First Year To-Do List for May
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Early May
Net ID
Activate your NetID and connect with us. You will receive a message in early May when NetID activation is open.
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Early May
ND Gmail Account
Activate your ND email account and use it for all communications. You will receive an email in early May when your Notre Dame account is ready.
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Late May
Home Under the Dome
After receiving instructions from First Year Advising, submit all necessary forms for housing on campus.
First Year To-Do List for June
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Mid-June
Exploring Your Possibilities and Preparing for Advisor Meetings
Review sample schedules, fall courses, and explore possible education plans that celebrate your unique abilities, interests, and values. Learn More
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Mid-June
Advising Team Meetings
Attend an Advising Team Meeting to learn more about your partnership and how to prepare for course building meetings in July Learn More
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Late June
Enrollment Tasks
After receiving instructions, submit all necessary health and academic records and placement exam requests Learn More
First Year To-Do List for July
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Mid-July
Becoming a Member of Our Community
After receiving instructions from First Year Advising, complete necessary online modules and surveys. Learn More
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Mid-July
Build Your Fall Course Schedule
After attending an Advising Team Meeting in June, your First Year Advisor will reach out to you to meet via Zoom so you can build your fall course schedule together. Learn More
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Late July
Monitor Welcome Week Resources and Schedules
Review Welcome Week announcements, procedures, and celebrations Learn More
First Year To-Do List for August
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Early August
Fall Course Schedule
Review your fall semester course schedule.
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Mid-August
Complete ND Roll Call
Answer the ND Roll Call email immediately and confirm your status as a student for Fall 2020. Learn More
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August 3-4 and August 5-6
Welcome Week
Review your personalized Welcome Week schedule and download the Mobile App to keep track of required events. Check welcomeweekend.nd.edu for dates and schedules. Learn More
First Year To-Do List for September
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Early September
Appointment
Meet with your First Year Advisor at least once during the first weeks of the semester. Learn More
First Year To-Do List for October
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All Semester
Academic Support
Use First Year Advising academic support services. Learn More
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Before the End of October
Meeting
Schedule an appt. with your first year advisor. Learn More
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Oct 9
Course Discontinuance deadline
Meet with your First Year Advisor if you need to learn about course discontinuance
First Year To-Do List for November
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Nov 2
Complete Discernment Survey Questionnaire and Review the Registration Guide
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Nov 9
Review Spring 2021 Registration Planner
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Nov 16 - 20
Final Exams
Notify First Year Advising if you have final exam conflicts that need to be resolved.
First Year To-Do List for December
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December 4
Complete Spring 2021 Registration Planner
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December 9
Spring 2021 Registration Time Tickets Active
Register for Spring 2021 courses Learn More
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Early December
Explore Winter Session Opportunities
Courses, Research, Networking, and Community Engagement await you! Learn More
First Year To-Do List for January
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Jan 1-5
Notre Dame closed for Christmas celebration
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Jan 8
Registration Closes for First Year Students
First Year To-Do List for February
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Feb — Mar
Major Info
Check the Events & Deadlines calendar regularly for major information events. Learn More
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By Spring Break
Declaration
You must complete your formal college declaration process prior to registering for the fall semester of your sophomore year.
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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
First Year To-Do List for March
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Feb — Apr
Major Info
Check the calendar regularly for information on upcoming events. Watch for your college/major advising session. Learn More
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By Spring Break
Declaration
Meet with your First Year advisor to complete the formal college declaration process prior to spring break.
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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
First Year To-Do List for April
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Early April
PIN Night
Check the calendar regularly for PIN Nights and required department events. Learn More
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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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April 21-May 3
CIF
Complete the Course Instructor Feedback for each of your courses to receive your final grades on time. Learn More
News and Perspectives
Upcoming Events
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