Next Steps for Transfer and Adult Students

1. New Student Orientation

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Transfer and adult students are required to complete the self-paced Digital Orientation in MAVzone.

See class registration details for all incoming student types here.

• Complete Digital Orientation

  Access Digital Orientation on the 'My Tasks' page in MAVzone.

• Request updated official transcripts and AP/IB scores

  Request for updated official transcripts to be sent from the issuing institution to CMU. Request for AP or IB scores to be sent from the respective testing organization to CMU.

• Class Placement Testing

  Check to see if you need to complete class placement testing.

• Review your DegreeWorks report

  Transfer credits are posted in the DegreeWorks app on the applications page in MAVzone.

• Explore the program sheet for your major

  We encourage you to check out your program sheet to see the classes you will take to earn your degree.

2. Class Registration

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• CMU Transfer Students (30+ credits)

  Contact your academic department to request a faculty advising appointment.

• CMU Transfer Students (Less than 30 credits)

  Schedule an academic advising appointment with CMU IRIS.

• WCCC Transfer Students (Less than 30 credits)

  Schedule an academic advising appointment with WCCC IRIS.

• First-Time Adult Students (CMU and WCCC)

  If you are a first-time student admitted to CMU or WCCC, please contact your admissions counselor or the Admissions Office at 970.248.1875 to enroll in classes.

3. Enrollment Confirmation

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• Submit the $50 enrollment deposit

  Confirm that you will be attending CMU by submitting your $50 enrollment deposit via card or electronic check. (The enrollment deposit for fall 2021 is not available now that bills are viewable in ePay.)

• Verify your tuition classification status

  This is listed on your acceptance letter. If it’s not what you expected, contact the Admissions Office.

• Authorize the College Opportunity Fund (and apply if needed)

  If you are classified as an in-state student (Colorado resident), this will reduce your direct tuition cost. After you apply, you must authorize COF on the 'My Account' page in MAVzone.

• Sign up for the Emergency Warning System

  Opt in to receive alert messages in the event of an emergency situation.

• Verify your Social Security Number

  Review and your Social Security Number on the 'My Account' page in MAVzone.

• Submit your immunization records

  Colorado State law requires all college students to show proof of vaccinations.

• Submit proof of Selective Service

  Submit your proof of registration if requested.

• Address other registration holds

  Make sure you identify and address your registration holds. Click for details of common holds.

4. Student Finances

Print this Your fall bill will be viewable in the ePay app in MAVzone at the end of July.

• Create a student budget

  Use this interactive budgeting tool to help make a plan for your student finances.

• Complete or update the FAFSA

  The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines a student's eligibility for financial aid such as grants, loans and work study. Add CMU in the college section (001358).

• Apply for scholarships

  CMU Merit Scholarships are automatically offered based on the application for admission. CMU also offers a yearly scholarship application in MAVzone. The priority deadline for most scholarships is December 31 for the following academic year. The deadline for the Reisher Scholarship is May 1 for transfer students.

• Review and accept your financial aid award offer

  Your offer will be available after you have applied for financial aid and provided any additional documentation if requested. Offers begin in early spring for students enrolling in the fall.

• Review the Financial Responsibility Agreement

  Carefully review and accept the agreement.

• View and manage your bill

  The ePay app is where you can view your semester bill beginning in late July. Semester bills are due at the beginning of the semester by being paid in full or by enrolling in a free semester payment plan. You can set up electronic refunds and give a parent or supporter access to ePay for billing purposes.

5. Housing and Campus Arrival

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CMU requires students who have earned less than 60 credit hours and are under the legal drinking age to live on campus, subject to room availability and unless approved for an exemption.

If you have questions about on-campus living, please contact the Residence Life Office at reslife@coloradomesa.edu. 

• View residence hall and dining options

  On-campus living offers a multitude of opportunities for academic and personal growth in a safe and welcoming environment.

• Apply for housing

  Submit your housing contract, application and $200 prepayment.

• View your housing assignment

  The Residence Life Office will contact you when your housing assignment is available. You can also check your MyHousing app.

• Explore off-campus housing

  Check out our official off-campus housing partners.

• Complete your MAVcard submission process

  Upload your ID photo with the MyPhoto app in MAVzone. Before taking your photo, please review the instructions in the app. Then, email a copy of a government-issued photo ID to mavcard@coloradomesa.edu. The email must be sent from your CMU email account to the MAVcard Office for security reasons. You can access your CMU email with the Outlook app in MAVzone. Finally, click here to submit your MAVcard application.

• Pick up your MAVcard

  Approved MAVcards will be available in the Bunting Hall parking lot on August 18 and 19 from 9:30am-4pm. The MAVcard Office will be open on August 20 for regular business hours, August 21 from 12pm-4pm and August 22 from 10am-1pm.

• View the CMU academic calendar

  Familiarize yourself with important dates, semester breaks and exam schedules.

• Look up your textbooks

  Use the Maverick Store search tool to identify the textbooks you'll need.

• Purchase your parking pass

  Purchase your residential or commuter parking pass for the academic year. Passes are available for purchase beginning August 1.

• Attend MAV Welcome for transfer, adult and veteran students

  Sign up for MAV Welcome on Monday, August 23 at 5pm.