The Navigator Summer 2013 Entering Class Register NOW For Summer Orientation see page 4 We are excited to have you join the SNHU family and we want ongratulation Welcome to SNHU! to make your transition to the university as easy as possible. We have created a great online resource for you called the Navigator, which includes all the information you will need between now and your first day at SNHU. The online Navigator will also let you know about some important deadlines that you will need to pay attention to. We urge you to take some time to review this information and feel free to share it with your family. You can be confident that our faculty, administration and staff will support you fully to help make your educational experience one that will have a lasting positive impact well beyond your college years. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call any member of our staff. We look forward to making you a valuable part of the SNHU community. Sincerely, Paul J. LeBlanc President of Southern New Hampshire University 2 1 Understanding SNHU Account Access Your username and password allow single sign-on access to register for Summer Orientation, as well as many other online services here at SNHU. These include your University e-mail account, our academic portal known as Blackboard, the online course registration services, and our bill payment system. All of these services, including the registration for Summer Orientation for you and your parents/ guardians, can be accessed through mySNHU by navigating to my.snhu.edu/orientation. Parents & Guardians We have designed a condensed version of the online Navigator for you to view from any computer so you can help your son/daughter chart their course before arriving in September. Just navigate to family.snhu.edu/family. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at orientation@snhu.edu, or call us at 603.629.4631. As a security precaution you should log into your mySNHU account and change your password. This will help protect your privacy and the use of your account. The password change form is on the “Orientation” section of mySNHU. Your e-mail address/SNHU username is: Your password is your birthday in the following format: MMDDYYYY For example, if your birthday is August 25, 1994, your password would be 08251994. If you have problems logging into your account, you can contact the SNHU Help Desk by calling 603.626.9000. Accessing Online Navigator Accessing the Navigator online is simple, just visit my.snhu.edu/orientation. Here you and your family will have 24/7 access to more details on the steps you need to take as well as a timeline and list of deadlines. Make sure to use both this booklet along with our website. And don’t hesitate to e-mail us at orientation@snhu.edu if you get stuck or have a quick question. 2 3 Step Two One Step Register for Summer Orientation Complete Your Mathematics & English Self-Placement Activities All first year students have the opportunity to select their Mathematics and English courses based on several activities that will guide them through the process. When you register for Summer Orientation, you will find information on how to complete the Mathematics and English self-placement activities. Please allow at least 45 minutes to complete these self-placement activities as part of the Summer Orientation registration process. Register for Summer Orientation at my.snhu.edu/orientation 4 All new University College Students are charged an Orientation Fee, which covers the cost of both the Summer Orientation and First Days programs. This is a comprehensive fee that is non-refundable. This covers the expenses associated with these programs for both students and family members. June Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 First Year Students Transfer Students Culinary Program First Year Students in the University Honors Program, 3-Year Honors Program and Degree in Three Program Visit my.snhu.edu/orientation to complete these activities as part of your Summer Orientation process. Three The Summer Orientation dates are June 17, 19 and 21 for First Year Students. First Year Students in the University Honors Program, 3-Year Honors Program, or Degree-in-three Program are scheduled to attend on June 25 only. Culinary Program (First Year and Transfers) are scheduled on June 27 only. Summer Orientation for Transfer Students except Culinary, including First Year Students transferring in with more than 15 credits are asked to attend the program on June 12. Please allow at least 45 minutes to complete the activities. If you are unable to attend Summer Orientation, please make sure to complete these activities before July 1. If you do not complete these activities by July 1, your schedule will be prepared for you by the Registrar, and