Summer Checklist

Purple Prep's Master Checklist

Master checklist is in chronological order by final due date (month/day)

ACTION ITEM PURPLE
PREP
PAGE		 FIRST
CHANCE		 DEADLINE
1 Activate NetID and Northwestern e-mail account;
follow NUIT's setup guidelines for your computer		 17 Early May ASAP
2 Add optional Parent/guardian access to your
student account in CAESAR (strongly recommended)		 12 Early May ASAP
3 Submit immunization records and required form 14 Upon availability 7/1 (ASAP)
4 Submit I-20/DS-2019 request (international students)
 - June 8/1
5 Verify billing preferences and address in CAESAR
to meet August's billing cycle deadline		 13 June 8/8
6 If not already done, request immediate transmittal
of AP/IB scores (if seeking AP/IB credit)		 23 Upon availability 8/15
7 Mail final high school transcript 23 Upon availability 8/15
8 Sign housing contract 9 Early August 8/15
9 Request unloading/move-in permit
(for students living on campus)
 11 August 22
 ASAP
10 Submit your SCAPE site preference 45 8/1 8/19
11 Send your photo to Peer Adviser 45 Upon e-mail
notification		 8/19
12 Register for International Student Orientation
(international students only)		 41 June 8/31
13 Complete loan applications and start following
aid-related to-do list in CAESAR (if receiving aid)		 13 Mid-June 8/31
14 Pay fall tuition and fees on CAESAR
 13 8/11 9/1
15 Complete For the Record 45 8/1 9/12
16 Complete AlcoholEdu 45 8/22 9/12
17 Complete Wildcat Safety Course and
Student Affairs Emergency Contact form
(for students living on campus)		 10 Late August 9/13
18 Time any pre-shipments of belongings to arrive
on campus on 9/18 or later		 10 Date varies by
shipment method		 -
19 If eligible, register with
Services for Students with Disabilities
(strongly recommended)		 16 6/1 9/20
20 Read One Book One Northwestern book
(Students receive free copy by mail around 7/31)		 44 All summer 9/20
21 Complete Health Insurance Coverage Selection Form
(not applicable for international students)		 14 7/1 10/1
22 Complete request form if changing meal plans 11 8/22 10/5

Calendar of Deadlines

Using your @u.northwestern email account, you can subscribe to our calendar of deadlines outlined in the master checklist; just click on the "+Google" button at the bottom right. Once synced to your own calendar (whether that is through Google, iCal or on your mobile device), you can quickly view upcoming deadlines and future events.