
August 6th - 14th, 2022
New Student Checklist
“First R.O.A.R.” New Student Orientation will take place August 6th – 14th, 2022 on the campus of Stillman College.
The items listed below must be completed in order to attend.
Please view the dates below for Informational Zoom Sessions. Any additional questions, comments, or concerns, please contact:
Ms. Elizabeth Wyatt
Coordinator of New Student Orientation
nso@stillman.edu
- 1. Send In Final Transcript
Final Transcript Submission (Upon Graduation)
Final official transcripts can be submitted by your school or designee by the following methods:
Electronic transcript directly to admissions@stillman.edu
Mail your OFFICIAL transcript(s) to the
Office of Admissions, 3601 Stillman Blvd., Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
- 2. Accept Admissions Offer & Register for New Student Orientation
Orientation reservations let us know you’ll be joining us at Stillman College! Reserve your space in the upcoming class by submitting the following non-refundable fees. Check your original acceptance letter to locate the link for Enrollment/Orientation Fee. The Orientation Fee is $70, you can pay this now or choose to have it billed to your account.
- 3. Apply, Accept, and Verify Financial Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Apply for UNCF Scholarships.
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Students need to make sure they are paying close attention to aid given and amount of aid received. To successfully move from semester to semester students must have a zero bill, this means that any amount not covered by financial aid needs another plan to pay.
- 4. Secure your Dorm Room
Complete the housing application to begin securing your room for the Fall 2022 semester.
http://stillman.edu/student-life/apply-for-housing/
Housing Reservation Fee- $200 or $300 (Check housing accommodations for pricing).
Follow this link to Stillman’s website to view pricing on the Residence Halls available. http://stillman.edu/student-life/housing-residential-life/.
Please note: Financial Aid must be applied, accepted, and verified to reserve room.
- 5.Submit Immunization Records/FERPA/HIPAA/Student Health History
An email from Mrs.Tomalisa Washington through Magnus Health will be sent to you, once enrollment confirmation is completed. It will come to the email provided by Stillman College. Please pay special attention to the contents of this email. Upload all requested documents and answer all questions.
- 6. Create your Schedule
Your schedule will be determined by your major. All new students will be block scheduled and transfer students classes will be based on degree audits.
- 7. Stillman-ish-Virtual New Student Information Sessions
Register for Informational Zoom Sessions for First Time and Transfer Students
The objectives for these sessions are to prepare new students for their arrival to campus for the Fall 2022 semester, to ease the burden of the transition from high school to college, and connect and engage with first time college and transfer students to remove any barriers in the onboarding process to become a student.
- June 9: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Information Session)
- June 23: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Taking Care of Business: Session 1)
- July 7: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Taking Care of Business: Session 2)
- July 21: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Taking Care of Business: Session 3)
New Student Orientation Schedule
Saturday, August 6th
8:30 AM-1:30 PM Check In/Move In
12:30 PM-1:30 PM Lunch
2:00 PM -4:00PM Students can relax, unpack, mingle, and get settled until dinner.
3:30 PM -4:30 PM Parent’s Panel
4:30 PM-6:00 PM Dinner
6:15 PM -7:15 PM Free time: Students can relax and get ready for the rest of the night’s events.
7:30 PM- 8:30 PM Opening ceremony
9:00 PM -11:00 PM Tiger Night Out
Sunday, August 7th
10:00 AM-2:00 PM Check In/Move In
8:00 AM-9:15 AM Breakfast for Students already checked in
9:30 AM- 12:30 PM Breakout Session
12:30 PM-1:50 PM Lunch
2:00 PM -4:30 PM Parent’s Panel
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Meet your Orientation Leaders
5:00 PM-6:30 PM Dinner
7:00 PM- 8:00 PM Becoming the Epitome of a Stillman Man or Woman: Session 1
8:30 PM – UNTIL Freshman Class Meeting
Monday, August 8th
7:30 AM-8:45 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM-12:00 PM Performance Testing
12:15 PM-1:45 PM Lunch
2:00 PM- 3:00 PM Group Meeting
3:00 PM-4:15 PM Campus Tours
4:30 PM -6:00 PM Dinner
6:30 PM -7:30 PM Opening Ritual
8:00 PM – UNTIL Community Building In Residence Halls/Meet the RAs
Tuesday, August 9th
7:30 AM -8:45 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM -12:15 PM Breakout Sessions
12:30 PM -1:50 PM Lunch
2:00 PM-4:15 PM Breakout Sessions
4:30 PM-6:00 PM Dinner
6:30 PM-8:30 PM Trap and Paint
9:00 PM-10:00 PM Group Practice
Wednesday, August 10th
7:30 AM-8:45 AM Breakfast
9:00PM-12:00AM Breakout Sessions
12:30PM -1:50 PM Lunch
2:00 PM -4:15 PM Breakout Sessions
4:30 PM -5:45 PM Dinner
6:00 PM-8:00 PM Becoming the Epitome of Stillman man and woman: Session Two
8:15 PM -9:45 PM Group Practice
10:00 PM-Until Movie Night on The Yard
Thursday, August 11th
7:30AM -8:15 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM -12:15 PM Breakout Sessions
12:30 PM -1:50 PM Lunch
2:00 PM -5:00 PM Breakout Sessions
5:15 PM -6:45 PM Dinner
7:00 PM -9:00 PM School Survival Guide
Friday, August 12th
7:30 AM-8:30 AM Breakfast
8:30AM -9:40 AM Group Meeting
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuscaloosa Trolley Tours
12:30PM -1:50 PM Lunch
2:00 PM -3:00 PM Final Skit Practice
3:15 PM -5:00 PM Breakout Sessions
5:15 PM -6:45 PM Dinner
7:00 PM -9:00 PM Presentation of Group Skits
Saturday, August 13th
8:30 AM -9:45 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM-1:00 PM Dripping in Stillman Water Day
1:00 PM-2:30 PM Lunch
2:30 PM -5:00 PM Shuttles
5:30 PM-7:00 PM Dinner
7:30-UNTIL Induction Practice
Sunday, August 14th
11:00 AM-1:00 PM Brunch
1:00 PM-3:00 PM Freetime to get ready for New Student Induction Ceremony
3:30 PM New Students report to line up for the New Student Induction Ceremony
3:45 PM Start Processional to Chapel
4:00 PM-6:00 PM New Student Induction Ceremony
Professional Dress: Black and White (Dresses, Ties, Blazers, Slacks, etc.
6:30 PM-8:30 PM A Taste of Stillman Red Carpet Event and Dinner
Students can wear what they wore to the New Student Induction Ceremony or there is some time to change into an outfit of choice.