Matriculation Requirements for On-site Students

1. Log on to Jefferson email and the Pulse Portal intranet

Pulse is the official University web portal, providing access to JeffMail, Banner and JEFFLINE (the library). For a tutorial on using Pulse, go here:  http://jeffline.jefferson.edu/Education/edservices/courseinfo/.

• The campus key is your personal identifier that allows access to information resources on campus. To access your Campus Key go to http://pulse.jefferson.edu/ (Click on the “Campus Key Lookup” under “Links” on the left hand side of the Pulse homepage.)
• Read the enclosed JEFF/IT letter to incoming students for technical information you need to know.

As soon as you receive this letter.

2. Update your permanent mailing address if it is different from what was indicated on your application.

• Use the Permanent Mailing online form to update your mailing address.
• If you move while you are enrolled in a Jefferson program, please be sure to update your mailing address.

As soon as you receive this letter.

3. Accept the offer of Admission

• Go to http://pulse.jefferson.edu/ after you have accessed your Campus Key and password (as outlined above) and log onto Pulse.
• Click on the “Banner” tab in the upper left corner of the page.
• Choose “Banner Web Login” and access with Campus Key and password
• Select “Student” link.
• Select “Admission information” link.
• Select “Pay Accept Deposit” link
• Pay the $300 non-refundable enrollment deposit.

Within one month of offer.

4. Complete the health insurance requirement

For information on the health insurance requirement and the optional dental insurance, please visit: http://www.jefferson.edu/jchp/studentlife/health.cfm

For assistance, please contact the Office of Student Life (215) 503-8189.

One month prior to the first class.

5.  Submit Student Medical Records to University Health Services

• Go to the Incoming Students Web page on the University Health Service's Web site at: www.jefferson.edu/uhs/incoming.cfm
• Read, print and complete all three items on the Medical Records Requirements for Incoming Students Web page:

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  • Medical Records Requirements for Incoming Students - Cover Letter
  • Medical Records Pre-Matriculation Physical Evaluation Form
  • Medical Records Requirements Meningococcal Exemption Form (if necessary)

• Mail completed forms to:
  University Health Services
  833 Chestnut Street, Suite 205
  Philadelphia, PA 19107
  215-955-6835

Begin this process as soon as possible.  It may take up to EIGHT WEEKS for this process to be completed.

At least one month prior to the first class.

6.  Complete the quiz for Federally Mandated HIPAA Training

• Follow this link to take an on-line test: http://www.jefferson.edu/jchp/HIPAA.cfm This presentation will be made available starting in June for all students who will begin in the Fall.  For all other students, the presentation will be made available approximately one month prior to your start date.
  
  For assistance, please contact the Office of Student Life (215) 503-8189.

7. Complete the quiz for  Federally Mandated Safety Training

• Follow this link to take an on-line test: http://www.jefferson.edu/jchp/Safety.cfm
  
  This presentation will be made available starting in June for all students who will begin in the Fall.  For all other students, the presentation will be made available approximately one month prior to your start date.
  
  For assistance, please contact the Office of Student Life (215) 503-8189.

Prior to registration.

8.   Contact your advisor (in person, by email or by phone) and determine which course(s) you will be taking.

• This is important, because you will not be able to register for classes until you have consulted your advisor.
• Your advisor’s name and contact information is provided in the introductory letter that accompanies this correspondence.

As soon as you receive this letter.

9. Register for course(s).

• Be sure to check in with your advisor before registering for classes.
• Do this as soon as possible!  The sooner you register for classes the better the chances of getting the courses you want.
• Log into Pulse
• Click on Banner tab at top of page
• Click on Banner Tutorial
• Click on Banner Web Demo for Students
• Click on Student Services and Financial aid and follow links for  Registration
  
  Online registration is available approximately 8 weeks prior to the start of the term.

During online registration period.