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    Summer To-Do List 2025

    This checklist will help you to make sure you have everything you need for your first year at Washington College!

    Please be aware these links may take you to different portals or systems. Your Washington College user ID and password are the same for each one.

    Note: Our portal/systems do not work well with Safari browsers. Please use either Chrome or Firefox to access the links on the Summer To-Do List.

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    • Claim your Washington College account (set up User ID and password) ASAP.
    • Access your Washington College Email ASAP.
    • Schedule your physical with your doctor at home so they have time to complete your First year/sports physical paperwork BEFORE the due date of July 15.
    • Complete Housing Forms by May 28th.

    If you have trouble accessing any system that requires a log in, please use this Account Access Troubleshooting form. Most issues can be resolved using this form, and in the few cases they can't, going through the steps helps us diagnose the issue faster for you.

    https://washcoll.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3PgtddgsMhNLAH4

    June

    • Log into Canvas and open the New Students Fall 2025 course
      • This course contains all the due dates from this list along with many more helpful resources to help you complete these items and prepare for your first semester at WC!
    • Register for Flock Together by June 9th.
      • You may register for either June 23, 24, or 25: please choose the date that is best for you and your family.
      • If you are unable to attend on any of those dates, you will be able to meet with an advisor virtually after the on campus dates.
    • Have your parent/guardian complete the Parent/Guardian form by June 9th.
    • Take Math & Language Placement Exams by June 9th.
      • There are three placement exams; one for language and two for math (one is only required for students planning to major in a Natural Science or Math/Computer Science program).
      • These will be available on Canvas by May 1.
      • Each typically takes less than an hour, and they do not need to be taken at the same time. Plan ahead and space them out!
      • The exams and more information are available on Canvas, in the "New Students, Fall 2025" course.
    • Complete Course Selection Form in Canvas by June 9th.
      • This form will help your advisor get you set up best with your schedule when you arrive for Flock Together.  See Canvas for more tips, tricks, and suggestions!
    • Accept/Reject Federal Loans/Awards by June 27th.
      • Failure to do so may result in inaccurate billing statements.

    July

    • Review Tuition bill: available beginning July 1 (due August 1).
    • Complete the student health form and online insurance waiver by July 15.
      • Failure to fill out the health insurance waiver will mean automatic enrollment in the College's student health insurance after July 15 and the cost of the insurance will be billed directly to the student account.

    August

     

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    Our portal/systems do not work well with Safari browsers. Please use either Chrome or Firefox to access the links on the Summer To-Do List.

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