Information on Naviance, requesting transcripts and letters of recommendation, the common app and other related information.
Hello Seniors!
Are you ready for this year? You will enjoy many fun activities just for seniors, but also you’ll experience many unexpected ups and downs along with emotions that may surprise you…Senior Sunrise, Homecoming, ”I get to do this!” “This is the last time I’ll ever…” “I have to teach the underclassmen that” “I can’t believe how freshmen block the hallways!” Prom, Senior Sunset, Graduation, and more.
Just a heads up on the college application process: requesting transcripts, requesting Letters of Recommendation (LOR), submitting Common App forms by a teacher/counselor…EVERYTHING IS IN NAVIANCE!!
And it's a process...never done all at one time or in one day!
Naviance: Only students have an account; no password is needed – just use your LuHi email and Google Chrome
Single Sign on is the ONLY button used!
Naviance – “Colleges I’m Applying To” page…you must update the info in the “EDIT” option for each college
“Yes, I have submitted my application”…this box must be checked for Ms Lietzau or Ms Noffze or Mr. Tewes to send a transcript and other forms to the colleges
Requesting Transcripts: directions are on the HomePage of Naviance when you first login (also see details in Ms. Lietzau's email August 27)
Requesting LOR: go to the “Colleges I’m Applying To” page, go to the bottom of your college list to start the request process
MUST speak in personal with the recommender you are asking to write your letter!
Common App (CA): if your colleges use this, complete all the necessary parts and then submit the application on the Common App website
If a college is not listed in CA, their application will be on their college website.
Common App forms for teachers & counselor: those are completed in Naviance and the counselor will submit them AFTER you have submitted your application
If you’re deadline is sooner than Nov 1, you must email, leave a sticky note, or speak to the counselor directly
I will be visiting your Theology 4 class the week of September 4&5. During those 35 minutes together, we will request transcripts for all your colleges, request LOR’s from LuHi teachers/staff, and you will receive a transcript copy for your personal use.
Plan to bring your own iPad or laptop to class that day! It will make things run more smoothly!
Below is a general timeline of what will be happening this school year for college applications.
-If you are not applying to college, there are still a few items below that apply to you.
-Please read carefully and put these dates on your calendar.
Thank you in advance for a great start to Senior Year!
Cheering you onward and upward!
Ms Denise Noffze
Academic & College Advisor
2025
June-August 15 Complete as many college applications as possible!
-CCU, GCU, DBU: applications are open now and always free
GCU-no essay, takes 15-20 minutes to complete
-Common App should be completed (if you have 2 or more colleges who use it)
July 30-August 1 Common App and Naviance Roll Over days
Do NOT do any work on these websites on these days!
August-December Retake ACT/SAT if needed
-Colleges will NOT accept ACT/SAT scores after December of Sr yr
-Check w/ the college to see if they will make a special exception
August 2-15 Update “Colleges I’m Applying To” college list in Naviance
Check out scholarships on various websites (see below)
August 2-15 Complete the Questions in the “My Colleges” tab in Common App
Complete the FERPA agreement (yes, waive your rights) (it allows us to send your documents without calling you into the office every time we need to hit send)
August 15-Dec 10 Request Initial Transcripts in Naviance (Ms Lietzau is our Registrar)
Directions for transcript requests on Naviance Home page
Initial Transcripts ONLY at this time!
August 15-Oct 15 Request Letters of Recommendation (LOR) in Naviance
Do NOT request LOR in Common App!!!!! That messes up the system!
September 1-15 Request FSA ID for one parent and the student
Keep this info in a safe place
You’ll need this every year of college!!
https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/fsa-id
October 1 FAFSA opens for 2026-2027
Parents can start to fill in items
Do NOT submit until after Oct 15…let others work out the glitches
Oct 7,8,9, 2025 FREE Colorado Colleges Application Days
Be sure the application is completed by Oct 15 in CA or on the college website
October 15 Last Day to request Letters of Recommendation
November 1 All College Apps must be completed and submitted
December LAST month to take ACT/SAT for any colleges (you must ask for an exception if it's needed)
December 1 Colleges will open their Scholarship options to all Accepted Students
Biggest scholarships come from the colleges!!
December 10 Last day to request Initial Transcripts
2026
January 15 First day to Request Mid-Year Transcript (check w/ your college to see if it’s needed)
-Do NOT send one if the college does not request it!!!!
-Check your email to find out if they need one
January-March Check college deadlines for FAFSA due date
Send Mid-Year Transcripts if the college requests it
January-June Complete college scholarship applications, check out scholarships on various websites
February-April Compare, evaluate, speak w/ colleges about the Financial Aid package they offer
April 15 Request official transcripts for any online classes you have taken (GCU, CCU, etc)
Must send these to Ms Lietzau, our Registrar, to add to your LuHi transcript
May 1 Official College Decision Day
Deadline to declare which college you’ll attend, send in deposit to hold your spot, select
dorms, choose classes, set orientation day, etc.
April 20-May 3 Request Final Transcript ONLY for the college you will attend
Complete Senior Graduation Survey
May 2025 Graduation (specific date will be announced by Mr. Ness)
Outside Scholarship Options
www.Scholarships.com (Lots of search options on this website)