Next Steps for Transfer, Adult and Returning Students

1. Prepare for Registration

• Explore the program sheet for your major

  We encourage you to check out your program sheet to see the classes you will take to earn your degree.

• Submit your New Student Enrollment Form (First-time & transfer only)

  First-time and transfer students are required to submit a New Student Enrollment form in their applicant portal. Returning students do not need to submit this form. The form will be available for Spring 2025 in mid-October. It will be available for Fall 2025 on February 15.

• Complete class placement testing (if applicable)

  Learn more about class placement.

• Request updated official transcripts and AP/IB scores

  Request for updated official transcripts to be sent from the issuing institution to CMU. Request for AP or IB scores to be sent from the respective testing organization to CMU.

• Review your DegreeWorks report

  Transfer credits are posted in the DegreeWorks app on the applications page in MAVzone.

• Address any registration holds

  Check to see if you have any registration holds.

2. Class Registration

• First-Time Adult Students

  Submit your New Student Enrollment Form. Then, you can choose to have your schedule built by an academic advisor or you may self-register when your registration window opens.

• Transfer Students

  See registration windows based on class standing to determine when you may self-register or schedule an advising appointment. You have the option to have your schedule built by an academic advisor. Make sure to address any registration holds before your registration window opens.

• Returning Students

  See registration windows based on class standing to determine when you may self-register or schedule an advising appointment. Make sure to address any registration holds before your registration window opens.

3. Finalize Enrollment

• Confirm your tuition classification status

  This is listed on your acceptance letter. If it’s not what you expected, contact the Tuition Classification Officer in the Admissions Office at [email protected].

• Authorize the College Opportunity Fund (and apply if needed)

  If you are classified as an in-state student (Colorado resident), this will reduce your direct tuition cost. After you apply, you must authorize COF on the 'My Account' page in MAVzone.

• Verify your Social Security Number

  Review and your Social Security Number on the 'My Account' page in MAVzone.

• Submit your immunization records

  Colorado State law requires all college students to show proof of vaccinations.

• Submit proof of Selective Service

  Submit your proof of registration if requested.

• Address other registration holds

  Make sure you identify and address your registration holds. Click for details of common holds.

4. Student Finances

• Create a student budget

  Use this interactive budgeting tool to help make a plan for your student finances.

• Complete or update the FAFSA or CASFA

  The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines a student's eligibility for financial aid such as grants and loans and is the first step to be considered for work study. The CASFA is available for undocumented/DACA Colorado ASSET students.

• Apply for scholarships

  CMU Merit Scholarships are automatically offered based on the application for admission. CMU also offers a yearly scholarship application in MAVzone. The priority due date is February 10 for the following academic year. The deadline for the Reisher Scholarship is May 3 for transfer students.

• Review and accept your financial aid award offer

  Your offer will be available after you have applied for financial aid and provided any additional documentation if requested.

• Review the Financial Responsibility Agreement

  Carefully review and accept the agreement.

• View and manage your bill

  The ePay app is where you can view your semester bill. Semester bills are due at the beginning of the semester by being paid in full or by enrolling in a free semester payment plan. You can set up electronic refunds and give a parent or supporter access to ePay for billing purposes.

5. Housing and Campus Arrival

CMU requires that all students admitted as first-year freshmen (defined as any student who graduated from high school within one year of enrollment term) live in a residence hall for four semesters, subject to availability of space, unless they request and are granted an exemption prior to fulfilling the four-semester requirement. 

If you have questions about on-campus living, please contact the Residence Life Office at [email protected]. 

• View residence hall and dining options

  On-campus living offers a multitude of opportunities for academic and personal growth in a safe and welcoming environment.

• Apply for housing

  The housing application opens on November 1 for the following spring and fall. Submit your housing contract, application and $200 prepayment.

• View your housing assignment

  The Residence Life Office will email you when your housing assignment is available. You can also check your MyHousing app.

• Explore off-campus housing

  Check out our official off-campus housing partners.

• Complete your MAVcard submission process

  Open the MyPhotos App in MAVzone.

• View the CMU academic calendar

  Familiarize yourself with important dates, semester breaks and exam schedules.

• Look up your textbooks

  Use the Maverick Store search tool to identify the textbooks you'll need.

• Purchase your parking pass

  Purchase your residential or commuter parking pass for the semester.

• Attend New Mav Days

  New Mav Days is required for all incoming freshman and transfer students.