1 Post-Orientation Guide! Fall 2014

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UAH Orientation hopes you are having a great summer! We look forward to

seeing you back on-campus soon! Here’s to a successful start to your

academic journey! Use this Post-Orientation Guide to help keep you

connected to the Charger Nation.

New Student Orientation Evaluation pg. 4

UAH Email pg. 5

Student Aid pg. 6-7

Academic Records pg. 8

Course Registration Changes pg. 9

UAH Academic & Student Life Calendar pg. 10

UAH Planner pg. 11

Student Success Center pg. 12

Career Development – FOCUS 2 pg. 13

Textbooks pg. 14

Parking Decal pg. 15

Housing & Residence Life pg. 16-19

Student Health pg. 20-21

LEAP pg. 22

Week of Welcome pg. 23

Class of 2018 pg. 24-25

Online Modules pg. 26

TELL US ABOUT NSO

How did you enjoy orientation? What new information did you gain? Help us improve our program for future Chargers! Complete the Orientation Evaluation sent to your email.

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College Tip: College Students

need to check their

email daily.

Remember all official UAH communication is now going to your @UAH.EDU email. Check it often for updates on your student account and to hear more about student life at UAH!

CHECK YOUR UAH EMAIL

Orientation Leader Tip: Need help with your student account, email or on-campus wifi? Go to our OIT Help Desk in Salmon Library

FINALIZE STUDENT AID & TUITION

Complete FAFSA application To be considered for financial aid a Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) must be complete and sent to UAH (CODE: Accept all needed aid & Scholarships Remember to login to your Student Banner Account and accept all aid & scholarships .

Pay Student Tuition & Fees The University’s Bursar Office will generate bills after your successful enrollment prior to the start of classes. A message will be sent to your @uah.edu email address notifying you that your bill is available on the Banner Student Account at register.uah.edu. Look for this notification in early August 2014. Remember all chargers are due on the first day of classes. Fall 2014- August 20th at 5 PM

FINALIZE SCHOLARSHIPS

Did you receive a UAH Departmental Scholarship Award? Remember to send in your “Thank You” letters to the Student Financial Services Office

Student Financial Services 301 Sparkman Drive University Center 212 Huntsville, AL 35899

UPDATED ACADEMIC RECORDS

Please send in updated academic records to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

UAH Undergraduate Admissions 114 University Center Huntsville, AL 35899

MAKE COURSE REGISTRASTION CHANGES (IF NEEDED)

It is highly suggested to be enrolled in at least 12 hours (full time). UAH recommends 16 hours per semester.

Updated Academic Information will appear in your Banner Student Account under

transcript. Academic Information includes: • AP SCORES (received in July) • Spring/Summer Dual Enrollment College Transcripts • CLEP or Placement Test Results If your updated information allows you to register for a different course please go online to complete web registration (as explained at Orientation). Need help? Course Web Registration Instructions can be found at uah.edu/registrar. You can also contact your Academic Advisor for assistance.

REVIEW UAH CALENDARS

Start planning your year. Take note of important dates on the academic calendar. Dates include: University Closings, Due Dates & Exam Schedules. Also add to you UAH Google Calendar UAH Student Life Events • August 15-23 Week of Welcome • August 20 Classes Begin (Tuition & Fees Due by 5 PM) • September 1 Labor Day Holiday (University Closed) • September 26-28 Family Weekend • October 9-11 Fall Break (No Classes) • October 13-18 Homecoming • November 26 No Classes • November 27-29 Holiday (University Closed) • December 4-10 Final Exams

Fall 2014 At a Glance

PICK UP YOUR UAH PLANNER

A great way to keep up with campus life & academics is to pick up your new UAH Planner. Each new student will receive one courtesy of UAH Student Success Center & Student Affairs. Planners will be available at each Week of Welcome Event starting August 15, 2014.

CHECK OUT THE STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER

Remember to start planning your academic success now!

The Student Success Center Offers: • Academic Coaching • Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) • Tutoring • The Writing Center

Orientation

Leader Tip: Look at your Fall Course schedule. If a “P” appears under the section type, this means this course offers PASS!

