Planning Ahead

There is a lot your student can do during the summer to make their transition easier, including:

• Submitting all required documents to the Admissions Office
• Reading all emails sent from the campus carefully
• Regularly checking their To-Do list within their MyUCSC portal
• Thinking about what they need to bring to college (space is limited)
• Connecting with their roommates
• Reading the What to Expect in College page

There is a lot you can do now to get ready, including:

• Discussing how and when you will be communicating (keep in mind the mandatory programs, classes, and the adjustment to the university the first 6 weeks)
• Make plans to spend time with them prior to their move-in day; they will not have time to spend time with you on their move-in day

When to visit

If you are thinking of visiting them, consider that during the first 6 weeks, students are expected to stay on campus (attending mandatory programs, adjusting to college work, attending class, etc.). Family weekend is a great opportunity to visit your student. Check out the Family Weekend website to get more information.