Finally the First Finals 11/30/11 05:00 PM - 11/30/11 07:01 PM · LOBBY Claritza Claritza: €Hi moderators and participants 11/30/2011 17:07 LOBBY familychatadministrator familychatadministrator(UF

11/30/11 05:00 PM - 11/30/11 07:01 PMChat Room Name Username Message Timestamp

LOBBY donnaellenkash

donnaellenkash: I wanted more information about the 9 hour summer

requirement for out of state students. 11/30/2011 16:54

LOBBY familychatmoderator

familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): Good Evening Everyone and

welcome to today's Family Chat. We will begin the chat in just a few

minutes here. We will be able to answer any questions you have today in

reference your your student's upcoming Final Exams and other questions

you may have. 11/30/2011 16:57

LOBBY edgardo14 edgardo14: Good evening 11/30/2011 16:58

LOBBY edgardo14 edgardo14: Need some Help to support for my son 11/30/2011 16:58


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): My name is Victor Martinez and i

work in the New Student and Family Programs Office. In just a few

minutes we will have other UF Professionals join the chat who will also be

here to assist you this evening. 11/30/2011 16:59

LOBBY edgardo14 edgardo14: My son Brian in 2yr he's having a breakdown recently 11/30/2011 16:59

LOBBY edgardo14 edgardo14: We advice to get consuling and help and refuse 11/30/2011 17:00

LOBBY edgardo14 edgardo14: to visit dean student program 11/30/2011 17:00

LOBBY edgardo14

edgardo14: What's the best approach to take, I believe he need direct

approach for one of advisor available can you please advise 11/30/2011 17:02

Finally the First Finals


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): Donna - great question about the

summer credits. Students who started their first semester on Fall 2011

will be required to complete 9 credit hours over the summer. These

credits can be done all at once or through out the course of 4 years. They

also have the option of meeting this requirement through study abroad

programs 11/30/2011 17:03


donnaellenkash: If the student pays for the one of the UF sponsered

abroad programs, is that instead of the 9 credit hour fee paid to UF? 11/30/2011 17:05


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): edgardo - is your student currently

experienceing this breakdown because of academics or other means? 11/30/2011 17:05

LOBBY edgardo14

edgardo14: in terms onAcademics he's doing very good, We believe is the

moment of finals 11/30/2011 17:07

LOBBY Claritza Claritza: Hi moderators and participants 11/30/2011 17:07

LOBBY familychatadministrator

familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Hi Family Members welcome to

the chat. My name is Jaime Gresley and I am one of the Assistant Deans in

the Dean of Students Office and Director of New Student and Family

Programs 11/30/2011 17:08

LOBBY familychatadministrator familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Hi Claritza how are you doing 11/30/2011 17:08

LOBBY Champsdad Champsdad: Hi Claritza, Moderators & Participants 11/30/2011 17:08


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): Hi! My name is Lou and I am an

academic advsior at UF. I look forward to chatting with you all. 11/30/2011 17:08

LOBBY Claritza

Claritza: doing well, excited to chat with others via this medium and learn

more about UF and how to support our student 11/30/2011 17:08

LOBBY Claritza Claritza: Donna has asked a good question, what is the answer to that? 11/30/2011 17:09


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): Finals can always become a time of

stress for our students. You can continue to support your students during

this time by providing them with words of encouragement. sometimes

sending surprise care packages or a good luck card is always a great way

to show your support 11/30/2011 17:09

LOBBY edgardo14 edgardo14: he's considering after this semester go back home. 11/30/2011 17:09

LOBBY saxena275

saxena275: good evening Victor how does the letter grades A,B

correspond to the Percentages eg A 90-100% 11/30/2011 17:09


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): edgardo14: If your son has not

already done so, please encourage him to see his academic advisor. 11/30/2011 17:10

LOBBY edgardo14 edgardo14: Lou, I did already. But not positive answer I received 11/30/2011 17:10


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): saxena - each professor has their

own grading scale. some instructors may use minus grades as others will

choose to not use them. it all really depends on the instructor 11/30/2011 17:11


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Hi Donna, good question so to

be clear are you asking if a study abroad program's credits can be applied

to the summer credit hour requirement? 11/30/2011 17:11

LOBBY coonies

coonies: How are class sign-up schedules determined? My daughters

advised that by the time their sign-up time came, all the classes they

wanted were already full. Are freshman the last to have sign-up times? 11/30/2011 17:11

LOBBY AprilFool

AprilFool: edgardo: Maybe your son needs more of a support network.