LAUNCH CAREER PLANS W/ FOCUS 2

FOCUS 2 is an online interactive, self guided career and education planning system designed to help you make decisions about your future career goals and education plans. FOCUS 2 will guide you through an interactive process enabling you to: • Assess your career planning readiness, work interests, values, skills, personality type

and leisure time interests. • Broaden your career options and discover occupations matching your personal

preferences and attributes. • Decide which career fields, majors and training programs are best for you. • Plan the career and educational pathway that will support your personal needs and

goals

To complete FOCUS 2 go to: uah.edu/focus

SELECT & ORDER TEXTBOOKS

Didn’t get a chance to stop by the University Bookstore at Orientation? No worries! You can go online to Bookstore website to begin viewing and ordering the textbooks you need for the Fall semester. Make sure to have your course schedule handy when researching your textbook list! Go to the University Bookstore Website.

Follow the easy step-by-step instructions on entering your courses

ORDER PARKING DECAL Students who park a vehicle on campus must purchase a permit online.

To sign-up for your Parking Permit go to http://parking.uah.edu

Orientation Leader Tip: When you arrive on-campus, drive & walk around to locate each of your buildings for class. This will help determine when you need to walk or drive each day.

Room & Roommate Assignments In July you will be mailed your room assignments for the Fall. You can also view your assignment and roommates by logging into your Banner Student Account. Once logged in you can select “My Housing” to see roommates and room assignment.

Roommate Preference? Did you meet someone at Orientation you would like to be roomies with? Email the Housing Office at housing@uah.edu to send your roommate request. Please note that all students involved must send in their request to successfully be assigned to the correct room.

GET READY W/HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE

What to Bring? Your new Residence Hall Suite is now your home away from home. Make it yours! However, before you bring large items make sure to talk with your roommate to help avoid duplication. Look for a checklist on what to bring in your new Orientation Booklet.

Orientation

Leader Tip: Living on-campus is a great experience! Are you a local student still trying to decide? Ask Housing about our 6-Week Trial Program!

New Student Move-in Day across campus is Friday, August 15 Please see your official assignment letter for exact time and your building’s location. We have current students, volunteers, staff & faculty helping to assist your move-in. We promise move-in day will be an easy process! You will get into your room in no time at all, so you can enjoy the afternoon WOW events with your family.

Need an Early Move-in to Residence Life? Certain circumstances may require you to move in early with UAH Residence Life. Reasons for Early Move-In include:

• UAH Athletics • August 14-15 New Student Orientation • International Student Orientation • Leadership Education & Advising Program (LEAP) • Undergraduate Minority Mentoring

Questions? Email: housing@uah.edu or Call: 256.824.6108

To complete your Early Move-In request at

uah.edu/housing

What is your GPA expectation? Will you discuss grades with

family? How often? How will you stay motivated? Do you know what activities you

would like to be involved in? How will this affect your time management?

How are you going to meet new people on-campus?

How are you going to incorporate eating healthy & exercise?

What are your dating expectations? Do you know what resources are offered in

the Student Health Center and the Counseling Center?

Preparing early for the mental and physical demands of college is the best way to be successful. Ask yourself these questions…

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Orientation Leader Tip: Far from home and get sick? No

worries! Make an appointment with the Student Health Center!

JOIN L.E.A.P by July 25th

Why LEAP? • Being paired with an upperclassmen Peer

Mentor

• Meeting over 125 new people before the rest of campus even moves in

• Programs specifically geared towards leadership development

• Living with other first-year members of LEAP

• Moving onto campus early with meals provided- free of charge! (August 10th)

Join at

UAH.EDU/LEAP

Week of Welcome (WOW) is a campus-wide set of programs and activities that occurs in the fall and spring semesters designed to welcome new and returning students back to campus. WOW is packed with social, educational, and informational programs that will allow you an opportunity to interact with other UAH students, faculty, and staff. It is a great way to make new connections, find your way around campus, and get free stuff

Orientation Leader Tip: Go to as many events as possible! #UAHWOW

WEEK OF WELCOME

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Orientation Leader Tip: Join the conversation! #UAH18 and Join the Class of 2018 Facebook Group!

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COMPLETE BY AUGUST 20TH

Complete Alcohol EDU, Every Choice & Transit

These online modules help students address critical life skills such as alcohol abuse prevention, sexual assault prevention, and financial literacy. Your login directions were sent through the mail in June. Please reference when access the online modules. You can also view instructions online at:uah.edu/student-affairs/resources-students Please note, successful completion of both courses is required for your Charger Success 101 Class.

See you in August!