Transcript FOCUS 2009 - University of Wisconsin

Welcome to UWFox
FOCUS 2010
NEW STUDENT
ORIENTATION
& REGISTRATION
The Red Folder
Brochures:
Handouts:
 Associate of Arts & Science
 Agenda
Degree
 Financial Aid
List
 Student Counseling Services
 Guaranteed Transfer Program
 Student Activities
 Music Activities
 Important Dates
 Course planning worksheet
 UWColleges Catalog
 Student Resource Book
 Evaluation Form
Topics of Orientation
 Student Services Office
 Business Services/ Tuition & Fees
 Campus Resources
 Web Resources
 Policies
 Important Dates
 Earning the Associate of Arts & Science Degree
Student Services
ACADEMIC ADVISING
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
COUNSELING SERVICES
FINANCIAL AID & VETERAN’S BENEFITS
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Student Services
Student Services Office Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Student Services
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Advising: The Relationship
 Advisor’s Responsibilities
 Assist
students in making academic decisions and
setting goals
 Provide encouragement and support
Student Services
Advising the Relationship
 Student’s Responsibilities
 Prepare
for appointments by bringing questions
concerning courses and programs
 Accept responsibilities for decisions and actions
Student Services
Academic Advising
 Your Academic Advisor
Declared Major
Faculty Advisor
Undeclared Major
Student Services
Advisor
 Students with fewer than 30 credits are required to
meet with their advisor prior to registration each
semester.
 . . . But it is recommended that all students see their
advisor for academic support and guidance!
Student Services
Accessibility Services
 Services may be available if you qualified
for accommodation services previously.
 Documentation and paperwork should
be turned in to Tina Koch in Student
Services.
 Please make appointment with Tina
Koch 4 weeks before classes begin.
Student Services
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Counseling Services
Free and confidential services
available to all UWFox students.
 Mental Health Counseling

Dee Verkuilen & Diana Harris
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Office located at 1655 University Drive
Call for appointment 832-2697
 AODE Counseling

Wendy Seegers
Office: Room 1502
 Phone 832-2820
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Student Services
See Student Counseling Services brochure.
Additional Services
 Multi -cultural Student Services
 Rebecca
Beringer, Multi-cultural Advisor
 Universal
Multi-cultural Association (UMA)
 Multicultural Student Unity (MSU) Newsletter
 http://www.uwfox.uwc.edu/admreg/multicul.html
 Adult Learner Services
 Tammy
Brunette, Adult Student Coordinator
 Association
for Non-Traditional Students (ANTS)
 http://www.uwfox.uwc.edu/admreg/return.html
Student Services
Financial Aid
 F.A. To Do List
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Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) if you haven’t done so.
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Register for classes.
 Carefully read and follow instructions on award letter
and return it to Student Services office.
 Re-application is required for each year.
 Questions? Come to Student Services.
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Student Services
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UW Colleges
Administration
Online Courses
Money Matters
Web Resources
Satisfactory Academic Progress
 Must meet 3 conditions to remain eligible for
financial aid (S.A.P.):
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Complete 2/3 of credits attempted
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Maintain satisfactory GPA
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Attempt maximum of 90 credits.
For the complete policy visit:
http://www.uwc.edu/financial-aid/sap/.
Student Services
Veteran’s Benefits & Scholarships
 Veterans’ Benefits
 Veterans, spouses, or dependent children should visit
county VA office to determine benefits.
 Make appointment with campus VA representative at
least 4 weeks before the start of the semester.
 Scholarships
 For a list of scholarships & application details visit
our website & search ‘scholarships.’
 www.uwfox.uwc.edu/foxfoundation/scholarship.html
Student Services
Student Activities
 Clubs and Organizations
 Campus Events
 Theater and Music
 Athletics
 Concerts and Performances
 www.uwfox.uwc.edu/stlife/
Student Services
See gold Student Activities handout.
Why Get Involved?
Meet other students
Gain leadership experience
TRAVEL
Build your resume
Interact with faculty and staff
Explore new interests
Learn new skills
Leave your mark on campus
HAVE FUN!
