Transcript SUNY Orange Advising and Registration Workshop

Welcome to SUNY Orange!
New START
New STudent Advising and
Registration Tutorial
Getting Started at SUNY Orange
Summer 2014
New Start Information (refer to handout)
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Before Classes Begin:
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Deadlines, Expenses, and other To Do’s
Once Classes Begin:
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Campus Resources & Academic Success
3. Academic Advising at SUNY Orange
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Next Steps
4. Online Resources
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Departmental Information
College Catalog, Student Handbook, Student Grapevine
Login to MySUNYOrange: Banner and Student Email
Online Schedule of Classes
Before Classes Begin:
Deadlines, Expenses, and Other To Do’s
Summer 2014
Next Steps (refer to handout)
After the New Start workshop you will…
Meet with an Advisor to discuss class schedule, program
requirements, etc..
2. Take registration form to Student Services Central.
3. Pay the $50 non-refundable tuition deposit (see exceptions)*.
4. Pay tuition by May 12, or at time of registration.
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If applying for Financial Aid, submit all necessary paperwork.
5. Get student ID taken and parking pass.
6. If purchasing your books from the College, buy them during the first
week of classes.
7. Submit all relevant official transcripts as soon as possible for
evaluation (AP courses, other colleges, etc.).
*See Bursar website for details.
Deadlines
Registration:
New students’ last day to register for S1/13 is Fri., 5/23 and for S2/13 Thurs., 7/3
Total Withdrawal:
If you will not be attending any or all of your classes, you must withdraw to avoid
financial charges by the above dates for S1/14 and S2/14. Once either session
begins (S1/14 -5/27 and S2/14 - 7/7) you are financially responsible for any
registered classes even if you do not attend.
Adding classes once semester begins:
 First 2 days of classes: requires an advisor’s signature
 3rd and 4th day of classes: requires signatures from instruc., Dpt. Chair, & Reg.
Dropping and Refunds for S1 & S2***:
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1st week of the session - 25% refund of tuition (fees are non-refundable)
After 1st week of the session - No refund
*** See Bursar webpage for additional info (e.g., full semester guidelines, etc.) on Refund Policies
and Office Hours.
Tuition and Payment
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$50 non-refundable tuition deposit required for all students every semester –
unless receiving Ch. 33 (at 100% rate) or Ch. 31 benefits from the VA.
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Students who fail to pay their tuition deposit are subject to course deletion. Deletion dates are
posted on the Bursar’s home web page.
Balance of tuition and fees is due May 12, or on the day of registration if after the
payment due date.
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A late fee of $50 will apply to students’ accounts. Any account that remains unpaid will be assigned
to a collections agency.
Tuition Payment Plan – is only available in the Fall and Spring semesters.
 E-Refunds - all students must enroll and choose a refund option through Higher
One. E-refunds ensure a faster and safer transaction on money coming back from the
College.
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Refund options include:
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A Higher One Checking Account with a debit MasterCard
Direct Deposit into an existing checking or savings account.
Paper Check
Certificate of Residence – must be submitted within 30 days from the start of the
semester to avoid paying non-resident tuition.
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See Bursar webpage for additional information.
Tuition and Fees Schedule
Financial Aid
 If you are planning to pay for summer classes with financial aid,
grants, or loans you must check with the Financial Aid Office to see if
there is funding available and if you are eligible for that
funding.
 Submit all Financial Aid paperwork as soon as possible so
that any aid may be applied to your bill.
 Additional Eligibility Requirements:
 Classes (including pre-requisites if they can fill in for other requirements
in the program) must apply toward degree
 Maintain satisfactory attendance
 Make satisfactory progress
 Refer to the website for available FAFSA Workshops
 See your Financial Aid tab in Banner or the Financial Aid Office and
website for more information about your financial aid status.
Books
 The bookstore can tell you what books are required or you can
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find this information on Banner.
 Books are expensive and you must be able to purchase your
books to start the semester and do well.
There are no Financial Aid book credit vouchers for summer.
Buy books at the campus the class is being taught.
Full refund for books returned in their original condition with
the original receipt within 5 days from the date of purchase
through the first week of classes.
 See Bookstore website for return policy details.
The bookstore will buy back used books at a reduced rate.
