New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation will be from August 21st-25th, 2024.

Since we believe that Orientation is a valuable tool for success in your first semester at Moody 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 July 1.
• 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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• As a new student, your academic advisor will register you for your first-semester classes in June.
• If you wish, you may also register yourself for your first-semester schedule prior to June. Click here for registration instructions.
• If you choose to register yourself, note that transcript evaluation is a thorough process that may not be completed until June. Therefore, as registration opens, it is recommended that you register for Moody classes that likely will not transfer (e.g. If you have taken an English Composition class, you should not enroll in College Writing). 
• An Academic Advisor will notify you of any eligible transfer credits once your transcripts have been evaluated.
• You will receive information regarding College Writing Proficiency by June. For questions and deadline information, please email collegewriting@moody.edu.

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• 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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• 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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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. The ID badge contains a photo which is posted in the Online Directory with your email address to be available to the Moody community.

Please submit a passport-style photo to access@moody.edu by Friday, July 12th, 2024. 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)
  
  

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.

Once students submit their ID Badge picture and arrive to campus, there will be a card made their ID Badge picture printed on it. Upon arrival at Moody, they will be able to pick up their pass in the Student Activities Office, activate it, and begin using it.

• 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 25th. 
• 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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All unmarried students will automatically be assigned to a room on campus. Please submit a housing preference request form here by Friday, June 7^th. 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.

New Student Orientation will begin August 21st, 2024. We request that students make themselves available from August 21st through August 25th, 2024.

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.

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International Student Orientation is required for all new international students in addition to the required New Student Orientation. Move-in day is Monday, August 14th. Please schedule your flights to arrive on this day as airport pick-up will only be provided to students who arrive on August 14th from 8am-3pm. International Student Orientation will start Monday, August 19th and end on Wednesday, August 21st 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.

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