UCCS Parents and Families 2015-2016 Academic Calendar Welcome to the Mountain Lion Family Dear UCCS Parents and Families, Welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. I am so excited that you and your student have decided to become a part of the Mountain Lion family. As a part of our family, I hope all of you will find UCCS to be a place of support, learning, and growth. At UCCS, our goal is to partner with parents and families to support our students both as scholars and as individuals. We want students involved in and outside of the classroom. As a parent or family member of a UCCS student, you play an important role in supporting your student to grow. When you are asked for advice about challenging decisions or situations, we will be happy to act as a resource. Please feel free to contact my office at any time. College is about dreams and the future. We look forward to being a part of helping your student reach his or her dreams and goals. We encourage your student to take advantage of a culture rich in academics, wonderful learning experiences, and opportunities to get involved in our community. Again, welcome to UCCS. We are proud to call you and your student Mountain Lions. Cordially, Pam Shockley-Zalabak Chancellor FERPA Ten Thoughts for Parents and Families The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law created to protect the privacy of student educational records. It applies to schools receiving funds through the U.S. Department of Education. 1. Find ways to promote independent thinking – how can you help your student take responsibility for his/her own choices and decisions? Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Once a student enters college or turns 18, parental rights under FERPA transfer to the student. Information from student records is not shared unless the student gives written permission, or it is a special case, such as a health or safety emergency. Source: Family Policy Compliance Office of the U.S. Department of Education. Students can waive FERPA rights and give specific individuals (i.e. parents, guardians, spouses, etc.) access to their academic and financial records by filling out a waiver form in their myUCCS portal. For questions about FERPA rights, contact the Admissions and Records Office at 719-255-3361. Items the university cannot discuss without a student’s FERPA waiver on file include, but are not limited to: • Student billing, financial aid, and scholarships • Academic information (grades, transcripts, advising) • Housing issues (roommate issues, room changes, etc.) • Conduct issues 2. Remember that your student still needs you, just in different ways. 3. Students need to be able to make mistakes so they can learn from them. 4. Set boundaries, but still keep in touch. How often should you and your student talk, text, video chat, or communicate with each other? 5. Find ways to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. There is a good chance your student will surprise you with something this year. How are you going to respond to it? 6. Encourage your student to find at least three places to get connected, not just one. For example, if your student is wanting to get involved in clubs, have him/her check out three clubs, instead of just one. 7. Have patience. Both you and your student will want UCCS to feel like a “home away from home.” Remember, it will take time. This means that your student may call you more frequently in the beginning and then it will start to taper off later on in the semester when your student is more comfortable with UCCS and has made new friends. 8. Get people in your corner. Build relationships with support services at UCCS to help you support your student. The Office of Parent and Family Programs is a great place to start building relationships with UCCS. 9. Remember that your student will carry forward some of your values and will discover a few new values as he/she grows and develops. While your student may try new things, there is a set of core values that drive many of his/her decisions. As students start to discover who they are as individuals, they will start to develop a set of values that are important to their identity. 10. Frequently share with your students that you trust them to make good choices and that the majority of UCCS students are also making good choices. The power of positive messages is much stronger than fear or distrust. Conversation Starters June Checklist What are some things you plan to do to prepare for college? Start making connections. UCCS has several different Facebook pages and groups to help you and your student get connected on campus. We even have a Facebook page just for UCCS Parents and Families: facebook.com/UCCSFamily. What are some of the things you think you should talk to your roommate about? Encourage your student to be informed. Once your student has attended orientation, it is important that he/she keeps informed by checking his/ her UCCS email. UCCS email serves as the primary means of communication for UCCS. Most UCCS offices only email students through their UCCS email once they have attended an orientation. Your student should check his/her UCCS email at least once a week. Have your student sign up for UCCS Alerts emergency text notification system. Students must use their MyUCCSPortal to register their mobile phone number for emergency text alerts and