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Fall 2012 New Student Orientation Handbook

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New Student Orientation is the first step in beginning your career at Virginia Commonwealth University. Orientation is your formal introduction to all that VCU has to offer. You will receive an email confirming the orientation date you have reserved for you and your guests. It is important that you attend orientation on the date specified in the email to ensure individualized attention for advising and course registration. While attending orientation, we encourage you to ask questions as you actively participate in discussions, become acquainted with faculty, staff and other new students and learn what will be expected of you as a member of the VCU academic community. During orientation, you will meet with an academic advisor and register for your fall semester classes. While you are meeting with other new students and attending sessions specific to your academic and social transition to VCU, your parents and family members will participate in separate sessions that are designed to address their unique needs. Sessions for parents and family members include information on resources and services, parent and family involvement in the VCU experience, academic opportunities and expectations and changing relationships. Check out our web site at www.vcu.edu/uc for answers to frequently asked questions, but please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions. We look forward to meeting you this summer!

Are You Ready?New Student OrientationEmail: nso@vcu.eduPhone: (804) 828-3700

Congratulations!

Check-In & Arrival............................Change of Orientation Date............Advising & Registration..................Why do I have to take this course?Change of Major...............................Did you know VCU has....................Placement Tests...............................Housing & Dining..............................On-Campus Student Parking..........First-Year Student Checklist...........What to Bring to Orientation..........Transfer Student Checklist.............Parents and Guests.........................What should I expect at Orientation?High School to College....................Summer Reading Program.............Welcome Week................................Emergency Communications.........Disability Support Services............Directions to VCU.............................Parking at Orientation.....................Overnight Accommodations...........Campus Map.....................................

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Check-In & Arrival Information

First-Year Students:Check-in on Day One of your orientation program starts at 12:30 p.m. at Brandt Residence Hall. Orientation begins the afternoon of Day One and concludes at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Day Two of your visit to campus. The first day includes a variety of exciting and informative activities and sessions for you to become acclimated with campus and learn about some of the transitions you may experience both in and out of the classroom. These sessions include a formal introduction to VCU’s academic and community expectations, information on campus resources and services, specific content based on your major, small group activities with an upper-class Orientation Assistant and opportunities to meet other new students. Dinner, late-night snacks, and breakfast will be provided to students.

The Day Two program begins at 8:00 a.m. following breakfast in Shafer Court Dining Center. Additional information sessions, academic overviews, advising, a trip to the VCU Card Office, campus tours and time to visit campus offices as necessary will also occur.

Transfer Students:Check-in starts at 8:00 a.m. at the University Student Commons on the date you have reserved. Transfer orientation includes a formal introduction to VCU’s academic and community expectations, information on how to complete necessary university business, and advising, which includes a review of your transfer credits, course registration and a variety of sessions to learn about VCU resources and services. Grab and go breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided for students.

Change of Orientation Date It is essential that you attend the Orientation session for which you are registered. If you must change your orientation date, visit go.vcu.edu/orientation and select a new date. Orientation dates fill up quickly, so you are strongly encouraged to keep your original date if possible. The orientation fee paid upon reservation is non-refundable.

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Advising, Registration & eServices/e-mail

The advising and course registration process will be explained in detail during your orientation session. All students will have time to meet with an academic advisor who will evaluate any placement test scores and/or transcripts and recommend appropriate courses for the fall semester. Orientation Assistants are available to assist with course scheduling, which will take place through eServices, an online course registration system. You will leave orientation with your fall schedule in hand!

eServices Account Activation REQUIRED: An active eServices account and strong password are necessary to register for your class schedule during orientation. You must set up and activate your eServices account prior to attending orientation or your course registration process will be delayed. You will need your student ID that was included in your acceptance letter (include the “V” at the beginning) and your date of birth, along with access to a computer with an Internet connection. If you do not have Internet access at home, access is available at most schools and public libraries. Go to go.vcu.edu/eidfinder. When you activate your eID, you will also be asked to create a password. This must be a strong password. Follow instructions regarding criteria for an appropriate password. Now that you have your eID, you have your e-mail address. Simply add @vcu.edu to your eID and use the same password for e-mail access. There are several ways to access your VCU e-mail. The simplest method is to log on to the myVCU Portal (using your eID and password) at my.vcu.edu. Then click “VCU Gmail (myVCUmail)” under the heading “Resources”. Students are expected to check their official VCU e-mail on a frequent and consistent basis in order to remain informed of university-related communications. Additional orientation updates and critical information prior to your scheduled orientation session will be communicated to you via VCU e-mail. The university recommends checking e-mail daily.