you will be assigned to an English and Mathematics course. Step Understanding mySNHU mySNHU is a web interface that allows you to access information from Southern New Hampshire University’s administrative database. mySNHU is available to both Students and Faculty and provides a number of convenient online services. mySNHU is used to search, register for and manage your courses, change your address or phone number, check your grades and much more. In preparation for Summer Orientation and course registration for the fall semester, please visit my.snhu.edu/orientation to familiarize yourself with the self-service section of the site. 5 Complete Your Housing Form (if applicable) Step Five Four Step Complete Your Medical Records Three-quarters of SNHU undergraduate students live on our 300-acre campus, and it’s easy to see why. From our extensive housing options to our vibrant events calendar, residence life here is rich and full. Each area has a live-in professional staff member (Residence Director) who supervises the student Resident Assistant staff, coordinates hall programming for the development of community, acts as a liaison for offices that provide support services for the resident students and provides referral to students in need of personal assistance. Your Residence Agreement and Residence Preference forms are due two weeks after you send in your deposit. Visit my.snhu.edu/orientation to complete your forms or contact Residence Life at 603.645.9758 or housingquestions@snhu.edu. SNHU cares about you and wants to help keep you healthy and happy. All students must have a completed medical record form on file with SNHU Health Services. • Please visit my.snhu.edu/orientation to complete your health form before you arrive in September and your insurance waiver form before August 1 (if applicable). Our health service staff members include a full time Registered Nurse and a full time Licensed Practical Nurse. Health Services offers treatment of common acute problems (e.g., colds, flu, and burns), personal health counseling, education on preventative medicine, information on birth control, referral for sexually transmitted infections testing and assistance processing insurance claims. Health Services is a licensed facility and must follow guidelines established by the NH Department of Health and Human Services. At the discretion of the nurse, students will be referred out to the University Medical Director, or another medical facility off site for further evaluation and treatment. If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Center at 603.645.9679 or wellness@snhu.edu. 6 7 Complete Your Financial Aid Award Step Understanding How to Pay Your Bill One Stop is the place for all of your financial aid, billing and administrative student needs. One Stop partners with students and families to identify, educate, and award the best resources available so you can focus on experiencing a dynamic and exciting SNHU education. The online Navigator provides you with helpful information on paying your bill and/or enrolling in a payment arrangement with Tuition Management Systems (TMS), as well as, information on Financial Aid, tuition, fees, medical insurance, housing rates, and dining plans. Your financial aid award is determined on the basis of the information you or your parents provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A financial aid award consists of gift aid (such as scholarships and grants, which do not need to be repaid) and self-help aid (such as federal student loans and federal work study which must be borrowed or earned). You will also be able to find information about adding money to your Penmen Change Account (for laundry and on-campus vending machines) or your Penmen Cash Account (for eating off-campus through a variety of partnered venders along with select on-campus services). The Award Guide available in the online Navigator is a tool to assist you in understanding your financial aid award. Throughout this website, you will find information and instructions on: Please note that payment of the net balance due must be received by the due dates shown below. Payment is due in full by: Fall Due Date: August 1, 2013 Spring Due Date: January 1, 2014 • Accepting or declining your offered financial aid • Understanding your rights and responsibilities as a borrower You can visit the Department of Education’s Direct Loan website at studentloans.gov to finalize your Direct Stafford Loans. The following two steps must be completed by August 1st: • Sign the Direct Loan Master Promissory Note • Complete the online Entrance Loan Counseling If you have been offered a Perkins Loan, you will receive an email to your SNHU email address after August 1st with the steps needed to complete and electronically sign the