Check your email regularly so you do not miss any important deadlines like the examples listed below.
Register for housing: If you plan to live on campus, you will be required to sign up for on-campus housing.
Some colleges require you to register for housing and pay the deposit before you are allowed to register for
Complete and submit your immunizations forms: Most colleges require students to submit medical forms
to be used in case of an emergency and most require students to have updated vaccinations. Usually these
requirements.
you can determine what steps that you need to take next.
Sign up for New Student Orientation (NSO): Once you submit your enrollment deposit, you will receive
instructions on how to sign up for New Student Orientation. If you have already submitted your deposit and
Complete your loan entrance counseling: If you decide to take out a student loan, the federal government
requires you to complete entrance counseling to ensure you understand the responsibilities and obligations
you are committing to by accepting loans. The counseling is a single session and usually takes 20 to 30
and decide to take out loans, such as Parent Plus loans, they also will have to complete these processes.
Additionally, some scholarship programs might also require you to sign a promissory note, if your receipt of the
What is New Student Orientation?
sure to register as soon as possible to reserve your
spot. During orientation, you will have the opportunity to hear an overview of what to expect during college, how to
schedule classes, complete any required testing and learn about campus policies and resources. The information you
will receive at orientation is important, so be sure to take notes.
Once you sign up for orientation you should receive additional information from your institution, so be sure to check
Encourage your parents or guardians to attend orientation. Many colleges provide an orientation session for parents
or guardians; the session will provide an opportunity for them to learn about campus life and academics. They will also
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