Next Steps to Enroll

Please review the next steps to enroll identified below very carefully. Your ability to follow these next steps in a timely manner will ensure that UDC can make your enrollment and first days on campus as easy and enjoyable as possible!

Please click on your student type below to review all of the steps needed to enroll at UDC:

Undergraduate Domestic First Time in College Students

Confirm Enrollment

Please complete the enclosed Confirmation of Enrollment Form.
Mail the form to the Office or scan and send an electronic copy to UDCadmissons@udc.edu.
Please identify your application number (N-Number) as well as the document type (Confirmation of Enrollment Form) on mailing envelopes.

Submit Final Transcripts

If you have not already done so, please submit your official, final GED transcript or your official final high school transcript, bearing your final grades and graduation date.
Transcripts must be received by the Office electronically directly from your High School or College.
You will not be able to register for classes until final transcripts are received.

Submit Health Forms and Review/Waive Insurance

If you will be 26 years old or younger at the time of enrollment, to register for classes mail the enclosed Record of Immunization Form to University Health Services at the following address:

ATTN: Record of Immunization Form
University Health Services
University of the District of Columbia
Building 44 Room A-39
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20008
All students who enroll at UDC must have health care coverage. New students are automatically enrolled in the Maksin insurance plan and charged accordingly when registering for classes.
If you already have comparable coverage and wish to waive out of the plan, you can do so at maksin.com/udc.aspx.
For more information about student health insurance, please go to www.udc.edu/student_affairs/student_health_insurance.htm.

Apply for Residency Status (if applicable)

If you did not receive a letter in your admissions package notifying you that you have automatically qualified for District or Metro Area Residency, please review the enclosed Residency Policy carefully.
To apply for District or Metro Area residency and tuition status, you must submit proof of residency to the Office as soon as possible.
Please identify your application number (N-Number) as well as the document type (Residency) on mailing envelopes.

Register for Orientation

You are required to attend Orientation, and must register for a session at http://cc.udc.edu/orientation if you are enrolling at the Community College or at www.udc.edu/orientation if you are enrolling in a Bachelor’s Program.
At orientation you will learn about the keys to success at UDC, meet with academic advisors and learn how to register for classes, and meet students, staff, and faculty!

Complete your Application for Financial Aid

If you have not already done so, please complete your Federal Application for Free Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon as possible.
Please use the University of the District of Columbia code 007015.
If you have any questions or concerns about your financial aid application or status, please contact finaid@udc.edu.

For Community College Students Only: Schedule to Take the ACCUPLACER Test

You are required to take the ACCUPLACER Test if you are a:

First Time in College student;
Students whose primary language is not English; and/or
Transfer or readmit students who have not received a passing grade in one college level mathematics course AND one college level English course.

To schedule a testing date, please go to http://bit.ly/udcccspring2012. There is no charge to take the test. If you have any questions about the ACCUPLACER exam, please contact Carolyn Freeman at cfreeman@udc.edu or 202.274.6063 or in Room 219 at UDC-CC, 801 North Capitol Street, NE.

If you have any questions or concerns about completing any of the identified next steps to enroll at UDC, we encourage you to contact your Admissions Counselor. We look forward to seeing you at UDC soon!

Undergraduate Domestic Transfer/Readmit Students

Confirm Enrollment

Please complete the enclosed Confirmation of Enrollment Form.
Mail the form to the Office or scan and send an electronic copy to UDCadmissons@udc.edu.
Please identify your application number (N-Number) as well as the document type (Confirmation of Enrollment Form) on mailing envelopes.

Submit Final Transcripts (if applicable)

If you have not already done so, please submit final transcripts from all colleges/universities that you attended.
If you have earned less than 30 college credits, please submit your official, final GED transcript or your official final high school transcript.
Transcripts must be received by the Office electronically directly from your High School or attended Colleges
You will not be able to register for classes until final transcripts are received.

