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New Student Hotline: (207) 859-4255 / dosoffice@colby.edu

Schedule of Mailings

Below you will find dates that will be important to you. Listed are the months when mailings will be sent to you, the dates by which critical forms must be returned by you to Colby, and arrival information. As you can see, we will be sending a great deal of material to you beginning in June!


Contents:
Return by:
EARLY JUNE
- 2007-2008 College Calendar
- Computer Account Information (includes email setup instructions)
- Colby Outdoor Orientation Trip (COOT): Information and Application
July 8
- Health Center Forms and Guidelines - Entrance to Colby requires that you have a physical exam within the past six months, and immunizations for measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, polio, and meningitis.
July 15
- Fall Semester Course Selection Materials
July 15
- Housing Preference Form
June 20
- First-Year Reading Selection
- Green Purchasing and Living Guide
- Linen Brochure
LATE JUNE
- Information from Information Technology Services (ITS) including computer purchase recommendations
- Academic Support Services Descriptions
- Matriculation Form
August 1
MID JULY
- Fall Semester Bill (sent by Student Financial Services)
August 1
- Parents' Handbook (sent by College Relations)
- Letter to Parents with Parents' Orientation Outline and AlcoholEdu information.
- Parent mailing for Echo (student newpaper) subscriptions.
EARLY AUGUST
- AlcoholEdu Information (Part I must be completed prior to your arrival on campus)
August 27
MID AUGUST
- Mailbox Number
- Housing Assignment and Telephone Number
- Orientation Outline



New students will arrive to check in for COOT and move into the residence halls on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, beginning at 9 a.m. There will be a welcome dinner for parents that evening at 6:30 p.m.


Need more information?

New Student Hotline: 207-859-4255, dosoffice@colby.edu
Dean of Students Office: 207-859-4250, dosoffice@colby.edu
Dean of Students (Housing): 207-859-4262, skcheah@colby.edu
Health Center: 207-859-4460, health_center@colby.edu
Student Activities (COOT): 207-859-4280, activity@colby.edu
Bookstore: 207-859-5400, 800-727-8506
Student Financial Services (Student Billing & Financial Aid): 207-859-4120, 800-723-4033 sfs@colby.edu
    
 

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T: 207-859-4250  |  F: 207-859-4623  |  E: dosoffice@colby.edu