Orientation and Laker Week

To-Do List

• Attend Orientation
• Explore My.LSSU and Anchor Access
  Demos will be provided during orientation
  my.lssu.edu
• Register for classes during Orientation
  My.LSSU > Anchor Access > Student Tab > Registration > Look up classes
• Be aware of important dates; add/drop information and academic forms
  My.LSSU > Anchor Access > Student Tab > Registrar’s Forms
  www.lssu.edu/registrar
  
• Finalize your Financial Aid
  My.LSSU > Anchor Access > Financial Aid Tab > Award
  • Submit any missing information
    
  • Accept your “Official Offer of Award”
    www.lssu.edu/finaid
    
• Finalize your Housing
  • Complete and return the Application for University Housing
    
  • Pay the $300 first room & board payment and $150 damage deposit
    
  • Complete and return the Resident Hall Contract (select a meal plan)
  • Contact your roommate
    
  • Pack your things
    www.lssu.edu/housing
    
• Pay your tuition
  My.LSSU > Anchor Access > Student Tab > Student Billing Information > Bill and Payment Suite
  • Establish direct deposit for excess financial aid
    
  • Authorize your parents/legal guardian to receive e-bills
    
  • Authorize your parents/legal guardian to post payments on your account
    www.lssu.edu/costs
    
• Register your vehicle for on-campus parking
  My.LSSU > Anchor Access > Student Tab > LSSU Vehicle Registration & Ticket Information
  www.lssu.edu/parking
• Purchase your textbooks online
  My.LSSU > Anchor Access > Student Tab > Registration Link > Order Textbooks
• Pick up your pre-ordered textbooks on-campus at the start of the semester
  • Pick up your pre-ordered textbooks on-campus at the start of the semester
    lssu.bncollege.com
    
• Pick up and Process your SEVIS I-20 - (International students only)
  Please contact the Registrar’s Office if you have any questions or to discuss your individual circumstances
  www.lssu.edu/registrar/sevis
• Complete and return the Health History Questionnaire
  www.lssu.edu/health
  
• Attend Laker Week
  • Meet new people, have fun and get involved!
    www.lssu.edu/campuslife
    
• Verify your course schedule in Anchor Access once classes begin
  My.LSSU > Anchor Access > Student Tab > Registration > Student Schedule
  • Watch for changes, especially the building/room assignments
    
• Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor once classes begin
  My.LSSU > Anchor Access > Student Academic Records > View Student Information
  • Develop plan of study
    
  • Start completing your degree audit
    
  • Discuss career goals