Prospective students who have submitted a completed packet to the Office of Graduate Programs will receive a letter informing them of:
- The program they have applied to
- Items that may be missing from the initial packet
- A student ID number (0000XXXXX)
- A personalized Swamp Fox Mail email account and access information
Once you have completed all admission requirements for your specific program your packet will be reviewed by the Graduate Advisory Committee for final Admission.
Prospective students may be required to complete additional coursework before the program coordinator/director will submit your packet to the Graduate Advisory Committee.
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to Francis Marion University and are on the way to joining the Patriot family!
So, what’s the next step?
Simple. It’s time to confirm your enrollment. Whether you’re a freshman, or transfer student, there are a couple steps to take to let us know you’ll be part of our next class. The information on the checklist below will guide you through the process. Be sure to choose the appropriate checklist.
Fall Semester
- This $126 fee reserves your place and confirms that you intend to enroll in the fall semester.
- You may either send it by mail or log into your Patriot Portal to pay the fee.
- Fee is refundable until May 1.
- Complete the online Housing Application.
- Pay the $173 housing deposit by mail or log into your Patriot Portal to pay the fee.
- If you have completed an AP or IB test for the equivalent of a college English or have completed a college level English course, you do not have to take our English Placement test. Please make sure the test scores are sent to the Office of Counseling and Testing to obtain credit. (Please see pages 54-55 of the catalog for more information about AP and IB credit.)
- If none of the above applies to you, you will be sent more information about if you should take the English Placement test, which can be done while you are at Orientation.
- This is your first taste of what it is like to be a student at FMU! It’s an exciting time to meet other new and continuing students and learn how to get around campus.
- Register for your classes for the fall semester.
- Prepare to be a successful college student.
Learn more about Orientation here!
Return your Immunization Forms to the Office of Student Health Services prior to your Orientation.
- Freshmen: Your final high school transcript showing your graduation from high school must be sent to the Office of Admissions by your guidance office prior to your first day of classes. (If you have taken dual-enrollment courses, the official college transcript should be sent to Admissions as well.)
- Transfers: Your final college transcript showing successful completion of your current semester courses must be sent prior to your first day of classes.
Spring Semester
- This $126 fee reserves your place and confirms that you intend to enroll in the spring semester.
- You may either send it by mail or log into your Patriot Portal to pay the fee.
- Fee is refundable until May 1.
- Complete the online Housing Application
- Pay the $173 housing deposit by mail or log into your Patriot Portal to pay the fee.
- If you have completed an AP or IB test for the equivalent of a college English or have completed a college level English course, you do not have to take our English Placement test. Please make sure the test scores are sent to the Office of Counseling and Testing to obtain credit. (Please see pages 54-55 of the catalog for more information about AP and IB credit.)
- If none of the above applies to you, you will be sent more information about if you should take the English Placement test, which can be done while you are at Orientation.
- This is your first taste of what it is like to be a student at FMU! It’s an exciting time to meet other new and continuing students and learn how to get around campus.
- Register for your classes for the fall semester.
- Prepare to be a successful college student.
Learn more about Orientation here!
Return your immunization form to the Office of Student Health Services prior to your Orientation.
- Freshmen: Your final high school transcript showing your graduation from high school must be sent to the Office of Admissions by your guidance office prior to your first day of classes. (If you have taken dual-enrollment courses, the official college transcript should be sent to Admissions as well.)
- Transfers: Your final college transcript showing successful completion of your current semester courses must be sent prior to your first day of classes.