Before Orientation and Advising Checklist

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Complete your University Housing Application or residency exemption form in MyRED.

  • Per the On-Campus Residency Requirement, all incoming first-year students are required to live in university-approved housing unless they meet the criteria for an exemption.

File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form if you haven't already done so.

Complete your financial aid "to do" requirements in MyRED.

Submit your orientation reservation in the "Admissions" tab in MyRED. Reservations open April 2 for transfers and May 2 for first-year students.

Complete the required pre-advising tasks in the "Admissions" tab in MyRED. These tasks must be completed before you can sign up for an advising appointment.

Sign up for your virtual or in-person academic advising appointment in the "Admissions" tab in MyRED.

Students who are 18 years old must have a Power of Attorney (POA) Form signed by their parent/guardian to receive care at the University Health Center.

Apply for your NCard (used for campus-wide student identification, authentication and access) and upload a photo prior to pick-up.