Moderators, isn't there something called an IDEAL consultation or

something like that, to help a student find groups that match his

interests? 11/30/2011 17:12


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): edgardo - i would encourage him

to come to the Dean of Students Office and talk to someone here and we

can help him get connect to campus. 11/30/2011 17:12

LOBBY edgardo14

edgardo14: Can I set an appoitment or can you talk to him To see if they

are other issue unknow for such desition 11/30/2011 17:12


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): saxena275: As Victor said, each

instructor determines the grading scale for their class. But here is a link to

the UF grading system information that might be helpful:

http://registrar.ufl.edu/catalog1011/policies/regulationgrades.html 11/30/2011 17:13


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): AprilFools - you are correct, IDEAL

provides individual consultations to students to help them get connected

with students organizations on campus that share the same interest the

student may have. 11/30/2011 17:13

LOBBY AprilFool AprilFool: I think that might be a great idea for edgardo's son. 11/30/2011 17:14


donnaellenkash: The summer study abroad program says you receive 6

credits , but I was told that would cover the 9 credit requirement. Also, I

wanted to make sure 11/30/2011 17:14


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): edgardo14: He can definitely

make an appointment. Please have him call (352) 392-1521 tomorrow

after 8:00. 11/30/2011 17:15


donnaellenkash: once we pay for the abroad trip we don't then get a

seperate bill from UF for the 9 credits 11/30/2011 17:15

LOBBY Champsdad

Champsdad: I am glad Fraternity Drama, duties & pledging etc etc is over,

I just hope my student's GPA was not effected by that , and now the

finals. Keep your fingers crossed guys 11/30/2011 17:15

LOBBY AprilFool

AprilFool: ChampsDad: I think we all need to keep those fingers crossed.

Glad the Fraternity drama is over. My daughter loves her sorority and it

seems to be a real benefit overall, is your son liking his fraternity? 11/30/2011 17:18

LOBBY Champsdad

Champsdad: Yes Aprilfool, my son loves it & thinks himself lucky to get in

that Frat, the problem is champsdad does not, well time and grades will

tell 11/30/2011 17:19


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Hi Donna I am looking into as it

varies a little based on the program. Is it being sponsored through UF's

study abroad program? 11/30/2011 17:19

LOBBY AprilFool

AprilFool: It has been a long time since I faced finals at UF. What is the

best general advice we can give our students? 11/30/2011 17:20


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): donnaellenkash: If I understand

your question correctly, if a student does a summer study abroad

program but only earns 6 hours, UF will consider that as fulfilling their

entire 9 hour summer requirement. Does that answer your question? 11/30/2011 17:20


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Champsdad and AprilFool, the

first semester is often the hardest regarding time commitments and

Greek Life but some great skills I am sure that will be learned and to be

used for next semester 11/30/2011 17:20

LOBBY saxena275

saxena275: Is minor in Information Technology relatively new and is there

a way to to find out more about it as my son plans to take it 11/30/2011 17:21

LOBBY Champsdad

Champsdad: Keep your nose to the grind & things turn our OK, otherwise

get into the line at occupy wall street 11/30/2011 17:21


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): AprilFool: Hopefullly if your

students have kept up throughout the semester, getting ready for finals

should just be a matter of consolidating their notes/materials and doing

review sessions. The Broward Teaching Center

www.teachingcenter.ufl.edu has some great video resources on getting

ready fior finals. 11/30/2011 17:23

LOBBY Claritza

Claritza: @Champsdad and @AprilFool: I know frats and sororities have

been around and are great experiences for our students, I guess I never

really learned the benefits of them, back in my days I went straight for my

BS in Nursing and never looked side ways, but my student says frats and

sororities are big at UF 11/30/2011 17:24


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Hi Saxena are your refering to

the information technology minor housed in the College of Business?

http://warrington.ufl.edu/isom/certifminor/ 11/30/2011 17:24

LOBBY mjnecaise

mjnecaise: My daughter loves living in Hume! Will she be able to live in

Hume her soph year? When will dorm sign-up be available for summer

term? 11/30/2011 17:25


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): April another piece of advice

would be for students to try to keep up healthy habits during this time.

While it may be tempting to stay up all night studying, getting rest, eating

good food and even exercise are all beneficial in addition to studying of

course. 11/30/2011 17:25

LOBBY saxena275

saxena275: yes Jamie, is there a counselor whom he can meet to get

more info. as to what it is and how many credits are needed 11/30/2011 17:27

LOBBY terigold

terigold: where on the UF website can we learn more about summer

abroad? 11/30/2011 17:27

LOBBY AprilFool

AprilFool: Thanks Lou. I think she is in very good shape with her studies.

