Are you “Ram Ready” for Spring 2026?

Welcome to your one-stop checklist full of everything you need to get done before you start your semester!

Upcoming Dates

January

• 1.2 — Residence Halls Open- Students may Return
• 1.5 — Spring Payment Deadline
• 1.8 — Res Life Leader Training
• 1.9 — All Student Leader Training
• 1.12 — New Student Check In & Orientation
• 1.12 — Online Classes Begin
• 1.14 — Seated Classes Begin

Ram Ready Checklist

• File FAFSA
• Apply for housing
• Register for classes
• Apply for parking permit
• Register for meal plan 
• Verify financial awards
• Buy course materials
• Set up financial plan
• Pay bill by deadline
• Plan a return date to campus
• Return to NCU
• Begin classes!

Resources

ADMITTED STUDENTS

ONE STOP | onestop@northcentral.edu | 612.343.5030

• Make sure you have filed your FAFSA at studentaid.gov
• Support to understand your self-service bill and financial aid
• Reach out with loan questions
• Learn more about any holds on your account
• Update your meal plan and/or add a NEW! Value Meal Plan
• Sign up for direct deposit student refunds
• Complete most tasks related to class registration, financial clearance and payment, major changes, and more!

ACCOMODATIONS TEAM | ada@northcentral.edu

• Get ready for fall and submit your request for academic, medical, dietary, and ESA-related accommodations here on skyline

ACADEMIC SUCCESS | academicsuccess@northcentral.edu

• Prepare for your semester by connecting with an Academic Coach or utilizing academic resources on skyline

COUNSELING SERVICES | counseling@northcentral.edu

• Learn more about on and off-campus counseling options
• Fill out a on-campus counseling intake form

HOUSING | housing@northcentral.edu

• Ask specific questions about your housing placement or room change requests
• Need an alternative move in date than listed above, schedule a housing check-in
• Check out of summer housing

CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY | security@northcentral.edu | 612.343.4445

• If you need parking for the fall, fill out your parking application

OTHER HELPFUL CONTACTS

Graduate and Professional Education – 612.343.4184 – graduatestudies@northcentral.edu

Online Education – Lynelle Hovde | lrhovde@northcentral.edu or Sydney Knights | srknight@northcentral.edu