{"id":1913,"date":"2016-03-11T09:43:53","date_gmt":"2016-03-11T14:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eckerd.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=1913"},"modified":"2026-05-04T09:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T13:41:09","slug":"new-student-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eckerd.edu\/admissions\/new-student-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"New Student Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”64″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Prepare for Arrival<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”32″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Get ready for the start of your Eckerd experience before you arrive.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Winter Term Arrival Schedule<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
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Access your new student checklist<\/a> to complete required onboarding forms and documents <\/div>
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International student? This pre-arrival checklist<\/a> is just for you. <\/div>
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Winter\/spring terms<\/em><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][toggles style=”default” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”New Student Arrival Schedule for Winter Term”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

PRE-ARRIVAL TO CAMPUS<\/h4>\n

New students must participate and complete several required onboarding programs and documents prior to their arrival to campus as part of the check-in process.<\/p>\n

Information and access to orientation programs will be emailed to your Eckerd College email address. Many other orientation programs will take place during your Winter Term class. Please view the full orientation schedule here<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Important Dates”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]November 24 – <\/b>Housing Application<\/a> and Housing Agreement<\/a> due for students living on campus<\/p>\n

December 2 –\u00a0<\/b>Student Billing Mailed<\/p>\n

December 8 – <\/strong>Immunization Form<\/a>\u00a0Due<\/p>\n

mid-December –\u00a0<\/strong>Housing assignments emailed to your Eckerd email account<\/p>\n

December 12 – <\/strong>\u00a0Student ID Photo<\/a>\u00a0Due<\/p>\n

December 12 –<\/strong>\u00a0Emergency & Missing Contact Info. Form Due<\/p>\n

December 12 –<\/strong>\u00a0Family & Legacy Form Due<\/p>\n

December 12 –<\/strong>\u00a0Health Insurance Waiver Form Due<\/a><\/p>\n

December 12 – <\/strong>Completion of Online Courses (see Portal for specific online courses and trainings)<\/p>\n

January 1 – <\/strong>Payment for Winter\/Spring Semester Due<\/p>\n

January 2 – <\/strong>Winter Term Check In & Orientation<\/a><\/p>\n

January 2-4 – <\/strong>New Student Orientation<\/p>\n

January 5 – <\/strong>First\u00a0Day of Winter Term Class<\/p>\n

January 19 –<\/strong>\u00a0Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no classes<\/p>\n

January 23 – <\/strong>End of Winter Term<\/p>\n

January 28 – <\/strong>First Day of Spring Semester<\/p>\n

February 3 – <\/strong>End of drop\/add period for Spring Semester<\/p>\n

February 13-15 – <\/strong>\u00a0Family Weekend[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”What to Pack”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Small Items<\/strong>
\n\u25cf Reusable face covering (bandanas, gaiters, buffs, face coverings with exhalation valves or vents or similar face coverings are not permitted for use on campus)
\n\u25cf Small shelf unit, milk crates or shelves
\n\u25cf Mattress pad
\n\u25cf Comforter or blanket
\n\u25cf Twin extra long bedsheets
\n\u25cf Desk lamp and floor lamp
\n\u25cf Pillows
\n\u25cf Under bed storage boxes (3 or 4)
\n\u25cf Towels (2 to 4)
\n\u25cf Posters or other wall art
\n\u25cf Washcloths (2 to 4)
\n\u25cf Day Planner or calendar
\n\u25cf Message board to put next to your door
\n\u25cf Beach towels
\n\u25cf Plates, utensils, cups, mugs and bowls
\n\u25cf Toothbrush holder
\n\u25cf Small trash can
\n\u25cf Coffee or tea maker without hot plate (Keurig style)
\n\u25cf Hangers
\n\u25cf Shower caddy (for shampoo, soap, toothbrush, razor, etc.)
\n\u25cf Surge protector* (one per person and must be UL approved “power strip” extension cord with 14 gauge wiring and built-in circuit breaker)
\n\u25cf Headphones or a small speaker
\n\u25cf Command strips\/hooks for hanging decorations
\n\u25cf Portable laundry basket* and laundry detergent
\n\u25cf Broom\/small vacuum and Swiffer<\/p>\n

As part of Eckerd\u2019s commitment to environmentally conscious living, we also recommend the <\/em>following products:<\/em>
\n\u25cf Dryer balls
\n\u25cf Reusable containers and Stasher bags
\n\u25cf Reusable cutlery (ex. To Go-Ware)
\n\u25cf Reusable cups
\n\u25cf Composting bucket\/collection container
\n\u25cf Recycling bin
\n\u25cf Bamboo toothbrush
\n\u25cf Shampoo bar
\n\u25cf Conditioner bar
\n\u25cf Reusable bags for grocery shopping
\n\u25cf Reusable K cups for coffee maker
\n\u25cf Loose-leaf tea + strainer<\/p>\n

Large Items<\/strong><\/p>\n