Parent Crossroads

Advising and Registration

• During Orientation

– Role of Orientation Leader

– Professional vs. Faculty Advisors

• Registering for Future Semesters

– Advising Meetings

– PINs

Degree Composition

• Major Coursework

• Liberal Arts Core (LAC)

• Electives/Minors/Certificates/Second Majors

– Resource: Office of the Registrar

• Other things to know…

– Declaring a Major (30 credits)

– Changing Major

Liberal Arts Core (LAC)

• Subject Areas (40 Credit Hours)

– Communication/Composition

– Mathematics

– Arts and Humanities

– History

– Social and Behavioral Sciences

– Physical and Life Sciences (Includes Lab)

– International Studies

– United States Multicultural Studies

Previous Coursework

• Concurrent Enrollment

– Transferology

• AP/IB/CLEP

– http://www.unco.edu/registrar/transfer/ap.aspx

– Resource: Office of the Registrar

• ACT/SAT Exemptions

– English (1): SAT-34 | ACT-30

– Math (2): SAT-580 | ACT-26

• Supporting this Process

– Course Catalog

Text Books

• New, used, rental, and e-books

• How do you know what books your student needs?

• UNC Bookstore

– Price Match

– Pre-Order

• Keep receipts!

Addresses

• Receiving Mail and Packages

• Care Packages and “Snail Mail”

• Housing Website

– For Example:

• <Student Name>1400 23rd Street<Room Number> - Harrison HallGreeley, CO 80631-6949

– http://www.unco.edu/housing/current/mail.aspx

Technology

• Free Microsoft Software– Link: http://portal.office.com

– Instructions: http://mcb.unco.edu/technology/software-downloads.aspx

• Free Antivirus Software

– Links on Ursa

• Printing

– $8/year at 8¢/page for single-sided, black & white

• Campus Computer Labs

Getting Around Greeley

• Greeley Evans Transit (GET)

– UNC Card

• Getting to the Airport

– Greeley Shuttle• $46/$76

• Walkability/Bikes

• Boomerang

• Speaking of Greeley…

– http://greeleyunexpected.com/

– http://bearbizgreeley.com/

– Additional Student Discounts

Supporting Involvement

• Getting an On-Campus Job

• Residence Halls

• Volunteering

• Joining Clubs and Orgs

• Fraternity and Sorority Life

• Attending Events/Conferences

• Intramural and Club Sports

Staying Connected

Friday, September 28th - Sunday, Sept. 30th

More Information:

http://www.unco.edu/family-friends/

Parent Calendar

• Important Dates

• Resources | Websites and Contact Information

• Questions to Ask Your Student

• What to expect

• Can’t find something?

– parents@unco.edu

– Support Emails

Evaluations

• Emailed to you—let us know how we’re doing!

• UNC Bookstore Gift Card

Welcome to the Sleuth!A kickoff to the transition to UNC.

Rebus Puzzles

A Rebus Puzzle is a picture representation of a name, work, or phrase. Each "rebus" puzzle box portrays a common word or phrase.

What is college going to be like for my

student?

How will it feel as a parent/support

person?

What can I do to support my student in

their transition?

1. Now?

2. During the Ups & Downs of the

First Semester?

3. During Academic Breaks?

4. Always?

What can you do…

What can you do now?

• Laundry, etc.

• Communication Plan

• Debrief Orientation

• Discuss Expectations

• Others…

• Current Student Experience

Knowl____edge

During the Ups & Downs of the First Semester?

• Move-In Day

• Welcome Week

• Midterms

• Finals

• Homesickness

• Current Student Experience

During Academic Breaks?

• Fall Break

• Winter Break

• Setting Expectations

• Current Student Experience

Always?

• Show Your Support

• Listen

• Seek Resources

• Remember... You know your student

Wrapping-Up

When you’re looking for a gorilla, you often miss other unexpected

events…

What Else?

Be sure to get all of your questions

answered before you go.

Ask us anything!

A few logistics…

Letters to Your Bear

Today’s Date

Student NameFirst, Middle (if applicable), and Last

**Please list full address for students living off campus.