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Why do I have to take this course?

VCU students are required to take a variety of courses that may or may not be part of a student’s major. The VCU Core Curriculum creates a University-wide shared experience for all undergraduates that focuses on the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to enable and ensure lifelong learning. As a VCU student, you will receive a liberal arts education that enhances and supports your major. This will help develop your skills, knowledge, and attitudes in the following seven competencies: Writing Proficiency, Critical Thinking, Information Fluency, Oral Communication, Collaborative Learning, Ethical and Civic Responsibilities and Quantitative Literacy. Visit www.vcu.edu/uc/core for more information about the VCU Core Curriculum. Change of Major

If you wish to change your major, notify the Office of Undergraduate Admissions via e-mail at ugrad@vcu.edu. If you have already registered for an orientation session, you must go to the website go.vcu.edu/orientation to select a proper orientation session for your new major. You may select your new session only after your change of major has been processed by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Transfer students: If you decide to change your major, you will need to do so at your orientation session. During orientation, please inform the advisor of your intended major change. Did you know VCU has...

A pre-law program Pre-law advisors assist prospective law students with questions about curriculum, the application procedure and the law school admission test (LSAT). If you plan to pursue a career in law visit www.vcu.edu/uc/prelaw for more information. A Secondary Education program Students interested in teaching in secondary education settings should visit www.soe.vcu.edu/student/ssc/i_want_to to learn more about the VCU Extended Teacher Preparation Program. An Honors College Are you interested in becoming an honors student? It is not too late. Admissions opportunities are still available following your first college year. Visit www.honors.vcu.edu to learn more about the VCU Honor’s program.

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Placement Tests

Write down the math, chemistry and foreign language courses that you completed in high school and/or a previous college along with the grades you earned, and bring them with you to orientation. Carefully read the placement test requirements below. Your academic advisor will discuss your placement during your advising session at orientation.

Mathematics Placement Test All majors have a math requirement. All students are REQUIRED to take the online math placement test prior to attending orientation in order to meet with an academic advisor to register for classes. To complete the online Math Placement Test, visit go.vcu.edu/mathplacement. The test matches your abilities with the level of content in the courses at VCU. With these test scores, your high school grades and SAT/ACT score, your advisor will help you determine which courses you will select for the fall semester. You may take the online test only once. If you are unhappy with the result of your test, you may take the Compass Placement Test on campus, either before or during orientation.

Is assistance with the online Math Placement Test permitted? Do not obtain any form of assistance while taking the placement test. This includes consulting with a teacher, parent or friend regarding content of the test. It is to your disadvantage to receive a score higher than your actual abilities. A score that is too high would place you in a course beyond your capabilities with a limited probability of success. This test does not award credit and will not be used for testing out of a course requirement.

Chemistry Placement Science, engineering, and pre-health related majors require general chemistry. Your chemistry placement is determined by your high school chemistry background, GPA, and your SAT/ACT math score. Bring your high school grades with you to orientation; an official transcript is not required. If you wish to challenge your placement, you will be given an opportunity to take a placement test during orientation.

Foreign Language Placement Some majors include a foreign language requirement. Your foreign language placement will be determined by your previous coursework in foreign language that you completed in high school or at another college. For more information, visit www.has.vcu.edu/wld/placement.

