{"id":76,"date":"2026-07-15T14:03:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T18:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/?page_id=76"},"modified":"2026-07-22T16:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:52:10","slug":"checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/orientation\/first-year-orientation\/checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Freshman Pre-Orientation Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" 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class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cge\/pre-arrival-info-for-incoming-students\/\" target=\"_blank\"  ><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">International Student Orientation<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/orientation\/dual-enrolled-student-orientation\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Dual Enrolled Student Orientation<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/orientation\/guest-student-orientation\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Guest Student Orientation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/academic-advising\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Academic Advising<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/academic-success-specialists\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Academic Success Specialists<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/tutoring-supplemental-instruction\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Tutoring &amp; Supplemental Instruction<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/placement-exams\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Placement Exams<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/first-gen-success\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">First Gen Success<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a checklist of important items to complete prior to your orientation. These will help you to be better prepared for your session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Before Attending:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take your <strong>placement exams<\/strong>, if needed. You can find them in your Canvas account here: <a href=\"http:\/\/canvas.flint.umich.edu\"><strong>canvas.flint.umich.edu<\/strong><\/a>. Log in with your uniqname and password. Students are asked to complete placement exams <strong>at least two weeks prior to orientation, if at all possible<\/strong>. Placement exam results are necessary to guide academic advising and course registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you or your guest need accommodations or have dietary restrictions please email us at <a href=\"mailto:orientationflint@umich.edu\"><strong>orientationflint@umich.edu<\/strong><\/a> so we can assist you.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beginning in <strong>March<\/strong>: Take the <strong>College Student Inventory<\/strong> (CSI)&nbsp; Check your UM-Flint email (<a href=\"http:\/\/email.umflint.edu\/\"><strong>email.umich.edu<\/strong><strong>)<\/strong><\/a> for the link to your CSI. The subject line will be \u201cUM-Flint Critical Steps: Take the College Student Inventory (CSI).\u201d At orientation, you will schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor to discuss the results of this survey.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the Sexual Misconduct Training online module. This program is UM-Flint\u2019s online sexual assault and prevention program that all students are required to take. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/my.umflint.edu\"><strong>my.umflint.edu<\/strong><\/a> and within the \u201c<strong>Popular Links &amp; Services<\/strong>\u201d section, select <strong>Sexual Misconduct Training. <\/strong>You will need to log in with your uniqname and LAN password.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the Anti-Hazing Module located in <a href=\"https:\/\/canvas.flint.umich.edu\/\"><strong>Canvas<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mcard.umflint.edu\/\"><strong>Get your MCard<\/strong><\/a>. The MCard is your UM-Flint photo identification card that gives you access to different resources on campus. This online portal allows you to submit an appropriate identification photo. Submitted Mcard photos are subject to approval, and should resemble a traditional Driver\u2019s License or other ID photo. Complete your request online two weeks before your Orientation session.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Day of Orientation:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your Orientation is held in the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/b2pb2uecZtd5E2zq8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riverfront Center<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your Orientation is held in the University Center or the Murchie Science Building \u2013 Please park in the Mill Street parking ramp. Address: Mill Street Parking Deck 402 Mill St Flint, MI 48502<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will need your UMID#, unique name and password to complete some of the activities \u2013 please be sure to bring them if you don\u2019t have them memorized! Don\u2019t forget your charged device for DUO!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are feeling unwell the day of your orientation, we ask that you please reschedule the orientation session you attend. You can reschedule your orientation in <a href=\"http:\/\/sis.umflint.edu\/\">SIS <\/a>under the tab <strong>New Students Menu<\/strong> then click <strong>Register<\/strong> or <strong>Reschedule an Orientation.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Ebj3h2VC9pBnhLVKU8dd2We1gQTThnv6LB6yu_qZKLQ\/edit?tab=t.0\">Print-only Freshman Pre-Orientation Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below is a checklist of important items to complete prior to your orientation. These will help you to be better prepared for your session. 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