N E W S T U D E N T O R I E N TAT I O N

SUMMER 2011

Tour the campus and surrounding area

Learn need-to-know basics about various departments

and programs

Explore the world of campus life and student activities

Receive your PantherCard

Get to know your new classmates

Meet important faculty and staff members

Review enrollment and financial aid issues

Receive academic advisement and register for classes

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e look forward to seeing you on campus for Incept: New Student Orientation 2011 – we have a place for you! Our program – required for new freshmen and strongly encouraged for new transfer students – is designed to introduce you to the unique world of Georgia State and prepare you to make the most of both your academic and co-curricular experiences.

Please read this brochure carefully, as it contains important information about Incept, including Incept options, how to register, how to pay, how to register for placement exams, if required, and other information of interest and importance to new students.

If you have any questions regarding Incept: New Student Orientation, please call the Office of New Student Orienation & Parent Relations at 404/413-1570 or visit www.gsu.edu/incept.

Between now and your Incept conference date, you can like us on Facebook, Incept: New Student Orientation or follow us on Twitter, GSU_Incept. Plus, check out our Incept blog filled with lots of information at http://incepttheblog.wordpress.com.

Again, we look forward to seeing you at Incept and welcome the opportunity to help you get acquainted with Georgia State and the many resources and experiences that await you!

Sincerely,

Amanda AntaraCoordinator of New Student Orientation

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At Incept, you will be introduced to the people, places, processes and programs that can get you off to a good start at Georgia State and help you successfully transition into the university community. And when you leave, you’ll be registered for your first semester of classes! Your Incept leaders – Georgia State students – will assist you throughout the day. They want you to ask questions, have fun and get to know Georgia State. There’s a lot to take in, so be ready for a jam-packed experience.

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LIKE US ONFACEBOOKIncept: New Student Orientation

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Register at www.gsu.edu/incept

S U M M E R C O N F E R E N C E

Summer session will be here before you know it, so there’s no time to waste. Incept puts you ahead of the curve for getting your class schedule, finding your way and making your mark at Georgia State.

New Student Orientation for students entering Georgia State University in the summer of 2011 is scheduled for Thursday, May 5. This full day of orientation activities is designed to prepare you for both your academic and co-curricular experiences. The summer Incept format will include both freshman and transfer students and will provide a basic orientation to the university.

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FRESHMAN & TRANSFERSTUDENTS

Conference Costs: Freshman and Transfer students — $41First parent/guest — $41 Second parent/guest — $26

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“For me, Incept was an eye-opener to a new lifestyle. T his was my first time ever seeing Georgia State and all it has to offer. Incept also allowed me to meet other students who would potentially be in my classes and in the student organizations I signed up for at lunch time.”

Marcus Kernizan Class of 2013, Public Policy

S U M M E R C O N F E R E N C EPARENT & GUEST ORIENTATIONCollege may be a time of transition not just for you, but for your family as well; therefore, we have special Parent/Guest orientation sessions to answer their questions and familiarize them with the Georgia State community. These Parent/Guest conferences run concurrently with student conferences.

Students can register up to two guests during their Incept conference day. Guests will only be confirmed for the Incept orientation to which their student is assigned, and they should be registered through the online PAWS system at the same time as the student.

Georgia State has designed a mandatory online pre-orientation to help new transfer students understand more about Georgia State policies and procedures. This online pre-orientation program should be completed before attending Incept: New Student Orientation.

Go to http://webdb.gsu.edu/preorientation to fulfill this requirement. If you have problems accessing the pre-orientation program, contact the Help Desk at 404/413-4357.

Pre-orientation does not take the place of attending Incept.

PRE-ORIENTATION FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

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...to prepare for the future, with a challenging academic environment that promotes clear expression, hands-on research and real-world solutions across the curriculum.

...to get involved. With almost 300 student clubs and organizations, there’s something for everyone – arts, environmental, ethnic, Greek, Honors, leadership, media, political – you name it.

...to experience diversity, with studentsfrom every county in Georgia, every state in the nation and more than 150 countries, all representing a stimulating range of races, religions, ethnicities and worldviews.

...to find yourself, with people, programs and services that are designed to help you cultivate who you are as a person … what you want to do for a living … and how you can make a difference in the world.

NEED OvERNIGhT ACCOMMODATIONS?Students and families who need overnight accommodations during their Incept conference have the following options:

Please wait until after your Incept conference date has been confirmed to make accommodation arrangements.

For on campus overnight accommodations ($35 per night), you can contact University Housing at 404/413-1808.

The orientation program has also secured a special Incept rate with the Holiday Inn Atlanta Downtown hotel located at 101 Andrew Young International Blvd. To make reservations call 800/535-0707 and refer to Code: ILQWT, $84 a night.

“For me, Incept was very informative. I had many questions that needed to be answered, but I didn’t even know where to start. Incept answered the questions I had and showed me all of the resources Georgia State University has to offer. It was also interesting to hear the perspectives of students who had been through the same things I was going through. After the conference was over I was confident in my decision to attend GSU! ”

Brionte McCorkle, Class of 2013, Business Administration

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Students in programs that require MATH 1111 (College Algebra) or higher must take the math placement exam, which will assess your skills and place you in an appropriate math course. Certain test scores serve as prerequisite for entry into College Algebra, Pre-Calculus and higher. The math placement exam is not required for students registering for Math 0098, 0099 or 1101. No fee is required for taking the exam the first time. For more information regarding this requirement, go to www.gsu.edu/es/math_placement_test.html or call the testing office at 404/413-1740.

