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during the
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UNCW eliminates paper bills
Due to the successful
implementation of
UNCW E-bill this fall,
UNCW will no longer
send paper bills for University charges. Students and parents will
use the new E-bill system to view charges,
print bills, and make
online payments.
We are excited about the
introduction of the new
E-bill system. It not
only helps the University
cut costs, and reduce our
impact on the environment, but most importantly E-bill improves
communications with
students and parents
and allows for faster and
more secure methods of
viewing charges and
making payment.
E-bill Features:
1. Students can author-
ize E-bill access to parents, grandparents, or
anyone they want to
view their charges and
make payments. Authorized Users will be
granted their own username and password to
enter the E-bill system.
Due to FERPA regulations, students
must enter E-bill and
setup Authorized Users to grant Authorized User access.
4. Multiple online payment options – MasterCard, VISA, checking or
savings account
5. E-bill will notify both
students and authorized
users when a new E-bill
statement is available.
6. Reduces paper bill
costs associated with
printing and mailing
bills.
7. Eliminates delivery/
address issues associated with mailing paper
bills. Safe and secure
PCI compliant payment
processor
2. E-bill statements can
be printed by students
and all Authorized Users. Also, historical bills
can be reviewed and
printed at any time.
For more information
regarding the new E-bill
system,
http://
www.uncw.edu/ba/
f i n a n c e /
StudentAccounts/
UNCWStudentAccounts.html
3. Online payments
post to the student account immediately. Students and parents will
no longer have to hope
the check is received by
the bill due date.
Learning center adjusted hours
Math Services and Writing Services: 9:00am5:00pm for the following
days: December 4 -5, December 8-11
Learning Services: Basic
Studies tutors have limited
hours during exam week.
Call the ULC office at 9627857 for more information.
Supplemental Instruction: Select SI sessions will
occur during exam week.
For more information,
http://www.uncw.edu/
stuaff/uls/SI_Sessions.htm.
Spring 2009 hours
January 7—January 16,
Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00
January 20 – April 27
Monday-Thursday, 9am9pm
Friday, 9am-5pm
Sunday, 3pm-9pm
For further information,
visit our main website:
http://www.uncw.edu/
stuaff/uls/index.htm
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HEALTHY LIVING
The Joys and Jangles of Holiday Homecomings
Thoughts of heading home for
the holidays and taking a much
needed break can sustain students through the challenges of
term papers and final exams.
But along with the joy of reunions, it’s common for returning
students and their family members to experience feelings of
stress. Holiday breaks are often
the first time families have been
together for an extended period
of time since students left for
school. Some returning students
will enjoy the familiarity of
home, while others will assert
their newfound independence.
Taking some time to talk about
expectations can help ease the
changing relationship between
parents and students, lessening
the stress of adjustment for you
both.
A common source of contention
is differing expectations for what
will take place over the holidays.
Here are a few items you might
want to address:
Family obligations. Traditions
like taking meals together and
Keeping your sanity while
your Seahawk is
home...Tips from UNCW’s
Health Educator
Respect their privacy: Although your student’s long
awaited presence might make
you want to be by their side
24/7, allow him/her to set the
pace of the visit. They might be
overwhelmed by the sudden
change in environment. Allow
them to settle in and become acquainted with family and friends
again. After all, they have been
out of the area for some time.
Be a stress reliever: Your
attending religious services are
part of the holidays for many
families. Parents expect that
their students will spend a significant amount of time with the
family, while students often plan
to reconnect with friends. Some
mutual compromises might be
necessary.
may have someone new in their
life. Some parents decide it’s
time to separate or divorce.
Other factors like employment
or the economy can change the
family situation. Informing a
returning student about family
changes can lessen potential disruption.
Autonomy. Students have likely
become used to leading their
own lives. Parents have likely
become used to having more
time to themselves. Some of the
old rules and routines may no
longer apply. Establishing new
house rules that recognize
changes in roles and responsibilities will lead to happier holidays.
Grades. The first semester of
college is challenging for students. Your student’s grades
may fall short of expectations –
both yours and your student’s.
Set aside a time to talk about
grades so the topic doesn’t loom
over the entire visit. Encourage
your student to take advantage
of the many support services
available to them.
Overnight guests. Can I bring a
friend home? A boyfriend or a
girlfriend? Some students will
asks and others will assume.
Talking about this ahead of time
will help avoid awkward situations.
Experiencing stress during holidays and homecomings is normal. As in most difficult situations, communication is the key.
Discussing differing expectations and preparing for mixed
results will smooth the way to
developing a healthy, life-long
relationship with your student.
Family changes. Family matters
may have changed while the student was away. Single parents
student has been through a
stressful semester with due dates
and exams. Make the environment at home relaxing and welcoming to ensure they return to
school refreshed and prepared
for a new semester of classes.
