Congratulations -- you've been accepted to UT. Now what? Use this step-by-step guide as a tool to help you through the enrollment process and you'll be on your way to becoming a UT Rocket!
Step 1 - Apply for Financial Aid
File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Pick up a form in the Office of Student Financial Aid, or file online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For more information, visit www.financialaid.utoledo.edu.
Step 2 - Apply for Housing
Housing fills quickly, so if you plan to live on campus or in the University-arranged housing, complete your housing contract and return it with your housing deposit as soon as possible. UT's Office of Commuter and Off-Campus Services provides assistance with off-campus housing.
For more information, please visit these related links:
Step 3 - Inquire about Scholarships/Awards
Funds for adult/transfer scholarships and awards are in great demand. To be considered, students must be admitted. Transfer students must have a completed FAFSA on file.
For more information, please visit:
http://financialaid.utoledo.edu/
Step 4 - Register for Rocket Launch or Rocket Transition
Rocket Launch and Rocket Transition are required one-day programs designed to assist you in making the transition to UT and are valuable to any incoming student whether this is your first college experience directly from high school, you are transferring from another institution, or you are coming to school later in your life. For more information, check out the program's Web page at UT Orientation
Step 5 - Take Placement Tests Prior to Rocket Launch or Rocket Transition
If you have never attended college, call or visit one of UT's testing sites.
NOTE: Transfer students will be informed in their Transfer Credit Evaluation e-mail of any placement tests that are needed. Call your UT college office if you do not receive your Transfer Credit Evaluation e-mail.
Step 6 - Attend Rocket Launch or Rocket Transition
During Rocket Launch or Rocket Transition you will have an opportunity to:
- Meet with an adviser, and register for your classes
- Talk to a financial aid representative
- Obtain your Rocket Card
- Learn about UT service, activities and events
- Talk with current students and ask questions
- Learn about on-campus and off-campus housing
Step 7 - Accept or Waive UT Health Insurance
Be sure to accept the mandatory health insurance or waive the insurance with your current health insurance information. Health insurance is mandatory for all students who are registered for six or more credit hours. You can accept or waive UT health insurance by logging into the UT portal at myUT.
- Login using your user name and your password.
- Go to Registration and select the term in which you are going to accept/waive the insurance.
- On the menu, select Health Insurance Waiver and provide the necessary information. If you are going to waive the insurance, be sure that you have your card that provides you with the insurance policy number, company name and telephone number.
Step 8 - Make Payment
UT offers a variety of payment methods, including VISA, MASTERCARD, and the Installment Payment Plan. For more information, please contact the Bursar's Office
Additional Information
Parking
You may order a parking permit when you register for classes at Rocket Launch and it will be billed to you along with your balance of fees. Or, you can purchase a parking permit in the Parking Services Office located in Rocket Hall 1610.
The University of Toledo Student ID (Rocket Card)
After you have registered for classes, you will need to obtain a University of Toledo Student Identification Card (Rocket Card) in the ID Center in Rocket Hall Room 1610.
Books
The University of Toledo Bookstore is located in the Student Union Room 1570 across from the food court. Bring your class schedule with you when you purchase your books.
Office of Accessibility
Students with documented disabilities that would require services should contact the Office of Accessibility at 419.530.4981 for assistance. Please contact the Office of Accessibility as soon as possible so that they can be of assistance during the testing, advising and registration process.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please call the Office of Undergraduate Admission at 419.530.8700 or 800.5TOLEDO, or e-mail us at enroll@utnet.utoledo.edu.