JAGUAR NATIONWELCOME

TRANSFER/NON-TRADITIONALFRESHMAN CHECKLIST

AFTER REGISTERING FOR CLASSESIf you have a family member present today, make sure to connect and meet-up with them and take advantage of all the opportunities.

4 PM: FINANCIAL AID CENTRALUniversity Hall 162This is an opportunity for you and your family members to have brief one-on-one consultations with a Financial Aid Counselor. Please be prepared with all questions before sitting down with your Financial Aid Counselor.

PARKING DECAL PICK-UP JSAC BreezewayIf you are planning on parking on campus, make sure to process your Parking Permit in the computer lab directly following registration! Once you have completed all steps in the computer lab take your print-off to the Parking Services table to receive your Parking Decal!

JAGCARD PICK-UPJagCard Office: Room 326, 2nd Floor JSACAfter registering for classes, students can stop by the JagCard Office to pick-up the card and purchase meal plans.

VISIT THE JAGSTOREWashington Hall, 1st FloorStudents, families, and guests can purchase merchandise or shop for textbooks in the JagStore. The JagStore will close at 4:30 PM. The regular operating hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:45 AM PM and Friday, 7:45 AM-4:30PM.

CAMPUS MAPDear Student and Family Member,

Welcome to Jaguar Nation Welcome, Orientation 2013 at Georgia Regents University! We are very excited that you are here and look forward to spending the day with you. Our orientation program has been designed to prepare the student for college life at GRU and to assist family members and parents in better understanding their students’ transition to college. We encourage you to take full advantage of all the programs offered so that the students’ first semester can begin with all questions answered and full of knowledge about GRU!

In these pages, you will find both the student and family orientation schedule. You will notice that some programs are the same for students and family members, while others are different.

Students: As you see, the schedule is full of programs and presentations; you will leave orientation having learned a lot about being a student at GRU. Please be sure to attend all programs–we will expect to see you there.

Family Members: We ask that you please refrain from attending the student-only programs and attend only those that are designated for family members. Orientation is a period of intense learning for everyone. Students will learn about many academic issues, like registration, that they will have to remember for use throughout their college career. We find that if they attend these programs on their own, students retain the information better and longer. All the information that students are given will be shared throughout the family member program, and you will have plenty of time to speak with your student about his or her academic schedule.

You will meet the 2013 Orientation Leaders today; these students are leaders among their fellow students and have been selected to work with new students because of their knowledge of GRU, their leadership skills, and their love for the school. They are here to assist everyone through the orientation process, so feel free to ask them anything!

We wish all students the best as they begin thier academic career at Georgia Regents University! All family members, we hope that you enjoy orientation and, most importantly, leave feeling comfortable and excited that your student is beginning school at Georgia Regents University. Please know that the Orientation Staff will always be available to you if any needs arise. Have a great orientation and best wishes as you all embark on this journey! Sincerely,

The Orientation Staff

11:30 AM: GET YOUR GEARMaxwell Performing Arts TheatreIt’s orientation check-in. Receive your materials and get ready for a great day!

NOON: WELCOME TO GRU!,Maxwell Performing Arts TheatreYou will receive an official university welcome, meet a campus administrator, and meet the 2013 Orientation Leaders.

12:30 PM: MONEY MATTERSMaxwell Performing Arts TheatreYou’ve got questions, we’ve got answers: What is the tuition at GRU? What can impact the cost of your college experience? What is financial aid and how do I apply? When will I receive my refund/scholarship money? How much do I owe and when is it due? Will HOPE cover all my tuition? If my refund/scholarship does not cover everything, how do I pay? Do I use my personal checking account for everything? What does the Health Center Credit Union have to offer? What is the JagCard?

1:15 PM: GET TO KNOW YOUR COLLEGEEach college within Georgia Regents University will provide general information about the educational programs they offer. College of Education: University Hall 327James M. Hull College of Business: Allgood Hall N132College of Science & Mathematics: JSAC BallroomCollege of Allied Health Sciences: JSAC BallroomCollege of Nursing: University Hall 170Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences: JSAC Coffeehouse

1:45 PM: GUIDE TO TODAY’S SURVIVALA required debriefing with an Orientation Leader - you’ll be given directions for the day and introduced to your to orientation group.

2 PM: ACADEMIC ADVISEMENTVarious Locations

TRANSFER STUDENTSCHEDULE

3:30 PM: GET YOUR COURSESVarious LocationsStudents attending orientation register online. Orientation staff members will be present during course registration at orientation from 3:30-4:30 PM to assist with registration.

