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Checklist & Timeline

Download the New Student Packet to get all the forms and information you need as you prepare for your transition to Occidental. The checklist below is meant to help with what is requested of you and to meet those requests in a timely manner.

 

Due as soon as possible: 

  • Request final official transcripts from your most recent college
  • Activate your Oxynet computer account using your activation code
    • Don't know your activation code? Call the Office of Student Life at 323-259-2918 (NOTE: Activation codes will be issued to the student only, and will not be issued via email, so you must call!)
  • Activate your oxy e-mail through Oxyconnect (Google Apps for Oxy) and check it often, as your oxy email is the official correspondence you will receive from the College
  • Activate authorized users (parents or guardians) on your online student business services account to receive your electronic billing statements (Click on Student Services tab)
  • Check for updated information on student health insurance requirements
  • Meal Plan Selection (Click on Student Services tab) 

Due by January 7:

  • Master Promissory Note for Perkins and Oxy Loans (if applicable)
  • Loan Entrance Interview (if applicable)
  • Request for Accommodations Form (if applicable)

Due by January 14:

  • Advising Information Form
  • Online language placement exams for French, Spanish, and German (if applicable)
  • Complete Math Placement Self - Assessment Form (if applicable)
  • Chemistry Placement Exam (if applicable)
  • Alcohol-Wise (completed by student under the age of 21)
    • Instructions can be found on page 2 of the New Student Packet (NOTE: the dates in the New Student Packet reflect Fall Orientation deadlines. Alcohol-Wise will be available from January 7-14 to complete. You must complete Part I of Alcohol-Wise by January 14, or you will not be able to register for classes!)

Due by January 18 (you can bring forms with you to Orientation): 

  • Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement (you will receive this form upon move-in)
  • Religious Information Form (optional)
  • Waiver FERPA Privacy Rights Form
  • Student Photo Release
  • Health Forms:
    • Health History (completed by student)
    • Financial Responsibility and Permission for Treatment (signed by student and parent/legal guardian)
    • Physical Exam (completed by health care professional)
    • Immunization Record (completed by health care professional)
    • Authorization to Share Health Information
    • Mutual Arbitration Agreement
  • Complete Clearance Form (click on Student Services tab)

You can mail forms to: 
Dean of Students Office
Occidental College F-50
1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, CA 90041-3314

Questions?
If you have any questions about these forms, please contact the Dean of Students Office at 323-259-2661

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