| Month | Description |
|---|---|
| October | Family Weekend is in October 7 - 9. |
| October | Homecoming Weekend is October 22 - 24. |
| November | Keep in contact with your transfer admissions counselor. This person is available to help you through the college admission process and knows about all the deadlines, forms and important events. |
| November | Research scholarships. Utilize the resources available from your local library, web sites, parents' work, your employer and church. |
| November | Get some great scholarship information from our financial aid web site. |
| November | Thanksgiving break is November 25 - 26. Classes resume on Monday, November 29. |
| December | Apply for outside funding or scholarships. (You'll be busy writing essays!) |
| December | Don't have a PIN (Personal Identification Number) for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Then obtain one at the U.S. Department of Education PIN web site. |
| December | Collect family tax information and file your taxes as soon as possible. UST's priority deadline for financial aid is April 1. Be sure to file your FAFSA by this date. |
| December | Christmas break is December 23 – January 2. |
| January | After January 1, or as soon as you file your Federal Taxes, you should file your FAFSA electronically. The FAFSA school code for St. Thomas is 002345. |
| January | Be wary of web sites or services that charge a fee for financial aid. Filing the FAFSA is free. January-term classes begin on Monday, Jan 3. |
| January | Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 17; no classes. |
| February | Keep in contact with your transfer admissions counselor . This person is available to help you through the college admission process and knows about all the deadlines, forms and important events. |
| February | Spring semester classes begin on Monday, January 31. |
| March | Your Student Aid Report (SAR) will either be sent to you electronically or by mail. You will receive your SAR 1-3 weeks after you file the FAFSA. |
| March | Spring Break is March 21 - 25. Classes resume on Monday, March 28. |
| March | Want to live on-campus? The Office of Undergraduate Admissions offers residence hall tours on Mondays through Thursdays in the spring. |
| April | Easter break is April 22 - 25. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 26. |
| April | If you want to live on campus, make sure you sent in your housing deposit and paperwork. |
| April | Notify in writing the schools you will not be attending. |
| April | Thinking about a major in business? Attend the Business Advantage event. Hear from the Opus College of Business faculty about the opportunities that await you. |
| May | Hold on to your course syllabi in case we need them to evaluate your course work. |
| May | If you haven’t already done so, complete your confirming and housing deposits and paperwork. St. Thomas requires a $200 deposit to reserve a space in the class and a $200 deposit to reserve a space in a residence hall. Housing availability is not guaranteed and is based on the date we receive your housing deposit. These deposits are refundable if requested in writing by August 1. |
| May | Transfer class registration begins and continues throughout the summer.Contact Academic Counseling at (651) 962-6300 or (800) 328-6819, Ext. 2-6300 to set-up an appointment to register. (You must complete your confirming deposit and paperwork before you can register for classes.) |
| May | Make sure to complete the UST Immunization Form and any other necessary heath related forms. |
| May | Contact your current college or university’s registrar’s office to have your official final transcript sent to UST. |
| June | Visit St. Thomas if you haven't already. Schedule a meeting with a transfer admissions counselor, faculty member or coach and take a guided tour. You can find more information about scheduling a campus visit on our admissions visit page, or you can also contact us at (651) 962-6154 or (800) 328-6819, Ext. 2-6154. |
| July | Review your official degree evaluation. Contact your transfer admissions counselor with any questions. |
| July | Start checking your UST email often for last minute details on becoming a Tommie! |
| July | If you haven’t already done so, complete your confirming and housing deposits and paperwork. St. Thomas requires a $200 deposit to reserve a space in the class and a $200 deposit to reserve a space in a residence hall. Housing availability is not guaranteed and is based on the date we receive your housing deposit. These deposits are refundable if requested in writing by August 1. |
| August | Attend Transfer Orientation. Meet your new classmates and professors while learning more about campus life. |
| September | Move into your residence hall over Labor Day Weekend. |
| September | Fall Welcome Week events are held during Labor Day Weekend for new students. |
| September | Fall semester classes begin on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. |