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Housing & Dining

If you plan to live on campus, visit www.housing.vcu.edu and submit an online housing application. A $250 pre-payment fee is required, which is applied toward the student’s fall housing costs. Room assignment notifications are sent electronically to new students via their VCU email addresses, usually in early June. For complete details about the housing application process, visit www.housing.vcu.edu or contact the VCU Central Housing Office at (804) 828-7666 or (804) VCU-ROOM. Undergraduate students living in traditional or suite-style residence halls select from the Essential Plans as offered by Dining Services. Students living off-campus or in university apartments may select from the Preferred Plans. Select your dining plan online at www.bsv.vcu.edu/vcufood. To ensure dining charges appear on the first student bill, the most popular plan (200 Block + 300 Dining Dollars) will be assigned to on-campus students who have not selected a plan by mid-July. Plan changes may be made by online at www.bsv.vcu.edu/vcufood.

There are 25 dining locations between the campuses, which include such recognized favorites as Chili’s, Subway, IHOP, Quiznos and Starbucks.

Parking on Campus During the Semester

Parking is available to both residential and off-campus students. Please visit the Parking & Transportation web site at www.bsv.vcu.edu/vcupark to obtain the most up-to-date and accurate information. The Parking & Transportation office will be available during orientation to answer questions and assist you with parking arrangements for the semester. A valid VCU ID is required to purchase parking. Parking for the fall semester can be purchased online after July 2.

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First-Year Student Checklist

Right now, you probably have so many questions that you’re not sure where to begin! The following checklist will guide you in your preparation to begin your transition to VCU. Please feel free to contact the offices listed below or the Office of New Student Programs for assistance at (804) 828-3700 or nso@vcu.edu.

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READ thoroughly the Accepted Students Handbook sent to you by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If you plan to live on campus, visit www.housing.vcu.edu and submit an online housing application. A $250 pre-payment fee is required, which is applied toward the student’s fall housing costs. On-campus housing is guaranteed for first-year students who complete their online application by June 1st. Housing is not guaranteed after that date.

Visit www.bsv.vcu.edu/vcufood to select a dining plan. Have your doctor complete the Certificate of Immunization and send it to University Health Services at the address listed on the certificate. You may also bring this form with you to orientation and turn it in to University Health Services. The form is included in your Accepted Students Handbook. Apply for financial aid by completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov as early as possible and indicate VCU as your designated school (VCU’s code is 003735).

Purchase a computer if you do not already own one. All incoming students are required to have a personal computer. Please visit go.vcu.edu/getit for more information. Request all final transcripts (high school and college, if applicable) be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students with disabilities who require accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Support Services at (804) 828-2253 (Voice/TTY). To request disability accommodations during New Student Orientation, you must email your request to New Student Programs at nso@vcu.edu no less than one week prior to your orientation session.

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High school grades in math, chemistry, and foreign language courses; an official transcript is not required. Photo identification Any paperwork you still need to turn in to VCU offices (immunization forms, etc.) Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. You will be walking a lot. It is recommended that you do not wear flip flops or sandals. An umbrella in case of rain Appropriate gym attire for recreational activities (swim suit) A great attitude and lots of enthusiasm!

Towels Alarm clock Bed linens Change of clothes Pillow Toiletries

These items WILL NOT be provided.

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Transfer Student Checklist

VCU recognizes the valuable past experiences you are bringing with you to campus as a transfer student. It is important that you now become familiar with the specific academic policies and resources available here at VCU, your new campus community. Please consider the following information prior to coming to campus for your one-day orientation session in order to complete advising and course registration. •

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READ thoroughly the Accepted Students Handbook sent to you by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Request that all final transcripts (high school and college) be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

On-campus housing for upperclass transfer students is limited and based on availability. If you plan to live on campus visit www.housing.vcu.edu and submit an online housing application. A $250 pre-payment fee is required, which is applied toward the student’s fall housing costs.

Have your doctor complete the Certificate of Immunization and send it to University Health Services at the address listed on the certificate. You may also bring this form with you to orientation and turn it in to University Health Services. The form is included in your Accepted Students Handbook.

Apply for financial aid by completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov as early as possible and indicate VCU as your designated school (VCU’s code is 003735).

Purchase a computer if you do not already own one. All incoming students are required to have a personal computer. Please visit go.vcu.edu/getit for more information.

Students with disabilities who require accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Support Services at (804) 828-2253 (Voice/TTY). To request disability accommodations during New Student Orientation, you must email your request to New Student Programs at nso@vcu.edu no less than one week prior to your orientation session.

