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CAMPUS ADMISSIONS
We are thrilled to welcome you to Madonna University!
Madonna aims to identify and address any needs or concerns, in order to assist parents & families in supporting their student's success.
Our objective is to promote open lines of communication and ongoing discussion between Madonna University, families, and students. Our purpose is to support students in their journey to graduation. This website was made to provide information for you, as you support your student, and for us to offer chances for collaborative efforts to encourage their success in school and in their social lives.
In order for families to feel connected to and at home in our community, it is our goal to recognize needs and respond to them. We also want to help members of the community see participation as a thrilling opportunity in their student's college experience.
The intent of this website is to encourage you to have strong communication with your student by providing you with up-to-date information and events occurring outside of the classroom, a Facebook group for support, and other useful resources.
Courses at Madonna University are offered at various times, allowing for student-athletes to schedule around practice and game times. The Performing Arts, Academics, and Athletic Center (PAAAC) holds study halls for athletes and teams to meet and work through their studies. The term “student-athlete” is very important, where the student and their education come first.
Madonna University has partnered with Slingshot Bookstores as its campus store and course material provider. Slingshot is an auto fulfillment service. When you register for your courses, this service electronically fulfills the required course materials for each course, and delivers them directly to the Spirit Store or the residence hall before classes start. Your course materials will be a combination of physical and digital e-books. There’s no need for you to order books. You will have all of your course materials and none of the book-buying hassle. Every student at Madonna University is signed up for Slingshot automatically. Visit the Bookstore webpage or the Slingshot Login to learn more.
The Madonna University Spirit Store is located in the Franciscan Center. The hours are:
Parents are more than welcome to come on campus and shop in our Spirit Store. There is also availability to shop online for Madonna gear. If you shop online, the order is directly fulfilled from our store and is available for pick-up or shipped to your home.
Student information is shared only in strict compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Students have the right to either restrict the release of Directory Information, or request their information be freely shared with another individual (such as a spouse or parent) by filing a request at the Registrar’s Office, or filling out the Online FERPA release form and turning it in at the Registrar’s Office.
For more information on FERPA and other available forms, visit the Office of the Registrar Forms and FERPA webpage.
Without a FERPA on file (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), the parent will not be notified for any medical emergencies. If there is a FERPA on file, the parent will receive a phone call. To learn more about FERPA, visit our Forms and FERPA webpage.
Parents are not notified whether their student attends class, as it reflects on the students grade in the grade center in their Blackboard account. It is a responsibility of the student to attend class, otherwise it will reflect on their grade.
Without a FERPA on file (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), the parent will not be notified for any financial sanctions placed against them. If there is a FERPA on file, the parent will receive a phone call. To learn more about FERPA, visit our Forms and FERPA webpage.
Without a FERPA on file, the parent will not be notified for any crime against them or campus policy broken. If there is a FERPA on file, the parent will receive a phone call. To learn more about FERPA, visit our Forms and FERPA webpage.
The classroom ratio at Madonna University is 11:1, allowing for professors to give personalized instruction and guide students inside and outside of the classroom.
It is up to your student to reach out when they feel they are struggling in a class to the appropriate support people, including the faculty member for that class. When a professor notices a student is struggling with attendance, their overall grade, participation, or for any other reason, they can submit an “Early Alert” for a student. This notifies the student and a designated support-staff with the reason for the Early Alert. The designated support-staff reaches out directly to the student to offer support and guidance. More information about this process can be found on our Advising Support Services webpage
Madonna University offers study abroad programs with partnered universities across the globe. Programs are offered every Fall or Winter semester. Most of our courses involve short-term travel (1-3 weeks abroad), but we also provide options for semester and year-long study overseas. To learn more about these opportunities and upcoming travels, visit our Study Abroad webpage.
Each student has their own account in MyPortal, a webpage for our students to register for classes, check their grades, view their statement, etc. During the open dates to register, your student will be able to search their desired class and add it instantly. Although, with the first year of signing up for classes, we recommend your student meeting with their success coach to walk them through the process. Visit our Student Advising & Success webpage to find out who your success coach is, and to schedule an appointment!
Success coaches at Madonna University are assigned to you based on your chosen path of study. This means your success coach has individualized knowledge on your chosen path. They are here to help you when you are overwhelmed, in need of resources, wanting to get involved, scheduling classes, and overall navigating life as a college student. Visit Student Advising & Success to learn more.
