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Admitted First-Year: Next Steps

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Congratulations Future Flyer

This is the start of something incredible. On our beautiful campus, 23 NCAA Division II teams are waiting for your cheers, 100+ clubs and orgs are excited to invite you, 11 residence halls are preparing to welcome you, and more than 3,000 fellow undergrads are ready to embrace you. Faculty and staff will guide you on your path to earning a powerful professionally-minded degree and making a world-changing impact. Here are some important dates to keep in mind and crucial steps to take to commit to your first year at Lewis.

Dec 1 FAFSA Available
Jan 15 Priority Deadline Scholarships
Sep
1
Housing Applications Available


myLewis - Your One-Stop Student Portal

You'll access your financial aid, apply for housing, and submit your deposit all through the myLewis student portal to secure your spot in our next incoming class. Login credentials are sent from the Office of Admission with your acceptance letter. Get connected by signing in as a New Student user and follow the checklist of items. Get ready to let your imagination take flight for what’s sure to be an amazing four years.

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New Flyer Orientation Program

During the summer before you arrive, you will kick-off your first year with our New Flyer Orientation program.
New students will receive academic advising, assistance with class registration, and more. When you begin in August, you’ll continue your orientation during the semester, helping you get a jump start on your success here.

Participation in New Flyer Registration Days are required for all newly admitted first-year and transfer students. Watch your email for communication from the Office of Admission about New Flyer Registration dates as they become available.

New Flyer Orientation



Let's Make It Official

In addition to submitting your deposit, finalizing your financial aid, and applying for campus housing, there are just a few steps left before you touch down at Lewis. We’ve provided a complete list below for your convenience.

Steps


  1. VISIT THE CAMPUS [ + ]

    One of the best ways to become familiar with Lewis University is to visit the beautiful campus.

    • Campus Visit Days: You will learn about the admission process and financial aid, as well as have the opportunity to meet with faculty to learn more about your major. Students reserve their spot by calling the Office of Admission at (815) 836-5250 or by registering online on the  Campus Visit Day web page.
    • Individual Visits: Tours are available Monday through Friday at 10am and 2pm. Students and parents may schedule an individual visit by calling the Office of Admission at (815) 836-5250 or by registering online at the  web page.

    For other opportunities to see the Lewis University campus in person before attending classes, see .

  2. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID AWARD [ + ]

    If you wish to apply for Federal Student Aid, please complete a FAFSA online at . Our school code is 001707. Please contact the Financial Aid Office directly at (815) 836-5263 or via email at finaid@lewisu.edu.

  3. ACCESS YOUR FINANCIAL AID AWARD [ + ]

    Use the myLewis portal for review of all financial aid documents and awards. To access the Financial Aid tab select the Financial Aid icon, then scroll down to the section “Financial Aid Awards” and select “Accept Financial Aid Award Offer” to review. In order to receive your Federal loan and/or Federal work study you must accept those awards in your myLewis portal. 

    NOTE: You should have received a letter from the Office of Admission with your myLewis portal username and password.

  4. SUBMIT YOUR DEPOSIT [ + ]

    Login to the myLewis portal and use the New Student user type.  Follow steps 1 thru 5 to secure your enrollment with Lewis. This includes the $150 tuition deposit. 
    All deposits are refundable until May 1 for fall enrollment or December 1 for spring.

  5. SECURE YOUR SPOT IN CAMPUS HOUSING [ + ]

    login to the myLewis portal and submit the online housing application. Housing Applications will only be considered complete once the application form and tuition deposit have been received.  Housing assignments for new students are made on a first come first serve basis and will be sent to students in late May or early June.

    As a reminder, Lewis University requires all full-time first and second year students (0-59 credits earned) whose permanent address is outside the 30 mile radius of the Romeoville campus to live on campus. Click here for more information.

  6. PARTICIPATE IN NEW FLYER ORIENTATION [ + ]

    Our New Flyer Registration program will get you started with your Lewis Experience by providing academic advising, assisting with class registration and more. Admitted students will receive email communication from the Office of Admission about New Flyer Registration dates as they become available.

    New Flyer Orientation Experience Info

  7. SEND YOUR FINAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT [ + ]

    All new first-year must submit a final high school transcript that includes senior year grades and graduation date.  Please make arrangements to have your official final high school transcript submitted to the Lewis Office of Admission once your final grades are posted.

    Lewis University reserves the right to rescind the admission offer if a student’s academic performance significantly declines after admission and/or the student fails to graduate from high school.

  8. TEST SCORES [ + ]
    Regardless of the student’s decision about applying Test Optional, all new first-year are required to submit an official ACT or SAT test score to be used for course placements. Scores must be on file with the Office of Admission prior to registering for your first semester of Lewis courses.
  9. SET UP / PAY TUITION [ + ]

    Payment Methods

    • Automatic bank payment (ACH)
    • Credit card/debit card (an additional fee will be assessed) Payments are processed on the 1st or the 15th of each month.

    Cost to Participate

    • $60 enrollment fee for payment plans
    • $30 returned payment fee

    Simple Steps to Enroll

    • Visit 

    For additional information
    Call 800.609.8056.

    • Customer Service Representatives are available Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM CST and Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM CST.

    For additional information on payment plans visit here - /welcome/offices/business/bursar/paymentplanoptions.htm

  10. SUBMIT YOUR IMMUNIZATION RECORDS [ + ]

    Please review the State of Illinois Immunization Requirements for College Attendance.

    Helpful Tips about Immunization Requirements:

    • All students enrolled in six or more credit hours on the Romeoville campus must provide evidence of the State of Illinois immunization requirements for college attendance.
    • These requirements are separate from any athletics or program-specific requirements, and it is the responsibility of the student to submit the required immunization records before the semester deadline (Fall semester: September 1st, Spring semester: February 1st). Students who have not submitted proof of all required immunizations by the compliance deadline will have a registration hold placed on their student account, which will prevent any future class registration or schedule changes. The hold cannot be removed until ALL requirements have been met.
    • Lewis University has partnered with for immunization record verification. You must use your Lewis University email address and myLewis credentials to create your account. Please refer to our website, which includes details on the immunization requirements, submission process and instructions on how to register for your account.
  11. PREPARE FOR CLASS [ + ]

    You can find the dates for the first day of classes, finals, and everything in between on the Lewis Academic Calendar.

    Still have questions?
    If you need clarification or have any questions about these items, please contact your Admission Counselor at (815) 836-5250 or admissions@lewisu.edu. If you need assistance with the myLewis portal please contact your Counselor. For all other portal errors contact the IT Department’s Service Desk at (815) 836-5950 or ServiceDesk@lewisu.edu.

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