She is depressed because she had to drop one class. But, she started off

the semester with mono and I think she is lucky to have only missed a

couple of months of workouts and dropping one class. 11/30/2011 17:27

LOBBY AprilFool

AprilFool: Jaime: In light of the mono, I think your advice is especially

appropriate. 11/30/2011 17:28


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): AprilFool: I'm sorry to hear she

had mono. Yes, that is a pretty amazing that she has done so well despite

the illness. Hope she is feeling better. 11/30/2011 17:28


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): teri - information about study

abroad programs can be found here : http://www.abroad.ufic.ufl.edu/ 11/30/2011 17:29

LOBBY AprilFool

AprilFool: She is doing great. Tires a little easily, but otherwise back to full

health. 11/30/2011 17:29

LOBBY Claritza

Claritza: Once finals are over, we will be talking with our student about

Spring and Summer. She will come home for summer term- question- can

she take summer courses at our local college to stay busy at a slower pace

when home, how do those summer credits get reported to her UF

transcript?? 11/30/2011 17:30


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): saxena275: Students can "degree

shop" on ISIS and see the requirements for minors and they can also visit

with an advisor in the College of Business that administers this minor. 11/30/2011 17:30

LOBBY saxena275 saxena275: thanks Lou 11/30/2011 17:31


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Yes he can meet with both an

advisor from Study Abroad and also her academic advisor to cover the

course credit requirement and then also Financial Services to discuss fees.

This website is very helpful http://www.sfa.ufl.edu/additional/study-

abroad/ also here are phone numbers for the areas list prior: Study

Abroad: 352 273-1539 Financial Services: 352-392-0181 11/30/2011 17:31


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): Claritza: Students who want to

take courses at their local college in the summer just need to get approval

through the www.facts.org by completing the transient form. As a side

note, if they want the courses to count toward the nine hour state

university summer requirement, the courses need to be taken at one of

the 10 state universities. 11/30/2011 17:32


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): mjnecaise, room continuation

contracts with housing should be available in Mid March, Here is a link to

the webpage where that information will be updated

http://www.housing.ufl.edu/current/contracts.php 11/30/2011 17:34


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): Claritza: Courses taken elsewhere

during the summer appear on the UF transcript but they do not calculuate

into the overall UF GPA. However, if they take "tracking courses" at their

local college, these grades will calculate into their tracking GPA. So be

sure to tell your student to discuss this with an advisor if they have

questions. 11/30/2011 17:35


donnaellenkash: You say summer courses will count toward UF summer

hours if taken at one of the 10 state universities. Is that Florida state

universities? 11/30/2011 17:35


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): donnaellenkash: Yes, the nine

hour summer requirement is actually not a UF requirement--it is a state

university requirement. 11/30/2011 17:36

LOBBY Claritza Claritza: Which is the most southern of the 10 state universities in FL? 11/30/2011 17:37


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): donnaellenkash: sorry...yes, a

Florida state university (e.g., FSU, UCF, FAU, FIU, USF, FIU..) You are

testing my geography now but I believe FIU-Florida International

University would be the most southern. 11/30/2011 17:37


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): Geographically speaking Florida

International University is the most southern insitution 11/30/2011 17:38

LOBBY Claritza

Claritza: what is the difference between the overall UF GPA and the

tracking GPA? 11/30/2011 17:38

LOBBY Claritza Claritza: perfect FIU is in our area, we're down in Broward County 11/30/2011 17:39

LOBBY mjnecaise

mjnecaise: Thank you, Jaime. Will the site be helpful for summer term

housing? 11/30/2011 17:39


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): Claritza: The overall UF GPA is the

GPA on all of the courses a student has taken at UF. The tracking GPA is

the GPA on their major/tracking courses. For example, for a history

major, this would be the GPA on all of a student's history classes. 11/30/2011 17:39

LOBBY blueheel75

blueheel75: Is there some exemption for 9-hr summer requirement?