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Parents and Guests

Where does all the money go? Where will my student live? Is VCU a well-lit campus? These questions and more will be answered for parents and guests during orientation.

Parents continue to play a role of the utmost importance in their college students’ development and education. VCU believes the collegiate experience represents a collaboration involving the student, the family of the student and the faculty and staff of the university. We hope that by taking advantage of the programs designed specifically for parents and family members, you will become better informed about the university’s academic programs, policies, facilities and services.

Parent and guest schedule: Welcome to VCU and an overview of academic and community expectations Academic information about your student’s major and area of study Information sessions on: Student Financial Aid, Student Accounting, Core Education and Focused Inquiry, Safety, Housing, Dining, and much more Registered and paid guests will receive: First Year Guests: Breakfast Transfer Guests: Continental Breakfast and lunch Student-led Campus Tour Refreshments Parent Resource Bag Student Voices theater performance Parent Calendar A detailed schedule will be provided upon your arrival. Overnight accommodations are not available on-campus for parents and family members. Visit www.vcu.edu/richmond/places-to-stay for information about local hotel accommodations.

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What should I expect at Orientation?

Several members of the New Student Orientation staff provided the following advice about what to expect at Orientation: Expect to walk around a lot! And spend some time away from your parents, learn something new, get excited and play games, eat too much at Shafer...But do not expect to know everything VCU has to offer by the end of orientation. —Erika Del Cid, International Relations, Woodbridge, VA

Expect to meet new people and go through a successful transition to college life. —JJ Jang, Business Major, Seoul, Korea Orientation is a very fun, exciting, and essential part of your college experience where you encounter new friends, get a grasp of your academic career, and enjoy this memorable time in your life. VCU provides a very welcoming atmosphere while educating you on what to expect your first year here in Richmond. —Lisa Sukhu, Exercise Science, Springfield, VA

At Orientation you can expect to meet new friends, learn new things and to fall in love with VCU! —Sarah Rodriguez, Mass Comm major, PR concentration, Hampton, Va

New Student Orientation provides an explanation of everything you need to do to make your undergraduate experience complete. —Shajuanna Stewart, Fashion Merchandising, Newport News, VA

Expect to have a lot of fun while learning about the place you'll call home for the next four years! Yes, we make sure that your academic career is a success, but we will also help you transition into the next phase of your life. Come ready to tackle new experiences. You will meet new people, learn about the University and develop a sense of pride and belonging. Orientation is what you make it. We will provide all the information and the resources for you to succeed, it's now up to you to come in with a positive attitude and make things work for you! —Kelli S. Lemon, Director New Student Programs

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The Difference Between High School and College

The following ten ways in which college is different from high school are adapted from Robert Schoenberg’s (2008) What will I learn in college?

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You will have a lot of freedom to make choices and to decide how to organize your time. A lot of personal responsibility goes with that freedom. You will be expected to read extensively and analytically. You will write a lot. You will deal mostly with questions that do not have single correct answers. You will be expected to judge the reliability of sources of information and opinion. You will consider how the point of view from which you approach a question or problem affects your answer or opinion. You will be expected to question and critically evaluate claims that authorities make. You will apply knowledge, not simply acquire it. You will consider the ethical and moral aspects of situations you read about and activities you engage in. You will learn to deal with problems that are open-ended and for which the first step is simply to ask a useful question.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week is a weeklong prelude to the start of fall classes, beginning after student move-in. Welcome Week events are designed to assist students in their transition to VCU and to welcome back returning students. Events are designed to get students to engage and become a part of VCU, to explore what VCU has to offer and to empower students to start building their future. The week is packed with large-scale and smaller group events that will start the year off with excitement. Be on the lookout for future announcements.

First-Year Student Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading Program provides incoming first-year students with a common experience as they begin their academic careers at VCU. All students are asked to read the book before arriving on campus in August. Book discussions will take place during Welcome Week at the beginning of the fall semester and will engage students in conversations with faculty and staff that explore the themes of the book. These discussions will introduce academic expectations and offer the student the opportunity to establish connections with faculty and staff. The theme carries forward throughout the fall

semester with a variety of activities that will make connections between the reading and campus events. At orientation, first-year students will receive a copy of this year's selection: Full Body Burden by Kristen Iversen.

