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    In May… Timeline

    Submit your Enrollment Deposit

    You're in! Be sure to make it official!

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    Complete the Advising Questionnaire and share your Conversation program/First-Year Experience preference

    Help us prepare for your arrival by answering some questions about your academic history and preferences.

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    Complete the Transfer Credit and Transcript form

    Are all your credits and transcripts in order? Complete this form so we can make sure you are ready to register! Please note: for any courses or exams still in progress, these transcripts or scores can be submitted to us this summer once you have received them.

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    Apply for a Parking Permit

    Please note that spaces are limited and application does not guarantee a parking permit. You will receive further information from the Parking Office after the application window has closed.

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    Complete the 2025-26 Housing Agreement & Roommate Questionnaire Form

    Our Residence Life team has some questions for you! Let us know your living practices so we can find a compatable roommate!

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    Sign-Up for your Registration Preparation Session

    Your staff in the Academic Success Center are ready to help you prepare for registration! All incoming students must attend one of these virtual sessions. Note: It may take a few days after you complete this item for it to be marked complete.

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    Complete any required Placement Surveys

    We have Placement Surveys for a number of subjects including foreign languages, mathematics, chemistry, and computer science to help make sure you register for the correct course level.

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    Complete holds on the Student Information System (SIS)

    Excited to register for classes? We need you to take care of a few things for us first!

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    Complete the New Student Orientation inclusivity and accessibility survey

    As we prepare to welcome you to campus, we ask that you complete this survey so we can make your New Student Orientation experience as inclusive and accessible as possible. The questions in this survey are designed to help our team create an accessible transition to campus so all Oles can engage fully in NSO. Note: It may take a few days after you complete this item for it to be marked complete.

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    Register for Fall Semester classes

    June 24 is the day! Log on to the Student Information System (SIS) to select your fall classes.

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    Let us know of your student work plans

    Do you plan to work on campus during the Fall Semester? If you have a work award and plan to work in the Fall Semester, please confirm your intent and let us know how much you hope to work. These answers are not binding and you can always change your mind but it's helpful to have an idea of your intentions.

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    Complete your Financial Aid Materials

    Double check for us - have you provided any missing documents, electronically accepted financial aid award offers, and completed any loan applications?

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    Complete the Music Interest and Information Questionnaire

    Interested in music on the Hill? Let the Music Department know your intended instrument/ensemble so they can prepare for your arrival.

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    In July… Timeline

    Grant parent/guardian access to online billing system

    If you want someone else to have access to your online bill you will need to grant them access!

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    Complete your New Student Orientation Module

    This module is designed to give you a glimpse into life at St. Olaf! You also will be asked a few questions so we can plan for your NSO experience! Note: It may take a few days after you complete this item for it to be marked complete.

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    Complete Medical History, TB Screening Questionnaire, and Immunization Records

    Our Health Services team needs some information from you! The state of Minnesota requires that all students attending college be immunized for or have legal exemption for measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria. These immunizations must meet the vaccine schedule as defined by the CDC. Please visit the Health Service website for more information. Note: It may take a few days after you complete this item for it to be marked complete.

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    Submit your OleCard ID photo

    Say cheese! Upload your photo and we'll have your ID ready for you when you arrive on campus!

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    Complete Sports Medicine Medical Forms and Pre-Participation Physical Exam

    Are you a varsity athlete? Keep an eye on your email for information about submitting your forms so you are ready for the season ahead!

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    In August… Timeline

    Complete the Vector Solutions Training

    Link sent to your @stolaf.edu email account. Training includes modules on AlcoholEdu for College and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates. Note: It may take a few days after you complete this item for it to be marked complete.

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    Start Your Year Cyber-Secure

    To ensure a secure online environment for everyone, all incoming students are required to complete cybersecurity training. Please complete this training before the start of the Fall term. Note: It may take a few days after you complete this item for it to be marked complete.

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    Language Placement Surveys Timeline

    • St. Olaf requires completion of the third or fourth semester of study in a world language (known as the WLC graduation requirement) in order to to graduate.
    • If you wish to continue with a world language that you've already studied, you must take the placement survey/exam for that language.
    • International students: If you are coming from a country where English is not the primary language of high school instruction you do not need to complete a language placement. Please talk to the registrar for next steps.

    Need help choosing which language(s) to study? Watch this video.

    Chinese

    Take this survey if you plan to use Chinese to satisfy the WLC graduation requirement or if you plan to study Chinese as a potential major even if you have transfer credit in this subject.

    If you have never studied Chinese before, you do not need to complete this survey.

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    French

    Take this survey if you plan to use French to satisfy the WLC graduation requirement or if you plan to study French as a potential majoreven if you have transfer credit in this subject.

    If you have never studied French before, you do not need to complete this survey.

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    German

    Take this survey if you plan to use German to satisfy the WLC graduation requirement or if you plan to study German as a potential major even if you have transfer credit in this subject.

    If you have never studied German before, you do not need to complete this survey.

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    Greek (ancient)

    Take this survey if you plan to use ancient Greek to satisfy the WLC graduation requirement or if you plan to study Greek as a potential major even if you have transfer credit in this subject.

    If you have never studied Greek before, you do not need to complete this survey.

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    Japanese

    Take this survey if you plan to use Japanese to satisfy the WLC graduation requirement or if you plan to study Japanese as a potential major even if you have transfer credit in this subject.

    If you have never studied Japanese before, you do not need to complete this survey.

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    Latin

    Take this survey if you plan to use Latin to satisfy the WLC graduation requirement or if you plan to study Latin as a potential major even if you have transfer credit in this subject.

    If you have never studied Latin before, you do not need to complete this survey.

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    Norwegian

    Only needed if you have previously studied and plan to continue studying Norwegian.

    If you have never studied Norwegian before, you do not need to complete this survey.

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    Russian

    Take this survey if you plan to use Russian to satisfy the WLC graduation requirement or if you plan to study Russian as a potential major even if you have transfer credit in this subject.

    If you have never studied Russian before, you do not need to complete this survey.

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    Spanish

    Take this survey if you plan to use Spanish to satisfy the WLC graduation requirement or if you plan to study Spanish as a potential major even if you have transfer credit in this subject.

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    Science and Mathematics Placement Surveys Timeline

    Chemistry

    Needed if you plan to study chemistry, biology, environmental studies (natural science track), nursing, or interested in engineering studies and pre-health, including pre-medicine, pre-dental, pre-vet, and pre-physical therapy. Be sure to take the Mathematics placement survey first.

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    Computer Science

    Only needed if you plan to study Computer Science.

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    Mathematics

    All incoming students must take this placement survey.

    through an online form for the Mathematics department.

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    Writing Placement Survey Timeline

    Writing

    If needed — student will be contacted by the director of writing in mid-May.

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