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flsouthern.edu Everything you need to know. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Important Numbers 18 Study Abroad/Junior Journey 3 Summer Checklist 19 Campus Resources 4 Next Steps to Enrollment 20 Community Living 5 Orientation Leaders 21 What to Bring 5 Orientation & Move In 23 Dining 24 Technology 6 Up Next Course 26 Student Solutions Center 7 Things to Do on Campus 27 Roux Library 8 Student Organizations 28 Counseling/Student Health Center 12 Greek Life 29 Campus Security/Parking 13 Campus Ministries 29 Campus Mail 13 Service and Outreach Programs 30 Career Center 14 Wellness Center 31 Around Town/Lakeland 15 Intramural Sports 32 About Lakeland 16 Festival of Fine Arts 33 Social Media Directory Congratulations, and welcome to the “Most Beautiful” campus in the nation! This booklet provides you with everything you need to know, and then some, about the Florida Southern experience. It’s all addressed here — important dates, where to check in on Move-In Day, a list of what to bring (and what not to bring), technology recommendations (including where to get student discounts), campus security, parking permits, mail, and everything in between. Once you get on campus, you won’t go hungry. Inside, there’s a guide to eating your way around campus. We’ve also included where you can go to work off all that food! And last but not least, we list cool stuff to do around Lakeland, your new home away from home. Read on and learn how to be part of the big picture. Your picture. Enjoy your journey! 1 IMPORTANT NUMBERS ADMISSIONS 863.680.4131 HEALTH CENTER 863.680.4292 863.680.4120 (fax) 863.687.1377 (fax) ATHLETICS 863.680.4244 HELPDESK 863.616.6426 863.680.4122 (fax) LIBRARY 863.680.4164 BOOKSTORE 863.680.4186 SIMMONS 863.680.6285 863.680.6272 (fax) MULTICULTURAL CENTER 863.680.4443 (fax) BUSINESS OFFICE / 863.680.4154 MAIL SERVICES 863.680.6222 Student Accounts 863.616.6467 (fax) PROVOST 863.680.4124 CAMPUS SAFETY 863.680.4305 863.680.3088 (fax) 863.680.4214 (fax) IN AN REGISTRAR 863.680.4127 EMERGENCY CALL 3555 863.680.4565 (fax) CHAPLAIN 863.680.4297 ROTC 863.680.4235 863.680.4121 (fax) 863.680.4239 (fax) COMMUNITY LIVING / 863.680.4209 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 863.680.4209 863.680.4195 (fax) Housing 863.680.4195 (fax) STUDENT INVOLVEMENT 863.680.4499 COUNSELING CENTER 863.680.6236 863.680.4435 (fax) STUDENT SOLUTIONS 863.680.4900 CENTER FINANCIAL AID 863.680.4140 863.680.4567 (fax) WELLNESS CENTER 863.680.6290 863.680.6249 (fax) 2 Summer Checklist NEXT STEPS ✔ ORIENTATION & MOVE IN ✔ UP NEXT COURSE ✔ 3 SUMMER CHECKLIST ✔ Next Steps Finalizing your enrollment. To make your transition into life on campus as smooth as possible, we highly encourage you to complete each task well in advance of Orientation. F GET FAMILIAR THE FSC PORTAL F SEND IN FINAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT The FSC Portal is your personalized, go-to place for AND DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL PRIOR information. Use the account details we shared to log in COLLEGE CREDITS EARNED and review your housing and roommate assignment, To receive credits for previously taken college courses, course schedule, earned credits, and billing information please submit your official transcripts as soon as they as it becomes available. are available. F DECLINE HEALTHCARE COVERAGE F SUBMIT YOUR MEDICAL FORMS If you have health insurance and wish to opt-out of (Immunization records and medical history) college coverage, you must do so annually through the Schedule an appointment for a physical and have the United Healthcare Student Center web site. Otherwise, form signed by your physician. To avoid delays with you will be charged the annual premium cost. moving in and starting classes, submit the completed forms by August 1. F FINALIZE FINANCIAL AID AWARDS Accept or decline your student loans, review terms and For a complete list of to-dos, links, and deadlines, see conditions, and complete steps in finalizing your aid. the Enrollment Checklist at flsouthern.edu/ welcome. If you have any questions, please contact F PAY YOUR BILL your Admissions Counselor at 863.680.4131. Bills will be available for review through the FSC Portal. Payment arrangements must be made by August 1. 4 For a complete list, visit www.flsouthern.edu/welcome SAVE THE DATE O-Leaders! Orientation & Move In Take time to connect with your We’re delighted you’re joining the Florida Southern Please plan to check-in on the following dates: Orientation Leader. family, and we’re eager to introduce you to our INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS beautiful campus and one-of-a-kind community. Orientation Leaders are an integral part of the new AUGUST 27 student orientation program. As part of a team of We are currently working out the details of Orientation FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS students, Orientation Leaders help new freshmen and and Move In to ensure the health and safety of our transfer students form connections and transition into students, staff, and community. In the days leading