NEW STUDENT TIMELINE
WHEN YOU PAY YOUR MATRICULATION FEE
YOU’LL GET
An email with the housing form (we meet preferences on first come, first serve basis)
An email with login info for My Taylor, the web portal you’ll use for billing, scheduling, and more*
An email from registrar@taylor.edu requesting essential info for your course scheduling*
Emails and postcards about financial aid as updates are made to your package
A letter if you need to complete proficiency testing
* if you pay your fee before April, check for this email after April 1
st
YOU SHOULD
Learn about housing and submit the housing form emailed to you when you paid your fee.
Register for Summer Orientation or International Orientation
Join the Facebook group for your class online
Use this guide to contact staff on campus with questions
IN JUNE
YOU’LL GET
Your course schedule in an email from registrar@taylor.edu
Login credentials for your Taylor email address in an email from 4040@taylor.edu
An email about preparing for Summer Orientation if you plan to attend
Your roommate and housing information in the mail
YOU SHOULD
Fill out the required forms listed under “Helpful Resources and Downloads” before fall semester
Start looking for jobs on campus through the Employment tile on My Taylor
Book lodging for your family if needed for Welcome Weekend
Schedule your physical (the form is due August 1st)
IF YOU AEND SUMMER ORIENTATION
YOU’LL GET
A ton of helpful information for starting at Taylor
Your student ID
YOU SHOULD
Meet classmates and advisors in your department
See your room and possibly meet your roommate
Turn in your required forms in person
Review financial aid with a staff member
Complete the paperwork for a job on campus
Set up your digital accounts with assistance
Change your preferences for Textbook Butler, or opt out
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IF YOU DON’T AEND SUMMER ORIENTATION
YOU’LL GET
An email with a to-do list to help you prepare for Taylor
A packet in the mail with forms to complete before fall semester and other helpful information
YOU SHOULD
Double check your forms for due dates (the physical exam form is due August 1
st
)
Email registrar@taylor.edu if you want to change your course schedule
Change your preferences with Textbook Butler, or opt out
Login to My Taylor and explore (if you have trouble, email 4040@taylor.edu)
Schedule proficiency or language testing if a letter was sent to you on this topic
IN JULY AND AUGUST
YOU’LL GET:
Occasional emails with tips for starting at Taylor
A copy of your course schedule in the mail
An email notification that a billing statement is ready to view (around mid-July)
YOU SHOULD:
Set up Touchnet on My Taylor for bills and give your parents authorization if desired
Starting packing using your Taylor packing list
Plan to make your first college payment before August 20
th
, 2019
Search for a job using the employment button on My Taylor
Make plans to move in on Welcome Weekend
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