Access and Second Degree Student Checklist

After paying your enrollment deposit, you must submit an official transcript from all institutions you have attended. Once we receive your transcript(s), we will conduct an official credit evaluation.

Once we have received your official transcript(s) and completed an official credit evaluation, you will receive an email in May with your advisor’s name and contact information. That email will include a link to make your advising appointment to discuss your course schedule. Students won’t be able to meet with their advisor or register for classes until we receive their official transcript and credit evaluation.

Before you meet with your advisor:

• Review your credit evaluation and have it with you. You should receive this from the registrar’s office.
• Become familiar with the academic catalog and the course requirements for your chosen major(s).
• Come prepared with questions you may have regarding your major, career interests, internships, etc.

In addition to helping you plan your schedule, your advisor can:

• Help you create a long-term plan for graduation.
• Tell you about major-specific clubs, organizations, and other opportunities.
• Advise you about opportunities for internships, research, and study abroad programs.
• Help you explore post-graduate education and career opportunities.

Once you have spoken with your academic advisor, you will be able to register for classes online. New transfer students may not register for classes until May.

You will receive instructions from your academic advisor about how to register online for classes. If you have further questions about online registration, please call 434.544.8218.

Please note: If a class you want is closed, speak to your advisor. Your advisor may suggest alternatives that will help you keep progressing in your program.

• Submit your health information form for Fall entrance by July 15 or by Jan. 15 for Spring entrance.
• All full-time undergraduate students need to complete the health information form and required immunization records. This includes students who live on or off campus.
• To submit forms, log into the Student Health Portal with your University network username and password. Then, complete your health information forms.

For questions, please visit the Health Center website or call 434.544.8357.

Students will receive more information in July about completing the online check-in process. All students must complete this process.

Orientation for Access and second-degree students is online and will be shared with you before the start of the semester. We will offer the option for an in-person campus tour as we get closer to the fall semester. Please make sure to check your email.