Incoming Student Info
This page is a guide to help incoming students prepare to attend McPherson College and is a resource to find information related to the Enrollment Process, Billing, Housing, Check-in, and Orientation schedules.
Fall 2025
Start by selecting your status:
- Applied: Once you’ve submitted your McPherson College application, we encourage you to schedule a personal visit to campus or come to one of our special visits days. You can also login to your Admissions Portal to see your counselor, upload your unofficial transcript and access future processes like housing and enrollment.
- Accepted Student: Congratulations! Submit your deposit to begin the enrollment process.
- Deposited Student: Sign up to attend one of our Enrollment Orientation Day’s below. Your Admissions Counselor will contact you for next steps related to housing, financial aid, and next steps.
Your admissions counselor is here to help answer any questions that may come up along the way. Please call (800) 365-7402 for assistance.
Accepted Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to MC. Your next step is to submit your deposit. Once you submit your deposit you will follow the section below to start the enrollment process.
- Deposit
General students: $150. ($100 is applied to your student account. Fully refundable until June 1.)
Automotive Restoration students: $250. ($200 is applied to your student account. Non-refundable.)
International students: $500. (Fully refundable until June 1.) - FAFSA
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
McPherson College Federal school code: 001933
Deposited Students
First-time Freshmen
We will be opening the online sign up for these Enrollment Days later in March.
- Friday, May 2 – Auto Restoration Students Only
- Thursday, June 5
- Friday, June 6
- Thursday, June 19
- Friday, June 20
Transfer Students
- Check back in March 2025 for new Transfers enrollment information.
Fall Check-in
Fall Check-in Dates
| August 5 | All International Student Athletes Check-in |
| August 6-7 | New International Student Athletes Orientation |
| August 12 | All other International Student Check-in |
| August 13-14 | All other New International Student Orientation |
| August 7 | Football check-in |
| August 8 | Soccer and Volleyball check-in |
| August 13 | Cheer check-in |
| August 16 | First-time Freshmen check-in |
| August 16-18 | Freshmen Orientation – required (schedule coming soon) |
| August 18 | Transfer and all other students check-in |
| August 19 | Transfer Orientation – required |
| August 19 | Evening classes begin |
| August 20 | First full day of class |
Check-in times (for all dates)
- Your check in time is determined by the first letter of your last name.
- The Circle Drive is where you will check in with Admissions and finish any necessary paperwork.
- The Residence Hall is where you will check in if you are living in campus housing.
| TIME | LOCATION | |
| Circle Drive | Your Residence Hall | |
| 9 am – 10 am | A – G | N – R |
| 10 am – 11 am | H – M | S – Z |
| Break 11 am-noon | ||
| Noon – 1 pm | N – R | A – G |
| 1 pm – 2 pm | S – Z | H – M |
Additional Info
Academic Calendar
Family Zooms
During Summer 2025, we will host virtual opportunities to connect with McPherson College prior to your arrival. Each session will cover unique information on areas that will help you prepare to arrive in the fall. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
Look for an email invitation to each session. Students and families are encouraged to attend. All dates are 7pm central time.
- June 11 – Auto Restoration view recording
- June 25 – Student Affairs
- July 23 – Student Debt Project
- July 31 – Arriving to Campus
Student Affairs Information
- What do I bring?
Some students bring minimal items to campus and feel right at home. Others coordinate colors with their roommate and decorate to a designer’s standards. - Meet the Staff
- Housing
Residence tour, descriptions, room dimensions and FAQ. Housing and roommate assignments will be made by mid-July and will students will be notified by email. - First Year Experience
- Student Involvement on campus
- Campus Safety
McPherson College is a safe place to live and learn. All residential areas have professional staff and student resident assistants who serve as an on-call system to respond to any student need or situation. We have strong community relationships with the McPherson Police and Fire Department, and first responders are just minutes away. - Health & Counseling Services
Free and confidential mental and physical health services are available for students through Partners in Family Care and Client-Centered Counseling. - Career Services
Looking for on-campus employment? On-campus jobs open in Handshake on July 15. To sign-up as a student in Handshake, download the Handshake app via your device app store, or go to www.joinhandshake.com, and use your Bulldog email address. Learn about Handshake and more on the Career Connections page in Bulldog Connect! - Campus Store
The campus store is the mailroom and swag central for McPherson College. All students living on campus will have a mailbox in the campus store. Packages are delivered here, including books ordered online. The campus store maintains a selection of McPherson apparel: t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, and more! The campus store is located in the basement of the Student Union, directly underneath the cafeteria. You can also check out our online store by going to macbulldogs.com and clicking on SHOP.