Submit Health Forms and Review/Waive Insurance

If you will be 26 years old or younger at the time of enrollment, to register for classes mail the enclosed Record of Immunization Form to University Health Services at the following address:

ATTN: Record of Immunization Form
University Health Services
University of the District of Columbia
Building 44 Room A-39
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20008
All students who enroll at UDC must have health care coverage. New students are automatically enrolled in the Maksin insurance plan and charged accordingly when registering for classes.
If you already have comparable coverage and wish to waive out of the plan, you can do so at http://maksin.com/udc.aspx.
For more information about student health insurance, please go to http://www.udc.edu/student_affairs/student_health_insurance.htm.

Apply for Residency Status (if applicable)

If you did not receive a letter in your admissions package notifying you that you have automatically qualified for District or Metro Area Residency, please review the enclosed Residency Policy carefully.
To apply for District or Metro Area residency and tuition status, you must submit proof of residency to the Office as soon as possible.
Please identify your application number (N-Number) as well as the document type (Residency) on mailing envelopes.

Review your Transfer Credit Report

You should receive a Transfer Credit Report from the Office within the next 2-3 weeks.
The Report will include the number of course and testing credits that are approved for credit at UDC, and where a determination could be made, the equivalent UDC course.
Please review the report carefully and follow-up with your assigned Transfer Counselor or Academic Department with questions. If you do not receive a report, please contact your Admission Counselor.

Register for Orientation

You are required to attend Orientation, and must register for a session at http://cc.udc.edu/orientation if you are enrolling at the Community College or at www.udc.edu/orientation if you are enrolling in a Bachelor’s Program.
At orientation you will learn about the keys to success at UDC, meet with academic advisors and learn how to register for classes, and meet students, staff, and faculty!

Complete your Application for Financial Aid

If you have not already done so, please complete your Federal Application for Free Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon as possible.
Please use the University of the District of Columbia code 007015.
If you have any questions or concerns about your financial aid application or status, please contact finaid@udc.edu.

Pay Outstanding Tuition/Fee Balance (if applicable)

If you have an outstanding tuition and/or fee balance with UDC, you will not be able to register for classes until the balance is paid.
Please contact UDC’s Office of Financial Services at 202-274-5168 or visit the Office on campus to pay your balance.
For more information, please go to http://www.udc.edu/student_life/ss/index.htm.

For Community College Students Only: Schedule to Take the ACCUPLACER Test

You are required to take the ACCUPLACER Test if you are a:
- First Time in College student;
- Students whose primary language is not English; and/or
- Transfer or readmit students who have not received a passing grade in one college level mathematics course AND one college level English course.
To schedule a testing date, please go to http://bit.ly/udcccspring2012. There is no charge to take the test. If you have any questions about the ACCUPLACER exam, please contact Carolyn Freeman at cfreeman@udc.edu or 202.274.6063 or in Room 219 at UDC-CC, 801 North Capitol Street, NE.

Undergraduate International Students

Confirm Enrollment

Please complete the enclosed Confirmation of Enrollment Form, and mail the form to the Office or scan and send an electronic copy to UDCadmissons@udc.edu.
Please identify your application number (N-Number) as well as the document type (Confirmation of Enrollment Form) on mailing envelopes.

Obtain Your Student Visa and Pay Your SEVIS Fee

If you don’t already have a Student Visa, please visit your nearest U.S. Embassy and present them with your acceptance letter from UDC and other required documents to obtain your Student Visa.
Please remember to pay your SEVIS fee (I-901) online. For more information or to make payment, please go to www.fmjfee.com.

Submit Health Forms and Review/Waive Insurance

If you will be 26 years old or younger at the time of enrollment, to register for classes mail the enclosed Record of Immunization Form to University Health Services at the following address:

ATTN: Record of Immunization Form
University Health Services
University of the District of Columbia
Building 44 Room A-39
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20008
All students who enroll at UDC must have health care coverage. New students are automatically enrolled in the Maksin insurance plan and charged accordingly when registering for classes.
If you already have comparable coverage and wish to waive out of the plan, you can do so at maksin.com/udc.aspx.
For more information about student health insurance, please go to www.udc.edu/student_affairs/student_health_insurance.htm.