As a student at Madonna, you can expect to receive academic counseling, writing assistance from our Writing Center and help with any course from our Tutoring Center, also known as the Center for Personalized Instruction (CPI), which is a student-focused office where resources are readily accessible and student learning is enhanced by providing individualized academic support.
Students with a documented disability are encouraged to reach out to the Counseling and Disability Resources Center (CDRC) for support services.
Madonna University has partnered with Ulliance, a student assistance program geared towards counseling, life coaching, and supporting our students – where your information is confidential and support is at no cost.
In addition, we have on-campus support and a Director of Counseling and Wellness, Annaliese Corace, that is here to listen and guide your student on a steady path.
We provide an example of what an official statement looks like, so you and your student can understand what is listed on your bill. We highly recommend that you check your statement once a month to keep up with your bill.
The FAFSA must be completed for each academic year and can be submitted as early as October 1st. Madonna does not have a priority FAFSA deadline, however, if Michigan residents wish to be considered for the State of Michigan funding, you must file by May 1st. Generally, we recommend that you apply by May 1st of every year.
To learn more about FAFSA at Madonna, visit our Apply for Aid webpage.
Yes, the FAFSA must be done each year and is required to receive Federal, State and need based institutional aid. To learn more about FAFSA at Madonna, visit our Apply for Aid webpage.
No, you do not get more funding or aid if you file your FAFSA early. Federal and State funds are controlled by regulations and do not change in the amount award based on when the FAFSA is filed. We do however recommend filing early so your aid is ready and available when school begins. For Michigan residents, the state has a May 1st filing deadline for certain aid programs and we highly encourage all Michigan residents to file by that day. The FAFSA is an application, not aid. Filing the FAFSA does not mean all your costs will be covered.
To learn more about FAFSA at Madonna, visit our Apply for Aid webpage.
The Department of Education provides the opportunity for parents of dependent students to borrow funds up to the student’s cost of attendance. This is a credit based loan and is interest bearing at the time of disbursement. If the parent is denied the Plus loan, additional unsubsidized loans may be available to the student if they have not reached their personal loan limits. The Plus Loan application for parents is also located at www.studentaid.gov under the Loans and Grants section of the landing page.
The Expected Family Contribution is the Department of Education’s evaluation of what the family can afford to pay for education costs. It does not mean that they are required to pay that amount nor does it mean they won’t pay more. It is an estimate, but it is used to determine Pell and other aid program eligibility.
Yes, student loans have to be paid back. While there is much discussion and political policy discussions going on about this now, unless something changes, the student will have to pay back the loans at some point.
Loan amounts are fixed based on student academic level. We will offer a student the maximum they are eligible for and while they can reduce or decline the amount, they cannot increase it.
Students can give their parents access by sending a payer invitation (Parent PIN). Once accepted, parents and family can easily make a payment and view the students account details. If a payer invitation has not been given, parents and family can still make a payment without account access as a guest payer. To learn step-by-step on how to pay your student’s bill/s with your parent PIN or as a guest payer, visit our Online Payment webpage.
Students applying for admission may choose to apply as test-optional. This means you are not required to submit ACT/SAT scores to be considered for admission or merit-based awards.
Madonna University is pleased to recognize the Advance Placement (AP) program and exams. To get college credit, students must have taken an AP course in high school, registered and sat for the respective AP exam, and received the appropriate credit-granting score. To receive AP equivalency credit at Madonna University, an official transcript from College Board is required.
Yes, all students are eligible to bring a car. However, it is not required.
To learn about parking permits, vehicle registration, cost, regulations and requirements, please visit our University Parking Policies and Traffic Regulations campus safety manual.
Madonna has many traditions, including MLK Week of Service, Mission and Heritage week and much more! For Student Life specifically, we host Week of Halloween, Homecoming Pep Rally, and Travel Around Madonna. All are fun student-centered events that encourage students to get involved on campus and form new friendships and connections outside of the classroom.
The Office of First-Year Experience (FYE) is dedicated to making the first year of college a smooth transition and a positive experience for freshman. Our peer mentors are students just like your own, who work to help your student familiarize and become comfortable with Madonna University.
Visit our First-Year Experience webpage for more information.
Information can always be found on our Presence website. Presence lists all of our current student events and clubs on campus. You can also email studentlife@ctienviron.com if you have questions about a certain club or event and want to get more information.
