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Mark Your Calendar
May
5 – Semester Ends (11 p.m.)
7-9 – Commencement Ceremonies
Helpful Information
Campus Updates
Commencement Weekend
May 7-9,2021

Remind your students to check their email for all details regarding Commencement.

The University of Mount Union is pleased to share that it will host a series of Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 during the weekend of May 7-9, 2021 in Mount Union Stadium. By hosting several ceremonies in this venue, Mount Union will be able to provide an in-person Commencement experience while also adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols, including maximum capacities for group gatherings. 

Due to capacity limitations and COVID-19 safety protocols, Commencement participants are limited to graduates, faculty, two guests per graduate, the platform party, and a handful of identified essential employees. Other campus community members, family members, and friends are invited to view the ceremonies via livestream. 
SCHOLAR Day and Honors Convocation
As we near the close of the academic year, we want to celebrate SCHOLAR Day and Honors Convocation. Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Great Teacher Award, Outstanding Senior Award, and Outstanding Fraternity Man and Sorority Woman Awards. We invite you to view the video announcements of the award winners below.
2021
Great Teacher
2021
Outstanding Seniors
2021 Outstanding
Fraternity Man and Sorority Woman
2021
Class Gift
A listing of all Senior Recognition and Honors Convocation award winners can be viewed on the Honors Convocation website, listed by department within each of the three colleges. Congratulations to all of today’s award winners!
New Intelligent Locker Delivery System in HPCC
An 86-unit locker delivery system is now available to students to receive their packages on campus. The goal of the new delivery system is to provide convenient and hands-free access to packages that fit within our students' busy schedules. Some packages will still need to be retrieved from Physical Plant, such as those that require refrigeration, larger packages, and those for graduate students.

An email will be sent to your student when a package has been received at Mount Union (with the location in lockers or at Physical Plant) and a second email will be sent to your student when the package has been delivered (picked up or retrieved from locker).
Final Exams Gifts-to-Go
Final exams are right around the corner!

Treat your favorite Raider to a special "Exam Survival Kit" courtesy of AVI. Kits include:
  • Jumbo assorted cookies
  • Rockstar energy drink
  • House-made kettle chips
  • Starbuck's frappucino
  • Trail mix (contains nuts)
  • Powerballs

The cost per kit is $16.95. Please place your orders at least 72 hours in advance
Parent and Family Reading
Helpful Resources from College Parent Central
Below are a handful of helpful resources – articles, podcasts, and information from College Parent Central – for this time of year!
Billing
New Billing and Refund Process
The University is currently in the midst of transitioning to a new campus-wide information system. This will affect the processing of our billing and refunds. Students have already started their transition with registration. More information will be emailed to the students in the forthcoming weeks. 

Please contact the Office of Business Affairs at (330-823-6554 should you have any questions. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Have a great summer!
Financial Aid
FAFSA
Complete your 2021-2022 FAFSA at studentaid.gov! Completing your FAFSA and all required financial aid documents early will ensure that there are no delays in processing the student’s financial aid. Eligible tax filers can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to automatically transfer the necessary data into the FAFSA! Check out FATV for FAQs, helpful videos, and other important financial aid information.
Parent and Family Facebook Page
The Parents and Family Association at Mount Union exists to provide an environment for you to be actively involved, engaged, and committed to the life and mission of the University of Mount Union and the success of all students.

Parents and family members are invited to join this private group as a way to start conversations, ask questions, and more.
The Mount Union Fund
Thank you to the entire Mount Union family for coming together to make a BIG impact on today’s students during our fourth annual day of giving, Raiders Give!
 
April 8, 2021 marked the largest number of donors in one day in Mount’s history, with 1,048 generous parents, alumni, students, employees, and friends giving $381,078 in direct support for current and future Purple Raiders.
 
Not only did we unlock the $175,000 Trustee Challenge, but more than 100 Mount Union parents and family members also helped unlock an additional $10,000 for our students during the Parent and Family Challenge.
 
To everyone who made this exciting and truly impactful day possible, we appreciate you. During a year when our students needed us the most, you showed up and made big things happen, and we could not be more grateful for the support of this community.
 
MISSED #RAIDERSGIVE?
 You can still invest in the lives and educational experiences of current and future students with a special gift to The Mount Union Fund today at giving.mountunion.edu.
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