First Year To-Do List for May

  • Early May

    Net ID

    Activate your NetID and connect with us. You will receive a message in early May when NetID activation is open.

  • May 15

    Gmail

    Use your ND email account for all communications. You will receive an email in early May when your Notre Dame account is ready.

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First Year To-Do List for June

  • Mid-June

    Academics

    Review sample schedules and available fall courses. Learn More

  • By June 30

    Fall Registration

    Fill out the online Course Preference Form (CPF) after reading the instructions. Submit by 5:00 pm EDT on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Learn More

  • June 30

    Health and Immunization Records

    Submit all completed health forms online. Learn More

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First Year To-Do List for July

  • July

    Academic Code of Honor

    Review the instructions and complete all three steps of the Honor Code assignment Learn More

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First Year To-Do List for August

  • August 1

    Schedule

    Check your fall semester schedule.

  • Mid-August

    Roll Call

    Answer the ND Roll Call email immediately. Learn More

  • August 22-26

    Welcome Weekend

    Download the Mobile App to keep track of required events. Learn More

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First Year To-Do List for September

  • Before Fall Break

    Appointment

    Meet with your First Year advisor at least once before Fall Break. Learn More

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First Year To-Do List for October

  • All Semester

    Academic Support

    Use First Year Advising academic support services. Learn More

  • By Fall Break

    Meeting

    Schedule an appt. with your first year advisor. Learn More

  • Late Oct

    Schedule

    Make sure you know the last day to drop a class! Learn More

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First Year To-Do List for November

  • Early Nov

    Majors Night

    Explore your academic options with representatives from departments in the College of Arts and Letters, Mendoza College of Business, the College of Engineering, and the College of Science, as well as Notre Dame programs, centers, and institutes.

  • Early November

    Advisor Meeting

    You must attend your advisor’s meeting to learn how to register for spring semester.

  • After Thanksgiving

    Exams

    Notify First Year Advising if you have final exam conflicts that need to be resolved.

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First Year To-Do List for December

  • Dec 3-15

    CIF

    The Course Instructor Feedback (CIF) for each of your courses must be completed to receive your final grades. If you have not completed all of your CIFs within the stated time period, your final grades will be held for at least one week. Learn More

  • Dec 16 – 20

    Final Exams

    Many first-year students will have exams on the Friday of exam week. Travel arrangements should not be made before your last exam. Learn More

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First Year To-Do List for January

  • Jan 8

    Roll Call

    Answer the ND Roll Call email immediately Learn More

  • Jan 13

    Schedule

    Schedule adjustments can be made on Schedule Adjustment Day, the Monday before classes start.

  • By Spring Break

    Declaration

    Meet with your First Year Advisor before spring break to discuss your academic experience and to declare your college program. Learn More

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First Year To-Do List for February

  • Feb — Mar

    Major Info

    Check the Events & Deadlines calendar regularly for major information events. Learn More

  • By Spring Break

    Declaration

    You must complete your formal college declaration process prior to registering for the fall semester of your sophomore year.

  • April 15

    Financial Aid Update

    You must file the 2020/2021 Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Renewal FAFSA) and the CSS PROFILE. Learn More

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First Year To-Do List for March

  • Feb — Apr

    Major Info

    Check the calendar regularly for information on upcoming events. Watch for your college/major advising session. Learn More

  • By Spring Break

    Declaration

    Meet with your First Year advisor to complete the formal college declaration process prior to spring break.

  • April 15

    Financial Aid Update

    You must file the 2020/2021 Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Renewal FAFSA) and the CSS PROFILE. Learn More

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First Year To-Do List for April

  • Early April

    PIN Night

    Check the calendar regularly for PIN Nights and required department events. Learn More

  • April 15

    Financial Aid Update

    You must file the 2020/2021 Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Renewal FAFSA) and the CSS PROFILE. Learn More

  • April 21-May 3

    CIF

    Complete the Course Instructor Feedback for each of your courses to receive your final grades on time. Learn More

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News and Perspectives

Posted

Christian Cepeda Wins Inaugural Renaissance Student Award

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Christian Cepeda is the inaugural winner of the First Year Renaissance Student Award in honor of Rev. Hugh R. Page, Jr., Dean of the First Year of Studies. The award goes to the student who embodies curiousity; risk-taking; perserverance and self-discipline; a thirst for knowledge and new experiences; and excellence...

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