USD New Torero Family Calendar 2013-14

2013 - 14 New Torero Family Calendar

The Office of Parent Relations Welcomes You!Meet our team! Were here to help! As a Torero parent and new member of the USD community, it is our goal that you are aware of the services our office provides.

PArenT relATionS WebSiTe: log on to www.sandiego.edu/parents to learn about our offices services and opportunities for involvement, and get to know the services available to your student.

PArenT HAnDbook: in addition to browsing USDs website, which can seem vast, the handbook serves as a one-stop collection of all the services USD provides to families and students.

PArenT MonTHly e-neWSleTTer: each month, the newsletter will arrive in your email inbox addressing current USD news and events.

on-CAMPUS evenTS: Get involved with on-campus events such as ol! Weekend for families, Homecoming and Family Weekend, and Grandparents Weekend.

reGionAl evenTS: We sponsor events in or near your hometown. Summer Send-Off receptions and Sips for Scholarships are signature events involving the participation of USD families.

PArenT AMbASSADor ProGrAM: become a USD Parent Ambassador to volunteer your time with on-campus and regional events.

USD PArenTS FACebook FAn PAGe: Stay connected and become a fan of the USD Parents Facebook page at www.facebook.com/USDParents

STAy in ToUCH WiTH WHATS GoinG on AT USD

From left to right: karina viaud 02, Assistant Director; Renda Quinn 86, Director; Regina Griffing 12, Executive Assistant

www.facebook.com/USDParents

www.sandiego.edu/parents

Stay up to date with our e-newsletter!

Pacific Terrace Hotel, Sheraton La Jolla, The Dana on Mission Bay, The Days Hotel Hotel Circle SeaWorld, Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside, Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel and Marina, Humphreys Half Moon Inn and Suites

Bartell HotelsUniversity of San Diego formed a partnership with Bartell Hotels. Richard Bartell, a School of Law alumnus, opened the doors of his seven premier hotels to the USD community. The USD-Bartell Hotels partnership means you receive a special rate when you book your stay at one of the conveniently located Bartell Hotels in San Diego. A portion of the room cost comes back to USD to support student scholarships, promote university events and marketing efforts, and create community awareness about the partnership.

Visiting San Diego

Were opening our doors to you and contributing to USD every time you visit.

Richard Bartell 75 School of Law

To take advantage of these special rates and USD family amenities, visit http://www.usdpartnership.com/ or call (800) 345-9995 to book your stay at any of the Bartell Hotels.

Want to meet other families and students this summer?

Sign up today to attend a Summer Send-off reception in a city near you. www.sandiego.edu/parents

Like us on Facebook

Check out our Facebook page regularly to maximize your connection to USD. www.facebook.com/USDParents

Wondering how you and your student can stay informed about everything happening at USD?

Log on to the MySanDiego student portal. Students can give parents access to the parent portal so families can stay connected too! http://my.sandiego.edu

JULY

www.sandiego.edu/parents (619) 260-4808 www.usdtoreros.com

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Want to meet other families and students this summer?

Sign up today to attend a Summer Send-off reception in a city near you. www.sandiego.edu/parents

Like us on Facebook


INDEPENDENCE DAY (offICEs ClosED)

RAMADAN BEGINs

2013

USD Wine Classic

Alcohol Education Part 1 begins

First day to cancel housing in writing without incurring

additional fees

Sign up for a Summer Send-off near you!www.sandiego.edu/parents

Healthy choices begin now!

All freshman students are required to complete a two-part alcohol education survey called, MyStudentBody. Part 1 begins July 24 and must be completed by Aug. 18.

Reading assignment!

We encourage you to read the Parent and Student Guide to College Success and the Choices That Matter brochures, to see how you can support your student. Talk with him or her about ways to create healthy relationships and make healthy choices.

Does your student need disability accommodations?

Find out more about the services USD offers to students with disabilities.www.sandiego.edu/disability



Reading assignment! Does your student need disability accommodations?






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Attend OL! Weekend (Orientation Launch Events)

Whether your student is a freshman or a transfer student, living on campus or commuting from home, ol! Weekend will provide families and students an amazing USD orientation experience.

www.sandiego.edu/orientation

OL! Weekend Begins!

