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A Guide for Transfer Students FALL 2010
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Table of Contents
March 5, 2010 Filebythisprioritydateorstudent fnancialaid.
May 1, 2010 Deadlineor$200admission confrmationdeposittoreserveyour placeorall2010.
July 16, 2010 Paymentdeadlineorall2010.
August 10, 2010 TranserStudentOrientation.
August 13, 2010 Deadlineorhealthorms.
August 27, 2010Move-InDayorNewResidentialStudents.
August 30, 2010Firstdayoclasses.
* As soon aspossible afteryou pay the admissionconfirmation deposit
Applyoron-campushousingandsubmit$250housingdeposit.Housingislimited.
Finalize Your Admission ................... • admission deposit • college and highschool transcripts
Finance Your Education .................. • costs • financial aid • payment deadlines
Plan Your Academic Future ............ • placement exams • orientation • advisementand registration
Get and Stay Connected ................... • MySCSU • Web services • e-mail
Join the Southern Community ....... • housing • health info • rules to live by • disability resources for students
Inside...Page
Academic Advisement
WintergreenBuilding(203)392-5367Admissions Office
131FarnhamAve.(203)392-5644
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
AdantiStudentCenter(203)392-5270
Bursar’s Office
WintergreenBuilding(203)392-6140
Career Services
SchwartzHall(203)392-6536
Commuter Students
AdantiStudentCenter325C
(203)392-5501
Dean of Student Affairs
EnglemanHallA106(203)392-5556Disability Resource Center
EnglemanHallC105(203)392-6828
Financial Aid and Scholarships
WintergreenBuilding(203)392-5222
First Stop
WintergreenBuilding(203)392-7121
First-Year Experience Program
EnglemanHallD222(203)392-6671
Health Services
GranoHall(203)392-6300
New Student Orientation/Office of Student Life
AdantiStudentCenter213(203)392-5782
Important Phone Numbers
Placement Exam Info
(203)392-5367Residence Life
SchwartzHall(203)392-5870
Southern Telephone Operator
(203)392-5200
Student and University Affairs
EnglemanHallA212(203)392-5550
Technology Help Desk
(203)392-5123
Veterans Affairs
EnglemanHallB018
(203)392-6822
Important Dates to Remember
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✔Outside back cover ...................................... • Follow the steps in sequence to make sure
your entry into the Southern community runs smoothly.
Next Step Checklist
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You are at an exciting moment in your life — a
time to choose where you will continue your aca-
demic career and earn your undergraduate degree.
Southern is delighted to be among your choices, and
we genuinely hope that you will decide to become a
member of the Southern community.
Make Your Admission Confirmation DepositWhenyouarereadytoacceptouroerorull-timeadmis-
sion,payyour$200admissionconfrmationdeposit.Seethe
NextStepsChecklistonthebackcoverothisbookletanduse
theinstructionsincludedinyourletteroacceptance.Youhave
untilMay1,2010,toconfrmyourattendanceatSouthernor
theall2010semester.IyouareacceptedaterMay1,your
$200admissionconfrmationdepositisduewithintwoweeks
oyouracceptance.Iyouareapart-timestudent,youarenot
requiredtopayanadmissionconfrmationdeposit.
The non-reundable admission confrmation deposit will
beappliedtowardyourallsemestertuitionandees.Only
aterthisdepositispaidwillyoubeeligibletoparticipateina number o important pre-enrollment activities, including
signinguporhousingandmakingappointmentsorplace-
mentexams,academicadvisement,andregistration.
Send Us Your Final High School
and College Transcripts College Transcript
I you were accepted to Southern prior to fnishing the
semester, you must have an ofcial transcript sent directly
romthecollegeoruniversitypreviouslyattended.Transcripts
romallcolleges attendedmust beonfle inorderor youtoreceivetransercredit.Youmayreceiveamaximumo63
creditsromatwo-yearcollegeor90creditsromaour-year
institution.Thetotalcannotexceed90credits.
