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 17 | 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 17–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, our summer advisers are available 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 17 | 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 14 at 12 p.m., June 27 at 8 p.m., July 13 at 8 p.m. and July 27 at 12 p.m., through the Matthews Career Center. Handshake login required to access session links. |
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 in Handshake (login required). |
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 11–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 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! |