Admitted student monthly timeline
Here are your next steps. Keep an eye on your email (your personal email and your new UMassD email); we'll be sending you updates and information regularly to help you get ready for fall.
Find a student organization at MyOrgs
Look forward to getting involved on campus and meeting new friends, connecting with staff and faculty, and having some fun while you’re learning!
Scholarships
UMassD has a wide range of scholarship opportunities. Visit our Corsair Scholarship Portal for a list of scholarships, eligibility requirements and applications. If you have questions or need help, join us at our Financial Aid Help Labs. Schedules can be found on Financial Aid Services under events.
CorsairJobs
Look for a work-study or non-work study job on campus. Working on campus is a wonderful way to get involved in the campus community. Just like the “real world," finding a job on campus can be competitive; by starting your search early you are more likely to find a job that accommodates your class schedule and matches your skill set.
Career Center
It’s never too early. Connect with your Career Advisor and join Handshake.
Check out the Campus Store
Find some UMassD gear and show your campus pride.
February
February 22: Admitted Students Day
Your Admitted Students Day is a chance to meet UMassD faculty and students, learn about student life, explore academic programs, and get financial aid advice.
March
March 23: Admitted Students Day
Your Admitted Students Day is a chance to meet UMassD faculty and students, learn about student life, explore academic programs, and get financial aid advice.
April
File your FAFSA early
Make sure you have completed and submitted your FAFSA to UMass Dartmouth - school code is 002210.
Submit your FAFSA by April 1 (our priority date) to receive maximum financial aid consideration.
April 1: Apply for UMass Dartmouth Scholarships
April is a great time to apply for scholarships. All students are encouraged to complete the UMassD General Scholarship Application. This single application allows you to be considered for multiple scholarships. Deadline dates vary; applications cannot be accepted after the deadline. The Corsair Scholarship Portal can be found on Financial Aid Services. Your login information is the same as your my.umassd.edu login.
April 26: Admitted Students Day
Your Admitted Student Day is a chance to meet UMassD faculty and students, learn about student life, explore academic programs, and get financial aid advice.
Submit your housing application (in April, or after you deposit)
If you’ve chosen to live on campus, you can start the housing application soon after you have submitted your deposit. You'll receive an email when you have been set up to access the housing application within the Housing Portal.
When can I choose a room? How do I choose a roommate? What are “engagement communities” and how do I choose one?
The first step is to sign the housing contract, enter emergency contacts, and other information such as ADA Accommodations, and then you’ll be on your way to roommate matching or requests. Once you gain access to the Housing Portal (information emailed to your UMassD email address), you’ll find a “New Students” section with links and information to get started, as well as helpful videos from the housing team to walk you through the process!
May
May 1: submit immunization and health requirements
Review immunization and health requirements and submit your documents: Immunization Requirements & Online Health Record.
Forward your outside scholarship letters to SSC
This summer, be sure to forward your outside scholarship letter from your school, state and civic organizations to the Student Support Center (SSC). You can scan and attach to the SSC inquiry form.
June
June: U Got This! – Online Bystander Intervention Training is available (first-year students)
U Got This! – Online Bystander Intervention Training is available in June in the my.umassd.edu portal under QuickLaunch
Once you click on the ‘U Got This!’ link, you’ll be directed to three required modules. Each module takes 15-20 minutes to complete. The deadline to complete the training is August 25.
Pat yourself on the back! Your completion will automatically be recorded. More information is available on the Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality website.
June 1: UMassD scholarship applications are due
Don't miss your chance to apply for multiple scholarships at UMassD - they are due June 1. Learn more.
Submit photo for UMass Pass
Your UMass Pass is the one card you’ll need on campus. You'll use your UMass Pass to access buildings, use your meal plan, and load funds for use on campus. You must submit your photo to the UMass Pass Portal in order to participate in your June Orientation. All Commuter and Residential students who submit photos will receive their UMass Pass at Orientation check-in.
June: New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation
We’re so excited that you have joined the Corsair community! Orientation programs are designed to welcome new students, parents, and families to UMass Dartmouth.
We have carefully planned sessions to offer a range of perspectives on life at UMassD, in addition to giving you an opportunity to spend time on campus, connect with other students, and learn about campus resources and information that will be helpful to students, parents, and families during your university experience.
Summer New Student Orientation Sessions
Starting in the spring, you'll receive an invitation via email to register for one of our June sessions.
Check your email for an invitation, and be sure to follow the orientation instagram to stay up to date.
