Making a Smooth Transition to College: Tips for Families

Checklists and Important Dates for Freshman starting in the Fall 2025 semester.  A pdf version is available

Checklist

• Register for Orientation, View New Student Checklist
• Access MyPortal and Confirm Student's Personal Information
• Submit a Photo for Student's Cougar Card
• Submit Final Transcripts and Scores to the Office of Admissions
• Submit REQUIRED Online Health Information before Orientation
• Make an On-Campus Move-In Appointment with Campus Housing (late July)
• Note Important Billing and Tuition Deadlines
• Download the Academic Calendar
• Subscribe to the CofC Parent & Family Experience Platform (families with students who have deposited have already be subscribed)

Important Dates

EARLY MARCH: Registration for Orientation Opens

MARCH 27: Find Your Best Roommate Zoom Session

MAY 1: Housing Application Deadline

MAY 29: Get Ready for Room Selection Zoom Session

JUNE: Room Selection Begins

JUNE -AUGUST: New Student Orientation

MID-AUGUST: Tuition Due Date

AUGUST 15 - 17: Move In Day

AUGUST 18: New Student Convocation

AUGUST 19: First Day of Classes