New Student Checklist
NOTE: THIS CHECKLIST WAS FOR FALL 2009 STUDENTS and is now here only for your review. Links to forms are not active, though links to most sources of information remain active throughout the year. THE FALL 2010 CHECKLIST WILL BE POSTED IN MARCH 2010.
The New Student Checklist is intended for students who have paid their deposit and received an acknowledgement from the University.
Note that many of the dates below are listed as “BY” dates—that is, you must have completed the step BY that date. (If you miss a deadline, please complete that step as soon as possible thereafter. Missing a deadline may mean you are placed “last in line” for housing, course openings, and other opportunities.)
TODAY
ACTIVATE YOUR RICHMOND ACCOUNT
Many of the steps below require you to login to your University of Richmond student account with your ID and password. Activating your account takes just a few minutes, so this is the place to start. **Note that you MUST have paid your enrollment deposit and received an acknowledgement from the university to activate a Richmond account.**
BY MAY 15
COMPLETE YOUR HOUSING APPLICATION (Active March 2010)
This is required for all incoming students who wish to live on campus. The deadline for housing applications is May 15th, or for students admitted after May 15th, within 10 days of admittance. Please submit your application electronically as soon as possible. (Do not print & mail the application. Simply click "submit" when you have completed the online application and you're done.)
FIRST-YEAR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR MEN
Review this information before submitting your housing application.
FIRST-YEAR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR WOMEN
Review this information before submitting your housing application.
BEGIN COMPLETING STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES FORMS
A Health History Record must be completed by your physician and on record in our Student Health Services office before you will be allowed to register for fall courses, therefore, these forms are due by July 15th. Also, students with disabilities and students needing health insurance will find information here.
BY JUNE 1
FAMILY DATA FORM (Active March 2010)
Please provide family contact information using this form.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY
TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY
This information is specific to students who are transferring to Richmond from another college or university, not first-year students who are transferring credit earned during high school.
BY JUNE 12
INFORMATION FOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR FORM (Active March 2010)
This important form is used to match advisees with academic advisors.
ID CARD AND ADVISOR FORM PHOTO (Active March 2010)
Upload your image for use on your advisor form and ID.
PREPARING FOR A RICHMOND EDUCATION
Read and familiarize yourself with the "Academic Information" section of the Web site to begin your preparation for registration.
DINING SERVICES
Read more about dining services and your meal plan options.
If you wish to make a meal plan change, you may do so June 25th-July 2nd.
UR ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM
Read the information and follow the instructions provided.
BY JULY 1
REQUIRED CORE COURSE READING
All first-year students will take Core 101 in the fall, however, your work for the course begins this summer.
REVIEW THESE INTEREST-BASED PROGRAMS
Consider the IQ Science and Roadmap to Success program options as you plan for the fall.
Their deadlines are approaching soon.
Read this section of the Web site to learn about important services, opportunities, and expectations for Richmond students.
ON JULY 6
TRANSFER STUDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS
Students who are transferring to Richmond from another college or university (this does not include incoming first-year students who are transferring some credit for work completed during high school) begin registration at 9 a.m. and ends July 16 at 5:00 p.m.
EXPECT A CALL FROM YOUR PEER ADVISING ASSOCIATE (PAA)
PAA's will be in email contact with all new students throughout the summer. They will call each student during July (starting July 6th and making calls through July 23rd) to discuss registration and help with choosing appropriate courses for fall. And, of course, the Academic Advising Resource Center staff is always available to answer your questions.
BY JULY 15
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FALL 2009 COURSES **NEW**
REVIEW REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Review the registration information and instructions and continue choosing possible courses for fall. Be sure to review the information on deciding where you fit for general education prerequisites.
July 15th is the deadline for returning the Health History Record (see May 15th). Failure to return the Health History Record with appropriate signatures by this deadline will result in a hold being placed on your registration.
ON JULY 24
SCHOLAR REGISTRATION BEGINS
First-year students who have been named “Richmond Scholars” (a merit scholarship program) can register today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. After this period, registration opens for all first-year students on July 27.
ON JULY 27
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS
Registration begins for ALL first-year students at 9 a.m. Register as early as possible today. Registration remains open to first-year students until August 7 at noon.
BY AUGUST 1
Final Deadline for receipt of the Arrival Form from International Students. (This does not apply to U.S. students.)
IN AUGUST
Check URSPIDERSHOP.COM for information about buying textbooks for your fall courses.
ORIENTATION
Information about orientation (which begins on Wed. August 19th) and the orientation schedule are available here.
POLICE AND PARKING SERVICES
Read more about our Police and Parking services. The University Police Department offers online options to create a Student Property Inventory List and register your bicycle. Register your vehicle with Parking Services before August 14th if the vehicle will be on campus the first day of classes.
ON AUGUST 19
Note: Before you can be issued a University of Richmond Identification card, you will be required to show proof of identification. Be sure to bring a valid state-issued driver’s license, a passport, a military ID or an official state identification card when you come to campus.
MOVE-IN DAY
Review the housing guidelines for what you may and may not bring to campus, and plan to be here on Wednesday, August 19.