up AUGUST 28 AND 29 the FSC community. Orientation Leaders are students to the start of classes, you can expect to: Commuters and residential students will be assigned a who simply love FSC and are excited to welcome new check-in date and time in. See the FSC Portal later this students to campus. • Connect with other new students and make new summer. friends • Engage with your academic advisor TRANSFER STUDENTS AUGUST 30 • Get to know college staff, services, and resources • Familiarize yourself with the “Most Beautiful” We encourage you to keep an eye on the campus in the country website for schedule updates and move-in procedures. Look for arrival information and specifics about your Orientation experience to arrive later this summer. Orientation updates can be found at www.flsouthern.edu/orientation 5 SUMMER CHECKLIST ✔ Up Next Course THE UP NEXT PROGRAM CONSISTS OF A PATH OF SIX by The Princeton Review MODULES. YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO: The Up Next course was designed by The Princeton Review • Identify to help students excel throughout their experiences at ACHIEVE YOUR COLLEGE GOALS BENEFITS Florida Southern College. The Princeton Review has a strong priorities, set goals, find motivation, and achieve track record of helping students succeed from middle school dedication with the Great Expectations module • Get the most out of your college experience through graduate school. • MANAGE YOUR TIME Embrace the art of time management and learn strategies for implementation • Improve college readiness Hit The Ground Running! • CREATE COMMUNITY Identify your patterns of • Learn essential life skills and study skills that will be The transition to college can be a challenging one. This choices and what to look for in seeking a positive used throughout college and beyond distinctive college preparatory course prepares you with the environment knowledge and the tools you will need to succeed. Up Next • THINK CRITICALLY Understand what it means to be QUESTIONS: will improve your college readiness, provide you with a strong critical thinker and how to show it Contact the Student Solutions Center personalized attention, and offer you an engaging and motivating program. Not only will you gain fundamental skills • MAKE THE GRADE Get to know your own personal at 863.680.4900 or that will help you excel, but you will also receive college learning preferences and identify your best study [email protected]. credit for successfully completing the course. techniques • MANAGE YOUR MONEY Manage day-to-day finances and understand student loan as well as debt repayment 6 For a complete list, visit www.flsouthern.edu/welcome Things to Do on Campus 7 THINGS TO DO ON CAMPUS Student Organizations Entertainment BETA BETA BETA provides networking PI SIGMA ALPHA is a national honor With more than 100 student organizations covering a and service opportunities for biology society for students studying political ASSOCIATION OF CAMPUS diverse range of topics, there are many ways for students majors. science and government. ENTERTAINMENT (ACE) is a to get involved on campus student-driven organization that provides DELTA SIGMA PI is a professional RHO RHO RHO is a national honor fraternity organized to foster the study of society for students studying marine To help you find the club that best suits your interests, you quality entertainment for the entire Florida Southern community. business in universities. biology and is committed to working within can visit the organizations tab on the home page of the marine environment and recognizing GAMMA SIGMA EPSILON is a national Engage, our online community for campus organizations. BOARD GAME CLUB is an organization outstanding students. honor society for students who excel in Once there, you will be able to sort by the following dedicated to bringing board game nights the field of chemistry. SIGMA TAU DELTA is an English categories and much more! to campus. Events are open to all Honorary Society dedicated to fostering students. KAPPA DELTA PI provides resources to literacy, a love of literature, and excellence education majors at all stages of their • Entertainment ROUX READS is a unique opportunity in writing. education. • Honorary for students to become a member of the SIGMA ALPHA PI is a leadership honor campus book club. As a club, students OMICRON DELTA KAPPA recognizes • Interest society also known as National Society of work with Roux Library to establish events honor students, faculty, and staff for • Professional Leadership and Success (NSLS). and activities such as the Library Haunted meritorious leadership and service to the • Campus Ministries House and the Edible Book Festival. college community. • Service PHI ALPHA DELTA unites students and Professional • Student Government teachers of the law with members of the Honor Societies ACCOUNTING STUDENT Bench and Bar in fellowship, which is • Fraternities/Sororities ASSOCIATION OF HONOR STUDENTS ASSOCIATION provides exploratory designed to advance the ideals of liberty serves as the liaison between students in opportunities for those interested in and equal justice under the law.