4 PM: FINANCIAL AID CENTRALUniversity Hall 162This is an opportunity for you and your family members to have brief one-on-one consultations with a Financial Aid Counselor. Please be prepared with all questions before sitting down with your Financial Aid Counselor.

PARKING DECAL PICK-UPJSAC BreezewayIf you are planning on parking on campus, make sure to process your Parking Permit in the computer lab directly following registration! Once you have completed all steps in the computer lab take your print-off to the Parking Services table to receive your Parking Decal! JAGCARD PICK-UPJagCard Office: Room 326, 2nd Floor JSACAfter registering for classes, students can stop by the JagCard Office to pick-up the card and purchase meal plans.

VISIT THE JAGSTOREWashington Hall, 1st FloorStudents, families, and guests can purchase merchandise or shop for textbooks in the JagStore. The JagStore will close at 4:30 PM. The regular operating hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:45 AM-6 PM and Friday, 7:45 AM-4:30PM.

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11:30 AM: GET YOUR GEARMaxwell Performing Arts TheatreIt’s orientation check-in. Receive your materials and get ready for a great day!

12:15 PM: WELCOME TO GRU!Maxwell Performing Arts TheatreYou will receive an official university welcome, meet a campus administrator, and meet the 2013 Orientation Leaders.

12:30 PM: MONEY MATTERSMaxwell Performing Arts TheatreYou’ve got questions, we’ve got answers: What is the tuition at GRU? What can impact the cost of your college experience? What is financial aid and how do I apply? When will I receive my refund/scholarship money? How much do I owe and when is it due? Will HOPE cover all my tuition? If my refund/scholarship does not cover everything, how do I pay? Do I use my personal checking account for everything? What is the Health Center Credit Union have to offer? What is the JagCard?

1:15 PM: GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDENT’S COLLEGEEach college within Georgia Regents University will provide general information about the educational programs they offer. College of Education: University Hall 327James M. Hull College of Business: Allgood Hall N132College of Science & Mathematics: JSAC BallroomCollege of Allied Health Sciences: JSAC BallroomCollege of Nursing: University Hall 170Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences: JSAC Coffeehouse

1:45 PM: GUIDE TO TODAY’S SURVIVALA required debriefing with an Orientation Leader-you’ll be given directions for the day.

2 PM: CAMPUS SAFETYMaxwell Performing Arts TheatreA representative from the GRU Police Department and a representative from Judicial Affairs will discuss campus safety and student disciplinary standards as defined by the Student Code of Conduct.

FAMILY MEMBERSCHEDULE

2:30 PM: OUR STUDENT MIND & BODYMaxwell Performing Arts TheatreYou will hear how the University Counseling Center and Student Health Center are focused on the physical and emotional health of your student. When sickness, injury or unexpected stressors occur-as family members you will know where to find the available resources.

3 PM: ADVISOR TRAINING FOR FAMILIESMaxwell Performing Arts TheatreThis session will cover common academic problems of transfer students and the appropriate response for family members.

4 PM: FINANCIAL AID CENTRALUniversity Hall 162This is an opportunity for you and your student to have a brief one-on-one consultation with a Financial Aid Counselor. Please be prepared with all questions before sitting down with your Financial Aid Counselor.

PARKING DECAL PICK-UP JSAC BreezewayIf you student is planning on parking on campus, make sure to process your Parking Permit in the computer lab directly following registration! Once you have completed all steps in the computer lab take your print-off to the Parking Services table to receive your Parking Decal!

JAGCARD PICK-UPJagCard Office: Room 326, 2nd Floor JSACAfter registering for classes, students can stop by the JagCard Office to pick-up the card and purchase meal plans.

VISIT THE JAGSTOREWashington Hall, 1st FloorStudents, families, and guests can purchase merchandise or shop for textbooks in the JagStore. The JagStore will close at 4:30 PM. The regular operating hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:45 AM-6 PM and Friday, 7:45 AM-4:30PM.

GRU FIGHT SONG!Hungry, patient, fast, and strong, Jaguars wait, but not too long.

At the moment when it counts comes the lightening of the pounce!It’s too late to get away, once the Jags decide you’re prey.

Here’s your final destination: Welcome to the Jaguar Nation! G-R-U Jaguar Nation! G-R-U Jaguar Nation!G-R-U Jaguar Nation! G-R-U Jaguar Nation!

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