New Student Guide
Congratulations on your decision to attend McDaniel College!
Your journey at McDaniel is about to begin!
We can’t wait for you to get here and we look forward to walking alongside you as you begin your journey on the Hill. Know that even in these uncertain times, we are preparing our campus for your arrival. The residential experience at McDaniel College is one where students, staff and faculty come together in our residence halls, dining halls, study halls and virtual halls to create an active, engaged community of learners, teachers and friends.
Before you can officially move in, there are some important steps you need to take. We’ve created this checklist to guide you through the process of moving to McDaniel. Our planning assumes a traditional kick-off to the semester, but we are also ready if the impact of COVID-19 changes our plans. We’ll continue to provide updates online on our Return to the Hill page.

IMPORTANT STEPS! Green Terror Checklist
Mark Your Calendar! New Student Orientation JANUARY 21 - 22, 2022
The goals of the New Student Orientation Program:

Get Connected DEADLINE: NOW!
Your journey to campus is officially underway. Welcome Home!
Select a Meal Plan DEADLINE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Submit your Housing and Roommate Matching Application DEADLINE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Complete the Special Housing Accommodations Form DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
NEXT STEPS You made it this far!
Take your Placement Exams DEADLINE: As soon as possible
Prepare for Advising and Registration DEADLINE: As soon as possible
Complete the Health Insurance Waiver DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
Pay your Bill DEADLINE: JANUARY 15

Complete the Required Health Forms DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
Register for Academic Accommodations DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
Upload Your 1Card Photo DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
Request Final Documents DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
Complete Required Prevention Program and Trainings DEADLINE: JANUARY 31
Complete a FERPA Authorization DEADLINE: JANUARY 15

Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) A Family Discussion