Send your final transcripts and AP scores
Be sure to send us your final transcripts.
- High school transcript and dual enrollment transcript (if applicable) must be sent to Admissions at undergraduate@admissions.umassd.edu.
- Advanced Placement (AP) scores from the College Board are sent electronically to the Registrar’s Office.
Begin Your UMassD Summer Writing Project (first-year students)
Complete your summer writing project by posting to the UMassD Believes Blog. This project is your introduction to college writing, provides a platform for self-expression and helps to build our community as you prepare for life at UMassD. This is your chance to be part of a Corsair tradition!
Visit the blog to learn more (UMassD login required).
Questions? Contact Meghan Fair.
July
Complete important tasks in COIN
Access COIN, the student information system, in the my.umassd.edu portal under QuickLaunch.
- Review and complete the items on your COIN to-do list.
- Review your financial aid awards and confirm you don’t have any outstanding items in your financial aid to-do list. Your account balance will be available to review in late July.
- Set up authorized users.
- Submit your FERPA authorization form to allow university staff to speak with your authorized users.
- Enter emergency contact information.
Look for information about housing payment
If you’re living in Balsam or Spruce, you'll receive an email over the summer with information and instructions to log in to the housing portal. Housing payments are due before 8/1, or join the housing payment plan. More information is on the Housing Portal.
Explore student portal: myUMassD
Explore all the resources available to you on the UMassD student portal. All of your important systems, including COIN, are available under the "Quicklaunch". Check out Student Resources and Academics on my.umassd.edu. Familiarize yourself with the resources and information available to students and the campus community.
August
August 1: Submit to the UMassD Provost’s Writing Contest (first-year students)
Since you’ve already done the hard work of crafting a belief statement for the UMassD Believes Blog, develop this into 500-words and submit it to the Provost’s Contest for prizes and recognition! (optional)
Questions? Contact Meghan Fair.August 1: Get your parking decal
If you’ll be parking on campus, register your car and get your parking permit.
August 15: Complete Your UMassD Believes Summer Writing Project! (required for first-year students)
If you haven’t submitted already, head to the UMassD Believes blog to complete your first college writing assignment.
Questions? Contact Meghan Fair.
August 25: Deadline for The U Got This! – Online Bystander Intervention Training (required for first-year students)
The U Got This! – Online Bystander Intervention Training deadline is August 25. You can find the training in the my.umassd.edu portal under QuickLaunch
Welcome Home! Weeks of Welcome
Welcome home, Corsairs! Whether it’s your first time going to college or you’re transferring to UMass Dartmouth, we have great things in store for you.
What is Weeks of Welcome?
Weeks of Welcome is your official start at UMass Dartmouth. You will meet new friends, experience the best parts of being a UMass Dartmouth student, and create lasting memories. You will also learn everything you need to know about the college or program you have chosen to study. Along the way, you will get a feel for where things are located, how to get things done, and the students, faculty, and staff who can serve as a resource to you throughout your time at the university. Weeks of Welcome was created to help you feel more comfortable and confident as you begin your UMass Dartmouth experience.
Learn more about Weeks of Welcome and follow the orientation instagram to stay up to date.
Pay your bill
You’ll receive an email notification when your fall e-bill is available. You should review your email and log into COIN to make a payment by 9/1. We offer a monthly payment plan which allows students and families the option to pay the term bill in monthly installments, interest free.
You're encouraged to enroll in direct deposit to ensure that any credit balance refunds can be issued electronically.
Order your books
Visit the Campus Store, learn how to order books, and check eligibility for book vouchers.
Sign up for UMassD Alert
UMassD Alert is a notification system designed to immediately deliver emergency information to students, faculty and staff via cell phone, text and voice messaging. Learn more about UMassD Alert.
September
September 1: Move-in day for residential students
Move-in times are emailed to students when they are eligible to move-in, usually in August. more information
Reply to a classmate on the UMassD Believes blog (required for first-year students)
Reply to a classmate on the UMassD Believes Blog before the first day of class.
Questions? Contact Meghan Fair.
September and beyond
Congratulations, you made it! Your first day is here and your journey is beginning. We are thrilled to have you join our diverse community of aspiring, innovative, and curious-minded students. Here are a few references and reminders for you for this fall.
- Academic calendar
- September 1: If you are accepting your Direct Loans you'll need to complete your Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling.
- October 1: File your FAFSA for next year. Students need to complete a FAFSA every year to qualify for aid.