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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 flexibility—all dates are subject to change.

Keep track of important information and deadlines in our New Student Timeline.
Date Who Task/Deadline Details
Date Upon Enrollment Who All Students, Optional Task/Deadline Register/Select a Pre-Orientation Program Details Browse pre-orientation programs at any time, and pay close attention to registration dates or requirements. Registration for many programs is already happening.
Date May 16–July 1 Who All Students Task/Deadline Start Medical Forms Details With your Davidson account, you may begin submitting your medical forms. The deadline for submission is July 1.
Date May 20 Who All Students Task/Deadline Claim Your Davidson Account Details 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.
Date May 22 Who All Students Task/Deadline Complete New Student Information Form Details Sign in and complete the New Student Information Form using your Davidson account
Date Mid-late May Who All Students Task/Deadline Complete Housing Preference Form Details 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.
Date May 30 (8:30 a.m.) – June 30 (5 p.m.) Who All Students Task/Deadline Enter Your Course Selections Into WebTree Details 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.
Date June 1–30 Who Students Seeking Employment Task/Deadline Explore Job Postings & Update Your Resumé Details If you are seeking student employment, attend a resumé workshop to create your professional resumé. Be sure to also log-in to Handshake using your Davidson credentials and complete your profile to explore our resume templates, select career interests, schedule appointments with Matthews Center advisers, and learn about career exploration events throughout the year.
Date June 1 Who All Students Task/Deadline Set Up Banner Proxy Access and Nelnet Authorized Payer Access Details 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.  Your Nelnet Authorized Payer has access to your student billing details and can make payments and set up a monthly payment plan.  Both sets-up must be authorized by you in Banner Self-Service.
Date June 1 Who Football & Basketball Athletes  Task/Deadline DEADLINE: Submit Athletics Medical Forms Details Deadline for football and basketball athletes to submit Davidson College Sports Medicine paperwork.
Date June 1 Who All Students Task/Deadline Only Davidson Email Will Be Used Details All official correspondence will be sent to your Davidson email address starting on June 1.
Date June 4
8 p.m. ET		 Who All Students Task/Deadline What Makes a Good Schedule? Details Hosted by Angie Dewberry, Registrar and Director of Advising.  Learn more. 
Date June 9
8 p.m. ET		 Who All Students Task/Deadline Course Registration: Faculty Panel Info Session Details Learn more. 
Date June 18 Who Students Taking Language Task/Deadline DEADLINE: Take The Language Placement Test Details Deadline for taking the language online placement test, if applicable.
Date June 24
8 p.m. ET		 Who All Students Task/Deadline Academic Q&A Details Open session hosted by Angie Dewberry on any remaining questions you may have regarding academics at Davidson College. Learn more. 
Date June 30
5 p.m. ET		 Who All Students Task/Deadline DEADLINE: Submit Class Preferences Details Deadline to submit your class preferences through WebTree by 5 p.m. ET. If you have questions, our summer advisers are available for assistance.
Date July Who Athletes Task/Deadline Register With NCAA Details Students who intend to participate on a Davidson varsity athletic team need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Date July 1 Who All Students Task/Deadline DEADLINE: Submit Your CatCard Photo Details Deadline for submitting your CatCard photo.
Date July 1 Who All Students Task/Deadline DEADLINE: Submit Medical Forms Details Deadline for submitting medical forms.
Date July 1 Who Athletes Task/Deadline DEADLINE: Submit Athletics Medical Forms Details Deadline for athletes to submit Davidson College Sports Medicine paperwork. The deadline for football and basketball athletes is June 1.
Date Early July Who All Students Task/Deadline Semester Bills Available Details Bill for fall semester tuition and fees is posted. Payment or selection of a payment plan can be made between July 5–July 25.
Date July 22–August 30 Who Students Seeking Employment Task/Deadline Apply For Campus Jobs Details 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.
Date July 25 Who All Students Task/Deadline DEADLINE: Payment in Full or Monthly Payment Plan Set-Up Details Deadline for paying or selecting a payment plan for fall tuition and fees.
Date July 25 Who Students Waiving College Health Insurance Task/Deadline DEADLINE: Student Health Insurance Waiver Details Deadline for requesting a waiver of the College Student Health Insurance Plan.
Date July 25 Who Students Waiving Tuition Refund Insurance Task/Deadline DEADLINE:  Tuition Refund Insurance Waiver Details Deadline for opting out of the Tuition Refund Insurance Plan. 
Date July–August Who Students Bringing Vehicles or Bikes to Campus Task/Deadline Vehicle or Bicycle Registration Details Vehicle and bicycle registration opens. Registration must be completed by the start of classes.
Date August Who Students Seeking Employment Task/Deadline Bring Original Documents to Campus  Details 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.
Date August 3 Who All Students Task/Deadline DEADLINE: Complete Health Education Trainings Details Students will receive an email in July with links to three trainings, "Sexual Violence Prevention" and "Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention, and “Hazing Awareness and Prevention."
Date August 18-20 Who International Students Task/Deadline International Student Pre-Orientation Details International Students Pre-orientation takes place.
Date August 20 Who All Students Task/Deadline Move-in Details Move-in day! Check-in will happen when you move in.
Date August 20–24 Who All Students Task/Deadline Orientation Details New Student Orientation will kickstart your journey!