Welcome to UC
Clermont
New Student Information
Orientation Presentation
Other Resources
www.ucclermont.edu/Students/new_students.html
Orientation Order of Events
Info Session
Advising Session
Registration of Classes
Gregory Sojka, Dean
Ann Appleton, Assistant Dean
Enrollment & Student Services
School Closures
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During periods of inclement weather The University’s offices and
facilities may be closed for part or all of a workday.
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Please visit www.ucclermont.edu or watch your local news for up to
date closure information.
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If the University of Cincinnati is closed, UC Clermont College is
closed as well. However, there are some occasions when the
University is open but UC Clermont College is closed. Please be sure
to listen/look for both.
Emergency Text Message
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As part of a comprehensive effort to inform our community of any
emergencies that might arise on campus, the University of Cincinnati
offers an emergency text messaging service.
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UC Public Safety will use the system at their discretion if there is an
imminent threat to the safety and security of the campus community
or to announce a weather-related university closing.
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The university will test the system quarterly to determine if it is
working properly, but you will not receive non-emergency or
advertising messages. UC will not sell your information.
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Visit www.onestop.uc.edu to sign up to receive emergency texts.
You are a UC Student
You have the same rights & privileges of a
student at UC’s “uptown” campus.
Access includes Bearcats tickets and over
200 clubs.
UC Student ID Card
Will be available on the UC Clermont campus
at the office of Public Safety.
(Snyder building, room 170)
Technology at UC
Wireless Campus
Open Computer Lab / Snyder 164
Discounted Software @ Bookstore
300+ Computers
One Stop Student Services
www.onestop.uc.edu
The one place to go to get everything ‘UC’.
CLICK HERE TO:
view class offerings
register for classes
view my schedule
get my grades
get my degree audit
more …
CLICK HERE TO:
view & pay my bill
create parent/payer password
direct deposit my refunds
sign up for payment plan
waive my health insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
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Any student who registers for six (6) credit hours or more will
automatically be provided with University Health coverage.
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If you are already covered by health insurance that is equal
to or greater than University Health Insurance, go to
www.onestop.uc.edu by October 7, 2011 to waive UC’s Student
Health insurance.
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If you are not already covered by health insurance and
register for six (6) credit hours or more, you will be charged a fee
each quarter for UC’s Student Health insurance. For more
information, please visit
http://www.uc.edu/uhs/student_health_insurance. html
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*If you are covered by VAMC, please go to UC Clermont’s Cashier’s
Office to waive your University Health coverage.
CLICK HERE TO:
apply for aid
check my aid
sign my loan note
get loan counseling
more …
Financial Aid
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What is it? Grants, Loans, Scholarships, other Financial Awards used to pay
for some/all of your college bill.
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Are you eligible? YES!
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How do you get Financial Aid? Fill out the FAFSA: Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (determines grants and loans).
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Where do I get a FAFSA? Fill out online: www.fafsa.ed.gov or on campus at a
UC Clermont FAFSA workshop.
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What next? You’ll receive an award offer from UC’s Financial Aid Office via
Uconnect (Student E-mail account).
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Get the $$$ Go to www.onestop.uc.edu and click on ‘check my aid’ to
accept &/or decline your financial aid award = grants &/or loans.
Full-time/Part-time Status
• 12-18 hours is full-time.
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Tuition is the same for 12-18 hours.
• Less than 12 hours is part-time:
– Financial aid, scholarships, athletic eligibility, and
insurance may be affected.
• Taking 19 credit hours or more will result in a per hour
surcharge and must be approved by your academic advisor.
Payment
Payment for the quarter is due 10 days
before the first day of the quarter.
Autumn Quarter classes start
on September 21, 2011.
Residency
Reciprocity (in-state tuition) is not automatic
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Go to www.uc.edu and search ‘reciprocity’.
Fill out the required form or your bill will show
higher ‘out-of-state’ charges.
