First Steps as a New Rocket
Congrats on your admission to The University of Toledo!
It’s time to take your next steps to becoming a Rocket. Here’s what to do to prepare for your first semester at UToledo.
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First-Year Undergraduate Students
1
Log-In to Your New Rocket Portal
Visit your New Rocket Portal to get started, view important instructions and track your progress to completing
your next steps. Your login credentials are the same as those you used to apply to
UToledo.
If you need assistance logging in, please contact your admission counselor.
If you need assistance logging in, please contact your admission counselor.
2
Set Up Your myUT Account
Your myUT account will be used throughout your time at UToledo. This is where you will register for
classes, pay your enrollment and housing deposits, and access your UToledo email.
To activate your myUT account, you will need your Rocket ID, which can be found on the home page of the New Rocket
Portal.
3
Pay your enrollment deposit
Let us know you are planning to join us by paying your $100 enrollment deposit. This
can be done on the myUT portal under the ‘Student’ tab in the ‘My Accounts’ section. Click the ‘Deposits’ link.
If you are paying via Credit Card, there will be an additional $3 processing fee.
If you are paying via Credit Card, there will be an additional $3 processing fee.
4
Pay your housing application fee and submit your housing application
If you choose or are required to live on campus, you will need to pay your $40 housing
application fee after your enrollment deposit is made. This can be done on the myUT portal under the ‘Student’ tab in the ‘My Housing’ section. Click the ‘University Housing
Application.’
5
File the FAFSA
All students who wish to be considered for financial aid are encouraged to complete
the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at studentaid.gov. Enter the federal school code 003131 on the FAFSA to ensure your information is sent to UToledo.
6
Register for Orientation
Orientation (known as Rocket Launch) is required for all new students. At Orientation,
you will get an insider look at all things Rocket life and schedule your first semester
of classes with the help of your academic advisor. Register for Orientation in your
New Rocket Portal, using the login credentials you used to apply to UToledo.
7
Begin checking your Rockets email
All new students should begin checking their Rockets email account regularly for official
University correspondence, including financial aid information and important academic
advising information. Your Rockets email can be found on your myUT portal in the Student
tab or at rockets.utoledo.edu.
The remainder of your next steps (like purchasing a parking pass, paying your bill, etc.) can be found on the New Student Tab of your myUT portal.
It's time to celebrate!
As you prepare for your next chapter at UToledo, we've created downloadable items to help show your Rocket pride at your graduation party.
Show Your Rocket Pride