Welcome to MCPHS: Next Steps

You’ll need your login credentials to get access to an MCPHS email address, housing, immigration paperwork, and more. You should receive an email with your login credentials within one week of submitting an enrollment deposit. If you have any questions please contact the help desk at helpdesk@mcphs.edu.

For domestic students:

Complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

For international students:

International students should submit their I-20 applications as soon as possible to ensure timely issuance of immigration documents needed for visa appointments.

Attending an Admitted Student Event is a great way to get to know your future classmates, make friends, meet professors, and explore campus before moving in.

Start your MCPHS journey off on the right foot – keep an eye on our Admitted Students Events page and pick the event that’s right for you!

The Housing Portal is open! You can use your MCPHS login credentials to submit your Housing deposit on the admission portal. Once you’ve submitted your deposit, you’ll receive an email to visit the Residence Life portal, allowing you to share your living habits to match with a roommate, identify housing preferences, or choose specific roommates.

In the meantime, explore your housing options and start planning your decor.

Request Access and Accommodations if Needed

Students who may need housing and/or dining accommodations due to a disability are asked to contact the Office of Student Access and Accommodations (OSAA) to complete a student request for services form and submit supporting documentation. Additional information can be found on the OSAA Housing/Dining Accommodations webpage.

Designed for incoming students to experience campus life at MCPHS for the first time, Orientation makes the transition to college much easier – and more fun! Orientation 2025 is an exciting two-part program composed of an in-person session and self-paced virtual modules called Connect.

Please note that Orientation is mandatory for all students.

Starting May 1st, you can register to attend an orientation session.

Orientation Dates

Undergraduates & Family/Guest:
June 17, 18, 21 and 22
August 28

Transfer students:
August 29

International students: Welcome Day & Orientation:
August 27 & 28

For more about Orientation and to register once registration opens, visit the Orientation page.

For orientation-related questions, contact orientation@mcphs.edu, or international.academics@mcphs.edu for international students.

Get ready for your big move to campus! After receiving your housing assignment and before move-in day, you’ll be assigned a specific window of time to arrive. Welcome Wagon crews composed of students, faculty, and staff will be there to help you unload your vehicle, help with parking, and answer any questions.

First-Year Student Move-In: Wednesday, August 27 (specific timeslots will be assigned)

International First Year Move-In: Tuesday, August 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

More information will be shared after housing assignments are completed in July.

Tuition payment for the fall 2025 semester is available starting in the first week of June. The deadline to pay is August 1. Bills are sent electronically – make sure to check your email!

MCPHS Payment Gateway

Have questions? Make an appointment with Student Financial Services. Find more resources at and information on the Admission & Aid webpages.

The deadline to submit final transcripts for all incoming Cardinals, including first-year students, transfer students, and international students, is August 1^st. Final transcripts must be sent by your high school or current institution.

Ways to submit your transcript

• Email to admissions@mcphs.edu or send it via fax to 617.732.2118
• Via Common App, Scoir, Parchment, or Clearing House
• Postal mail to:
  MCPHS
  Admission Office
  179 Longwood Avenue
  Boston, MA 02115

Immunizations

All incoming students must be in compliance with the MCPHS Immunization Policy. The deadline to upload records of your required immunizations is August 1^st.

For more detailed information, please see the Student Immunization Compliance page. If you have any questions about this process, please email immunization@mcphs.edu.

Add Your Emergency Contact

Log into Self-Service and follow the instructions to add your emergency contact.

Submit a Student ID photo: Due July 31st

Students who attended Orientation in June will have taken their ID photo while on campus. Students who have not attended Orientation will receive an email from the Help Desk (starting in late June) with instructions and an individual link to submit an ID photo. Learn how to submit your photo. Student IDs will be distributed when you arrive on campus.

Order your MBTA Fall Pass: Due August 1

As an MCPHS student, you’re eligible for discounted rates off of the regular monthly MBTA pass price – a perfect option for commuter students!

Passes are eligible to purchase through the MBTA Pass program starting June 1^st. The deadline to purchase a pass is August 1^st.

Check Technology Requirements

Throughout your time at MCPHS, you’ll use a variety of digital tools to supplement and track what you learn in the classroom. Learn what you need, as well as system requirements for hardware, on the Information Services page.

Review Your Class Schedule

Access your schedule in Self-Service before arriving for your first day of class. Remember, classroom assignments may change over the course of the summer.

Blackboard

Log into and review the Blackboard application to see information from your faculty, including syllabi, book lists, and other important information before classes begin.