Register for Homecoming and Family Weekend

sandiego.edu/hfw

Final registration/ fee payment

without penalty

Late registration fee begins

RAMADAN ENDs

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Transitioning to USD!

your student may undergo an emotional roller coaster as he or she transitions into college life. The W Curve helps put into perspective a students transition into this new environment. Learn more at www.sandiego.edu/parents

So much to do, where to start?

The campus calendar is full of activities and opportunities to meet students. Weekends @ USD is a great guide to on-campus events and activities. www.sandiego.edu/weekends.

Is your student homesick?

encourage your student to get involved on campus, and talk with his or her resident assistant, preceptorial assistant or resident minister.

sEPtEMBER


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Transitioning to USD!

your student may undergo an emotional roller coaster as he or she transitions into college life. The W Curve helps put into perspective a students transition into this new environment. Learn more at www.sandiego.edu/parents

Is your student homesick?

encourage your student to get involved on campus, and talk with his or her resident assistant, preceptorial assistant or resident minister.

OL! Weekend

Weekly Sunday night Mass

First day to use meal plan

Career Services Internship Fair

OL! Weekend OL! Weekend Classes begin Look for the Parent e-Newsletter!

Last day to enroll in classes and drop a class

without a W

Mass of the Holy Spirit

Student Success Workshops begin

Students receive email invite to

complete Mapworks adjustment survey

Dinner for out-of- state students

Student volunteer opportunities

The Center for Community Service-learning offers many volunteer opportunities and ways for students to get involved in the community. www.sandiego.edu/csl

Go Toreros!

Fall sports begin this month! Check out the schedules for football, volleyball and soccer. www.USDtoreros.com

lABoR DAY (offices closed;

no classes)

RosH HAsHANAH BEGINs

RosH HAsHANAH ENDs

YoM KIPPUR

YoM KIPPUR

2013

Making healthy choices

All freshmen students are required to complete Part 2 of the alcohol education survey called, MyStudentBody. Part 2 is available 60 days after the student completes Part 1 and is due Oct. 21.

Academic expectations are high!

if your student is struggling academically, visiting faculty during office hours or forming study groups are good ways to provide support and promote an easier academic transition. www.sandiego.edu/usdcss

Show how much you care!

A variety of care packages are available through USDs Torero Store. www.usdtorerostores.com

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Making healthy choices

All freshmen students are required to complete Part 2 of the alcohol education survey called, MyStudentBody. Part 2 is available 60 days after the student completes Part 1 and is due Oct. 21.

Show how much you care!

A variety of care packages are available through USDs Torero Store. www.usdtorerostores.com

Get involved!

This is probably the best advice you can give your student. www.sandiego.edu/slic

Homecoming and Family Weekend

Fall Holiday (no classes)

Alcohol Education Part 2 deadline

Meet the Firms Accounting Career

Fair

HAlloWEEN

ColUMBUs DAY



2013

Staying on campus for Thanksgiving?

Students must confer with their resident assistants about plans to stay on campus during the Thanksgiving break.

Mid-terms already?

Students can receive tutoring, coaching or extra help by stopping by the Center for Student Success, visiting professors, gathering classmates for study groups, eating well and getting rest to prepare for mid-term exams. www.sandiego.edu/usdcss

Time to register for spring courses!

Students will meet with their preceptors or advisors to prepare for class registration for the spring semester.

NOVEMBER


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Staying on campus for Thanksgiving?

Students must confer with their resident assistants about plans to stay on campus during the Thanksgiving break.

Mid-terms already?

Students can receive tutoring, coaching or extra help by stopping by the Center for Student Success, visiting professors, gathering classmates for study groups, eating well and getting rest to prepare for mid-term exams. www.sandiego.edu/usdcss

Time to register for spring courses!

Students will meet with their preceptors or advisors to prepare for class registration for the spring semester.

