You have finally been accepted to college but the planning isn't over yet. To make sure you have a smooth transition from high school to college, use the below guidelines.

Admission and housing
Most colleges require deposits by May 1 st in order to secure your place in the freshman class. Make sure that you understand the deposit date and the required deposit amount.

Orientation
Once you are admitted to a college, you will be invited to an orientation session where you will meet some of your classmates and attend information sessions about services available on campus. Information sessions are also offered to parents. Though you will be staying on campus in a residence hall, your parents are responsible for their own overnight arrangements. The college will provide a list of nearby hotels and motels. During your orientation sessions, counselors will assist you in choosing your fall semester classes. By attending an early orientation session, you will have the most flexibility with your class schedule.

What to Pack
Download our College Supplies Checklist for a list of suggested items to pack for college. If possible, contact your roommate and discuss the possibility of sharing items such as a small refrigerator, microwave, telephone or television. Remember to take inventory of what you have and what you will need to purchase before you begin packing. Create a list of essentials and pack those items first. Save items that are not essential but nice to have for last. That way, if you run out of room in your car or money in your shipping budget, you will still have all of the supplies you absolutely need. You can collect any additional items when you come home for break, have them shipped to you at school at a later date or purchase them upon arrival.

College Supplies Checklist