New Students Timeline
Date | Who | Task/Deadline | Details |
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Upon Enrollment |
All Students, Optional |
Register/Select a Pre-Orientation Program |
Browse pre-orientation programs at any time, and pay close attention to registration dates or requirements. Registration for many programs is already happening. |
May 16 | 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. Contact ti@davidson.edu with questions |
May 16–July 1 | All Students |
Start Medical Forms |
With your Davidson account, you may begin submitting your medical forms. The deadline for submission is July 1. |
May 18 | All Students |
Complete New Student Information Form |
Sign in to Banner Self Service with your Davidson account and complete the New Student Information Form. |
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. |
June 1–30 | 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 our summer advisers for assistance. Deadline for WebTree submission is June 30 at 5 p.m. ET. |
June 1–30 | Students Seeking Employment |
Complete Your Handshake Resumé and Profile |
If you are seeking student employment, finalize your resumé and complete your profile on Davidson’s internal job and internship posting system, Handshake. |
June 1 | All Students, If Applicable |
Set Up Proxy Access for Bill Payers |
Set up proxy access to grant parents and other bill payers access to your billing and finance account on Banner Self-Service. |
June 1 | Football & Basketball Athletes |
DEADLINE: Submit Athletics Medical Forms |
Deadline for football and basketball athletes to submit Davidson College Sports Medicine 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 19 | Students Taking Language |
DEADLINE: Take The Language Placement Test |
Deadline for taking the language online placement test, if applicable. |
June 30 5 p.m. ET |
All Students |
DEADLINE: Submit Class Preferences |
Deadline to submit your class preferences through WebTree by 5 p.m. ET. If you have questions, our summer advisers are available for assistance. |
June–July | All Students, Optional | “From High School to Professional: A Resume Workshop” |
Join a resume workshop session offered 4 times, June 20 at 8 p.m., June 29 at noon, July 13 at noon and July 25 at 8 p.m. ET through the Matthews Career Center. Learn more and register. |
July–August | All Students, Optional | Career Exploration Academy |
Find helpful tools to navigate through the career exploration process in this month-long program hosted by the Matthews Career Center. Learn more and register. |
July | Athletes |
Register With NCAA |
Students who intend to participate on a Davidson varsity athletic team need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. |
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 Davidson College Sports Medicine paperwork. The deadline for football and basketball athletes is June 1. |
July 5–25 | All Students |
Semester Bills Available |
Bill for fall semester tuition and fees is posted. Payment or selection of a payment plan can be made between July 5–July 25. |
July 19–August 19 | Students Seeking Employment |
Apply For Campus Jobs |
Apply for open jobs through Handshake. 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 or Payment Plan Selection Due |
Deadline for paying or selecting a payment plan for fall tuition and fees. |
July 25 | Students Waiving College Health Insurance |
DEADLINE: College Health Insurance Waiver |
Deadline for opting out of the College Student Health Insurance Plan. |
July–August | 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 Campus |
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: Complete Health Education Trainings |
Students will receive an email in June with links to both trainings, "Sexual Violence Prevention" and "Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention." |
August 22-23 |
International Students |
International Student Pre-Orientation |
International Students Pre-orientation takes place. |
August 23 | All Students |
Move-in |
Move-in day! Check-in will happen when you move in. |
August 24–27 | All Students |
Orientation |
New Student Orientation will kickstart your journey! |