Congratulations on choosing to be part of the Knight family!
New Student Checklist:
We are here to support you as you begin your onboarding and orientation to the University. We created this checklist to guide you through the process. You can log-in to MyKnight Portal to see which items have been completed. Unless otherwise noted, please reach out to admiss@arcadia.edu for any questions.
- Set-up Multi Factor Authentication to access your Arcadia email and PortalGuard- Due Date: June 1st
- Look for an email from the Arcadia Helpdesk with instructions. PortalGuard access is required for many onboarding activities and will allow you to access your Arcadia email. For more information, please contact helpdesk@arcadia.edu.
- Submit your Housing Application – Due Date: June 1st
- Use the StarRes tile in your PortalGuard account (you must activate PortalGuard to submit a housing application). Assignments will be sent to students new to the University via Arcadia email the week of June 16, 2024. Students who submit applications after the application deadline of June 1 will receive their housing assignments on a rolling basis throughout the summer.
- Upload your health information and immunization documentation – Due Date: August 1st
- Use in your Patient Portal tile in PortalGuard.
- Complete First-year Pre-registration course in Canvas – Due Date: June 15th
- Use the Canvas tile in PortalGuard. This course contains information needed to register for your courses, including placement exams and other forms. Please review the course to better understand the time needed to complete each section. The course can be completed in multiple sessions. Transferring from a 2- or 4-year institution? You will be contacted if placement tests are needed.
- Register for a Summer Welcome Day (Orientation)- Registration closes 1 week prior to event date
- Orientation is required for all new students. First Year Students, click here to register for Orientation. Transfer Students, click here to register for Transfer Orientation.
- Submit your photo for your KnightCard – Due Date: by your Summer Welcome Day (Orientation)
- Use the GET tile in PortalGuard. Your KnightCard is your student identification. Click HERE to learn more about the GET app.
- Upload your proof of insurance – Due Date: August 1st
- Use your Patient Portal tile in PortalGuard. Please note: this is not available until Mid-July. In addition to uploading to your Patient Portal, please also visit www.arcadia.edu/insurancewaiver to upload.
- Update Emergency Contact information and sign up for Send Word Now (emergency notification system)
- Use your Contact Info tile in PortalGuard.
- Review your financial aid offer, view your bill and add payer (if applicable) – Bills to be posted after June 1st – Bills Due: August 1st
- Review your financial aid offer and required forms in the Financial Aid Portal
- Use your Self Service tile in PortalGuard to view your bill. From Self Service, click on ‘Finances’ and then ‘EBILL/EPAY.
- Submit your final college or high school transcript – Due Date: August 15
- Transcripts should be sent directly from your high school.
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