Forms and Deadlines Checklist for First-Year Students

The following checklist is intended to provide pertinent information for new first-year students who have paid their deposit and have received acknowledgment of enrollment from the University. Families and supporters of first-year students can use this checklist as a guide, while students themselves should refer to their Spider Portal for information and action items.

The checklist for new first-year students entering Fall 2026 will be posted in April 2026.

Most of the checklist items in the portal can be completed in one sitting, but several will require additional time to complete; please do not wait until the posted deadlines to complete them.

If you are an in-coming transfer student, please consult the Transfer Student Checklist. 

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  • Account Activation

    Student Account Activation

    Setting up a University of Richmond student account is the first step in becoming a New Spider and it only takes a few minutes to do!

    Within a few days of enrollment AND deposit, new students will receive an email with the subject "University of Richmond Account Activation," which will contain a unique activation link. To complete the activation process, students will need their UR student ID number, located in their Spider Portal.

    If you have questions about locating an ID number, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

  • Family Data Form
    New students should confirm or update the parent/guardian information in their Spider Portal so we can keep everyone in the loop this summer!
  • Emergency Contact

    The Emergency Contact Information form is located in BannerWeb on the Personal Information page, which can be accessed via the Spider Portal. Once on the Personal Information page, students should scroll down to Emergency Contact and press the (+) Add New button, complete the form, then click Add at the bottom of the pop-up card. Students may enter both a Primary and a Secondary emergency contact in BannerWeb. 

    Note: the Emergency Contact Information form is available beginning May 1

  • Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)

    The University of Richmond is committed to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of our students’ education records; to providing students with appropriate access to their education records; and to complying with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), its implementing regulations, and applicable Virginia law.

    What is FERPA?
    Read about the university’s FERPA policy and what it means for you here: UR FERPA Statement. Students should log into their Spider Portal and complete the FERPA Waiver form. If you have questions about FERPA, please contact the Office of the Registrar.