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STUDENT HANDBOOKB DEAR NEW AGGIE Welcome Letter STUDENT HANDBOOKB DEAR NEW AGGIE Welcome Letter WELCOME TO UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Our Orientation staff and the A-Team are excited to welcome you into the Aggie Family. For over 30 years, A-Team members have been helping parents and students transition to USU, get involved, and succeed. These student staff members are hired not only for their personality and skills but also for their knowledge about university policies and procedures. This handbook is meant to accompany a discussion with a member of the A-Team, either on-campus or virtually. Go to usu.edu/orientation/ateam. For specific questions about classes or registration, see module 2 in the online orientation or go to advising.usu.edu to contact your advisor. While the threat of spreading COVID-19 may require some of the events or services listed in this handbook to be modified or cancelled, the university remains committed to supporting student learning, discovery, and engagement. The coming months will certainly provide challenges and change, but there is no better time to engage in the growth and opportunities available at Utah State University. Welcome to the Aggie family. Sincerely, New Student Orientation NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Taggart Student Center, TSC 105 435.797.0283 [email protected] II | STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 | 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS A Breakdown of the Handbook 1 Dear New Aggie 4 Hope's, Fears, and Expectations 5 A-Team Top 10 Tips 6 Academics 7 Why Students Need General Education 8 Student Resources 9 Resources I Will Use As A Student 10 Student ID Card 11 Career Services 12 Campus Recreation 14 Student Involvement 16 Housing & Residence Life Dining Map 18 Campus Culture Workshop 20 Additional Campus Culture Workshop Information 22 Student Health & Wellness 24 Counseling & Psychological Services 26 Finding Your Way: USU 1010 Connections 29 I'm An Aggie: School Songs 30 Campus Map 33 Academic Calendar 34 Dear Future Me... 36 Notes 2 | STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 HOPES, FEARS, A-TEAM TOP 10 TIPS AND EXPECTATIONS Our number one priority is to ensure your transition to USU is smooth and that you have 1. everything you need to be ready. 2. TOP 3 REASONS WHY I AM EXCITED FOR UTAH STATE 3. 4. 5. 6. MY TOP 3 QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS 7. 8. 9. 10. HOW CAN I ANSWER MY QUESTIONS OR OVERCOME MY CONCERNS? A-Team Contact Information: 4 | STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 | 5 ACADEMICS WHY STUDENTS NEED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Along with graduation requirements listed in the catalog, Students and parents sometimes question the need for general education all students must complete university studies requirements, classes that appear to have little relevance to a student's major or career. which are tracked in each student's Degree Works profile. The data in the table below* demonstrates the remarkable overlap between 21st-century job skills and general education outcomes. UNIVERSITY STUDIES GENERAL EDUCATION DEPTH EDUCATION Competency Requirements Integrated Studies Breadth Requirements Communications Requirement Intensive CI HIRING MANAGER'S DESIRED GENERAL EDUCATION Creative Arts BCA Quantitative SKILLS FROM GRADUATES OUTCOMES Intensive QI Communications • Written (78%) and oral communication (90%) • Written (99%) and oral communication skills (75%) Literacy 1 CL1 Humanities BHU Quantitative • Critical thinking and analytical reasoning (84%) • Critical thinking and analytical reasoning (98%) Literacy QL Depth Courses Communications Life Sciences BLS DHA, DSC, DSS • Ability to work with numbers and stats (55%) • Quantitative reasoning skills (94%) Literacy 1 CL2 • Broad knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences (78%) • Knowledge of science, mathematics, Physical Sciences BPS humanities, and arts (85-92%) • Global issues and knowledge about societies Social Sciences BSS and cultures outside the US (23%) • Knowledge of global world cultures (89%) • Ethical judgment and decision-making (87%) • Ethical reasoning skills (75%) American Institutions BAI • Information literacy (79%) • Information literacy skills (76%) • Civic knowledge, skills essential for contributing to • Civic engagement and competence (63%) the community and our democratic society (86%) • Integration of learning across disciplines (68%) • Solving complex problems (70%) and analyzing and application beyond the classroom (65%) ACADEMIC RESOURCES and problem-solving with people from different backgrounds (73%) • Knowledge of technology (49%) • Stay current on changing tech/applications GENERAL CATALOG DEGREE WORKS to workplace (73%) catalog.usu.edu Degree Works is a degree Find policies and procedures, auditing report that can show as well as program