must submit the respective application by March 1. More information is available here.

April 1, 2026
Marching Band, Color Guard, and Dance Line Scholarship Application Deadline
Students interested in this scholarship must submit a scholarship application by April 1. Accepted students who have applied will be contacted regarding next steps.

eSports Scholarship Application Deadline
Students interested in the eSports Scholarship must submit a scholarship application and interview with eSports Coordinator Jordan Sheets by April 1.

May 1, 2026
Enrollment Intent Form Due
Submit your $300 deposit along with your Enrollment Intent Form by May 1 to secure your place in the freshman class and housing, if applicable.

June 1, 2026
Required Student Health Profile Due
Please allow 2-4 weeks for completion of the form as immunization records from your physician will need to be submitted to the Wellness Center. Forms will be available in late Spring.

July 1, 2026

Roommate Request Due
Available for students who know with whom they would like to live may submit a roommate request in late Spring. Please see the Residence Life FAQ for request submission guidelines.

First-Year Residential Profile
All resident students must complete a First-Year Residential Profile whether or not you are requesting a specific roommate. The survey will be available later in the Spring and you’ll need your SU Single Sign-on login to access the page. You’ll receive instructions via email in late Spring to activate your SU Single Sign-On account.

July 15, 2026
Final Official High School Transcript Due
You must have an official copy of your final high school transcript (indicating graduation) to the Admissions Office. Please also remember to submit AP/IB test scores and college transcripts, if applicable.

August 2026
New Student Move-In Day – August 18-20, 2026

First Day of Classes – August 24, 2026

Accepted Fall Transfer Students

Explore the topics below for important transfer student information and answers to common questions:

Enrollment Deposit and Housing Reservation Forms

Once you have decided to enroll at Stevenson, you must let us know and reserve your space in the fall class by completing the Enrollment Intent Form and submitting your $300 enrollment deposit. You should submit your Enrollment Intent Form by May 1. If you are no longer interested in attending Stevenson University, you can withdraw by filling out the Withdrawal Form.

Plan your Campus Visit

We have several campus visit options available for you, including tours 7 days a week and virtual meetings with your admissions counselor! Schedule a Visit

In addition to our daily visits, we will be offering three Accepted Students’ Days in the spring. Register for an Accepted Students’ Day

Accepted Students’ Day

This spring we will be hosting three in-person Accepted Students’ Days on Saturdays February 7, March 7, and April 11, 2025. These events are a great opportunity to learn more about your major program, get familiar with on-campus resources, and meet your fellow Mustangs! Register Now

Transfer Student Academic Orientation, Course Registration, and Advising

All new students are required to complete an online academic orientation prior to course registration for the upcoming semester. After May 1, and after completing their required online academic orientation, students will work with the Office of Student Success to complete course registration and the math placement assessment. Detailed information will be sent to students after May 1. Learn More

Placement Testing

Some transfer students need to take a math placement assessment before registering for classes. Stevenson utilizes the ALEKS PPL system for math placement. Learn More

Math placement testing is required for any new student who has not received SU transfer credit for a credit-bearing math course. Note: Students who plan to major in the sciences and have math transfer credit should still consider completing the math placement test if that transfer credit isn’t for pre-calculus or above.

Student Health Profile

Stevenson’s Student Health Profile must be completed by all new, full-time students. The profile is completed online through the Wellness Center Secure Patient Portal. Students who deposit by May 1 will have access to this portal in late May after receiving their SU single sign-on account (one log-in and password for a variety of Stevenson services). In addition to the completed health profile, all full-time students – whether residential or commuter – are required to be immunized against MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) as well as Varicella (chickenpox) according to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). If immunization records are not available, students will be asked to show proof of immunity through Titer Test (blood work) results. All full-time students planning to live on-campus are also required to be immunized against Meningococcal disease.

Stevenson University highly recommends the COVID vaccine booster for all vaccinated students as well as reentry testing for all students regardless of vaccination status. For more information, visit the Wellness Center’s page.

There are three parts to the profile that must be completed online between late May and July 1 for fall entrance, after you have received an email with information about creating your Stevenson single sign-on account.

Additional health forms are required for athletes, nursing students, and medical laboratory science students. If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Center at 443-352-4200. If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Center at 443-352-4200. View our Health Forms page for more information and go to the Wellness Center Student Portal.

Financial Aid Information

Applying for Financial Aid

To be considered for need-based financial aid, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online at fafsa.ed.gov.