Make an Appointment with the University SEVIS Coordinator

Please contact the University SEVIS Coordinator at eongao@udc.edu as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for when you arrive on campus.
Please remember to bring all of your immigration paperwork with you to the meeting.

Register for Orientation

You are strongly encourage to attend Orientation, and can register for a session at www.cc.udc.edu/orientation if you are enrolling at the Community College or at www.udc.edu/orientation if you are enrolling in a Bachelor’s Program.
At orientation you will learn about the keys to success at UDC, meet with academic advisors and learn how to register for classes, and meet students, staff, and faculty!

Apply for Residency Status (if applicable)

Please review the enclosed Residency Policy carefully. To apply for District or Metro Area residency and tuition status, you must submit proof of residency to the Office as soon as possible.
Please identify your application number (N-Number) as well as the document type (Residency) on mailing envelopes.

For Community College Students Only: Schedule to Take the ACCUPLACER Test

You are required to take the ACCUPLACER Test if you are a:
- First Time in College student;
- Students whose primary language is not English; and/or
- Transfer or readmit students who have not received a passing grade in one college level mathematics course AND one college level English course.
To schedule a testing date, please go to http://bit.ly/udcccspring2012. There is no charge to take the test. If you have any questions about the ACCUPLACER exam, please contact Carolyn Freeman at cfreeman@udc.edu or 202.274.6063 or in Room 219 at UDC-CC, 801 North Capitol Street, NE.

For Transfer Students Only: Facilitate Your SEVIS Release

Please make sure to provide your current university with your acceptance letter from UDC so they can complete your SEVIS release.
You will not be allowed to register for courses until UDC receives the SEVIS release.

Obtain and Provide UDC with A Change of Status Approval Notice (if applicable)

Students who are changing their Visa status must provide the UDC SEVIS Coordinator with a copy of their Change of Status Approval Notice at the time of their appointment on campus with the Coordinator.
Students who fail to do so may not be able to register for classes.

Review your Transfer Credit Report

You should receive a Transfer Credit Report from the Office within the next 2-3 weeks.
The Report will include the number of course and testing credits that are approved for credit at UDC, and where a determination could be made, the equivalent UDC course.
Please review the report carefully and follow-up with your assigned Transfer Counselor or Academic Department with questions.

Masters Degree Domestic Student

Confirm Enrollment

Please complete the enclosed Confirmation of Enrollment Form, and mail the form to the Office. As part of your Confirmation, we encourage you to send a $100 deposit in the form of a check or money order to hold your seat. The deposit is credited towards your tuition and is not an additional fee.
Please identify your application number (N-Number) as well as the document type (Confirmation of Enrollment Form) on mailing envelopes.

Submit Health Forms and Review/Waive Insurance

If you will be 26 years old or younger at the time of enrollment, to register for classes mail the enclosed Record of Immunization Form to University Health Services at the following address:

ATTN: Record of Immunization Form
University Health Services
University of the District of Columbia
Building 44 Room A-39
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20008
All students who enroll at UDC must have health care coverage. New students are automatically enrolled in the Maksin insurance plan and charged accordingly when registering for classes.
If you already have comparable coverage and wish to waive out of the plan, you can do so at maksin.com/udc.aspx.
For more information about student health insurance, please go to www.udc.edu/student_affairs/student_health_insurance.htm.

Apply for Residency Status (if applicable)

If you did not receive a letter in your admissions package notifying you that you have automatically qualified for District or Metro Area Residency, please review the enclosed Residency Policy carefully.
To apply for District or Metro Area residency and tuition status, you must submit proof of residency to the Office as soon as possible.
Please identify your application number (N-Number) as well as the document type (Residency) on mailing envelopes.

Contact Your Masters Degree Program Director

Please email your Masters Degree Program Director to schedule a time to meet with the Director and/or his or her designee for academic advisement, assistance with course selection, and to obtain more information about graduate program orientation. You can find the email address for your Director on the program’s web site.

