Jump Start Days
Click ‘Register Now’ to sign up for new student enrollment for Fall 2026!
As a new student to Sterling College, we want you to be among those who get a "Jump Start" on your college career!
The primary focus of our Jump Start Days is for you to review your Fall class schedule during a one-on-one appointment with your faculty advisor. In addition, join us for a day full of connecting with staff, recruiters and meeting your new classmates! Our "Faces of Warrior Nation" session introduce you to staff who will be there to guide and support you throughout your Warrior journey. You will also get a head start on other enrollment steps that will save you time during move-in day in August!
Each on campus Jump Start Day day includes:
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Enrollment appointment with your advisor
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"Faces of Warrior Nation" session
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Financial Aid appointment
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Finalize your student account
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New Student forms and registration steps
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Complete your admissions file
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Pick your dorm hall
The Jump Start Days will begin at 9:45am with check-in and a welcome by our President in the Gleason Center, followed by our "Faces of Warrior Nation" session. Individual enrollment appointments and registration steps will begin after lunch at 12:30pm (CST) and follow in the afternoon until 4pm. Please plan accordingly. Students wishing to enroll by phone will receive instructions on completing new student registration steps.
To register for your Jump Start Day, click on 'Register Now' below! If you haven't already, please pay your $100 housing deposit here. You must deposit before you can register for a Jump Start Day.
2026 Jump Start Days
- Friday, April 17 - campus only
- Registration deadline: April 3
- Friday, April 29 - campus only
- Registration deadline: April 20
- Thursday, May 14 - campus & phone
- Registration deadline: May 5
- Registration deadline: May 5
To register & participate in a Jump Start Day, you must:
- Have applied and been accepted to Sterling College
- Pay your Housing Deposit (Deposits must be paid before you register for Jump Start Day)
For questions, please contact your Enrollment Services Counselor or call us at 620-278-4377 or email Jordan Waite, director of admissions, at jordan.waite@sterling.edu.