Perkins Loan Master Promissory Note. Visit my.snhu.edu/orientation for more information or if you have any questions regarding the financial aid process or your financial aid award, please contact One Stop at 877.455.7648 or email onestop@snhu.edu. 8 Seven Six Step Visit my.snhu.edu/orientation for more information or contact One Stop at 877.455.7648 or email onestop@snhu.edu. August 2013 Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 2014 Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Deadlines 9 Register with NCAA Eligibility Center Step Nine Eight Step Connecting with Technology @ SNHU You may verify that you know this information by logging in to mySNHU at my.snhu.edu. If you are unable to access your SNHU email with your email address and password, then please contact the SNHU Technology Help Desk. Up-To-Date Anti-Virus Anti-Virus is important as it scans your computer to ensure that viruses are identified and quarantined/removed before they cause further damage. Please make sure you have the latest Virus Definitions file. Please feel free to contact us with any questions on how to do this. SNHU requires both Macs and PCs to have an anti-virus program installed and up-to-date. Students who reside on campus can be provided with free anti-virus software from Symantec by going to webapps.snhu.edu/Symantec. Do you enjoy sports? You can make that part of your SNHU experience as well. SNHU is an NCAA Division II institution, so if you want to play for an SNHU team, you must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. See your school counselor or visit my.snhu.edu/orientation for more information. If you have questions, please contact Chad Mason, SNHU Compliance Coordinator, at 603.645.9783 or c.mason@snhu.edu. 10 Up-To-Date Operating System In Microsoft Windows, the Windows/Microsoft Update web site (windowsupdate.microsoft.com) will scan your computer and offer the latest updates for download. In Mac OS X, the Software Update program from the Apple Menu will provide the latest updates to all of Mac OS X and Apple Software. The latest Updates to your Operating System are required to access the SNHU Network. Visit my.snhu.edu/orientation for more information or if you would like to speak with someone at the SNHU Help Desk, you can get in touch by stopping by the Help Desk in Exeter Hall or by calling us at 603.626.9000. You can now View My Help Desk Cases to review your active Help Desk Cases and open new Help Desk Cases through mySNHU. Login at my.snhu.edu and look for this link under the Technology section on the left-side Navigation menu. 11 Navigator Navigator Check Check List List Once online, you’ll see a timeline and some important steps for you to complete. Feel free to use this helpful check list. What To Do Before Summer Orientation Before Classes Begin (continued) o Register for Summer Orientation – Step 1 o Complete the Mathematics & English Self-Placement Activities – Step 2 o Explore mySNHU at my.snhu.edu/orientation – Step 3 o Complete and return your Housing forms (if applicable) – Step 4 o Complete and return your Medical Record form – Step 5 o Sign the SNHU Institutional Promissory Note by visitingsnhu.edu/9461.asp o Understand how to pay your first bill: understand your payment options and complete the necessary paperwork – Step 7 o Apply for NCAA eligibility (if applicable) – Step 8 o Purchase your Laptop (place your order by July 15) o Complete Alcohol Wise – Part I between August 15 - 30 o Update your anti-virus software before arriving at First Days – Step 9 o First Year Students: read your summer reading/common book o Purchase books for classes o Read through the Student Handbook and agree to abide by SNHU guidelines o Add money to Penmen Cash/Penmen Change accounts (optional) See page 15 for details o Activate your SNHUOne “refund” Card o Sign up to receive important information through SNHU Alerts (optional) Immediately After Summer Orientation o To activate your Federal Direct Stafford Loans complete Entrance Loan counseling and sign the Master Promissory Note at studentloans.gov by August 1st. – Step 6 o Register online for classes through my.snhu.edu (more information will be provided at Summer Orientation) Before Classes Begin o Insurance Waiver Form (by August 1) o Pay any remaining balance on your bill (by August 1) o If interested in working on-campus in a Federal Work-Study or University Paid position, you can begin to view and apply for positions on August 1st; see page 14 for details o Register for your parking permit, see page 20 for details o If you have been offered a Perkins Loan, sign the Perkins Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) after August 1st. (You will receive an email to your SNHU email account from One Stop with the instructions on how to