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Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to college and are on your way to setting foot on your college campus, attending orientation, and preparing for class. Enrollment Steps are the various to-dos all college students must complete before school starts in the fall. Think of it as a to-do list that ensures you are set up for success.
Many colleges now have Admitted Students pages on their websites to provide students with Enrollment Steps checklists for that specific college. You can find these by googling the name of your college + "Admitted Students" or + "Enrollment Checklist." We recommend you use those pages and can utilize this website for additional instructions and support.
Here are some Admitted Students webpages from some popular colleges:
Step 1. Confirm Your Enrollment
This is how you inform your college that you are attending their school this fall. It is done differently based on your college and sometimes may require sending an enrollment deposit or form.
To find out if your school requires Enrollment Confirmation, please check all emails from your college and/or google the name of your college + "enrollment confirmation" or "intent to enroll form"
Important Note: If you are attending Dillard, you must complete the Intent to Enroll Form. However, you should not pay the enrollment deposit -- as part of Collegiate's partnership with Dillard, that fee is waived for all Collegiate students. Tell your College Counselor or CA Next advisor when you have submitted it and they can discuss with admissions as needed.
Step 2. Apply for Housing
Follow these steps if you plan to live on campus.
Apply for housing through your online portal or the housing website. To find the site, google the name of your college + "housing."
Your college may give you options for different dorms. If that is the case, the housing page on your college website will provide information on the different residences, including pricing.
Pay the housing application fee (this is a mandatory fee that is non-refundable). Instructions for how to do this will be on the housing application.
Submit a housing deposit (where applicable) to secure your place on campus. Instructions for how to do this will be on the housing application, in your email, or on the housing page of your college website.
CA College Partnership Info: If you are attending Dillard or you are a part of the Louisiana Educate Program at ULL, you can apply for housing without paying fees. If you have not received information directly from your college, ask your CA Next alumni advisor for more information.
Here are links to housing applications at some of our more popular colleges:
UNOSouthern Baton RougeULLLSUGrambling StateNicholls StateHinds Community CollegeStep 3. Set up and Log In to Your College Portal
You should have received an email from your college about your portal credentials. If you're unable to find the email, you can always go to the login page for your portal and request help through that page as needed.
Download the mobile app for your portal as well to view it on your phone.
Below are links to the portals at our most popular colleges. If your college is not listed you can google the name of your college + "online portal" and it should be one of the first few results.
UNO WebstarSouthern Baton Rouge BannerULL ULinkDillard MyDuLSUGrambling BannerNicholls BannerHinds My.HindsDelgado LoLABRCC LoLANorthshore Tech
Step 4. Set up and Log In to Your College Email
Most colleges send instructions for setting up your college email by sending you a message to your high school email address (or the email address you used to apply to their school). If you can't find the email, you can always google the name of your college + "email account" and the link should be in the first few results.
Once you set up your account, regularly check your new email for any announcements or messages that require action.
Ensure that you are able to access your college email account on your phone with notifications so you don’t miss any important emails.
Step 5. Complete all Financial Aid Paperwork
Confirm that your FAFSA has been completed and sent to your college.
You can view which colleges have received your FAFSA through your Student Aid Report (or "SAR"). If you are unsure how to view your SAR, please go to the Financial Aid page of this website in the section "After the FAFSA: SAR Review + FAFSA Completion."
Complete and submit any necessary financial aid verification forms requested from your financial aid office.
Check your email(s) for any messages and next steps from your college's office of financial aid.
Log into your college portal and view all tabs in the FINANCIAL AID section. Complete any steps and forms that they require.
Sometimes, the steps in your portal can be confusing. If this is the case, please reach out to your college counselor, or call the Office of Financial Aid at your college (just google the name of your college + "financial aid" and look for a phone number), or reach out to CA Next at canext@collegiateacademies.org for assistance.
If you are selected for verification, you can find more information on steps to complete this on the Financial Aid page of this website in the section "Financial Aid Verification."
Accept your award offer in your online portal or by signing/submitting the paper copy mailed to your home.
Register for work-study through your college’s financial aid office. If you are unsure how to do this, google the name of your college + "work-study" and it should provide you with the steps. If that does not work, you can contact your college's Office of Financial aid (just google the name of your college + "financial aid" and look for a phone number).
If you are taking out any federal loans, complete loan counseling and sign Master Promissory Note. Instructions on how to do this are on the Financial Aid page of this website in the section "Loan Counseling and MPN."
Step 6. Register for Orientation
Most colleges have mandatory freshmen orientation that all students must participate in before the start of school.
Register for orientation. You should have received directions in your college email or you can google the name of your college + "freshman orientation."
Where applicable, pay for orientation. Instructions for payment should be on the orientation registration form on the college's website.
Be sure to secure transportation and mark the date(s) of orientation in your calendar.
Step 7. Submit Immunization Records
Check to see if your immunization records are in your google drive. If they’re not, send an email to your College Counselor about the best way to access those records and to send to your college.
If you plan to attend Delgado, BRCC, Nunez, or Northshore Tech, you may complete their Immunization Waiver.
Step 8. Register for Class
Most colleges have students meet with their academic advisor and register for classes at freshman orientation. If you're not sure if your college does this, call your Academic Advising office to ask how freshmen register for classes. You can find the contact information for this office by googling the name of your college + "academic advising."
At Delgado, students make an appointment with their advisor based on their major. You can find your advisor and schedule an appointment through their website here.
For Applicable Students: Next Level NOLA
For Applicable Students: Next Level NOLA
If you are enrolling in Next Level NOLA, you can follow these steps: 23-24 NLN Applicant Next Steps
For more information, reference the Accepted Fellow FAQ.
For Applicable Students: Bridge Year Program Enrollment Steps
For Applicable Students: Bridge Year Program Enrollment Steps
Steps for enrolling in your Bridge Year program vary from program to program. They may include an interview, financial steps, registration steps, registering for an orientation, and more.
Please check your email for updates directly from your program, and contact them directly if you do not receive anything. You can find webpages and contact information for a variety of Bridge Year programs here.
For Applicable Students: Dual-Enrollment, AP, and TOPS
For Applicable Students: Dual-Enrollment, AP, and TOPS
If you were enrolled in dual enrollment, an AP class or have earned TOPS, you have additional steps.
Dual Enrollment: Confirm your dual enrollment transcript(s) from the college you attended were sent to your college. You may need to do this through your high school or through the dual enrollment program. Ask your College Counselor or CA Next advisor for more assistance as needed.
Advanced Placement: Confirm your AP Scores were sent to your college through the College Board. If you’re unsure or you need to have them sent see the directions here.
TOPS: Complete your FAFSA and all subsequent financial aid steps outlined by your college within your college portal and your email.
If you believe you earned TOPS, and your award letter does not include this scholarship, contact your College Counselor and/or your CA Next advisor and the Office of Financial Aid at your college immediately.
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