Complete your Application for Financial Aid

If you have not already done so, please complete your Federal Application for Free Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon as possible.
Please use the University of the District of Columbia code 007015.
If you have any questions or concerns about your financial aid application or status, please contact finaid@udc.edu.

For Transfer Students Only: Review your Transfer Credit Report

You should receive a Transfer Credit Report from the Office within the next 2-3 weeks.
The Report will include the number of course and testing credits that are approved for credit at UDC, and where a determination could be made, the equivalent UDC course.
Please review the report carefully and follow-up with your assigned Transfer Counselor or Academic Department with questions. If you do not receive a report, please contact your Admission Counselor.

Masters Degree International Students

Confirm Enrollment

Please complete the enclosed Confirmation of Enrollment Form, and mail the form to the Office. As part of your Confirmation, we encourage you to send a $100 deposit in the form of a check or money order to hold your seat. The deposit is credited towards your tuition and is not an additional fee.
Please identify your application number (N-Number) as well as the document type (Confirmation of Enrollment Form) on mailing envelopes.

Obtain Your Student Visa and Pay Your SEVIS Fee

If you don’t already have a Student Visa, please visit your nearest U.S. Embassy and present them with your acceptance letter from UDC and other required documents to obtain your Student Visa.
Please remember to pay your SEVIS fee (I-901) online. For more information or to make payment, please go to www.fmjfee.com

Make an Appointment with the University SEVIS Coordinator

Please contact the University SEVIS Coordinator at eongao@udc.edu as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for when you arrive on campus.
Please remember to bring all of your immigration paperwork with you to the meeting.

Submit Health Forms and Review/Waive Insurance

If you will be 26 years old or younger at the time of enrollment, to register for classes mail the enclosed Record of Immunization Form to University Health Services at the following address:

ATTN: Record of Immunization Form
University Health Services
University of the District of Columbia
Building 44 Room A-39
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20008
All students who enroll at UDC must have health care coverage. New students are automatically enrolled in the Maksin insurance plan and charged accordingly when registering for classes.
If you already have comparable coverage and wish to waive out of the plan, you can do so at maksin.com/udc.aspx.
For more information about student health insurance, please go to www.udc.edu/student_affairs/student_health_insurance.htm.

Contact Your Masters Degree Program Director

Please email your Masters Degree Program Director to schedule a time to meet with the Director and/or his or her designee for academic advisement, assistance with course selection, and to obtain more information about graduate program orientation. You can find the email address for your Director on the program’s web site.

Apply for Residency Status (if applicable)

Please review the enclosed Residency Policy carefully. To apply for District or Metro Area residency and tuition status, you must submit proof of residency to the Office as soon as possible.
Please identify your application number (N-Number) as well as the document type (Residency) on mailing envelopes.

For Transfer Students Only: Facilitate Your SEVIS Release

Please make sure to provide your current university with your acceptance letter from UDC so they can complete your SEVIS release.
You will not be allowed to register for courses until UDC receives the SEVIS release.

Obtain and Provide UDC with A Change of Status Approval Notice (if applicable)

Students who are changing their Visa status must provide the UDC SEVIS Coordinator with a copy of their Change of Status Approval Notice at the time of their appointment on campus with the Coordinator.
Students who fail to do so may not be able to register for classes.

Review your Transfer Credit Report

You should receive a Transfer Credit Report from the Office within the next 2-3 weeks.
The Report will include the number of course and testing credits that are approved for credit at UDC, and where a determination could be made, the equivalent UDC course.
Please review the report carefully and follow-up with your assigned Transfer Counselor or Academic Department with questions. If you do not receive a report, please contact your Admission Counselor.

Non-Degree Students

Confirm Enrollment

Please complete the enclosed Confirmation of Enrollment Form, and mail the form to the Office or scan and send an electronic copy to UDCadmissons@udc.edu.
Please identify your application number (N-Number) as well as the document type (Confirmation of Enrollment Form) on mailing envelopes.

