New Student Roadmap

The New Student Roadmap is your guide to the steps to complete prior to your arrival on campus. This process contains five steps, and prior to the start of each step, you will receive an email that provides you further information and links to the various steps to complete for each "stop" on your roadmap. 

Each item is available on the Roadmap tab in your Admissions and Financial Aid Status Portal. Instructions on how to complete these items are emailed to the student, once the process begins. Each stop will appear within the portal as they are released.

 

Step 1 Early Preparations

  • Complete and submit your health forms. Health forms are required for all students. All forms are due August 1 and must be completed and submitted before the day you move to or arrive on campus.
  • Submit your selfie for your One Card to selfie@goucher.edu. (Submitting the selfie early expedites your move-in process.)
  • Sign and submit the financial responsibility document.
  • Sign and submit the Computer and Data Use Policy.
  • Provide access to your records to a family member by signing the FERPA Waiver.
  • Using the Outside Scholarships Form, report all outside scholarships you’ve received.
  • Upload your final High School Transcript.

Step 2 Living & Learning

  • Complete and submit the academic advising questionnaire. Be sure to read all the information provided so the best courses are selected for you!
  • Complete the placement exams for French or Spanish (if applicable) and/or submit the portfolio for the honors writing course, if you are applying for this course.
  • Complete your housing application. (The housing application is sent directly to your Goucher email address from residentiallife@goucher.edu.)
  • Complete and submit your commuter forms (if applicable).

Step 3 Complete financial aid needs

  • Log into NetPartner (using your Goucher credentials) and accept (or decline) any pending aid.
  • Confirm you have submitted all necessary documents for your aid.
  • Log into Bank Mobile and set up your tuition refund preferences.
  • Grant access to your billing statement to family member(s) through Goucher’s e-billing website.
  • Opt OUT of the provided Goucher health insurance. All students must have health insurance but are not required to use the plan provided. All students are automatically enrolled, so make sure if you do not need it, to opt OUT of the plan.
  • Enroll in tuition insurance (optional).

Step 4 Getting Connected

  • Complete the required online training modules. You’ll receive an email from Vector Solutions with instructions and the modules.
  • Register your car for parking.
  • Complete the HEDS Survey.
  • Download the Navigate app to your phone.

Step 5 Prepare for Arrival

  • You will receive information specific to your arrival day.
  • Review the Office of Residential Life’s Move In Day checklist for instructions on your arrival day, as well as a list of what to pack.
  • Review the Student Handbook.
  • Make plans to attend New Student Convocation. Your family is invited!
  • Review the Fall Orientation schedule.
  • Mark your calendar for Opening Celebration and Welcome Week events!