Welcome to UC Clermont

New Student Information

Orientation Presentation Other Resources

www.ucclermont.edu/Students/new_students.html

Orientation Order of Events

Info Session Advising Session Registration of Classes

Gregory Sojka, Dean

Ann Appleton, Assistant Dean Enrollment & Student Services

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School Closures

During periods of inclement weather The University’s offices and facilities may be closed for part or all of a workday.

Please visit www.ucclermont.edu

or watch your local news for up to date closure information.

If the University of Cincinnati is closed, UC Clermont College is closed as well. However, there are some occasions when the University is open but UC Clermont College is closed. Please be sure to listen/look for both.

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Emergency Text Message

As part of a comprehensive effort to inform our community of any emergencies that might arise on campus, the University of Cincinnati offers an emergency text messaging service. UC Public Safety will use the system at their discretion if there is an imminent threat to the safety and security of the campus community or to announce a weather-related university closing. The university will test the system quarterly to determine if it is working properly, but you will not receive non-emergency or advertising messages. UC will not sell your information.

Visit www.onestop.uc.edu to sign up to receive emergency texts.

You are a UC Student

You have the same rights & privileges of a student at UC’s “uptown” campus.

Access includes Bearcats tickets and over 200 clubs.

UC Student ID Card

Will be available on the UC Clermont campus at the office of Public Safety.

(Snyder building, room 170)

Technology at UC

Wireless Campus Open Computer Lab / Snyder 164 Discounted Software @ Bookstore 300+ Computers

One Stop Student Services

www.onestop.uc.edu

The one place to go to get everything ‘UC’.

CLICK HERE TO: view class offerings register for classes

view my schedule get my grades

get my degree audit

more …

CLICK HERE TO: view & pay my bill

create parent/payer password direct deposit my refunds sign up for payment plan

waive my health insurance

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Health Insurance Coverage

Any student who registers for six (6) credit hours or more will automatically be provided with University Health coverage.

If you are already covered by health insurance that is equal to or greater than University Health Insurance, go to www.onestop.uc.edu

by October 7, 2011 to waive UC’s Student Health insurance.

• • If you are not already covered by health insurance each quarter for UC’s Student Health insurance. For more information, please visit http://www.uc.edu/uhs/student_health_insurance. html and register for six (6) credit hours or more, you will be charged a fee *If you are covered by VAMC, please go to UC Clermont’s Cashier’s Office to waive your University Health coverage.

CLICK HERE TO:

apply for aid

check my aid

sign my loan note get loan counseling more …

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Financial Aid

What is it? Grants, Loans, Scholarships, other Financial Awards used to pay for some/all of your college bill.

Are you eligible? YES! How do you get Financial Aid? Fill out the FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (determines grants and loans). Where do I get a FAFSA? Fill out online: www.fafsa.ed.gov or on campus at a UC Clermont FAFSA workshop.

What next? You’ll receive an award offer from UC’s Financial Aid Office via Uconnect (Student E-mail account).

Get the $$$ Go to www.onestop.uc.edu and click on ‘check my aid’ to accept &/or decline your financial aid award = grants &/or loans.

Full-time/Part-time Status

• 12-18 hours is full-time.

• Tuition is the same for 12-18 hours.

• Less than 12 hours is part-time: – Financial aid, scholarships, athletic eligibility, and insurance may be affected.

• Taking 19 credit hours or more will result in a per hour surcharge and must be approved by your academic advisor.

Payment

Payment for the quarter is due

10 days before

the first day of the quarter.

Autumn Quarter classes start on September 21, 2011.

Residency

Reciprocity (in-state tuition) is not automatic • • Go to www.uc.edu

and search ‘reciprocity’.

Fill out the required form or your bill will show higher ‘out-of-state’ charges.

Academic and University Calendars Dates & Deadlines for Registration, Withdrawal, Fees and Refunds CLICK HERE TO:

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Withdrawal

Formally dropping a class • Can’t be done via phone, e-mail, or word of mouth • Must be done online • Contact Registration with any questions If not formally dropped, you will receive a ‘UW’ (unofficial withdraw) = F. ‘UW’ can have a lasting effect on your financial aid.

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X Grade

An “X” grade is a non-participation grade Participation is determined by each instructor and can include attendance or coursework submission If you register for classes and never attend or fail to participate You will receive an “X” grade “X” grades can be issued even if you withdraw from the class If you receive financial aid and receive an “X” grade

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X Grade

You will be billed to pay back the financial aid awarded to you for each class with an “X” grade. This would include returning any refund money you may have already received.

You will be blocked from registering for future classes, receiving an official UC transcript, or grade report You will incur late fees until the outstanding balance is paid in full You will not get any financial aid from ANY institution of higher learning in the United States until the bill is paid in full

DRAFT

Financial Aid Walk-in Hours June 13 thru September 3

Mondays: 9am -11am; 2pm – 5:30pm Tuesdays: 9am – 11am; 2pm – 5:30pm Wednesdays: 2pm – 4pm Thursdays: 9am – 11am; 2pm – 4pm Fridays: 9am – 1pm

Blackboard One Stop Libraries Student E-mail UCMail UC File Space

DRAFT

Services on Campus

Advising Career Services CLEP Testing College Success Program COMPASS Counseling Disability Services Learning Center Library Public Safety Veteran Affairs

Advising

Select a Major Which classes?

Graduation process & paperwork Transfer pathways

SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator

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SmarterMeasure is a test (approx. 25 min) to help students and their advisors evaluate the student’s readiness for an online and/or technology rich courses A diagnostic tool that will help the student assess their strengths and weaknesses related to online and/or technology-rich learning Students are not prevented from registering for online classes

Semester Conversion

GET READY!

