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Transfer Student Orientation
Transfer Orientation Program
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Check-In
Dreyfus University Center
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Orientation Program Begins
9:00 - 9:20 a.m.
Dean of Students
9:20 - 9:40 a.m.
Understanding Your UWSP Education
9:40 – 9:50 a.m.
Registration and Advising Overview
10:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Resource Fair
10:45 - 11:00 a.m.
Guided walk-over to Academic Departments
11:00 a.m.
Academic Department Meeting & Advising
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Course Registration
101 Student Services Center
Folder
Program Schedule/Advising Locations
Partial Payment Plan Credit Agreement
Timetable of Courses
Course Availability List
Course Registration Form
Accounts Receivable Tuition Estimates
Teacher Certification Form
The Plan for Success
Getting to know UW-Stevens Point...
MyPoint
Welcome to myPoint Stevie! (Click here if you are not Stevie Pointer)
Activating Your Student Account
Activate Your myPoint Account
3 Easy Steps
• Step 1
• ID#
• SSN
• Date of Birth
• Step 2 – Create Unique Password
• Step 3 – Click Activate My Account
PointCard
The PointCard is the official ID on campus!
Meal Plan
• Three residential meal plans:
• 150 Meals & $75 Dawg Dollars
• 200 Meals & $25 Dawg Dollars
• 250 Meals
• Optional off-campus student meal plans:
• 25 Meals, 50 Meals and 75 Meals
Dawg Dollars
Point Cash
• Dawg Dollars – part of your meal plan
Used for food items only on campus
• Point Cash – can be used on- or off-campus
• Vending machines
• Copy Machines
• University Store
• Off-campus Vendors
• Add cash online or
Cash to Card machines
Point Card Access
Cardio and Fitness Center
University Library
Textbook Rental
UWSP Sporting Events
Campus Entertainment
US Bank
• PointCard can be an ATM/Debit Card
• 3 full service ATM's on campus
University Store and Text Rental
Getting your books!
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On average, you pay about $90 per semester to rent approximately
$500 worth of textbooks.
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Print textbook list from myPoint
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Pick up your books the week before classes start.
Return books before the LAST day of finals for each term.
Paying Your Student Bill On-Line
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Go to: www.uwsp.edu/billpay
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Option A: Pay by e-check
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Only available online
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Electronic check payment is the same as a paper check payment
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Subject to a $20 service fee for nonsufficient funds, account closed, or
invalid account number
Option B: pay by credit card
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Only available online
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American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa accepted
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A 2.5% convenience fee will be charged to your card
Partial Payment Plan Credit Agreement
-- sign card in folder
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UWSP Offers a Partial Payment Plan
• Two equal installments during the semester
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First Statement : (1st week of school)
• No required payment due - finance charges assessed at 1 ¼ % per
month on unpaid balances
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Second Statement : (one month into the term)
• 50% of the balance due
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Third Statement : (two months into the term)
• 100% of remaining balance due
Stevie Pointer – 11223456
11223456
Stevie Pointer
2100 Main St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481
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Transfer Student Orientation
Health, Wellness and Responsibility
on the UW-Stevens Point Campus
Dean of Students
• Advise, refer, and/or serve as an advocate for students
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during personal challenges, crisis, and emergencies
Connecting students to campus and community resources
Serve as a resource for students, parents, faculty, staff and
guests to the institution regarding university policies and
student life on campus
Provide on-call response to student related emergencies
Uphold and enforce institutional policies
The Agenda
• Joining the Pointer Community
• Pointer Stick Together
• Our Community Guidelines
• Your Health and Wellness
• Counseling
• Student Health Services
• Defining Healthy Relationships
• Ask for help if you need it
• Help connect other students to resources
• Share students / behaviors of concern.
• Student in need of support, cheating or behavior
damaging to the community, safety and health concerns
• We have resources to support you!!
Every community has guidelines…
Standards of Conduct from UWS/UWSP Chapters 14, 17 and 18
• Academic Concerns
• Claim credit for the work or efforts of another without citation
• Uses unauthorized materials or fabricated data
• Forges or falsifies academic documents or records
• Behavioral / Community Concerns
• Alcohol, drugs, weapons, community disruptions, etc.
• Relationship Violence
• Sexual Assault or harassment,
• Dating or domestic violence, Stalking
• Incidents of Bias or Hate
Universal Prevention:
Alcohol and Violence Education
Why Universal Prevention?
• UWSP believes in education for all because good
decisions begin with accurate information.
• Educated members contribute to a stronger prevention
environment.
• Regardless of age, drinking experience, life experience,
knowledge, family history, military service, all incoming
students are expected to complete an online alcohol
and sexual violence education course.
Program Details
Courses:
Alcohol-Wise and
Consent & Respect
Delivery:
Web-based - 60 minutes for each class
Open period:
8 weeks; 24/7 availability; log on - start/stop as needed
Enrollment:
All students enrolled automatically at no charge
Notification:
Sent to UWSP email address
Deadline:
4 weeks after semester starts
100% participation expected:
Students who do not participate will be referred to a 3-hour, in-person
class for which they will be charged $75
Why Alcohol Education?
