Your Next Steps

Instructions: Set up by June 1

Your first step toward this fall is to set up your college Google and Microsoft-based accounts: you will
need them to complete other steps along your way.

Questions? The Technology Resource Center is your go-to resource.

Residential Housing & Roommate Application: Due June 1
Notification of Housing Placement: late June

Your housing application is how the Office of Residential Life & Housing places you with a roommate based on your interest and answers to roommate matching questions. We want to make you the best possible placement: please be honest and thorough with your answers.

Here are step-by-step instructions on how to complete your housing application.

Questions? The Office of Residential Life and Housing works on your room assignment.

Course Planning Guide: Due June 1

Nursing students should complete the nursing section of the course planning guide to learn more about Self-Service and pick a few FLP 102 options. Other courses will be planned for 3YD and 4YD nursing students for the first semester. Please be sure to submit any official college transcripts to ensure credit for college courses.

Writing & Mathematics Placement: Due June 1

Receive your schedule: mid-July

Learn more about Self-Service and plan some courses with the Course Planning Guide (CPG). Make sure you complete your Writing Directed Self-Placement questionnaire and Math Placement tests.

Transfer Credit: Took AP exams or college courses elsewhere? Here’s what to know.

Questions? The Registrar’s Office works on your schedule. Nursing students’ schedules are created by the Office of Academic Affairs Liaison to Nursing.

Need academic accommodations?

Voluntary Disclosure of Disability: We recommend submitting as soon as possible.

Students requesting academic adjustments based on documented disabilities can complete this form; we recommend submitting it as soon as possible to ensure your academic plan is in place for the start of the semester.

Questions? The Office of AccessAbility Services provides individualized support and services.

Submit your ideal photo and your card awaits you upon your arrival!

Submit your photo: due August 5

Each student receives a WICKit card, which serves as your college ID and can be used for the following:

• Access to your resident hall.
• Access to your meal plan in The Commons.
• Access to a reloadable balance, which can be used at our dining facilities, vending machines, and the bookstore.

Health and Insurance Forms via our PyraMed portal: Portal Available June 1; Due July 15

All new students are required to have a complete immunization record and physical examination within the 12 months prior to their arrival on campus. Per NCAA regulations, student-athlete physicals must be within 6 months of the athlete’s first participation at Hartwick and documentation of Sickle Cell Screening must be provided. Nursing majors must also note additional required immunizations.

Nursing Student Criminal Background Check: Due July 15

Nursing students must also complete a required Criminal Background Check with our partner CastleBranch and instructions for account set up will be emailed to the student’s Hartwick email. Please note that no other criminal background check completed prior to enrollment is acceptable. Results will be sent directly to the Clinical Coordinator by CastleBranch.

AlcoholEDU for College & Sexual Assault Prevention: Due August 7

Every new Hartwick student is required to complete part 1 of AlcoholEdu® for College & Sexual Assault Prevention. We require both online modules and a score of 75% or higher on AlcoholEdu®. You will receive an email explaining how how to set up and start your online modules when available.

Questions? The Perrella Wellness Center is here for your health needs. Student Experience can answer questions on the online training.

As required by the New York State Education Department, we must receive a final official copy of your high school transcript that lists your graduation date. This is necessary to finalize enrollment and financial aid.

Please request that your high school send this document through their electronic provider (such as Naviance, Parchment, Clearinghouse), via email to transcripts@hartwick.edu, or through the mail:

Hartwick College
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 4022
Oneonta, New York 13820

Be sure to also request an official transcript from all colleges where you have completed coursework, so we can be sure to apply all eligible credits to your Hartwick College program.