Student Services
Business Services
TUITION & FEES
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
RISK MANAGEMENT & SAFETY
PARKING
Business Services
Tuition & Fees
 Cost per credit:
 Approximately $189.00
 Cost of full time enrollment (12-18 credits):
 Approximately $2,251.00 per semester
 Tuition Due Date: Tenth Day of semester
 Paid in full or registered for payment plan.
 Payment Options:
 Cash, Check, Credit card, and/or Financial aid.
Business Services
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Refund Schedule
Class
Length
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Thereafter
12 Weeks +
100%
100%
50%
50%
None
8 – 11
Weeks
100%
50%
25%
None
None
5 – 7 Weeks
100%
50%
None
None
None
* Minus $100 withdrawal fee.
Business Services
Visit Business Services . . .
 To request an official transcript
 To apply for on-campus employment
 To report issues related to campus
security
 For parking related matters
Business Services
Student Parking
Campus Resources
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
LIBRARY
BOOKSTORE
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Campus Resources
Learning Resource Center
 Resources
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College Catalogs
Off-campus Employment Binder
Testing Information
 Peer Tutoring Program
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Small group & individual tutoring
FREE to all students
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http://www.uwfox.uwc.edu/admreg/acadtutoring.html
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Campus Resources
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Computer & Academic Labs
 The Writing Pad
 Math Lab
 Business and Economics Lab
 General Access Computer Labs
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For more information about computing on campus go to:
http://www.uwfox.uwc.edu/iit/networkservices.html
Campus Resources
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Library
 Hours (semester):
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Monday – Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:00am – 9:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm
Closed
1:00pm – 5:00pm
 Reference Materials
 Interlibrary Loan
 LEC 102: Library & Research Seminar
 Computer Lab & Study areas
 Free faxes and copies
Student Services
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Campus Bookstore
 www.uwfoxvalleybookstore.com
 To preorder your books – go through the ordering
process, pick them up starting August 26th.
Or
 . . . Bring a copy of your schedule to the bookstore.
THEN
 Sell your books back to the bookstore when you’re
through using them!
Campus Resources
Important Dates
 Last day to add a class:
 Last day to drop a class with no penalty:
 Last day to drop a class:
 Financial Aid Census Date:
 Tuition Due:
Policies
See purple Important Dates handout.
Earning Your Degree
Earning Your Degree
Academic Credits
 A credit is measured in semester hours.
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1 credit = 1 hour of class time per week
Example: Typical 3 credit course
M
8:00
English
T
W
English
T
F
English
 Full-time student = 12 – 18 credits
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Full-time status is needed for most insurance policy coverage.
Non-degree courses are included in credit count
 Stay “on track” to graduation – Take 15 credits each
semester.
Earning Your Degree
Placement: Math and English
 Placement test results identify what math and
English course you will begin with at UWFox.
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English Courses:
 English 098*, 101, 102, or 102 exemption
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Math Courses:
 Math 090*, 091*, 105, 108, 110 or higher.
*non-degree credit.
Earning Your Degree
Placement: LEA 102 & LEC 100
 LEA 102 – Learning Skills
 Intended to develop general learning skills such as: Time
management, Note-taking, Reading strategies, Test taking
 2 credits, non-degree course
 LEC 100 – First Year Seminar.
 Introduction to skills necessary for academic success
 Develop understanding of membership in academic community
 1 – 3 credits of Electives or Interdisciplinary studies
Earning Your Degree
Adding or Dropping a Course
 Adding a Course
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Courses added by student using PRISM
Last day to add: 10th day of the semester
Permission number
 Dropping a Course
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Courses dropped by student using PRISM
Last day to drop without penalty: 10th day of semester
Last day to drop: through 10th week of semester
 Grade of “W” will be assigned on transcript after first two weeks
Students may NOT drop a course required for admission.
Dropping below full-time could result is loss of financial aid or
insurance benefits.
Policies
Drop Policies & Procedures
 No-Show Policy
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Students who do not appear for the first session of any class for which
they are registered will be dropped from the roster.
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Exceptions can be made by contacting instructor in advance.