complete and electronically sign the Perkins MPN) 12 After Arriving on Campus o Complete Alcohol Wise Part II o Attend First Days program to get you off to a great start o Attend Involvement Fair on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Additional Offices and Information The online Navigator also offers links to more details about our campus community and offices. Information on Academic Advising, the Campus Store, Dining Services, the Laptop Program and much more can be found at my.SNHU.edu/orientation under the offices drop down menu. 13 General NavigatorInformation Check List SNHU Student Employment & Work-Study The SNHU student employment program is developed to prepare students for “life after graduation” by providing part-time employment opportunities that give students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience (related to your course of study or not) and that encourage community service. Many Federal Work-Study positions are available on-campus as well as in the greater Manchester community. If you were offered federal work-study as part of your financial aid package, you can apply for a work-study position. Federal work-study positions are not guaranteed; you must apply and be hired for an open position. The university also has a limited number of university-paid positions. Any student regardless of financial need can apply for a university paid position. Job postings will begin to be available online through the SNHU Student Employment on August 1st. More information (including what work documents you need before you can begin to work) about student employment and work-study is available online at bit.ly/SNHUwork. (The bit.ly Web address is case sensitive.) 14 Penman Cash & Change Penmen Cash Penmen Cash is an account into which funds can be deposited and then accessed with the SNHU ID card when making purchases at any of our participating locations off campus. The ID card is swiped through a terminal (in the same manner that a credit card is used), and the amount of the purchase is deducted from the account balance. This account cannot be overdrawn because the card holder can spend only the amount that is in the account. Funds deposited on your Penmen Cash account will no longer be accepted at the laundry and vending machines. Penmen Cash can also be used at the dining and snack bar locations if the meal plan is fully expended for a given semester. Students will have access to see a list of current participating offcampus locations on mySNHU beginning in June. Funds are added to Penmen Cash by visiting penmencash.com or by calling 800.345.6126. Penmen Change Penmen Change is a separate account on your SNHU ID card that is used for laundry and vending transactions, as well as at the Hospitality Restaurant, Caffé E Dolce and the Bookstore (Barnes and Noble College). Funds can be deposited through one of the “cash-to-card” machines in front of the bookstore or in the dining center, the One Stop, or by transferring Penmen Cash funds at the Sodexo Office in the cafeteria. Type of Transactions Penmen Cash Penman Change Laundry in Residence Halls X Vending Machines Across Campus X Campus Bookstore X Off Campus Participating Businesses X Dining Facility After Depleted Meal Plan X X 15 Manchester Area Information Manchester is one of the largest and most dynamic cities in northern New England. With a population of just over 100,000, Manchester combines small-town charm with a lively cultural scene. Bus Service Go listen to music. We’re home to two orchestras, an opera company, and dozens of nightclubs. Go shopping. Stores here range from upscale boutiques to funky thrift stores—and there’s no sales tax. Go out to eat. Downtown Manchester boasts more than 70 restaurants. Go cheer for a local sports team. We’re home to the Manchester Monarchs hockey team and the Fisher Cats baseball team. Go fishing, go for a hike, or go skiing. Manchester has it all. Visit mtabus.org for an up-to-date bus schedule. See Route 5 – SNHU/River Road Check out some of the links below to find area dining, lodging, shopping and things to do: www.intownmanchester.com www.nh.com www.newhampshire.com www.visitnh.gov www.manchester-chamber.org Taxi Inc: 603.669.8765 Town and Country Taxi: 603.668.3440 Manchester Taxi: 603.623.2222 West Side Taxi: 603.668.2444 Executive Airport Service: 603.625.2999 Royal Airport Service: 800.494.0508 Queen City Taxi: 603.622.0008 What are you looking for? intown manchester.com nh.com newhampshire.com visitnh.gov X A place to stay X A place to eat X X X Shopping X X X X X X X X X X Outdoor Activities Indoor Activities 16 How to Get There We have a city bus that comes directly to our campus; pick up is in front of the Robert A. Freese Student Center. Taxi Services Whether you need a ride to the