Congratulations on your admission to Milligan University! We’re really excited that you will soon be joining the Milligan community. This page has helpful information to make your journey to Milligan as smooth as possible. Also, be sure to watch your mail and email for details on specific items. See you soon!
NOW WHAT?
Complete and submit the following:
(International students, click here » for admitted student procedures.)
- Activate your Milligan Account »
- In the week following your admission, you will receive your personal account information to access Milligan’s online resources. The activation email will be titled “Your Milligan University Account” and it will be sent to the email address you used on your application. If you need help locating your login information email, please contact Milligan’s IT Helpdesk at helpdesk@milligan.edu or 423.461.8704.
- Enrollment Deposit and Enrollment Confirmation »
- Login to your Milligan Self-Service account using the credentials you set up in step 1 and submit your $200 deposit via credit card or by mail (your deposit is applied toward your first bill). This deposit is refundable until May 1.
- If you prefer to pay your deposit by mail, please ensure you write the student’s name on the check and send payment to: Milligan University, PO Box 250, Milligan, TN 37682.
- Complete a Residency Form by May 1 to receive your roommate assignment or to indicate that you plan to be a commuter.
- Health & Immunization Record (PDF download) »
- Download and print the health and immunization form and have your doctor complete and sign by July 1.
- Once complete, upload a pdf of the form (front and back!) and any additional shot records that need to be sent here by July 1 (you’ll need to sign in using your Milligan email and password you recently set up) »
- OR mail your completed form to MU Admissions, PO Box 210, Milligan, TN 37682
- Financial Aid Offer — The link to view your financial aid offer will be sent to the email you used when completing your FAFSA. To view your financial aid offer in the secure online financial aid portal (Net Partner), you will use your Milligan credentials. Review, accept, and submit your financial aid offer promptly (some awards are first-come, first-serve, so don’t delay). Milligan begins sending financial aid offers to admitted students in January.
- Work Study: You will need to activate your account by clicking “Sign Up” on the Handshake website. Search jobs by selecting “Jobs” in the top left corner, then “All Filters.” Click “On-Campus” under “Job Type,” then click “Show Results.” Jobs are titled with the weekly hour amount in the title. (Please pay close attention to the hours for each job.) Apply for your top three choices.
- Student Employment instructions and more information here.
- New Student Orientation – register for Connections Orientation on April 20 or June 15 to have a smooth and easy transition to college life.
- Get Connected
- Submit final transcripts by July 1: We are required to have this documentation on file at least three weeks prior to the start of the semester.
- First time students: Submit your final High School transcript including your final grades and notation of your graduation. Request your transcript from your high school to be sent one of the following ways: mail an official transcript to: Milligan University Admissions, PO Box 210, Milligan, TN 37682 OR send the official transcript through a secure electronic transcript service like National Clearinghouse, Parchment, Scribs or Scoir, OR your school counselor can email your final transcripts to admissions@milligan.edu.
- Transfers: Submit final college transcript including your final grades and notation of any degrees received. Request your transcript from your previous institution to be sent one of the following ways: mail an official transcript to: Milligan University Admissions, PO Box 210, Milligan, TN 37682 OR send the official transcript through a secure electronic transcript service like National Clearinghouse or Parchment OR your school can email it through their specific transcript request service to admissions@milligan.edu.
- FERPA form
Students can authorize access for their parent(s) to their education records (grades and academic performance, student account and financial aid, student conduct and campus life) and allow oral and written communication with university personnel by completing a FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) form at the link below.
Filling out this FERPA form requires students to log-in to our student portal with your username and password that Information Technology (IT) sends via email once students submit their enrollment deposit. These are the same credentials you will use to log-in to your Milligan email, Canvas learning management system, and the self-service payment portal. If you are unable to find the email, make sure to check your spam or junk folder. If you are unable to locate them, please email the IT help desk at Helpdesk@milligan.edu or call 423.461.8705.
