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SEEK Transfer Orientation

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Percy Sutton

“We wanted to create a program so that the injured in our society……..and those to come thereafter,

could occupy positions of power.”In talking about the SEEk program, Sutton said: “I feel very good about it because I know that is

has gone far beyond its original intent.”

Pioneering Civil Rights Attorney, Entrepreneur, Political Leader, Harlem Icon and Creator of the

SEEK Program

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Welcome

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SEEK SOCIETY OFFICERSFROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Jaishree Ramroop: Secretary (sophomore); Mailenny

Pena: Human Resources (sophomore);Kwesi Calliste: Graphic Designer (junior); Alexa

Castellanos: Treasurer (sophomore);Christian Narvaez: President (junior); Mayte

Mena: Vice President (sophomore)

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Financial AidDo you know Samuel Murray?

SEEK Financial Aid Counselor Samuel.Murray@baruch.cuny.edu (646) 312 - 1397

You should know what your financial aid package entails. You can monitor your financial aid on the CUNY portal www.cuny.edu

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Financial AidHave you filed your 2011/2012 FAFSA (financial

aid application)?

Did you indicate that you will be attending Baruch College? (Baruch title IV code: 007273)

Have you completed your TAP (New York State Assistance Program) application for 2010/2011? (Baruch Tap Code: 1409)

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Financial AidHave you submitted any required documentation to the

Baruch Financial aid office? Whenever you visit the Financial Aid office, it is important to

inform the receptionist that you are a SEEK student!

Were you selected for verification at your previous college (i.e., financial verification, citizenship verification, selective service)? If you were selected for any of the above, than you will be

required to submit similar documentation to complete the above processes at Baruch College.

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SEEK TutoringGo to person: Jill Rosenberg, Tutorial

CoordinatorLocated in 2-234 in the SEEK office

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Tutoring ServicesStudent Academic Consulting Center (SACC)

http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/sacc/tutorial_service.htm

Writing Center http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/writingcenter/

students.html

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AcademicsCommunication Skills

Please contact Joyce Mandell, SEEK Communication Specialist at: Joyce.mandell@baruch.cuny.edu

Individual and group sessions are available!!!

BRIDGE PROGRAM Math Writing Excel (Simnet) Majors and Careers Baruch tours Campus Life Finding Business Information @ Baruch College

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Academic ResourcesSEEK provides resources that help students

succeed in their academic courses. Laptop loans Calculator loans SEEK library

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Center for Advisement and Orientation

At the Baruch College Orientation, you will receive a preliminary evaluation to assist you with program planning. This is the tool that you will use to determine which courses to register for in your first term. An Academic Advisor will guide you throughout this session. You will also register for your courses for your first term at

this session.

Advisement website: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/advisement/

Baruch College Transfer Services website: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/transfer/admissions/

transfer_orientation/

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Center for Advisement and Orientation

Next, your credit evaluation will be completed by the Transfer Center provided Baruch has received all of your transcripts from your previous college.

Finally, you will contact the Center for Academic Advisement for an official worksheet provided you have received a completed credit evaluation. You must schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in advance.  

You must return with a copy of the worksheet to your SEEK Counselor.  

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DegreesZicklin School of Business: BBA Degree

Majors> http://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/

Weissman School of Arts and Sciences: BA Degree

Majors>http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/wsas/index.html

School of Public Affairs: BS Degree

Majors> http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/spa/home.php

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Careers and other opportunities

STARR Career Development Center Provide comprehensive career services to Baruch

College students.Help make decisions about majorsApply to graduate and law schoolPrepare for internships and jobs Develop the soft skills necessary to become

successful in their chosen future careers. www.baruch.cuny.edu/careers

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Communication with SEEK

Be sure to check your e-mails regularly This is the college’s official means of

communicating with you.

You do not want to miss out on important information from your counselor, financial aid, or the college.

Blackboard CUNY transfers, update your BB email address to

your Baruch email account!!! Non-CUNY transfers, activate your account!!!

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Transfer Student Organization

The Transfer Student Organization (TSO) was created by transfer students, to ease the "transfer" process for students.

TSO aims to hold events and programs that benefit transfer students socially, academically and professionally.

Students with general queries can reach the TSO at tsobaruch.info@gmail.com

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Cultural PassportThe Cultural Passport allows you to explore the

treasure of New York City from the smallest museums and galleries to the world-class institutions, from Broadway productions to Off-Off Broadway, and do not forget the gardens and the science centers, historical societies and libraries.

Every one of them has something to enjoy.

http://www.cuny.edu/about/resources/arts/cultural-passport.html

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Health Center 138 East 26th Street, Main Floor (between Lexington

and 3rd Avenues) New York, NY 10010 Tel: 646-312-2040 Fax: 646-312-2041

The health center provides FREE immunization!!! (MMR?? YES, even to newly accepted students

throughout the summer. The titers test (blood test, if you suspect you have had

your immunizations, but lost your record, is $60 dollars.)

GENERAL HOURS OF OPERATION Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 – 8pm

Tuesday and Thursday: 9 – 5pm Note: The Health Center is closed from 12pm to 1pm daily.

http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/studentaffairs/healthServices.htm

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Chi Alpha Chi Alpha Epsilon is a national honors society, created to

highlight the academic achievements of students admitted to college through non-traditional criteria.

Visit our website: http://xaebaruch.org/ If you were part of a special program (i.e.,

EOP/HEOP/SEEK/CD) at your previous college AND were already inducted into Chi Alpha, bring a copy of your certificate to Susan Wong, SEEK Counselor and you will automatically become a member in Baruch’s chapter.

If you are not currently a Chi Alpha member, after 2 semesters at Baruch you can be considered for membership.

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SEEK AwardsHeld annually, this gala event celebrates the

achievements of current and past SEEK students. Students are recognized for both their academic and service achievements.

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SEEK Office Policy8:30 am – 12 pm: Counseling/ Study Time

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Free Zone

2:30 pm – Close*: Counseling/ Study Time

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SEEK ContractFinally, we will review the SEEK contract. This

will be provided to you at the SEEK orientation!

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