You will need a Federal Student Aid ID, if you don’t already have one, to complete and sign your FAFSA electronically. If you need to get a FSA ID, you may do so at https://fsaid.ed.gov/. Parents should also have a FSA ID if you meet the dependent student definition as described on the FAFSA. Learn more

Meet Your Financial Aid Counselor

The Financial Aid Office is here to serve you and your family. We strongly encourage students and families to contact our office whenever you need our assistance. From the day you apply for admission to the day you graduate, your financial aid counselor will be there to help guide you through the financial aid process. Find your Counselor

Financial Aid Appeal

We know that on occasion our financial aid awards do not align with a student or family’s expectations related to the cost of attendance. When expectations are not met, we invite students and families to follow the directions below to request to appeal their financial aid award. If a student or family’s finances have been impacted due to circumstances related to COVID-19, they are welcome to submit an appeal with that information.

Students and families with questions related to aid should contact our Financial Aid Office directly by calling 443-334-3200 or emailing financial-aid@stevenson.edu. Our financial aid staff are here to support and assist your students. Visit the Financial Aid Forms webpage to access the appeal form.

Changing Your Major

If you wish to change your major, please contact Transfer Admissions or 410-486-7001 before your scheduled New Student Registration Day.

AP/IB and CLEP Credit Policy

Stevenson accepts scores on some AP and IB tests, as well as CLEP exams, for transfer credit. Please review our information about advanced placement for full details.

Office of Accessibility and Disability Services

Newly admitted students with disabilities who require accommodations should contact Office of Accessibility and Disability Services in the Office of Student Success as early as possible to initiate the intake and eligibility process. Learn More

Dates to Remember

June
Tuition & Housing Bills
Check your mail or Self-Service account shortly after registration for your fall tuition bill, and if applicable, your housing bill. Learn More

July 1
Student Health Profile Due
All full-time commuter and residential students are required to submit this form. Remember to make an appointment with your doctor early to have this form completed in time.

Roommate Requests Due
Students who know with whom they would like to live may submit a roommate request. Learn More

First-Year Residential Profile
All resident students must complete a First-Year Residential Profile whether or not you are requesting a specific roommate. The survey is available on WebXpress and you’ll need your SU Single Sign-on login to access the page. You’ll receive instructions via email mid-May to activate your SU Single Sign-On account.

August 1
Final Official College Transcript Due
If we do not have your final official college transcript(s) with summer grades, please submit these by August 1.

New Student Move-In Day: August 18-20, 2026

First day of Fall Semester Classes: Monday, August 24, 2026

Accepted Spring Students

Explore the topics below for important spring transfer student information and answers to common questions:

Enrollment Deposit

To reserve your place for the spring semester, complete the Enrollment Intent Form (mail or online), along with your $300 enrollment deposit by December 1. The enrollment deposit is $300 for all students and is non-refundable after that date. The $300 will be applied to your fall semester tuition bill. Submit your Deposit

Questions regarding payment of the enrollment deposit should be directed to Admissions (for new freshmen students) at admissions@stevenson.edu or Transfer Admissions (for new transfer students) at transferadmissions@stevenson.edu or 410-486-7001.

Plan your Campus Visit

We have several campus visit options available for you, including tours 7 days a week and virtual meetings with your admissions counselor. Schedule a Visit

Student Health Profile

Stevenson’s Student Health Profile must be completed by all new, full-time students. The profile is completed online through the Wellness Center Secure Patient Portal. You’ll have access to the portal in December after submitting your enrollment deposit and receiving your SU single sign-on account.

The student health profile is required for all full-time residential and commuter students. In addition to the completed health profile, all full-time students – whether residential or commuter – are required to be immunized against MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) as well as Varicella (chickenpox) according to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). If immunization records are not available, students will be asked to show proof of immunity through Titer Test (blood work) results. All full-time students planning to live on-campus are also required to be immunized against Meningococcal disease.

Stevenson University strongly recommends the COVID vaccine booster for all vaccinated students as well as reentry testing for all students regardless of vaccination status. For more information, visit the Wellness Center’s page.

If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Center at 443-352-4200. View our Health Forms page for more information and go to the Wellness Center Student Portal. Additional health forms are required for athletes, nursing students, and medical laboratory science students. If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Center at 443-352-4200.

Financial Aid Information

Applying for Financial Aid

To be considered for need-based financial aid, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online at fafsa.ed.gov.