Thought I read in some cases it is not required . 11/30/2011 17:39


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): blueheelI75: Students can petition

through their College if they have a hardship that can be well

documented. 11/30/2011 17:40

LOBBY coonies

coonies: I posted a question earlier in the chat about spring class sign-up

schedules, but did not see a reply. 11/30/2011 17:41

LOBBY blueheel75

blueheel75: Is there nothing related to Bright Futures or AP credits that

satisfies the 9-hr summer requirement? 11/30/2011 17:42


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): coonies: My apologies..yes,

registration appointments are assigned based on the amount of credit

hours a student has earned. So their appointment times will get earlier

every semester as they earn more hours. 11/30/2011 17:42

LOBBY saxena275

saxena275: and also those who started during summer are exempted

from the 9 hr summer requirement 11/30/2011 17:42

LOBBY blueheel75

blueheel75: Does anyone have any experience with the massage therapy

services thru Rec Sports? recommendations ? 11/30/2011 17:43


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Mjencaise: Yes this is the site

that will be used to access the renewal information. Also students will be

sent information directly from Housing as the timeline nears. 11/30/2011 17:43

LOBBY coonies

coonies: Thanks- I was guessing that this had a lot to do with their

problem. 11/30/2011 17:43


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): blueheel75 I have had some

fellow colleagues just rave about the massage services in Rec Sports and it

is pretty reasonabley priced 11/30/2011 17:44

LOBBY blueheel75

blueheel75: Since my daughter started in summer 2011 and took 6 hrs so

she's fulfilled it. Please confirm 11/30/2011 17:44


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): blueheelI75: The legislature

changed the rule on this in the latest legislative sesion last spring. So

students are no longer exempt based on their incoming credits. But,

honestly, many students will meet the summer requirement "naturally"--a

lot of students study abroad in the summer, do summer internships etc.

They can also take on-line courses in the summer. 11/30/2011 17:44


donnaellenkash: How do you get summer credits for a summer

internship? 11/30/2011 17:45


donnaellenkash: can you provide me with the phone number of anyone

who could provide more information on internships 11/30/2011 17:46


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): blueheelI75: Please have her

check with an advisor who can look at her actual record and confirm. But,

in general, students who started in Summer B before the new legislation

went into effect, should be exempt if they already had nine hours of AP,

IB, dual enrollment etc. 11/30/2011 17:46

LOBBY blueheel75

blueheel75: Thanks she would be one of those who started in summer B

before new legislation - will have her advisor confirm it - thanks again! 11/30/2011 17:47


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Hi Donna, the Career Resource

Center is very helpful regarding internships their number is 352-392-1601 11/30/2011 17:47


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): donna - there are many locations

to find internships, your student can start with our #1 rated Career

Resource Center http://www.crc.ufl.edu/ 11/30/2011 17:48


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): donnaellenkash: UF offers

internship credit through a regular course number that they register for

through their department if the internship is related to their major or

through a generic internship credit that UF offers if it is not related and

would just count as an elective. 11/30/2011 17:48

LOBBY AprilFool

AprilFool: For those worried about the summer requirement. My

daughter's first semester at UF was this past summer...she loved it and is

looking forward to summer again. Slower pace and less stress. 11/30/2011 17:48


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Also often departments within

the college can be helpful too so checking with her faculty, and adivsors

will be helpful too 11/30/2011 17:48


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): AprilFool: Yes, I hear that from a

lot of students--they love the pace of summer at UF. 11/30/2011 17:48

LOBBY tfriedrich

tfriedrich: good evening, first time to visit chat just wondering about

some of the best housing off campus to start looking into 11/30/2011 17:49

LOBBY donnaellenkash donnaellenkash: thank you 11/30/2011 17:49

LOBBY AprilFool AprilFool: tfriedrich: I think there is an Off-Campus Housing office. 11/30/2011 17:50

LOBBY LisaSil

LisaSil: When will you post the archive from this chat?. I just joined in an

missed the beginning. 11/30/2011 17:50

LOBBY tfriedrich

tfriedrich: yes, I've heard that before and even talked to them but just

wondered if parents on here knew of a great place your child is already

living at? 11/30/2011 17:51


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): tfriedrich, aprilfool is correct the

Office of Off Campus Life is a great place to start

http://www.offcampus.ufl.edu/ 11/30/2011 17:51


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): aprilfool - you are correct, your

student can visit the Office of Off Campus Life. They are located on the

3rd Floor of Peabody Hall. http://housing.offcampus.ufl.edu/ 11/30/2011 17:52


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): The chat will be posted 48 hours

after the chat at http://www.dso.ufl.edu/nsfp/parents/familyonline/ 11/30/2011 17:52

