For Accepted Students
Welcome to the Franklin Pierce University Family!
The following information is for students who have placed their $400 acceptance deposit. If you’re ready to commit to FPU, call (800) 437-0048 to place your enrollment deposit today.
Welcome to RAVEN NATION! Check back often for a complete list of all required next steps that must be completed prior to your arrival on campus!
TO DO ASAP!
File Your FAFSA!
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- If you have not done so already, submit the 2026 - 2027 FAFSA.
- If you have submitted the 2026 - 2027 FAFSA, please be sure to accept your aid offer!
Activate Franklin Pierce E-Mail Account
Beginning in February, you will receive an email to the address listed on your application to FPU. This email will contain your FPU username, email address, and a link to set up your unique password.
If you have not received this email by February 13, please search your spam/junk folders for ‘ITHelpDesk@franklinpierce.edu.’
If you still do not locate the email, call the Admissions Office at (800) 437-0048, or your personal admissions counselor. Once you have this information, activate your account with the instructions below:
- Go to mail.office365.com
- Enter your FPU e-mail
- Enter your password
*Throughout the registration process, you will need your username and password, so make sure you keep it in a safe place. Please pay attention to all e-mails and mailings – they are important!*
Once you have activated your email account, we strongly recommend that you also get
your Office 365 account set up as well.
Review the Instructions for how to install Office 365.
You will be using Office 365 often in your classes.
Attend an admissions event!
Spend a night on campus!
- Call Kelly at the Admissions front desk to register for an Overnight Program!
Call (800) 437-0048 for more information and to register! We are offering the following dates:- Sunday, March 1 – Monday, March 2
- Sunday, March 15 – Monday, March 16
- Sunday, March 29 – Monday, March 30
*Please note that the event begins at 3:30 pm and concludes at 12:00 pm the following day*
Registrations are ONLY taken via phone call, and space is limited, so please call ASAP!
Register for an Open House
Register for an Open House, personalized visit, or learn more about other opportunities on our Visit page.
- April 18: Accepted Student Day is the first opportunity to register for your Fall
Semester course schedule.
Schedule your annual physical
Health Forms are due in early summer and require a physical exam from a physician. If you haven’t had one this year, and don’t already have one scheduled, now is a good time to reach out to your PCP!
Begin financial planning
If you have filed FAFSA with us, you should have received an electronic aid offer with your balance for Fall.
If you have not received your electronic aid offer, please contact your admissions counselor or call (877) 372-7347.
Incoming students will receive their bill on or after May 1, with payment due June 1.
FERPA
Financial Aid Must Do's
- Review and Accept Financial Aid (Students can now Accept Financial Aid Offers
- Review Billing Statement & Finalize Payment Arrangement
- Complete Required Financial Aid Documents (ASAP!)
- Federal Loan Documents
- Enroll in Direct Deposit Refund (required for all students)
- Were you selected for Verification?
- Schedule Physical Health Exam with your healthcare practitioner
Complete Health Forms
Health forms are DUE TBD
- Log in to yourStudent Portal in Medicat, the system used by the Counseling and Health Center.
- Followthese Directions once you log into the Portal
Should you have any questions, please reach out to your Admissions Counselor or admissions@franklinpierce.edu.
If forms are not received, students will not be eligible for:
- Participation in Move-In or Orientation activities
- Keys for housing
- Face to face classes
- Participation in Athletics scheduled activities
Housing
New Student Questionnaire
The Office of Residence Life and Community Standards will be in touch with all deposited students once the New Student Questionnaire becomes available.
- In an effort to increase the University’s efficiency, we are moving to a new platform for the housing questionnaire. Once the form is available, it will be sent to your FPU email.
- Your answers to the New Student Questionnaire will be used to determine your housing placement. Answer all questions honestly to help us match you with a compatible roommate. It’s important that you fill this out yourself—please don’t have a parent complete it for you.
Request Final Transcripts – High School, Dual Enrollment, and AP
ALL students must submit a copy of their final high school transcript to the Admissions Office. This version of your high school transcript MUST include your date of Graduation.
Transfer students, and high school seniors who took AP courses, or dual enrolled classes, you are eligible for college credit! However, we must receive official transcripts or scores in order to apply the credit to your Franklin Pierce University institutional records. You MUST request these official transcripts/scores be submitted to us.
IF POSSIBLE – Request your OFFICIAL Transcripts PRIOR to your Course Registration Advising Appointment
- College Transfers OR Dual Enrolled High School Students:
- ONCE your college level course is finished, and grades are posted, visit the registrar's website for the college or university where you took this course
- Request an official copy of your transcript to be submitted to Franklin Pierce University
- Email mossj@franklinpierce.edu should you have any questions about this process, or to inquire if we’ve received your transcripts
- College transcripts can take 3-5 business days to process from your initial request to the time the institution’s registrar sends them to us. It can take an additional 48 hours for them to be processed within our system
- AP Scores
- Log in to your College Board online account
- Request your scores be submitted to Franklin Pierce University
- More information can be found here
Prepare for Move-In!
New and Transfer Student Move-In will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
More details to come!
Order Your Textbooks
You will need your course schedule with you to complete this task.
Steps to Order Your Textbooks
- Go to the Bookstore Website
- Click Textbooks at the top of the page
- Select the Term, which will be Rindge Fall 26-27
- Division is UNDERGRAD. Moving to the right, select Dept, Course # and Section #. All are found on your schedule. Once you've entered your courses click on 'FIND MATERIALS'.
- Once you've selected the books you need, you can proceed to check-out and select method of payment.
Orders can be shipped home or picked up in store.
Additional Information
- Register Your Vehicle
- Order a MicroFridge and/or a lofting kit
- Download the Raven Nation App in your mobile app store!
- If you have VA benefits and are interested in using them for your Franklin Pierce University education, please contact registrar@franklinpierce.edu
- Personal Property Insurance from National Student Services, Inc
- Start shopping and get ready for move-in day here at Dormify
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Download the Raven Nation app – get acquainted with the life of an FPU Student today.
We're Here to Help
- Be Accepted - Deposit today by calling (800) 437-0048
- Be Prepared - Drop by the Student Success Center to receive academic advising and support services. You can also arrange for academic accommodations if you have any disability that may impact your education needs.
- Be Connected - Connect with your personal admissions counselor.
- Be Savvy - Fall semester tuition payment is due June 1. Contact Student Financial Services at (877) 372-7347 for assistance with financial aid award information and financial advising.
CONTACT Undergraduate Admissions
(800) 437-0048
admissions@franklinpierce.edu
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
