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New Student Timeline

This timeline will give you more information about the steps related to Orientation & Registration you should be taking throughout the year.

April Fill out Roommate and Preference Forms
May Submit Orientation & Registration reservation, read Orientation & Registration guide, Take Placement Exams
June Fill out Course Preference Form
July Attend Orientation & Registration Session
August Use this time to prepare for your transition to St. Thomas. Connect with family and friends and make plans for how you will stay in touch.  At the end of the month, watch for your first eBill. Make sure you also provide information about your health insurance so as not to be enrolled in the UST plan. And, check out the "course materials" section of the St. Thomas Bookstore in order to review textbooks required for your fall courses.
September Students living on campus will participate in move-in weekend activities on Saturday, August 31. All first-year students will be asked to participate in Fall Welcome activities on Monday, September 2 (Labor Day) and Tuesday, September 3. Classes begin on Wednesday, September 4.  Watch for emails from your Orientation Leader.  They will keep you up-to-date about activities and events on campus. Take a peek at this checklist for more things you should take care of in your first few weeks at UST.  Invite parents and/or family to attend Family Weekend events.
October Attend Homecoming events. Study for mid-terms and consider taking advantage of resources from Academic Counseling and Support.
November Register for spring semester classes. All first-year students will meet with an academic counselor to think about and discuss potential majors and careers. Meeting with your academic counselor is required in order for you to register for spring semester courses. Enjoy Thanksgiving break!
December You have completed your first semester at UST! Watch for information on spring activities and applying for student leadership positions. 
January J-Term. Enjoy a break, take a class or go on a VISION trip!
February Classes begin for spring semester. Participate in welcome back activities.
March Complete roommate selection for the upcoming school year.  Complete FAFSA materials for the upcoming school year.  Prepare for fall semester registration.