airport, or just want to head into Manchester to do some shopping or go out to eat, here are few options for taxi and airport services that will pick you up on campus. manchester chamber.org X X X 17 Involvement Fair Homecoming Weekend Homecoming Weekend at SNHU is October 18 – 20, 2013. This is a weekend for the families of our current students, alumni, faculty, staff and students to come together for a range of activities, golf tournament, music, sporting events, workshops, and more. September 11, 2013 Involvement Fair is held in the fall and spring at SNHU. This is a great opportunity to find a club or organization that interests you, or a place to volunteer. There will be more than 100 clubs and organizations, from SNHU and the local community to visit and learn about. Representatives will be there to answer any questions you may have about their group. Examples of the clubs and types of organizations that will be on hand include academic, community service, intramurals and athletic clubs, Fraternities & Sororities and media groups. Keeping Your Family Connected Family.snhu.edu/family is the accessible web portal for the families of SNHU students. Information and contact information for key departments, programs and services can be found here as well as the opportunity to register a family email address for inclusion in our e-communication throughout the year. 18 We hope you will put it on the calendar and plan to be part of this annual tradition. Details of the weekend will be posted on family.snhu.edu/family. SNHU Athletics snhupenmen.com is our official website for the SNHU Penmen Athletic program. Follow our teams throughout the year. Better yet, plan to come to the games and cheer on our teams to victory! 19 Parking Decals All SNHU students are required to purchase a parking decal if they plan to park on campus. These decals are ordered online at snhu.thepermitstore.com. In order to order a decal, you will need your SNHU student ID number. This will need to be entered at the time the decal is ordered so your student account can be charged accordingly. You will be billed by SNHU for this charge in the month following the online order. At the time of purchase, you will also be asked to add vehicle information and to enter the mailing address for delivery of the parking decal. You will need this information handy to register for the decal. Many Faces, New Perspectives, One University We believe diversity is integral to our university culture. Research has shown that a diverse population – in terms of background, talent and perspective – enhances the educational environment for all. The university’s diversity office, works with students, faculty and staff from across the university to create a welcoming and supportive campus environment. Follow us on Twitter to find out what’s happening in the Diversity office @SNHUDiversity All students can begin ordering decals for 2013-14 online on Monday, August 12, 2013. We are not yet sure if there will be a cap placed on the number of freshmen decals made available for 2013-14. President’s Commission for LGBTQ Advocacy The costs for 2013-14 decals will be as follows: Freshman Resident Day Returning Resident Day Commuter Day / COCE $204.95 $104.95 $54.95 Commuter Resources As a commuter student, we know that you have different needs than those of our resident students. You’ll be looking for the best parking spots each day, finding space to relax between classes, or deciding whether to eat at home or at school. We are here to assist with your transition to life at SNHU and provide you with a way to connect with other students and services on campus. The Office of Student Involvement will be working on a number of commuter programs this year, so please feel free to contact them to discuss ideas that will make commuter student life better at SNHU! 20 Office of Diversity Initiatives Voluntary Commuter Meal Plan This plan is offered for all commuter students and allows you to add dining dollars onto your SNHU ID card and use these dollars at any food service location that accepts dining dollars. Students sign-up at One Stop and the plan is voluntary for commuter students only. For more information go dinesnhu.com. The President’s Commission for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advocacy is dedicated to the promotion of a campus climate defined by equality, civility and respect. The commission will strive to ensure a safe, positive experience for its students, faculty, staff and alumni who identify as part of the LGBTQ community through advocacy, policy review, programming and education. For additional resources, visit the Office of Diversity Initiatives in the Student Center room 112. Here you’ll find a mulitcultural lounge space and an LGBTQ resource room. my.snhu.edu/CommunityLife/LGBTQAdvocacy DeColfmaker Veteran’s Lounge Located in Room 113 of the Robert A. Freese Student Center, The DeColfmacker Veterans Lounge was conceived to provide better service to SNHU student veterans. As a student veteran, this is your place to connect with other veteran students, or be connected to information and experts on the services, support, and benefits that you are entitled to. To learn more about the veteran’s lounge visit your mySNHU page, go to Offices, then choose DeColfmaker Veteran’s Lounge for more information and great resources for veterans. 