F i n a l i z e Y o u r A d m i s s i o
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High School Transcript
Iyouhavenotcompleted24transerablecol-
lege-levelcredits,youmusthaveyourhighschool
guidancedepartmentsendyourofcial,fnaltran-
scriptdirectlytotheAdmissionsOfce.
Get College-Level Academic CreditsCredit is awarded to students who take
the Advanced Placement (AP) Exams and who score a “4” or better. For ino, visit www.
SouthernCT.edu/admissions/schoolcounselors/
advancedplacement/ . Please request that the
Educational Testing Service (phone (609) 921-
9000andax (609) 734-5410) orwardan ofcial
APscorereporttotheAdmissionsOfce.Besure
toincludetheSouthernschoolcode,03662,with
yourrequest.
Somestudentsmayhaveenrolledinanearby
college while still in high school. Credits or this
academic work may be awarded ater a review
o your transcript is completed. Please have anofcialcopyothetranscriptromthecollegethat
recognized youradvancedplacement course sent
directlytotheSouthernAdmissionsOfce.
College Level Exam Program
Iyou receivedcredit through the College Level
ExamProgram (CLEP),pleasehavethe Educational
Testing Service (ETS) send an ofcial score report
to the Southern Admissions Ofce or evaluation.
Transer o CLEP credit that appears on another
college/university’stranscriptswillbeawardedbySouthern
onlyaterreceiptotheofcialscorereportromETS.
Military Credit
Creditormilitaryexperiencewillbeevaluatedaccording
to the American Council on Education guidelines. Please
submit your military records to the Southern Registrar’s
Ofceorreview.
Life/Work Experience Credit
Creditorlie/workexperiencemaybeawardedthrough
thePortolioAssessmentCenteroCharterOakStateCollege.
Manydepartments andprograms accept credits based on
evaluationsconductedbyCharterOakStateCollegeorbyother regionallyaccredited colleges anduniversitieswhen
suchcreditsareapplicabletoyourspecifcdegreeprogram
requirements. For more inormation, contact Academic
Advisementat(203)392-5367orvisitWintergreenBuilding,
room131.
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Know the Cost of Your EducationEach semester, you will be required to pay
tuition and ees basedon your in-stateor out-o-
statestatus,aswellasroomandboardiyouliveon
campus.Thesecostsareknownas“directcharges,”
becausetheyarepaiddirectlytotheuniversity.In
addition,there are “non-direct” expenses thatwill
notappearonyourbill,butthatyoushouldantici-
pateinyourplantofnanceyoureducation.These
“non-direct” expensesincludebooksand supplies,
transportation,andotherpersonalexpenses.
AtSouthern,thecombineddirectandnon-direct
costsarereerredtothe“costoeducation”budget.
Use thesetotalstoprojectyourcosts and toplan
howyouwillpayorthem,whetheryouwillbepur-
suingyoureducationwiththeassistanceofnancial
aidornot.Amountsonon-directexpensesmayvary
romstudenttostudent,dependingontheindividual
circumstances.Pleasereertothechartbelow.
Apply for Financial AidEachyear,about69percentoourstudentsare
awardedsomeormofnancialaid.Iyouhavenotalready done so, apply or fnancial assistance by
completingtheFAFSA(FreeApplicationorFederal
StudentAid)ormassoonaspossible.Theapplica-
tionormisoundat www.fafsa.ed.gov .
A college education is an investment in
your future! We believe that Southern offers
an excellent education — plus extracurricular
opportunities to enrich your college experi-
ence — at an affordable cost. We hope that
the following information will answer your
questions about paying for your education
at Southern.
Know the Financial Aid Process at SouthernWestronglyencourageyou to become amiliarwith the
fnancialaidprocessatSouthernbygoingto www.SouthernCT
edu/nancialaid/nancialaidprocess .Wealsoadviseyouto
makeaneorttomeetourannouncedprioritydateoMarch
5,2010,or2010-2011fnancialaid.Studentswhomeetthe
prioritydatewillbeamongthoseawardedthebestfnancial
aidpackagesavailable.
