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Orientation

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.

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Next Steps

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. Confirm your enrollment now.

Step 2: Submit Your Final Transcripts

All incoming students must submit their transcripts. 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 Health Services to activate your account and upload your documents.

Step 4: Complete Your FAFSA

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by visiting 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. Access the application.

Step 6: Sign Up for a Payment Plan (If Applicable)

For more information or to enroll in the payment plan, please visit mycollegepaymentplan.com/udc or call 800-609-8056.

Step 7: Sign Up for Registration Day (Summer 2024)

Attend Firebird Registration Day to meet with financial aid, career services, and your academic advisor to register for classes. You may choose a date and time that best fits your schedule. After registration, you will be ready for New Student Orientation! Sign up for Registration Day.

Step 8: Sign Up for Orientation (Fall 2024)

Attend New Student Orientation to meet your fellow classmates, departments across campus, faculty and gain other important information needed for a first day and semester! Reserve your spot now.

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