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UDC Students

Congratulations and Welcome to Firebird Nation!

We are excited you have chosen UDC to be your home for the next few years are you pursue higher education. Here at the university, we are committed to your personal and professional growth to help you achieve your greatest potential. As you prepare to embark on your new journey, please complete the following steps:

Step 1: CONFIRM YOUR ENROLLMENT

You’ve been accepted to UDC. Let us know you are officially joining Firebird Nation by confirming your enrollment. CLICK HERE to confirm your enrollment.

Step 2: SUBMIT YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPTS

All incoming students must submit their transcript. If you have an admission hold for your final high school transcript, please contact your high school immediately and ask that your final high school transcript (graduation date/school official signature) is emailed to the Office of Admission at udctranscores@udc.edu.

Step 3: SUBMIT HEALTH FORMS

All students under the age of 27 must submit their immunization records. You may submit your immunization records by logging on to the student health portal. Please visit https://www.udc.edu/health-services/immunizations/ to activate your account and upload your documents.

Step 4: COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by visiting www.fafsa.gov. If you need assistance, contact our community partner, The Educational Opportunity Center, and schedule an appointment 202.741.4730. Note: Please leave a voice mail message, and a representative will return your call.

Step 5: UPDATE RESIDENCY STATUS (IF APPLICABLE)

For students to receive DC or Metro residency tuition and fee rates, they must establish residency by submitting the appropriate documentation to residency@udc.edu. To access the application, CLICK HERE.

Step 6: SIGN UP FOR A PAYMENT PLAN (IF APPLICABLE)

For more information or to enroll in the payment plan, please visit http://www.mycollegepaymentplan.com/udc or call 800.609.8056.

Step 7: SIGN UP FOR REGISTRATION DAY (First Time In College, Transfer, and Readmit Students with under 60 credit hours)

CLICK HERE to sign-up and attend registration day to meet your academic advisor and register for your first semester at UDC! Important Note: Spring 2024 dates will be posted by late September 2023.

Step 8: SIGN UP FOR ORIENTATION

CLICK HERE to sign-up and attend an orientation to meet your fellow classmates, departments across campus, your FREE laptop, and gain other important information needed for a successful first day and semester. Important Note: Spring 2024 dates will be posted by late September 2023.