may register additional numbers at rave.uccs.edu. June 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 7 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 14 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) Last day to enroll or waitlist in full-term summer classes without permission from instructor Summer classes begin census 22 21 (last Summer day to drop full-term classes w/full refund) Summer payment due in full if not enrolled in payment plan Last day to enroll in voluntary student health insurance plan 28 29 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 23 Immunization holds placed on accounts 30 24 25 Last day to enroll in a two-pay payment plan for summer 2015 26 Summer payment plan auto-deduction 27 Conversation Starters How do you think UCCS will be different from high school or your previous college? How often do you think we’ll talk when you’re at school? July Checklist Have your student double check his/ her “To-Do” list. Students can log in to their myUCCS portal to see if they have any “To-Do” tasks to complete before coming to UCCS. Have your student reserve a parking pass as soon as possible. If your student lives on-campus, a parking permit is included in the cost of housing and will be provided during move-in. Students living off-campus can reserve a permit, www.uccs.edu/pts. Parking permits go on sale late July and sell out quickly. Ticketing always begins on the first day of class. Make an appointment with Disability Services and Testing Center. If your student needs a disability accommodation, contact Disability Services, 719-255-3354, to make an appointment to discuss accommodations prior to the start of each semester (summer, fall, and spring). July 2015 Sunday Monday Wednesday Tuesday 1 Thursday Friday Saturday 2 3 4 University closed/ No classes 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 25 5 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 12 Last day to drop full-semester length summer classes online w/o special permission from dean/instructor Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 19 20 Fall jobs post on SEAN’s Place: seans.uccs.edu 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) Summer payment plan auto-deduction 26 27 Fall textbooks available online at: www.uccsbookstore.com Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) Fall parking permits available online at: www.uccs.edu/pts Conversation Starters August Checklist What things make you the most excited and/or nervous about college? Prepare for move-in. Have your student contact the person(s) he/she will be living with and make a list of what to bring to campus. How was your first week of classes at UCCS? Turn in immunization records to the Student Health Center. By state law, your student must provide proof of two measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations. Housing students must also provide proof of meningococcal vaccination. Get ready for classes. Purchase books at least one week before classes begin. Visit, www.uccsbookstore.com, to know which books to purchase. Have your student print his/her class schedule and explore campus to find classrooms and student support services. Get connected. Urge your student to get involved both in and out of class. Have your student make an appointment to meet with his/her success coach by calling 719-255-3570 as a first point of connection at UCCS. August 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 14 15 21 22 UCCS Bookstore textbook floor opens for fall textbooks Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 9 10 Last day of summer semester 11 12 18 Summer grades posted on student portal Last day to enroll 19 in a four-pay payment plan for fall 2015 13 Fall pre-term session begins (ends August 19) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 16 17 New club application period for fall begins Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) Housing move-in 23 30 for non-freshmen 9a-9p Last day to enroll or waitlist in fullterm fall classes without permission from instructor Textbook Buyback Fall classes begin 24 Walk-in advising 31 9a-5p (MH 208) Disorientation Walk-in Academic Week Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) Textbook Buyback Housing move-in: for freshmen 9a-10p Housing move-in: for freshmen 8a-12p Clyde’s Kickoff Textbook Buyback 25 Clyde’s Kickoff Textbook Buyback 26 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-4p (Main Hall 208) Disorientation Week (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 20 MANDATORY GPS 1010 9a-5p (for students enrolled in GPS 1010 course) Fall payment plan auto-deduction Clyde’s Kickoff MANDATORY GPS 1010 9a-5p (for students enrolled in GPS 1010 course) Housing move-in for non-freshmen 9a-9p Clyde’s Kickoff Housing move-in for non-freshmen 9a-9p Clyde’s Kickoff Textbook Buyback 27 Textbook Buyback 28 Textbook Buyback 29 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-4p (Main Hall 208) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-4p (Main Hall 208) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-4p (Main Hall 208) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-4p (Main Hall 208) Disorientation Week (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Disorientation Week (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Disorientation Week (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Disorientation