Welcome to Allen College!
Mandatory New Student Orientation is on Friday, January 10, 2025.
We are excited to have you join the Allen College family. Orientation is an exciting and important, one-day event that is required for all incoming students. Orientation is designed to welcome you to campus and familiarize you with your program. It is an opportunity to meet your faculty, make new friends and discover the supportive community that is Allen!
Orientation Deadlines and Requirements
- Thursday, November 14, 2024: Deadline to RSVP and confirm Orientation attendance.
- Confirm attendance by email admissions@xsdvoip.com or phone (319) 226-2014. Failure to confirm may result in withdrawal from your program.
- Orientation is held on campus unless preapproved by your program director.
- Thursday, December 12, 2024: Deadline for all Orientation requirements. Check Document Tracking in your student portal, MyPulse to track new requirements. Follow links for detailed instructions.
- Access your Allen College email account; instructions were sent to the personal email you have on file.
- Electronically sign and return the Adobe Sign documents sent to your Allen College email.
- Complete CliftonStrengths (not required for students approved for virtual orientation).
- You can use your CliftonStrengths in all aspects of life: academically and personally! We will use this report during your orientation and into your education journey with Allen College.
- Complete UPH Training Station modules in Cornerstone.
- Complete Blackboard training.
- Bring government issued ID to orientation (state license or passport).
- If not already completed, submit a copy of CNA certification (BSN only) to admissions@xsdvoip.com.
Checklist items can be tracked through MyPulse. Materials previously submitted do not have to be resent.
Failure to submit all requisite forms by Wednesday, January 5, 2025, will result in a HOLD. A hold stops access to grades, transcripts, Blackboard and registration. Class attendance is also restricted.