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Take your next steps as a 51³Ô¹Ï student.

Congratulations on your acceptance to 51³Ô¹Ï! We’re so excited to welcome you. You can keep up to date with everything you need to know on your way to enrollment via . Eligible students will also receive a financial aid award letter. (Haven't received this yet? Fill out your for award consideration).

When you're ready to make your decision, you can let us know on 51³Ô¹Ï Connect. We'll also post ways to engage with 51³Ô¹Ï like our signature Admitted Student Day events where you'll get to see our campus, and meet your future faculty and classmates.

Already submitted your deposit? The checkilist items below will give you a sense of what lies ahead, but always remember that 51³Ô¹Ï Connect is your most up-to-date source of information for enrollment steps.

Register for our events:

Want to see our campus?

We’d like to show you why we call 51³Ô¹Ï home, so you can start calling it home, too. At Admitted Student Day, you'll get an in-depth, faculty-led experience, visit one of our residence centers, discuss financial planning and scholarships, and learn all about our resources that will help you launch your creative career! Space is limited, so admitted students should sign up right away. 

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• admitted students
• undergraduates

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Can't come to campus? That's Okay!

We've planned several web-based events and presentations designed for you to find out if 51³Ô¹Ï is the right place for you. (We hope so!) Learn about our academic departments, financial aid options, and everything else you need to know to make your decision. Log in to 51³Ô¹Ï Connect to sign up!

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• admitted students
• undergraduates

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One-on-one Counselor Appointments

 

Schedule a one-on-one conversation with your Admissions Counselor. They can answer all of your questions about how to become a 51³Ô¹Ï student - and what to expect about life on camups once you get here.

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• admitted students
• undergraduates

After you're admitted:

• Apply for financial aid and/or scholarships

  If you have  with 51³Ô¹Ï’s school code (001665) and a portfolio or audition that demonstrates your best creative work, then you are being considered for every possible scholarship 51³Ô¹Ï can offer. There is nothing more to do at this time.

  If you earn additional scholarships via your FAFSA or portfolio/audition, we will notify you by email and update the electronic version of your Financial Aid Award Letter.

  You van visit 51³Ô¹Ï Central for more info. Learn how to secure your scholarship and the terms of your scholarship.

After you submit your deposit:

• Consider your funding sources

  If you received a Financial Aid Award Letter, you may need to submit additional documentation to secure the financial aid you have been offered. To see if you have any missing documents to submit, log in to your My51³Ô¹Ï portal, select the MyFinancials option, and look under "Missing Documents."

  You may also wish to use additional resources to pay for your education. Make a list of the third-party resources you have available, such as your work income, 529 plan, veteran benefits and employer reimbursement. Compare these funding sources to your costs to determine if you will need to borrow loans or sign up for a payment plan. 51³Ô¹Ï offers low-cost payment plans that allow you to spread your educational expenses over the term or the academic year.

  For more information about meeting the cost of your 51³Ô¹Ï education, visit colum.edu/wheretostart.

• Check your 51³Ô¹Ï email

  Office 365 is the official student email of 51³Ô¹Ï, and we'll use it to send critical information about registration, your academic progress, financial aid awards, events on campus, and much more.

  Please note: Until your first day of classes, continue to check both your personal email and your sudent email to make sure you are receiving all necessary communications.

• Apply for housing

  Take a look at 51³Ô¹Ï's housing options.

  The hosing application for students starting in fall 2023 will be available in early April.

  After you decide to enroll and make a deposit to confirm your attendance, you should complete a housing application. Students must submit a $500 prepayment when they apply. We expect new freshmen and transfers to live on campus their first year. See floor plans and photos and apply for housing—which is offered on a first-come, first-served basis—at colum.edu/residencelife.

• Submit AP and IB scores
  Official and exam results will be considered for college credit. Please request official score reports for 51³Ô¹Ï through the testing agency.
• Submit your final transcripts

  If you are currently enrolled in high school or a college or university, you must submit an official copy of your final transcript to Admissions. If you are submitting a high school transcript, it should include a graduation date. A college or university transcript should include final grades for the last term you were enrolled.

  Late transcripts can complicate registration, financial aid, and payment for your first semester.

  Transcripts should be sent directly to Admissions:
  
  51³Ô¹Ï Admissions
  600 S. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60605
• Provide your immunization records

  Illinois law requires that all students born on or after January 1, 1957, who enroll at least part-time (6 credit hours or more) must prove that they have immunity from certain communicable diseases: COVID-19, diphtheria, tetanus, measles, rubella, and mumps. Proof of immunity must be on file at the institution the student is currently attending.

  If you do not have a complete immunization record on file by the end of the eighth week of your first semester (not including the Summer semester) a registration hold will be placed on your academic record, and you will not be eligible to register for the following semester. Find out where to send your records.

• Register for classes

  New undergraduate students can start the registration process by completing their Registration Questionnaire (RQ). The RQ will be available on 51³Ô¹Ï Connect for deposited students starting in mid-April. The information you provide here will help your advisor create the right schedule for your first-semester at 51³Ô¹Ï.

  When your schedule is ready, you'll receive an email notification asking you to log onto 51³Ô¹Ï Connect and acknowledge receipt of it. Once you have your schedule, you are free to make changes in consultation with your Academic Advisor.