Accepted Students

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Welcome to Bay Path University! We are excited for you to become part of the Bay Path community.

We know you have a lot to consider as you make your college decision and we want to help you each step of the way. The following information explains the next steps in the process, whether you are still considering your offer or you’ve already committed to being a Wildcat.

Below are the next steps to take as an accepted student:

Choose Bay Path! To secure your space at Bay Path University, please submit an enrollment deposit of $300 (resident) or $200 (commuter) by depositing online through Pay Pal, mailing in a check with the deposit form, or calling and paying over the phone with a credit card.

Click here to pay your deposit online through PayPal OR
Click here to download the deposit form (when mailing a check please send to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Bay Path University, 588 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106) OR
Call 413.565.1331 to pay over the phone

Please Note: Deposits from new, incoming students who choose not to attend the University are fully refundable prior to June 1 (for fall entrants) and November 1 (for spring entrants) of the upcoming academic year, by submitting a written request to Student Financial Services.

Financial Aid

Apply for an FSA ID for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please note, a separate FSA ID is required for both student and parent.
Complete and file the FAFSA online as soon as possible after October 1. Select Bay Path University's school code, #002122.
Receive financial aid award.
Review award letter and contact Student Financial Services with questions.
Accept award online.

Bay Path Email

The My Bay Path Portal is a website for deposited students and accessible from any device with an Internet connection.

On the My Bay Path Portal page, click the Login button.
On the Bay Path Portal sign in page, enter your Bay Path email and password.
Click the Sign In button.

Medical Forms

Health Services requires all students who are taking courses at one of our campus locations to upload and enter all required health documentation into the Student Health Portal.

Log into the My Bay Path Portal.
On the Welcome Page, click on "Student Health Portal - Medicat".
Submit the required forms (More information about what forms are required are on the Medicat welcome page).

If you have questions activating your account, contact Bay Path Health Services at 413.565.1391 or healthservices@baypath.edu.

Housing

Once you deposit you will receive housing information (roommate survey and lease agreement to complete and return).

Spring Entry - Expect to receive housing assignments (dorm and roommate information) in January.
Fall Entry - Expect to receive housing assignments (dorm and roommate information) in August.

Roommate Requests:

If you and another incoming student would like to be roommates please email residencelife@baypath.edu (both parties need to send an email stating they are in agreement to live with one another).

Spring Entry - Roommate request deadline is December 31.
Fall Entry - Roommate request deadline is July 31.

Parking Registration

Parking registration forms will be sent to you through email and will be available on the My Bay Path Portal under campus resources. If you have any questions please contact Campus Public Safety at 413.565.1224.

Residential Students: Complete application and submit $300 fee
Commuter Students: Complete application (no fee)

Official Transcripts

First Year Students: We need your final official high school transcript and college transcripts for any college credit you earned while in high school. We will also need score reports for the following: Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, CLEP, International Baccalaureate (if they apply to you).
Transfer Students: We need official college transcripts from ALL colleges you have attended. Official high school transcripts are only needed if you have not received your associates degree.

Advising Questionnaire

All new incoming students are required to complete our Advising Questionnaire. This questionnaire is one of the first tools your Advisor uses in getting to know you and understanding your individual needs, interests, and goals.

Honors Program

Click here to complete the Honors Program acceptance form.

BPU099 New Student Orientation

Soon after your deposit with us, you will be registered and invited to our New Student Orientation course called BPU099 via Bay Path’s learning management system called Canvas. To navigate here, please log into your "My Bay Path" Portal, go to your Welcome screen, and then click on Canvas. You will be asked to accept your first-course invitation at Bay Path; BPU099 New Student Orientation.

Deposit Online

FILE YOUR FAFSA

ACCEPT FINANCIAL AID