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Advising Information

Instructions for New Freshmen

Apply for Admission

Any person who wishes to enroll at IPFW must submit a completed application. Applications are available in the IPFW Admissions Office (Kettler Hall, Room 111), in your high school's guidance office, or online at /admissions/. You will also need to submit a high-school transcript or GED scores, and a $30 application fee. Unless you graduated from high school more than 2 years ago, you must also submit SAT I or ACT scores.

The mailing address for Admissions is:

IPFW Admissions
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499

Apply for Financial Aid

File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before March 10. The FAFSA is available in the IPFW Financial Aid Office (Kettler Hall, Room 102B), in your high school's guidance office, or online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Apply for scholarships. Many scholarships have Spring deadlines.

Apply for Student Housing

If you are planning to live on campus, you must apply for your accomodations at the IPFW Student Housing community by submitting a fully complete applicaiton with a $20 non-refundable application fee and a $150 refundable security deposit. If you are interested in filling out an application for IPFW student housing, you can find more information at www.ipfwstudenthousing.com, or contact the student housing office (Kettler G98F) at 260-481-4180 or info@ipfwstudenthousing.com.

Take the Math, English and Reading Placement Tests

These required placement tests are administered by appointment in Testing Services (Kettler 232). The tests are FREE and take about 90 minutes. You should take the placement tests seriously. Your advisor will use your placement test results to determine what courses you will be allowed to take. Your test resultes may result in extra required courses and/or strict limitations on which courses may be taken.

Attend Student Orientation, Advisement & Registration (SOAR)

All new freshmen are required to attend SOAR. This day-long session is designed to provide general information about IPFW, as well as pertinent information regarding academic programs, college policies, and student life. During SOAR, you will meet with an academic advisor who will assist you with registering for classes. You will not be allowed to register for classes until you have attended SOAR.

We begin sending SOAR information to newly admitted freshmen in April.

Visit the SOAR website for more information.

Pay fees or finalize financial aid with the Financial Aid Office

Payment plans are available! Be aware of deadlines and pay on time to avoid any penalties. Fee payment deadlines are printed in the Schedule of Classes or are available at the Bursar's website. Fees may be paid by mail, by phone, by internet through OASIS, or in person.

Textbooks

You may get your textbooks and lab manuals from the IPFW Bookstore (Kettler Hall, lower level), or visit the online bookstore. Bring a copy of your schedule to the bookstore to determine what textbooks you need. Your instructors will inform you of any additional materials needed in the classroom; and most of these items can be purchased at the bookstore.

Activate Student Computer and E-mail Account

You should receive a Student Computer Account activation packet in the mail that details how to activate your student account. Additional information about student computer accounts is available at the ITS Student Computer Accounts web page or the ITS Help Desk in KT 206. You must activate your student account to use student-access computer labs on campus; to have an IPFW e-mail account that professors, advisors and other students can use to contact you; and to access the online component of classes that utilize this technology.

Obtain a Student ID Card

Official university IDs, with name and student identification number, are issued to new IPFW students free of charge and are required to access many university services, including library services, Gates Sports Center facilities, and free or reduced admission to athletic events. IDs and validations are issued at the Walb Union Information Desk. Current IPFW registration and a valid driver's license with photo are required to obtain an ID. Replacement IDs are available for $20.

Begin classes and get involved

Have a great semester.

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