CONGRATULATIONS!! YOU ARE ONE STEP CLOSER TO BECOMING A HAWK!
Receiving an offer of admission to Hilbert College is an accomplishment worth celebrating. We look forward to having you join our caring and supportive community that will engage your mind and create future opportunities for success.
Please take a moment to review the next steps toward enrollment at Hilbert College to secure your place in the incoming class, complete the on-campus housing process, register for classes, and attend new-student orientation!
As an accepted student, there is no better way to decide if Hilbert is right for you than to spend a day with us. We offer several opportunities to do so from customized personal visits to shadow days where you can sample classes in your major!
If you haven't had a chance to visit campus, Schedule Your Campus Visit Today!
Steps to Enrollment
STEP 1
RESERVE YOUR SPACE
Reserve your spot in the incoming class by submitting your enrollment deposit today. Students that deposit early will lock in any scholarship offered, receive priority registration, and preferred housing (resident students only)!
Please click the appropriate button to make your secure online payment through PayPal (all major credit cards accepted) so we can formally welcome you to Hilbert College.
**If you experience any errors using PayPal, please contact us directly at (716) 926-8939 to make your payment.
COMMUTERS
Students that will be commuting to campus are required to submit a $100 enrollment deposit.
RESIDENT STUDENTS
Students that will be living on campus are required to submit a $225 enrollment deposit, which is non-refundable. This deposit includes a $125 housing fee, which is required to secure a room on campus.
Upon completion, students should immediately begin completing all necessary housing paperwork, which can be found in STEP 3.
STEP 2
COMPLETE THE FAFSA APPLICATION
While incoming students are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on academic credentials, all students must complete the FAFSA to qualify for need-based financial aid and receive the best financial aid offer possible.
First, you and your parent/guardian(s) must obtain a free FSA ID and password at: https://fsaid.ed.gov.
Second, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://fafsa.ed.gov for complete consideration of all grants and loans. New York State residents should complete The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) at www.hesc.ny.gov.
The new FAFSA application is available on October 1st each year. It is important to file this as soon as possible.
- Hilbert College federal student code is 002735
- Hilbert College New York state "TAP" code is 2083
For any questions or to make an appointment with our Student Finance Office, please contact them directly at 716-926-8939.
STEP 3
RESIDENT STUDENTS: COMPLETE HOUSING APPLICATION
Once you have submitted your $225 enrollment deposit, you should complete the following as soon as possible to in order to be eligible for housing at Hilbert College. Housing assignments will begin after May 1st and will continue until capacity is reached.
- Complete Housing Application HERE!
- Please note: You will need a digital copy of your Health Insurance card as all residents are required to have insurance. A photo of the card is an acceptable format of insurance.
If you submitted a$100 enrollment deposit as a commuter and want to live on campus, you will need to submit the additional $125 housing deposit as well. To do so, you may:
1. Pay your housing deposit online today!
2. Mail your payment (made out to "Hilbert College") to
Admissions Office 5200 South Park Ave. Hamburg, NY 14075
3. Call in your payment: 716-926-8780
**If you experience any errors using PayPal, please contact us directly at (716) 926-8939 to make your payment.
Have questions? Looking to see whats available? Please contact us at reslife@hilbert.edu or at 716-649-7900 ext. 362
STEP 4
SCHEDULE YOUR REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT
Student that submit their enrollment deposit early will be contacted first to schedule priority registration!
Fall Semester Registration - Begins in April
Spring Semester Registration - Begins in November
Contact the Admissions Office to schedule your appointment - 716-926-8780
STEP 5
SUBMIT FINAL TRANSCRIPTS
Have your official high school and/or college transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions. This includes college courses taken while in high school. For students submitting Advanced Placement (AP) scores, please have official scores sent from the College Board. For graduating seniors, please be sure to see your School Counselor before your final day of classes to arrange for your final transcripts to be sent.
Transfer students can request a final transcript to be sent by contacting their Registrar at their current institution.
It is VERY important that we receive this information prior to the start of classes. Failure to do so may result in a hold being placed on your account.
STEP 6
REGISTER FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION (*REQUIRED*)
**Orientation is mandetory for all new students entering Hilbert College.
Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 Orientation sessions will be posted soon!
For more information, please contact:
Courtney Witherspoon
Director of Student Success & Retention
716-926-8776
cwitherspoon@hilbert.edu.
STEP 7
SUBMIT MANDATORY FORMS