THE FACTS:
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College students drink more than their non-college peers.
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College students in WI drink more than students in other states.
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38% of UWSP students drank alcohol before coming to college
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Half of UWSP student drinkers binge drink
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Binge drinkers are more likely to experience social, academic,
physical, financial and legal consequences
2013 Student AODA Survey findings
Counseling Services
Delzell Hall, 3rd Floor
• The Counseling Center provides FREE and
confidential services to enrolled UWSP students. It is
staffed by licensed, experienced mental health
professionals.
• Services Provided: Individual and group therapy,
Consultation to concerned faculty, staff, parents and
students, Emergency mental health services,
Psychological assessment
• Common Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment
Concerns
Student Health Services
Delzell Hall, 1st Floor
• Student Health Service is a primary care clinic for all
currently enrolled UWSP students. Medical care is
provided by physicians, nurse practitioners, physician
assistants and licensed practical nurses.
Sexual Assault and
Interpersonal Violence
Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, Harassment
Sexual Assault/Interpersonal
Violence Statistics
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UW System - 2012: Two-hundred eighty-five (285) sexual assaults
reported, 153 of which were acquaintances.
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UW-Stevens Point - 2012: Nine (9) sexual assaults reported
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National statistics indicate that 1 in 5 young women experience
sexual assault during college. For between 80% and 90% - the
victim and assailant know each other. Half of the student victims do
not label the incident “Sexual Assault.” This is particularly true
when alcohol is involved and there is no weapon or signs of physical
injury.
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In a national survey of college women, 13% said that they had been
stalked. (In the U.S. 8% of women and 2% of men reported being
stalked at some point in their lifetimes.)
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Between 25% to 33% of LGBT relationships include dating or
domestic violence, a rate equal to non-LGBT relationships.
Defining Consent
Defining Consent
Bystander Intervention
Collaboration with Student Government Association, InterGreek Senate, UWSP ROTC for poster series
Bystander Intervention
Never the Victim’s Fault
Reporting
Working with Parents
• FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)
• Now that your student is in college, the ownership of access to
student academic records is transferred directly to your son or
daughter.
• According to FERPA, college students are considered responsible
adults and are allowed to determine who will receive information
about them.
• The best way to for you as a parent to receive academic information
is for your son/daughter to provide it to you. At UWSP, we believe
that this communication will foster long term growth in
relationships.
• Personal Challenges vs. Emergencies and
Crisis
Closing Notes
• Relationships are center of our work.
• Here to support your success.
• Ask questions – even if you don’t know what
to ask-
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Transfer Student Orientation
Understanding Your
UW-Stevens Point Education
• Expectations- Why are you here?
• Graduation Requirements
• General Education Program
• 4-Year Plans and Majors
• Understanding Credit Hours
• GPA Calculations
• Probation / Suspension
• Support Services
Graduation Requirements
By the Numbers:
• 120 credits; 2.0 GPA
• 40 upper-division credits; 30 credits “in residence”
General Education:
• broad-based education drawing from different areas
• well-rounded perspective; adaptable; responsible
Complete a Major:
• accounting, biology, forestry, health promotion, music
education, sociology, wildlife ecology, etc.
• additional GPA requirements, credits, and professional
experiences might be required
General Education Program
The UW-Stevens Point General
Education Program (GEP) provides
the framework of a liberal education,
equipping students with the knowledge
and skills to facilitate intellectual and
personal growth, pursue their advanced
studies and improve the world in
which they live.
General Education Program
GEP: Key Features
Learning Outcomes:
- Program-level learning outcomes (ELOs)
- Measurable learning outcomes in each category
Four progressive levels:
Developmental, scaffolded learning experiences
Requirements:
- First Year Seminar, Experiential Learning,
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Communication & Capstone in the Major
1 credit vs. 3 credits vs. 5 credits
Based on 16 Week Semester
1- credit class = 48 hours of effort
• 16 hours in-class (1 hour per week)
• 32 hours outside of class (2 hours per week)
3 - credit class = 144 hours of effort
• 48 hours in-class (3 hour per week)
• 96 hours outside of class (6 hours per week)
5 - credit class = 240 hours of effort
• 80 hours in-class (5 hour per week)
• 160 hours outside of class (10 hours per week)
Grade Point Average Calculations
Grade Point Average Calculations
Avoiding Probation
Causes of Probation:
Success Strategies:
• Not attending class
• Attend class… every time
• Failure to manage time
• Use a planner or calendar
• Studying + “multitasking”
• Find a good study location
• Poor note-taking
• Use note-taking strategies
• Struggling with tests
• Use test-taking strategies
• Too much time working or
• Prioritize studying
recreational/social
activities
Student Support Services
Academic Advisers/Student Academic Advising Center
Tutoring-Learning Center
• Reading in the Disciplines
• Individual and Group Tutoring,
• Writing Lab
Math Tutoring Lab
Disability and Assistive Technology Center
Career Services
Diversity and College Access Office
• Services for multicultural, non-traditional and veterans students
What to expect at UW-Stevens Point
Challenge: we are going to challenge you.
