Deposited Students

You’re in. Let’s celebrate! Grab your family and friends and join us for Accepted Students Day where you’ll explore campus a little deeper. In the classroom and at the Discover Elms fair, our faculty, staff, and student-lead organizations are ready to share the opportunities that await you as an Elms Blazer.

You’ll have fun, too! Enjoy food and games on the quad as you connect with your future classmates—maybe you’ll even meet your new best friend, favorite study buddy, or future roommate. It’s sure to be an unforgettable day filled with excitement as you make your BIG decision to join the Blazer family!

If you haven’t already, be sure to get connected! You should have received an encrypted email with your ElmsConnect log-in credentials from the IT Department at Elms College.

Didn’t receive the email? Be sure to check your spam folder. Have questions? Need some assistance getting connected? Contact the Help Desk at 413-265-2390 or helpdesk@elms.edu.

Already connected? Great job Blazer! Check out the campus portal and explore the various resources available to you.

For most students, financial aid is one of the key factors when making your final college decision. Knowing how much aid you will receive, understanding your financial aid offer, and knowing what your balance may be makes a huge difference.

If you haven’t already, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Elms College code is 002140.

Already submitted your FAFSA, reviewed your offer letter, and are now ready to finalize your financial aid? Great job!

To accept, reduce, or decline the offer, log in to your ElmsConnect account and click on the Financial Aid tab.

Students accepting a Direct Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Loan must complete the following items at studentaid.gov:

• Promissory Note
• Entrance Counseling

Declining the offer? No other forms needed—just don’t forget to let us know in your ElmsConnect account.

Have questions? Need some help figuring out how to finance your education? Call the Office of Financial Aid at 413-265-2249 or email finaid@elms.edu.

The Office of Student Accounts is here to help you put “the money part” into action. They’ll help you figure out how to pay your bill by presenting you the options. For information regarding payment plans, click here.

Need help? Not sure which option is best for you? Reach out to the Office of Student Accounts at 413-265-2208 or email studentaccounts@elms.edu.

Student Life at Elms will be an exciting part of your college experience. From sports and clubs to working on campus and hanging out by the fire pit, we offer a wide range of ways to get involved as both a resident or commuter student. Either way, your time as a Blazer will be unforgettable!

Planning to live on campus? As an incoming resident student, you need to complete the following form:

2023-2024 NEW UNDERGRADUATE HOUSING APPLICATION

Questions? Reach out to the Office of Residence Life at reslife@elms.edu.
Planning to commute? No additional forms needed. Be sure to check our commuter resources.

Got a cold? We’ll take care of you! Pulled a muscle at practice? Stop by for an ice pack! The Health Center at Elms College is equipped to handle everything from seasonal illnesses and common health concerns to the management of injuries and significant episodic and chronic health issues.

The Health Center is required to have the following documentation on file. Required forms are available on the Health Center webpage.

Some medical documentation may take time to obtain so please begin the process as soon as possible. Documentation should be completed by August 12.

1. Medical History Form: This form should be filled out by the student, signed/dated.
2. All required immunizations.
   • Tdap within 10 years.
   • Documented immunity to Varicella: series of 2 vaccinations OR positive titer OR physician certified history of chickenpox. (Nursing students can NOT submit history of chickenpox.)
   • Documented immunity to measles, mumps, rubella: series of 2 vaccinations OR positive titers for ALL 3 (measles, mumps, and rubella titers).
   • Documented Immunity to Hepatitis B: series of 3 vaccinations OR positive titer.
   • Either a meningitis vaccine within 5 years OR the signed meningitis waiver.
3. Physical Exam (within 1 year from the start of the semester). The physical exam form must be completed, signed/dated by the physician or stamped with their office information.

Nursing students may have additional requirements and will need to upload documentation to Sentry as well as the Health Center. Athletes have additional requirements and will need to upload documentation to SportsWare as well as the Health Center.

Please visit the Health Center web page for more information.

Failure to supply the state required documentation by the deadline will result in a health hold. Having a health hold means that you cannot register for classes or move into the residence halls. Please submit medical documentation to healthcenter@elms.edu as soon as possible.

Training
All new incoming students are required to complete the following training:

• 2023/2024 Health Education Training

The Office of the Registrar is here and ready to help with almost anything you can imagine, including: registering you for classes, the collection of grades from faculty, sending transcripts, adding you to the Dean’s List (You got this Blazer!), and most importantly, handing you a diploma at the end of your Elms career.

To ensure that information regarding your grades and other details stays private and is not shared with anyone without your consent you must complete the following form at elms.edu/FERPA:

• Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) Consent Form

Note, you must be signed into your Elms Gmail account when you submit this form or you will see an error message.

All new incoming students are required to submit their final official transcript prior to the start of the semester.

Official high school and college transcripts can mailed to:
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Elms College
291 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA 01013

Or can be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admission electronically at admissions@elms.edu

We can’t wait to welcome you to campus! All new students will receive an Elms student ID. Students may submit a photo for their ID by completing this form or you may take an in-person picture at Blazer Day. Student IDs will be printed and distributed at Check-In.

Any student who is planning to bring a vehicle to campus will need an Elms College parking permit. To apply for a permit, please complete this form.

Please note, parking fees vary based on lot selection. Permits will be distributed at Move-In Day and Check-In Day.

All new incoming students must also complete:

• 2023/2024 Trip Waiver Form
• 2023/2024 Student Engagement Anti-Hazing Policy
• 2023/2024 Health Education Training
• Required Emergency Contact Information