Estimated Cost of Education Budgets for Determining Financial Need (Per Semester)
In-State Out-of-State
On-Campus Commuter On-Campus Off-Campus
DirectExpenses*
TuitionandFees $3,789 $3,789 $8,635 $8,635RoomandBoard $4,735 N/A $4,735 N/A
Non-DirectExpenses **
RoomandBoard N/A $932*** N/A $4,136****
BooksandSupplies** $700 $700 $700 $700
TransportationandPersonalExpenses
$289 $656 $577 $893
TOTAL COST OF EDUCATION BUDGET, PER SEMESTER $ 9,513 $6,077 $14,647 $14,364*Directexpenses(tuition,ees,roomandboard)presentedhereare2009-10rates;thesearesubjecttochangeatanytime.Givencurrenteconomicuncertainties, thenewratesor2010-11havenotbeenestablishedbytheCSUSBoardoTrustees.Theywillbepostedatwww.SouthernCT.edu/bursar/tuitionees/
**Basedonaverageexpensesoatypicalnewstudent.Willvary,dependingontextbookrequirements,distanceromuniversity,andpersonalspendinghabits,etc.***Thisistheamountallowedorroomandboardorastudentwhoislivingathome,withamily.
****Thisistheamountallowedorroomandboardorastudentwhoislivingindependentlyinano-campusdwelling.
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Understanding Your Payment Options
and Meeting the Payment DeadlinesSouthernConnecticutStateUniversityexpectsstu-
dentstobepreparedtomeettheirfnancialobliga-
tionstotheuniversity.Planningorthoseobligations
andliterally“takingcareobusiness”wellinadvance
oanysemesterwillpermityoutoocusyourenergy
ontheacademicchallengesouniversitylie.
The payment deadline or all 2010 is July
16, 2010. Billing statements or the all semester
2010areelectronicallysentbeginninginMay.Toviewyou
electronic billing statement and complete payments, go to
www.SouthernCT.edu/bursar andlookorthe“paybill,pay-
mentplansignupandviewE-Statement”linkinthebluebox
ontherightsideothescreen.Latepaymentsaresubjecttoa
latepaymentee.Note:IyouregisteraterJuly16,yourpay-
mentisdueatthetimeoregistration.
Given the tight economic times, we have established a
convenientdeerredpaymentplanthatpermitsastudentto
makeregularmonthlypaymentsonthe“balancedue”(atera
fnancialaidhasbeencredited)interestree.A$45enrollment
eeandthefrstpaymentaredueatthetimeoenrollmentin
the payment plan. See www.SouthernCT.edu/bursar/faqs/paymentplanquestions/ .
Goto www.SouthernCT.edu/bursar oranswerstomany
requently asked questions (FAQs), or you can e-mail the
bursarthroughour“AsktheBursar”link.
Provide Timely and Accurate InformationAter you have fled the FAFSA, and during Southern’s
reviewoyouraidapplication,theOfceoFinancialAidand
Scholarshipsmayrequestadditionaldocumentationorsome
actiononyourpart.Thisusuallyoccursasaresultoyourappli-
cationhavingbeenrandomlyselectedortheederallyman-
datedVerifcationProcess.Respondquicklyandcompletelyto
allsuchrequests.Failingtodosowillresultinadelayinpro-
vidingyouyourfnancialaidawardandmay,insomecircum-stances,reducetheamountoanawardorwhichyouwould
otherwisebeeligible.
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Today more than ever, Southern
realizes that amilies
ace many fnancial
challenges. To help you
meet these challenges,
we provide convenient
options or paying your
bill. Learn about these at
www.SouthernCT.edu/
bursar/paymentmethods.
Your educational uture
depends on your ability to
manage your fnances now. It’s
not too early to begin learning
about fnancial management,
including your debt/credit and
loan levels and how to make a
fnancial plan. Useul instructions and tools or fnancial planning are available
or your convenience at
www.practicalmoneyskills.com
andat www.SouthernCT.edu/bursar/
nancialplanning.
