University Resources

May/June

• Check your email for information from Financial Aid
  • You may need to turn in documents or accept your awards
• Financial Aid has a separate login from your My Portal. You will create your account once financial aid emails you - MY Financial Aid
  • Forgot your password? Email finaid@madonna.edu to have it reset

July

• Complete any remaining items for financial aid – MY Financial Aid
  • Don’t forget to accept your awards!
  • If you need help navigating your Financial Aid Portal, explore our instructional videos (coming soon)
• Double check that you have registered for all of your fall classes.
  • Sign into to My Portal, click on “Students”, then “Course Information”. Choose “My Schedule” from the list of options.

Need assistance registering for courses?

Have questions about your schedule? Or just want to check that you're on the right path?

• Schedule an Appointment with your Success Coach today!
• Check for holds on your account.
  • Sign into to My Portal, click on the “Students tab” and then “Course Search”.
  • If there are holds on your account, you will see them listed under the "Current Term".

August

• Open and review your Fall Bill from Madonna.
  • If you need help finding your Statement, Payment Plan information or how to give a parent/guardian access to pay on your account, visit Student Accounts Online Payments Information.
• Make a plan to decide if you will need to use loans, a payment plan or if your financial aid funds will cover your balance.
• Sign a release form (FERPA) if you would like to have a parent/guardian help you with university services.
• Avoid a $200 late fee! If your financial aid does not cover your balance, make sure you are on a payment plan before the first day of school!
• Parking Passes – Students are required to update their vehicle registration each academic year by completing the Student Parking Registration process in the student portal. The registration form will open annually the 2^nd week of July and should be done by the end of August annually.  Register your vehicle and visit the Enrollment Center in room 2003 to get your parking sticker. 
  • If you are not parking a car on-campus you must still complete the registration process and choose “no vehicle” so you are not charged for a parking pass.
• Fall Course Materials will be provided for you based on your course registration. Look for an email from Slingshot Logistics for details.
  • More information about your books, availability and delivery options are available through Slingshot.
• Meal Plan Changes – email residencelife@madonna.edu by the end of the first week of fall classes to make any meal plan changes.

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September

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• Check your account statement and payment plan if you added classes late. This can change your balance.
• The course drop with refund period for full term classes ends the Friday of the 2nd week of classes. For exact dates, see the Academic Planning Guide which is published every term.
• If you are planning to graduate in May, apply and pay the application fee before September /resources/student-accounts/payment-policies-refunds/30^th!
• Fall refunds begin late September. Make sure to choose a refund preference on your Madonna One card.

October

• Check for any registration holds on your account. Go to My Portal, click on Students then MY Class Registration
• Check your account statement to make sure your financial plan is working.
  • Email sfs@madonna.edu if you need payment plan help or have questions on your balance.
• Check for holds on your account.
  • Sign into to My Portal, click on the “Students tab” and then “Course Search”.
  • If there are holds on your account, you will see them listed under the "Current Term".
• Summer registration is open at the end of this month.
• Need assistance registering for courses? Have questions about your schedule? Or just want to check that you're on the right path? Schedule an Appointment with your Success Coach today!
• FAFSA opens October 1^st for next fall. studentaid.gov

November

• The last date to withdraw from full term winter courses is in mid- For the exact date, see the Academic Planning Guide which is published every term.
• University is closed for Thanksgiving break November 27^th and 28^th.

December

• Turn in your Fall Textbooks to avoid course material fees on your account. You have one week after classes end to do this.
• December Graduates – Your degree will be conferred 4-6 weeks after fall classes end.
  • Madonna University issues both a printed and digital diploma after graduation. Your digital diploma complements your paper diploma, but it is faster to access and can be shared on social media.
  • As soon as your degree is conferred, you can order your degree posted transcripts for future employers or graduate schools.
• University is closed for the holidays from December 24^th – January 1^st.

