University Checklist
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Preparation
Consider your career path and how much you can expect to make after graduation.
Submit an application for admission to the university.
Get accepted for admission into a chosen degree program.
Consider all the costs associated with attending college.
Apply early for the financial aid packages.
Consider work-study as a way to contribute to the cost of your education.
Consider the schools you applied to.
Check the academic programs the school offers.
Check the campus.
Check housing and the local infrastructure.
Accept the offer.
University
Attend an enrolment information session.
Enrol in your courses.
Get your student ID card.
Get to know other first-year students.
Get a student perspective on study from senior students.
Get to know your campus.
Check university website where you can access all university information.
Buy your necessary textbooks and other equipment prior to the first week of formal classes.
If you're coming from interstate or overseas, make sure you have accommodation lined up.
If you're planning on catching public transport to class, work out which buses, trains or trams you will catch.
Work out which parking facilities you'll use if you're driving into university.
If you plan to work part-time, determine how much work you can fit in with your course choices.
Set up a study area at home or determine which on-campus computer suites you'll use.
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Presented by:
Laura Cooper Peterson
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Who it's for
This University Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your University essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven University structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this University Checklist
- Save University Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for University (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.