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Throughplacementexamsandindividualacademic
advising,wehelpnewstudentssucceedbyensur-
ing that they are inthe courses that provide the
rightbalanceointellectualchallengeandsupportandthatareappropriate,whetherortheirmajoror
ortheirexplorationoaneventualmajor.
Take Placement Exams Oneothemostimportantactorsthatwillcon-
tributetoyoursuccessatSouthernoccursduring
theevaluationo yourtransercreditsandassess-
mentoyourskilllevel.Southernstronglybelieves
in a placement process that helps us determine
thebestcoursestomeetyourindividualskilllevel
while also challenging you to excel academically.
Thereore, i you have not transerred equivalentcourseworkinEnglishcomposition,mathororeign
language,youwillneedtotakeaplacementexam.
Toassessyourskilllevel,weoeronlineplace-
mentsorEnglishandoreignlanguageandanon
campusmathplacement.For English:ISouthern
hasgrantedyoucreditorENG110,111,or112,
youdonotneedtotaketheEnglishplacement.For
Foreign Language: All students who have com-
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Applicantswhohave
servedinthemilitary,
includingtheNational
GuardandReserves,
shouldcontactthe
VeteransOfce,
EnglemanHallB018,
(203)392-6822,orat
www.SouthernCT.edu/
veterans_services.
pletedoneyearohighschooloreignlanguageormoreand
havenottranserredinaoreignlanguagecoursearerequired
totaketheForeignLanguageplacement.For Math:ISouthern
hasgrantedyoucreditorMAT095,100orhigheryoudononeedtotakethemathplacement.Iyouneedamathplace-
ment,youmustregisteroronebyvisitingtheplacementweb-
siteat www.SouthernCT.edu/placement .
The English and foreign language placements wil
be available online starting April 5th and accessible via
Next Steps.
TheuniversityProfciencyPolicyrequiresstudentstocom
pleteplacementexamswithintheirfrst24attemptedcredits
attheuniversityaswellasMAT095,isoplaced.
At Southern, we recognize that students are individuals. Some students begin their
collegiate experience with clear academic goals and majors in mind, while others
enter college expecting to explore their options and, with guidance and support,
discover what their major eld of study will be.
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Make an Appointment for Academic AdvisementOur sta o trained advisers works in the Academic
AdvisementCentertohelpyouselectcoursesfttedtoyourintended major and/or your mastery levels. The sta will
alsohelpyoubuildyourscheduleoclassesortheall2010
semester.
All new transer students, regardless o intended major,
are advised at the Academic Advisement Center.When you
havedeclaredamajorand/orbeenadmittedtoamajor,you
willbeadvisedbyaacultymemberin theacademicdepart-
mentothatmajor.Iyouarenotsurewhatyourmajorwill
beandwanttoremainanundeclared/undecidedstudent,you
willcontinueto be advisedby a member othe stain the
AcademicAdvisementCenter.
Advisingisprovidedonlytostudentswho—
• havebeenacceptedtoSouthernastranser
students;and
•havepaidtheir$200deposit.
StudentsmustalsosubmittheirhealthormstoGrano
HealthServicesbyAugust13,2010.
Advisement appointments can be made by calling the Academic Advisement Center at (203) 392-5367 (press 2) or by e-mail at [email protected].
Come to Transfer Student OrientationAnall-dayorientationprogram,designedortranserstu-
dentsandoeredonTuesday,August10,willintroducenew
transers to the university’s academic programs, policies,
andservices.Theorientationwillalsogiveyouanopportu-
nitytolearnmoreabout—andtobegintoexperience—lie
atSouthern. Mark your calendars now and check or more
inormation regularly at www.SouthernCT.edu/orientation/
transferorientationaterJune1.
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Studentswho
wanttoexplore
theirstrengths
andinterestsin
relationtopossible
majorsandcareers
shouldbeginnow.Visit
www.SouthernCT.edu/careerser-
vices/students/careerplanning,
whereyoucanfndcareer-planningresources,includingaWeb-based,
sel-directedprogramcalled
DISCOVER,toassistyouwith
thisexploration.
