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 Living on, or commuting to, campus

  • Complete your housing application.
  • Complete and submit your health forms. (All forms are due August 1 and must be completed and submitted before the day you move on to campus.)
  • Submit your selfie for your One Card to selfie@goucher.edu. (Submitting the selfie early expedites your move-in process.)
  • Register your car for parking.

Step 2 Learning at Goucher

  • Complete and submit the academic advising questionnaire. Be sure to read all the information provided so the best courses are selected for you!
  • Sign and submit the financial responsibility document.
  • Complete the placement exams for French or Spanish (if applicable) and/or submit the essay for the honors writing course, if you are applying for this course.
  • Provide access to your records to a family member by signing the FERPA Waiver.

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.
  • Using the Outside Scholarships Form, report all outside scholarships you’ve received.

Step 4 Engage with campus life

  • Complete all student surveys. You’ll receive an invitation to complete each one.
  • Complete the required online training modules. You’ll receive an email from Vector Solutions with instructions and the modules.
  • Read and begin your essay for the Summer Reading.
  • Download the Navigate app to your phone.
  • If seeking work-study or campus employment, visit the Career Education Office website to ensure you have all the necessary documentation to bring with you, and review any open positions on Handshake. 
  • Download the Involve App and learn about student engagement opportunities on campus.

Step 5 Financial obligations and paying your bill

  • Grant access to your billing statement to family member(s) through Goucher’s e-billing website.
  • Log into Bank Mobile and set up your tuition refund preferences.
  • 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).
  • Pay your bill!

Step 6 Prepare for your arrival

You will receive information specific to your arrival day.

  • Review the Office of Residential Life’s Move In page for instructions on your arrival day, as well as a list of what to pack.
  • 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!