b'52Make a Deposit Plan For HealthcareWhen you have decided where to enroll, you will need Colleges require that you carry health insurance, to make a deposit at that college to secure your place ineither through your parents, or by purchasing a the class and in student housing. All colleges have a plan offered by the college. Make a plan for your deposit deadline of May 1, and most require between healthcare: will you see a doctor near campus, $500 and $800. If you believe your family qualifies foror back home? What about a dentist?a deposit waiver, contact the colleges bursar. After you have made your deposit, you will be sent informationON-CAMPUS SUPPORTon selecting a roommate, freshman orientation, and your first bill. Most colleges will send a bill for the fallColleges have an array of support services to help semester by July 1, with a due date of August 1. you succeed. Become familiar with these resources SUMMER CHECKLIST and take advantage of all they have to offer. Academic Support Services provide tutoring,You will be expected to take important actions overacademic workshops, and study skills supportthe months leading up to your arrival on campus.for all students.Check your mail, email, and school portal regularly The Writing Center offers students help with any to stay on top of these tasks: aspect of their writing, from specific assignments Housing and Meal Plan: If you will be living onto general writing skills. Successful students find campus, you may be asked to complete a housingwriting centers to be a vital resource throughout questionnaire to help identify a good roommatetheir college careers.match. Make sure to carefully choose your housing Campus Security maintains safety on campus. Each option and meal plan, based on your specific needs. school will have a different system, from emergency Course Selection: The timeline and method for(blue) call boxes to phone apps (such as Rave choosing freshman courses vary by school. FollowGuardian), and escorts for students. Learn whatinstructions carefully to ensure you get the coursesyour school offers.you need and want.Multicultural Services builds an inclusive Summer Kickoff Event: Many schools host community on campus and develops connections hometown kickoff events for students and theirbetween students of different cultures, backgrounds, families. Look for an email invitation, so you canand identities.meet other incoming students and alumni.Residence Life helps ensure students smooth Work-Study: If you are accepting Work-Study, transition to campus life, which includes all issues find out about campus employment opportunities.related to campus housing.Apply for positions before school starts for the Student Health and Counseling provides healthgreatest selection. care and mental health counseling services. They Academic Placement: Many colleges require can help with anything from feelings of depression placement testing in subjects, such as math and or homesickness to flu shots and colds.writing. If the testing determines that you needOffice of Disability Services focuses on meetingto take developmental courses, be aware that thesethe needs of students with a range of disabilities. courses do not count as credit toward graduationThey can discuss the process for submittingand may prolong your time in college. documentation for your disability and schedulingCommunity College of Philadelphia (CCP) any evaluations.Placement Exam: All students enrolling at CCP must take a placement exam. Register on yourMyCCP account: www.ccp.edu/getting-started.'