This page lists every task you need to complete before move-in and orientation, in the order you'll need to do them. You can get started as soon as you activate your Oxy network account!
Important Dates and Deadlines
May
- Activate your oxy.edu account and Oxy email address
- Sign into RAFTR (claim your account)
June
- June 13: Submit housing application form
- June 13: Submit request for disability accommodations (housing)
- June 13: Submit meal plan selection form (open on May 12)
- June 13: Submit a photo for your student ID card
- June 20: Submit advising information form
- June 20: FYS registration deadline (open on June 16)
- June 20: Take online placement exams (if applicable)
- June 20: Submit request for disability accommodations (academics)
- June 20: Ask your high school or counselor to send your final, official transcript to the Office of Admission
July
- The first e-bill for the Fall 2025 semester is emailed
- July 3: Set up e-bill account and add authorized users
- July 3: Accept financial aid offer
- July 3: Submit new student health forms
- July 3: Sign up for or waive Oxy student health insurance
August
- Submit first payment due for direct costs from Occidental (tuition, fees, housing, and meals)
- Room and roommate assignments released by REHS
- Submit FERPA Privacy Rights form (optional)
- Move-in for new international students
- International New Student Orientation
- Move-in for new students
- New Student Orientation
- New Family Orientation
- Meetings with faculty advisers and registration for remaining classes (during orientation)
- Convocation
- First day of classes (Fall 2025 semester)
- Review your clearance form in myOxy