This timeline is designed to help you prepare for your first semester of classes at Willamette. We will contact you by email with a reminder and additional instructions for each task. Please check your email regularly to ensure you stay on track for enrollment. You may also review your checklist and progress.
Your first step is to submit your enrollment deposit, which secures your place in our next entering class of students. Login to your applicant status page, submit the Reply to Your Offer of Admission and then submit your payment. If you have questions regarding your reply and deposit, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at bearcat@willamette.edu or 844-BEARCAT.
Please reply to your offer of admission by May 1, 2024. The final reply deadline for first year students is July 31. All transfer students must reply by August 4.
You may request a deposit extension by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Extensions will be granted for students who have submitted financial aid appeals or are awaiting financial aid offers from other institutions.
- AprilApr. 8 – May 10, 2024
Create Your Network Account and Activate Your University Email Account
The day after you pay your enrollment deposit, you can create your network account.
This will activate your university email address and enable access to all the services you'll need as a student. For reference, you can find your student ID number on your applicant status page (where you replied to your offer of admission and paid your deposit).
Failure to create your network account will delay other critical tasks, including course registration, housing and roommate assignment and bill payment.
Apr. 8, 2024Turn on Google 2-Step Authentication
Willamette University requires the use of Google 2-Step Authentication. You'll be prompted to do this immediately after network account creation and must do so within one week.
Failure to enable 2-Step Authentication within one week of account creation will lock your account. You must contact the Willamette Integrated Technology Services (WITS) Help Desk at 503-370-6767 or wits@willamette.edu from a personal email account for assistance.
Apr. 8, 2024Add Your Willamette Email Account to Your Mobile Device
Follow these instructions to add your Willamette email account, including your calendar, to your mobile device.
Apr. 8 – Aug. 26, 2024Accessible Education Services Early Advising
If you used an IEP or 504 in high school, have used accommodations at a prior college/university, have a learning difference or mental health concern, any diagnosis that could impact academic performance or would warrant an accommodation in the classroom, residence hall or other space on campus, please contact Accessible Education Services to assess what accommodations or support will be appropriate for your success.
Apr. 8 – May 31, 2024Housing Application: Step 1
One day after creating your network account, you can begin the housing application.
During this step of the process, you will use the WU Housing Portal to:
- Review the Housing Contract and sign acknowledging you accept the terms;
- Make a decision regarding your renters insurance for your residence hall room; and,
- Submit your lifestyles and likings information, which will help us match you with your roommate(s).
If you do not plan to live on campus, please contact Residence Life and Housing to confirm your eligibility.
- MayMay 1, 2024
Reply to Your Offer of Admission and Submit Enrollment Deposit
Submit your enrollment deposit in your applicant status page to secure your place in the next entering cohort. The enrollment deposit is non-refundable and will be applied to your first semester bill. You’ll also be able to confirm your preferred first name at this time, which will be used in future communication and to create your network account.
You may request a deposit extension by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Extensions will be granted for students who have submitted financial aid appeals or are awaiting financial aid offers from other institutions.
- JuneJun. 3–14, 2024
Housing Application: Step 2
During this step, you will find or confirm your roommate through the WU Housing Portal. All roommate requests must be mutual, meaning, each student must request each other. You can bypass this phase if you would like the system to match you based on the answers you provided in your lifestyles and likings information.
- AugustAug. 13, 2024
Early Arrival: Football
Recruited student athletes for football will arrive and move into their assigned residence hall and room.
Aug. 15, 2024Early Arrival: Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women's Triathlon, Women's Volleyball
Recruited student athletes for men's soccer, women's soccer, women's triathlon, women's volleyball will arrive and move into their assigned residence hall and room.
Aug. 21, 2024Campus Housing Arrival and Move In
Move into your on-campus housing.
Aug. 21–25, 2024Opening Days
Opening Days will introduce you to the resources you need to achieve success throughout your first semester and beyond.
Aug. 26, 2024First Day of Classes
Fall semester classes begin. You can access the full academic calendar online.