Week (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Conversation Starters What is your favorite class so far? What do you like about UCCS? Tell me about your friends. September Checklist Pay attention to your student. If your student seems anxious or depressed, encourage him/her to schedule an appointment with a counselor at the University Counseling Center, 719-255-3265. Talk to professors. Encourage your student to get to know his/her professors. Final fall payment is due. If your student needs to set up a payment plan, contact the Bursar’s Office, 719-255-3391. Join a club and/or attend an event. Encourage your student to join a club or attend events on campus to make UCCS feel more like home. Have your student log in to Mountain Lion Connect (www. orgsync.com) using his/her UCCS username and password to see all campus activities and events. Use the Excel Centers. Urge your student to utilize the Excel Centers. The centers offer a wide array of tutoring and academic support free to students. September 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 Textbook Buyback 6 University closed/ No classes 13 8 7 14 Fall payment plan auto-deduction 27 21 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 28 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 3 UCCS Club and Involvement Fair (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Textbook Buyback Textbook Buyback Fall census 10 (last day to drop full-term classes w/full refund) Fall payment due in full or enroll in three-pay payment plan Last day to enroll in voluntary student health insurance plan 9 16 22 23 Workshop: Study Smarter, Not Harder 12:15p-1:15p (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 29 24 STEM Career Fair 10a-2p at Berger Hall (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 30 Workshop: Study Smarter, Not Harder 3:05p-4:05p (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Saturday 4 5 Textbook Buyback 11 12 Immunization holds placed on accounts 17 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 20 Friday 2 University open/ No classes 15 Thursday 18 19 25 26 Conversation Starters How are you feeling about your current major? Do you feel it’s a good fit? What’s the most challenging thing you have done so far? October Checklist Make an appointment with Academic Advising. Have your student call, 719-255-3260, to schedule an appointment with his/her Academic Advisor. Spring registration for first year students typically begins in early November. Prepare for midterms. Midterms usually take place around the first week of October. Students should look at which classes they will have midterm exams and projects due, and then they should plan accordingly. If they have not done so already, be sure to have them invest in a planner. Grade check. Ask your student about his/her grades for each class. If your student does not know, urge your student to meet with professors to find out. If your student is struggling academically, he/she should contact the Office of First Year Experience, 719-255-3570, to meet with a success coach who can assist in learning how to study more efficiently. October 2015 Monday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) 4 Workshop: Study 5 Smarter, Not Harder 1:40p-2:40p (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 6 7 Homecoming (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 12 Parent and Family Weekend (more info at: www.uccs.edu/parents) 25 19 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 26 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) Spring 2016 registration begins New club application period for fall 2015 ends 8 9 Homecoming (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Homecoming (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 13 14 15 16 Workshop: Study Smarter, Not Harder 10:40a-11:40a (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 18 3 10 Last day to enroll in a four-pay payment plan for fall 2015 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 11 2 20 21 17 Parent and Family Weekend (more info at: www.uccs.edu/parents) 23 24 30 31 Majors/Minors Fair 12:30p-2:30p at Berger (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Fall payment plan auto-deduction 27 22 Homecoming (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 28 29 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Last day to drop full-term fall classes online without special permission from instructor/dean Conversation Starters What are your plans for break? What are you doing to keep yourself healthy? November Checklist Register for spring classes. Students are given a specific date/time to register. To find their registration time, students can log in to their portal, www.uccs.edu/portal. Students should register for classes as soon as possible. Turn in immunization records to the Student Health Center. If your student hasn’t already done so, remind him/ her to turn in immunization records; otherwise your student will not be able to register for spring classes. Reminder about Thanksgiving. Students will have class on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24. Please plan travel accordingly so that your student does not have to miss class. Contact the Career Center. If your student is unsure about his/her major, we highly recommend contacting the Career Center, 719-255-3340, to