Academic and
University Calendars
Dates & Deadlines for
Registration, Withdrawal, Fees
and Refunds
CLICK HERE TO:
Withdrawal
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Formally dropping a class
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Can’t be done via phone, e-mail, or word of mouth
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Must be done online
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Contact Registration with any questions
If not formally dropped, you will receive a
‘UW’ (unofficial withdraw) = F.
‘UW’ can have a lasting effect on your financial aid.
X Grade
An “X” grade is a non-participation grade
• Participation is determined by each instructor and can
include attendance or coursework submission
• If you register for classes and never attend or fail to
participate
• You will receive an “X” grade
• “X” grades can be issued even if you withdraw from the
class
• If you receive financial aid and receive an “X” grade
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X Grade
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You will be billed to pay back the financial aid awarded to
you for each class with an “X” grade. This would include
returning any refund money you may have already
received.
You will be blocked from registering for future classes,
receiving an official UC transcript, or grade report
You will incur late fees until the outstanding balance is
paid in full
You will not get any financial aid from ANY institution of
higher learning in the United States until the bill is paid
in full
DRAFT
Financial Aid Walk-in Hours
June 13 thru September 3
Mondays: 9am -11am; 2pm – 5:30pm
Tuesdays: 9am – 11am; 2pm – 5:30pm
Wednesdays: 2pm – 4pm
Thursdays: 9am – 11am; 2pm – 4pm
Fridays: 9am – 1pm
Blackboard
One Stop
Libraries
Student E-mail
UCMail
UC File Space
DRAFT
Services on Campus
Advising
Disability Services
Career Services
Learning Center
CLEP Testing
Library
College Success Program
Public Safety
COMPASS Counseling
Veteran Affairs
Advising
Select a Major
Which classes?
Graduation process & paperwork
Transfer pathways
SmarterMeasure Learning
Readiness Indicator
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SmarterMeasure is a test (approx. 25 min) to
help students and their advisors evaluate the
student’s readiness for an online and/or
technology rich courses
A diagnostic tool that will help the student
assess their strengths and weaknesses
related to online and/or technology-rich
learning
Students are not prevented from registering
for online classes
Semester Conversion
GET READY!
UC is moving to semesters in Fall 2012
See your advisor, declare a major, and get
your IAP (Individual Advising Plan)
Complete any sequences of courses!
(Foreign Language, Sciences, English, Math, etc.)
www.uc.edu/conversion
Questions? Call 513-732-5319
Career Services
Not sure about your major?
Get help deciding at Career Services
Your source for jobs, internships,
and career advice
Beth Bamber
Jones105 * 513-732-5277
CLEP Testing
College Level Examination Program
CLEP is a series of exams that allows college students to earn college
credits for learning that has occurred outside of class, at a fraction of
tuition costs. For further information regarding the CLEP test itself,
please visit: http://www.collegeboard.com/CLEP
For information about UC Clermont’s CLEP policies and procedures,
please visit: http://www/ucclermont.edu/PlacementTest/clep.html
Be sure to check with your Academic Advisor for questions on how
CLEP testing might help you!!!
The College Success Program Builds a Bridge to College Success
Barbara Wallace
Director of College
Success Program
513-732-5279
Barbara.Wallace@uc.e
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Linsey Koeritz
Achievement Coach
513-732-5316
Linsey.Koeritz@uc.edu
The College Success Program provides academic advising
through a faculty advisor with extra support from an
Achievement Coach.
