McDaniel College 

New Student Checklist

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Activity Task Deadline
  Visit the Archway to verify your personal profile After May 1
  Submit your preferences for the First-Year Seminar May 31
  Take placement exams in English, Mathematics, and Foreign Language May 31
  Submit Advising Form May 31
  Get in touch with your academic advisor (check email to find out your advisor) to explore your educational plans and opportunities June 16 - 27
  Register for fall semester classes June 7 - 11
  Download the health form, take it to your physician, have it filled out, and return it to the College. (If you do not submit health form before 8/1/07, you will not be able to get your room key. ) ASAP / July 15
 

Complete the housing/roommate questionnaire

Note: Late submissions may not be able to be taken into account when matching incoming first year students with roommates. (Residential students only)

July 1
  Submit the Academic Reception Form. Check out the information about Academic Departments and Majors that interest you (Department FAQs). July 1
  Make sure you have submitted all required financial aid documents July 1
  Reserve your books at the bookstore

After July 1

  If you need academic accommodations, complete and send in the Student Academic Support Services form July 15
  Send in the health form. (If you do not submit health form before 8/1/08, you will not be able to get your room key. ) August 1
  Get in touch with your roommate to make plans for the fall After August 1
  Arrange for your bill to be paid August 4
  Arrange for any AP scores or college transcripts to be sent August 15
  Get started on the summer reading program ASAP
  Contact your peer mentor --
  Identify a club or campus organization that might interest you --
  Mark your calendar for Orientation, which will occur August 20 - August 24 --
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