New Lancer Checklist

Your LancerNet ID serves as your primary username, granting you access to various campus services resource. It's essential for logging into platforms such as myLongwood, Canvas, and the LancerNet wireless network.

Your Longwood email account (also known as Live Mail) is where you'll receive all university communications, including class updates, billing information, and important announcements. Be sure to check it often!

Activate your LancerNet ID and set up your Live Mail account

Students seeking Virginia in-state tuition rates must submit the In-State Tuition Form to determine eligibility.

Submit your in-state tuition form

Your Lancer Card (also referred to as your Longwood ID card) is required to enter buildings, access your meal plan, and more.

Submit your photo by following the steps on the Lancer Card page. Be sure to review the photo requirements and submit it before Orientation so you can pick up your card during your session.

Submit your photo

Registering for your first semester of courses at Longwood is an exciting time. The Start Here Canvas course will guide you through course selection and registration.

• Start Here will be available in March 2026.
• You’ll receive an invitation at your Longwood email address.

Informational webinars will also be available to support you through the process.

Start Here

Fall 2026 registration opens April 22. Students must complete the Start Here course before registering.

Make sure to complete your registration by June 16 so your academic department can review your schedule in advance of Orientation.

Beginning in March, you’ll receive an email about registering for New Lancer Orientation.

• Orientation is scheduled by major and held the week of July 13–17, 2026.
• You’ll choose either a morning or afternoon session.
• At Orientation, you’ll connect with faculty and students, learn about campus resources, and prepare for your transition to college.

Housing application emails will begin going out to students on April 6. The housing application is due by June 5.

Once you receive the email, be sure to complete the housing application survey. This will allow you to:

• Rank your residence hall preferences
• Select your meal plan
• Provide details for roommate matching

After all housing applications have been submitted, the Residential & Commuter Life office will begin assigning students to housing. Students will receive their housing assignment, roommate/suitemate information, and move-in instructions via their Longwood email by June 30.

An Immunization Record (completed and signed by your doctor) is required for all full-time students. The Immunization Requirements and forms can be found on the University Health Center page along with information about how to submit.

Immunization Requirements and forms

Your final high school transcript must be submitted by Orientation.

Transcripts must be:

• Official and sealed
• Sent directly through Parchment, dropped off at the Admissions Office, or mailed to:
  Admissions
  Radcliff Hall
  201 High Street
  Farmville, VA 23909

You may also bring a sealed, official copy with you to Orientation.

Note: Transfer students who have earned 24 or more college credits do not need to submit a final high school transcript.

Submit your 2026–27 FAFSA to maximize your financial aid opportunities! Once the Department of Education sends the FAFSA data to Longwood, we typically issue financial aid offers within 7 to 10 days. It is important that you file your FAFSA by March 1 (Longwood’s priority filing date) to ensure full consideration for grant funding. You may file the FAFSA after March 1; however, grant funds are limited after March 1.

File today at studentaid.gov

Some students are randomly selected for FAFSA verification to confirm financial details. If you're selected, you'll be notified by email and can view the required documents in myLongwood. Please submit the requested documents within 30 days of email notification. A verification tutorial video is available to assist you.

Verification Tutorial Video

Once your financial aid offer is available, you'll receive an email with the details. Review your award, understand the different types of aid, and accept or decline offers through myLongwood. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at finaid@longwood.edu or 434.395.2077, or book an online appointment.

If you haven’t already, be sure to accept your financial aid offer in your myLongwood account. Fall semester bills are typically sent during the first week of July. Once you receive your billing statement, you can set up a payment plan if you're interested.

Payment Plans