Summer 2017 Transfer Checklist

Bridgewater State University Summer Check-List 2017

This check-list is for students that have been admitted to Bridgewater State University for the Summer 2017 semester. All new students to BSU are required to complete the orientation process but one is not offered for the Summer session. You will be allowed to register for Summer courses but will also be required to complete the entire transfer process before you can register for fall courses. More information regarding this process will be sent to you in the future.

In order to enroll in Summer Courses, please complete the following steps.

STEP #1: CLAIM YOUR BSU USER ACCOUNT

Create your user account by going to https://services.bridgew.edu/ClaimAccount/. You will be prompted to create a password and will be assigned a Username and Email address. It may take up to one hour before your account is activated. Once your account is activated you should go to https://services.bridgew.edu/bannerid/ to get your PIN as this will be needed to access other electronic services on campus. Email is the official BSU form of communication, you should plan to check this account regularly at www.bridgew.edu, “MyBSU” and “Student Portal”. Please keep track of your personal information so that you will have access to these important online systems. You will also be asked to use a password, but we do not recommend that you write that down:

BANNER ID:______PIN:______USER NAME (email):[email protected]

STEP #2: COMPLETE THE “TRANSFER 101 ONLINE PROGRAM

All new transfer students registering for summer courses must complete this session found at https://services.bridgew.edu/TransferOrientation/. Only students that have indicated their intention to enroll will be allowed to participate. You will be required to enter your BANNER ID to proceed.

STEP #3: REGISTER FOR YOUR COURSES The Transfer 101 online session completed in STEP #2 taught you how to register for your courses using our online registration system called InfoBear at https://infobear.bridgew.edu/ahomepg.htm. In the bottom right corner, click on “Registration and Student Information”. You will need your BANNER ID (used for student identification at BSU) and Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you did not access your PIN as instructed in STEP #1, your default PIN will be your birthdate in the form of a six-digit number (MMDDYY).

STEP #4: SUBMIT ALL FINAL OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS

If you have not already done so, have all final official transcripts from previously attended institutions sent to the Office of Admission. Accurate placement testing requirements, transfer credit evaluations, and degree audits cannot be determined until these documents have been received and processed. This should be done as soon as possible.

STEP #5: SUBMIT YOUR BSU STUDENT HEALTH FORM

All students must have a Student Health and Counseling form on file with the Office of Health Services BEFORE attending classes. This form can be found at: https://my.bridgew.edu/departments/HealthServices/SitePages/Home.aspx. Please allow yourself enough time to have Doctor’s signature and appropriate inoculations included if needed.

STEP #6: OBTAIN YOUR CONNECT CARD AND PARKING DECAL The Connect Card is the official Bridgewater State University identification card that can be used for library privileges, building access, and as a debit card on-campus and with participating off-campus merchants. All vehicles parked in student parking lots will need a valid BSU parking decal. For more information, please visit the Parking Services and Connect Card web site at: https://my.bridgew.edu/departments/PSCC/SitePages? Home.aspx.

STEP #7: SUBMIT YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE WAIVER IF NEEDED All undergraduate students registered for 9 credits or more or graduate students registered for 7 credits or more must provide proof of enrollment in a qualified medical insurance plan that meets the Commonwealth mandated guidelines. To waive or enroll in the University plan please click here http://www.universityhealthplans.com/. Students enrolling in fewer hours will not be required to show proof of insurance and will not be charged.

Summer Session I Classes begin on Monday, May 22, 2017 If you have any questions regarding this checklist, please contact the Transfer Center at 508-531-3155, 508-531-2686, or [email protected]