Accepted Students

IT'S YOUR TIME
Congratulations on your acceptance to Aquinas!

As a new student to Aquinas, we're sure you have many questions regarding your enrollment in the fall. We're here to help! Connect with your Admissions Counselor and log in to your Application Status Page. 

What's Next?

See what the next steps are for you! 

1. Visit Aquinas

2. Apply for and confirm Financial Aid

  • File the FAFSA (January 1-May 1 priority dates) and include our school code (002239)
  • Apply for outside private scholarships (through community organizations, schools or websites like Fastweb and wearetheindependents.com)
  • Receive and review Financial Aid Award Notice (Any questions? Contact us!)

3. Commit to Aquinas

  • Submit Enrollment Deposit ($300 for students starting in August or $150 for students starting in January). Refundable until June 1st. 
    • Online - Credit/Debit (2.3% fee plus $0.30 per transaction fee) or ACH/checking account ($0.25 fee)
    • Phone - (616) 632-2864, to pay with Visa/MC/Discover Credit Card (2.55% fee)
    • Mail - Send check payable to Aquinas College to: Aquinas College, c/o Admissions Office, 1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
  • Register for STAR (Student Testing, Advising and Registration session) - registration will be available soon!
  • Inform all other colleges/universities of your decision

4. Prepare for Aquinas

  • Complete your Housing Application (Three-year residency requirement unless residing with parents/legal guardians at their primary residence in Kent County or in a neighboring county, if at a location within a 45-minute driving distance)
  • Complete First Year Advising Form - this form will be available soon!
  • Request your final transcripts from high school
  • Submit Heath/Immunization Form
  • Attend STAR 
  • Move-In and New Student Orientation - Thursday, August 15 through Saturday, August 17
  • Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@AQadmissions) and Instagram

  1. Visit Aquinas
    • Personal Visit (Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., appointment and campus tour included)
  2. Apply for and confirm Financial Aid
    • File the FAFSA (January 1-March 1 priority dates)
    • Apply for outside private scholarships (through community organizations, schools, apps like Scholly or websites like Fastweb)
    • Receive and review Financial Aid Award Notice (Any questions? Contact us!)
  3. Review your transfer credit evaluation

  4. Commit to Aquinas (Please log in to your Student Status Page)

    • Submit Enrollment Deposit ($300 for students starting in August or $150 for students starting in January). Refundable until June 1st. 

    • Online - Credit/Debit (2.3% fee plus $0.30 per transaction fee) or ACH/checking account ($0.25 fee)

    • Phone - 616-632-2864, to pay with Visa/MC/Discover Credit Card (2.55% fee)

    • Mail (Send check payable to Aquinas College to: Aquinas College, c/o Admissions Office, 1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506)

  5. Sign up for a Transfer Registration (Dates to be determined).

  6. Inform all other colleges/universities of your decision
  7. Prepare for Aquinas

  1. Visit Aquinas
    • Personal Visit (Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m., appointment and campus tour included)
  2. Apply for and confirm Financial Aid
    • File the FAFSA
    • Apply for outside private scholarships (through community organizations, schools, apps like Scholly or websites like Fastweb)
    • Receive and review Financial Aid Award Notice (Any questions? Contact us!)
  3. Review you transfer credit evaluation if applicable
  4. Commit to Aquinas (Please log in to your Student Status Page)
    • Submit Enrollment Deposit ($150 for students starting in January). Refundable until June 1st.
      • Online - Credit/Debit (2.3% fee plus $0.30 per transaction fee) or ACH/checking account ($0.25 fee)
      • Phone - 616-632-2864, to pay with Visa/MC/Discover Credit Card (2.55% fee)
      • Mail (Send check payable to Aquinas College to: Aquinas College, c/o Admissions Office, 1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506)
    • Register for New Student Registration 
    • Inform all other colleges/universities of your decision
  5. Prepare for Aquinas