New Spring Student Guide

Are you ready? Let's get started!

Now that you are connected, you are ready to get started on the rest of your list! 

Welcome Home

DEADLINE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Your Welcome Home Checklist will guide you through the process of moving to McDaniel.

• Mark your Calendar for Spring Orientation on January 29
• Learn about the different meal plans
• Complete the Housing Survey and Select a Meal Plan (New Students Planning to Live On-Campus Only)
• Submit the Required Health Forms (As soon as possible but no later than January 13th)
• Complete the McDaniel Health Insurance Waiver
• Student Athlete Required Forms will be sent to you from your coach

Preparing for Academic Success

DEADLINE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

As you begin your academic journey, this checklist will guide you through the steps of completing your placement exams and registering for needed academic support.

• Complete your Placement Exams
• Register for Accommodations
• The Academic Life Office will be in touch soon with more information about the advising and class registration process. If you have any academic questions in the meantime, you can contact Academic Life by emailing academiclife@mcdaniel.edu or calling 410-857-2251.

Wrapping Up

DEADLINE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Wrap up those last minute details like Financial Aid and Admissions paperwork, submit a photo for your official McDaniel 1Card, and complete the required Health & Wellness trainings.

• Submit your Student I.D. Photo
• Finalize Your Financial Aid through Self-Service (Resources/Admitted Applicants)
• Request Required Documents
• Complete Required Prevention Program Trainings

First Year Transition & Support

The First Year Experience Office Our Center for the First Year Experience

Embarking on your college career is an exciting step. Our First Year Team works closely with you before and during your first year to help you identify support, get connected and settle in at McDaniel. The First Year Experience Office is the hub of this on-going support and is responsible for overseeing orientation programs, peer leader support programs, and additional first year programming in support of the McDaniel Commitment. And of course, they are available to help you navigate your first year. If you're not sure where to start, they are your first stop.

Learn about the First Year Transition

Spring 2021 New Student Orientation Taking Your First Steps on The Hill

We can't wait to welcome you to campus in January! Orientation 2021 for new incoming spring students is on Friday, January 29th and will offer a variety of mandatory and optional events, both on-campus and online. 

Residential students will be able to move in between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Commuting students should plan to arrive by 12:45 pm.  

Students should have their mask with them at all times during Orientation, and should be prepared to wear it when indoors, and when outdoors if 6-feet distance cannot be maintained. Students should be prepared to adhere to written and verbal social distancing guidelines during all activities.