Vlog

NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

We can’t wait to welcome you to Vlog!

We are excited you have chosen to attend Vlog! There are a number of tasks for you to do over the summer to begin your Meredith journey. Pay attention to these dates as well as specific deadlines so that you can be fully prepared to arrive on campus in August.

Don’t forget to check your Meredith email account regularly. All college communications will be sent to that address, including important information sent this summer leading up to your arrival in August.

Contact Information 
Chrissie Bumgardner
Co-Director, First Year Experience
bumgardner@meredith.edu

Lisa Brown
Co-Director, First Year Experience
lmbrown@meredith.edu

Must do:

After paying your enrollment deposit, one of the most important next steps is to request your NET ID and set up your NET ID and password via the. After completing the form, you should receive an email from Meredith’s Technology Services Team noting your NETID and sharing further instructions. If you have any questions or difficulties setting up your password, please contact Technology Services attechsupport@meredith.eduor by phone at (919) 760-2323.

All college communications will be sent to your Meredith emailڳٱStartStrong(in June), so don’t delay in getting your email set up, and pleaseso you are on top of everything you need to know and do before August.

If receiving financial aid, return a signed scholarship acceptance form and financial aid offer via your . For questions, contact Financial Assistance at (919)760-8565 or finaid@meredith.edu.

Submit all required student health and immunization forms via the.

Forms are due by 7/1/24. Late forms may delay your course schedule from being released.

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At the start of each academic year, students must show proof of insurance coverage (starting before August 1st and running through the entire academic year) by either submitting a waiver or enrolling in Meredith’s student health insurance via the.

Action is due for all students before Wednesday, 9/11/24 at 5:00pm.

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For more information including what policies are acceptable to waive with, please visit the insurance section of the Student Health Center site.

High school graduates need to submit their official high school transcript to Meredith by a school official.We cannot accept transcripts from students.

Early College high school graduates or Dual Enrollment students also need to request official transcripts from the partnering institution via the.

Transfer students need to submit official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended via the.

Students with AP scores need to submit official results via.

Questions regarding any required placement testing should be directed to the Student Success Center atsuccess@meredith.edu

For students needing to take the placement exams, log intowith your Meredith login credentials. You will be able to access the language placement test under the courses section in Brightspace.

Pleasecomplete your testing as soon as possible. We recommend that placement tests be completed by Monday, June 3. Completing the placement test by that date will ensure your results are available for enrollment counseling meetings occurring at StartStrong.

For fullest consideration, Housing Request Forms are due by 6/30/24.

Roommate and/or suitemate requests and formupdatescan be made by editing your housing form through June 30. After July 1, 2024, requests must be submitted directly toreslife@meredith.edu.

Only mutual requests will be honored.

Housing assignments will be communicated with students via Meredith email by mid-July.

If you are needing accommodations, make your request using the.

Instructions and detailed information can be found on theDisability Serviceswebsite.

Choose from four available dates in June. DuringStartStrong, you willmeet with an enrollment counselor, connect with many of Meredith’s student services, and get to know other incoming students in your class.

All new first-year students are required to attend StartStrong.

Transfer and Wings Students are invited to contact theStudent Success Centerwith any pre-orientation needs.

Ready to start your journey with StrongPoints? Be on the lookout for an email from Gallup sent to your Meredith.edu account staring June 26th. This email gives you access to the CliftonStrengths Assessment—the gateway to discovering your strengths. Watch the “” video to learn more and be sure to complete the assessment before New Student Orientation in August. The StrongPoints team looks forward to helping you maximize your strengths throughout your time at Meredith.

This year’s summer reading theme is “Strong Voices: Empowering Student Citizenship” and is built around a central text,The Bill of Obligations, by Richard Haass. Students should read this book prior to the Fall Semester. A copy ofThe Bill of Obligationscan be purchased online or at your local bookstore, and can also be checked out at many public libraries. For more information, be sure to visit theSummer Reading Programwebpage.

Your CamCard is a student identification card, a debit card, a meal card, and a residence hall entrance card issued to all students.

Most students will be issued a CamCard during StartStrong.

Students not participating in an organized pre-orientation program will get their CamCards during New Student Orientation, if not before. For any questions, contactCampus Police.

If living on campus, you will be given a unique move-in time assignment in early July at the same time you receive your housing assignment. Check back here in July for more information.

  • Move-In for International Students and Fall Sport Athletes is 8/14/24
  • Move-In for new first year and transfer students is 8/17/24

If you are an international student, review the ‘New Students’ section of Meredith’s International Student Guidebook for information on the visa application process, travel to the U.S. and more.And mark your calendar for International Student Pre-Orientation August 14 – 16, 2024.

Questions? Reach out to the Office of International Programs at internationalprograms@meredith.edu!

New Student Orientationis your chance to make friends, learn about life at Meredith– both inside and outside of the classroom– and have fun!

  • Pre-Orientation for International Students – August 16 – 18
  • First Year Students – August 17 – 20
  • Transfer Students – August 17 – 20 (or opt into the Fast Track 8/20 program)
  • Wings Students – August 20 (Fast Track Program)

Should do:

Familiarize yourself with technology at Meredith and Technology Services department through youror by reaching out to the Helpdesk through their– (login with Google is required)

Once you have a NET ID and password and have received your course schedule for the Fall, you can use Student Self Service to view your account activity, print records, and pay your bill. To learn more, be sure to check out the Accounting Department’sFAQ pageas well as their cheat sheets on how to,make payment via Self Service, and. For additional support, please reach out to the Accounting Department at 919-760-8363 oraccouting@meredith.edu.

Learn more about parking on campus and submit a Parking Registration Form to obtain your permit withCampus Police.

Downloada gateway to Meredith’s student organizations, to discover ways to get involved on campus.

Theforms mentoring relationships that help students adjust to college life. New students may opt to participate in the program and be assigned a Big who they can connect with if they have questions about Meredith or navigating college. Big Little pairs can also attend campus activities and campus traditions together!

Order textbooks from the online bookstore.

Your SA or WTA will be in contact with you in early August to introduce themselves, answer any questions, and may even set up a Zoom call for your entire SA/WTA group to meet each other before your arrival.

First-year students will get an email, phone call and/or text from their Success Coach in early August to introduce themselves and answer any questions. Make sure you are checking your Meredith email!

Be a leader for your class as a member of Student Government! Elections Information Week starts August 26 and there will be multiple information sessions to learn more about elected positions (Note: attendance at one information session is required for students wishing to run for elected office). Be on the lookout for details from the Elections Board Chair on when the sessions will be held, or visit the Student Leadership and Service MyMeredith page.

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