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Join your "class of" Facebook group.

Keep an eye out for an invitation to join the accepted Facebook group where you can meet your classmates and stay up to date with announcements and updates 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!

Corsair Jobs

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.

April

Submit your enrollment deposit

Submit your enrollment deposit to reserve you a spot for Fall class at UMass Dartmouth. The enrollment deposit will help you obtain an F1 student visa as well. When you complete the intent to enroll form, you can pay your enrollment deposit online.

Submit the declaration of finances form with affidavit of support

Submit the declaration of finances form with affidavit of support before we issue you the I-20. Please also submit your family/sponsor’s bank statement that is valid within nine months before the first day of class to demonstrate your financial resources. Bank statement can be requested from a local bank and needs to be in English. Declaration of finances form and affidavit of support forms can be found at International Students and Scholar Center (ISSC).

International students who transfer from a U.S. school, please have your current school fill out the Transfer Verification Form (PDF). 

International students who transfer from a foreign school, please have WES/CED/SpanTran send us your Foreign Credits Evaluation. Please email us your course descriptions/syllabus after receiving the transfer credits evaluation report from Admissions office.

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 and activated your UMassD account. The Housing and Residential Education Office will send you an email to your UMass Dartmouth email account 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!

Learn more about housing next steps

May

Transfer to UMassD

Transferring from a U.S. school: International students who transfer from a U.S. school, please have your current school fill out the Transfer Verification Form (PDF). 

Transferring from a foreign school: International students who transfer from a foreign school, please have WES/CED/SpanTran send us your Foreign Credits Evaluation. Please email us your course descriptions/syllabus after receiving the transfer credits evaluation report from Admissions office.

Receive your I-20 and schedule a visa interview 

For an initial student visa, accepted international students need an I-20 document in order to enter the United States. The I-20 is a multi-purpose document issued by UMass Dartmouth certifying that a student has been admitted to a full-time study program and that the student has demonstrated sufficient financial resources to stay in the U.S. An admitted student students apply for an F-1 student visa at a U.S. consulate abroad (usually in the student’s home country).

June

June 1: Deposits

June 1: beginning today, deposits are non-refundable.

June 1: Submit immunization and health requirements

Submit your immunization and health requirements through the Health Services Patient Portal. You must complete your health record online including: Health History, Immunization Records (required by Massachusetts law), Tuberculosis Risk Assessment.

U Got This! – Online Bystander Intervention Training is available

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.

Begin Your UMassD Summer Writing Project

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: Last day to request your I-20

August 1 is the last day for international freshmen to deposit and request I-20s.

August 1: Submit to the UMassD Provost’s Writing Contest (optional)

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!

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)

If you haven’t submitted already, head to the UMassD Believes blog to complete your first college writing assignment.

Questions? Contact Meghan Fair.

August TBD: International Pre-arrival information session

You will receive more information about this pre-arrival webinar closer to August.

August: Update Admissions with your visa status and arrival date

Please send your visa status and estimated arrival date to international@admissions.umassd.edu and intl_office@umassd.edu.

August: Book your flight

Book your flights to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

August TBD: Move-in day for residential international students

You will receive information closer to move-in day. Please make sure you have completed all of the necessary steps in order to move in to housing.

August 29 & August 30: International Students Orientation

Meet your Orientation Leader and your Orientation group. Join info sessions, social, recreational and entertainment activities. Yes – you’ll have help finding your classrooms before your first day! Learn more about International Student Orientation.

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.

Reply to a classmate on the UMassD Believes blog (required)

Reply to a classmate on the UMassD Believes Blog before the first day of class.

Questions? Contact Meghan Fair.