ADDITIONAL
OPTIONAL
STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
Tech Talk
12:45 PM
Take a quick tutorial on
D2L (Desire 2 Learn) KU’s Online Distance
Learning System,
Stay for a quick update on
KU’s online learning system.
We’ll also answer questions
on MyKU, password
changes.
Housing Tours
12:00 Noon-2:00-PM
Dixon Hall Conference
Room
The Housing and Residence
Life Staff will be providing
tours of 2 different types of
residence halls. Learn more
about move-in day
procedure, visitation
policies, and the all
important “what to bring.”
Tours leave from Dixon
Hall Conference Room.
Need Help Finding Dixon
Hall? Ask one of our KU
orientation staff members
to assist you.
Get Your KU I.D.
CONNECTIONS Orientation
It’s your time, make it happen!
K U T Z T O W N
U N I V E R S I T Y
Agenda
8:30AM Check-In Begins - Schaeffer Auditorium Lobby
9:00AM Program Start/Welcome - Schaeffer Auditorium
9:15AM Your Academic Success
9:45 AM The Business of Being a Student - Schaeffer Auditorium
(information on changing majors, transferring credit, financial aid, tuition
payment, buying books, and parking is reviewed)
11:00AM Social Equity Training - Schaeffer Auditorium
11:30AM Commuter and Resident Services Session
for students living on campus—Boehm Science Bldg., Rm. 145
for students commuting to campus or living in town—Schaeffer Auditorium
12:15-12:45 PM Veterans and Military Related Orientation —
Schaeffer Auditorium
1:00-4:00 PM—Academic Advisement/Course Registration
(see advisement handout included in packet)
Stop over to the KU
Card Office to get your
ID. Located on the main
level of the Academic
Forum, the office is open
until 4 PM. Bring a form
of photo ID with you.
Get your student ID card! Tour the residence halls. Take care of last minute business needs
Visit the Bookstore
like visiting Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Disability Services, Veterans Services, Career
Stop by the KU Campus
Store located in the
lower level of the
McFarland Student
Union for all your KU
gear, books and supplies.
Already Have Your Fall 2015 Class Schedule?
Here’s Some Things to do While You’re On Campus Today
Development Center, and Health Services. Get the information you need
for a great start at KU!
Tours of Residence Halls
12:00Noon -2:00PM Tours leave from Dixon Hall Conference Room.
Check out where you’ll be living this fall! If you need help locating Dixon,
just ask an orientation staff member.
New Student Checklist
BEFORE COMING TO CAMPUS
Completed
1.
Activate and check your KU email regularly
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2.
If Needed: Apply for Financial Aid
Release Your PHEAA and PELL Grant to KU
Contact Financial Aid regarding your loans
Apply for on campus housing
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3.
4. Register your vehicle (Register online through your
MyKU account and pay the registration fee. Permit fee: $30/one
semester or $50/academic year. Pick up permit from Public
Safety (Old Main 13), Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as
early as two weeks before start of semester.)
WHILE ON CAMPUS FOR ADVISING/ORIENTATION
1.
2.
Get Your KU ID Card (Visit the KU Card Office located in the
Academic Forum room 107. Valid ID i.e. driver’s license
is required)
Visit key student service Offices for last minute business
needs (ex. Financial Aid Office, The Office of Student
Accounts, Disabilities Services…)
OTHER IMPORTANT “TO DO” ITEMS
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4.
You must check the "intent to attend" box in your MyKU
Student Center even if you do not owe any money.
Think about opening a local bank account—try PSECU
(it’s on campus)
Check out Career Development Center website for help
with majors, career ideas, internships, grad school, etc.
Speak to the Office of Student Accounts about Payment Plans
to help cover college costs.
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