You will need a Federal Student Aid ID, if you don’t already have one, to complete and sign your FAFSA electronically. If you need to get a FSA ID, you may do so at https://fsaid.ed.gov/. Parents should also have a FSA ID if you meet the dependent student definition as described on the FAFSA. Learn more

Financial Aid Appeal

We know that on occasion our financial aid awards do not align with a student or family’s expectations related to the cost of attendance. When expectations are not met, we invite students and families to follow the directions below to request to appeal their financial aid award.

Students and families with questions related to aid should contact our Financial Aid Office directly by calling 443-334-3200 or emailing financial-aid@stevenson.edu. Our financial aid staff are here to support and assist your students. Visit the Financial Aid Forms webpage to access the appeal form.

Changing Your Major

If you wish to change your major, please contact Transfer Admissions (transferadmissions@stevenson.edu) or 410-486-7001 before your scheduled registration appointment.

AP/IB Credits and CLEP Policy

Stevenson accepts scores on some AP and IB tests, as well as CLEP exams, for transfer credit. Learn More

Office of Accessibility and Disability Services

Newly admitted students with disabilities who require accommodations should contact Disability Services in the Office of Student Success as early as possible to initiate the intake and eligibility process. Learn More

Important Dates

Final Official College Transcript Due: Please submit your final official college transcript(s) with spring grades ASAP.

Housing Application Deadline: January 9, 2026

First Day of Classes:

Enrollment Deposit & Housing Reservation

Once you have decided to enroll at Stevenson, please submit your Enrollment Intent Form and $300 deposit. Stevenson accepts payment via check, money order, or credit card (submit payment online). Checks and money orders should be made payable to Stevenson University. Funds from financial aid may not be applied to your enrollment deposit. For the fall semester, the enrollment deposit is non-refundable after May 1, and for the spring semester, the enrollment deposit is non-refundable after December 1. The enrollment deposit will be applied to your tuition bill for the respective semester. If you intend to live on-campus, select the Resident Student option on the enrollment intent form. Housing is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

A note regarding Financial Aid: If you have applied for financial aid and have not received your offer letter as of the deposit deadline, you may request an extension until you have been notified of your financial aid award. This is uncommon and typically only affects students who apply late for financial aid. Contact your Admissions counselor at 410-486-7001 to request an extension or for any other questions.

If you will not be enrolling at Stevenson, please complete the Accepted Student Withdrawal Form.

Accepted Student Profile – Freshmen

Each year Stevenson University receives thousands of applications for admission into our freshman class. Stevenson employs a selective admission process whereby we consider a student’s academic transcript including coursework and grades, writing ability, extracurricular and community activities, and letters of recommendation.

View Accepted Student Profile

Financial Aid

Applying for Financial Aid

To be considered for need-based financial aid, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online at studentaidgov. The 2026-2027 FAFSA will be available October 1. Stevenson’s priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA is March 1.

Meet Your Financial Aid Advisor

The Financial Aid Office is here to serve you and your family. We strongly encourage students and families to contact our office whenever you need our assistance. From the day you apply for admission to the day you graduate, your financial aid counselor will be there to help guide you through the financial aid process. You can schedule a meeting with a Financial Aid Advisor here.

Financial Aid Appeal

We know that on occasion our financial aid awards do not align with a student or family’s expectations related to the cost of attendance. When expectations are not met, we invite students and families to follow the directions below to request to appeal their financial aid award.

Students and families with questions related to aid should contact our Financial Aid Office directly by calling 443-334-3200 or emailing financial-aid@stevenson.edu. Our financial aid staff are here to support and assist your students. Visit the Financial Aid Forms webpage to access the appeal form.

Activating Your Single Sign-On Account for the Financial Aid Self-Service Portal

To activate Your Single Sign-On, follow the step-by-step instructions below. Please use a computer or laptop to activate your SSO. Your smartphone or tablet may not work for this process. 

        1. Go to the Account Activate Website at https://myaccount.stevenson.edu.

        2. Select the “Forgot your Password” option.

        3. Enter your username (get my username)  

        3. Enter the security Captcha and select Continue.

        4. Select your email from the list and select Continue.

        5. Check your email for a verification code and enter it in the box provided.

        6. Set your new SSO Password following the requirements on the website. 

Once completed with the steps above, you can now login to the Financial Aid Self-Service Portal using the following link: https://selfservice.stevenson.edu/student. Contact the Technology Support Center (443-334-3000; helpdesk@stevenson.edu) if you encounter issues and be sure to specify you are an applicant to Stevenson.

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