1. Accept your Offer of Admission: Matriculation Agreement

1. Confirm your intent to join your Rowan Program and become a matriculated student.
   1. Log in to the admissions portal where you applied to the program and sign your Matriculation Agreement.
   2. Your records will be updated over the next few business days.

2. Rowan Account Activation & Student Email

1. Activate your Rowan Network Account. 
   1. You will also set up “DUO”, a secondary security feature required for all Rowan students
   2. Contact the Rowan IRT Support Department at support@rowan.edu if you are unable to set up your Rowan Network Account or DUO.
2. After your Rowan Network Account has been successfully activated, log in to your Rowan email account following these steps. 
   1. Students can set up an auto-forward to send their Rowan @students.rowan.edu (Gmail) address to a personal email account.

3. Access Rowan Self-Service Banner

1. Please utilize these Rowan IRT Login Instructions to access Self-Service Banner
2. Rowan Self-Service Banner is where you will register for classes, view your schedule, pay your term bill, access your financial aid and all other necessary aspects of being a student at Rowan.

4. Before Meeting with Your Advisor: Important Items to Review

1. Review MBA Student Guidance Material
   1. Review the New Student Onboarding Guide for additional details about getting started with Rowan.
   2. Review the Foundation Fact Sheet if your acceptance letter indicated that you have foundation courses to complete.
   3. Review the Graduate Business Student Handbook for details on:
      • Career Resources
      • Campus Resources
      • Frequently Asked Questions on topics such as:
        1. Foundation Courses
        2. Tuition/Bills
        3. Transferring in Graduate Credit
2. Make sure your Financial Aid is in order (if applicable)
   1. For more details and the most up-to-date information about financial aid, please visit the Financial Aid Office website or email the Financial Aid Office: financialaid@rowan.edu.
3. Sign up for eRefund direct deposit
   1. The Office of the Bursar requires students who expect to receive a refund to enroll in our eRefund service. eRefunds are sent electronically via direct deposit to a designated personal checking or savings account. For more information on eRefunds and how to enroll, please visit the Bursar's website.
4. Make sure you complete all health form requirements
   1. Detailed information (including deadlines) and forms can be found on the Wellness Center Website.
   2. Failure to meet these requirements may result in a financial penalty and/or a registration hold on the student’s account.
   3. Immunization forms are required for ALL degree-seeking students at Rowan University, including online-only students.
   4. You can reach the Health and Wellness Center at wellnesscenter@rowan.edu or 856-256-4333 for more information.

5. Schedule a Meeting with Your Advisor

1. After you have completed the above steps, please email the Graduate Business Programs office at GraduateBusinessStudies@rowan.edu to coordinate a time to meet with your academic advisor.
2. Please share if you’d like this meeting to be in person, via video conference, or phone call, as well as your availability to meet.
3. During this meeting, you will discuss course registration and other important items related to you getting started as a student.

6. Begin Making Connections and Building Relationships

1. We encourage our students to go beyond the classroom to build relationships now that will serve you during your graduate studies - and throughout your career.
2. You don’t need to wait for classes to start or for the next Networking Event to begin connecting with other MBA, MS Finance, COGS and CAGS students.
3. One action item you might want to consider is to freshen up your LinkedIn profile and then connect with members of RGSAAB (Rohrer Graduate Student and Alumni Advisory Board). RGSAAB members are actively engaged in academics and shared community connections that elevate the student experience and the reputation of Rohrer Graduate Programs.
4. Attend RCB expert webinars, which are often run by RGSAAB members or our Fellows. The expert webinars take place in a relaxed online environment where you can meet industry professionals, alumni, and ask questions that will help you order your academic and career steps for maximum success.  
5. Get to know the Program Team, RCB deans, and current Fellows, or apply to become a Fellow if your background and goals align with the MBA & MSF Fellowship Program Mission. 

To Defer to a Future Semester

We know that sometimes life happens and you may not be able to join us in the semester you originally intended. If you are unable to join us for the semester in which you were accepted and would prefer to defer to a future semester, please notify us immediately at GraduateBusinessStudies@rowan.edu. Your acceptance to our program is good for up to 1 year and we will be happy to change your target start semester.

Again, congratulations and welcome to Rowan!