Fontbonne University Admittance Packet

April 1, 2020 Jane Doe 123 Evergreen Terrace Springfield, MO 90210 Dear Jane, Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that you have been accepted for admission into Fontbonne University as a degree-seeking student. You have been admitted for the Fall 2020 semester. You have chosen an institution with high academic standards and a supportive environment that will allow you to grow as an individual both inside and outside the classroom.

To register for classes, you will need to contact the Kinkel Center for Academic Support to speak with an advisor. You can call 314-719-3627 to set up a time to register for courses. Please know that as a degree-seeking student, you may be eligible for financial assistance.

Your transition to Fontbonne is important to us. If you have any questions, please call 314-889-1400 and our admission office will be happy to assist you. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!

Best,

Michelle C. Palumbo Associate Vice President for Admission

Office of Admission

6800 Wydown Blvd. | St. Louis, MO 63105 | 314 889 1400 | fontbonne.edu

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LIFE SERVICES AID STUDENT RESIDENTIAL FINANCIAL ATHLETICS

HONOR SOCIETIES

Women’s Teams:

Alpha Lambda Delta (first-time first-year students)

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Stunt, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, COED Teams:

Cheerleading, Dance, Esports

Delta Mu Delta (business)

Kappa Gamma Pi (Catholic)

Men’s Teams:

Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Beta Beta Beta (biological sciences)

Lambda Pi Eta (communication)

Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership)

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YOU HAVE A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT COLLEGE. DON’T WORRY. WE HAVE ANSWERS.

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YOU HAVE A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT COLLEGE. DON’T WORRY. WE HAVE ANSWERS.

Ease into your Fontbonne University experience with Griffin 101, our first-year and transfer student orientation and registration! It’s quick and easy, and it will introduce you and your family to Fontbonne.

HIGHLIGHTS: • Enroll in courses.

• Learn about campus life and the resources you can

We offer Griffin 101 events on several dates throughout

• Meet academic advisors and other faculty.

Check for updates at fontbonne.edu/griffin101

use as a student.

• Complete your documents for financial aid.

the summer. More information is coming soon!

Financial Aid

AID

FINANCIAL FOLLOW THIS CHECKLIST TO MAKE COLLEGE AS AFFORDABLE AS POSSIBLE.

File the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. Make sure you are using the correct FAFSA form for the year in which you will be enrolling.

Add Fontbonne’s school code (002464) to get a complete financial aid estimate.

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File the FAFSA any time after Oct. 1 to receive an early award for the fall semester! Priority deadline is Feb. 1.

Contact your admission counselor to find out if you might be eligible for Fontbonne talent or recognition scholarships.

Search for outside scholarships. There are many scholarships available that go unawarded because students don’t apply for them.

Attend any financial aid planning nights that are available through your high school or community organizations.

Questions?

Our financial aid counselors are

always willing to help. Contact them at fontbonne.edu/finaidstaff

STUDENT SERVICES Student Services

STUDENT

SERVICES STUDENT AFFAIRS

THE KINKEL CENTER FOR

Get your student ID, learn more about

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

the residence halls, explore your faith, practice interviewing for a job, serve

others and resolve problems. Have a

question? The student affairs staff will be happy to help – or point you in the right direction.

Location: Medaille Hall, first floor 314.889.4516

The Division of Student Affairs includes: Athletics: DSAC, Room 220

Campus Ministry: Medaille Hall, Room 50 Career Development: Medaille Hall, Student Affairs Office

Center of Leadership and Community Engagement: Medaille Hall, 4th Floor

Whether you need help with college

algebra, can’t figure out APA style of

writing, or could benefit from test-taking advice, the Kinkel Center for Academic Resources can address your academic resource needs. Academic tutoring is

available in business, math, science and

writing. Academic coaching can address a variety of academic performance issues. Disability services address

the academic accommodation needs of those students with documented

disabilities. All of these services are free

and available to all Fontbonne University students.

Location: Ryan Hall, 3rd Floor

Counseling & Wellness: Medaille Hall, Student Affairs Office

Residential Life: Medaille Hall, Student Affairs Office

Multicultural Affairs: Medaille Hall, Student Affairs Office

Learn more about services that can support you personally and academically at fontbonne.edu/studentservices

Residential Life

LIFE

RESIDENTIAL Whether you’re already excited to live on campus or you

RESIDENCE HALLS

haven’t quite made up your mind, consider this: national

St. Joseph’s (The Joe):

higher GPAs than non-residents. Plus, since you’re already

rooms for first-year students.

statistics show that resident students typically earn

on campus, you won’t miss a minute of door decorating contests, movie nights or late-night pizza parties.

Find applications, rates, deadlines and more at

fontbonne.edu/reslife. Housing assignments will be sent in June and December.

Traditional double-occupancy

Medaille: Single occupancy

rooms with adjoining bathrooms.

Southwest: Apartment-style living for upper-classmen.

THE CHECKLIST 1. Pay your enrollment deposit ($200 housing; $100 tuition). fontbonne.edu/enrolldep 2. Fill out your appropriate housing application contract packet. fontbonne.edu/housingapp 3. Receive a priority room assignment if your deposit and application are turned in before the deadline.

4. Receive all required immunizations, fill out a medical form, and turn it into the office of residential life before the deadline.

5. Plan! Pack! Prepare!

Questions?