All extracurriculars and activities are posted on flyers around the campus, on our digital boards, our social media pages, and via our Presence Platform. We host events Monday through Thursday, and they are typically held in the Franciscan Center Gathering Space, though larger events may be hosted in the activity center.
You can follow our Madonna University Facebook or Instagram to stay connected about campus events/celebrations.
We also have a Parents & Families Facebook group directly geared towards parents & families of incoming Madonna Students to answer any concerns and generate communication between other parents.
There is an email list for parents to stay connected about what’s happening on campus. Fill out the Madonna University Parent Survey to subscribe to this list – where you can choose which type of information you want to receive.
We currently send out the MU Messenger on Thursday/Friday that highlights some of our on-campus events, however only currently registered students receive that email. Students are more than welcome to forward that email to their parents if they would like.
Yes. There is an email distribution list for information to be communicated to parents. Fill out the Madonna University Parent Survey to subscribe to this distribution list – where you can choose which type of information you want to receive.
We also have a Parents & Families Parents & Families Facebook group for questions and answers to flow between parents and Madonna University.
There is a full list in the student handbook. However, you can find our Online Move-In Guide, it will have a more focused list.
You will fill out living habit questions on your Housing Application. The information provided on your application is used to match you with a roommate based on your preferences for noise, visitors, sleeping habits, and study habits.
In the application you receive from the Office of Residence Life it will contain information on how to request a roommate. You will need to know this student’s first and last name. In order for roommates to be matched BOTH parties must request one another.
More information can be found on our Housing Sign up page.
To participate in our housing selection process, you must have first submitted a residence hall student enrollment deposit and housing application. You can complete these steps under the Housing Sign-up page. A non-refundable $250 Residence Hall Student Enrollment Deposit is due before submitting your Housing Application.
Yes. We take pride in serving students wholesome ingredients, preparing recipes accurately and providing nutritional analysis and ingredient statements through our online menus and nutrition calculator. From our general manager to our front-line servers, we work carefully to address food allergies, celiac diets, or other special dietary needs.
To ensure that students’ dining experience is safe, delicious, and social, we encourage you to call or fill out our dining program feedback form if you have individual dining needs regarding any food allergy/special diet concern.
Packages should be addressed in the following manner:
Student Name
Room Number
14221 Levan Road
Livonia, MI 48154
Madonna University provides a multitude of scholarships based on academic performance, financial need, athletic experience, and group affiliation. Visit our Undergraduate Scholarships and Grants page to see detailed scholarship opportunities!
Anyone can view the tuition costs for the 2023/2024 academic year. Rates for room and board (meal plans) can be found on our Residence Life webpage.
To learn about parking permits, vehicle registration, cost, regulations and requirements, please visit our University Parking Policies and Traffic Regulations campus safety manual.
The Madonna One Card is the official student ID card and can be used as a multi-use debit card if you selected the BankMobile Vibe Account as your refund preference. This is not a credit card. Students use this card to pay for their meals at Madonna, and it is also one of your refund preferences. Visit this link for more information: http://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoicesid/
Madonna University accepts 529 plan payments for students directly to their accounts. The Michigan 529 Advisor Plan and the Michigan Education Savings Program (Direct Plan) are eligible for autopay setup in the student payment portal. All other plans will need the payment sent directly to the university from the fund manager. 529 Funds can be used for any university related charges to include tuition, housing and food.
For more information, visit our Payment Plans webpage.
Plans are available for students from the time the bills for that semester are posted. Fall payment plans have 4 installments, winter payment plans have 5 installments and summer payment plans have 3 installments.
Payment plans allow the student to spread their balance over the length of the semester. It prevents the student from getting late fees and allows registration for future terms when their balance is at $1000 or less. The plans require a $25 service fee to be paid for each plan the student enters into. Students may only be in one payment plan at a time.
For more information, visit our Payment Plans webpage.
Madonna University is a proud partner of Handshake, a premier career management platform used by over 14 million students and alumni from more than 700 universities. Students who use Handshake will be able to see the jobs offered on-campus at Madonna University, as well as directly apply. Career Development at Madonna offers multiple services as well, including on-campus student employment guidance.
Call the Office of Undergrad Admissions at 734-432-5339
If you are unable to travel to campus, keep in mind that Madonna University travels in the fall and spring to high schools and cities.
