WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:04.000 music 00:00:04.000 --> 00:00:07.000 Congratulations, WOU said yes. 00:00:07.000 --> 00:00:09.000 I'm Admissions Counselor Nolan Arasato. 00:00:09.000 --> 00:00:12.000 Your admission is valid for the term and year 00:00:12.000 --> 00:00:14.000 specified in your acceptance letter. 00:00:14.000 --> 00:00:16.000 If you need to defer your enrollment to a future 00:00:16.000 --> 00:00:18.000 term or cancel your acceptance, 00:00:18.000 --> 00:00:20.000 please send an email to Admissions. 00:00:20.000 --> 00:00:23.000 Also, check your acceptance letter to be sure 00:00:23.000 --> 00:00:25.000 your tuition classification is correct. 00:00:25.000 --> 00:00:27.000 Are you an Oregon resident or a non-resident? 00:00:27.000 --> 00:00:31.000 Students who qualify for the Western Undergraduate Exchange 00:00:31.000 --> 00:00:33.000 tuition rate, including Texas residents, 00:00:33.000 --> 00:00:36.000 will initially be classified as a non-resident, 00:00:36.000 --> 00:00:41.000 then receive notification from Admission confirming your WUE status. 00:00:41.000 --> 00:00:44.000 Now, I'm sure you're wondering where to start? 00:00:44.000 --> 00:00:46.000 While I can't help with your packing list, 00:00:46.000 --> 00:00:50.000 I can help with this admitted freshman and transfer student checklist. 00:00:50.000 --> 00:00:53.000 Number 1, the WOU Portal: 00:00:53.000 --> 00:00:58.000 Activate your account at wou.edu/portal. 00:00:58.000 --> 00:00:61.000 Click the activate your account link and follow the prompts. 00:01:01.000 --> 00:01:04.000 Number 2, Share Your Enrollment Decision: 00:01:04.000 --> 00:01:07.000 New students admitted for fall term 00:01:07.000 --> 00:01:10.000 should share their enrollment decision by May 1. 00:01:10.000 --> 00:01:12.000 Our intent to enroll link is available at 00:01:12.000 --> 00:01:16.000 wou.edu/admission. 00:01:16.000 --> 00:01:19.000 Number 3, Visit Campus: 00:01:19.000 --> 00:01:22.000 Schedule a campus tour or attend a preview day. 00:01:22.000 --> 00:01:29.000 More information is available at wou.edu/admission/visit. 00:01:29.000 --> 00:01:31.000 Number 4, Student Health Form: 00:01:31.000 --> 00:01:33.000 Download and complete the health history form 00:01:33.000 --> 00:01:36.000 and return it to the Student Health & Counseling Center 00:01:36.000 --> 00:01:38.000 by the start of your first term. 00:01:38.000 --> 00:01:40.000 Number 5, Revolving Charge Account: 00:01:40.000 --> 00:01:42.000 Download and complete the revolving charge account 00:01:42.000 --> 00:01:46.000 contract and return it to Accounting & Business Services 00:01:46.000 --> 00:01:48.000 by the start of your first term. 00:01:48.000 --> 00:01:50.000 Number 6, University Housing: 00:01:50.000 --> 00:01:56.000 Apply for university housing at wou.edu/housing. 00:01:56.000 --> 00:01:58.000 First year students who enroll at Western 00:01:58.000 --> 00:01:61.000 within one year of high school graduation are required 00:02:01.000 --> 00:02:04.000 to live on campus for the full academic year. 00:02:04.000 --> 00:02:06.000 Transfer students are strongly encouraged, 00:02:06.000 --> 00:02:08.000 but not required, to live on campus. 00:02:08.000 --> 00:02:11.000 Number 7, Financial Aid & Scholarships: 00:02:11.000 --> 00:02:15.000 Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, 00:02:15.000 --> 00:02:18.000 or FAFSA , beginning October 1, and no later 00:02:18.000 --> 00:02:21.000 than the priority deadline of February 1. 00:02:21.000 --> 00:02:24.000 Some scholarship awards are based on the information 00:02:24.000 --> 00:02:27.000 students provide as a part of their admission file. 00:02:27.000 --> 00:02:31.000 Other scholarships require the completion of a separate application. 00:02:31.000 --> 00:02:36.000 Visit wou.edu/scholarships for more information. 00:02:36.000 --> 00:02:39.000 Number 8, Transcripts: 00:02:39.000 --> 00:02:42.000 Freshmen are required to provide a final official transcript 00:02:42.000 --> 00:02:45.000 upon high school graduation in addition to any 00:02:45.000 --> 00:02:48.000 official college or university transcripts. 00:02:48.000 --> 00:02:51.000 Transfer students are required to provide official transcripts 00:02:51.000 --> 00:02:54.000 from every college or university they have attended. 00:02:54.000 --> 00:02:58.000 Number 9, Register To Attend SOAR or TSOAR: 00:02:58.000 --> 00:02:61.000 Transfer students will attend TSOAR in May. 00:03:01.000 --> 00:03:03.000 Freshmen will attend SOAR in the summer. 00:03:03.000 --> 00:03:09.000 TSOAR and SOAR are your first opportunities to register for fall term courses. 00:03:09.000 --> 00:03:14.000 Visit wou.edu/admission for more information. 00:03:14.000 --> 00:03:18.000 Number 10, Plan To Attend New Student Week: 00:03:18.000 --> 00:03:21.000 All new students are invited to participate in New Student Week 00:03:21.000 --> 00:03:24.000 prior to the start of fall term courses in September. 00:03:24.000 --> 00:03:27.000 Meet fellow new students and take part in a variety of 00:03:27.000 --> 00:03:30.000 academic, recreational, and social events and sessions. 00:03:30.000 --> 00:03:32.000 Finally, stay connected. 00:03:32.000 --> 00:03:35.000 Read and respond accordingly to all mail and emails 00:03:35.000 --> 00:03:38.000 from Admissions or other WOU departments. 00:03:38.000 --> 00:03:39.000 And that's it. 00:03:39.000 --> 00:03:42.000 We're excited to have you join our pack of WOU Wolves! 00:03:42.000 --> 00:03:45.000 I look forward to seeing you on campus. 00:03:45.000 --> 00:03:49.000 music