Welcome to UC Clermont

New Student Information

Orientation Presentation

Other Resourceswww.ucclermont.edu/Students/

new_students.html

Orientation Order of Events

Info SessionAdvising Session

Registration of Classes

Gregory Sojka, Dean

Ann Appleton, Assistant DeanEnrollment & Student

Services

School Closures• During periods of inclement weather The

University’s offices and facilities may be closed for part or all of a workday.

• Please visit www.ucclermont.edu or watch your local news for up to date closure information.

• 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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Visit www.onestop.uc.edu to sign up to receive emergency texts.

You are a UC StudentYou 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 UCWireless Campus

Open Computer Lab / Snyder 164Discounted Software @ Bookstore

300+ Computers

One Stop Student Services

www.onestop.uc.eduThe one place to go to get everything

‘UC’.

www.onestop.uc.edu

CLICK HERE TO:view class offerings

register for classes

view my schedule

get my grades

get my degree audit

more …

view & pay my bill

create parent/payer password

direct deposit my refunds

sign up for payment plan

waive my health insurance

CLICK HERE TO:

Health Insurance Coverage• Any student who registers for six (6) credit hours

or more will automatically be provided with University Health coverage.

• 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.

• 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• *If you are covered by VAMC, please go to UC

Clermont’s Cashier’s Office to waive your University Health coverage.

apply for aid

check my aid

sign my loan note

get loan counseling

more …

CLICK HERE TO:

Financial Aid• What is it? Grants, Loans, Scholarships, other Financial

Awards used to pay for some/all of your college bill.• Are you eligible? YES! • How do you get Financial Aid? Fill out the FAFSA: Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (determines grants and loans).

• Where do I get a FAFSA? Fill out online: www.fafsa.ed.gov or on campus at a UC Clermont FAFSA workshop.

• What next? You’ll receive an award offer from UC’s Financial Aid Office via Uconnect (Student E-mail account).

• 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.• 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.

PaymentPayment for the quarter is due 10

days before the first day of the quarter.

Autumn Quarter classes start on September 21, 2011.

ResidencyReciprocity (in-state tuition) is not

automatic

• Go to www.uc.edu and search ‘reciprocity’.

• Fill out the required form or your bill will show higher ‘out-of-state’

charges.

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Academic and University Calendars

Dates & Deadlines for Registration, Withdrawal, Fees and Refunds

Withdrawal• Formally dropping a class• Can’t be done via phone, e-mail, or

word of mouth• Must be done online• Contact Registration with any

questionsIf 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

X Grade• 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

Financial Aid Walk-in HoursJune 13 thru September 3

Mondays: 9am -11am; 2pm – 5:30pmTuesdays: 9am – 11am; 2pm – 5:30pmWednesdays: 2pm – 4pmThursdays: 9am – 11am; 2pm – 4pmFridays: 9am – 1pm

DRAFT

BlackboardOne StopLibrariesStudent E-mailUCMailUC File Space

ClickonUCTools

Services on CampusAdvising Disability

ServicesCareer Services Learning

CenterCLEP Testing LibraryCollege Success Program Public

SafetyCOMPASS Counseling Veteran

Affairs

DRAFT

AdvisingSelect a MajorWhich classes?

Graduation process & paperworkTransfer pathways

SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator

• 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 ConversionGET 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/conversionQuestions? Call 513-732-5319

Career ServicesNot sure about your major?

Get help deciding at Career Services

Your source for jobs, internships, and career advice

Beth BamberJones105 * 513-732-5277

CLEP TestingCollege 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

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 skillsnote taking strategies study strategiestest 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

Barbara WallaceDirector of College Success Program513-732-5279Barbara.Wallace@uc.edu

Linsey KoeritzAchievement Coach513-732-5316Linsey.Koeritz@uc.edu

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 ServicesJennifer Radt

Disability Services

513-732-5327Student 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 Safety513-732-5295 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 POLICEAVAILABLE 24 / 7 / 365

WEST PARKING

LOT

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

Public Safety732-5295 or 732-5200

ParkingStudents park in ‘white’ stalls

Faculty/Staff park in ‘yellow’ stallsHandicapped parking is ‘blue’

Car Pool (Permit ONLY) is ‘green’

Veteran Affairswww.uc.edu/registrar/

veterans_educational_benefits.htm

Jeff BosworthDirector, Veteran Affairs

Jones Building, room 024Jeffrey.Bosworth@uc.edu

UC EastUC East is a satellite campus of

UC Clermont College. Some courses and programs are

offered at UC East.

UC East

Edith Peter Jones BuildingAthletics Office

BookstoreCougar Café

Student LoungeStudent Life Office

Advising Sessionfor

StudentsParents/Family Members/Friends attend

Support Session

MajorsCareer / 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 SessionFamily 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…• Students meet academic advisor

• Students given ‘checksheet’ - listing of classes needed to graduate

• Classes selected • Students register for classes online @

‘OneStop’

Students and family members will meet in the

student lounge balcony after Registration

Basic Information• Full-Time Tuition = $1,678 + books / quarter

(12-18 credit hours)

• That is $5,034/ year + books (doesn’t include summer)

• Aviation Program has additional fees• Same classes at Clifton = $10,419 / year +

books• Part-Time students pay $ 140/ credit hour

(most classes are 3 credit hours = $420 + books)

How to Pay for School• Have the cash

• Borrow the cash• Financial Aid

• Military / various plans • Payment Plan option available at

‘One Stop’

Encourage your student to...

• Attend classes• Ask questions

• Make contacts in each class & exchange phone numbers

• Talk to faculty• Use campus resources

• Do the work

What to do and don’t do…• Do see an Academic Advisor before each

quarter to set up classes (usually about 6 weeks into each quarter)

• Do check on Financial Aid early & often (513-556-1000 or ‘One Stop’)

• Don’t open ‘new’ books until after 1st class meeting

• Don’t throw away UC parking tickets• Don’t drop a class until meeting with Advisor

or Financial Aid

Did you know?• FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy

Act • Parents can pay on www.onestop.uc.edu• UC Transition Advisors visit UCC weekly • Bill will become available online tomorrow

*Email reminder will be sent

• 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?• Waiving Health Insurance – online @

‘OneStop’• Is charged at the beginning of the Autumn,

Winter & Spring quarters• Once waived, will be waived for the rest of

this academic year

Questions?