New student checklist
I've been admitted! What's next?
We're so excited for you to join our U²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù community! Now that you've accepted your offer of admission and , you can use the checklist below to keep track of all you need to do to become a Dino!
✔ Step 1
✔ Explore our classrooms, Residence, athletic facilities, and more through a newly admitted student tour.
✔ Remember to apply for Residence early! Living on campus puts you as close as it gets to everything you need.
✔ As a student at U²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù, there are a variety of IT services available to you. Make sure you and U²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù email.
✔ Step 2
✔ Find out what courses you need to take by exploring our degree guides, and try using the Academic Requirement planning tool.
✔ Review key registration dates, watch past registration webinars, and attend Orientation sessions.
✔ To access the best course selection, begin registering at your enrolment start time.
✔ Connect with your faculty advisor to start degree planning.
✔ If you're transferring from another university, review your transfer credit report.
✔ If you're an international student, reach out to International Student Services. They can help with your study permit, work permit, visa and other immigration questions.
✔ Step 3
✔ Apply for government student assistance in June. Submit one application through your province to be assessed for federal and provincial loans and grants.
✔ Remember you can't win a scholarship or bursary if you don't apply! Be sure to review which U²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù awards you're eligible for, and prepare applications early.
✔ Watch our University 101s with Professor Rex to learn more about using your Student Centre, financing your education, and more.
✔ It can take time to organize academic accommodations. Students requiring disability-related services are encouraged to begin the registration process with early.
✔ Step 4
✔ Your Unicard is your official campus identification and all-access pass for libraries, and Active Living facilities. Avoid the line by submitting your photo to the Campus Service Centre online.
✔ Ancillary Services offer a wide variety of parking options. Purchase your parking permit early to secure a parking option that works best for you.
✔ Join us in fostering a safe and healthy living and learning environment. Download the UCSafety app.
✔ Step 5
✔ ​​​Finalize your financial plan by exploring payment plans, third-party sponsorships, and cashing in your Registered Education Saving Plan (RESP) in early August.
✔ Get ready for classes by attending events and orientation, purchasing your textbooks, course-specific equipment, and swag at the .
✔ Learn how to pay your fees online and make sure you account for processing time.
✔ Step 6
✔ Students are responsible for meeting deadlines listed in the . Keep an eye on upcoming academic, registration, and tuition dates. Mark your calendar with term breaks and university closures.
✔ Get familiar with and review your course outlines.
✔ Jump into a great student experience by getting familiar with our .