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Alumni Spotlight
 
 
 
Scott, a Crossfit gym owner of Mentor, Ohio, recently competed in the 2016 Reebok Crossfit Games placing 6th, making him the 6th fittest man in the world!
To Do
Complete your housing form (indicate meal plan choice in the form) 
Complete your Health Center form(s)  
Send final transcripts for HS, dual credit, post-secondary, or college-credit plus work (through August)  
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August 13, Family Fun Fest
August 19, Fall Orientation


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Textbooks
As the school year is quickly approaching, it's time to start purchasing all of your necessary class materials - including textbooks. Follow these stress-free step-by-step instructions and cross "purchasing textbooks" off of that college to-do list! Make sure your class schedule is nearby.
  1. Visit The University Store website.
  2. Click on the "Textbooks: Buy or Rent" link at the top.
  3. Click on "Begin Price Comparison".
  4. Refer to your class schedule and select the correct term name, department, course and section for each of your classes.
  5. Once all of your classes are listed in the Course List, click on the green "Compare Prices on These Course Materials" button.
  6. Browse through the lists to compare the University Store prices vs. prices on the web!
  7. Click "Add to Cart" next to the textbook you would like.
  8. Click "Checkout" to review your selected textbooks.
  9. Follow the checkout procedure.
  10. Make sure to select whether you would like to pick up your textbooks at the University Store or have them mailed to your home address!
Fall 2016 Transportation and Arrival
The deadline to request transportation for Fall 2016 arrivals is August 1. This service is free to all international and out-of-state students and includes transportation to and from the Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), the Canton Bus Station, and the Alliance Amtrak Station. More detailed information about transportation, including approved arrival and travel dates, can be found online. Please be sure to visit this site, as you must complete a transportation request form in order for your transportation to be provided. After submitting your request, you will receive a confirmation email verifying your pick up time. 
 
If you have any questions, please contact us at (330) 823-2574.
College Credit Plus Transcript Request
If you are intending to bring in credit from a college credit plus program you will need to order an official transcript from the college or university that awarded the credit. The transcript must be sent to the Office of Admission.
New Raider News Email Series
From now through mid-August, you'll receive a weekly New Raider News issue from Mount Union with everything you need to know before arriving on campus in August. These emails will contain information on upcoming to-do items, opportunities in the classroom and beyond, campus resources, getting involved and preparing for the start of classes! Have a question you'd like to see answered in a future email? Email us at  [email protected] .

One lucky Purple Raider will win Mount Union gear each week. Scroll to the top for our one-question quiz (the answer will be found in this email!)

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Website Just For You
As an incoming new student at the University of Mount Union, you can visit this one-stop website specifically designed to meet your needs. With first-year FAQs about many of our campus services and a handy checklist of next steps to take on your journey to Mount Union, your questions can be answered  by visiting this website or emailing [email protected]. 
Class of 2020 Facebook Group
  • Get to know your classmates
  • Receive updates on upcoming events and important information
  • Learn more about academics, housing, student life, dining, etc.
  • Share photos and videos
  • Ask questions (we'll answer!)