Talk Health: With the cold
and flu season in full effect, remind your student to practice
healthy habits to help reduce
his/her risk of falling ill when
returning to UNCW. Simple
steps like frequent hand washing, consuming healthy fluids
and foods, getting 7-8 hours of
sleep, and staying active are all
easy practices to ensure personal
Dr. Jim Dolan , Staff Counselors,
Counseling Center
wellness for the spring semester.
Be active: Incorporating exercise into your daily regimen can
allow you to have time to talk
about things, while also improving your health. Take a walk
with your son or daughter and
catch up on their past semester.
It’s also a great way to relieve
stress that comes up over the
holidays. On another note, it is
important to keep your daily activities as close to normal as possible so when the holidays are
over, you can continue you routine!
Trisha M. Schleicher, MS, CHES
Volume 10, Issue 3
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Living On-campus vs. Off-campus
As the fall semester begins to wrap-up, students must decide where they will live
next year: off-campus or on-campus. The decision to live on or off campus, is one
that students and parents can make together. The following pages contain information that will be helpful to you and your student.
Frequently Asked Questions by off-campus students
Is there a place for my off-campus student to get resources regarding living off
campus?
Yes! The Seahawk Perch is a resource and service center for off-campus students. It is located in
the Fisher Student Center and can be accessed on-line at www.uncw.edu/seahawkperch.
Is there a person my student can talk to about these questions?
Yes! Assistant Dean Amy Hector is available to talk with students 8am-5pm every weekday. She
can be contacted by phone (910-962-3119) or via email: hectora@uncw.edu.
Are campus resources only for students living on campus?
No! All UNCW students, regardless of where they live, can utilize support services such as the
counseling center, student health center, learning center & campus recreation center.
If my student wants to move off-campus or move to another residence, where can I
find housing information?
The Seahawk Perch has an on-line ad system on its website. Apartment complexes and individual homes are advertised on this system. Additionally, students can look for roommates on the
system. You can start search at www.uncw.edu/offcampushousing. The Seahawk Perch will also
host an Off-Campus Housing Fair on February 18th. This event helps connect UNCW students
with apartment complexes and realty companies as well as services such as storage facilities and
cable companies.
How can the Seahawk Perch help my student If she/he has a roommate issue?
Dean Hector can help set up a roommate mediation with the students as well as talk to your student one on one on how to handle this conflict.
What can my student do if he/she has an issue with the landlord?
SGA provides FREE legal consultation with an attorney available for all students EVERY
Wednesday from 1:00-5:00pm in Fisher Student Center 2029 H. Students can call the Campus
Activities & Involvement Center to arrange an appointment to meet with the attorney, (910)9623553.
What is the biggest concern for students living off campus?
Students who live off campus sometimes report that they feel less connected to campus and less
aware of what is going on. We suggest that students should continue to get or stay involved in
campus activities,: read the weekly Hawk E News email; check their email ; look at the Seahawk
Perch for events and UNCW information and consider eating on campus.
Volume 10, Issue 3
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Don’t miss campus housing signup
2009–10 returning student room selection schedule
It’s the time of year to be thinking about 2009–10 housing plans.
In order to be eligible for on-campus housing, students must complete a housing contract and pay a $105 non-refundable housing contract fee.
The contract and fee must be turned in to the Office of Housing and Residence Life at least 10 calendar days prior to the student’s sign-up date. For example, if a student lives in Seahawk Landing and
wants to keep the same room, he/she must turn in the contract and fee no later than Friday, Jan. 16.
Please note that in order to be selected (“pulled in”) as a roommate by another student, a student
must turn in contract and fee 10 calendar days prior to their anticipated pull-in date.
After the contract and fee are submitted, students must go online to SeaPort to complete the sign-up process to retain or choose a room.
The returning student sign-up process will begin at 9 a.m. on the first dates and end at 4 p.m. on the
ending dates specified.
Although the system will remain open 24 hours during the dates listed, UNCW HRL can only guarantee system operation and student assistance between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Computers are available for sign-up in the HRL office.
Students now living on campus who wish to remain on-campus residents next year should look over
the following sign-up schedule closely. Once a selection is made, that selection is final:
Seahawk Village and
Seahawk Landing
sign-up
Reclaim Room (stage 1)
January 26–27:
Returning students currently
living in the Village or Landing can reclaim their current
room. Students cannot
pull in roommate(s) during this time.
Reclaim room (stage 2)
January 28–29:
Returning students currently
living in the Village or Landing who reclaimed their current room in stage 1 may pull
in roommate(s) of any class
level, except for newly entering freshmen, during this
time. Students cannot reclaim their room during
this time.
