Accepted Student Checklist

Congratulations, Cougar!

Now that you have been accepted to Caldwell University, we want to keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest information regarding what’s ahead. In addition to checking back with this page to keep yourself on track, be sure to keep an eye out for emails from CU, as they will contain important information about what’s ahead!

What’s Next

Congratulations on your acceptance to Caldwell University!
Just a few important steps and you can begin your Caldwell journey: 

• Make your Enrollment Deposit:
  Enrollment Deposit
  
  You may also mail a check or money order to Caldwell University. 
  
  Resident Student – $450
  Commuter Student – $250 
• Submit your I-20 Application Form: Complete and return your I-20 application form to the Office of International Student Services (International@caldwell.edu). Once your I-20 application has been reviewed and approved, you will receive your I-20 Form so you can apply for a student (F1) visa.
  
  AFTER YOUR ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT IS SUBMITTED:
  

• Check your Caldwell University Email: You will receive access to your Caldwell email account and Cougar Apps after making your enrollment deposit. Check your email regularly for important information.

• Submit your Final Secondary School Transcript Evaluation: All students that completed their secondary school studies outside of the United States must have their secondary school transcripts evaluated by a NACES member agency.
  A list of accepted NACES members can be found here.
  *Students from Nepal have the option of having their transcripts attested by USEF Nepal instead.
  *Transfer students or students with college credits must submit a “course by course” evaluation.

• Housing Application: Resident Students must complete the Housing Application in order to secure on-campus housing. You will receive the link to your housing forms after making your $450 (resident) enrollment deposit.

• Take Your Placement Tests:
  Math placement tests are required for all incoming freshmen pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree. Tests should be completed at least two weeks prior to orientation. See instructions
  Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree are not required to take the placement test.
• Health Forms: 
  Resident and Commuter students must submit their completed Health Forms to the Office of Health Services by uploading all documents to the Health Services Portal. The due date for your entrance semester is noted on the Health Forms. Additionally, you will not be cleared to move into campus housing and/or receive final clearance of your health documents until Health Services has received and approved the ORIGINAL COPIES of your Caldwell University Health Form and ALL supporting documents. The originals can be hand-delivered to the office upon your arrival on campus or mailed to the address on the health form.

• Orientation: You will receive information regarding the mandatory International Student Orientation directly from the Office of International Student Services.