Deposit Paid, Ready for MC!
It’s official! Welcome to the Class of 2017!
We already have your first “college assignment”. We have a few things for you to do now, and more to do later on.
Please refer back to this helpful checklist to get ready for your freshman year!
Now
| Get it done! | Deadline | Where can I find it? | |
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Send in your deposit | May 1 | DONE! |
| Activate your Merrimack email address by changing your password* | now! | Mackapps | |
| Take your Mathematics Placement Exam* | extended to June 17 | learn more here and take the test online on Blackboard | |
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Take your Language Placement Exam* |
extended to June 17 | learn more here and take the test online on Blackboard | |
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Register for Orientation* |
June 18 |
online |
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Complete your housing form** | June 28 | online |
| Roommate requests (if you have already filled out your housing form) | June 28 |
email reslife@merrimack.edu |
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| Apply for a Living Learning Community: Austin Scholars, Global Community, Wellness Housing |
June 28 |
Learn more and apply here | |
| Laptop request | ongoing | learn more here! | |
| Complete your health form* | July 15 |
Please download your health form here and mail it to Hamel Heath |
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| Federal Direct Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note, required for Stafford Loan borrowers | August 1 | online | |
| Federal Direct Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling, required for Stafford Loan borrowers | August 1 | online | |
| Title IV Credit Authorization, required for Stafford Loan borrowers | August 1 | Financial Aid website | |
| Student Athlete Health Forms | August 2 | online | |
| Order Microfridge | August 13 | online | |
| Access your Rave Alert information | ongoing | online | |
| Waive health insurance, if necessary | Sept 6 |
All students must be covered by health insurance. If you have other coverage you must complete the waiver form online. |
Later
| Get it done! | Timeframe | Where can I find it? | |
| AlcoholEDU course |
July 1 - August 30 |
check back soon | |
| Meal Plan Choice** |
July 1 - July 5 |
Check your Merrimack email for instructions! |
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| Residency Agreement** |
July 1 - July 5 |
Check your Merrimack email for instructions! |
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| Housing Assignments |
week of July 29 |
Sent to your Merrimack email |
*required
**required if living on campus
Important Dates
Orientation
Session I: June 24/25
Session II: June 26/27
Move-In
August 30
Fall Orientation
August 30 - September 2
Classes begin
September 3
You’re a Warrior!
Now show it!
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