New Student Checklist

Below we cover important information for new students as they begin their journey at ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ.

TO DO

Before Registration Begins:

  • Apply to ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ
    • Write down your Star ID (ex: sp1600mn)
  • Apply for annually and scholarships each semester (check deadlines)
    • Write down your FAFSA ID, password, and save key
    • ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ FAFSA code: 005533
  • Connect with Admissions about course placement
  • Check the Dashboard page on to ensure there are no holds preventing registration
  • Review the for your major
  • Outline your non-school commitments and determine the time you can devote to school – each credit taken requires about 3 hours weekly for coursework (ex: 3 credit class = 9 hours of coursework)
  • Check when registration begins for new students
  • Download Navigate app from the or
  • Sign up for a New Student Orientation session

When Registration Begins:

  • Register for Courses
    • View/print course schedule (eServices > Courses & Registration > View/Modify Schedule)
  • Check eServices for a financial aid status letter
    • > click Financial Aid on left > click View Your Aid Application Letter in blue
    • If you have a letter: print, read and fill it out
    • Use Microsoft Office Lens ( or ) to convert photos to PDF
    • Submit letter to the
    • Check eServices two weeks after submission for updates and accept financial aid award
  • Determine payment option(s) to utilize
  • Activate and check your ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ student email 24 hours after registration – once registered, all college communication will go here
    • Download the Outlook email app from the or
  • Bring your course schedule & government issued ID to get a SPC Card (serves as your photo ID and parking permit) from Admissions & Financial Aid (Room 1300)
  • Follow these to buy course books & supplies via the after registering – if using Financial Aid funds, review the Financial Aid Book Charging Process
  • Sign up to receive text messages about important campus information

Once Classes Begin:

  • to review/print course syllabi and start coursework
  • Complete the required Sexual Violence Prevention Training on D2L
  • Review the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards
  • Check your SPC Outlook email daily

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