LOBBY tfriedrich tfriedrich: thanks guys 11/30/2011 17:52

LOBBY edgardo14 edgardo14: Thank you Guys!! 11/30/2011 17:53

LOBBY LisaSil LisaSil: Thanks Jamie. 11/30/2011 17:53

LOBBY edgardo14 edgardo14: Have a nice evening 11/30/2011 17:53

LOBBY AprilFool

AprilFool: When our students are home on break, is there anything UF

related that they need to take care of? Deadlines for anything? 11/30/2011 17:53

LOBBY tfriedrich

tfriedrich: oh good question aprilfool, what do they have to bring home?

what date are they due back to school after the holidays? she is a

freshman. 11/30/2011 17:54


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): AprilFool: Grades will post on ISIS

on December 21. ISIS will reopen on December 22 so if they want to

continue to adjust their Spring schedule while they are home, they can

certainly do that but otherwise they should relax and enjoy being home

and get rested up for the next semester!!! 11/30/2011 17:56


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): great questions - Spring Semester

will begin on Monday, January 9, 2012. Students who live on campus

should be receiving information about the winter check-out process and

when the halls will open again for spring with in the next week. 11/30/2011 17:56

LOBBY AprilFool AprilFool: Thank you Lou and Victor. 11/30/2011 17:56


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Students will be able to continue

to adjust their schedule over break, look for that 10am class or that

elective they wanted to add however please know that on Friday January

13 Drop Add will end and students will need to have made any schedules

by this time. 11/30/2011 17:56


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): As Jaime mentions, this is often a

great time for students to "fine tune" their Spring schedule just a lot of

students are dropping and adding during this time period and they start to

really think about the next semester's schedule. 11/30/2011 17:58


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): One thing to keep in mind during

the winter break is to remind their student to pack any winter clothing

they may need since the early part of Spring Semester normally tents to

be pretty cool. 11/30/2011 17:58


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): Good point, Victor--especially

those students who are from South Florida! January and February in

Gainesville can be very chilly! 11/30/2011 17:59


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Also residence halls will be

closed during the break so please make sure that all necessities (favorite

shirt, pillow persciprtions) are taken home. 11/30/2011 18:00

LOBBY mjnecaise

mjnecaise: Thank you for the information on housing. And great tips for

break! 11/30/2011 18:00

LOBBY bittare1 bittare1: Curious Jaime & Victor...what dpes "NSFP" stand for? 11/30/2011 18:01

LOBBY dhuynh dhuynh: When are we looking for room for fall semester? 11/30/2011 18:03


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): NSFP stands for New Student

and Family Programs, we are the office that hosts Preview, Family

Weekend, Convocation as well as other support programs for new

students and family members 11/30/2011 18:03

LOBBY bittare1 bittare1: Oh. Thanks. 11/30/2011 18:04


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): dhuynh: are you referring to

housing for the upcoming academic school year? 11/30/2011 18:05

LOBBY tfriedrich

tfriedrich: when is deadline for meal plan to be changed, added or

deleted? 11/30/2011 18:05

LOBBY dhuynh dhuynh: Correct. 11/30/2011 18:05


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): tfriedrich - spring grace period:

1/3/12-1/7/12 at 4 pm. After the grace period you can still upgrade your

Meal Plan, but you cannot downgrade .More information about meal

plans can also be found at http://www.bsd.ufl.edu/dining/generalinfo.asp 11/30/2011 18:07

LOBBY bittare1

bittare1: Besides Beaty are there any other apartment style dorms on

campus (with kitchens)? 11/30/2011 18:07


familychatmoderator(UF Advising Lynn): Hello all, I am Lynn, an advisor in

the CLAS Academic Advising Center. 11/30/2011 18:07

LOBBY EmmaD

EmmaD: My daughter is not happy living where she is or with whom she

is living with. What can she do about this now? 11/30/2011 18:08


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): dhuynh - if your student would like

to live on campus they will begin to receive information about On campus

housing renewals in early spring. If your student is thinking about living off

campus your student can start their apartment hunt now 11/30/2011 18:08


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lou): It was been fun chatting with you

all. Lynn will answer any additional advising questions you have this

evening. 11/30/2011 18:08


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): Bittare 1: other than Beaty towers,

Lakeside and Keys Complex are two other residence halls that have

apartment style living 11/30/2011 18:09


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): emma - has your student talked to

their RA about her situation? 11/30/2011 18:09

LOBBY EmmaD

EmmaD: yes, but the outcome was to have her roommate move out and

she doesn't want that 11/30/2011 18:10


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Emma what is the outcome she

would prefer? 11/30/2011 18:10

LOBBY EmmaD EmmaD: She would like to find a room she can move into 11/30/2011 18:10

