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October

• Start the at ÃÛÑ¿app by completing the . For students attending a Washoe County School District (WCSD) high school, talk to your counselor or career tech about attending a ÃÛÑ¿app application workshop at your high school. It should only take five to seven business days to receive your acceptance letter from ÃÛÑ¿app.  
• Complete the (FAFSA). Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and quick, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college. If you need assistance please contact ÃÛÑ¿app's Financial AidÌý´Ç´Ú´Ú¾±³¦±ð.

November

• Meet with the teacher of any class that you are not doing as well as you would like and find out how you can improve your grade.
• Start your scholarship search now. For additional resources, review the ÃÛÑ¿app Scholarship Information website.
• Receive your student aid report (SAR) within four to six weeks of submitting your FAFSA.
• Review your SAR carefully for accuracy. Make any necessary corrections and resubmit your FAFSA online.
• Contact the if you have not received your SAR after four to six weeks.

December

• Meet with your counselor again to review your scholarship application materials prior to submitting.
• If you have not already done so, schedule a campus visit to ÃÛÑ¿app.Ìý
• If you are planning to take the ACCUPLACER exam at ÃÛÑ¿app, take the time to study! Study! Study!

January

• Take the  placement exam. For students attending a WCSD high school ask your counselor if a ÃÛÑ¿app recruiter will proctor the ACCUPLACER at your high school. ÃÛÑ¿app also accepts ACT or SAT scores.Ìý
• Don't slack off on your class work! The grades from your last term are very important, even though the temptation to kick back and enjoy your last days of high school is strong.

February

• Apply for the Success First Summer Bridge Program.Ìý
• Complete ÃÛÑ¿app's scholarship application. is a great way to find opportunities to help you pay for college. Apply early and don't miss any deadlines.Ìý
• Check student portal for additional information or to-do items from the College.
• Request that your scores from any college entrance (SAT/ACT) or advanced placement exams you took to be sent to ÃÛÑ¿app.
• Attend ÃÛÑ¿app's annual CTE Open House.Ìý

March

• °ä´Ç³¾±è±ô±ð³Ù±ðÌýNew Student Orientation.
• If you are unhappy with your ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER test results, take the ACCUPLACER at ÃÛÑ¿app. Test scores are very important! Be sure to take the test seriously and study! Study! Study!
• Enjoy your last few months but don't stop studying!
• Check the ÃÛÑ¿app Events Calendar to find information about prospective student events at ÃÛÑ¿app.
• Check student portal for additional information or to do items from the College.

April

• Review your financial aid award package with your parents to make sure you both understand the requirements and responsibilities of each type of aid.
• Enroll in classes. At ÃÛÑ¿app we use , an online registration system. You can follow the online instructions or come to the Dandini Campus and visit the Welcome Center for assistance.Ìý
• Check student portal for additional information or to do items from the College.
• Attend ÃÛÑ¿app's annual Spring Open House.

May

• Work with your parents to plan a budget for your anticipated expenses including books, supplies, transportation and living expenses.
• Know when fees are due for the classes in which you've enrolled.
• Check student portal for additional information or to do items from the College.

June

• Watch for additional information from the College. ÃÛÑ¿app posts notifications regarding admission and financial status to or communicates with you through the set up for you.
• Respond to requests for information or additional forms immediately.
• Congratulations! You've made it through high school!
• Check student portal for additional information or to-do items from the College.

July

• Review the materials you received at orientation to make sure you understand dates and deadlines for fee payments, when classes start, how to make changes to your class schedule and College policies and procedures.
• Watch for your packet from the , if you are eligible for this award, and follow instructions for accepting the award. If you have questions about this scholarship program visit their website.
• Notify ÃÛÑ¿app's Financial Aid office of any scholarships you may have been awarded from private donors and confirm with the donor that the ÃÛÑ¿app Financial Aid Office will have the check by the first week of August.
• Check student portal for additional information or to-do items from the College.

August

• Pay your fees if you have not already done so.
• Check for any changes to your fees or schedule. For payment options please contact the Accounting Services Office.
• Confirm your class schedule and locations of your classes. ÃÛÑ¿app offers classes throughout the so make sure you know where your class is being taught.
• Start classes and make sure that your instructors have your name on their class rosters. If there is any question regarding your enrollment, talk to the staff in the Admissions and Records Office.
• Get help if you need it. Adjustments to College can be stressful. Processes are different and expectations are different, so don't hesitate to talk to someone about your anxieties or difficulty adjusting. The ÃÛÑ¿app °ä´Ç³Ü²Ô²õ±ð±ô¾±²Ô²µÌý°ä±ð²Ô³Ù±ð°ù is a terrific resource for listening and helping you learn strategies for coping.
• Remember that College staff is more than willing to answer any questions you have. Don't assume you know the answers about how to drop or change a class, how refunds work, whether your financial aid was applied correctly. Check your status for new information or to do lists on .
• Enjoy your first year in College!

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