Admitted First Year Student Checklist

Congratulations again on your admission!  We’re excited to welcome you to the class of 2017!  Now that you have been accepted to Simpson it is time to take the next steps.  Following the steps below will ensure your first year at Simpson will be a success!

 

  • Attendance at Admitted Student days (Access Simpson) on  April 12th, 2013.
  • Pay your ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT.
  • Return your SIGNED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD to the Office of Financial Assistance.  Keep the other copy for your records.
  • Once you have confirmed your enrollment, you will receive a HOUSING APPLICATION AND ROOMMATE QUESTIONNAIRE.  Complete and return these forms to the Office of Student Development in your SC Connect account.
  • Watch the mail for your user name and password for SC CONNECT.  This secure online access provides you information about orientation and registration as well as many helpful links and resources to help you prepare for a successful Simpson experience!
  • Explore the different options for your FRESHMAN COLLOQUIUM CLASS.
  • Upon graduation, ask your guidance counselor to send your final OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT.
  • Send your official AP scores and/or college transcripts to the Simpson College Office of Admissions.
  • Plan to attend one of the SUMMER ORIENTATION/ REGISTRATION DAYS on June 11, 12, 13 or 14.
  • Check your mail in July for RESIDENCE HALL and ROOMMATE assignments.
  • Make sure Simpson has a copy of your HEALTH FORM on file by August 1.  This form can be found in your SC Connect Account.
  • GET YOUR SIMPSON GEAR! The college bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5p.m. Questions about books next fall? Call 515-961-1635.
  • MOVE TO SIMPSON on Saturday, August 24, 2013! Don’t worry about all those boxes… Simpson students and staff will be outside your residence hall to do the heavy lifting and help you get settled.
  • Simpson offers new first-year students the opportunity to ensure a successful Simpson experience.  FALL ORIENTATION/WELCOME WEEK begins on Saturday, August 24 and lasts through Monday, August 26.
  • CLASSES BEGIN on Tuesday, August 27, 2013.