Once Classes Begin:
Campus Resources
Summer 2014
Division of Student Services
• Departments include:
Academic Advising
Student Services Central
Accessibility Services
Admissions
Career Services
Bursar: pay bills
Student Activities
Financial Aid
Student Support Initiatives
Registrar: register for classes
Wellness Center (Personal Counseling/Health Services)
• Summer Hours: 6/2 - 7/24 open Mon. – Thurs. (closed Fridays)
• Supports over 6,000 students on the Middletown & Newburgh
Campuses
• Sustainable Campus
Office of Accessibility Services
 Accommodations differ from high school.
 Students must provide current documentation of a disability, complete
an intake and request accommodations with sufficient time for the
request to be processed.
 Students are expected to seek additional resources, attend classes, and
comply with academic standards.
 Accommodations are meant to provide equal access and students may
decide not to use them.
 See Accessibility Services for information and questions
 Middletown: 3rd fl., Shepard Student Center 348
 Newburgh: 1st fl., Kaplan Hall 110
Elevator Alert for the
Harriman Building
on the Middletown Campus
Due to several construction projects on campus, the Harriman
Building Elevator will not be able to access the 1st Floor of
Harriman.
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Please remember this when registering for classes.
If this presents an access issue for you based on a disability or a
temporary condition, please contact the
Office of Accessibility Services in Middletown
341-4077 or 341-4407
Career Services
 Provides valuable information to students regarding their
chosen careers. If you are undecided about your program, this
office offers:
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Career advising: gives you access to various tools to help you assess
your interests, values and skills and help you connect to different
career areas as well as provide current job market information. See
the Exploring Careers & Choosing a major on your student
portal.
 Assistance with creating a Resume and Cover Letter
 Help preparing for potential job Interviews
 Access to an Online Job Bank
 Internship placement
 Workshops and Job Fairs on campus throughout the year
Student Activities (refer to handout)
 Programs and Events on Both Campuses
Special Trips, Lectures, Concerts, Plays, and Cultural Events
 You can find this information in the Activities Calendar
located in the Student Grapevine
Student Senate
Board Of Activities (BOA)
Clubs and Organizations
Campus involvement opportunities:
 A part of your college learning experience
 Find at least one activity to get involved
I-Connect activities: September 8-13
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Wellness Center
 Health Services, including mental health, offered by the
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Center free of charge.
Short-term personal counseling available for depression,
stress, adjustment to college, family concerns/issues, etc.
Referrals available as needed
Staffed by a personal counselor, mental health liaison, and
registered nurses.
Available on both campuses
 Middletown – Shepard Center, 2nd floor
 Newburgh – Kaplan Hall, Rm. 322
Call (845) 341-4870 to schedule an appointment
Academic Success
Summer 2014
Academic Expectations
 College is different from high school (handout)
 Amount and level of work , studying and reading required
 1 cr. = 1 hr. in class + 2 hrs. homework
 15 cr. = 15 hrs. in class + 30 hrs. homework=45 hrs.
 Accelerated format in Summer – 6 weeks vs. 15 weeks
 More work out of class than in class
 Classroom expectations of participation and preparedness
 More freedom means more self-management
 Self-motivation and discipline
 Time management and planning
 Studying, note-taking, reading, etc. are up to you
 See Student Portal for Resources
Understanding the Syllabus
 You will receive a syllabus for every course (handout)
 The instructor’s contract with you
 Outlines class expectations, grading and all
assignments
 You may not ever get a reminder about when things
are due
 Use your syllabus as a tool to plan ahead and prepare
for class
 Ask questions when you are not clear about
information on your syllabus
Once Classes Begin
 Attend class – on time and ready to learn.
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S1/14 – Mon., May 26 make-up class held on Fri., May 30
 By the end of the first week, you should have all the books and materials
you need for each class. Participate, do the homework, and study!
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Your Faculty
Academic Advising Office
Office of Accessibility Services
Learning Assistance Services/Tutoring (hrs./location online)
 On Both Campuses:
 Math Lab, Writing Lab, BATCAVERN – Biology and Health Majors
 Scheduled Tutoring
Workshops
 Study Skills and Career Workshops (dates/location online)
Grades
 Know where you stand in class!
 Fall/Spring semesters - unsatisfactory reports (U-grades) are
submitted mid-semester in Banner for students doing less than
“C” work.