LOBBY AprilFool AprilFool: Bye Lou. Thank You. 11/30/2011 18:12

LOBBY saxena275 saxena275: bye lou thanks 11/30/2011 18:12


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): If she is comfortable I would

encourage her to speak with her Hall Director about the situation and

what her preferred outcome is and why as this may help facilitate the

converation 11/30/2011 18:12

LOBBY EmmaD EmmaD: Ok, Thanks Jaime...I will tell her. 11/30/2011 18:13

LOBBY AprilFool

AprilFool: Lynn, even though my daughter seems to be doing well in

school, I think it is important that she have some go see her professors

from time to time...however, she is reluctant. Any magic words I can use

to convince her? 11/30/2011 18:14

LOBBY dhuynh dhuynh: When is the due date to pay spring tuition? 11/30/2011 18:15

LOBBY AprilFool AprilFool: Sorry for the extra words in that question. 11/30/2011 18:15


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): tuition is due by Jan. 20 at

3:30pm 11/30/2011 18:16


familychatmoderator(UF Advising Lynn): April, I don't have anything

magic. However, there are advantages to knowing your instructors, so

you could point those out - first, if your student really hlikes the

professor's teaching, if she gets to know the instructor, she could be

offered opportunities (to do research, an independent study, to TA for a

class, or even just hear about another good class) that she might not

otherwise. 11/30/2011 18:17


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Seeing faculty can be

intimidating but this is great practice in networking just like Lynn

suggested 11/30/2011 18:17

LOBBY Claritza Claritza: great chat, good evening to all! 11/30/2011 18:18


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): If your student needs more

direct benefit remind her that she will need letters of rec at some point

and the faculty member needs to know her in order to provide that 11/30/2011 18:18


familychatmoderator(UF Advising Lynn): April, second, of course at some

point your student will be graduating and may want letters of reference.

If she has gone out of her way to get to know an instructor, it is easier to

ask for a reference and it typically is a better reference than if the prof

barely knows the student. 11/30/2011 18:18

LOBBY bittare1

bittare1: My son (a freshman) loves UF, his classes, the curriculum, his

professors, and he's doing very well. HOWEVER his biggest

disappointment is the PARTY ATMOSPHERE. Drinking, pot smoking, drugs -

IN THE DORMS. His roomate @ Beaty is his best friend, but they share an

apt. with 2 others & they are constantely CLEANING UP after the "other

two" DRUNKS. He keeps a clean room & is allergic to smoke, but he won't

"rat." He has spoken to them, but to no avail. 11/30/2011 18:18


familychatmoderator(UF Advising Lynn): April, finally, when profs see

students make an effort, then sometimes that may tip the scale on where

to draw the line between a B and a B+, etc. 11/30/2011 18:19


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Bittare1 your student has every

right to live in a safe learning and living environment speaking with his RA

or Hall Director is the best bet in remedying the situtation. The University

does not tolerate this and can only help if he says something. He can ask

to remain anonymous and see if they are able to work through other

channels to address the issues at hand 11/30/2011 18:20

LOBBY AprilFool AprilFool: Thanks Lynn. 11/30/2011 18:21


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): If he needs help he can also

come to the Dean of Students Office to meet with me or another staff

member to assist in navigating this conversation 11/30/2011 18:21


familychatmoderator(UF Advising Lynn): bittare, I have no housing

experience, but I have to agree with Jaime. If he doesn't like it, and what

they are doing is inappropriate, then it is not 'ratting'. It is acknowledging

that he has told them of his concerns and they have ignored him. He will

have other experiences in life where co-workers, etc do the wrong thing

and at some point he has to be willing to say it's not acceptable. 11/30/2011 18:22


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Bittare if you would like to

discuss this privately you are welcome to call or email me at 352-392-

1261 or [email protected] 11/30/2011 18:27

LOBBY bittare1

bittare1: Jaime...from what I understand, this is the NORM throughout

the campus. My son has chosen to "work through it" and is considering

living off campus next fall. In the meantime, he will not REPORT IT to

anyone because he knows that the other boys WILL OBVIOUSLY KNOW

WHERE THE COMPLAINT CAME FROM & that will just make matters

worse. He tells me HE is in the MINORITY as most others are participating

in the partying (& I believe it). I just don't know how they're getting

passing grades! 11/30/2011 18:28

LOBBY bittare1 bittare1: Thanks Jaime I appreciate the offer. 11/30/2011 18:28

LOBBY AprilFool

AprilFool: Bittare: My older daughter (graduated now) had a similar

problem. She solved it by having all her friends who felt like her (and your

son apparently) hung out in her suite. They did not get confrontational,

but when her "partying" suitemates were outnumbered...they partied

elsewhere. 11/30/2011 18:30


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): I know that it may feel that way

