New Raider News Email Series
Welcome to the University of Mount Union. We are excited to have you as a new student on campus this August! At Mount, you'll find a community that offers nonstop activity and opportunities to get involved. And best of all, it's a place that feels like home.
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.

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.
Cars, Bikes, and Hoverboards
Are you planning to have a car on campus? Check out all the information about parking and vehicles on campus. Visit the MyParking website and use your UMU username and password to log in and register your car to get your parking pass. There is no fee to register your car at Mount Union, but be sure to get familiar with the parking map regulations to avoid getting a ticket!

Campus Security not only handles parking passes, but is also a wonderful resource on campus. Learn more about their services on our website .

Cars aren't the only vehicles on campus, but there is a type we don't allow for safety and security reasons - Hoverboards - so be sure to leave those at home!

Many students do use bicycles to get to class, and there are plenty of bike racks on campus. We even offer a bicycle service station outside the north entrance of the Engineering and Business Building. Make sure you bring your bike lock and register your bike with Campus Security.

It is encouraged that all students put the Campus Safety and Security number (330-428-1344) in their phones. Take a moment to do so now, that way you can check this off of your list before Fall Orientation!
Move-in Day
First-year student move-in day begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 17 . Everyone moving into a traditional hall on that day will go directly to their assigned residence hall to pick up their keys and check in for Fall Orientation.

When you arrive to campus, you'll see staff and signs directing you to our facilities, so just follow their lead. There will also be members of some student organizations there to help you unload, so take advantage of them!

For those of you who need to move in early (see the list of approved early move-ins below ), you will pick up your key from your coach, director, or the HPCC Information Desk between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day you are able to move onto campus. If you have questions, please contact your coach, director, or the Office of Residence Life at (330) 823-7288.

• August 6-7: Football ONLY arrivals
• August 7: Marching Band Drummers, Flags, and Baton Members
• August 8: Full Marching Band Members
• August 11-12: New International Student Arrivals
• August 14: Cross Country Arrivals
• August 15: Women's Soccer and Women's Volleyball Arrivals
• August 16: Men's Soccer Arrivals
• August 15-16: Honors Student Arrivals
• August 17: First Year Student Move-In Day
What to Bring (and Not to Bring) to College
Packing up for college may seem like an intimidating task, but you don't want to wait
until the last minute and spend your last few summer days indoors! One helpful tip is
to pack for the seasons . To start off, only bring what you will need for autumn. Here are a few ideas of what to (and not to) bring to Mount Union.
Necessities:
  • Bed Linens (twin size)
  • Towels and wash cloths
  • Sandals or slippers (for the bathroom and showers)
  • Personal items (soap, mirror, toiletries, etc.)
  • Hangers
  • School supplies (notebooks, pens, planner, etc.)
Optional Items:
  • Refrigerator
  • TV and DVD player
  • Microwave
  • Printer
  • Fan
  • Bicycle
Leave at Home:
  • Candles
  • Firearms and other weapons
  • Hot plates
  • Pets (other than fish)
  • Toaster ovens/toasters
  • Space heaters
  • Air conditioner
View a complete list on the Mount Union website .
"No matter what my job is in life, I believe Mount Union has done the best job preparing me for life after graduation, and I believe no other school could have done that for me."


"I believe that pursing a liberal arts education helps in producing a well-rounded student possessing knowledge that extends beyond their field of choice . "


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.
Get Social!
Join the official  University of Mount Union Class of 2022 Facebook Group  today! Get to know your classmates, receive important updates, share photos and videos, and ask questions (we’ll answer!).

Every week a new Mount Union student (and on occasion some awesome alumni) will take over the @LifeofaRaider Instagram account   and post photos about his or her life here at Mount. Follow along to see what makes our students' experiences at Mount Union exceptionally unique!

You can also check out Mount Union on  Twitter ,  Instagram , and  YouTube !

Share your excitement to be at   #MountUnion   with your friends and your future #Mount2022 classmates !
You @ Mount Union
Now that you have decided to attend Mount Union, offices will be contacting you regularly using your Mount Union email address. Be sure to check your Mount Union email at least a few times a week; however, we recommend checking daily. In addition to your inbox, you should also check the messages in your "Clutter" folder to be sure that there are no important messages in that folder, instead of your inbox.
New Raider News: Your Bi-Weekly newsletter
A newsletter titled  New Raider News  will be sent to your @mountunion.edu email address every other week from now until Mid-August. View previous editions on our website.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of First Year Initiatives, firstyear@mountunion.edu or (330) 823-8685.
 
Sincerely, 
Office of First Year Initiatives
University of Mount Union