New Students

We're excited to welcome you to the Knox community for winter term 2019! This will be your go-to place to help make your journey from home to campus a smooth one. If you have questions, contact the Division of Student Development at 309-341-7222 or newstudent@knox.edu.

6 Things to Do Right Now

1. Visit your personalized student portal.
   This is where you will find your Knox "to do" list. Go to your personalized student portal to see what items you've completed and what tasks still need to be done before you arrive at Knox.
2. Learn about winter term orientation.
   When should you arrive? What will you do before classes start? It's all right here in the Winter Term Orientation Schedule.
3. Make travel arrangements now.
   Arriving by plane, train, bus, or car? Visit our Getting to Knox page for more details on how to get to campus. And if you're an international student, here's additional information on planning your arrival.
4. Learn about your academic journey.
   What kinds of courses will you take? Who will help guide you? Learn about what you can expect to happen during your academic journey at Knox.
5. Let us know your housing preferences.
   To help us match you with the best roommate possible, complete a questionnaire on your student portal. Once we learn your preferences, we'll send your assignment and ask you to approve a housing agreement, which you will also find on your student portal.
6. Submit health forms.
   Visit your personalized student portal to complete immunization and medical history forms before you arrive on campus. These forms must be completed before you can register for your classes.