but we have many students that choose to be involved in their college

experience in ways that do not include the things you have listed. Has

your son found ways to get involved on campus 11/30/2011 18:30

LOBBY LisaSil

LisaSil: My son has mentioned looking into research opportunities at UF in

the summer. Any advice he is a freshman Engineering major. 11/30/2011 18:34

LOBBY kjrosko2

kjrosko2: Hello everyone. My daughter spends a good deal of time on

campus during nightime hours. Between exams and sorority obligations,

she often calls us as she is walking to catch the bus (she lives off campus).

How can I encourage her to use SNAP and how reliable is this service? 11/30/2011 18:36


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): Lisa, There are alot of summer

research opportunities. Let me see if I can find a link fo ryou. 11/30/2011 18:36


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): Lisa - a great start will be for your

student to talk to the professors that they would like to do research with.

They will be able to guide your student to the best opportunities available

with in UF and your students major. 11/30/2011 18:36

LOBBY AprilFool AprilFool: kjrosko2: great question. 11/30/2011 18:36


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Lisa I am thrilled to hear he is

interested in research. One great way is to speak with his faculty and see

if they have projects or know other faculty that have projects that he

could be a part of. Also we have a department of undergraduate research

that I belive Lynn is referencing 11/30/2011 18:37

LOBBY wbandetuf

wbandetuf: Is there a way to see the professor's syllabus before you

begin a class. I know that my son dropped a class since he was concerned

about getting a C or C- and apparently if he got a C- he would not get

credit for the class (critical tracking class). I don't understand UF's policy

on this. 11/30/2011 18:37

LOBBY LisaSil LisaSil: Thanks 11/30/2011 18:37

LOBBY wbandetuf

wbandetuf: If the professor has only 3 exams and none of them are

dropped and you don't do well on one exam then you have little choice

but to withdraw from the class. Also, my son and I have both heard/read

that some professors are being told that they can't have too many As or

Bs in a class or they getting "a talking to" by the higher ups. 11/30/2011 18:40


familychatmoderator(UF NSFP Victor): kjrosko- SNAP is a great resource

that is funded through Student Government, they run from 6:30pm to

3am, they have a pretty good response rate and they make sure students

arrive to their final on campus location during the evening hours. This is a

very popular service for all of our students and i would continue to

encourage your student to use the service. 11/30/2011 18:40

LOBBY coonies

coonies: referring back to an older post, are on-line classes acceptable for

the summer credit hours requirements? 11/30/2011 18:40


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): Lisa, check out the Research page

on the Honors web site. You'll see opportunities during the year as well

as a link to NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs.

Chemistry and Physics have summer REU programs, I am not sure about

Engineering, but this page is a great place to start.

http://www.honors.ufl.edu/Research.aspx 11/30/2011 18:40


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): Lisa, your student could also talk

to his advisor http://www.eng.ufl.edu/students/advising/hours-location 11/30/2011 18:41

LOBBY LisaSil

LisaSil: Thank you. I will pass this along. He told me about someone who

recently spoke in his East Hall area that was doing bio mechanical

research. When is the time that students start looking into research for

the summer and beyond? He feels that as a freshman it would be too

hard to get an internship just yet. 11/30/2011 18:43

LOBBY wbandetuf

wbandetuf: Victor, you attended UF. I believe the whole -+ started in

2009. Why is that, do you know? How many students have had to

withdraw for fear that they might get a C- in a critical tracking class? 11/30/2011 18:44


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): wbandetuf, I'm not sure if you

have a question...it is true that if there are only a couple of exams and you

do poorly on one, sometimes dropping the course is your best bet. While

it may be the case that some professors who potentially are giving all As -

if all students are NOT doing excellent work - may be talked to about

whether they are being geniunely rigorous in their classes, I do not believe

this happens consistently. I think it is more of a case of departments

trying to strike the balance between giving credit where it is perhaps not

fully deserved - which, of course, actually hurts the students who ARE

excelling - and trying to make sure students learn the material and have a

fair shot at a satisfactory grade. 11/30/2011 18:45


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): coonies, yes, on-line classes

offered by UF when taken in the summer will meet the State of Florida

Summer Requirement. 11/30/2011 18:46


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): Lisa, if your son starts looking at

