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This checklist outlines everything that transfer students need to complete before move-in and orientation—organized by when each task is due. You can begin as soon as you activate your Â鶹ÊÓƵ account.

You don’t have to memorize every date—just start early and check back often. The New Student Guide and your Â鶹ÊÓƵ email will provide reminders and updates throughout the summer to help you stay on track.

May - Get Started

• Activate your oxy.edu account and set up your Â鶹ÊÓƵ email address
• Sign into RAFTR app to connect with classmates (invite will arrive by email)

June - Complete Key Forms

• Submit housing application
• Submit request for housing accommodations (if applicable)
• Submit meal plan selection form
• Submit a photo for your student ID card
• Submit advising information form
• Take online placement exams (if applicable)
• Submit request for academic accommodations (if applicable)
• Ask your high school or counselor to send your final, official transcript to the Office of Admission

July - Health & Billing

• Set up your e-billing account and add authorized users 
• Accept financial aid offer
• Submit new student health forms
• Sign up for or waive Â鶹ÊÓƵ student health insurance
• The first e-bill for the Fall 2026 semester is emailed

August - Arrival & Orientation

• First payment due for tuition, fees, housing, and meals
• Submit FERPA Privacy Rights form (optional)
• Review your clearance form in myÂ鶹ÊÓƵ
• Final deadline to sign up for or waive Â鶹ÊÓƵ student health insurance

Important Dates

International New Student Orientation (by invitation)
Move-in for fall athletes(coordinated by fall coaches)
Move-in for new students - Monday, August 17th, 2026
New Student Orientation  - Monday, August 17th, 2026 through Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
New Family Orientation  - Monday, August 17th, 2026 and Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
Convocation  - Monday, August 24th, 2026
First day of classes - Tuesday, August 25th, 2026