Net ID / Email
First, all new students must set-up a Heidelberg email account. The Net ID provides access to various accounts on campus, including your University email account, your campus home drive, access to Moodle (the University's learning management system) and secure access to the University's wireless network.
Orientation
Second, all new students must register for an orientation session. To register, you must be signed into OASIS2. Orientation will prepare you for your new academic adventure while facilitating scheduling and offer adjustment strategies to your new social life on campus. It is designed to deliver the most important information you need as a new student, as well as integrating you into the Heidelberg University community.
Math Placement Test
Determine your readiness to take each of the various introductory level mathematics courses available at Heidelberg University. This will need to be completed before Orientation. You must be logged into OASIS2 to take the Math Placement test. Students who have transfer credit for a specific math course (MTH 115, 121, 210, 222) are exempt from taking this placement test.
Foreign Language Placement Test
If you have previous experience in a foreign language, plan to take this placement test at Orientation to determine your level of placement into Heidelberg’s General Education Curriculum language requirement.
Health Forms
You must complete a series of health forms with Stoner Health Center. All forms should be sent directly to Stoner Health Center; please do not send forms to admission counselors, coaches, etc. Send copies only; please do not send originals. Completed forms must be received before you are permitted to attend class, participate in athletics, or move into the residence halls. Please note that there is a 2-week processing period for all health forms.
Health Insurance Waiver
All full-time undergraduate students will be billed for health insurance (coverage extends one full year beginning in August). If you have insurance, you will have the option to waive the University offered insurance after July 1st, and the charge will be removed from your account. All students are required to have health insurance coverage. You must be logged into OASIS2 to complete the waiver.
MyHousing
If you plan to live on campus, visit MyHousing to fill out a housing application. MyHousing is also used to choose roommates and to make room selections at specified times. You must be logged into OASIS2 to complete MyHousing application. For more information, check out /studentlife/residencelife/housinginfo/newstudents.
Commuter Student
If you plan to commute, download a Request for Commuter Status, which can be mailed to the Campus Life Office or turned in at Orientation. Adult students are exempt from completing this form.
Meal Plan
All students living on campus are required to have a meal plan; there are several options available. Meal plans are also available for commuter students. More details: http://www.campusdish.com/en-us/CSMA/Heidelberg
TouchNet On-line Payment
The payment gateway is a safe and secure way to make tuition payments either by ACH (electronic check) or by credit card (Mastercard, Discover or American Express). Provide access to a parent or guardian who is responsible for making payments. You must be logged into OASIS2 to access the on-line payment venue.
Watch an instructional video about Orientation and how to check off items on the checklist.