Village and Landing Open Sign-up
February 2–3:
Students currently residing in
the Village or Landing can
claim a room anywhere in
these facilities, and can pull
in roommate(s) of any class
level, except for newly entering freshmen.
Rising Seniors
February 4–5:
Rising seniors currently living
anywhere on campus can sign
up for a space in either the
Village or Landing. They can
pull in roommate(s) of any
class level, except for newly
entering freshmen.
Rising Juniors
February 9–10:
Rising juniors currently living
anywhere on campus can sign
up for a space in either the
Village or Landing. They can
pull in roommate(s) of any
class level, except for newly
entering freshmen.
Rising Sophomores:
February 11–12:
Rising sophomores currently
living anywhere on campus
can sign up for a space in either the Village or Landing.
They can pull in roommate(s)
of any class level, except for
newly entering freshmen.
Volume 10, Issue 3
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Seahawk Crossing sign-up
12-Month Lease Seahawk
Crossing Rising Juniors
February 16–17:
Rising juniors currently living
anywhere on campus can sign
up for a 12-month space in
Seahawk Crossing. They can
pull in roommate(s) of any
class level, except for newly
entering freshmen.
12-Month Lease Seahawk
Crossing Rising Sophomores
February 18–19:
Rising sophomores currently
living anywhere on campus
can sign up for a 12-month
space in Seahawk Crossing.
They can pull in roommate(s)
of any class level, except for
newly entering freshmen.
10-Month Lease Seahawk
Crossing Rising Juniors
February 23–24:
Rising juniors currently living
anywhere on campus can sign
up for a 10-month (traditional
academic year) space in Seahawk Crossing. They can pull
in roommate(s) of any class
level, except for newly entering freshmen.
10-Month Lease Seahawk
Crossing Rising Sophomores
February 25–26:
Rising sophomores currently
living anywhere on campus
can sign up for a 10-month
(traditional academic year)
space in Seahawk Crossing.
They can pull in roommate(s)
of any class level, except for
newly entering freshmen.
Traditional Academic Year sign-up
Reclaim room (stage 1)
March 2–3:
Returning students currently
living in traditional academic
year housing can reclaim
their current room. Students
cannot pull in roommate
(s) during this time.
Reclaim room (stage 2)
March 4–5:
Returning students currently
living in traditional academic
year housing who reclaimed
their current room in stage 1
may pull in roommate(s) of
any class level, except for
newly entering freshmen,
during this time. Students
cannot reclaim their
room during this time.
Spring Break. No classes.
Saturday-Sunday, March 7–
15
Same building sign-up
March 16–17:
This sign-up time is for students who wish to reside in
the same traditional residence
hall area, but have no room
preference. They may pull in
roommate(s) of any class
level, except for newly entering freshmen.
Displaced student sign-up
March 18–19:
This sign-up time is for students who will lose their room
because of mandatory relocation of their assigned housing.
They may pull in roommate
(s) of any class level, except
for newly entering freshmen.
Open room sign-up for
students now living on
campus begins March 23.
Open room sign-up for
students currently living
off campus begins March
30.
University Apartments
Volume 10, Issue 3
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Spring 2009 Academic Calendar
January 2
Spring semester begins
On-campus housing closes 10
a.m.
2009 (undergraduate and
graduate students)
January 4
On-campus housing opens 10
a.m.
March 7-15
No classes
April 16
Faculty Meeting
January 5-6
Orientation and advising
March 15
On-campus housing opens 10
a.m.
April 27
Last day of classes
January 7
Classes begin
March 16
Classes resume 8 a.m.
January 14
Last day for registration/Last
day to drop (without a grade) or
add a class. Tuition/fee payment after this date will be subject to a late payment charge.
March 31
Last day to withdraw with W
(graduate student)
January 19
Martin Luther King State holiday: No classes
April 10
State holiday; No classes
February 24
Last day to withdraw with W
(undergraduate students)
March 7
April 9
No classes
April 13
Classes resume 8 a.m.
April 15
Graduation application deadline—Summer 2009 and Fall
Office of Transition Programs
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5997
Phone: 910-962-3089
Fax: 910-962-7151
E-mail: transitions@uncw.edu
www.uncw.edu/transitions
April 28
Reading Day
April 29-May 2
Final Examinations
May 4-6
Final Examinations
May 6
Spring semester ends
May 7
On-campus housing closes 10
a.m.
May 8-9
Commencement/Academic year
ends
The Office of Transition Programs provides a
comprehensive array of programs designed to
meet the unique needs of undergraduate students
and parents from orientation through graduation. Programs generate an intentional connection
for the students through engaging interactions
with other students, faculty and staff. Ultimately
through this community participation each student is provided the opportunity to improve critical thinking, problem solving,
academic achievement, interpersonal and
intrapersonal growth and civic responsibility.