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 ☐ 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 ☐ 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 1. 2. 3. 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. ☐ ☐ Completed ☐ ☐ Completed ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