What is the checklist for Getting Started with your first semester at Reach?
Use this guide, once admitted, to help you prepare for your first semester at Reach.
Please note: this guidance is for candidates admitted to the Reach Teachers College. All other candidates should review their faculty’s admissions and onboarding checklist.
Before your first semester begins, there are four steps every candidate must complete. These steps are detailed for all candidates in the Welcome Packet emailed upon admission to the University.
Have questions? Email apply@reach.edu
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Sign Your Enrollment Agreement (EA) |
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Watch for Your Reach Account Credentials & Sign In
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Complete Both Orientations
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Attend & Pass Required CAS 50 Pre-Semester Course This is your 2-week, pre-semester course & gateway to your first semester enrollment. Please note: Candidates employed through the EdWell Apprenticeship Program (TX) are meeting this course requirement directly through required district apprenticeship program sessions, and will not be enrolled for nor completing CAS50 with Reach. |

Notes for Success
- The Registrar will enroll candidates into courses aligned to the approved degree program Scope and Sequence. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation of your schedule in your Reach email.
🔗 Learn More: University Catalog, Course Catalog & Candidate Handbook - Your dedicated advisor will be assigned and will reach out about one week before the start of the semester in January. All candidates may contact CandidateSuccess-edu@reach.edu before an advisor is assigned.
- Submit any required transcripts to Apply@Reach.edu (institution-to-institution only — scanned copies not accepted)
🔗 Learn More: How Transfer credit works at Reach - Complete your 2026–2027 FAFSA if you haven't already — Reach school code: 042637
🔗 Learn More: Reach Billing and Financial Aid - Bookmark the Academic Calendar!
- Need more support? See who to contact for additional questions.