schedule a FOCUS2 assessment. November 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 2 Wednesday 3 9 10 11 16 23 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 29 University closed/ No classes 30 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 5 6 12 17 18 19 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) 24 25 University open/ No classes 26 University closed/ No classes 7 National Academic Quiz Tournament (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 13 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 22 Saturday Career & Volunteer Fair 10a-2p at Berger Hall (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 15 Friday 4 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 8 Thursday 14 Annual Student Leadership Conference (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 20 21 Fall payment plan auto-deduction 27 University closed/ No classes 28 University closed/ No classes Conversation Starters December Checklist How are you feeling about your finals? Stressed? Relaxed? Attention Housing Students. Students living in a first-year designated housing area will need to vacate their rooms for winter break within 24 hours of their last final or by noon Saturday, December 19, 2015. Students can leave their belongings but they will not have access to their rooms until Sunday, January 17, 2016. What are your plans for the upcoming winter break? Start thinking about finals. Finals are approaching very quickly. Students should make a study plan that includes the assignments, projects, and exams that are due for the remainder of the semester. On-campus jobs. December is a great time for students to log in to SEAN’s Place, seans.uccs.edu, to apply for spring jobs at UCCS. Scholarships. Winter break is a good time for students to start researching scholarships. UCCS scholarships are available online beginning December 1. March 1 is when UCCS scholarship applications are due. December 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 UCCS Scholarship applications available online at: www.uccs.edu/finaid 20 9 Textbook Buyback 4 15 14 10 11 Textbook Buyback 16 17 Textbook Buyback 18 Spring parking permits available online at: www.uccs.edu/pts Finals week Finals week Finals week Finals week Summer/Fall Commencement Textbook Buyback Textbook Buyback Textbook Buyback Textbook Buyback Textbook Buyback Walk-in Academic 21 Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) Textbook Buyback 28 22 23 Textbook Buyback 29 Fall grades posted 30 24 University closed/ No classes 31 Spring textbooks available online at: www.uccsbookstore.com Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 5 Festival of Lights Parade (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) Spring pre-term session begins (ends January 15) 27 3 12 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 13 Saturday Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) 8 7 Friday 2 Spring jobs post on SEAN’s Place: seans.uccs.edu 6 Thursday University closed/ No classes 25 University closed/ No classes Textbook Buyback 19 Housing students in first-year areas must check out by noon Last day of fall semester Textbook Rentals Due Textbook Buyback 26 Conversation Starters What are some of the goals that you have for this semester? How do you feel about your GPA from last semester? January Checklist Get ready for classes. Purchase books at least one week before classes begin. Visit, www.uccsbookstore.com, to know the books to purchase. Have your student print his/her schedule and explore campus to locate classrooms and support services. Spring classes begin on a Tuesday. Due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, spring classes will begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Housing re-opens. Students living in a first-year designated housing area can move back to campus on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Begin filling out the FAFSA. If your student plans on receiving financial aid, he/ she needs to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov, every year. To meet the priority date for financial aid, the FAFSA should be submitted no later than March 1. The FAFSA is available online beginning January. January 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 2016-2017 FAFSA available online (www.fafsa.gov) University closed/ No classes 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 3 UCCS Bookstore textbook floor opens for spring textbooks 10 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) New club application period for spring beings Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 17 Students living in firstyear designated housing may move back in beginning at 9:00am 24 18 University closed/ No classes 25 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) Last day to enroll or waitlist for full-term spring classes without permission from instructor Textbook Buyback 31 Walk-in Academic 19 Advising 9a-4p (MH208) Last day to enroll in four-payment plan for spring 2016 Spring classes begin Winter Welcome Week (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 26 Textbook Buyback Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-4p (Main Hall 208) Spring payment plan auto-deduction Winter Welcome Week (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-4p (Main Hall 208) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-4p (Main Hall 208) Winter Welcome Week (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Winter Welcome Week (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Winter Welcome Week (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 27 28 29 30 Textbook Buyback Textbook Buyback Textbook Buyback Conversation Starters Have you thought about applying for scholarships? If so, which ones? How do you like your classes this semester? Do you have a favorite? February Checklist Spring payment is due. Payment plans are available. If you are interested in setting up a payment plan for tuition and fees, contact the Bursar’s Office, 719-255-3391. Housing for Fall 2016/Spring 2017. Believe it or not, it is already time to discuss housing options with your student for the next academic year. If your student plans on living on-campus, make sure your student keeps his/her eyes open for housing renewal and sign-up dates. Housing renewal usually begins in early March. Submit the FAFSA. To meet the priority date for financial aid, your student’s FAFSA, www.fafsa.gov, should be submitted no later than March 1. Pay attention to your student. If your student seems anxious or depressed, encourage him/her to schedule an appointment with a counselor at the University Counseling Center, 719-255-3265. February 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 Wednesday 2 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 7 8 9 Spring census 3 (last day to drop full-term classes w/ full refund) Spring payment due in full or enroll in three-pay payment plan Last day to enroll in voluntary student health insurance plan 10 15 16 17 22 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 28 29 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 4 Saturday 5 6 12 13 19 20 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Immunization holds placed on accounts 11 18 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 21 Friday Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 14 Thursday 23 24 Workshop: Study Smarter, Not Harder 12:15p-1:15p (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 25 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Spring payment plan auto-deduction 26 New club application period for spring ends 27 Conversation Starters What are you planning to do during spring break? Are you working or trying to get an internship this summer? March Checklist Prepare for Midterms. Midterms usually take place around the first week of March. Students should look at which classes and what days they will have midterm exams and projects due and plan accordingly. Meet with your Academic Advisor. Have your student call, 719-255-3260, to schedule an appointment with his/her Academic Advisor. Registration for fall classes will begin in late April. Attend the Career Fair. Every March the Career Center hosts a STEM Career Fair which focuses on internship and job opportunities for the STEM students. A collaborative effort with the College of Business offers a general career fair later in the semester. Grade Check. Ask your student about his/her grades for each class. If your student is struggling academically, he/she should contact the Office of First Year Experience, 719-2553570, to meet with a Success Coach. March 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 2 FAFSA Priority Filing Date 8 7 15 16 Spring payment plan auto-deduction 27 Spring break 5 10 11 12 Workshop: Study Smarter, Not Harder 9:30a-10:30a (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 17 18 19 24 25 26 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 20 4 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) 14 Saturday 3 Last day to enroll in a two-pay payment plan for spring 2016 9 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 13 Friday STEM Career Fair 10a-2p at Berger (more info at: events.uccs.edu) UCCS Scholarship Deadline 6 Thursday 22 21 23 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) Spring break Spring break Spring break 28 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 29 Spring break 30 Spring break 31 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Spring break Conversation Starters April Checklist Where are you planning to live next academic year? Register Are you planning to enroll in summer classes? Registration for summer classes begins in early April, and registration for fall classes begins in late April. Students are given a specific date/time to register. They should log in to their student portal, www.uccs.edu/ portal, to find their registration start time and should register for classes as soon as possible to avoid classes filling up. for summer 2016 and/or fall 2016 classes. Start thinking about finals. Finals are approaching very quickly. April is a great time to make a list of all of the assignments, projects, and exams that are due for the remainder of the semester. Planning ahead can help students prepare while still being able to enjoy the beautiful April sunshine. Bash the Bluffs. Every April the UCCS Campus Recreation Center hosts a 5k Run/Walk. Students and their families are invited to participate in this event. April 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Last day to drop full-term spring classes without special permission from instructor/dean 3 10 5 4 Summer 2016 registration begins Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) ROAR