Ferris State University is planning a special one-stop service day on Saturday to help students prepare for the spring semester. 

Representatives from Student Financial Services, Financial Aid, Advising, and Admissions will be available to assist students from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, on the first floor of the Timme Center for Student Services, 1201 S. State Street in Big Rapids. 

Ferris State’s spring semester starts on Monday, Jan. 8. 

Jeanine Ward-Roof, Ferris State’s vice president for Student Affairs, said the university has a significant number of new and transfer students who start with the spring semester with returning students. 

“College can seem a little overwhelming at first, and we want students to know there are caring people who are here for them and are ready to assist with any last-minute questions or tasks,” she said. “We want students to be as successful as possible. We are in this together.” 

The Ferris State Office of Admissions also has created two hotlines to assist students. 

Anyone seeking help with applications, transcripts, visits, orientation and other admissions features can call (231) 591-2000 or email admissions@ferris.edu. 

FStudents can get help with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA, by calling (231) 591-2110 and emailing finaid@ferris.edu. The team can also assist with questions about scholarships, grants and loans.