Going home for the holidays Want to buy that plane ticket home for the holidays? not so fast! Students must follow the December final exams schedule prior to making plans to travel home.

www.sandiego.edu/academiccalendar

Class reservation begins for spring

semester

Deadline to select grade or pass/fail option

Career Services: Engineering Career Fair

vEtERANs DAY Last day to withdraw from

classes with a W

University Ministry Search Retreat



Thanksgiving holiday

(no classes)


(no classes; offices closed)



HANUKKAH BEGINs tHANKsGIvING DAY

2013

Time for parents and families to get involved!

With one semester of USD experience under your belt, its time to join the Parent Ambassador Program. www.sandiego.edu/parents

Time for finals!

Students are preparing for final exams anxiety and stress are high. The Center for Health and Wellness Promotion is a great place to learn strategies to stay stress-free. www.sandiego.edu/chwp

Care packages wanted!

Send your student a good luck with final exams care package! www.usdtorerostores.com

DECEMBER


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Time for parents and families to get involved!

With one semester of USD experience under your belt, its time to join the Parent Ambassador Program. www.sandiego.edu/parents

Care packages wanted!

Send your student a good luck with final exams care package! www.usdtorerostores.com

2013

Last day of classesFinal Feeding Frenzy

Study Days

HANUKKAH ENDs

CHRIstMAs EvE

NEW YEARs EvE

CHRIstMAs DAY KWANZAA BEGINs

Study Days Residents must move out by noon or 24 hours after

last exam

~ Final examinations ~

~ Offices Closed for the Holidays ~

~ Offices Closed ~

Candlelight Mass Founders Chapel

Last day to use meal plan

How did your student fare this past semester? learn about the First year experience at www.sandiego.edu/fye and find ways to support transfer students at www.sandiego.edu/usdcss.programs/transfer

Its Greek Life season!

Sorority recruitment begins this month and recruitment for fraternities begins next month. www.sandiego.edu/greeklife

Sorority: Jan. 21-26 Fraternity: Feb. 11-18

Grandparents Weekend

look online for details about next months event!


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How did your student fare this past semester? learn about the First year experience at www.sandiego.edu/fye and find ways to support transfer students at www.sandiego.edu/usdcss.programs/transfer

Grandparents Weekend

look online for details about next months event!


2014

Look for the Parent

e-Newsletter!

NEW YEARs DAY(offices closed)

KWANZAA ENDs


Classes begin All Faith ServiceFirst day to use meal plans

Final registration/ fee payment

without penalty

Late registration fee begins

Spring Parent and Family Orientation

Residents move-in for spring semester

beginning at 10 a.m.

New Student Orientation



MARtIN lUtHER KING, JR. HolIDAY

CHINEsE NEW YEAR

Start the semester strong!

Meeting with faculty, sharpening study skills, reading course syllabi and managing time well enables your student to plan for a stronger spring semester.

Living on campus next year?

Sign ups to live on campus during the 2014-15 academic year start now and continue until March. www.sandiego.edu/residentiallife

Applying for financial aid

its never too early to apply for financial aid for the 2014-15 academic year! www.sandiego.edu/financialaid

FEBRUaRY


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Start the semester strong!

Meeting with faculty, sharpening study skills, reading course syllabi and managing time well enables your student to plan for a stronger spring semester.

Applying for financial aid

its never too early to apply for financial aid for the 2014-15 academic year! www.sandiego.edu/financialaid

2014

So much more to do this semester! A FeW oPPorTUniTieS yoUr STUDenT CAn exPlore:

learn about what it takes to study abroad www.sandiego.edu/international/study_abroad

Apply for student leadership positions www.sandiego.edu/associatedstudents

Spend Spring break with outdoor Adventures www.sandiego.edu/oa

learn about the United Front Multicultural Center www.sandiego.edu/unitedfront

Financial aid applications for

summer sessions 2014 available

Last day to enroll in classes and drop a class

without a W

Alumni and Class Legacy Scholarships

application due

Mens Leadership Retreat



vAlENtINEs DAY

(Classes in session)

PREsIDENts DAY

Be safe during Spring Break!

The Department of Public Safety is always available to assist with emergency and non-emergency situations. For information, call (619) 260-7777. www.sandiego.edu/safety

Plan your summer now!

explore summer jobs, consider taking a class during summer intersession and learn more about living on campus next year. www.sandiego.edu/careers www.sandiego.edu/special_sessions www.sandiego.edu/residentiallife

March Madness!

