Below we cover important information for new students as they begin their journey at Saint Paul College.
New Student Checklist
TO DO
Before Registration Begins:
- Apply to Saint Paul College
- Write down your Star ID (ex: sp1600mn)
- Apply for FAFSA annually and scholarships each semester (check deadlines)
- Write down your FAFSA ID, password, and save key
- Saint Paul College FAFSA code: 005533
- Connect with Admissions about course placement
- Check the Dashboard page on eServices to ensure there are no holds preventing registration
- Review the Online Course Catalog for your major
- Outline your non-school commitments and determine the time you can devote to school – each credit taken requires about 3 hours weekly for coursework (ex: 3 credit class = 9 hours of coursework)
- Check when registration begins for new students
- Download Navigate app from the App Store or Google Play
- Sign up for a New Student Orientation session
When Registration Begins:
- Register for Courses
- View/print course schedule (eServices > Courses & Registration > View/Modify Schedule)
- Check eServices for a financial aid status letter
- Login to eServices > click Financial Aid on left > click View Your Aid Application Letter in blue
- If you have a letter: print, read and fill it out
- Use Microsoft Office Lens (App Store or Google Play) to convert photos to PDF
- Submit letter to the Financial Aid Secure Uploader
- Check eServices two weeks after submission for updates and accept financial aid award
- Determine payment option(s) to utilize
- Activate and check your Saint Paul College student email 24 hours after registration – once registered, all college communication will go here
- Download the Outlook email app from the App Store or Google Play
- Bring your course schedule & government issued ID to get a SPC Card (serves as your photo ID and parking permit) from Admissions & Financial Aid (Room 1300)
- Follow these instructions to buy course books & supplies via the Bookstore after registering – if using Financial Aid funds, review the Financial Aid Book Charging Process
- Sign up to receive text messages about important campus information
Once Classes Begin:
- Log-in to D2L Brightspace to review/print course syllabi and start coursework
- Complete the required Sexual Violence Prevention Training on D2L
- Review the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards
- Check your SPC Outlook email daily
You may also want to:
- Have any previous college credit evaluated for transfer (restrictions apply)
- Select your refund preference with Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.
- Buy a discounted bus pass, available for purchase at the Bookstore
- Arrange for any necessary disability/learning accommodations prior to the start of classes
- Visit resources like the Academic Support Center & Career Services
- Note important dates throughout the semester found on the College Calendar