21 Robert A. Freese Student Center The Robert A. Freese Student Center houses the Campus Store, Campus Café, Copies Plus, Concierge Desk, Interfaith Prayer Room, and Club Suite. Also located in this building are offices for the Dean of Students, Student Center Operations, Office of Student Involvement, Campus Ministry, Veteran’s Services, and Diversity Initiatives, Wellness Center, and LGBTQ support services. There is also meeting/ programming space which includes The Last Chapter Pub, the Corcoran Conference Room, and small conference rooms. There are student organization offices in the building, which include the Student Government Association, Coordinators of Activities & Programming Events (CAPE), Inter-Greek Council, Beloved Community, LGBTQ Office, and Radio SNHU. Many students pick up their mail and attend student events, and hangout in this central location on campus. 2013-2014 Calendar First Days...................... Sept. 1 to Sept. 3 Start of Classes............... Sept. 4 Columbus Day Observed..... Oct. 14 Homecoming Weekend....... Oct. 18-20 Veterans Day Observed...... Nov. 11 Thanksgiving Break........... Nov. 27 to Nov. 29 Last Day of Classes.......... Dec. 13 Final Exams................... Dec. 16 to Dec. 20 Winter Break................. Start of Spring Classes..... Spring Break................. Classes Resume............. Last Day of Classes......... Reading Day.................. Final Exams................... Commencement............. Dec. 21 to Jan. 13 Jan. 14 March 3 to March 7 March 10 April 25 April 26 April 28 to May 2 May; To be announced Social Media Scan this QR code to view the SNHU Events Calendar or visit: http://snhucalendar.snhu.edu/ SNHU has over 50 clubs and organizations, and 200+ events annually that you can get involved with once you arrive on campus. Check them out on mySNHU at the Office of Student Involvement under the “Offices” drop down. @SNHUOnCampus Relax and Eat in the Dining Center The Dining Hall has offerings ranging from great international dishes at the Euro to great burger options at the Mill City Grill. In addition La Trattoria offers flat bread pizzas, quesadillas, and Panini’s. Getting a wrap or sub is never a problem at the Ultimate Deli and Global Cuisine now features a Mongolian Grill to shake things up. The Salad Toss is there for those salad bar lovers and for those in a hurry you can swing by the Express Zone for an on-the-go meal or snack. The dining facility has so many great features. Whether it’s the food, banquet facilities, atmosphere, or a quick cup of coffee, we look forward to serving you and sharing in the excitement. 22 /SNHUOnCampus /groups/SNHUClassof2017 /groups/SNHU2017Parents @SNHU /SNHUOnCampus 23 Campus Map Buildings Legend 24 1. Athletic Complex 2. New Castle Hall 3. Greeley 4. Whittier 5. Winnipesaukee 6. Merrimack 7. Ossipee 8. Kearsarge 9. Spaulding 10. Winnisquam 11. Chocorua 12. Exeter Hall 13. Stark Hall 14. Student Center 15. Shapiro Library 16. Belknap 17. Robert Frost Hall 18. Campbell House 19. Morrissey House 20. Ford House 21. Dining Center 22. Academic Building 23. Hospitality Center 24. Washington Hall 25. Sunapee 26. Cranmore 27. Attitash 28. Hillsboro 29. Rockingham 30. Central Receiving 31. Operations Center 32. Webster Hall 33. Webster House 34. Madison House 35. Lincoln 36. Conway 37. Hampton 38. Windsor 39. Future Site of New Library/ Learning Commons (2014) 40. F uture Site of New Residence Hall (2013) Parking Directory Points of Interest WResident Student Only (West of N. River Road) CCommuter Students, Staff/Faculty, Visitor Only EResident Students Only (East of N. River Road) L Handicap & Loading F Resident Freshmen SDXSodexo Employee Only S/FStaff & faculty Only * No Parking Midnight to 6 a.m. a b c d e f g h i j k l Campus Store New Hampshire Writer’s Project Office of Undergraduate Admission One Stop/Financial Aid Post Office Public Safety Residence Life Wellness Center World Affairs Council Office of Transfer Admission Office of International Admission Conference and Event Services 25 Center for Student Involvement Robert A. Freese Student Center 2500 North River Road Manchester NH 03106-1045 Phone: 603.629.4631 | Fax: 603.629.4634 orientation@snhu.edu