Family Handbook 2015
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BELONG FAMILY HANDBOOK 2015 STUDENT ORIENTATION, DIVISION OF S TUDENT AFFAIRS ADVISING & REGISTRATION New Student Orientation BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY FLIGHT CENTER AIRPORT TARRAGON POE TECH ANNEX ARCH STUDIES S POE LOT LOT M 19 CAMPUS GOLF LOT OPERATIONS CLUBHOUSE Z N. ENTERPRISE THURSTIN N. 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COLLEGE CLOUGH CAMPBELL HILL CAMPBELL Residence Halls LOT SOARB Family Schedule | Summer 2015 CLOUGH SOCIAL Apartments PHIL CTR Under Construction LOT P Campus ResourceTUCKER Fair Falcon Family Connection Parking Lots N 101 Olscamp(WBGU) Hall | 7:15 - 8 a.m. 101 Olscamp Hall | 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. LOT Visit with representatives15 from campus and community departments to Your student’s success at BGSU is a community effort based upon S Shuttle Stop learn about the programs, resources and services available to you and strong partnerships among students, families and the institution. your student. This session will summarize mechanisms for families and members of the University community to share information and strategies Welcome for supporting students as they emerge into adulthood. At the end 101 Olscamp Hall | 8 - 8:30 a.m. of the session, information about the move-in process for students Welcome to SOAR. We’re glad you’re here! During this session you living on-campus will also be shared. will hear from current students and key BGSU administrators who will provide you with an overview of your day and a glimpse into the BGSU Falcon Dollars and Sense experience. 101 Olscamp Hall | 9:15 - 9:50 a.m. This session provides important information about financial aid requirements, how to make sure your student’s aid is ready to disburse at the start of each semester and resources to help your student manage college expenses. Learn about Bursar eBills, payment options and keeping your student’s account in good standing to avoid being deregistered from classes or having additional fees assessed. SOAR FAMILY SCHEDULE | SUMMER 2015 Academic Meeting by College Open Houses and Tours 10 - 11:15 a.m. 1 - 4 p.m. This session is designed to introduce you to your student’s college and the Interested in seeing more of campus? Meet at the location academic requirements needed to progress toward degree completion. designated below. • Arts and Sciences, 115 Olscamp Hall • Campus, Classroom, and Residence Hall Tour, Jerome Library • Business Administration, 117 Olscamp Hall • Career Center and Student Employment Services Open House, • Education and Human Development, 115 Education Building 318 Math Science Building • Firelands Pathway, 223 Olscamp Hall • FalconHealth Center Open House, 838 E. Wooster St. • Health and Human Services, 113 Olscamp Hall • Library, Learning Commons and Student Technology • Musical Arts, 1004 Moore Musical Arts Center Assistance Center (STAC) Tour, Jerome Library • Pre-Major and Academic Planning, 223 Olscamp Hall BGSU Dining and Meal Plans • Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering, 201 Olscamp Hall 1st Floor, Bowen-Thompson Student Union | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. • University Program for Academic Success, 221 Olscamp Hall Students and family members may meet with representatives from BGSU Falcon Family Roundtable Dining to discuss meal plans or make adjustments to meal plan selections. 3rd Floor Classrooms, Education Building | 11:30 a.m. - Noon BGSU Bookstore and Ziggabyte What can you do to help foster the success of your student? Connect with 1st Floor, Bowen-Thompson Student Union | 1 - 3:30 p.m. other family members through small group conversations led by a BGSU Students and family members interested in learning how to save money staff member to discuss common issues and themes seen throughout a on textbooks, BGSU spirit wear and technology are encouraged to visit student’s first year. This session will provide you valuable information and the Bookstore. useful resources on campus to help support your student during his/her transition and the opportunity to get your questions answered. U | Belong: Get Involved at BGSU! 208 Olscamp Hall | 1:40 - 2:25 p.m. Lunch With over 300 registered student organizations to meet a variety of Carillon Place | 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. interests which include: academic, cultural, honorary, volunteerism, social Meet with Orientation Leaders and family members of other incoming issues, career preparedness, spiritual, sport clubs and fraternities and students over an all-you-care-to-eat lunch. sororities, everyone can find where they belong at BGSU. In this session, Honors College Advising Meeting students and family members will learn how to make the most of their 024 Founders Hall | 1 - 4 p.m. BGSU experience by getting involved outside of the classroom. From 1-2 p.m., Honors College students are required and their guests are encouraged to attend this meeting to talk about Honors College Safety First – BGSU Police requirements and advising considerations. Starting at 2pm, students and 208 Olscamp Hall | 2:30 - 3 p.m. their guests will divide into two groups. Honors College academic advisors Safety is a shared responsibility between the Police Department, students, will begin working with individual students to select fall classes. Family faculty, and staff in the various divisions throughout the University, members will interact with Orientation Leaders and Honors College staff Presenting an inside look at the Department of Public Safety at BGSU, the to answer any remaining questions about the Honors experience. Please Police Department will discuss its role in maintaining safety and security note, Honors Learning Community students who are not a part of the Honors on campus. At the end of this session, you can address an officer with any College do not need to attend this meeting. questions you may have regarding public safety. Money Matters-Individual Q&A for Financial Aid & Billing Multicultural Programs and Services 228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union | 1 - 5 p.m. 203 Olscamp Hall | 2:30 - 3 p.m. All students are invited to learn about retention, mentoring, educational, Students and family members may meet individually with staff from and cultural programs and services. Students receiving a University Student Financial Aid and the Office of the Bursar to discuss financial aid, Tuition Scholarship for Historically Underrepresented Students are scholarships, fees, tuition, and payment options, including payment plans. strongly encouraged to attend this meeting to learn about scholarship Veterans Benefits requirements. 228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union | 1 - 5 p.m. Falcon Internship Guarantee The Veterans Administration (VA) provides educational benefits to eligible 203 Olscamp Hall | 3:05 - 3:35 p.m. veterans. The VA School Certifying Officials, located within the Office of Bowling Green State University guarantees students who complete the Registration and Records, assist students in applying to receive educational Falcon Internship Preparation Program, and meet the identified criteria, benefits by ensuring proper paperwork and applications are completed, the opportunity to participate in an internship or other experiential certified, and filed with the VA. If your student is registering for classes at learning activity during their undergraduate career. Attend this session to BGSU and have questions regarding VA benefits, please stop by or visit the learn more about this program. Registration and Records Office, 110 Administration Building, between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call 419-372-9636. 1 Financial Literacy Resources, eRefund, TRIO Student Support Services & StudentBanking 203 Olscamp Hall | 4 - 5 p.m. 208 Olscamp Hall | 3:05 - 3:35 p.m. Learn how your student can become a member of the TRIO Student Support This session begins with a discussion around the banking features offered to Services (SSS) community! Our program offers advanced holistic advising, students by the PNC Bank branch located in the Bowen-Thompson Student instruction and personalized tutoring.