If dropped from all classes as a result of no show, the $100 tuition deposit
is forfeited.
 Withdrawal Procedure
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Students may indicate their request to officially withdraw from all
semester courses using PRISM.
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Policies
It is highly recommended that students meet with a Student Services
advisor prior to withdrawing.
Non-attendance in all registered courses does not constitute official
withdrawal from the university.
General Education Requirements
 3-6 credits
English Composition
 3+ credits
Mathematics(MS)
 9-12 credits Humanities(HU)/Fine Arts (FA)
 9-12 credits Social Science (SS)
 8 - 16 credits Lab Science (NS/LS)
 3 credits
Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
 3 credits
Ethnic Studies (ES)
Earning Your Degree
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Associate of Arts & Science (A.A.S.)
 Core Requirements:
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Math and English
 Breadth Requirements:
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Humanities/Fine Arts (HU/FA)
Natural, Lab and Math Science (NS/LS/MS)
Social Sciences (SS)
Application & Performance (AP)
Ethnic Studies (ES)
Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
Electives
 Other Requirements:
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60 credits
2.0 GPA
Earning Your Degree
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A.A.S. Degree with Emphasis
 An Emphasis is a concentration of coursework in a
given discipline
 UWFox offers 21 Degree Emphasis from
Anthropology, Biological Sciences and Business to
Psychology, Music and Writing
Student Services
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Advantages of the A.A.S. Degree
• Satisfies university-wide General Education
Requirements (GER).
• Provides undecided majors with a path to
following while searching for a major.
• Advantage in transfer process.
Earning Your Degree
Guaranteed Transfer
 Guarantee your admission to the UW school
of your choice!
 Open
to New Freshman
 Submit your “Declaration of Intent” prior to
completing 30 credits
 Stay at UWFox until reaching junior standing (5460 credits)
 Maintain a 2.0 GPA (2.8 for UW Madison).
 Turn it in today!
Earning Your Degree
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Policies
Policies
FERPA
 Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act
FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student
educational records.
 Rights afforded parents throughout K-12 education are
transferred to the student upon entry into a postsecondary institution.
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www.uwfox.uwc.edu/aboutfox/affirm.html
Policies
FERPA
 FERPA gives students the right to . . .
 Inspect and review education records
 Request a change in education records in the case of
inaccurate or misleading information
 Consent to the disclosure of education records to
others.
 FERPA allows the disclosure of “directory
information” without students’ consent.
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Policies
“Directory Information” includes a student’s name,
address, telephone number, date of birth, honors &
awards, and dates of attendance.
Sexual Assault & Harassment
 Sexual assault & harassment are
prohibited and illegal.
 UWFox has internal policies for dealing with such
acts.
 Students are encouraged to report any incidents of
sexual assault and/or harassment to Student Services.
 Policies, procedures, and the Annual Security Report
are available in the UWC Student Rights &
Regulations booklet.
 www.uwc.edu/students/uwc-student-rightsregulations-booklet.pdf.
Student Services
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Academic Standing
 Academic Standing
 Good
Standing is equivalent to a GPA of 2.0 or
better.
 GPAs below 2.0 will result in Probation or Final
Probation.
 Failure
Policies
to improve may lead to suspension.
TIPS ON WAYS TO STAY IN GOOD STANDING
 TAKE GOOD NOTES AND REVIEW THEM AS SOON
AFTER CLASS AS YOU ARE ABLE
 FOR EVERY ONE CREDIT OF CLASS TIME
STUDENTS NEED TO PLAN ON 2 HOURS OF
OUT OF CLASS STUDY TIME (3 CREDIT COURSE WILL
REQUIRE 6 HOURS A WEEK STUDY TIME.)
GO TO CLASS - GO TO CLASS -
GO TO CLASS !
Student Services
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Academic Misconduct
 Academic Misconduct:
Plagiarism
 Using unauthorized materials
 Forging or falsifying
 Intentionally Damaging academic work of others
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 Consequences
 Student rights
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Due process
 www.uwc.edu/students/uwc-student-rights-regulations-booklet.pdf
Policies
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Believe in Your Success . . .
. . . We Do!