UC is moving to semesters in Fall 2012 See your advisor, declare a major, and get your IAP (Individual Advising Plan) Complete any sequences of courses!

(Foreign Language, Sciences, English, Math, etc.) www.uc.edu/conversion Questions? Call 513-732-5319

Career Services

Not sure about your major?

Get help deciding at Career Services Your source for jobs, internships, and career advice Beth Bamber Jones105 * 513-732-5277

CLEP Testing

College Level Examination Program CLEP is a series of exams that allows college students to earn college credits for learning that has occurred outside of class, at a fraction of tuition costs. For further information regarding the CLEP test itself, please visit: http://www.collegeboard.com/CLEP For information about UC Clermont’s CLEP policies and procedures, please visit: http://www/ucclermont.edu/PlacementTest/clep.html Be sure to check with your Academic Advisor for questions on how CLEP testing might help you!!!

Barbara Wallace Director of College Success Program 513-732-5279 [email protected]

du Linsey Koeritz Achievement Coach 513-732-5316 [email protected]

The College Success Program Builds a Bridge to College Success

The College Success Program provides academic advising through a faculty advisor with extra support from an Achievement Coach.

Your Achievement Coach: -Provides strong academic support and personal encouragement -Works with students to build:  time management skills  note taking strategies  study strategies  test taking skills -Refers you to additional resources for academic and personal needs both on and off campus -Works with professors, faculty advisors, and staff to eliminate educational barriers

COMPASS Counseling Services

Helping Students Navigate Life’s Challenges Monday & Tuesday 8:30am — 4:30pm Wednesday & Thursday 9am — 5:00pm First Wednesday of each month 8:30-11:30am & 3:30-8:30pm Enrollment & Student Services, Room 201 (513) 732-5263

Disability Services

Jennifer Radt Disability Services 513-732-5327 Student Services 101

The Learning Center

• Free Tutoring • Supplemental Instruction • Other Academic Support

McDonough Hall, Room 100

Library

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Assistance with research

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Quiet study spaces

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Textbooks

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Welcoming environment

Public Safety

513-732-5295 or 513-732-5200 • Keys locked in car • Need a jump start • Desire an escort to car Contact via Phone, Help Phones or at the Information Desk

DIRECT DIAL TO

UC POLICE

AVAILABLE 24 / 7 / 365 WEST PARKING LOT

Public Safety

732-5295 or 732-5200 Safety Tips: • Never leave belongings unattended • Report any unusual behavior • Give a copy of your schedule to parent(s)/family/friends in case of an emergency • Stay informed; stay alert; stay safe

Parking

Students park in ‘white’ stalls Faculty/Staff park in ‘yellow’ stalls Handicapped parking is ‘blue’ Car Pool (Permit ONLY) is ‘green’

Veteran Affairs

www.uc.edu/registrar/veterans_educational_benefits.htm

Jeff Bosworth Director, Veteran Affairs Jones Building, room 024 [email protected]

UC East

UC East is a satellite campus of UC Clermont College. Some courses and programs are offered at UC East.

UC East

Edith Peter Jones Building

Athletics Office Bookstore Cougar Café Student Lounge Student Life Office

Advising Session for Students

Parents/Family Members/Friends attend Support Session

Majors

Career / Technical Associate Degrees Transition / Transfer Oriented Associate Degrees Undecided / Undeclared Majors Non-Degree Transfer Options Allied Health Majors: please schedule appointment through Allied Health area

Advising Session

Family and friends stay in the Auditorium for special information session Students will meet your academic advisor & then schedule your classes Students and family members will meet in the student lounge balcony after Registration

Family Support Session

What’s happening now…

• Students meet academic advisor • Students given ‘checksheet’ - listing of classes needed to graduate • Classes selected • Students register for classes online @ ‘OneStop’ Students and family members will meet in the student lounge balcony after Registration

Basic Information

• Full-Time Tuition = $1,678 + books / quarter (12-18 credit hours) • That is $5,034/ year + books (doesn’t include summer) • Aviation Program has additional fees • Same classes at Clifton = $10,419 / year + books • Part-Time students pay $ 140/ credit hour (most classes are 3 credit hours = $420 + books)

How to Pay for School

• Have the cash • Borrow the cash • Financial Aid • Military / various plans • Payment Plan option available at ‘One Stop’

Encourage your student to...

• Attend classes • Ask questions • Make contacts in each class & exchange phone numbers • Talk to faculty • Use campus resources • Do the work

What to do and don’t do…

• Do see an Academic Advisor before each quarter to set up classes (usually about 6 weeks into each quarter) • Do check on Financial Aid early & often (513-556-1000 or ‘One Stop’) • Don’t open ‘new’ books until after 1 st class meeting • Don’t throw away UC parking tickets • Don’t Aid drop a class until meeting with Advisor or Financial

Did you know?

• FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act • Parents can pay on www.onestop.uc.edu

• UC Transition Advisors visit UCC weekly • Bill will become available online tomorrow *Email reminder will be sent • Pay online, at Cashier’s Window (10 – 3), or via Mail

Reminder

   Conversion to a semester calendar Autumn 2012 Goal: common academic calendar statewide UC’s pledge during this transition:  No loss of academic progress (encourage student to see advisor)   No delay to degree completion (encourage student to see advisor) No increased costs for degree completion (encourage student to see advisor)

Did you know?

• Waiving Health Insurance – online @ ‘OneStop’ • Is charged at the beginning of the Autumn, Winter & Spring quarters • Once waived, will be waived for the rest of this academic year

Questions?