New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation will be from August 20th-24th, 2025.

Since we believe that Orientation is a valuable tool for success in your first semester at Moody in Chicago; it is expected that you will rearrange your schedule as needed to attend the entire orientation. Please do not plan work or other responsibilities during these dates until you know the schedule of required sessions.

The first day of Orientation is Move-In Day and Parent Orientation. During this time, parents and families are encouraged to come alongside their new students and experience the Moody community.

You can always click here to visit the New Student Webpage to view the most current information and checklist deadlines. (PRO TIP: If your parents/family/friends are involved in your college planning process, you can forward this email to them right now! They will thank you!)

More information about Student Orientation as well as Parent Orientation and the schedule can be found on our Student and Parent Orientation page.  

If you have any questions concerning Orientation, please contact the Office of Student Activities and Orientation at studentactivities@moody.edu.

Shortly after you pay your matriculation deposit, you will receive an email to your personal email address with information regarding your Moody login and email address. Go to outlook.office365.com and log in with your username@moody.edu and your given Moody password. 

All future communication will be sent there, so be sure to check for new messages often. 

Having issues with your Moody login or email address? Contact ITS at 312-329-4067 or its@moody.edu.

• Priority Deadline is June 30th.
• The FAFSA is required to receive Moody's full-tuition grant. Complete and submit the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/. Please use school code 001727. International students with F-1 status are exempt from this requirement.
• If you want to take out loans, please complete the Loan Agreement (MPN) and Entrance counseling (https://studentaid.gov/)

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After receiving login credentials, please read and sign the Student Life Guide. Please see attached guide for further instruction.

Instructions for Completing Student Life Guide (PDF)

• Due: June 1st
• Each of our Undergraduate students participates in a Practical Christian Ministry (PCM) every semester at Moody. The PCM department will enroll you in a PCM based on the input you provide in the PCM New Student Form regarding your interests and abilities. You must complete this form online by June 1st.

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• Within a few weeks of admission, your academic advisor will send you your program plan and registration information. Once you have received those things, you may register for fall classes.
• Click here for registration instructions and FAQs.
• If you have earned prior college credit and submitted your official transcript(s) to Moody, your academic advisor will provide you with a transfer credit evaluation within a few weeks of admission.
• If you are expecting transfer credit, you can wait to register until you have received your evaluation. Or you may start registering for courses you know you will not be transferring.
• You will receive information regarding College Writing Proficiency by June. For questions and deadline information, please email collegewriting@moody.edu.

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All students are required to wear an ID badge while on Moody's campus. This ID Badge is used for identification purposes and electronic door access in all buildings.

Please submit a passport-style photo to access@moody.edu by Friday, July 12th, 2025. ID photos must meet the following requirements:

• Recent color photo 
• Neutral solid color/blank background (Tip: You can use a sheet as a background) 
• Bright, even lighting (Avoid shadows on your face) 
• Centered, frontal view of full face – no profile 
• Cropped from just above the top of the head to the collarbone 
• Eyes open and visible (wear prescription glasses if you normally do so)
  
  

When submitting your photo, you must include:

• Your first and last name
• Moody ID Number
• Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student
• Whether you are an on-campus or commuter student

Not including this information results in delays in having the ID printed, because we need this information before we can print.

Smiling is encouraged for these photos. No one else may be in the photo. Photos must not be edited or modified. Senior pictures, school photos, or photos with hats, sunglasses and/or other props will not be accepted. You will be notified if the photo isn't approved. 

By submitting a photo before your arrival to campus, you will expedite your move-in wait time and avoid long lines. Should you choose not to submit a photo prior to orientation, one will be taken that day. You also risk longer wait times during check-in, as the photo must be taken before move-in.

The U-Pass is a pass that allows access to public transportation in Chicago via the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). This includes the “L” train system as well as the bus system. The benefits of this pass include use of transportation at a decreased price, unlimited use throughout the semester, and transport to other required/non-required activities such as PCM, church, off campus events, work, etc.

Students should submit their U-Pass photo here. Once submitted, their pass will be ordered and printed. If submitted before August 1st, arriving students will be able to pick up their pass in the Student Activities Office, activate it, and begin using it.

• Due by July 15. 
• The State of Illinois requires an Immunization History, HIPAA Privacy Form acknowledgment, and a Physical Examination along with a Tuberculosis screening. These must be submitted on Moody's official form with each page signed by your doctor.

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All unmarried students will automatically be assigned to a room on campus. Please submit a housing preference request form here by July 3rd. If you would like to submit a request after this date, please contact housing@moody.edu. The Residence Life staff will do their best to honor each request; however, they cannot guarantee your requested space will be available. Married housing on-campus is in high demand and very limited. If you would like information about married housing, please email housing@moody.edu.

Students must submit their final transcripts (high school, college, CLEP, and AP) after all grades have been posted. Request official transcripts to be sent directly to the Admissions office. Transfer credit evaluations will not be complete until final transcripts are submitted.

Please provide your emergency contact information so that we can provide quality care to you in the event you experience a personal medical emergency.

Your emergency contact can be a parent, spouse, family member, or friend. We need you to enter the person’s name, their relationship to you, and their phone contact number.

Please follow the steps below to successfully submit your emergency contact information:

1. Go to my.moody.edu and sign in.
2. Click on Student Center under Academic Self-Service on the Students tab.
3. Click on Emergency Contact under Personal Information at the bottom of the page.
4. Click Add An Emergency Contact, fill out the form, and hit save.
5. You may add more than one emergency contact if desired, but please specify which emergency contact is the primary contact.

New Student Orientation will begin August 20th, 2025. We request that students make themselves available from August 20th through August 24th, 2025.

Any exceptions must be approved by the Office of Student Activities and Orientation. If you wish to discuss any special circumstances regarding your attendance at Orientation, please email studentactivities@moody.edu.

Please contact the Office of Student Activities and Orientation at studentactivities@moody.edu if you have any questions about New Student Orientation.

More Information 

International Student Orientation is required for all new international students in addition to the required New Student Orientation. Move-in day is Monday, August 18th. Please schedule your flights to arrive on this day as airport pick-up will only be provided to students who arrive on August 18th from 8am-4pm. International Student Orientation will start Monday, August 18th and end on Wednesday, August 20th with the mandatory New Student Orientation occurring the rest of the week as mentioned above. Please contact iso@moody.edu if you have any questions.

More Information 

• All Chicago Campus undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in Moody's health insurance plan. If you are already covered by another insurance plan, you may submit an insurance waiver form online by August 24th. 
• If you are an international student (with F-1 Visa status) you are required to have Moody's health insurance for yourself and any spouse/child(ren) that live with you.

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