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Admitted student monthly timeline

Here are your next steps. Keep an eye on your email (your personal email and your new Â鶹¹ÙÍøD email); we'll be sending you updates and information regularly to help you get ready for fall.

Find a student organization at MyOrgs

Look forward to  and meeting new friends, connecting with staff and faculty, and having some fun while you’re learning!

Scholarships

Â鶹¹ÙÍøD has a wide range of scholarship opportunities. Visit our for a list of scholarships, eligibility requirements and applications. If you have questions or need help, join us at our Financial Aid Help Labs. Schedules can be found on Financial Aid Services under Events.

CorsairJobs

 Working on campus is a wonderful way to get involved in the campus community. Just like the “real world," finding a job on campus can be competitive; by starting your search early you are more likely to find a job that accommodates your class schedule and matches your skill set.

Career Center

It’s never too early. Connect with your Career Advisor and join Handshake.

Check out the Campus Store

 and show your campus pride.

February

February 22: Admitted Students Day

Your Admitted Students Day is a chance to meet Â鶹¹ÙÍøD faculty and students, learn about student life, explore academic programs, and get financial aid advice.

March

March 28: Admitted Students Day

Your Admitted Students Day is a chance to meet Â鶹¹ÙÍøD faculty and students, learn about student life, explore academic programs, and get financial aid advice.

April

File your FAFSA early

Make sure you have completed and submitted your FAFSA to Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth - school code is 002210.

Submit your FAFSA by April 1 (our priority date) to receive maximum financial aid consideration.

April 1: Apply for Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth Scholarships

April is a great time to apply for scholarships. All students are encouraged to complete the Â鶹¹ÙÍøD General Scholarship Application. This single application allows you to be considered for multiple scholarships. Deadline dates vary; applications cannot be accepted after the deadline. The Corsair Scholarship Portal can be found on Financial Aid Services. Your login information is the same as your my.umassd.edu login.

April 25: Admitted Students Day

Your Admitted Student Day is a chance to meet Â鶹¹ÙÍøD faculty and students, learn about student life, explore academic programs, and get financial aid advice.

Submit your housing application (in April, or after you deposit)

If you’ve chosen to live on campus, you can start the housing application soon after you have submitted your deposit. You'll receive an email when you have been set up to access the housing application within the Housing Portal.

When can I choose a room? How do I choose a roommate? What are "engagement communities" and how do I choose one?

The first step is to sign the housing contract, enter emergency contacts, and other information such as ADA Accommodations, and then you’ll be on your way to roommate matching or requests. Once you gain access to the Housing Portal (information emailed to your Â鶹¹ÙÍøD email address), you’ll find a “New Students” section with links and information to get started, as well as helpful videos from the housing team to walk you through the process!

May

May 1: submit immunization and health requirements

Review immunization and health requirements and submit your documents: . 

Forward your outside scholarship letters to SSC

This summer, be sure to forward your outside scholarship letter from your school, state and civic organizations to the Student Service Center (SSC). You can scan and attach to the .

June

June: U Got This! – Online Bystander Intervention Training is available (first-year students)

U Got This! – Online Bystander Intervention Training is available in June in the portal under QuickLaunch

Once you click on the ‘U Got This!’ link, you’ll be directed to three required modules. Each module takes 15-20 minutes to complete. The deadline to complete the training is August 25.

Pat yourself on the back! Your completion will automatically be recorded. More information is available on the

June 1: Â鶹¹ÙÍøD scholarship applications are due

Don't miss your chance to apply for multiple scholarships at Â鶹¹ÙÍøD - they are due June 1. Learn more about scholarships.

Submit photo for Â鶹¹ÙÍø Pass

Your Â鶹¹ÙÍø Pass is the one card you’ll need on campus. You'll use your Â鶹¹ÙÍø Pass to access buildings, use your meal plan, and load funds for use on campus. You must submit your photo to the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Pass Portal in order to participate in your June Orientation. All Commuter and Residential students who submit photos will receive their Â鶹¹ÙÍø Pass at Orientation check-in.

