• RSVP for Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR)
  * To RSVP, you MUST be admitted to the University of St. Francis and submit your $100 tuition deposit.
• Pay your tuition deposit
  Confirm your enrollment with a $100 deposit that will solidify your seat in our new class.
• Complete a housing application. 
  You should live on campus! Complete a housing application and make a $50 deposit. If you are unsure about living on campus you can sign up for a live Q & A session or an overnight visit here.
• Freshman Pre-Registration Survey
  This form should take about 10 minutes to complete.  It will give the Academic Resource Center an overview of your strengths, challenges, opportunities, and goals for the upcoming school year.
• Writing Assessment
  Complete your assessment to determine the appropriate help you may need with your writing course at USF.
• Math Assessment 
  Complete your assessment to determine which math course you will take while at USF.
• Review your Financial Aid information
  Your financial aid information is available on the MyUSF portal. Look for to-do items and unsatisfied requirements in order to complete your file. For more detailed instructions, click here for an instructional flyer.

• Complete Online Orientation- Link Coming May 2023
  All new students must go through USF’s online orientation, which helps new students learn more about USF. This includes resources about academic services, campus policies, and people who can help you.
• Mark Your Calendar for Welcome Weekend – August 18-20, 2023. 
  You will meet your fellow classmates, faculty and staff, as well as learn more in your transition to becoming a college student before classes begin on Monday, August 21, 2023. See event schedules in “New Student Orientation” section below.
• Complete the College Student Inventory Survey—Link Coming May 2023
  The purpose of the inventory is to get your thoughts on your first impressions of the university and what some of your concerns may be as you enter college.  During the first two weeks of the fall semester, you will meet one-on-one with an advisor to discuss ways in which you can prepare yourself to succeed.
• Order Textbooks for Your Classes
  Each course you take may have a textbook which need to be ordered prior to the start of each semester. The USF bookstore makes the process easy for you.
• Upload Photo for USF Student ID
  Upload a professional photo. Only white/off-white backgrounds can be used in your photo. Other color backgrounds or obstructions will not be accepted. You can pick up your ID during Welcome Weekend.
• Submit Your Health and Medical Records
  These records must be turned in through the USF Portal by Friday, September 21, 2023 to avoid any medical holds or fees on your account. For more information, please contact Health Services at healthservices@stfrancis.edu
• Send in Your Final, Official High School Transcripts Confirming Graduation
  Transcripts can be sent in a sealed envelope from the student, emailed from your previous school to admtranscript@stfrancis.edu, or mailed from your previous school to University of St. Francis, Admission Processing, 500 Wilcox St., Joliet, IL 60435. All transcripts must be received by August 18, 2023.
• If Applicable: Send Your AP Scores or Dual Credit Transcripts

• Waive USF Student Health Insurance
  You should waive USF student health insurance if you already have health insurance and do not need it. All students are automatically enrolled in the USF health insurance policy every year. If you already have external health insurance and do NOT require USF insurance, you must complete the online health insurance waiver form through your MyUSF Portal. The deadline to complete the Health Insurance Waiver is August 31, 2023 (reminders will be sent to your USF email prior to the deadline). There is no hard copy of this form. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact USF Health Services at healthservices@stfrancis.edu
• Request your USF Parking Permit
  Click this link. Please make sure you have your vehicle information available prior to visiting the website or security office (make, model, license plate #). You can pick up your permit during Welcome Weekend.
• First-Year Transition 
  USF’s First-Year Transition Program offers an academic experience designed to smooth your transition to college and the next chapter in your life. The program is July 31-August 4, 2023. You will earn one college credit for only $30.
• Apply to Become a Saints Ambassador (Optional) 
  Have you taken a campus tour, been to an admissions event, or seen Bernie walking around campus? Chances are, you have interacted with a Saints Ambassador before! Consider joining the Saints Ambassadors Corps family today!

July: Complete the New Student Check-In Process
In order to start classes, all students are required to complete a final check-in process through the USF portal. Starting in July 2023, when you log into the portal, you will be prompted to complete these steps.

Finalize/Confirm:
1. Housing arrangements
2. Class schedule
3. Financial Aid
4. Tuition payments/setting up payment plans