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Admitted Students
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Welcome to Principia College!
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We're excited that you're joining our community, and we look forward to your arrival on campus! You're now one step closer to an exciting learning adventure that will prepare you for an outstanding future, so let’s get started. Please review the important information below.
Accept Our Offer
Pay your admissions deposit as soon as possible. Nothing "official" happens until you've accepted our offer of admission, so don't wait.
Enrollment Steps for Spring 2021 New Students
December 11, 2020
New Principia College email accounts are activated for new students. Check your student email inbox for messages regarding the following document deadlines and new student Welcome Week.
December 22, 2020
Deadline to submit your online health insurance waiver form. All students are required to either provide proof of health insurance, or enroll in the insurance plan that Principia College offers. (Note: During the Spring 2021 semester, international students living outside the US during the whole semester can request to waive this requirement. Please contact our Admissions Assistant, Carly Hendrickson at carly.hendrickson@principia.edu to request this waive option, and for all other questions about the student health insurance requirement.
January 8, 2021
Deadline to submit either your immunization records (meeting all five required by the state of Illinois) or the immunization religious waiver. Submit your documents to our Admissions Assistant, Carly Hendrickson, at carly.hendrickson@principia.edu.
Deadline to submit your online Academic Interest Form. The Advising office will send this form to your Principia student email. For questions, contact Joy Trout at joy.trout@principia.edu.
Deadline to submit all final official transcripts (high school and college) to the Admissions Office. For questions, contact Carly Hendrickson at carly.hendrickson@principia.edu.
January TBA
Housing assignments are emailed to new students. (You must submit all Enrollment Steps documents mentioned above in order to receive your housing assignment email.)
New Student Orientation
New student orientation is required for all new students. During orientation, you’ll meet with academic advisors, register for classes, sign up for student employment, and learn about the campus community, including its resources, facilities, and standards.
January 14-17: New international students arrive on campus for pre-orientation program
January 19: New domestic students arrive on campus between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
If you have questions please contact Mark Hagenlocher at 618.374.5561.
Browse Our FAQs
How do I find out which house I'm in? Can I bring my car to campus? Find answers to these questions and more on our FAQs page.
Contact Us
If you’ve got other questions, we’re here to help. Feel free to be in touch with your admissions counselor or contact the Admissions Office at 618.374.5181 or collegeadmissions@principia.edu.
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