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Alumni Spotlight
Freelance Musician, Maria Fesz '09, teaches private cello lessons through Mount Union's Preparatory Division and plays her cello in numerous regional orchestras, for weddings, musicals, etc. Read more.
To Do

Fill out the FAFSA

 

Be looking for your financial aid award package

 

If opting out of the health insurance plan offered by UMU, complete the online waiver by September 7.

 

Register for Preview 

 

Complete your housing form.

 

 

Complete the Think About It Program by September 11. Check your email for more information.

 

Send final transcripts for HS, dual credit, or post-secondary work (through August) 

 
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Upcoming Events

   

August 28-30 - Fall Orientation

August 31 - First Day of Classes 

 

Full Calendar of Events
Athletic Events

Week of Welcome - August 30-September 5, 2015
Next week at this time, you might be sitting in your very first class at Mount Union! One awesome thing about being a Purple Raider? The first week of classes doesn't ONLY mean the first week of classes. Beginning Sunday, August 30, the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership will host the annual Week of Welcome, a week filled with fun events for all students. The following is a list of scheduled events:
 
Sunday, August 30
Concert with Cover Drive 6 p.m., Quad
Cover Drive is a band on a mission to bring the sunshine and sounds of their native Barbados to the world. They have shared the stage with Kelly Clarkson and fellow Barbados native, Rihanna, and their YouTube/Vevo views are at more than 21 million. Come sway to their fresh, fun, feel-good, sun-soaked sound, and enjoy some Caribbean cuisine and giveaways!

Monday, August 31 - First Day of Classes
Morning Madness: Donuts and Coffee 7 - 11 a.m., Academic Mall
Raider Programming Board (RPB) will be in the Academic Mall serving donuts, coffee and juice for students passing by on their first day of class.
 
Tuesday, September 1
Grab-and-go Lunch Giveaway 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Academic Mall
Raider Programming Board (RPB) will be in the academic mall handing out lunches to students on their first day of Tuesday class.

Commuter Social 4 - 6 p.m., Hoover Price Campus Center
A social event planned for Mount Union commuter students, featuring food, car-care giveaways, and prizes. The Dean of Students provides this opportunity for individuals to meet and mingle with fellow commuters including upperclassmen.

Wednesday, September 2
Raider Fest 4 - 6:30 p.m., Academic Mall
This event hosts most of Mount Union's campus organizations. From Greek life to academic clubs, this is a great way to become involved on campus as an incoming student.

Lip Sync Contest 8 - 10 p.m., Hoover Price Campus Center
An event filled with singing, food and fun, this is an opportunity to mingle, meet more incoming students, and showcase your talent!
 
Thursday, September 3
Movie in the Quad "Jurassic World" 9 p.m. - midnight, Quad
Watch "Jurassic World" before it is even released for sale. Students should bring lawn chairs, blankets and friends. We'll provide the popcorn and candy!
 
Friday, September 4
Tie-Dye and Nachos 8 - 10 p.m. at Hoover Price Campus Center
A classic Mount Union combination!  Enjoy some nachos and get a new T-shirt at this campus event.

Saturday, September 5
Humans v. Zombies 7:30 p.m., Campus Grounds
Students are invited to play Humans vs. Zombies at campus grounds, a great way to enjoy the first weekend on campus.  Prizes go to the longest-surviving zombies and humans.
Fall Orientation - August 28-30, 2015
We are very excited for you to join the Mount Union family and can't wait to see you all at Fall Orientation! This weekend is designed to not only give you time to settle in on campus, but also to share important resources, help you meet more first-year students, introduce you to your Raider Guide and have you meet for your first class of the year - your First Year Seminar class. For more detailed information about the weekend, be sure to check out the full schedule online!

**Remember that all first-year students are required to participate in all of Fall Orientation, so please plan accordingly!
 
Students Living on Campus
If you are a residential student, you will check in for Fall Orientation at the same time you pick up your key for your fall housing, which you can begin doing at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 28. You'll go directly to the hall you'll be living in to pick up this information as well as to get help unloading your car from some current students!
 
Commuter Students
If you are a commuter student, you will check in for Fall Orientation at the Information Desk in the Hoover-Price Campus Center between 1 and 2 p.m. on Friday, August 28. At that time, you can also pick up meal tickets to use throughout the weekend while you are on campus. Fall Orientation is for both commuters and residential students, and there is a special commuter student reception on Friday night, so please plan to stick around for this!
Dual Credit and Post-Secondary Transcript Request
If you are intending to bring in credit from a dual credit or PSEO program you will need to order an official transcript from the college or university that awarded the credit. The transcript must be sent to the Office of Admission.
Email Series

From now until mid-August, you'll receive a weekly email from Mount Union with everything you need to know before arriving on campus in August. These short and simple emails will keep you on track to becoming a Purple Raider. Have a question you'd like to see answered in a future email? Email us at [email protected].

Plus, one lucky Purple Raider will win Mount Union gear each week. All you have to do is prove to us that you read this email by answering our one-question quiz. 
 
Is this your first email from us? Check out our past issues to see what you've missed. 
Website Just For You

As an incoming new student at the University of Mount Union, we've created a one-stop website specifically designed to meet your needs. With first-year FAQs about many of our campus services and a handy checklist of next steps to take on your journey to Mount Union, you can't go wrong by checking the website out or emailing us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Class of 2019 Facebook Group

  Join the official University of Mount Union Class of 2019 Facebook group today!

  • Get to know your classmates
  • Receive updates on upcoming events and important information
  • Learn more about academics, housing, student life, dining, etc.
  • Share photos and videos  
  • Ask questions (we'll answer!)