Weekly College Update

Dear Senior Huskies, Snow Leopards, Bulldogs, and Thunderbirds,

Congratulations on committing to your college choices last week on National College Signing Day! I had so much fun participating in the celebrations at Rainier and Tahoma. Your mentors, teachers, and I are all very proud of you for reaching this milestone and excited for the next steps in your path to college.

This week’s focus is what to do after you enroll.

You’ve officially enrolled in a college. Now what? Every school is going to have its own specific set of to-do items for incoming freshmen students, but there are a few general things that will apply to most students.

• Housing

  • If you plan to live on campus, check for deadlines about when you need to submit a housing deposit and choose the type of housing you want.

• Orientation

  • Many schools have a mandatory new student orientation in the summer. Be sure to register for an orientation session, and check with the admissions office right away if you have a conflict.

• Register for classes

  • Find out the deadline and process to register for your fall classes.

• Early Start Summer Program

  • These are summer courses that may be required for you if you are attending a CSU and did not earn exemption from remedial coursework. You can usually take them at any CSU campus, not just the one you will be attending, but they are required before you can register for classes in the fall.

• Learn about Campus Resources

  • Be prepared when you get to campus in the fall. Do you know where you can go for tutoring? The financial aid office? Student health services? You can find lots of these answers online.

As always, check your portal and email often for reminders and talk to your mentor if you have questions about something.

Ms. Hannon
Director of College Readiness
khannon@summitps.org

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