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Next Steps

Once you’ve been accepted to attend the Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ, we’re here to help you with everything you’ll need to prepare for college. This section details all of the things you need to do or think about before starting your journey at Montevallo.

If you haven’t had a chance to visit campus yet, check out ourÌý.

Confirm Your Enrollment

Now is the time to confirm your plans to become a Montevallo Falcon by paying your $100 Enrollment Deposit (fall tuition prepayment). This one-time fee confirms your spot in the incoming class, is non-refundable, must be paid before registering for orientation, and will apply as a credit to your university student account.

Priority Date for Incoming Freshmen: May 1

Priority Date for Transfers: June 1

Where To Live

If you’ll be attending Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ, you willÌýneed to figure out where to live. Start by submitting your housing application as soon as you are accepted to the university. Housing placement is based on the date of your housing application, so apply early. Housing decisions and roommate information are sent out by the first of June each year. If you have any questions you may contact the Housing & Residence Life office at housing@montevallo.edu or (205) 665-6235. You may also join our Facebook housing group to connect with other incoming students who are looking for a roommate.

Access Your Student Email

You may access your Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ student email using the link below (log-in credentials were mailed to the student in the acceptance package). Step-by-step instructions are below for setting up student email on your Android or Apple device. If you need to reset your password, emailÌýsolutioncenter@montevallo.edu or call (205) 665-6520. Be sure to check your Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ student email throughout the year for updates related to move-in, scholarships, financial aid, e-bill, and so much more.

Set Up Your Student Account (Banner Self-Service)

To view your student account, look up course schedules, and check your financial aid,Ìýset up your Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ student account today. You will need your Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ username (first part of your email), M# and 8-digit birthdate when you setup your student account. Your Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ username and M# can be found on your acceptance letter. Please note that you must set up your account prior to attending orientation and registering for classes.

Get Oriented with Montevallo

All new Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ students must attend an orientation session in order to register for their classes. Use the link below to register for an available date. Once you attend orientation, you’ll have all the information you need to begin your studies in August!

Freshman Orientation dates are as follows: June 6, 2025; June 26, 2025; June 27, 2025; and July 25, 2025.

Transfer Orientation dates are as follows: June 5, 2025 and July 24, 2025.Ìý

You may also select to take our World Language placement exam prior to attending orientation.

Financial Aid, Payment Plan, and Scholarships

Almost all students need some sort of financial aid to help pay for school. We strongly encourage incoming and returning students to complete theÌýFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you have any questions you may contact the Student Aid office at finaid@montevallo.edu or (205) 665-6050.

Outside of federal financial aid, Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ offers aÌýmonthly payment planÌýwhich is setupÌýin June/July for the fall semester and October/November for spring term.

Merit based scholarshipsÌýare automatically awarded once a student is admitted. However, students can apply for additional, non-merit scholarships on theirÌýÌýscholarship account. Note that all students must use their Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ student account login credentials for this application.

Merit Based Scholarship Priority Date: February 1 (after February 1 awarded on a funds available basis)

Award Spring Scholarship Deadline: March 1

Health Forms

°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýmust be completed online by the student and submitted along with proof of measles immunity uploaded and attached to the form. All required health information is due before the first day of class. For more information visit theÌýStudent Health ServicesÌýwebsite.

Student Health Services is located at Station 6275 in East Main Hall.

Register Your Vehicle

Students parking on campus must register their vehicles and/or motorcycles annually. A $70 charge will be added to student’s account for each vehicle registration. Residential students will need to wait until they move onto campus to receive their decal since it will be mailed to their Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ mailbox in Farmer Hall. Parking permits will be mailed to commuter students at their home address. (Please note that parking permits are not available until July each year.)

Pay Your Student Bill

Be sure to check out ourÌýOffice of Student AccountsÌýwebpage for more information about paying your student bill and our monthly payment plan. Your bill can be found on your student account once you have attended an orientation session. The payment deadline each term is the first day of the semester by 5 p.m.

Send AP, IB, CLEP, AICE, and Dual Enrollment

Be sure to send all AP, IB, CLEP, AICEÌýand dual enrollment so the credit can be applied to your Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ degree. Montevallo can award up to 45 combined semester hours of credit by examination toward the completion of your degreeÌýrequirements.ÌýFor additional information on credit by examination, use the link below.

FERPA Release Form

Under the provisions of FERPA, information from your student records may be disclosed by the Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ to a parent, guardian, or other individual if you submit a signed Records Release Authorization form to the Registrar’s Office. If you would like to grant access to anyone, use the link below to fill out the form. Keep in mind you must sign the FERPA release in order for your parents to have access to your student bill and financial aid information.

Access and Compliance

Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact Access and Compliance (AAC) prior to or upon enrollment at the University.Ìý Requests for services and accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must relate specifically to the student’s disability. VisitÌýAccess and ComplianceÌýfor applications and necessary documentation.

Accept Your Scholarships

If you have been offered any merit or department specific scholarships, be sure to accept those through the appropriate channels. For your academic scholarships, please log into yourÌýÌýand for other department specific scholarships check yourÌýÌýaccount.

Start Class!!!

Move-in day for the fall of 2025 is Saturday, August 16! Student Life will have fun activities planned throughout the weekend to get you involved and plugged in on campus. The first day of class is Wednesday, August 20, 2025!