WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:07.000 Music 00:00:07.000 --> 00:00:10.000 Congratulations, WOU said yes. 00:00:10.000 --> 00:00:15.000 Hi I'm Gabby, an Interdisciplinary Major and Student Ambassador here at Western. 00:00:15.000 --> 00:00:18.000 Your admission if valid for the term and year specified in your letter. 00:00:18.000 --> 00:00:28.000 If you do not enroll for that term, please submit a written notice to the Admissions office canceling your acceptance or updating our application to a future term. 00:00:28.000 --> 00:00:33.000 Also, check your admission letter to be sure your tuition classification is correct. 00:00:33.000 --> 00:00:36.000 Are you a resident or non-resident 00:00:36.000 --> 00:00:48.000 Students who qualify for the Western Undergraduate Exchange tuition rate will initially be classified as non-resident, then receive a letter from the Admissions office conforming their WUE status. 00:00:48.000 --> 00:00:50.000 Now I'm sure you're wondering where to start 00:00:50.000 --> 00:00:57.000 While I can't help with your packing list, I can help with this 10-point Admitted Freshmen and Transfer Student Checklist. 00:00:57.000 --> 00:00:67.000 Number 1 - The WOU Portal : Activate your WOU network account and email address at wou.edu/wouportal 00:01:07.000 --> 00:01:11.000 Click the link to Account lookup and follow the prompts. 00:01:11.000 --> 00:01:20.000 Number 2: Declare your Intent: Admitted freshmen are required to notify WOU of the intent to enroll for the fall term in the WOU Portal. 00:01:20.000 --> 00:01:29.000 Number 3 - Student Health Form: Download and complete the Health Immunization form and return it to the Student Health and Counseling Center 00:01:29.000 --> 00:01:34.000 In person or by email to studenthealth@wou.edu 00:01:34.000 --> 00:01:37.000 Number 4 - Student Charge Account 00:01:37.000 --> 00:01:45.000 Downloading and complete the Revolving Charge Account Contract and return it in person to the Business office in APSC 00:01:45.000 --> 00:01:48.000 Number 5 - Student Housing 00:01:48.000 --> 00:01:53.000 Apply for university housing online at wou.edu/housing. 00:01:53.000 --> 00:01:57.000 First year students must live on campus for the full academic year. 00:01:57.000 --> 00:01:63.000 University housing is available on a first come first serve basis for non-freshmen and transfer students. 00:02:03.000 --> 00:02:06.000 Number 6 - Financial Aid 00:02:06.000 --> 00:02:09.000 Apply for financial aid at fafsa.gov. 00:02:09.000 --> 00:02:19.000 You can track the status of your national and local financial aid at wou.edu/student/finaid with the My Financial Aid icon. 00:02:19.000 --> 00:02:21.000 Number 7 - Transcripts. 00:02:21.000 --> 00:02:27.000 Freshmen are required to provide a final official transcript upon high school graduation. 00:02:27.000 --> 00:02:35.000 Transfer students are required to provide a final official college or university transcript to complete their admission file. 00:02:35.000 --> 00:02:40.000 Number 8 - Register to attended SOAR or TSOAR 00:02:40.000 --> 00:02:43.000 Summer orientation, Advising and Registration. 00:02:43.000 --> 00:02:45.000 Transfer students register for TSOAR. 00:02:45.000 --> 00:02:53.000 For upcoming SOAR dates, check online at wou.edu/student/admissions/soar 00:02:53.000 --> 00:02:57.000 Number 9 - Plan to attend new student week. 00:02:57.000 --> 00:02:63.000 All new students are invited to participate in New Student Week Activities held the week prior to classes 00:03:03.000 --> 00:03:09.000 Meet new students and take part in a variety of recreational and social events. 00:03:09.000 --> 00:03:12.000 Finally, Number 10 - Stay Connected 00:03:12.000 --> 00:03:18.000 Read and respond accordingly to all regular mail and emails for the Office of Admissions and other WOU departments. 00:03:18.000 --> 00:03:20.000 And that's it. 00:03:20.000 --> 00:03:24.000 As a member of the wolf pack, I know you'll be glad WOU said yes. 00:03:24.000 --> 00:03:28.000 See you on campus! 00:03:28.000 --> 00:03:30.000 Music.