Happy March - Spring Forward!

Spring is officially in the air, and campus is buzzing with activity as we hit the midpoint of the semester. March is often a pivotal month for students—balancing the intensity of midterms with the anticipation of Spring Break. Whether your student is powering through exams or preparing for a week of rest and relaxation, this is a great time to check in and offer that extra bit of encouragement. In this month’s edition, we’ve gathered essential updates on housing deadlines, course registration, and upcoming campus events to help you and your student navigate the busy weeks ahead.

Housing Selection

Returning Student Housing Selection - Housing contracts for the 2026-2027 academic year are now available online. Students planning to live on campus next year will need to complete their housing contract and submit their $250 non-refundable deposit by March 27th at 5:00pm. For more info, click here!

New Student - Students will receive housing information from the Admissions team through their RMU email. Housing assignments will begin to be made in May. For assistance completing the housing contract or creating a roommate group, click here!

Fall 2026 Course Registration

Continuing undergraduate students will begin registering for their fall 2026 courses beginning Monday, March 30. Now is the time to help your student to be prepared when their registration time arrives. Here is some helpful information to share with your student:

Course registration begins Monday, March 30. Every student will be assigned a day/time when they can access the registration system based on his/her earned credits. Your student will be able to find this information under "Registration Notices" on his/her Banner student profile a week or two before the registration period begins.
Encourage your student to meet with an advisor. Your student should meet with an advisor in the coming weeks to review their course selections for next semester. Every undergraduate is assigned an Academic Advisor in the Center for Student Success and a Faculty Advisor within his/her major. Some students may even have additional advisors if they are involved in any special programs.
Students can schedule an appointment now to meet with their Faculty Advisor. Their assigned Academic Advisor in the Center for Student Success is also available to ensure your student is ready to register! Academic Advisors are available by drop-in hours, as well as one-on-one registration check-ins. Students can stop into Solution Central (Nicholson Center, 4th Floor) Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. for assistance call 412-397-5000.
Encourage your student to register as close to the start of his/her time ticket as possible. A Registration Tool Kit and other helpful resources are available on-line at rmu.edu/css.
Summer 2026 course registration is open now as well for students who may wish to explore available options. Summer can also be a great time for your student to do relevant work, internship, and/or volunteer experience in his/her field of study. Encourage your student to share his/her summer plans with their advisor as well. Our goal is to help our students to finalize their summer and fall plans prior to departing campus at the end of this semester which is only a few short weeks away.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, April 12th - April 17th
Greek Week

Greek Week is an annual campus tradition that brings fraternities and sororities together for a week of friendly competition, service projects, and social events that promote leadership, philanthropy, and school spirit. The highlight of the week is Airband, a campus-favorite dance and lip-sync battle. If your student is interested in Greek Life at RMU, click here for more information.

Friday, April 17th
AIRBAND - 7:30 p.m.
UPMC Events Center Arena

Airband is the highlight and closing event of Greek Week. This high-energy competition features our Fraternities and Sororities performing choreographed medleys to popular hits. Just take a look!

Wednesday, April 22nd
Grad Fair - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Nicholson 4th Floor Rotunda Area - Adjacent to Solution Central

Students can stop by to pick up their regalia, visit with vendors and take pictures with their fellow soon to be graduates. Drinks/snacks provided. Regalia can be ordered here. Place your order by March 16th in order for it to be here in time for the Grad Fair. The deadline to ship regalia to your home address is April 17th.

Friday, May 15th and May 16th
Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
UPMC Events Center
- May 15th at 4:00 p.m. - Graduate Ceremony (Master's and Doctoral Degrees)
- May 16th at 10:00 a.m. - Under Graduate Ceremony (Bachelor’s Degrees)
We are excited to celebrate our students receiving their Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees at Spring Commencement. For detailed information click here.

Important Dates

March 16th: Regalia deadline FREE Shipping! Pick up @ Graduation Fair
March 16th - March 20th: Spring Break
April 3rd: Spring Holiday - No Classes. Administrative offices closed.
April 17th: Regalia deadline for home delivery plus shipping fees
April 22nd: Grad Fair
May 1st: PA Residents FAFSA deadline, must file to be eligible for a PA State Grant
May 4th: Last Day of Classes
May 5th - May 8th: Finals Week
May 8th: Second 8-week Session Ends
May 9th: Summer Move Out - Residence Halls Close by 5pm (except for graduates)
May 11th - May 14th: Senior Week
May 15th: Graduate Commencement
May 16th: Undergraduate Commencement

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Here at RMU, You’ll be UNSTOPPABLE

Do you know a current high school senior who is thinking about attending RMU? Encourage them to reach out! Call us at 800-762-0097 or request information online.

FAFSA Open for Completion
Solution Central

The 2026-27 FAFSA is open for completion! Please don't forget to file at www.studentaid.gov. Pennsylvania residents must file by May 1st to be eligible for a PA State Grant. Financial aid packages for continuing students will be released shortly after the spring term ends. If you need help with the process, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Financial Aid Counselor. Contact information can be found at www.rmu.edu/finaid and as always Solution Central can direct you appropriately.

412-397-5000
solutioncentral@rmu.edu
Nicholson 4th Floor

This communication is designed to be a helpful guide for you, our university families. We'll share upcoming events, key dates, and other important resources. We hope it helps you stay connected and informed throughout the semester. You can always email us at family@rmu.edu

We're so excited to partner with you as your student becomes
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