On-Campus Support
Colleges have an array of support services to help 
you succeed. Become familiar with these resources 
and take advantage of all they have to offer.
•Academic Support Services provide tutoring,  
academic workshops, and study skills support.
•The Writing Center offers students help with any 
aspect of their writing, from specific assignments  
to general writing skills. Successful students find 
writing centers to be a vital resource.
•Campus Security maintains safety on campus. Each 
school will have a different system, from emergency  
(blue) call boxes to phone apps (such as Rave 
Guardian), and escorts for students.
•Multicultural Services develop an inclusive  
community on campus and develop connections 
between students of different identities.
•Residence Life helps ensure students have a smooth  
transition to campus life and campus housing.
•Student Health and Counseling provides health  
care and mental health counseling services. They  
can help with anything from feelings of depression  
or homesickness to flu shots and colds.
•Office of Accessibility Services focuses on meeting 
the needs of students with a range of disabilities, 
helps with submitting documentation for your disability, 
and schedules evaluations.
Make a Deposit 
When you have decided where to enroll, you will need  
to make a deposit at that college to secure your place 
in the class and in student housing. All colleges have  
a deposit deadline of May 1, and most require between 
$100 and $400, and some as much as $1,000. If you  
believe your family qualifies for a deposit waiver, contact 
your admissions officer. After you have made your 
deposit, you will be sent information on selecting  
a roommate, freshman orientation, and your first bill. 
Most colleges will send a bill for the fall semester  
by July 1, with a due date of August 1.
Plan For Healthcare 
Colleges require that you have health insurance,  
either through a parent or guardian, or by purchasing  
a plan offered by the college. If you won’t use the 
college health insurance, be sure to complete any 
waivers required. Make a plan: will you see a doctor 
near campus, or back home? A dentist? Don’t forget  
to transfer prescriptions.
60
You will be expected to take important actions over  
the months leading up to your arrival on campus. 
Check your mail, email, and school portal regularly 
to stay on top of these tasks:
 Housing and Meal Plan: If you will be living on 
campus, you may be asked to complete a housing 
questionnaire to help identify a good roommate 
match. Make sure to carefully choose your housing 
option and meal plan based on your specific needs.
 Course Selection: The timeline and method for 
choosing freshman courses vary by school. Follow 
instructions carefully to ensure you get the courses 
you need and want.
 Summer Kickoff Event: Many schools host  
hometown kickoff events for students and their  
families. Look for an email invitation so you can 
meet other incoming students and alumni.
 Work-Study: If you are accepting Work-Study,  
find out about campus employment opportunities. 
Apply for positions before school starts for the 
greatest selection.
 Academic Placement: Many colleges require  
placement testing in subjects such as math and  
writing. If the testing determines that you need  
to take developmental courses, be aware that these 
courses do not count as credit toward graduation 
and may prolong your time in college.
 Required Trainings: These will be assigned to  
you in your student portal, and may include review 
and acknowledgement of the student handbook, 
code of conduct, etc.
Summer Checklist

View this content as a flipbook by clicking here.