November

• Double check that you have registered for all of your winter classes./resources/registrar/academic-planning-guides-catalogs/
  • Go to My Portal, click on “Students”, then “Course Information”. Choose “My Schedule” from the list of options.
• Check for holds on your account.
  • Sign into to My Portal, click on the “Students tab” and then “Course Search”.
  • If there are holds on your account, you will see them listed under the "Current Term".
• Need assistance registering for courses? Have questions about your schedule? Or just want to check that you're on the right path? Schedule an Appointment with your Success Coach today!

December

• Winter Bills come out the first week of December.
  • If you need help finding your Statement, Payment Plan information or how to give a parent/guardian access to pay on your account, click here.
• December Graduates – Your degree will be conferred 4-6 weeks after fall classes end.
  • Madonna University issues both a printed and digital diploma after graduation. Your digital diploma complements your paper diploma, but it is faster to access and can be shared on social media.
  • As soon as your degree is conferred, you can order your degree posted transcripts for future employers or graduate schools.

January

• File the FAFSA so you are ready for next fall – studentaid.gov
  • For tips and more information on the FAFSA visit the Apply for Aid page.
• Winter Course Materials will be provided for you based on your course registration. Look for an email from Slingshot Logistics for details.
  • More information about your books, availability and delivery options are available through
• The course drop with refund period for full term classes ends the Friday of the 2nd week of classes. For exact dates, see the Academic Planning Guide which is published every term.
• If you are planning to graduate in August, apply and pay the application fee before January 31^st!

February

• Winter refunds begin in early February. Make sure to choose a refund preference on your Madonna One card.
• Planning to graduate in May? Bookmark the Commencement website for event details and deadlines.
• Check for holds on your account.
  • Sign into to My Portal, click on the “Students tab” and then “Course Search”.
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  • If there are holds on your account, you will see them listed under the "Current Term".

March

• Need assistance registering for courses? Have questions about your schedule? Or just want to check that you're on the right path?
• Schedule an Appointment with your Success Coach today!
• Sign up for housing if you plan to stay on campus next year.

April

• Register for fall and winter classes in MY Portal
  • If you need help using online course search or have registration questions the Academic Planning Guide can help!
  • If your course has Pre- and/or Co-Requisites helpful registration tips can be found
• The last date to withdraw from full term winter courses is in mid-April. For the exact date, see the Academic Planning Guide which is published every term.

May

• Turn in your Winter Textbooks to avoid course material fees on your account. You have one week after classes end to do this.
• If you are planning to graduate in December, apply and pay the application fee before May 31^st!
• May Graduates – Your degree will be conferred 4-6 weeks after winter classes end.
  • Madonna University issues both a printed and digital diploma after graduation. Your digital diploma complements your paper diploma, but it is faster to access and can be shared on social media.
  • As soon as your degree is conferred, you can order your degree posted transcripts for future employers or graduate schools.

March

• Summer financial aid application comes out in early March if you plan to attend summer classes. You will find the form posted on the website.

May

• Summer Course Materials will be provided for you based on your course registration. Look for an email from Slingshot Logistics for details.
  • More information about your books, availability and delivery options are available through
• The course drop with refund period for full term classes ends the Friday of the 2nd week of classes. For exact dates, see the Academic Planning Guide which is published every term.

June

• Need assistance registering for courses? Have questions about your schedule? Or just want to check that you're on the right path? Schedule an Appointment with your Success Coach today!
• Check for holds on your account.
  • Sign into to My Portal, click on the “Students tab” and then “Course /resources/registrar/academic-planning-guides-catalogs/Search”.
  • If there are holds on your account, you will see them listed under the "Current Term".
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July

• The last date to withdraw from full term winter courses is in mid-July For the exact date, see the Academic Planning Guide which is published every term.

August

• Turn in your Summer Textbooks to avoid course material fees on your account. You have one week after classes end to do this.
• August Graduates – Your degree will be conferred 4-6 weeks after summer classes end.
  • Madonna University issues both a printed and digital diploma after graduation. Your digital diploma complements your paper diploma, but it is faster to access and can be shared on social media.
  • As soon as your degree is conferred, you can order your degree posted transcripts for future employers or graduate schools.