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Students Admitted for Fall 2024

Congratulations on your acceptance to Keene State!

Congratulations on your acceptance to Keene State! When you’re a Keene State student, you explore and learn more about yourself than you ever thought possible.

Become an official Keene State Owl by paying your deposit to claim your spot for fall 2024.

First year students $500
Transfer students $500
Readmit students $100

Request for a refund of the enrollment deposit must be submitted in writing via email to admissions@keene.edu on or before May 1, 2024.

Once you pay your deposit, you are officially a part of a college that:

  • Welcomes and supports you and your family.
  • Offers 40+ majors that you can combine to suit your interests.
  • Introduces you to classmates and friends through 70+ student-run organizations, varsity athletic teams, intramural sports, and Greek organizations.
  • Connects you with hundreds of internships, student research projects, and volunteer opportunities in and around Keene to get real-world experience in your chosen major before graduation!

Have questions about paying your deposit?
Call or email your admissions counselor with your questions, we’re here to help.


Let’s Help You Plan! Here Are Some Important Dates:

  • December, 2023: File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Remember to do this every year!
  • February 2024: Set up your Keene State email account
  • May 1, 2024: Sign up for Orientation
  • May 27, 2024: fill out your Housing and Dining Application
  • June 1, 2024: Health Forms are due
  • July 1, 2024: Login to MyKSC for your Tuition Bill
  • July 15, 2024: Final high school or college transcript due
  • July 15, 2024: Move-in times sent to new students if Health Forms and Owl card photo are received.
  • July 2024: Check email for housing assignment
  • August 9, 2024: Semester charges tuition, fees, room and board due
  • August 21, 2024: Move-in Day for First year students
  • August 25, 2024: Move-in Day for Transfers and Readmits

What To Do Right Away

File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). March 1 is the preferred deadline, but we continue to award merit scholarships, and financial aid on an ongoing basis. Filing your FAFASA as soon as possible will ensure that you get the most financial aid possible. And, Keene State will give you a $500 grant just for filing your FAFSA.

FAFSA form will be available on January 1, 2024.


Set up your Keene State email account as soon as you receive an email from our IT group. Starting in February 2024, you’ll get information about setting up your Keene State email two days after paying your enrollment deposit. This will be sent to you via the email you provided on your application. Once you have set your password, a confirmation email will be sent to you with next steps on accessing your Keene State accounts such as registration for Orientation and your housing application. Be sure to log in, and keep checking regularly as important information and updates will be shared with you and many need you to take steps by a certain date.

More details are here: KSC NetID and Email


Fill out your Housing and Dining Application

The Housing/Dining Application will be sent to your Keene email by the end of March. Please fill this out as soon as you receive it and note that you can always go back and make changes. For assistance, contact the Office of Transitions & Community Living at 603-358-2339 or communityliving@keene.edu.

Sign up for Orientation

You will receive information about signing up via your Keene State email. Orientation for first year students take place in June while transfer orientation is in July. Attending orientation is mandatory and will help you be prepared to start college – so sign up once you receive the registration link.

For more information keene.edu/admissions/orientation.

Contact Admissions

Admissions Office
☎ 603-358-2276
229 Main Street
Keene, New Hampshire 03435