and your progress towards your course information. degree. It allows you to look at other majors to see how many of the requirements you have DEGREE FINDER fulfilled. It also has a planning *SOURCES: usu.edu/degrees tool that can allow you and Association of American Colleges & Universities National Key findings of Member Institutions advisors to plan schedules for Degree Finder helps aacu.org/sites/default/files/files/LEAP/2015_Survey_Report2_GEtrends.pdf future semesters. students search through over 159 undergraduate degrees to AAC&U Key Findings from 2015 and 2018 Surveys of Employers Degree Works can be found find the perfect fit. aacu.org/research/2018-future-of-work in Banner. aacu.org/leap/public-opinion-research/2015-survey-results. 6 | STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 | 7 STUDENT RESOURCES I RESOURCES WILL USE As a student at Utah State University, you have access AS A STUDENT to resources to help you succeed in all aspects of your life. Here are some of the many resources you can take advantage of as a student. 1. CLUBS, PROGRAMS STUDENT AND INVOLVEMENT RESOURCES 2. * Airforce ROTC * Academic Success Program * Army ROTC * Aggie First Scholars * Campus Recreation * Cache Valley Transit District 3. * USU 1010 Connections Class * Campus Police * Fraternity and Sorority Life * Campus Store 4. * Honors Program * Career Services * HURD/Spirit Squad * Center for Community Engagement * NAMI USU 5. * Counseling and * Nora Eccles Harrison Museum Psychological Services of Art * Dining Services * Outdoor Programs 6. * Disability Resource Center * Study Abroad * Event Services * Student Alumni Association * Financial Aid Office 7. * Student Involvement & Leadership * Housing and Residence Life (on- or off-campus housing) * USU Bands * Inclusion Center 8. * USU Student Media * Leave of Absence / Deferment * Utah State Athletics * Parking and Transportation Services 9. PARTICIPATING RELIGIOUS Residency for Tuition Purposes ORGANIZATIONS* * * Sexual Assault and Anti 10. * Catholic Newman Center Violence Information Jehovah’s Witnesses * Student Health and Wellness * Center * Latter-Day Saint Student Association * TRIO: Student Support Services * USU Post Office *To access the * USU Scholarship Office Blue Book, scan USU Sustainability *For a directory * this QR code. of local religious * USU SNAC Food Pantry organizations, scan this QR code. * Val R. Christensen Service Center * Veterans Resource Office 8 | STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 | 9 STUDENT ID CAREER usucard.usu.edu SERVICES career-services.usu.edu A PASSPORT STUDENTS VISIT EARLY TO CAMPUS AND OFTEN TO The USU Card is the official ID card EXPLORE educational and career of all USU students, faculty and staff. alternatives independently It functions as a library card, meal or with a career coach. AGGIE card, activities card, recreation center OBTAIN career-related work experiences EXPRESS card, computer access card, health employers look for through great DEBIT PLANS center card, copy card and more. student jobs and/or internships. Aggie Express is a It also tracks declining balance TAKE exams and prepare for debit account stored accounts and meal plans. graduate school in our Testing on your ID card. Services area, and meet with a career coach to develop Accepted at many personal statements and locations around THE USU CARD OFFICE other documents. campus. ALSO PROVIDES SUCCEED in a career by engaging in Account is Student Charge Accounts resume preparation, networking, automatically debited * mock interviews, social media, at the time of each Charge up to $1000 of books and supplies Career Fairs, and more—all with transaction. to your Banner Account (letting your loan, scholarship, or financial aid money cover the support of a Career Coach! Funds carry over from your expenses). semester to semester. U.S. Passport Services 10% discount at * certain campus dining * Ticket Sales facilities. Aggie Express Add money to your * Aggie Express account at the following locations: Students can drop in for a * USU Card Office or online at quick resume/cover letter usucard.usu.edu edit with a graduate career peer Monday - Friday. For Aggie Express deposit * updated hours, visit machines in the TSC (1st floor by Quickstop) career-services.usu.edu. and the Library (left inside entrance by the Information Center) * For Meal Plan information, see USU CARD OFFICE Campus Dining at CAREER SERVICES OFFICE TSC 212 University Inn, 102 dining.usu.edu/ 435.797.3852 meal-plans. 435.797.7777 [email protected] [email protected] 10 | STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 | 11 CAMPUS RECREATION campusrec.usu.edu Campus Recreation provides wellness and healthy lifestyle-oriented programs, events, and services to USU students and employees. AGGIE CLUB SPORTS RECREATION A competitive outlet for CENTER (ARC) students to test their Our 105,000 square foot, state- individual and
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