With all the things you need to do to get ready to arrive at Lawrence, it doesn't take much to get a little lost. (It even happens to us from time to time, and we work here.) That's why we've put together this handy, not-so-little list of things for you to do to prepare for your arrival.
New Students
1. Activate your Voyager account
Read more about(If you haven't done so already.) As you will see for many of the items that follow, your Voyager account sets the stage for nearly everything that happens this summer.
Lawrence Voyager provides you with secure online access to your class schedule and academic record, as well as your financial aid, financial account and personal information. (You will be able to view your class schedule once you arrive on campus.)
You can view your Voyager account information on your Status Page. After logging in, click the View Update link at the top of the page under "Status Update." With "Enrollment Next Steps" displayed, you will find your username and password for Voyager.
2. Activate your Lawrence email account
Approximately five days after you have paid your deposit, you will receive a letter with information about activating your Lawrence email account. Since many of our departments will be sending you important email to that account (and you'll want to give it out to everyone you know), it's important to make sure you've activated it. You can read more about email account information here.
3. Complete your Housing Selection Form
Our housing survey will become available within two weeks after paying your deposit. After you complete your Housing Selection Form on Voyager (Voyager->Student Services->Important Forms & Paperwork), we'll assign you your room on campus.
In mid-July, we'll post your room assignment on Voyager. (Voyager->Student Services->Housing & Roommate Information).
We encourage you to read the Guide for Incoming Students for answers to all your residence life questions (including the ones you didn't know to ask).
4. Get ready to register (Mid June)
Check your Lawrence email for registration information during this time. Also visit the registrar's website to start planning your academic program now.
5. Advance registration (June 27 - July 11)
All students: Complete your academic advisor form (in Voyager), and draft your class plan for the year.
Bachelor of Arts degree students will register for two fall classes.
Bachelor of Music and Double-Degree students, you have a few more things to do, so please click here.
6. Submit a photo for your student ID (July 1)
Submit a photo for your student ID card beginning July 1 and at least one week prior to your arrival on campus. Deadline is September 1 for all students who will be arriving for Welcome Week. Click here for details and instructions.
7. To Do for Music Majors
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Music Theory Preliminary Assessment (required; open May 15-31)
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Music Theory Fundamentals E-course (recommended; open June 15)
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Music Theory Placement Exam (required; open July 15-August 31)
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Advanced Placement Exam in music theory (required only of transfer students; optional for all others; by September 7)
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Advanced Placement Exam in aural skills (required only of transfer students; optional for all others; September 7)
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Advanced Placement Audition in sight-singing (by invitation; September 7)
All incoming music majors (freshmen and transfers) are required to complete the Preliminary Assessment by May 31 and the Placement Exam by August 31, as are BA students who wish to enroll in the core music theory curriculum. The summer E-course (opens June 15) is highly recommended as preparation for the music theory core curriculum. Lawrence’s Advanced Placement Exams in music theory and aural skills are required of all transfer students and recommended for incoming freshmen who have had significant prior training in those areas. Advanced-placement auditions for sight-singing will be held on September 7 for a small percentage of students based on the Placement Exam scores; students invited to take this audition will be contacted during the first week of September. For more information about music theory placement and the music theory core curriculum (including required fall-term textbooks), click here.
8. Your bill is available (July 15)
We bet you'll never guess where you can find it... (OK, it's on Voyager. Under your Student Account.)
(Payment is August 15.)
9. Watch your postal mailbox for a big packet from the Dean of Students (Late July)
This packet includes good stuff about Welcome Week (among other important and exciting things).
10. Health forms are due (August 1)
Please make arrangements to see your doctor and submit your paperwork before this deadline. Health Forms are available here.
11. August 15, the initial tuition payment is due
At this time, Federal Work-Study and Campus Employment opportunities will be posted on the Financial Aid website.
12. Move-in days
For domestic students, residence halls open September 6.
For international students, residence halls open for move-in September 4 and 5 and mandatory orientation begins on September 6.
Fall athletes should check with their coaches about earlier arrivals.
13. Welcome Week (September 6)
Okay, so it's not a "full week," but we never pass up a chance at alliteration. For a sneak-peek of what your Welcome Week might be like, check out this gem from our vast video archives.
