Semester checklist

Are you doing everything you need to? This checklist will guide you through the important tasks of your first year at VCU. Plus, you can print it [PDF] for easy reference.

Housing checklist

• Locate your dorm floor resident assistant.
  
• Write down your RA's name and contact information.
• Sign up for on-campus housing lottery (December).
• Attend on-campus housing lottery room pick.
• Find off-campus housing.
• Visit the VCU Residential Life and Housing Web Site.

Financial checklist

• Make sure you are current on all student account balances (failure to do this can delay your registration).
• Sign financial aid award letter.
• Reapply for financial aid (March or April prior to every year returning).
• Visit the Office of Financial Aid Web Site.

Campus checklist

• Know the building where your major is located.
• Locate the following buildings: Founders Hall, Ginter House (Office of Financial Aid) and the James Branch Cabell Library.

Administrative needs

• Complete all immunization requirements and necessary shots (failure to do this can delay your registration).
• Obtain a parking permit.
• Obtain a student ID card.
• Obtain a student VCU e-mail address.
• Visit the New Student Programs Web site.

Advising needs

• Locate your current academic advisor.
  
• Write down your advisor's name and contact information.
• Schedule your first advising appointment.
• Drop/add classes during the first week of the semester.
• Check for early alerts.
• Meet with your advisor to decide to stay or withdraw from any classes.
• Withdraw from classes by the 10th week of the semester.
• Check eServices each month for holds preventing registration for the next semester.
• Meet with your advisor prior to registration to confirm class selection.
• Have a full-time schedule (minimum 12 credits) within one week of classes starting.