To Do List - Summer 2022
Welcome!
Below is a list of things that new students will need to do before joining us at Caltech in September. The items listed below are organized by due date, and required items are noted as such. Please don't forget to look ahead to begin working on deadlines that may be coming up. Feel free to contact the Deans' Office if you have any questions.
After you activate your Caltech account (detailed instructions will be emailed), you will be able to log into Canvas here or via http://access.caltech.edu and find the required Writing and Math placement tests. Chemistry, Math & Physics Advanced placement tests will be posted to your Canvas Dashboard later when they open. Please note the CS placement test will not be available on Canvas, but instructions and contact information are listed below.
Please be sure to check your Caltech email and check back regularly for updates.
May 31:
- Deadline to register with Caltech Accessibility Services for Students (CASS) for accessibility accommodations for placement exams.
Contact: cass@caltech.edu - Activate your Access.Caltech Account - Instructions will be emailed to you. (required)
Contact: regis@caltech.edu
JUNE 1:
- Read Letter from Board of Control and Watch Honor Code Video (Required - All New Students)
- Start using your Caltech email address!
JUNE 12:
- Writing Placement Test Due by 5 p.m. PDT (Required - Freshmen & Transfer students)
Testing window opens Friday, June 3. Make-up will be due 9/11/22
Contact: writing.placement@hss.caltech.edu
JUNE 15:
- Deadline for incoming students to register with CASS for housing accessibility accommodations for fall 2022-23
Contact: cass@caltech.edu
JUNE 17:
- Complete Course Selection Survey (Required - Freshmen) Survey was sent to your Caltech email address on May 25.
Contact: regis@caltech.edu
JUNE 22:
- Math Diagnostic Exam Due (Required - Freshmen)
Testing window opens Monday, June 8.
Contact: pmaplacement@caltech.edu
JULY 1:
- [U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only] Complete Race/Ethnicity Information Form – survey was sent to your Caltech email address on June 13.
Contact: regis@caltech
JULY 2:
- Complete New Student Information Sheet (Required - All New Students)
Contact: deansoffice@caltech.edu
JULY 11:
- Math 0 General Start Date – Information will be sent to your Caltech email address
JULY 13:
- Math Advanced Placement Exam Due (optional)
Testing window opens Wednesday, June 22.
Contact: pmaplacement@caltech.edu
- Physics Advanced Placement Exam Due (optional)
Testing window opens Wednesday, June 22.
Contact:pmaplacement@caltech.edu
JULY 14:
- Student Housing Preference Survey due 5:00pm PDT. Instructions will be sent via email on June 30.
Contact: deansoffice@caltech.edu
JULY 15:
- Health Forms Due (Required - All New Students) Forms will be available June 2.
Contact: https://mycaltechhealth.caltech.edu/login_directory.aspx
(Messages>New Message>I want to send a message about my Health Forms)
JULY 22:
- Complete Student Patent and Computer Software Agreement (required) & Student Multimedia and Distribution Consent (recommended)
Instructions can be found at https://registrar.caltech.edu/froshreg
JULY 25:
- Chemistry Advanced Placement Test Due by 11:59 p.m. PDT, due within 24 hours of downloading the exam (optional)
Testing window opens Wednesday, June 1. Log into Canvas for test details.
Contact: chem1placement@caltech.edu
JULY 31:
- Computer Science Advanced Placement Exam Due (optional)
Contact: placement@cms.caltech.edu
AUGUST 1:
AUGUST 15:
- Bursar's Office - Review your Welcome Letter and Bursar Documents. Contact: bursar@caltech.edu
AUGUST 17:
- Submit Photo for Caltech ID Card (Required - All New Students)
Contact: cardoffice@caltech.edu
AUGUST 19:
- Enroll in or Waive Caltech Student Health & Dental Insurance (Required - All Students)
Information and instructions for Caltech Student Health & Dental Insurance for 2022-23 will be available in July.
To Learn More visit: https://hr.caltech.edu/departments/total-rewards/students
SEPTEMBER 1:
- Performing & Visual Arts complete your interest form: Music Form and/or Theater Arts Form (Optional)
- Accept Financial Aid Package
Contact: finaid@caltech.edu - Deadline for incoming students to complete the registration process with CASS to ensure academic accommodations are in place for the start of Fall 2022-23.
Contact: cass@caltech.edu
SEPTEMBER 11 :
- Writing Placement Test Make-up Due by 5 p.m. PDT (Required - Freshmen & Transfer students who did not submit an essay during the June writing placement test) Testing window opens September 1. Contact: writing.placement@hss.caltech.edu
SEPTEMBER 17:
SEPTEMBER 25:
- Avoiding Plagiarism Module Due (Required - All New Students)
Check your Caltech email for instructions beginning September 1.
SEPTEMBER 27:
- AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Modules Due (Required - All New Students)
Instructions will be sent to your Caltech email.