 Your end-of-semester grades will be available in Banner under
Student Records; they will not be mailed to you!
 Graduation
 Must apply by deadline posted
 Meet all degree requirements
 Have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Academic Advising
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SUNY Orange
Summer 2014
Academic Advising at SUNY Orange
 The primary purpose of Academic Advising is to facilitate
student learning and success by collaborating with
students to develop and implement meaningful and
attainable educational plans
 Developmental approach to advising:
ADVISOR/student
ADVISOR/STUDENT
advisor/STUDENT
 Academic Advising syllabus: outlines expectations,
requirements, recommendations to ease transition to
college
Academic Advising – Advisor’s Role
 Assist students with developing and pursuing goals
 Provide accurate information about programs, classes,
resources, services, policies & procedures, etc.
 Assist students with decision making and allow
students to make final decisions
 Refer students to resources and opportunities
 Treat students with respect
 Be accessible for meetings
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 Making your schedule
Academic Advising – Student’s Role
 Actively participate in the Advising and education
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process
Become knowledgeable about program
requirements, prerequisites, college resources,
policies and procedures
Accept responsibility for actions and decisions
Schedule, attend and be prepared for Advising
meetings
Actively seek out information, services and
resources to facilitate success
Advisor Meetings
New students meet with an Advisor in the Academic Advising Office.
Assigned Advisor in Banner by the 5th week of fall/spring semester.
Academic Advising
Discuss long term goals:
Career/Academic
vs.
Registration Advising
Discuss short-term goals:
Courses for next semester
 Don’t wait until registration starts to meet!
 Plan early and come prepared when you meet with your advisor.
 Review program requirements and schedule of courses before your
meeting.
 Prepare list of questions.
Degree Programs
 Transfer-Track Degrees
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Associate in Arts (A.A.)
Associate in Science (A.S.)
 Career-Track Degrees
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Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
 Health Programs – Separate Admissions Process
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Accounting, Business, Criminal Justice
 Certificate Programs
 Undecided- consider Liberal Arts major and working with
Career Services
 Changing Your Major – forms must be submitted within first 3
weeks of the semester to be active for that semester.
Degree Program Notes
 Some degrees can be completed entirely at the Newburgh campus:
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AA Liberal Arts
AS and AAS Criminal Justice
AS Human Services
AAS Business Management
AS Individual Studies (depending on program of study)
AAS Nursing
 All others require that you take some classes in Middletown
 Many majors require Day courses
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Most Health Majors (exception: evening Nursing program in Middletown)
AS Engineering Science
AAS Computer Information Technology
AAS Office Technologies
AAS Electrical Technology, etc.
Pre-Health Profession Majors
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Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant,
Radiologic Technology
Students are AS Liberal Arts majors until you apply and are
accepted to your Health major
Applications are accepted every year by February 1 to start the
program the following Fall semester in Middletown except for
Nursing: you can also apply for the Spring program in
Newburgh by October 1. (See LPN to RN guidelines online.)
Health programs are 2 years from the time you are admitted.
Total length depends on how many prerequisites you need to
do
See Admissions Information and Departments’ websites for
important program details and policies
Placement Test Results
Developmental Courses
• Often Prerequisites for:
• Beginning your degree program
• Other college-level courses – see permitted lists
• Developmental Course Sequences
• Required until RDG, WRT, and/or MAT sequences completed
• Special permission to drop
• Covered by Financial Aid - if eligible
• Developmental course grades – DVP, DVH, DVF, ZDF
• Repeat Policy
Honors Program
If you are a highly motivated student , enjoy challenging in-class
discussions and meet one of the following criteria:
 Have a high school GPA of 90 or higher
or
 Have a combined SAT score of 1200 in Math and Reading
or
 Were in the top 10% of your class in high school
AND
 Are eligible to take or have completed ENG 101
See Elaine Torda for academic advising (341-4004) or ask your
advisor for more information
Key Points to Remember
 Email:
Check student email regularly (daily preferred).
 $50 Deposit:
Pay by deadline.
 Financial Aid:
Target dates - submit all documents ASAP.
 Tuition:
You are financially responsible for any registered
classes once the summer session begins - even if
you do not attend any of your classes.
 Books:
Purchase by the end of the first week of classes.
Have plan to pay for them since aid not available.
Learning is not a spectator sport,
you must be actively engaged in the process to succeed.