College Enrollment Checklist: What to Confirm Before Classes

Last updated: October 31, 2026

Your admitted-student portal is the main source for the tasks and deadlines that apply to you. Use this checklist to organize those instructions; it is not a substitute for your school’s requirements.

• Confirm how and when to accept your offer.
• Activate your student account, email and portal.
• Record required deposits, tuition deadlines and financial-aid steps.
• Check transcript, identity and any health-document requirements directly with the school.
• Arrange academic advising, registration, placement tests and orientation where required.
• International students: follow the school’s international-office instructions for your circumstances.
• Confirm your campus location and class dates before arranging housing and travel.
• Check your university email and portal regularly, including during the summer.

Use official contacts

If an instruction is unclear or you are not receiving expected messages, contact admissions or the relevant student office through the university’s website. Do not rely on an old third-party contact list.

For system and school starting points, see our NYC enrollment resource guide. For your move, use the packing checklist.