As we’re nearing the May 1 deadline, many students are making their final decision about where they plan to attend college. It’s an exciting time, and there are many rites of passage that go along with making a decision from joining a Class of 202# group chat to outfitting the whole family in t-shirts emblazoned with the new college’s name.

But amid all the fun and exciting ways to declare your new allegiance to the world, don’t forget about the logistics that need to be taken care of in order to ensure you have a spot in your college’s incoming class.

To help, we’ve made a checklist to walk students through how to accept their acceptance.