Your Achievement Coach:
-Provides strong academic support and personal
encouragement
-Works with students to build:
time management skills
note taking strategies
study strategies
test taking skills
-Refers you to additional resources for academic and personal
needs both on and off campus
-Works with professors, faculty advisors, and staff to eliminate
educational barriers
COMPASS Counseling Services
Helping Students Navigate Life’s Challenges
Monday & Tuesday
8:30am — 4:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday
9am — 5:00pm
First Wednesday of each month
8:30-11:30am & 3:30-8:30pm
Enrollment & Student Services, Room 201
(513) 732-5263
Disability Services
Jennifer Radt
Disability Services
513-732-5327
Student Services 101
The Learning Center
• Free Tutoring
• Supplemental Instruction
• Other Academic Support
McDonough Hall, Room 100
Library
•Assistance with research
•Quiet study spaces
•Textbooks
•Welcoming environment
Public Safety
513-732-5295 or 513-732-5200
• Keys locked in car
• Need a jump start
• Desire an escort to car
Contact via Phone, Help Phones
or at the Information Desk
DIRECT DIAL TO
UC POLICE
AVAILABLE
24 / 7 / 365
WEST
PARKING
LOT
Public Safety
732-5295 or 732-5200
Safety Tips:
• Never leave belongings unattended
• Report any unusual behavior
• Give a copy of your schedule to parent(s)/family/friends
in case of an emergency
• Stay informed; stay alert; stay safe
Parking
Students park in ‘white’ stalls
Faculty/Staff park in ‘yellow’ stalls
Handicapped parking is ‘blue’
Car Pool (Permit ONLY) is ‘green’
Veteran Affairs
www.uc.edu/registrar/veterans_educational_benefits.htm
Jeff Bosworth
Director, Veteran Affairs
Jones Building, room 024
Jeffrey.Bosworth@uc.edu
UC East
UC East is a satellite campus of UC Clermont
College. Some courses and programs are
offered at UC East.
UC East
Edith Peter Jones Building
Athletics Office
Bookstore
Cougar Café
Student Lounge
Student Life Office
Advising Session
for
Students
Parents/Family Members/Friends attend
Support Session
Majors
Career / Technical Associate Degrees
Transition / Transfer Oriented Associate Degrees
Undecided / Undeclared Majors
Non-Degree Transfer Options
Allied Health Majors: please schedule appointment through
Allied Health area
Advising Session
Family and friends stay in the Auditorium
for special information session
Students will meet your academic advisor & then
schedule your classes
Students and family members will meet
in the student lounge balcony after Registration
Family Support
Session
What’s happening now…
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Students meet academic advisor
Students given ‘checksheet’ - listing of classes
needed to graduate
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Classes selected
Students register for classes online @ ‘OneStop’
Students and family members will meet
in the student lounge balcony after Registration
Basic Information
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Full-Time Tuition = $1,678 + books / quarter
(12-18 credit hours)
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That is $5,034/ year + books (doesn’t include summer)
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Aviation Program has additional fees
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Same classes at Clifton = $10,419 / year + books
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Part-Time students pay $ 140/ credit hour
(most classes are 3 credit hours = $420 + books)
How to Pay for School
Have the cash
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Borrow the cash
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Financial Aid
Military / various plans
Payment Plan option available at ‘One Stop’
Encourage your student to...
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Attend classes
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Ask questions
Make contacts in each class & exchange phone
numbers
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Talk to faculty
Use campus resources
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Do the work
What to do and don’t do…
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Do see an Academic Advisor before each quarter
to set up classes (usually about 6 weeks into each quarter)
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Do check on Financial Aid early & often
(513-556-1000 or ‘One Stop’)
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Don’t open ‘new’ books until after 1st class meeting
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Don’t throw away UC parking tickets
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Don’t drop a class until meeting with Advisor or Financial
Aid
Did you know?
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FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
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Parents can pay on www.onestop.uc.edu
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UC Transition Advisors visit UCC weekly
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Bill will become available online tomorrow
*Email reminder will be sent
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Pay online, at Cashier’s Window (10 – 3), or via Mail
Reminder
 Conversion to a semester calendar Autumn 2012
 Goal: common academic calendar statewide
 UC’s pledge during this transition:
 No loss of academic progress (encourage student to see
advisor)
 No delay to degree completion (encourage student to see
advisor)
 No increased costs for degree completion
(encourage student to see advisor)
Did you know?
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Waiving Health Insurance – online @ ‘OneStop’
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Is charged at the beginning of the Autumn, Winter & Spring
quarters
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Once waived, will be waived for the rest of this academic
year
Questions?