Math placement exams will be given during the May 5 Incept conference. Students must register and complete Chemistry placement exams, if required, before attending Incept. For specific questions about Math, Chemistry or Foreign Language placement exams, please call the contact number listed in the corresponding sections below, or visit the website.

Before taking any foreign language class higher than 1001, you will need to take the language placement test. For French, German and Spanish, the test is offered online at www2.gsu.edu/~wwwmcl; for other languages, contact the Modern and Classical Languages Department at 404/413-5980.

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CHEM 1211K (Principles of Chemistry) is required of biology and chemistry majors, and to qualify for this course you must pass the chemistry placement test – unless you have an AP chemistry score of 2 or better, an SAT subject score of 600, or have completed a college-level chemistry course. Please contact the chemistry department at 404/413-5565 if you think you may be exempt from this test or if you have problems registering for it on PAWS. For more information and to register for the chemistry exam, go to www.chem-istry.gsu.edu/Student/1211/regtest.php.

(There is no fee for the test. Please bring a non-programmable calculator and two No. 2 pencils.)

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Enrollment at Georgia State and placement in certain classes call for you to meet specific requirements, so to be prepared and avoid surprises, be sure to read the following information about tests and immunizations.

TESTS & REQUIREMENTS

You do not have to show proof of meeting immunization requirements before attending Incept; however, all new students to Georgia State must have proof of immunization on file with the Health Clinic before attending classes. For more information about immunization requirements, visit the Health Clinic Web site at www.gsu.edu/health or call 404/413-1930.

IMMUNIZATION

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AP AND IB EXAMINATIONS

Effective March 2010, Georgia State students were granted an exemption by the University System of Georgia and are no longer required to take the Regents’ Test. This exemption does not necessarily apply should a student transfer out of GSU to another institution in the University System of Georgia. Students should contact their new institution about its Regents’ Test policy. More information can be found at www.usg.edu.

Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests are accepted at Georgia State University. Official test scores and/or IB transcripts should be mailed directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for review. Questions regarding credit awards should be directed to www.gsu.edu/admissions. Not all exams are accepted. Please see the online catalog for accepted exams. Typically, a score of 3 or higher for AP or 5 or higher on IB will earn credit. Georgia State does not accept subscores for AP exams. If you have taken any of these tests, please consult with an advisor before registering for classes. Failure to do so may result in you repeating a course for which you have earned credit. Refer to Undergraduate Catalog for a full list of accepted courses.

SIGN UPTODAY

We have plenty of Incept conferences and options to choose from, but registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis so don’t delay. Go to www.gsu.edu/incept to find the time that best suits your needs.

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“For me, Incept was a great taste of what life at Georgia State would be like. I got a chance to stay on campus for a night and really experience how it would feel to live on my own when the fall came. I gained a huge amount of pride and anticipation from the people on the Incept team because of all the energy and enthusiasm they gave off.”Jordan Bradley, Class of 2014, Undecided

Panther Access to Web Services (PAWS) is the university’s Web portal for students, which allows you to access, to view, and update all your records, including signing up for Incept: New Student Orientation. Log on with your Campus ID and password at paws.gsu.edu. Under the One Stop Shop tab you will see a full menu in the left column labeled PAWS. Choose Incept and Math and Chemistry Placement Testing Menu. This will take you directly into registration for Incept and placement testing.

Please note: Changes or cancellations to your Incept registration can be made through PAWS; however, to receive a full refund, cancellation must be made at least three business days prior to your scheduled date.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

PAYMENT OPTIONSCredit Card Payment – The preferred method of payment for Incept is by credit/debit card (MasterCard and Visa ONLY). Paying by credit card will ensure you a seat at your preferred conference. You can pay by credit/debit card when you log on to PAWS to register for Incept.

Check – If you choose to pay by check, you must register for Incept by mail. Just download and complete the Incept registration form (from www.gsu.edu/incept) and mail it with your check or money order (made payable to Georgia State University) to the Office of New Student Orientation& Parent Relations, P. O. Box 4047, Atlanta, GA 30302-4047. You will receive a phone call from our office to confirm your registration.

To cancel or reschedule an Incept registration at no charge, please do so at least three days prior to your scheduled conference through your online PAWS account.

Please note: Credit card payments are strongly encouraged. This payment method will expedite your Incept registration and ensure your seat at the conference of your choice.

SIGN UPTODAYOnline registration opens

Monday, March 7th

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We have plenty of Incept conferences and options to choose from, but registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis so don’t delay. Go to www.gsu.edu/incept to find the time that best suits your needs.

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Check-in is 7–8 a.m. at the Georgia State University Student Recreation Center (www2.gsu.edu/~wwwrec/),

located at 101 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303.*

Parking (www2.gsu.edu/~wwwaux/parking/) will be in Georgia State’s M deck, located at 33 Auditorium Place

Street (at the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Auditorium Place Street),

for a day rate of $6 (cash).

Incept registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Incept will start at 8 a.m. and last until 5 p.m.

Please plan accordingly!

Students who need assistance with a disability should call the Office of Disability Services at 404/413-1560. For disability

assistance with placement exams, please call the Testing Office

at 404/413-1740.

* Before using the Student Recreation Center, new students must first complete

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