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Welcome to UC Clermont
New Student Information
Orientation Presentation
Other Resourceswww.ucclermont.edu/Students/
new_students.html
Orientation Order of Events
Info SessionAdvising Session
Registration of Classes
Gregory Sojka, Dean
Ann Appleton, Assistant DeanEnrollment & Student
Services
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.
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 StudentYou 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 UCWireless Campus
Open Computer Lab / Snyder 164Discounted Software @ Bookstore
300+ Computers
One Stop Student Services
www.onestop.uc.eduThe one place to go to get everything
‘UC’.
www.onestop.uc.edu
CLICK HERE TO:view class offerings
register for classes
view my schedule
get my grades
get my degree audit
more …
view & pay my bill
create parent/payer password
direct deposit my refunds
sign up for payment plan
waive my health insurance
CLICK HERE TO:
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 and register for six (6) credit hours or more, you will be charged a fee each quarter for UC’s Student Health insurance. For more information, please visit http://www.uc.edu/uhs/student_health_insurance. html• *If you are covered by VAMC, please go to UC
Clermont’s Cashier’s Office to waive your University Health coverage.
apply for aid
check my aid
sign my loan note
get loan counseling
more …
CLICK HERE TO:
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.
PaymentPayment for the quarter is due 10
days before the first day of the quarter.
Autumn Quarter classes start on September 21, 2011.
ResidencyReciprocity (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.
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Academic and University Calendars
Dates & Deadlines for Registration, Withdrawal, Fees and Refunds
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
questionsIf not formally dropped, you will
receive a ‘UW’ (unofficial withdraw) = F.
‘UW’ can have a lasting effect on your financial aid.
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
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
Financial Aid Walk-in HoursJune 13 thru September 3
Mondays: 9am -11am; 2pm – 5:30pmTuesdays: 9am – 11am; 2pm – 5:30pmWednesdays: 2pm – 4pmThursdays: 9am – 11am; 2pm – 4pmFridays: 9am – 1pm
DRAFT
BlackboardOne StopLibrariesStudent E-mailUCMailUC File Space
ClickonUCTools
Services on CampusAdvising Disability
ServicesCareer Services Learning
CenterCLEP Testing LibraryCollege Success Program Public
SafetyCOMPASS Counseling Veteran
Affairs
DRAFT
AdvisingSelect a MajorWhich classes?
Graduation process & paperworkTransfer pathways
SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator
• 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 ConversionGET 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/conversionQuestions? Call 513-732-5319
Career ServicesNot sure about your major?
Get help deciding at Career Services
Your source for jobs, internships, and career advice
Beth BamberJones105 * 513-732-5277
CLEP TestingCollege 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!!!
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 skillsnote taking strategies study strategiestest 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
Barbara WallaceDirector of College Success [email protected]
Linsey KoeritzAchievement [email protected]
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 ServicesJennifer Radt
Disability Services
513-732-5327Student Services
101
The Learning Center• Free Tutoring
• Supplemental Instruction• Other Academic Support
McDonough Hall, Room 100
Library
• Assistance with research• Quiet study spaces
• Textbooks• Welcoming environment
Public Safety513-732-5295 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 POLICEAVAILABLE 24 / 7 / 365
WEST PARKING
LOT
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
Public Safety732-5295 or 732-5200
ParkingStudents park in ‘white’ stalls
Faculty/Staff park in ‘yellow’ stallsHandicapped parking is ‘blue’
Car Pool (Permit ONLY) is ‘green’
Veteran Affairswww.uc.edu/registrar/
veterans_educational_benefits.htm
Jeff BosworthDirector, Veteran Affairs
Jones Building, room [email protected]
UC EastUC East is a satellite campus of
UC Clermont College. Some courses and programs are
offered at UC East.
UC East
Edith Peter Jones BuildingAthletics Office
BookstoreCougar Café
Student LoungeStudent Life Office
Advising Sessionfor
StudentsParents/Family Members/Friends attend
Support Session
MajorsCareer / 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 SessionFamily 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 1st class meeting
• Don’t throw away UC parking tickets• Don’t drop a class until meeting with Advisor
or Financial Aid
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?