Submit Health Forms and Review/Waive Insurance

If you will be 26 years old or younger at the time of enrollment, to register for classes mail the enclosed Record of Immunization Form to University Health Services at the following address:
- ATTN: Record of Immunization Form; University Health Services; University of the District of Columbia; Building 44 Room A-39; 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW; Washington DC 20008
All students who enroll at UDC must have health care coverage. New students are automatically enrolled in the Maksin insurance plan and charged accordingly when registering for classes.
If you already have comparable coverage and wish to waive out of the plan, you can do so at maksin.com/udc.aspx.
For more information about student health insurance, please go to www.udc.edu/student_affairs/student_health_insurance.htm.

Apply for Residency Status (if applicable)

If you did not receive a letter in your admissions package notifying you that you have automatically qualified for District or Metro Area Residency, please review the enclosed Residency Policy carefully.
To apply for District or Metro Area residency and tuition status, you must submit proof of residency to the Office as soon as possible.
Please identify your application number (N-Number) as well as the document type (Residency) on mailing envelopes.

For Masters Degree Non-Degree Seeking Students Only: Contact Your Masters Degree Program Director

Please email your Masters Degree Program Director to schedule a time to meet with the Director and/or his or her designee for academic advisement, assistance with course selection, and to obtain more information about graduate program orientation. You can find the email address for your Director on the program’s web site.

As a reminder, please remember the following policies are applicable to all students who enroll at UDC as non-degree seeking students:

You are not eligible for financial aid
You can enroll in a maximum of 12 undergraduate credits or 9 Masters Degree credits in a given semester
You must reapply as a degree-seeking student if you are interested in earning a degree from UDC. You can apply a maximum of 12 credits earned as a non-degree seeking student towards an undergraduate degree or 9 credits earned towards a Masters degree.
You must reapply as a non-degree seeking student each semester.

Admissions

Application Priority Deadlines

Next Steps to Enroll

Confirm Enrollment

Submit Final Transcripts

Submit Health Forms and Review/Waive Insurance

Apply for Residency Status (if applicable)

Register for Orientation

Complete your Application for Financial Aid

For Community College Students Only: Schedule to Take the ACCUPLACER Test

Confirm Enrollment

Submit Final Transcripts (if applicable)

Submit Health Forms and Review/Waive Insurance

Apply for Residency Status (if applicable)

Review your Transfer Credit Report

Register for Orientation

Complete your Application for Financial Aid

Pay Outstanding Tuition/Fee Balance (if applicable)

For Community College Students Only: Schedule to Take the ACCUPLACER Test

Confirm Enrollment

Obtain Your Student Visa and Pay Your SEVIS Fee

Submit Health Forms and Review/Waive Insurance

Make an Appointment with the University SEVIS Coordinator

Register for Orientation

Apply for Residency Status (if applicable)

For Community College Students Only: Schedule to Take the ACCUPLACER Test

For Transfer Students Only: Facilitate Your SEVIS Release

Obtain and Provide UDC with A Change of Status Approval Notice (if applicable)

Review your Transfer Credit Report

Confirm Enrollment

Submit Health Forms and Review/Waive Insurance

Apply for Residency Status (if applicable)

Contact Your Masters Degree Program Director

Complete your Application for Financial Aid

For Transfer Students Only: Review your Transfer Credit Report

Confirm Enrollment

Obtain Your Student Visa and Pay Your SEVIS Fee

Make an Appointment with the University SEVIS Coordinator

Submit Health Forms and Review/Waive Insurance

Contact Your Masters Degree Program Director

Apply for Residency Status (if applicable)

For Transfer Students Only: Facilitate Your SEVIS Release

Obtain and Provide UDC with A Change of Status Approval Notice (if applicable)

Review your Transfer Credit Report

Confirm Enrollment

Submit Health Forms and Review/Waive Insurance

Apply for Residency Status (if applicable)

For Masters Degree Non-Degree Seeking Students Only: Contact Your Masters Degree Program Director

Office of Recruitment and Admission

Application
Priority Deadlines