that research page, he'll see there are some things he could start right

away, and others he must have more background for. 11/30/2011 18:47

LOBBY saxena275

saxena275: do online courses from other FL state univ.also qualify for

summer requirement 11/30/2011 18:47

LOBBY wbandetuf

wbandetuf: My question is: Is there a way to see a professor's syllabus

before you begin a class? I believe all professors are supposed to have

their syllabus on file, right? Where can a student see the professor's

syllabus before signing up for the class? 11/30/2011 18:47

LOBBY LisaSil LisaSil: OK . Thank you Lynn. 11/30/2011 18:47


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): wbandetuf, As an advisor I can

say anecdotally that students who are dropping a critical tracking class

who think they might get a C- often could also get a D or lower depending

on the performance on last exams. I don't think the minus grade has

made a big difference. 11/30/2011 18:49


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): wbandetuf, BTW I believe it was

the students who lobbied for the +/- system. I think a C is still a C, if you

are lower than that, you might have gotten a D and now you get a C-, but

neither is satisfactory. 11/30/2011 18:50

LOBBY tfriedrich

tfriedrich: good night this has been interesting and i will try to join again

at another date-thanks for all the answers 11/30/2011 18:50

LOBBY wbandetuf

wbandetuf: It makes a difference if you don't get credit for the critical

tracking class and it's a gamble that some students might not want to

take. What about the syllabus? Where can a student see the professor's

syllabus before signing up for the class? 11/30/2011 18:51


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): wbandetuf, Many professors will

have their syllabus ready several days before classes. Students definitely

get them that first day of class and have the week to adjust (drop/add) if

they think a different class/learning style/grading scheme will work better

for them. 11/30/2011 18:51

LOBBY wbandetuf

wbandetuf: BTW Lynn, I'm not sure what students lobbied for the +/- This

only began in 2009 from what I understand. Do the professor's change

their syllabus semester to semester? Shouldn't the syllabus be on file

somewhere? 11/30/2011 18:53


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): Sorry wbandetuf, I'm not making

myself clear. I am not aware of professors whose grading before +/- was

(for example) 70=C, 65-70=D+ who have RAISED the standard for a C to a

75. Instead the grading system is now more likely to be 70=C, 67-69=C-,

64-66=D+, etc. 11/30/2011 18:53

LOBBY saxena275

saxena275: hi does n online course from another FL state univ. satisfies

summer requirement 11/30/2011 18:55


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): wbandetuf, professors do change

their syllabi from semester to semester. Frequently, they will not teach

the same course every term, it may rotate over several years. So they

need to update their syllabi. 11/30/2011 18:55


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): saxena, enrollment at any of the

11 public universities in Florida will apply to the summer requirement. 11/30/2011 18:56


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Wow we have had some very

good questions tonight and I appreciate all of the help from our

moderators and participants 11/30/2011 18:56

LOBBY saxena275 saxena275: thanks lynn 11/30/2011 18:56

LOBBY LisaSil LisaSil: Have a great evening. 11/30/2011 18:57


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): As we wrap up please know that

if you would like to refer back to anything written in this evening's chat

you may do so by going to:

http://www.dso.ufl.edu/nsfp/parents/familyonline/ 11/30/2011 18:57

LOBBY saxena275 saxena275: Good night and good luck to all students for their exams 11/30/2011 18:57


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Also if you ever need assistance

please fee free to contact our office at [email protected] or

call at 352-392-1261 11/30/2011 18:57


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): We hope everyone has a

wonderful holiday season. 11/30/2011 18:57

LOBBY wbandetuf

wbandetuf: Thanks Lynn. However, I'm not sure that is the case regarding

the grading system. My son was under the impression that a 70 is a C-

and a 75 is a C and 78-80 is a C+. It was fear that made my son withdraw

from this critical tracking class. So, if I understand correctly there is no

place for a student to view the syllabus (online), is that correct? 11/30/2011 18:58

LOBBY AprilFool AprilFool: Thank you. Happy Holidays. 11/30/2011 18:59


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Wbandetuf, the syllabus may be

posted online but he can also ask for an electornic copy from the faculty

member too 11/30/2011 19:00


familychatmoderator(UF Advisor Lynn): wbandetuf, I was using an

example of before and after, NOT talking about your students specific

class. All I was saying was that the standard for a C has likely not changed,

just the gradations below a C. Your student should have a copy of the

syllabus (handed out in class) or on e-learning. Once a class has started

there is definitely a syllabus available, your student should have access to

it. 11/30/2011 19:00


familychatadministrator(UF NSFP Jaime): Thank you again for all of your

particpation and great work support our new Gators! 11/30/2011 19:01

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