Beyond the College Classroom. A n y w h e r e … No matter where you go on campus, you should always have the following: Pen and/or pencil Paper Social.

Beyond the

College Classroom

Anywhere…

No matter where you go on campus, you should always have

the following:

Pen and/or pencil

PaperSocial Security number and/or Student ID number

Student IDPersonal identification (i.e. Driver’s license)

You should be prepared to wait in line. Remember, you are

not the only student on campus, so avoid procrastinating, be

patient, and give yourself plenty of time.

Admissions

The Admissions office of the college handles all registration

procedures. When you go to the Admissions office, you

should have the following with you:

Application, if you haven’t already submitted it

Social Security card

Form of Identification (i.e. Driver’s License)

Entrance Exam scores*

SAT and/or ACT scores

*If you haven’t already taken an entrance exam, the

Admissions office will provide you with information about the

test and where you need to go to take it.

Counseling

The Counseling services department offers assistance with

the following:

Setting up a class schedule

Getting special assistance if needed

Balancing your course load

Social issues/concerns

Mediation

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is one of the busiest offices because almost

every student nowadays collects some form of monetary aid

in order to pay for their college education. Financial aid offers

assistance in the receipt of:

GrantsLoansScholarships

Work Study Positions

Before you visit the Financial Aid office, you should have

completed the

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You should

also bring any paperwork you’ve received from 3rd party

payers.

Library

Fifty years ago, the college library housed millions of books

and students could be found on every floor reading titles,

taking notes, and dog-earing pages. The technology of the

21st century has changed all of that. Libraries now house

multiple computer labs. The tall cabinets housing the card

catalog are gone and replaced with internet databases.

Microfiche are in piles in the basement and all journal and

magazine articles are accessed as PDF files.

This does not mean the library is any less important. It is still

the main site for all research materials on campus and is a

valuable resource. It would be in your best interest to tour

the library before classes start so you will know where to find

the resources you will undoubtedly need.

Tutoring

Services

All colleges have tutoring services available for students who

need subject-specific assistance. Tutoring services are

usually offered by Student Success and/or Counseling. The

most common subjects for tutoring are:

MathEnglish/Writing

ReadingHistoryChemistryAccounting

Parking

Even if you plan on staying on-campus, you will have some

mode of transportation. Typically, this is a car. You cannot

park anywhere on a college campus. Parking is zoned for

visitors, faculty, staff, and students. When you arrive on

campus, you will need to visit the Parking office to get a

parking permit (typically a window sticker) which will allow

you to park in the appropriate area(s). Parking in the wrong

zone will earn you a parking ticket which are always

accompanied by a fine.

Unpaid parking tickets can result in you not being able to get

your diploma, walk with your fellow graduates, or have your

transcripts sent.

Housing

If you do decide to stay on campus, you will need to visit the

Housing department. They handle placement and

reservations for the various types of housing on campus

(dorms, suites, apartments). The Housing department is

typically in charge of roommate matching*.

*It is important to be upfront and honest when completing

your roommate matching form. This will save you drama

later on…especially when you find out the roommate you end

up with said they kept a “slightly cluttered” room and in

reality, they leave their things everywhere and the room

looks like a tornado struck in the middle of the night.

Bookstore

The Bookstore is where all textbooks for every class are

available for purchase. If the book used last semester is still

being used, then “USED” copies are typically available at a

lower price. You can also purchase school supplies (i.e. pens,

paper, notebooks, staplers, highlighters) at the Bookstore.

Note that you can also use the Bookstore as a source of

information. Go in and see what books are required for your

classes (get the title, author, publisher, and edition/copyright

date), then purchase them at an alternate location with lower

prices like an off-campus bookstore, or via websites.

Safety and

Security

It is important to know where the Safety and Security office is

located on campus. This is where the campus police can be

found. If you lose something on campus, the Safety and

Security office is where all “lost and found” items are kept.

Many campuses also have blue phone stations in the parking

lots. If you are in danger and/or if you notice suspicious

activity, you can pick up a blue phone and you will be

immediately connected to the dispatcher in the Safety and

Security office.

C.O.R.E.

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