What happens during check-in?
Check-in is from 12–1:30 pm on August 15 at Skyhawk Station. During check-in, FLC staff and students will welcome you to the JumpStart program. You will receive your residence hall keys and Skycard (campus ID) and complete any outstanding requirements. Once you are checked in, you can move into your residence hall. We will host an opening dinner for Compass students and families that evening.
What should I bring to campus?
You will move directly into your fall housing assignment when you arrive for JumpStart. Bring all the belongings you will need for the academic year.
Where will I be living?
All students participating in JumpStart will live in their fall housing assignment during the one-week experience.
How often will my room get cleaned?
Communal bathrooms will be cleaned regularly.
How do I do laundry on campus?
Laundry facilities are available in your residence hall.
Who do I contact for academic accommodations?
Contact the Accessibility Resource Center for support with academic, housing, and other accommodations that help ensure equal access and opportunity on campus.
Can I bring a service animal or an emotional support animal?
If a service animal will accompany you on campus, we recommend contacting the Accessibility Resource Center for assistance with your animal's transition. If you are living in campus housing, you will need to register your service animal with the office.
If you are interested in bringing an emotional support animal (ESA) while attending FLC, you will need documentation from a licensed mental health provider.
Do I need to complete my New Student Checklist before the program starts?
Yes. Complete your New Student Checklist before arriving on campus. You will also need to upload a photo for your Skycard before the program starts. Find your checklist items in your admission portal.
Do I attend Orientation?
Yes. Orientation is required for all first-year students. You'll meet other students, participate in programs, and connect with campus resources. Register for an Orientation date that works for you during the summer.
Find more Orientation details
Do I need to participate in all the year-long Compass programming?
Yes. Students must complete all required Compass programming to be considered for full admission to Fort Lewis College the following year.
What happens if I don't finish the Compass Program?
Each student's situation is reviewed individually. If a student does not meet the requirements of the Compass Program, their enrollment may be revoked following a review by a committee and the student.