Spring 2026 Newly Admitted Student Checklist

Getting Started

Before you begin, create your NCF account!

1. Check your personal email for two messages: Creation of your NCF Account – PART 1 and PART 2. These contain your New College Email address, your MyNCF App Gateway Login/NetID, and a temporary password for setting up your account.
2. Go to the  MyNCF App Gateway portal regularly to monitor your NCF email for important messages (orientation, registration, housing, financial aid, etc.).

You’ll use myNCF for billing, registration, housing, and financial aid tasks, and Canvas to access your online coursework.

• Please submit your new student application and a $100 housing deposit. CLICK HERE
  • For commuters whose Admissions have been confirmed, please reach out to Housing and Residential Life regarding the housing deposit.
• Select your meal plan (required for all students, including commuters). Meal plan selection is part of the housing application.
• Submit housing accommodations or Emotional Support Animal (ESA) requests by December 1 (hard deadline) by filling out the Residential Accommodation Request Form.
• Students accepted after December 1 will be placed in housing as space allows.
• After December 1, residential meal plans default to the All Access Silver Meal Plan; changes may be made between January 1 and January 15.

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

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

• Upload your health form and immunization records.
• Submit proof of health insurance (athletic insurance if applicable).
• Register for NCFSafe emergency alerts through myNCF.
• Confirm your Florida residency documents are approved before classes begin.

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

• Complete your FAFSA (if applying for aid).
• Review and accept your financial aid awards.
• Schedule a 1:1 Financial Aid meeting ([email protected]).
• Complete the FERPA Consent Form and Direct Deposit setup by December 15.
• Confirm in-state tuition via residency approval by December 1.
• Enroll in a payment plan starting January 5th.

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

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

• Submit final high school and/or college transcripts (official).
• Send official test scores (SAT, ACT, CLT, AP, IB, AICE, CLEP).
• Submit residency documentation (two proofs required).
• International students: submit credential evaluations and English proficiency scores.
• All non-English transcripts must include certified translations.

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

• Schedule a meeting with your Academic Coach.
• Complete START Center forms (ID card, parking permit, Financial Responsibility Statement).
• Complete the Academic Advising Questionnaire (AAQ).
• Take placement assessments (Math, French, Spanish, or Chinese).
• Complete the Quantitative Literacy & Reasoning Assessment (QLRA) if required.
• Your student ID and parking permit will be available during Orientation check-in.

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

• Register for New Student Orientation by December 15.
• Complete the Orientation Canvas Course by January 23.
• Attend in-person Orientation on Friday, January 23.

During Orientation, you’ll receive your student ID, finalize your schedule, and connect with your academic and student life teams.

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

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

• Final Application Deadline: October 18, 2025
• Final Supporting Documents: November 1, 2025
• Enrollment Deposit: November 18, 2025
• I-20 Documents Due: December 2, 2025

Applicants With Active SEVIS Record (Transfer I-20)

• Final Application Deadline: November 15, 2025
• Supporting Documents: November 22, 2025
• Enrollment Deposit: December 15, 2025
• I-20 Documents Due: December 22, 2025

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 January 20, 2026, to attend Orientation and check in with the International Office (required for SEVIS registration).

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

• Review your financial statement in myNCF (available January 5, 2026).
• Tuition and Fees Payment Deadline January 16, 2026.
• Registration is canceled after January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM if the account is not cleared.
• All holds (billing, transcripts, immunizations) must be cleared before registration and move-in.

Tip: Avoid late fees—set up auto payments or pay in full before the deadline.

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.