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 will find a community that offers nonstop activity and opportunities to get involved, from national performers and campus-wide traditions to organized events and activities throughout the week. Cheer on the Purple Raiders at Mount Union Stadium, or take part in a pick-up game of kickball. Explore our fun city or engage with faculty and staff who are ready to get to know you better. And best of all, it is a place that feels like home.
International Student Orientation
All international students will attend International Student Orientation on 13-16 August 2018, where they will learn about life in the U.S. and get acquainted with campus. Orientation sessions will include immigration regulations, living on or near campus, and adjusting to the U.S. classroom culture. Students will meet other incoming students, learn more about the academic requirements at UMU, and finalize their fall course schedules. Following International Student Orientation, all new undergraduate students will attend Fall Orientation from 17-19 August 2018. To complete your International Student Orientation registration, please log in to your  application portal .
Housing Registration is Open!
It is time to begin planning for residence life as a Purple Raider! If you are going to live on campus, complete the personal information and interest form online in  MyHousing . The program will then use this information to find your best match among the other students who have already completed the form. 

If you have any questions, you can call us at (330) 823-7288 or email reslife@mountunion.edu
Thinking About Your Major
Even if you have not decided on a major quite yet, there is plenty of time to  learn all about them on our website! You can also spend some time looking at what possible professions you might pursue with a degree from Mount Union. 
Campus Safety is a Top Priority at Mount Union
The Office of Campus Safety and Security is a wonderful resource on campus. Learn more about its services and campus security in general on its  website.
Making Travel Arrangements
We know it can be expensive to make international travel arrangements, so we have some tips just for you. 
  • We suggest flying into Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). Mount provides free transportation to and from the Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), which will save on travel costs once you land. 
  • If you plan to purchase a roundtrip ticket, it is encouraged to schedule your flight home after all final exams are over. The last day of finals for fall is Thursday, 13 December 2018. You can find the academic calendar online.
  • You can find more travel information online. The 2018-19 Transportation Schedule has been updated and is available.
Tobacco Free Campus
The University of Mount Union is a tobacco free campus. To learn more about the policy, please refer to pages 210-211 in the Student Handbook . Smoking and the use of tobacco products is not permitted on campus property. This also included a ban on and use of hookahs.

"My ultimate goal is to own my own business overseas. With the national security and foreign intelligence analysis major, I am learning how to research different countries, which will ultimately help me decide where I want to be after graduation."


"I was trying to find a school that had an exceptional nursing program, and Mount Union's is truly remarkable."


Get Social!
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 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 important messages are not in that folder instead of your inbox.

You have received an email to your personal email address that includes information regarding your now-active Mount Union email address, initial password, and student I.D. number. Once you access your Mount Union email address, you will find an email with helpful IT tips, as well as a link to register for a prize from our Office of Information Technology.

A monthly newsletter titled   New Raider News , will be sent to your @mountunion.edu email address starting in June. 
New International Student Checklist
Remember to visit our  International Student Checklist  for a detailed timeline of your next steps. Some of these steps do not happen quite yet, but we will be sure to keep you updated so you are well prepared.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of International Student Services, adamsda@mountunion.edu or (330) 823-2574.
 
Sincerely, 
Office of International Student Services
University of Mount Union