New Student Checklist

Welcome to Mount Royal University! Here is a checklist of your next steps to get started. Check off these items one by one and you'll be ready for a great start. Keep in mind that some items may not be relevant to all incoming students.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Registration and courses

• Check your Mount Royal (@mtroyal.ca) account daily. This is your official email account.
• Check your Advising Guide for the courses you need.
• Register for your courses / connect with an advisor.
• Add the Academic Schedule/Critical Dates to your Google calendar.
• Meet your conditions of admission.

Get to know MRU

• Register for and complete MRUBegin your Pre Arrival course.
• Get ready with our Welcome Guide and review important onboarding information.
• Stay up to date on New Student Orientation events and register for a campus tour.  

Get set for being on campus

• If you require academic accommodations, contact Access & Inclusion as soon as possible. Waiting until classes begin may delay your accommodation.
• Apply for Residence.
• Enable multi-factor authentication on your Mount Royal account.
• Submit a photo and get your ONECard.
• Set up MyFare app for UPass.
• Get your locker through MyMRU.

Tuition and fees

• Pay tuition by Jan. 14
• Check out government student loans/RESPs.
• Add MRU to your auto-deposit e-transfer set up for future refunds.
• Get your textbooks.
• Purchase a dining plan.
• Purchase your parking permit 

Ensure your information is up-to-date

• Update your emergency contact information in MyMRU.
• Update your SIN information in MyMRU.