New Students

Deadlines & Forms

To confirm your enrollment, submit your deposit by Thursday, December 14. Shortly after submitting your deposit, Reed will send you an email with information and instructions for setting up your computer account and email.

After you set up your computer account, you can access the required forms online.

Below is a list of forms and action items that we ask you to complete in order to start your academic journey. Should you encounter issues completing the forms, please contact the Orientation team. 

All required forms and action items are noted with an asterisk*

Action Items & Due Dates

December 8

  • Disability Accommodation Request Form (Housing) 
    Fill this form out to request accommodations for housing. Students are welcome to request accommodations at any time. However, Disability and Accessibility Resources’ (DAR) ability to fulfill approved housing accommodations later than December 8 is dependent on the current available housing inventory. 

December 15

  • Billing Information Release Form*
    Authorize Reed to release detailed information about your college billing account to your parents, other family members, trustees, or banks.
  • Disability Accommodation Request Form Academic
    Complete to request accommodations for classes. Students are welcome to request accommodations at any time. However, to have accomoodations set up prior to the start of Spring Semester, Disability and Accessibility Resources (DAR) recommend's submitting this form and scheduling a meeting as soon as possible.
  • Final High School Transcript Due to Admission*
    If you have been enrolled in college this year, send your final transcript to the admission office at the completion of the semester. Your final transcript must be on file before you can register for spring classes. Our offer of admission is contingent upon the successful completion of your current academic program. 
  • Health Insurance Waiver
    This form is required if you have comparable health insurance coverage and want to opt out of the Reed plan. If you do not submit a waiver, you will be charged for Reed's health insurance.
  • Housing Application*
    Required for all incoming first-year and transfer students covered under our residency requirements. Students who need Spring-only housing after December 15, 2023, will be offered housing based on room availability. For more information about living on campus, visit the residence life website.
  • Social Security or Tax ID Number*
    Federal regulations require that students provide a Social Security number or Tax ID so the college can issue a 1098-T tax form. See IRS Publication 970 for more information. If you do not have a Social Security number or Tax ID, or do not wish to provide it, indicate that on this form.
  • Statement of Financial Responsibility*
    Outlines the student’s personal responsibility for college charges assessed to their account.
  • Student Profile and Contact Information*
    In IRIS, update your personal information (including your preferred first name, gender, pronouns, and orientation t-shirt size) and contact information (including your mailing address, phone number) and emergency contacts. 
  • Tuition Insurance Refund Plan Waiver
    This form is required if you want to opt out of tuition insurance, which covers 70 percent of the term’s tuition and fees if you withdraw for medical reasons. Learn more about tuition insurance on our website. 

January 5