TRANSFER/ADULT
JANUARY 2014
SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION
Dear Spartan,
On behalf of New Student & Spartan Family Programs, we
welcome you to UNCG and to SOAR! We are happy that you have decided
to join the UNCG family. The goal of SOAR is to assist you and your
family in your transition to UNCG; use this booklet and the information
you learn at SOAR to help you make that transition. Throughout the
program, you will receive additional information regarding academic
support, campus life, and resources offered to you by UNCG.
Once you have completed SOAR, New Student & Spartan
Family Programs is still here for you throughout the academic year. Be
sure to attend events during Winter Welcome to get to know UNCG
and meet new friends. To help guide you through your first year at
UNCG, visit the Your First Year website at yourfirstyear.uncg.edu.
As you can see in this schedule, there are so many great things for
you at UNCG. You can always contact us for further information
about any of the resources and opportunities listed inside.
Enjoy your time at SOAR!
Sincerely,
New Student & Spartan Family Programs Staff
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Transfer/Adult Student Schedule
Parent & Family Schedule
Your First Year
Transfer & Adult SOAR Leaders
How to become a TASL
Winter Welcome
EUC ROOM LOCATIONS
/// MAIN LEVEL
ATMsInformation Desk
Auditorium
Jackson Library Connector
AzaleaLong Leaf Pine
BirchMaple
BookstoreMarketplace
CommonsSpartanCard Center
Cone Ballroom
Starbucks Café
DogwoodWhite Oak
ElmWillow
Food Court
/// LOWER LEVEL
AlexanderKirkland
Career Services Center
Phillips
ClaxtonSpartan’s Place
FergusonRotunda
Joyner
/// UPPER LEVEL
New Student & Spartan Family Programs
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4-5
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TRANSFER/ADULT SCHEDULE
8:00-9:00am
SOAR Check In, Students
EUC, Auditorium Lobby
8:00-11:00am
Light Refreshments
EUC, Cone Ballroom Lobby
8:00-9:30am
Student Health Services Station
EUC, Cone Ballroom Lobby & Willow
8:00am-5:00pm Immunization Office Open
Gove Student Health Center, Gray Drive
8:00am-5:00pm Financial Aid Office Open
723 Kenilworth Street
8:00am-5:00pm Office of Accessibility Resources & Services Open
EUC, 215
8:00am-9:00am
Self-Guided Time
Spartan EXPO - EUC, Maple, Commons & Corridors
UNCG SpartanCard - EUC, 121
Transfer Credit Articulation Station - EUC, Cone Lobby
8:10am & 8:30am
Campus Tours - Meet at EUC, Rotunda
8:10am & 8:30am
Library Tours - Meet at EUC, Main Stairs
9:05-9:25am Welcome - EUC, Cone Ballroom
9:25-10:05am
Blue Session - EUC, Cone Ballroom
TASL Groups for last names A-L - EUC, Various
Taking Care of Business
Dean of Students
Maximizing Your Academic Success
10:10-10:50am
Gold Session - EUC, Cone Ballroom
TASL Groups for last name M-Z - EUC, Various
Taking Care of Business
Dean of Students
Maximizing Your Academic Success
10:55-11:25am
Block A - Choose 1
Student Computing - EUC, Claxton
Academic Coaching for
Transfer & Adult Student Success - EUC, Alexander
Financial Aid - EUC, Cone Ballroom
Cashiers & Student Accounts - EUC, Dogwood
Commuting & Off-Campus Students EUC, Auditorium
Veterans Information - EUC, Willow
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TRANSFER/ADULT SCHEDULE
11:30am-12:00pm
Block B - Choose 1
Academic Coaching for
Transfer & Adult Student Success - EUC, Alexander
Financial Aid - EUC, Cone Ballroom
Cashiers & Student Accounts - EUC, Dogwood
Get Involved - EUC, Kirkland
Transition from a
Community College to UNCG - EUC, Claxton
Commuting & Off-Campus Students EUC, Auditorium
12:05-12:35pm
Block C - Choose 1
Student Health Services & Counseling Center EUC, Cone Ballroom
Get Involved - EUC, Kirkland
Transition from a
Community College to UNCG - EUC, Claxton
Get to Know Greensboro - EUC, Dogwood
UNCG Traditions - EUC, Auditorium
12:40-1:30pm Lunch
Fountain View, Moran Commons
1:45pm-5:00pm College & Schools Advising & Registration
Moran Commons, State Room
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10
2:00pm
Spartan to Spartan - Alumni House
Spartan to Spartan is an invitation-only event for first time
residents to meet other new residents and University
administrators.
Turn to page 8 to learn how to become a
Transfer & Adult Soar Leader!
