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Summer Before College

Guiding Questions

What do you want to accomplish im your first year as a college student (GPA goal & involvement)?

Action Items

May or June

  • Attend Orientation

May

  • Complete verifications & accept FAFSA awards

July

  • Pay Bill
  • Purchase books & laptop
  • Plan transportation
  • Create budget

Academic

Set college academic plan & GPA goals (consider career, CPG, FAFSA needs)

Purchase books & laptop

Attend orientation

Financial

Complete verifications

Set-up direct deposit

Pay/Waive student health insurance

Pay bill (August)

Attend CPG orientation (if applicable)

Get familiar with Catalyst

Social

Make a new friend or two at orientation & exchange phone numbers

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