Admitted Students
Congratulations
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
Please go to your portal to pay your deposit. Nothing "official" happens until you've accepted our offer of admission, so don't wait.
Spring/January 2022 enrollment deposits were due by Jan 3, 2022.
Fall/August 2022 enrollment deposits are due by July 1, 2022.
Enrollment Steps for Spring (January) 2022 New Students
December 16, 2021
New Principia College email accounts were activated for new students. Check your student email inbox for messages regarding the following document deadlines and new student Welcome Week.
January 7, 2022
Deadline to submit your online Student Interest Survey. The Advising office will send this form directly to your Principia student email. For questions about this survey and choosing your first semester classes, please contact Joy Trout in Academic Advising.
January 7, 2022
Deadline to submit one of the following immunization documents to the Magnus Health portal (check your email for login information)
Option A: Health records showing all six immunizations required by the state of Illinois (measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, meningococcal, and COVID).
Option B: Immunization religious waiver form, found in Magnus Health portal.
January 7, 2022 (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY)
Deadline to submit one of the following TB health documents to the Magnus Health portal (check your email for login information):
Option A: Health records that show proof of TB (Tuberculosis) immunization
Option B: Health document showing a recent, negative TB test.
January 8, 2022 (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY)
Deadline to submit health insurance waiver for those who have their own insurance covers in the US. International students must complete both steps to complete the waiver process:
- Upload health insurance information to the Magnus Health portal
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Submit the insurance waiver form on the ISO website.
Note: No action needs to be taken if the student wishes to stay enrolled in Principia’s student health insurance plan.
January 21, 2022 (DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY)
Deadline to submit health insurance waiver for those who have their own insurance. Domestic students must complete both steps to complete the waiver process:
- Upload health insurance information to the Magnus Health portal
- Submit the insurance waiver form on the University Health Plans website.
January 21, 2022
Deadline to submit all final, official transcripts to the Admissions Office. High school transcripts must include the date of your graduation. All transcripts must be sent directly from your school. Transcripts can be sent through Parchment transcript e-services, emailed to collegeadmissions@principia.edu (or intladmissions@principia.edu if you are international), faxed to our office at 618.374.4000, or mailed to the following address:
Principia College, Admissions
1 Maybeck Place
Elsah, Illinois 62028
Students under the age of 18 years old:
Students under the age of 18 years old on or after their arrival day will need to submit their minor consent forms in the Magnus Health portal. Please submit these forms before you arrive on campus.
January TBD
Housing assignments are emailed to new students. Note: You will receive a message about what house you are in, but you will not find out your room number or who your roommate is until arrival day.
New Student Arrival Dates & Welcome Week
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.
Please watch this space for Spring 2022 Information!
If you have questions about Welcome Week or campus housing, you can contact Mark Hagenlocher in Student Life 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.
Useful Links
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Dining Meal Plans
Packing List
Billing
Student Employment
Student Right to Know