Now that You've Attended New Student Orientation

We hope that after your orientation experience, all of your questions were answered and you've gathered the information you need to begin a smooth transition to Ferris State University.

As a follow-up to orientation and before attending classes, we have created a list of frequently asked questions and additional resources to help you stay on top of everything.  To help address any questions you may not have asked during your orientation experience, check out the frequently asked questions highlighted below or the drop down boxes above. 

Academic Calendar

• Important dates

  

Paying Your Tuition and Room & Board Fees

• Is there a payment plan for tuition and room and board fees?

  

Parking Permits

• How do I obtain a parking pass?

  

Additional Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources

• Where can I find scholarships?

 

Campus Employment - Job Postings

• Where can I find job postings?

 

Living and Dining on Campus

• When can I move into my residence hall?
• Is it possible to see a layout of a residence hall?
• What meal plans are available?
• If you have more questions on residence hall living, click here to visit the Office of Housing & Residential Life frequently asked questions page.

 

Living Off Campus

• What are the resources available to commuter students? 

 

Buying Your Books

• How do I purchase my books from the bookstore?

 

Veteran Services

• Where can I find information on veteran benefits?

 

Getting Involved

• What is there to do on campus?
• What is there to do in Big Rapids and Mecosta County?

 

Earn College Credit by Examination

• How can I earn course credit through College Credit by Examination?

 

 Share Your Academic and Financial Information with Family and Friends

• What is FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)?