First Year Transfer Student Checklist
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.
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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: NOWWhy? 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.
Look around/Explore the Portal for links to A LOT of great information including email, calendars, the catalog, and blackboard (look under “Quick Links”)
Join the Transfer Student 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.
Arrange for ALL final transcripts from your previous institution to be sent to McDaniel if they have not already been sent
Step 2 - Confirm Your Major & Contact Your Advisor for Advising
Call Academic Affairs at 410-857-2790 and confirm what your major will be at McDaniel. Once your major is confirmed, Academic Affairs will contact you with the name of your Advisor.Meet/talk with your Advisor and move on Step 3 if your Advisor tells you that you must take Placement Exams. Otherwise, skip to Step 4.
Step 3 - Take Your Placement Exams
Due: Complete Once you Talk to Your Advisor (of applicable based on your transfer record)Why? Placement Exam Results are helpful to you and your advisor when choosing your first classes at McDaniel as a transfer.
Log into BlackBoard and complete the placement exams that are applicable to your student record (English, Math and/or Second Language)
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 4 - Register Online in the Archway for Classes
Due: Advising begins once you have been assigned an advisor and online registration in the Archway begins Wednesday, June 19.Make sure your Advisor has cleared you to register online for classes in the Archway
Ask the Transfer Peer Mentors for help with Archway if you do not know how to register online
Starting on Wednesday, June 19, log into the Archway and register for classes.
Step 5 - Complete Required Forms and Contact Residence Life if a Resident Student
Due: July 1Why? So you have given the college all the information it needs regarding your transfer credits, your roommate and your health and your financial aid package.
Arrange for ALL final transcripts to be sent to McDaniel if they have not already been sent
Call the Residence Life Office at 410-857-2240 if you will be a resident student for Fall 2013. Ask for Michael Robbins, Director of the Office of Residence Life
Complete the 2013 Health Form (non-athletes) or2013 Athlete Medical Health Form, required for all new students
Complete All Financial Aid paperwork
Step 6 - Prepare to be here!!
Due: AugustWhy? So you are ready to arrive and start your new adventure!
Visit the Bookstore to buy McDaniel Swag and books for your classes
Continue talking to the Transfer Peer Mentors to get to know them and the college
Take a look at the overview for move in day (August 23) and orientation.
Get in touch with your roommate if a resident student
Update your class schedule as needed before classes start
Participate in the student Facebook group to connect to other students and get all your questions answered
Arrive on Friday, August 23 to move in (if a resident) and participate in orientation on Saturday, August 24 (for all resident and commuter students