New Student Checklist
The New Student Checklist is intended for students who have paid their deposit and received an acknowledgement from the University.
The list below provides all the dates, deadlines, and steps involved in getting ready to start your college career at Richmond in the fall. Note that many are “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 active a Richmond account.**
BY MAY 15
COMPLETE YOUR HOUSING APPLICATION
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 print, complete, and mail your application as soon as possible.
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
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 15
INFORMATION FOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR FORM
This important form is used to match advisees with academic advisors.
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.
UR ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM
Read the information and follow the instructions provided.
BY JULY 1
ID CARD AND ADVISOR FORM PHOTO
REQUIRED CORE COURSE READING *NEW*All first-year students will take Core 101 in the fall, however, your work for the course begins this summer.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Read this section of the Web site to learn about important services, opportunities, and expectations for Richmond students.
ON JULY 7
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 17 at 5:00 p.m.
BY JULY 15
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 25
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 28.
ON JULY 28
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 8.
BY AUGUST 1
Final Deadline for receipt of the Arrival Form from International Students. (This does not apply to U.S. students.)
AUGUST 15
Check URSPIDERSHOP.COM for information about buying textbooks for your fall courses.
ORIENTATION
Information about orientation (which begins on Wed. August 20th) and the orientation schedule are available here.
POLICE AND PARKING SERVICES
ON AUGUST 20
MOVE-IN DAYReview the housing guidelines for what you may and may not bring to campus, and plan to be here on Wednesday, August 20.