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Transfer student checklist

Transfer student checklist for new incoming students.

Transfer students, welcome to the University of Redlands! This checklist is intended to help you prepare to join our community in the fall.

Many items need to be submitted as part of the enrollment process after you have paid your admissions deposit and received your login information to the University’s portal, MyRedlands. Call the Office of Admissions at (909)748-8074 with any questions about this step.

Please note the deadlines or complete these “to dos” as early as possible.  Students will access these items via their Self-Service portal on MyRedlands.  Instructions on accessing the portal can be found near the bottom of the New Student Experience page.  

June - August To-do's:

1 - Intended Major Form

  • All new transfer students are required to meet virtually with a faculty advisor prior to registering for classes. In order to pair you with the appropriate advisor, please complete the Intended Major Form. Registration will take place in mid-July. You will need to use your Application Status Portal log-in to access the survey. Students should complete the form in Slate at the time of deposit or soon after.
  • The Math Placement Questionnaire indicates whether you will need to take the online math placement test, based on your intended course of study. (Due 06/17/2024)
  • Language Placement Questionnaire indicates whether you will need to take the online language placement test. (Due 06/17/2024)

2 - Housing and Off Campus Intention Form

All incoming students complete a Housing Intention Form to communicate their living requests with Residence Life and Housing. If you are 23 years of age or older, housing is offered if space is available. (Due 06/03/2024)

  • Review housing information with Residence Life and Housing.
  • Submit the intention form through the MyRedlands Housing Portal. Students who wish to live off-campus must petition through this form.
  • All students living on campus are required to have a meal plan and will be initially assigned the All Access meal plan. Students may change their meal plan on their MyRedlands Housing Portal through the first Friday of classes.

3 - Proof of Vaccination

  • Students must affirm having received immunizations via the Vaccination Attestation Statement.
  • The Vaccination Attestation Form is located in the student's Self Service Portal website under the option User Options and heading Student Checklist.
  • Questions? E-mail student_affairs@redlands.edu, call (909)748-8053, or visit the Health Resources website. (Due 08/14/2024)

4 - Health Insurance Verification

  • Every student must enroll or waive the Student Health Insurance Plan. The University of Redlands requires all students to annually provide proof of health insurance coverage. Students who do not submit proof of insurance will see a premium charge on their bill. This fee covers the cost of health insurance through the University’s selected provider.  (Due 08/01/2024)

5 - Student ID Card Photo

  • Submit a Photo for your Student ID Card
  • Choose a photo to use for your Redlands Student ID.
  • Upload using this link and select “College of Arts and Sciences” for the school. (Due 08/01/2024)

6 - Photography and Video Consent and Release Form

  • During your time at Redlands, you may be contacted by our writers or
    photographers for a story, or you may be in areas of the campus we are capturing general images of academic and student life.
  • With the photo release form, if you are at least 18 years of age, we would like to ask you to consent to having your likeness recorded for these purposes. You may also opt out. If you have any questions, contact creative@redlands.edu (Due 08/01/2024)

7 - Financial Responsibility Form

  • All students are required to submit the Financial Responsibility Form to the Student Financial Services to review and agree to important financial disclosures. Please email it directly to sfs@redlands.edu. (Due 08/14/2024)

8 - Student Account Balance

  • Billing statements will be available on Self-Service Finance, the online student payment portal. Students will be notified via their Redlands email address. Various payment options are available. Accounts must be taken care of by Wednesday, August 14. (Due 08/14/2024)

9 - Online Safety Training

  • All students will be required to complete an online course that covers important safety information about topics that affect everyone, including alcohol use, healthy relationships, and sexual misconduct. Students will receive the course link and all necessary information via their Redlands email. The course takes approximately two hours to complete. (Due 08/14/2024)

10 - Emergency Contact Information

Submit or update your emergency contact information via your Self-Service portal. This information can be accessed by the school in the event of an emergency. It’s important to review/update this information annually.  (Due 08/14/2024)

11 - Final College transcript

To track submission of transfer student college transcripts. Final official college transcripts must be submitted. To be official, transcripts must be issued and sent directly to the University of Redlands. Hand-delivered transcripts, even if sealed, cannot be accepted. (Due by 08/14/2024)

 

Transfer Student Orientation 

For transfer students, mandatory New Student Orientation will take place August 29, 2024 – September 2, 2024. During NSO, students will receive an introduction to our on-campus resources as well as informational sessions geared towards supporting students' transition onto our campus. Students will also have the opportunity to engage and connect with other students in their cohort in a variety of activities.

What's Next?

You will receive communications throughout the summer that include reminders of anything still needed from you. Also, by going to MyRedlands, you can check the "My Documents" link in WebAdvisor to track any outstanding items.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Here are some phone numbers that might come in handy.

  • 909-748-8359 - Academic Advising
  • 909-748-8069 - Academic Support Services
  • 909-748-8074 - Admissions Office
  • 909-748-8030 - Professional Development
  • 909-748-8019 - Registrar's Office
  • 909-748-8053 - Residence Life and Housing
  • 909-748-8047 - Student Financial Services
  • 909-748-8053 - Student Affairs Office/New Student Orientation