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 Transition to SRU 

 

SPOTLIGHT

     This checklist should help you learn more about Slippery Rock University and best prepare for your transfer transition.

 

Read about the University, your Academic Major, transfer policies, and graduation requirements so that you can make the best transfer decisions for you.

 

Investigate career trends associated with your Major and
"Find Your Direction!"

 

Visit the University for an individual appointment and/or campus tour, or schedule a phone appointment.

 

Visit with an SRU Transfer Counselor on your community college campus during a Transfer Day.
 

Request a preliminary evaluation of transfer credits.

  Talk to friends and counselors who know SRU.
 

Apply for Admission online, adhering to the recommended timelines:
       - for Summer or Fall: apply by end of
February

       - for Spring: apply by the end of September

 

When offered admission, pay your $90 enrollment deposit.

 

Bookmark the Academic Calendar on the SRU website and mark your calendar with important dates.

 

Expect an email with Advising and Registration instructions just prior to the Registration period.

 

Arrange an appointment with your academic department immediately after you receive the above email. (Do not come to campus without first scheduling an appointment.)

 

If you hope to live on-campus, go to the
Office of Residence Life website for further instructions and information. On-campus housing is not guaranteed for transfer students. If you hope to live off-campus, plan early. 

 

Apply for Financial Aid using recommended timelines, indicating SRU as your chosen institution.  If transferring for a Spring semester, contact the SRU Financial Aid Office or visit their web page for specific instructions.

 

Attend an Orientation session before you begin your first semester's enrollment. Prior to the first semester, watch your mail for your invitation.

 

Obtain a parking pass during Orientation or complete the online form on the University Police's website.

 

Obtain a Photo ID during Orientation or at the
ID Card Office 
in Watson Hall.

 

Purchase books at the SGA Bookstore or via the internet.

 

Learn more about the University's Technology and how to use your University email address during Orientation.

 

Learn how to use the University's library system during Orientation or visit Bailey Library during the first few weeks of the semester.

 

 

  

On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing is not guaranteed for transfer students.
In order to request housing, you must have your SRU user ID, which is generated once your enrollment deposit is processed. Visit
Residence Life's website
for more information.


Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Slippery Rock University
1 Morrow Way
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Phone: (724) 738-2015
Fax: (724) 738-2913