First Year Student Checklist | McDaniel College

There are a lot of things for you "to do" between NOW and August. We've created this checklist to keep you on track. You'll need to work in order, as each step is needed in order for you to move on to the next. You can check off the items as you complete them, or print out this checklist. Make sure you meet all deadlines.

Green Terror FYE Progress Meter

Each of the steps below is extremely important to complete in order! Follow the steps below and when you complete a step be sure to check the box and watch your progress meter move you towards becoming a First Year Green Terror student!!.

Step 1 - Activate Your Account

Due: NOW
Why? Your new account must be active before you can continue to next steps. You also should register with the SASS Office NOW if you have a learning, psychological or physical disability to get the most support possible.

Click here to Activate your account and log into the Portal. **Your username and ID are on the first page of the welcome packet.
Look around/Explore the Portal for links to A LOT of great information including email, calendars, the catalog, and blackboard (look under “Quick Links”)
Log into the Portal for "My First Year" content and Join the Class of 2017 Facebook group to connect with other students and ask questions!
If you have a psychological, learning or physical disability, please complete the Student Academic Support Services (SASS) registration form ASAP.

Step 2 - Take Your Exams

Due: May 31st
Why? Placement Exam Results are Required and Needed by the College for Next Step of Class Advising and Class Registration. Take Them Seriously, they will determine which classes you take.
What if? If you have pending AP credits or college credits, etc. take the exams anyway, better to have the information on record than to not have it when you need it.

Log into BlackBoard and complete the following placement exams
English
Math
Second Language (Spanish, German or French — test is online) *If you need to take a placement exam in ASL, Chinese or Arabic, please email your request to the First Year Team.
When your scores become available, click here to find out what your scores mean.

Want to brush up on your skills before you take the Math placement exam? Click here for practice tests in Arithmetic and Algebra, or visit www.purplemath.com (see "Preliminary Topics" and "Beginning Algebra Topics").

Step 3 - Rate your First Year Seminar (FYS) Course

Due: June 5th
Why? This form is your chance to RATE your required First Year Seminar course for your Fall 2013 schedule. The professor of the FYS course also becomes your advisor who you need this summer!

Click here to complete your FYS selection form.
Arrange for your final transcripts AND all AP reports from high school career to be sent to college (please make sure you send all AP reports from your Junior and Senior years)
After you receive the name of your FYS course and advisor, set up Advising Meeting during the week of June 17-21
After talking with advisor and choosing classes, go ONLINE into the Archway and register for your classes (Archway opens for class registration June 24. You will have an assigned time to start registering and can register from that point forward).

Step 4 - Complete ALL FORMS That Are Required

Due: July 1st (except the Housing Form which is due June 1st.)
Why? So you have given the college all the information it needs regarding your roommate preferences (if a resident), your health and your financial aid package.

Housing -- DUE June 1st
Health Form for all students -OR- Health Form for Student Athletes
All Financial Aid
Parent/Family Form

Step 5 - Prepare to be here!!

Due: August
Why? So you are ready to arrive and start your new adventure!

Visit the Bookstore to buy McDaniel Swag and books for your classes
Start Part 1 of the Alcohol EDU Course (Required for all new students).
Take a look at the overview for move in day (August 21) and orientation.
Get in touch with your roommate
Update your class schedule as needed before classes start
Talk with your Peer mentor (s) and get to know them before arriving
Participate in the student Facebook group to connect to other students and get all your questions answered
Arrive on Wednesday, August 21 to move in (if a resident) and start orientation (for all resident and commuter students).