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In the Now: August FAQ
As the school year rolls on different situations and questions arise.  As a result, our more frequently asked questions for each month will be posted below.  If you do not see a topic covered, please review our Frequently Asked Questions page or feel free to e-mail us at parents@memphis.edu or at 901.678.2115.

Important Dates and Deadlines

To stay up to date on all upcoming dates and deadlines, please check out our UMparent calendar

July 30-Aug 2: Frosh Camp Session III

August 9: Last Day of Classes (2nd and Full Summer)

August 9: Priority and Resident Parking Permits go on sale, 9:00 am

August 10: Final Exams (2nd and Full Summer)

August 23-25: Residence Hall Move-In*

August 24: Fee Payment Deadline, 4:30 pm

August 24: Last Day of Regular Registration

August 24-September 1: Opening Week Events

August 25: First Day of Classes, Fall 2012 Semester (Most classes begin on Monday, August 27)

August 25-30: Late Registration Period

August 27: New Student Convocation, 2:15 pm in Rose Theatre

August 30: Last Day to Add or Change Sections

*Residence Hall Move-In:

Thursday, August 23, 2012 – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

  • Residents of Freshmen First Floor (Richardson Towers North and Richardson Towers South 7th floors)
  • Emerging Leaders and Honors Program Residents
  • Living Learning Complex Residents

Friday, August 24, 2012 – 10 AM – Noon

  • Rawls Hall Residents

Friday, August 24, 2012- 1 PM – 4:30 PM

  • All other Residents

Saturday, August 25, 2012 – 1 PM – 4:30 PM

  • All other Residents

Immunization Forms for New Students

The Student Health Services office maintains a website that outlines the immunizations that new students will need to receive before registering for classes.  Tennessee state law dictate that all students comply with the immunization requirements as outlined.  Completion of the immunization form is required to register full time.

Required Immunizations

Certificate of Immunization


Enrollment Verification

Do you need verification that you student is enrolled for medical insurance, car insurance, or anything else? Students can request enrollment verification from the National Student Clearinghouse  or from the Registrar’s office.  For complete details on how to request enrollment verification, please click here.


Adult and Commuter Student Services

Within the University, there is an office dedicated to adult and commuter students and serving their unique needs. They offer many resources for students that commute to campus, including

  • A commuter lounge with couches, microwave and refrigerator
  • Quiet study area with computers
  • Complimentary hot beverages
  • Monthly e-newsletter
  • Seminars with topics of interest to commuter students
  • Transportation Information (Bus schedules, Carpool information)
  • Commuter Student Association (CSA)
  • For more information, please visit their website by clicking here.

Student Newspaper

Do you want to know what is going on on-campus from a student point of view?  Read the student newspaper, The Daily Helmsman, by clicking here. It is published once a week during the summer.

Important Links:

UMparent Calendar

Opening Week Activities

Residence Life

New Student Convocation

Student Health Services

Enrollment Verification

Adult & Commuter Student Services

The Daily Helmsman

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