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To assure student mastery
o basic skills areas, the CSUS Board
o Trustees in July 2003 adopted
system-wide policies governing basic
skills profciencies. All students at Southern
are subject to these academic requirements
and conditions.
For the ull text o the policy, see
www.SouthernCT.edu/placement.
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Activate Your Network Account at SouthernIyouhavenotalreadydoneso,activateyour
Southernnetworkaccountimmediately.Through
thisaccount,youwillaccessimportantinorma-
tion concerning registration dates, advisement
dates,yourstudentaccounts,fnancialaid,class-
roomcontentandyouruniversitye-mail.Toactivateyouraccount,pleasedotheollowing:
•Goto www.SouthernCT.edu.
•Clickon“MySCSU.”
•EnteryournetworkIDthatconsistsoausernameand
passwordaccordingtothedirectionsonyouracceptance
letterromtheOfceoAdmissions.
•Thesystemwillpromptyoutochangeyourpassword
andsetupyoursecurityprofle.Thiswillincludecreating
asetosecurityquestionsthatyoucanlaterusetoresolve
anylog-inissues.
• Click “savechanges” tosave your sel-selected pass-
word. Make note o it and keep it in a sae place; the
universitywillnotshareitwithanyone,includingparents
/amilies,underanycircumstances.
Variousofceswillcorrespondwithyouthroughoutyour
yearsatSouthern–andyouwithus–usingyourindividually
assignedemailaccount.YourSouthernCT.edue-mailaddress
isyourofcialuniversitynotifcationaddress.Toassureconf-
dentialityostudentrecords,youmustuseyourSouthernCT.
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As you get acquainted with Southern, you’ll need to become skilled at using the tech-
nological tools that will enable you to access information, receive important notications,and conduct critical business with the university. We urge you to familiarize yourself with
each of these tools now — even before you begin your studies — to help you navigate your
new university community.
edu e-mail when corresponding with the university.
Otherwise,itisimpossibleortheuniversitytobecon-
fdentthatwearecommunicatingwithyou,ratherthan
withanotherparty.
DON’T MISS OUT! Your SouthernCT.edu e-mail
address is your ofcial uni-
versity notication address.
However,iyouwishtoreceive
e-mailatanaddressotherthan
yourSouthernCT.eduaccount,
youmayorwardyouremailsto
analternativeaddress.Todoso,visitmyscsu.
SouthernCT.edu.Pleasenote:theuniversityisnotresponsibleoranydisruptionsordelays
indeliverythatarisewhenyouselectany
third-partyservice(AOL,Hotmail,Gmail,etc.)
asyourpreerredprovider.Althoughitmay
seemconvenienttouseathird-partyservice,
youassumeallrisksassociatedwith
missingtimelyandimportantnotices
andcommunications.
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Use BannerWebBannerWeboersyouaccesstoyouracademicrecords,
registration,studentaccounts,andfnancialaid.Youwilluse
thistooltoaccessyourinormationorplanningupcoming
semesterswith youradviser. To access yourinormation,
pleasedotheollowing:
•SignintoyourMySCSUaccountusingyourSouthern
networkaccount.
•OnceyouhavesignedintoMySCSU,clickonthe BannerWeblinkontheright.
•Select “Next Steps,” which will lead you through
the steps you must take to join the Southern
community. Or select other available eatures,
such as “Personal Inormation” or “Student
ServicesandFinancialAid.”
Use Your Southern ID Number When You
Contact the University
To make lie run more smoothly and accurately, it’simportant that we assign you a unique identifcation
numbersothatwecantrackyourprogressandprovide
you with the services you need. Youreight-digitstudent
identifcation number was assigned to you when you
appliedtotheuniversity;itisalsoincludedinyourletter
oadmissionandintheMySCSUportal.Toassureyour
privacyand confdentiality,the university does notpro-
videthisnumbertoanyone—you,yourparents,oramily
members — electronically or overthe phone; it is
your responsibility to saeguard it and, i you wish,
toshareitwithothers.Thisnumberisthekeythat
opensthedoortoalloSouthern’sonlineservices;
useyour“key”wisely.
