New Student Timeline
Welcome New Wildcats!
To-Dos & Reminders For New Students
Consult this timeline to get ready for your arrival to campus. Check back often and embrace flexibilityʳɫ¹ÙÍø”all dates are subject to change.
| Date | Who | Task/Deadline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upon Enrollment | All Students,ÌýOptional | Register/Select a Pre-Orientation Program | BrowseÌýpre-orientation programsÌýat any time, and pay close attention to registration dates or requirements. Registration for many programs is already happening. |
| Mid-May | All Students | Claim Your Davidson Account | A claim link will be emailed and/or texted to you. You must complete this step in order to complete other required tasks. ContactÌýti@davidson.eduÌýwith questions |
| May 16ʳɫ¹ÙÍø“July 1 | All Students | Start Medical Forms | With your Davidson account, you may beginÌýsubmitting your medical forms. The deadline for submission is July 1. |
| May 20 | All Students | Complete New Student Information Form | Sign in and complete the using your Davidson account |
| Mid-late May | All Students | Complete Housing Preference Form | Information about housing preference will be sent to your Davidson email Mid-late May. Action will be required at this time in order for you to complete your housing selection and roommate matching process. |
| May 31 (8:30 a.m.) ʳɫ¹ÙÍø“ July 1 (5 p.m.) | All Students | Enter Your Course Selections Into WebTree | WebTree (course preference selection platform) opens. Familiarize yourself with Davidson's academic programs and requirements. If you have questions, attend a group Zoom session or talk to one of ourÌýsummer advisersÌýfor assistance. Deadline for WebTree submission is July 1 at 5 p.m. ET.Ìý |
| June 1ʳɫ¹ÙÍø“30 | Students Seeking Employment | Explore Job Postings & Update Your Resumé | If you are seekingÌýstudent employment, attend a resumé workshop to create your professional resumé. Be sure to also log-in to using your Davidson credentials and complete your profile to explore our , select career interests, schedule appointments with Matthews Center advisers, and learn about career exploration events throughout the year. |
| June 1 | All Students | Set Up Banner Proxy Access and Nelnet Authorized Payer Access | Set up Banner Proxy and Nelnet Authorized Payer Access to grant parents and other key people access to your student account details. Your Proxy has access to the 1098T IRS tax form and Financial Aid awards. ÌýYour Nelnet Authorized Payer has access to your student billing details and can make payments and set up a monthly payment plan. ÌýBoth sets-up must be authorized by you in . |
| June 1 | Football & Basketball AthletesÌý | DEADLINE: Submit Athletics Medical Forms | Deadline for football and basketball athletes to submit paperwork. |
| June 1 | All Students | Only Davidson Email Will Be Used | All official correspondence will be sent to your Davidson email address starting on June 1. |
| June 18 | Students TakingÌýLanguage | DEADLINE: Take TheÌýLanguage Placement Test | Deadline for taking the language online placement test, if applicable. |
| July | Athletes | Register With NCAA | Students who intend to participate on a Davidson varsity athletic team need to register with the . |
| July 1 5 p.m. ET |
All Students | DEADLINE: Submit Class Preferences | Deadline toÌýsubmit your class preferences through WebTreeÌýby 5 p.m. ET. If you have questions, our summer advisers are available for assistance. |
| July 1 | All Students | DEADLINE: Submit Your CatCard Photo | Deadline for submitting your CatCard photo. |
| July 1 | All Students | DEADLINE: Submit Medical Forms | Deadline for submitting medical forms. |
| July 1 | Athletes | DEADLINE: Submit Athletics Medical Forms | Deadline for athletes to submit paperwork. The deadline for football and basketball athletes is June 1. |
| Early July | All Students | Semester Bills Available | Bill for fall semester tuition and feesÌýis posted.ÌýPayment or selection of a payment plan can be made between July 5ʳɫ¹ÙÍø“July 25. |
| July 22ʳɫ¹ÙÍø“August 30 | Students Seeking Employment | Apply For Campus Jobs | Apply for open jobs throughÌý. Students who have been awarded Student Employment/Work Study as part of their financial aid package are given priority in the hiring process during this time. |
| July 25 | All Students | DEADLINE: Payment in Full or Monthly Payment Plan Set-Up | Deadline for paying or selecting a payment plan for fall tuition and fees. |
| July 25 | Students Waiving College Health Insurance | DEADLINE: Student Health Insurance Waiver | Deadline for requesting a waiver of the College Student Health Insurance Plan. |
| July 25 | Students Waiving Tuition Refund Insurance | DEADLINE:Ìý Tuition Refund Insurance Waiver | Deadline for opting out of the .Ìý |
| ´³³Ü±ô²âʳɫ¹ÙÍø“A³Ü²µ³Ü²õ³Ù | Students Bringing Vehicles or Bikes to Campus | Vehicle or Bicycle Registration | Vehicle and bicycle registration opens. Registration must be completed by the start of classes. |
| August | Students Seeking Employment | Bring Original Documents to CampusÌý | If you have been hired for a job on campus, ensure you have all necessary original documents with you before you depart from home to share with HR. |
| August 3 | All Students | DEADLINE:ÌýComplete Health Education Trainings | Students will receive an email in July with links to three trainings, "Sexual Violence Prevention" and "Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention, and ʳɫ¹ÙÍøœHazing Awareness and Prevention." |
| August 20-21 | International Students | International Student Pre-Orientation | International Students Pre-orientation takes place. |
| August 21 | All Students | Move-in | Move-in day! Check-in will happen when you move in. |
| August 21ʳɫ¹ÙÍø“25 | All Students | Orientation | New Student OrientationÌýwill kickstart your journey! |