June: New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation 

We’re so excited that you have joined the Corsair community! Orientation programs are designed to welcome new students, parents, and families to Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth. 

We have carefully planned sessions to offer a range of perspectives on life at Â鶹¹ÙÍøD, in addition to giving you an opportunity to spend time on campus, connect with other students, and learn about campus resources and information that will be helpful to students, parents, and families during your university experience.  

Summer New Student Orientation Sessions

Starting in the spring, you'll receive an invitation via email to register for one of our June sessions. Read more information on Orientation.

Check your email for an invitation, and be sure to follow the  to stay up to date.

Send your final transcripts and AP scores

Be sure to send us your final transcripts.

July

Complete important tasks in COIN

Access COIN, the student information system, in the  portal under QuickLaunch.

  • Review and complete the items on your COIN to-do list.
  • Review your financial aid awards and confirm you don’t have any outstanding items in your financial aid to-do list. Your account balance will be available to review in late July.
  • Set up authorized users.
  • Submit your FERPA authorization form to allow university staff to speak with your authorized users.
  • Enter emergency contact information.

Look for information about housing payment

If you’re living in Balsam or Spruce, you'll receive an email over the summer with information and instructions to log in to the housing portal. Housing payments are due before 8/1, or join the housing payment plan. More information is on the .

Explore student portal: myÂ鶹¹ÙÍøD

Explore all the resources available to you on the Â鶹¹ÙÍøD student portal. All of your important systems, including COIN, are available under the "Quicklaunch". Check out  and  on my.umassd.edu. Familiarize yourself with the resources and information available to students and the campus community.

Career Center

It’s never too early. Connect with your Career Advisor and join Handshake.

Join the Career Center for our free, virtual First-year Career Academy. Through interactive sessions on self-discovery, career resources, and resume building, you’ll take your first steps toward future internships, jobs, and career success. The series runs Monday, July 20 - Thursday, July 23, from 11am-12pm. Attend whichever workshops interest you, and if you join us for at least three, you’ll be entered to win a Dunkin’ gift card or a $500 bookstore gift card to help pay for books.

August 

August 1: Parking permit

If you’ll be parking on campus, register your car and get your parking permit.

August 28: Deadline for The U Got This! – Online Bystander Intervention Training (required for first-year students)

The U Got This! – Online Bystander Intervention Training deadline is August 25. You can find the training in the portal under QuickLaunch.

August 28: StandUp to Hazing Training (required for first-year students)

The training is available in the portal under QuickLaunch. The deadline to complete the training is August 28.

Welcome Home! Weeks of Welcome

Welcome home, Corsairs! Whether it’s your first time going to college or you’re transferring to Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth, we have great things in store for you.

What is Weeks of Welcome?

Weeks of Welcome is your official start at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth. You will meet new friends, experience the best parts of being a Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth student, and create lasting memories. You will also learn everything you need to know about the college or program you have chosen to study. Along the way, you will get a feel for where things are located, how to get things done, and the students, faculty, and staff who can serve as a resource to you throughout your time at the university. Weeks of Welcome was created to help you feel more comfortable and confident as you begin your Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dartmouth experience.

Learn more about Weeks of Welcome and follow the  to stay up to date.

Pay your bill

You’ll receive an email notification when your fall e-bill is available. You should review your email and log into COIN to make a payment  by 9/1. We offer a monthly payment plan which allows students and families the option to pay the term bill in monthly installments, interest free.

You're encouraged to enroll in direct deposit to ensure that any credit balance refunds can be issued electronically.

Order your books

Visit the  learn how to order books, and check eligibility vouchers.

Sign up for Â鶹¹ÙÍøD Alert

Â鶹¹ÙÍøD Alert is a notification system designed to immediately deliver emergency information to students, faculty and staff via cell phone, text and voice messaging. Learn more about Â鶹¹ÙÍøD Alert.

September and beyond

Congratulations, you made it! Your first day is here and your journey is beginning. We are thrilled to have you join our diverse community of aspiring, innovative, and curious-minded students. Here are a few references and reminders for you for this fall.