Support: we will support and guide you - prepare you for
success.
Get Involved: beyond academic requirements, you will
benefit from volunteering, joining organizations, serving in
student government, completing internships and field
experiences.
Have Fun: value the journey, enjoy the moment!
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Transfer Student Orientation
Office of the Registrar
A Few Reminders
Transfer courses in-progress
• Send a final transcript after grades are posted
Veterans
• If receiving benefits…
Veteran Services, 101 SSB (same location as registration)
Become familiar with online resources
• Transfer Information System (TIS)
• MyPoint (schedule, registration, books, academic services)
• UWSP Online Course Catalog and Timetable
Course Catalog
Online e-Services
Online Services
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Address Update
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Order a Transcripts
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Apply to Graduate
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Parking Services
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Degree Verifications
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Pay University Bills
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Emergency Contacts
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Point Card
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Enrollment Verifications
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Register for Courses​​
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GPA Calculator
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View Class Schedule
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Grade Reports
mobilePoint on Smartphone
Today’s Advising and Registration
Advising Session (11:00 a.m.)
• Meet with advisers to discuss course selection
Registration Session (1:00-2:30)
• Registration - 101 Student Services Building (SSB)
• $100 registration fee covered by your admissions deposit
• You can register for summer courses today ($100 deposit)
• You will leave with a course schedule
Advising Session
Course selection
• Identify 4-5 courses with at least 2-3 alternates
• Consider major, minor and general education options
• PR authorizations granted for certain courses
General Education requirements may be satisfied if
associate or baccalaureate degree already earned
If major has changed
• Go to the advising session of your current interest
• Inform new department office of your major change
Registration Session
Office of the Registrar (101 SSB): 1:00-2:30 p.m.
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You cannot register without adviser approval
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Meet in lobby of Student Services Building around 1:00 p.m.
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Registration times were assigned in 8 minute intervals
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Friends and family members, please wait in lobby
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If we’re running ahead of schedule…we will call earlier times
Canceling Your Registration
If you need to cancel your registration
• You MUST contact the university
• Office of the Registrar or Admissions Office
If no communication is made
• You are financially responsible for tuition costs
• Grades of F are assigned to all registered courses
• Repayment of any awarded financial aid begins
• Outstanding debt turned over to collection agency
Schedule Changes
What should I do?
Closed Courses & Schedule Changes
• Changes made in myPoint thru first 8 days of the term
• Check the Course Timetable for seat openings
• Ask academic departments about waiting list policies
• Approximately 2,700 schedule changes occur first 8 days
• 1,700 additional courses dropped 8th day thru 10th week
The more credits you earn, the earlier you register
Resource Fair
Meet with UWSP Departments
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Transfer Student Orientation
Dismissal Group 1
English
History (Broad-Field Social Science, International Studies)
Foreign Language (French, German, Spanish)
Elementary Education (Early Childhood, Exceptional/Special Ed)
Physical Education
Philosophy (Environmental Ethics, Religious Studies)
American Studies (Working in a Global Economy)
Political Science (Pre-Law)
Public Administration
Sociology and Social Work
Dismissal Group 2
Communicative Disorders
Dietetics, Health Promotion, Wellness
Family and Consumer Science
Interior Architecture
Accounting
Economics
Business Administration (Entrepreneurship,
Management, Marketing, Finance, Insurance and Real
Estate, International Business)
Dismissal Group 3
Art and Design
( Art History, Studio Art, 2/3 D, Graphic Design)
Theater and Dance
(Acting, Drama, Design & Technology, Musical Theatre)
Music
(Performance, Jazz, Music Education, Music Literature)
Dismissal Group 4
Arts Management
Communication
(Organizational, Media Studies, Public Relations)
Dismissal Group 5
Chemistry (Biochemistry, Pre-Pharmacy)
Physics (Pre-Engineering)
Mathematics
Computer Information Systems
Web & Digital Medial Development
Dismissal Group 6
Athletic Training
Clinical Laboratory Science
Health Science
(Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy)
RN to BS Nursing Completion Program (Pre-Nursing)
Psychology
Paper Science & Engineering (Pre-Chemical
Engineering)
Geography and Geoscience
Dismissal Group 7
Biology and Pre-Professional Programs
(Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-Dental, Pre-Chiropractic, PreMortuary, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, PrePhysician’s Assistant)
Natural Science
(Teaching High School Science - Life, Earth or Physical)
Fisheries and Water Resources
Forestry
Natural Resource Management
Soil and Waste Resources
Wildlife Ecology
Dismissal Group 8
Undeclared Majors
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Transfer Student Orientation