Catch a Torero basketball game! www.usdtoreros.com

MaRCH


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Be safe during Spring Break!

The Department of Public Safety is always available to assist with emergency and non-emergency situations. For information, call (619) 260-7777. www.sandiego.edu/safety

March Madness!

Catch a Torero basketball game! www.usdtoreros.com

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2014

Priority deadline for

USD financial aid/FAFSA

applications for 2014-15

Online class reservation for

Summer Sessions 2014 begins

Career Services: Majors Fair

Career Services: Career Expo

Online class reservation for

summer sessions 2014 ends

ASH WEDNESDAY

PURIM

PURIM ST. PATRICKS DAY

CESAR CHAVEZ DAY

Priority deadline for summer sessions

2014 financial aid applications

Select grade or pass/fail option

~ Spring break, no classes ~

University Diversity Week

Residents may return to their

rooms starting at 10 a.m.





Residents must move out by noon unless approved and paying for Spring Break

housing

Be Blue, Go Green!

Celebrate earth Day! www.sandiego.edu/gogreen

Spring is in the air! Its time for students to enjoy outdoor activities!

outdoor Adventures www.sandiego.edu/oa

Campus recreation www.sandiego.edu/campusrecreation

Torero baseball and Softball www.USDtoreros.com

City of San Diego http://365sandiego.com

Be Blue, Go Green!

Celebrate earth Day! www.sandiego.edu/gogreen

aPRIL


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Like us on Facebook


Walk-in registration begins for summer

sessions 2014

Last day to withdraw from

classes with a WFinal fee payment

deadline for summer sessions

Class reservation begins for Fall 2014

EAstER HolIDAY(no classes)

GooD fRIDAY (no classes;

offices closed)

EAstER EARtH DAYEAstER HolIDAY(no classes)



University Ministry Search

Retreat

Thinking about the next academic year?

Check out key dates and details on the academic calendar. www.sandiego.edu/academiccalendar

Too many things going on at the same time?

Students can better manage multiple demands by meeting with their advisors, talking with their resident assistants, and exploring healthy choices from the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion. www.sandiego.edu/wellness

Plans to study abroad?

visit the international Study Abroad website.www.sandiego.edu/international

Celebrate your students successes!

Congratulate your student for a job well done for making it through the first year at USD.

Does your student need a summer job?

Career Services can help your student with a job search. www.sandiego.edu/careers

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Thinking about the next academic year?

Check out key dates and details on the academic calendar. www.sandiego.edu/academiccalendar

Too many things going on at the same time?

Students can better manage multiple demands by meeting with their advisors, talking with their resident assistants, and exploring healthy choices from the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion. www.sandiego.edu/wellness

Plans to study abroad?

visit the international Study Abroad website.www.sandiego.edu/international

2014

Last day of classes Study Days Study Days

Last day to use meal plans

Commencement Ceremonies

Commencement Ceremonies

Candlelight Mass at Founders

Chapel

Residents must move out by noon or 24 hours after

last exam

CINCo DE MAYo

MEMoRIAl DAY (offices closed)

MotHERs DAY

~ Final examinations ~

Final examinations

Finals Feeding Frenzy

your student is home for the summer months. Listen as your student reflects on the past year, noting accomplishments and challenges as well as balancing both old and new friendships. Encourage your student to take advantage of

opportunities next year. Students who remain connected to programs, resources and groups designed to enhance learning, will be off to a great second year at USD. This is also an ideal time for parents and families to consider getting

involved with the campus by joining the Parent Ambassador Program, where you can volunteer with various on- and off-campus events even from the comfort of your home. Visit the Office of Parent Relations at www.sandiego.edu/parents.

Enjoy the summer and your students homecoming:

JUNE


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Save the Date! USD Wine Classic

July 13, 2014. Supporting student

scholarshipswww.usdwineclassic.com

First day of summer session

fAtHERs DAY

flAG DAY

www.facebook.com/USDParents


USD New Torero Family Calendar 2013-14

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