New student checklist

Welcome to the Saint Martin's Community! This is a list of things to take care of and be aware of before starting your graduate program.

• Apply for financial aid (if applicable). If you are applying for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to include the Saint Martin's University school code: 003794 on your FAFSA. If you did not submit your Social Security number on your application to your graduate program, please contact us with your SSN as this will be required to match your FAFSA to your aid.
• Set up your Saint Martin's University account using the computer account and email address online form. This will allow for you to regiser.
• Make an advising appointment with your advisor. The name of your advisor is on your admissions letter.
• Register for classes using Self-Service.
• Buy your books. Required and recommended books can be found for main campus students at Saint Martin's University bookstore website and for JBLM students from MBS direct.
• Register for orientation online.
• Obtain your student ID card. All graduate students must obtain a student ID card no later than the first day of classes. Bring photo ID and proof of registration (a print out of your schedule or payment will work) to the office of public safety, located in 215 Old Main.
• Obtain your parking pass. This is also obtained from the office of public safety. You ill need to provide proof of current insurance and registration in order to be issued a parking pass. Parking on campus is free, but you will be ticketed for parking without a permit or in the incorrect lot.
• Submit the required proof of immunization forms. If this is not submitted a hold will be put on your registration! (Active duty military AND students at the JBLM campus are exempt from this requirement.)
• Submit your proof of military / VA status (if applicable). Proof of active duty, family member, National Guard/reservists, spouses, disabled veterans (not VocRehab) status must be provided to any of the extension campus offices or to the student accounts office on the main Lacey campus. If no proof has been provided, you will be entered as a "civilian". Because there may be a difference in tuition cost, please provide this proof as soon as possible so that we can adjust your rate accordingly.
• Apply for the insurance billing waiver (if applicable). This can be done online after you register for classes.
• Sign up for a payment plan (if desired). Information can be found on the student accounts website.
• Submit your final transcripts / proof of degree (if applicable). If you were admitted on the condition that you submit your final transcripts and proof of degree, you will not be able to register until they are received by the office of graduate studies.