Required Items

Academic

• Have required academic advising sessions with your assigned academic advisor/major advisor each semester
• Register for Fall or Spring Courses (refer to your Registration Appointment in Workday to see your time) 
• Buy/rent your textbooks and course materials (recommended to use the University Bookstore) before the first day of class
• Declare a major (typically in spring of sophomore year)*

Financial

• Complete the tuition payment for the Fall and Spring terms: see payment methods and due dates. For the Fall term, the bill will be released on 7/2 and due on 8/1, and, for the Spring, the bill will be released on 11/2 and due on 12/1. 

• Enroll in or decline the GradGuard Tuition Insurance offer. Tuition insurance guarantees up to a 100% refund for your student’s semester charges in case of withdrawal. You can learn more about the tuition insurance coverage here.
• Log into Workday (typically before the start of each semester and before class registration) to: 

• Check for any Inbox tasks, including onboarding, and complete them
• Check the Student Financials page (View Profile > Student Financials) and resolve any past-due balances/holds 
• Check for any registration holds in Workday (View Profile > Action Items and Holds) 

Health

• Complete the Student Health Insurance enrollment/waiver form (required annually each summer, not just the first year)
• Log into the Deacon Health Portal to see if you have any messages or need to update your immunizations

Housing and Dining

• Ensure you have your housing and meal plan finalized for the upcoming year. This may include selecting a room, signing your agreements, indicating an on/off-campus intent, etc. Students should review all messages from Residence Life and Housing carefully to understand the particulars of their circumstances. 

Safety

• Ensure you have registered your mobile phone with Wake Alert (before the start of the semester)*

• Ensure you have downloaded Alertus (a tool that allows University Police to send a pop-up, full-screen laptop warning when immediate safety actions are needed) before the start of the semester *

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Strongly Recommended Items

Financial

• Add Authorized Payers (Third-Party Access) in Workday: Ensure appropriate permissions are selected for all third-party access (e.g., so your family can pay tuition, etc.).* 
• Sign up for Direct Deposit with Student Financial Services: This will provide students with a convenient and secure way to access their funds faster, where applicable.*

Housing

• Protect your student’s belongings with renter’s insurance (strongly recommended; either through your own policy or via Grad Guard) before the first day of the semester

Safety

• Download, enable notifications and use the WakeSafe app* 

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Optional/if applicable

Academic

• Submit a disability-related academic accommodations request with supporting documentation 

Financial

• Enroll in optional GradGuard tuition insurance plan; must be done before the first day of class 

Housing and Dining

• Submit a disability-related housing and dining accommodation request with supporting documentation
• Sophomores and Juniors can explore our new Affiliate Housing provider, Creekside at The Grounds, by visiting our on-campus leasing office in the Wellbeing Center, Room B252. 

Transportation

• Register for a parking permit (if bringing a car to campus)
  

* – these processes only have to be done once