Newly Admitted Student Checklist

Getting Started

Your NCF email is your official communication channel for all college updates.

• Follow the setup instructions in your admission letter
• Check your email daily for updates from Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and Academics

• ALL NEW STUDENTS NEED TO COMPLETE THIS STEP, INCLUDING COMMUTERS.
• Submit your new student application and a $100 housing deposit. CLICK HERE
• Students accepted after June 1st will be placed in housing as space allows.
• For commuters whose admission has been confirmed, please contact Housing & Residential Life regarding the Exemption to Live On Campus form.
• Submit housing accommodations or Emotional Support Animal (ESA) requests by August 1, 2026 (hard deadline) by completing the Residential Accommodation Request Form on the housing website.

Questions? [email protected] | (941) 487-4259

Accommodations questions – [email protected] | (941) 487-4844

Summer meal plans are required for all undergraduate students, including commuters. 

• Meal plan information and signups are included in the housing application.
• Check your NCF email for important information and updates about your meal plan.
• Summer meal plans include 2 meals a day: Brunch and Dinner

Meal Plan Start & End Dates

• June 1, 2026 – Summer meal plans begin
• July 10, 2026 – Last day of summer meal plans

Deadline to Apply: May 8,  2026, Payment Due May 15, 2026 (no cancellations after this date)

Questions? [email protected]  | (941) 487-4251

Website:  https://www.ncf.edu/life-at-new/where-to-eat/

Students must submit required documentation (or an approved waiver) before registering for classes, attending orientation, or moving into on-campus housing.

• Gather health and immunization records early
• Upload your health form and immunization records.
• Submit proof of health insurance (athletic insurance if applicable).
• Resolve any immunization holds before orientation or registration
• Register for NCFSafe emergency alerts through myNCF.

Questions? [email protected] | (941) 487-4300

Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

• File for both academic years: 2025-26 and 2026–27 if you want consideration for federal or need-based aid
• Monitor your financial aid portal for any verification requests
• Plan to file every year, by Feb. 1, for the next academic year

Schedule a 1:1 Financial Aid meeting: [email protected]
Complete the FERPA Consent Form and Direct Deposit setup immediately if you give permission for any family member to help you coordinate your financial aid, and if you want any refunds to go to your bank account.

Questions?
📧 [email protected] | 📞 (941) 487-5000 X. 2

Confirm Florida Residency (In-State Tuition)

Residency for in-state tuition is determined by Florida law and requires documentation of legal Florida residency for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of Summer 2026 classes.

• Upload two qualifying residency documents (e.g., Florida driver’s license, voter registration, vehicle registration)
• Documentation is by the residency claimant (usually a parent or guardian if you a dependent)
• Residency classification affects tuition and billing only. (Residency does not affect housing eligibility, orientation, or move-in.

👉 Residency documentation must be received immediately to ensure correct tuition assessment.

Questions?
📧 [email protected] | 📞 (941) 487-5000 X. 1

To finalize your enrollment, submit the following official documents:

• Submit final high school and/or college transcripts (official)
• Send official test scores, if applicable:
  SAT, ACT, CLT, AP, IB, AICE, CLEP
• Submit Florida residency documentation (two proofs required, if seeking in-state tuition)
  (See Financial Aid & Billing section for eligibility requirements and timing)

All documents must be official and sent directly from the issuing institution or testing agency.

Questions? [email protected] | (941) 487-5000

• Complete START Center forms from your portal (ID card, parking permit, Financial Responsibility Statement).
• Take placement assessments (Math, French, Spanish, or Chinese).
• Your student ID and parking permit will be available during New Student Day or at Orientation.

Questions? [email protected] | (941) 487-4635

All students entering in Summer 2026 must complete the following steps:

Step One: Meet with your Academic Coach – May 15th or Earlier

Please check your NCF email for a link to schedule an initial meeting with your Academic Coach. Or you can schedule a meeting by going directly to Navigate 360 in your NCF Portal. 

Step Two: Register for August Orientation – May 15th or Earlier

Register for August Orientation to secure your spot in all mandatory August Orientation sessions. Summer students DO NOT need to attend a New Student Day in June. All students entering in Summer 2026 will select “I am an international/out-of-state student” for their New Student Day selection.

Step Three: Attend Summer Orientation – June 1st

All students entering in Summer 2026 must attend a condensed Summer Orientation on Monday, June 1st, from 9 AM – 12 PM. Summer students must also attend August Orientation.

Step Four: Complete Your Online Orientation Course – August 9th or Earlier

You will receive an invitation to the Summer 2026 Orientation Canvas course a few weeks before the start of August Orientation. This invitation will be sent to your NCF email address. Completion of the Canvas course is due by 11:59 PM on August 9th, 2026.

Step Five: Attend August Orientation – August 9th – 14th

• New Student Move-In: August 9th, 2026
• Fall Orientation: August 10th-14th, 2026

All days of August Orientation are required for all students, including student athletes, transfer students, commuter students, and international students.

Register for Orientation and schedule a meeting with your Academic Coach using the links below no later than May 15th 2026, or immediately upon submitting your deposit.

Questions? [email protected] | (941) 487-4860

Applicants Without I-20 (New F-1 Students)

• Final Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
• Final Supporting Documents: March 15, 2026
• Enrollment Deposit: April 15, 2026
• I-20 Documents Due: May 15, 2026

Required Submissions

• Passport
• Financial Certification + Bank Statement
• SEVIS Transfer Form (if applicable)
• Final transcripts + credential evaluation
• Immunization and health insurance proof
• Copy of F-1 Visa

Arrival Recommendation

Plan to arrive in Sarasota by August 9, 2026, to attend Orientation and check in about your requirements for SEVIS registration.

Questions? [email protected] | (941) 487-5000

• Review your financial statement in myNCF (available May 8th, 2026).
• School bill deadline May 15th, 2026, by 4:00 PM.  Students using international accounts should arrange payment at least a week in advance to allow for processing. 
• Registration is canceled if the school bill is not paid.
• All holds (billing, transcripts, immunizations) must be cleared before registration and move-in.

Tips: Avoid late fees—set up auto payments or pay in full before the deadline.  Avoid higher credit card service fees by paying by check or e-check when you can.

Questions? [email protected] | (941) 487-4635

• After course registration, view and purchase required textbooks and materials through the Campus Bookstore.
• Familiarize yourself with Canvas for course access.
• Contact your academic coach with questions about class selection or ISP registration.