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PARENT & FAMILY SCHEDULE
8:00am-9:00am SOAR Check In, Parents & Families
EUC, Azalea
8:00am-11:00am
Light Refreshments
EUC, Cone Ballroom Lobby
8:00am-9:30am Student Health Services Station: Immunizations & Insurance
EUC, Cone Ballroom Lobby & Willow
8:00am-5:00pm Immunization Office Open
Gove Student Health Center, Gray Drive
8:00am-5:00pm Financial Aid Office Open
723 Kenilworth Street
8:00am-5:00pm Office of Accessibility Resources & Services Open
EUC, 215
8:00am-9:00am
Self-Guided Time
Spartan EXPO - EUC, Maple, Commons & Corridors
UNCG SpartanCard Photos - EUC, 121
Transfer Credit Articulation Station - EUC, Cone Lobby
8:10am & 8:30am
Campus Tours - Meet at EUC, Rotunda
8:10am & 8:30am
Library Tours - Meet at EUC, Main Stairs
9:05am-9:25am
Welcome
EUC, Cone Ballroom
9:25am-10:05am
Information Sessions - EUC, Cone Ballroom
Taking Care of Business
Dean of Students
Maximizing Your Academic Success
10:10am-10:50am Parent & Family Welcome
EUC, Auditorium
10:55am-11:25am
Block A - Choose 1
Student Computing - EUC, Claxton
Academic Coaching for
Transfer & Adult Student Success - EUC, Alexander
Financial Aid - EUC, Cone Ballroom
Cashiers & Student Accounts - EUC, Dogwood
Commuting & Off-Campus Students EUC, Auditorium
Veterans Information - EUC, Willow
11:30am-12:00pm
Block B - Choose 1
Academic Coaching for
Transfer & Adult Student Success - EUC, Alexander
Financial Aid - EUC, Cone Ballroom
Cashiers & Student Accounts - EUC, Dogwood
Get Involved - EUC, Kirkland
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PARENT & FAMILY SCHEDULE
11:30am-12:00pm
Block B - (cont.)
Transition from
Community College to UNCG - EUC, Claxton
Commuting & Off-Campus Students EUC, Auditorium
12:05-12:35pm
Block C - Choose 1
Student Health Services & Counseling Center EUC, Cone Ballroom
Get Involved - EUC, Kirkland
Transition from Community College to UNCG EUC, Claxton
Get to Know Greensboro - EUC, Dogwood
UNCG Traditions - EUC, Auditorium
12:40-1:30pm Lunch
Fountain View, Moran Commons
Thank you for attending SOAR. Drive safely!
Got questions? We’re here to help.
(336) 334-5231 yfy@uncg.edu Text: 1-(336) 541-6939 yourfirstyear.uncg.edu
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UNCG YOUR FIRST YEAR
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TRANSFER/ADULT SOAR LEADERS
The Transfer/Adult SOAR Leaders, or TASL, provide guidance for all new
transfer/adult students as they begin college and transition to UNCG.
/// CAPTAINS
SANDY ELLIOTT
Communication
Sciences and Disorders
TONY PERKINS
Public Health
/// STAFF
TIFFANY BOLEY
Media Studies
SHANE MEEKS
Biology
KATIE POCOCK
Sign Language
Interpreting
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CHRISTY HINNANT
SWATI JUSTICE
JAMES MILAM
WANDA MITCHELL
Psychology
Computer Sciences
Psychology
Community Health
Education
UNCG WELCOMES
VETERANS,
ACTIVE MILITARY
& RESERVES
We’re proud to have you here at UNCG and hope
you’ll take advantage of many of the special programs
and services just for you.
UNCG grants 6 hours of transfer credit for completing basic
training.
There are designated on-campus personnel in key offices and
departments including the Chancellor’s Office, Registrar’s Office,
Admissions, and Student Affairs who serve as liaisons for militaryaffiliated students.
The Veterans Networking Program pairs current UNCG military
students with new military and veteran affiliated students to
enhance the support experience through regular contact and
resource referral.
The Student Veteran Association is a student organization that
provides peer support, social activities, and raises awareness of
military/veteran student issues on campus.
There are a wide range of Spartan community activities to support
the military, such as Veterans Day Remembrance events, fundraising for military families in need, care packages sent to deployed
students, and more.
UNCG was awarded the “Military Friendly School” designation by GI Jobs
magazine for two consecutive years, placing it in the top 15% of colleges,
universities and trade schools working to embrace veterans as students.
In addition, UNCG was designated “Best for Vets” by Military Times Edge
magazine in 2013, and was the only public university in NC on the list.
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Interested in becoming a TASL?
Transfer & Adult SOAR Leaders (TASLs) are current transfer & adult peer
leaders who provide guidance and information during the Transfer & Adult
SOAR sessions along with our SOS. TASLS are an invaluable resource for transfer
and adult students because they possess first-hand knowledge of what it takes to
successfully transition to UNCG. We encourage all qualified transfer and adult
students to apply to become a TASL.
INTEREST MEETING
January 14
12:30pm-2:00pm
EUC, Claxton
For more information on how to apply:
http://soar.uncg.edu/tasls/apply/
WINTER WELCOME
Student Group Winter Showcase
January 21-24
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dining Hall 1st Floor & EUC Commons
For more information:
http://cap.uncg.edu
View full schedule at: http://cap.uncg.edu
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