Additional Resources

UofL is a new place, with new people, offices, resources and lingo to learn about. To help make it easier for you, we've put together a few other important resources we know you'll find helpful.

First Year FAQ

You're going to have a million and one questions along the way. Some of those are specific to you, but a lot of those questions are ones that many new students have. The First Year FAQ addresses those frequently asked questions and puts them in one spot to help make it easier for you. You don't know what you don't know, so read through them as you prepare to start at UofL.

UofL Lingo List

If you hear a word you don't understand, check this comprehensive glossary of common acronyms and terms. If you're still not sure what it means, check with a mentor or advisor, or contact us at firstyear@louisville.edu. We're all happy to help.

Supplies for Success

Do you have the supplies you need for class? If not, stop by the Student Success Center front desk to check out select supplies such as calculators, lab goggles and more. All you need is your student ID. Supplies can be checked out for the day up to an entire semester. Check out our supplies for success today!

What to Bring

Wondering what some of the essentials are that you'll want to have handy? These two "What to Bring" lists can assist you in making sure you have the school supplies you'll need, as well as know what to bring and what not to bring if you're living in a residence hall.

New Cards Navigator

New Cards Navigator is an interactive way for you to learn important information about UofL. As a required part of your orientation course, the three New Cards Navigator modules are accessed through the Blackboard component of your course. For students starting UofL in the fall, the first module (Know Before You Go) becomes available in your orientation course on Blackboard on August 1, and for students starting in the spring the module will be available January 1. Learn more about New Cards Navigator, how it works, and how it fits into your orientation course by reviewing the New Cards Navigator Frequently Asked Questions.

How to Reserve Study Rooms

• Belknap Academic Building
• Ekstrom Library
• Other UofL Libraries
  

Free Digital Resources

UofL is on the cutting edge in providing all students with free digital technologies that can enhance your learning, career development and job search at any stage in your time at UofL. Take advantage of these resources, such as LinkedIn Learning and Adobe Creative Cloud, to take your skills to the next level.

Registering for Courses

Are you ready to register? Have you completed the "Pre-registration questions" to lift that hold? Take care of all the essential business so you can register at your earliest opportunity, and know exactly when that is.

• Make your academic advising appointment via CardSmart.
• When are you eligible to register? Check the Registrar's schedule. Set an alarm. Or set two!
• Check for holds on your account and be sure to complete the Pre-registration Questions.
• ULink may have changed since you registered. You can watch this short video to help get you prepared and/or review step-by-step print instructions.
• Still confused? Contact your advising office or the Student Success Center. Not sure if college next semester is the right personal or financial fit? Make an appointment to evaluate your options with a Student Success Coordinator.

Time Management & Goal-Setting

One thing that *every* college student needs is a strategy for time-management and organization. Use this Schedule & Contacts document to help you get your course schedule and commitments mapped out, as well as get your advisor and professors' pertinent info all in one place. You also want to know what goals you're working toward so you know how to prioritize your time. Make a few Fall Semester Goals or Spring Semester Goals to help you stay on track to getting what you want out of each semester inside and outside of the classroom.