New Student Checklist for
Postbaccalaureate Pre-Professional Program (P4)
Welcome to the Jefferson Community
After you confirm your enrollment, there are additional requirements to complete before the start of the term.
Update Your Contact Information
Due Date: 4 weeks after acceptance
It’s important all students review and update their HOME and LOCAL ADDRESSES, as well as EMERGENCY CONTACT information on a regular basis.
To do so, log on to Banner Web and click on the Personal Information link.
Check Your Jefferson Email
Most departments at Jefferson, including Financial Aid, will communicate with you via your Jefferson email address. Check your email on a regular basis or set up mail forwarding at jeffmail.jefferson.edu.
Submit Medical Records
All students admitted to Thomas Jefferson University are required to complete and submit pre-matriculation health requirements no later than 30 days prior to the first day of class. Jefferson Occupational Health Network (OHN) oversees the Medical Records process. Please visit their website for instructions.
P4 students will fill out the Category A Form
If you are a current Jefferson Employee, you must visit OHN and update your records.
Submit a Child Abuse Clearance & Criminal Background Check
Due Date: 4 weeks before classes start
Begin this process early as possible, but no earlier than January 1.
- P4 requires students to submit the following:
- Criminal Background Check
- Child Abuse Clearance
- Fingerprints
- To assist you in completing this requirement we utilize CastleBranch.com to collect these materials. Please click here to begin the process.
- Once on the site, click on 'Place Order' and Package Code:
TD47 = In State Package $39.00
TD47b = Out of State Package: $44.00
- The state of Pennsylvania utilizes Idemia for their fingerprinting vendor. Please use the following access code: 1KG6ZJ
Submit Proof of Health Insurance
Due Date: 4 weeks before classes start
- All matriculated students must maintain health insurance (Dental insurance is optional).
- Incoming students (Fall Semester) will receive an email indicating when they can either waive or sign up for health insurance. We expect this email to be sent out by mid-July.
- Learn more about health and dental insurance.
- For additional questions, contact Mary Hom or (215) 503-0151
Register for Classes
Students will receive registration information from their academic advisor/program director prior to orientation
- Click here for information on how to register online (PDF)
- If you have additional questions, contact the College of Life Sciences at (215) 503-4400
Attend Orientation
You’ll receive registration information for Orientation approximately one month prior to your scheduled date.
Attendance is mandatory, so don’t forget to register!
- Two-year Program (Fall Start): August 26th Register Here!
- View Orientation FAQ's here. (Please note that some of this information pertains to programs in other Jefferson colleges)
Submit Final Transcripts
At the completion of all outstanding coursework, have an official, final transcript mailed to:
Thomas Jefferson University
Office of Admissions
130 South 9th Street, Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA 19107