Daze (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 11 ROAR Daze (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 6 13 18 19 20 Fall 2016 registration begins Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 24 25 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 14 9 ROAR Daze (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 15 16 22 23 29 30 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 17 8 ROAR Daze (more info at: events.uccs.edu) ROAR Daze (more info at: events.uccs.edu) ROAR Daze (more info at: events.uccs.edu) 12 Career & Volunteer 7 Fair 10a-2p at Berger Hall (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Spring payment plan auto-deduction 26 27 21 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) 28 Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Spring Concert (more info at: events.uccs.edu) Conversation Starters What is your favorite memory from this past year of college? Do you have a favorite professor or staff member at UCCS that you plan to keep in touch with beyond your first year? May Checklist Apply for a summer job or internship. If your student is planning to stay in Colorado Springs for the summer, May is a great time to look for on-campus jobs. Many of our students go home or graduate in May, which tends to open up opportunities for on-campus employment. To search for on-campus jobs visit SEAN’s Place, seans.uccs.edu. Resumé reviews. Encourage your student to update or create a resumé. Have your student make an appointment at the UCCS Career Center, 719-255-3340, or the Writing Center, 719-255-4336, to have a resumé critiqued. Attention Housing Students. Housing students will need to vacate and check out of their rooms with their resident assistant within 24 hours of their last final or by noon Saturday, May 14, 2016. May 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 Wednesday 3 2 Textbook Buyback 10 9 Textbook Buyback 12 Summer parking permits available online at: www.uccs.edu/pts 6 Textbook Buyback 13 Finals Week Finals Week Finals Week Finals Week Spring Commencement Textbook Buyback Textbook Buyback Textbook Buyback Textbook Buyback Textbook Buyback Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 16 17 Summer pre-term session begins (ends June 12) Textbook Buyback 23 Textbook Buyback 24 30 University closed/ No classes 18 7 31 Textbook Buyback 14 All housing students must checkout with RA by noon Last day of spring semester Textbook Rentals Due Textbook Buyback 19 20 21 26 27 28 Spring grades posted on student portal 25 UCCS Bookstore textbook floor opens for summer textbooks Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 29 5 11 Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 22 Saturday Walk-in Resume Reviews 9a-4p at Career Center (Main Hall 201) Walk-in Academic Advising 9a-5p (Main Hall 208) 15 Friday 4 Summer jobs post on SEAN’s Place: seans.uccs.edu 8 Thursday Connect with us... Parent and Family Programs Your contact for questions and concerns. Office of Parent and Family Programs Main Hall 322 family@uccs.edu Web: www.uccs.edu/parents Facebook: facebook.com/UCCSFamily Phone: 719-255-7551 Email: family@uccs.edu Events Calendar: events.uccs.edu 719.255.7551 www.uccs.edu/parents Welcome to UCCS! As a parent or family member of a UCCS student, you are a part of our Mountain Lion family. The Office of Parent and Family Programs is here to help you become more familiar with the UCCS campus and community and to answer any questions that you may have. We know that parent and family involvement is important to student success and welcome opportunities to partner with you. We hope you and your student will have a rewarding and successful academic year. We want to ensure that you know how to locate the wide variety of resources available to you and your student. Here are just a few of the ways that our office partners with parents: A listening ear… Whether you have a question, a concern, or a story to share, the Office of Parent and Family Programs is here to listen and to help provide support to you and your student. We are happy to serve as your connection to university resources. Never hesitate to call, 719-255-7551, or send an email, family@uccs.edu. A community builder… This year, we are working hard to provide more opportunities for parents and families to visit our campus. You are more than welcome to attend most UCCS events with your student, but we are going to be highlighting several events each semester that we feel may be of particular interest to parents and families, including Parent and Family Weekend. A communication hub… Our goal is to help communicate with you about events, updates, and happenings at UCCS. Additionally, we will work to inform you of many of the common transitional issues your student may experience as a new college student. To keep up with what’s going on at UCCS every month, sign up for our monthly e-newsletter during orientation or by sending your name and email address to, family@uccs.edu. For additional updates and happenings, please “like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/UCCSFamily. Please note: As with any university entity, the Office of Parent and Family Programs may not be able to share specific information regarding your student under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). For more information on FERPA, see the inside cover.