- Pay Your Deposit
Accept now - $100 reservation deposit
DUE DATE: as soon as possible.
- Transcripts
Ensure that all official copies of your final high school transcripts have been sent to the admissions office. Transfers and non-traditional students should also send college transcripts to the registrar.
DUE DATE: as soon as possible.
- Summer Address
Throughout the summer, we will be sending you information and care packages. We want to be sure you receive them, so please fill out the Summer Address form.
DUE DATE: June 14, 2011.
- Enroll in a Payment Plan
All students must complete the Payment Plan Agreement form, which can be found here.
DUE DATE: June 20, 2011.
- Travel Plans
Once your travel plans are confirmed, please fill out and submit the Arrival form.
DUE DATE: as soon as possible.
- FYE Registration
Information about Principia’s First Year Experience (FYE) program is available online here. Here, you can read about different offerings and complete the FYE Registration form. All incoming freshmen are required to register for an FYE, as well as non-exempt transfer students. Registration for FYE programs opens June 10 at 9:00 am CST. Classes are open on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to complete the registration form as soon as possible.
DUE DATE: as soon as possible.
- Academic Advising
Your Academic Advisor will be emailing you information about the process for selecting your courses beyond your FYE. Be sure to look for an email on July 11th so you can connect with your advisor and get started.
- Registration
Registration for courses beyond your FYE opens July 27th at 7:00 a.m. CST and will remain open until the beginning of fall semester. Registration must be completed online through Self-Service Banner. Your advisor will be happy to help you through the registration process.
- Grade Release Form
In order for the college to know to whom information about your grades and academic progress may be communicated, please complete the Student Grade Release form. The form can be found here.
- Immunization Religion Accommodation Requirements
There are two options to meet Illinois' legal requirements for college attendance. You may submit proof of appropriate immunizations, or you may submit a signed Principia College Religious Accommodation form. Please read complete information online.
DUE DATE: before arrival on campus.
- Health Insurance
All students must have health insurance. Details can be found online, along with instructions on how students submit their insurance information to us.
DUE DATE: August 1, 2011.
- Physician's Form (Athletes Only)
If you intend to participate in a varsity sport, please complete the physician’s form and submit it to the Athletic Department. The form can be found here.
DUE DATE: before arrival on campus.
- Student Employment
If you think you may want to work on campus, download employment applications and tax forms here.
DUE DATE: August 5, 2011.
- Vehicle Registration
If you plan on bringing a vehicle—automobile, truck, or motorcycle—to campus, fill out and submit the Vehicle Registration form here.
DUE DATE: before arrival on campus.
- Bicycle Registration
If you plan on bringing a bicycle to campus, fill out and submit the Bicycle Registration form, which can be found here.
DUE DATE: before arrival on campus.
- Math Placement Exam
As part of New Student Orientation, you will take a math placement exam that will help us determine the best way for you to meet the quantitative educational requirements. Find out more and print the study brochure here.
- New Parent Orientation
All parents are invited to attend our New Parent Orientation. Please sign up here. Parents should look for more information to come!
Additional Information
Welcome Book (pdf)
What to bring to college
NOTE: The Bookstore will accept cash, check, or credit card to pay for books and supplies - these can't be charged to students' accounts
Telephones on campus (land-lines and cell phones)
Principia Pledge
Click here to visit the New Parent Orientation site
If you have any questions, please call the Admissions Office
800.277.4648 ext. 2812