Contact the Residential Life staff at 314.889.1422 or residentiallife@fontbonne.edu

Get Involved

GET

INVOLVED ATHLETICS

HONOR SOCIETIES

Women’s Teams:

Alpha Lambda Delta (first-time first-year students)

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Stunt, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling Men’s Teams: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling COED Teams: Cheerleading, Dance, Esports Learn more about athletics at fontbonnegriffins.com

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Beta Beta Beta (biological sciences) Delta Mu Delta (business)

Kappa Gamma Pi (Catholic)

Lambda Pi Eta (communication)

Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership) Phi Kappa Phi (interdisciplinary) Pi Lambda Theta (education) Psi Chi (psychology)

Phi Alpha (social work)

Sigma Tau Delta (English)

Griffin Gamers

1G Collective

Griffin Roar

Black Student Union (BSU)

Latino Hispanic Union (LHU)

Creative Writing Club

National Student Speech Language Hearing

Dance Team

Peace Corp Prep

Donald Suggs Multicultural Leadership Program

Residence Hall Association (RHA)

Fellowship of Collegiate Athletes (FCA)

Student Association for Family and Consumer

Fontbonne Activities Board (FAB)

Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC)

Fontbonne’s LGBTQIA Alliance for Respect an Equality (F.L.A.R.E.)

Student Government Association (SGA)

GOLD Leadership Program

University Choir

Griffin’s Achieving Progress (GAP)

Wing Leaders

Association of Computer Machinery (ACM)

Hackers Club

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Math and Computer Science Club

Dance Marathon

Association (NSSLHA)

Disney Leadership Institute

Robotics Team

Enactus

Social Work Club

First Leaders

Sciences (SAFCS)

Fontbonne International Student Alliance (FISA)

Students For Life

Fontbonne Student Ambassadors

Theatre

Griffin 101 Leaders

University Instrumental Ensemble Women Mentoring Women

Enrollment Deposit ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT

HOUSING DEADLINES

The purpose of the enrollment deposit is to confirm your

Fall semester: Priority placement is given to students whose

Once you have paid the deposit, you are eligible to register

assignments are mailed in June). For applications received after

place in the beginning term of your choice at Fontbonne.

for classes. Paying the enrollment deposit promptly gives

you priority for both registration and housing. The amount required to confirm your enrollment and your desire to

live in on-campus housing is $300. Of this amount, $100 is credited to your account in your first semester of

enrollment; $200 credited to residence hall. If you do not plan to live on campus, you only need to submit a $100 deposit. The deposit is non-refundable after Dec. 1 for spring enrollment and May 1 for fall enrollment.

application and deposit are received by May 1 (room

May 1, room assignments are mailed the last week of July.

Spring semester: Priority placement is given to students

whose application and deposit are received by Dec. 1 (room assignments are mailed in January).

FINANCIAL AID In order to be considered for federal, state and Fontbonne

need-based aid, you will need to file the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Fontbonne’s financial aid priority

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION – GRIFFIN 101 Once you have paid your enrollment deposit, you are eligible to participate in a new student registration session. You will be mailed information regarding the time and place of your

new student registration. This process may, in certain cases, require an on-campus assessment in math and/or English in order to best place you in the appropriate classes.

filing deadline is Feb. 1. So that a financial aid counselor

can create a financial aid package for you, please include

Fontbonne’s school code (002464) on the FAFSA. File the

FAFSA any time after Oct. 1 to receive an early award for the fall semester!

KEY CONTACT INFORMATION Admission

Financial Aid

RESIDENTIAL LIFE Living on campus is a great way to fully join the Fontbonne

1.800.205.5862 or fbyou@fontbonne.edu

314.889.1414 or financialaid@fontbonne.edu

Residential Life 314.889.1422 or reslife@fontbonne.edu

University community. Fontbonne offers three residence

halls on campus. Your time in the residence halls will allow you to develop relationships with other students, create effective study habits, participate in campus-based

activities and get to class in a matter of minutes. Priority

for on-campus housing is based on the date on which you submit your enrollment deposit.

ONLINE PAYMENT For your convenience, you can pay your enrollment deposit online. Simply go to fontbonne.edu/enrolldep Or you can send in the form below with a check.

ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT

NAME __________________________________________________________________________________________

Please complete and return this form with

ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________________

your $300 deposit ($100 if you do not wish to live in a Fontbonne residence hall) to: Office of Admission

CITY __________________________________________________ STATE _________ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

ZIP ____________________

_ _ _-_ _ -_ _ _ _

Fontbonne University 6800 Wydown Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63105-3098.

Please check if you are:

Checks should be made payable to Fontbonne University.

The enrollment deposit is refundable until Dec. 1 for new

students entering in the spring semester and May 1 for new

students entering in the fall semester upon written request to the vice president for enrollment management.

FRESHMAN __ TRANSFER __

Semester of entry:

FALL 20___ SPRING 20___

April 1, 2020 Jane Doe 123 Evergreen Terrace Springfield, MO 90210 Dear Jane, Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that you have been accepted for admission into Fontbonne University as a degree-seeking student. You have been admitted for the Fall 2020 semester. You have chosen an institution with high academic standards and a supportive environment that will allow you to grow as an individual both inside and outside the classroom.

To register for classes, you will need to contact the Kinkel Center for Academic Support to speak with an advisor. You can call 314-719-3627 to set up a time to register for courses. Please know that as a degree-seeking student, you may be eligible for financial assistance.

Your transition to Fontbonne is important to us. If you have any questions, please call 314-889-1400 and our admission office will be happy to assist you. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!

Best,

Michelle C. Palumbo Associate Vice President for Admission

Office of Admission

6800 Wydown Blvd. | St. Louis, MO 63105 | 314 889 1400 | fontbonne.edu