b'58Make a DepositPlan For Healthcare When you have decided where to enroll, you will need Colleges require that you have health insurance, either to make a deposit at that college to secure your placethrough a parent or guardian, or by purchasing a plan in the class and in student housing. All colleges have offered by the college. Make a plan for your healthcare: a deposit deadline of May 1, and most require between will you see a doctor near campus, or back home? $500 and $800. If you believe your family qualifies forWhat about a dentist? Do not forget to transfer any a deposit waiver, contact your admissions officer. Afterprescriptions to a pharmacy on or near campus.you have made your deposit, you will be sent information on selecting a roommate, freshman orientation, andOn-Campus Supportyour first bill. Most colleges will send a bill for the fall semester by July 1, with a due date of August 1. Colleges have an array of support services to help you succeed. Become familiar with these resources SUMMER CHECKLIST and take advantage of all they have to offer.Academic Support Services provide tutoring,You will be expected to take important actions over academic workshops, and study skills supportthe months leading up to your arrival on campus.for all students.Check your mail, email, and school portal regularlyThe Writing Center offers students help with any to stay on top of these tasks: aspect of their writing, from specific assignments Housing and Meal Plan: If you will be living onto general writing skills. Successful students find campus, you may be asked to complete a housingwriting centers to be a vital resource throughoutquestionnaire to help identify a good roommatetheir college careers.match. Make sure to carefully choose your housingCampus Security maintains safety on campus. Each option and meal plan based on your specific needs. school will have a different system, from emergency Course Selection: The timeline and method for(blue) call boxes to phone apps (such as Rave choosing freshman courses vary by school. FollowGuardian), and escorts for students. Learn whatinstructions carefully to ensure you get the coursesyour school offers.you need and want. Multicultural Services builds an inclusive Summer Kickoff Event: Many schools host community on campus and develops connections hometown kickoff events for students and their between students of different cultures, backgrounds, families. Look for an email invitation so you canand identities.meet other incoming students and alumni. Residence Life helps ensure students have a smooth Work-Study: If you are accepting Work-Study, transition to campus life, which includes all issues find out about campus employment opportunities.related to campus housing.Apply for positions before school starts for theStudent Health and Counseling provides healthgreatest selection. care and mental health counseling services. They Academic Placement: Many colleges require can help with anything from feelings of depressionplacement testing in subjects such as math and or homesickness to flu shots and colds.writing. If the testing determines that you need Office of Disability Services focuses on meetingto take developmental courses, be aware that thesethe needs of students with a range of disabilities. courses do not count as credit toward graduationThey can discuss the process for submittingand may prolong your time in college. documentation for your disability and scheduling Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) any evaluations.Placement Exam: All students enrolling at CCP must take a placement exam. Register on yourMyCCP account: www.ccp.edu/getting-started.'