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Emergency Communications In an effort to continue to provide a safe environment on VCU's campuses, the university has implemented a text messaging communication system that is available to students, faculty, staff, and parents. VCU will use text messaging to notify you immediately about campus emergencies and closings and delays for inclement weather. Sign up now at www.vcu.edu/alert/notify. There is no cost to enroll. Office of Disability Support Services

Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to providing students with disabilities equal opportunities to benefit from all programs, services and activities offered. The Office of Disability Support Services determines appropriate academic adjustments such as program and exam modifications, classroom accommodations and auxiliary aids. If you are a student with a disability, you must identify yourself prior to requesting services with the Office of Disability Support Services. To request disability accommodations during New Student Orientation, you must email your request to New Student Programs at nso@vcu.edu no less than one week prior to your orientation session. The orientation program cannot guarantee accommodations that are not requested in advance. Please contact the Office of Disability Support Services at (804) 828-2253 (Voice/TTY) for more information or to submit requests.

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Directions to VCU

From the East via Interstate 64 West — coming from Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, etc. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the South via I-95 North — coming from Petersburg, North Carolina, etc. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

From the North via I-95 South — coming from Washington, Fredericksburg, Baltimore, etc. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

From the West via I-64 East — coming from Charlottesville, etc. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Take Exit 190 to Fifth Street and Downtown/Coliseum. Follow Fifth Street for approximately 7 blocks. Turn right on Main Street. Follow Main Street for 13 blocks. Turn left on Laurel Street. The Main Street Parking Deck entrance is on your right.

Take Exit 74A onto Downtown Expressway, (I-195) (watch for the exit ramp on the James River Bridge). Drive 1/2 mile and take the exit for Belvidere Street (US #1 & #301). Follow Canal Street for two blocks to Belvidere Street. Cross Belvidere Street and continue three blocks along Cumberland Street (an extension of Canal Street). Turn right at Cherry Street. Follow Cherry Street two blocks. The Main Street Parking Deck entrance is on your right. Take Exit 76B for Belvidere Street. At the end of the exit, turn left at the light onto Leigh Street. Follow Leigh Street for one block. Turn right on Belvidere Street. Follow Belvidere Street for six blocks. Turn right on Main Street. Follow Main Street for two blocks and turn left on Laurel Street. The Main Street Parking Deck entrance is on your right.

Take Exit 186 to the Powhite Parkway. Take the exit for Hamilton and Broad Streets. Follow Hamilton Street two blocks to Monument Avenue and turn left. Follow Monument Avenue east; its name will change to Franklin Street. Follow Franklin Street and turn right on Laurel Street. At the second stop light, cross over Main Street and the Main Street Parking Deck entrance is on your right.

Please refer to the Campus Map on Page 18. Transfer Students, exit the parking deck onto Cherry Street. Turn right and walk to the corner of Main Street. The University Student Commons is on the opposite corner of Cherry and Main Streets. First Year Students, exit the parking deck onto Laurel Street. Turn left and walk two blocks to Franklin Street. Brandt Residence Hall is on Franklin Street across from Monroe Park.

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Parking at Orientation

The designated parking area for all orientation participants is the Main Street Parking Deck. You will receive a validation coupon when you enter the deck or at check in. The deck is highlighted on the map on page 18. Street parking is available but very limited. It is your responsibility to observe all posted parking signs. Neither VCU nor the orientation program assumes the responsibility for parking tickets or towing costs that may be incurred during orientation. Overnight Accommodations

If you need to arrive in Richmond prior to your orientation date or are interested in staying overnight locally, visit www.vcu.edu/richmond/places-to-stay for local overnight accommodations.

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Campus Map

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Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation or disability.

Virginia Commonwealth University University College Office of New Student Programs Hibbs Hall, Suite 201 900 Park Avenue P.O. Box 842002 Richmond, Virginia 23284-2002 www.vcu.edu/uc nso@vcu.edu (804) 828-3700