Would you like to make your return to school go much smoother? Review the following list to determine if you are ready for fall. Please note that some of the items may not apply to your situation. (04/2010)

FEBRUARY-APRIL

• Meet with your advisor and register for fall classes. To register classes go to My Cat login > Personal Services > Student > Registration.
• Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA, PDA, etc). March 31st is the priority deadline. This must be done every year if you need aid. For forms and other information go to My Cat login  > click on appropriate FA links on left.
• Make a non-refundable housing deposit and print your housing contract if you plan on living on campus. Go to My Cat login > Personal Services > Student > Account and Payment information >Special Payment for the deposit. For the contract and to make your meal plan and roommate preferences go to My Cat login  > Personal Services > Student > Residential Hall Contract/Selection.

APRIL-JULY

• All students must waive OR enroll for health insurance purposes. This must be done every year. To waive or enroll the insurance, go to My Cat login  > Personal Services > Student > Health Insurance Information and Waiver.
• Register your vehicle for annual parking. This must be done every year if you have a car on campus. Go to My Cat login  > Personal Services > Student > Annual Vehicle Registration.
• Does your parent or a third party pay your tuition and fees? You must set them up as an authorized user in your account. This allows them to pay your bills on your account. Go to My Cat login  > Personal Services > Student > Account and Payment Information > Bill + Payment.
• Make sure your address and phone number (include your cell phone) are correct. Go to My Cat login  > click on Change My Address link on the left.

JULY-AUGUST

• Pay for your classes by August 2 (to prevent your class schedule from being dropped). To pay your bill go to My Cat login  > click on Make a Tuition Payment link on left > Student > Account and Payment Information > Bill + Payment. NO PAPER BILLS WILL BE MAILED! To view your bill go to My Cat login  > Personal Services > Student > Account and Payment Information > Bill + Payment > ebills.
• Keep track of your CatCard. If you do lose it; you can request a new card to be available at the OneStop when you get here in August (it will be charged to your student account). Send an email to CatCard@email.wcu.edu . Your current photo on file will be used.
• Do you get a financial aid refund? Set up direct deposit. If you already have it, make sure your information is current and correct. Go to My Cat login  > Personal Services > Student > Account and Payment Information > Bill + Payment.
• Does a parent/family member call the school about you or your account? You must set up a release of information security code. This allows us to talk to them about your account on the phone. Go to My Cat login  > on the left under My Information, click on Release of Student Information.
• Check your Catamount email regularly throughout the summer and the rest of the year for important information and updates.
• If you need to purchase your textbooks online, go to http://books.wcu.edu.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Visit the OneStop Student Service Center located in 132 Killian Annex, call 828-227-7170, or email the OneStop.