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Go to www.SouthernCT.edu/0it or call the HelpDesk at 203-392-5123 (Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fri., 8:00 a.m. to4:00 p.m., and Sat., 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Need Help Accessing Your Info?For the best — and fastest — way to get
answers to your questions and get thehelp you need:
• activating your SouthernCt.edu
network account
• fnding your student ID number
• obtaining general assistance with
accessing the university’s many
technology services, including
conducting transactions withthe electronic “Next Steps”
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Be at Home at SouthernWhether you live on campus or commute rom
homeorano-campusapartment,asanewstudent
you will make Southern your academic and social
home, develop riendships that last a lietime, and
explorenewareasointellectualinquiryandpersonal
growth.Our commuter students connect withtheir
peers through classes and more than 100 student
clubsandorganizations;studentswholiveoncampus
haveadditionalopportunitiestoshareliving-learning
experiences—literally—wheretheyeatandlive!
To discovermore abouton-campusliving, pleasevisit www.
SouthernCT.edu/residencelife. Hereyouwillsee360-degree
room tours, learn about the eatures o various residential
communities,becomeamiliarwiththeservicesthatwillbe
a part oyour lie oncampus,and meet the residence lie
sta.Iyouhavedecidedtoliveoncampus,youneedtocom-
pleteyourhousingapplicationandpaythedepositasearly
aspossible.
The“NextStepsChecklist,”whichisavailablethroughyour
studentaccountonMySCSU,providesyouwithaneasymeansto submit simultaneously your application or housing and
tomakethe requirednon-reundable $250housingdeposit.
NOTE: Only students who have paid an admission conr-
mation deposit are eligible to complete a housing applica-
tion and pay a housing deposit.
On-campushousingisnotrequiredorguaranteedorstu-
dents.Assignmentsaremadeintheorderinwhichtheuni-
versityreceivesboththe completedhousing applicationand
therequiredhousingdeposit.Studentswhosubmitahousing
applicationandpayahousingdepositearlyhavethegreatest
likelihoodoreceivinganon-campusassignment.
You are joining a special, caring academic community, one that is committed to providing
a safe, healthy, challenging, and diverse environment in which to live and learn. Students
who take full advantage of all of the university’s out-of-class resources — academic clubs,
commuter events, special university-wide celebrations, as well as social, cultural, and interest
group organizations — will nd a rich array of program offerings and an engaged and caring
professional and student staff that encourages student involvement in campus life.
Make Healthy ChoicesWe are committed todoing our part to make sure tha
youremainhealthyandthatnothinginterruptsyouracademic
successwhileyouareastudenthere.Theuniversityprovides
basicprimarycaretoallull-timestudentsandalsoacilitates
reerralstotheregionalmedicalcommunity.
Specifically, each full-time student must do the following:
• Submit health information and immunization doc-
umentation. All ull-time undergraduates must submi
the Health Examination Report Form (completed and
signed by a health care provider) by the August 13, 2010
deadline. This orm is available to students online a
www.SouthernCT.edu/healthservices/healthforms. We urge youtomakeanappointmentwithyouramilyphysicianassoon
aspossible.ContactStudentHealthServicesat(203)392-6300
withquestions.
In addition:
• Submit documentation of meningitis vaccination, for on-
campus residential students only.Connecticutstatelawrequire
thatallstudentslivinginuniversityresidencecommunitiesprovide
documentationo meningitis vaccination. You will not be per-
mitted to check in without completed documentation.Contac
theStudentHealthServicesat(203)392-6300withquestions.
• Verify your health insurance coverage. All ull-time undergraduatestudentsarerequiredtohavehealthinsurance.Students
areautomaticallybilledeachsemesteroruniversitygroupacci
dent and sickness insurance, provided by the Aetna Health
InsuranceCompany.Iyouwishtokeepthiscoverage,youneed
notdoanything.Towaivethiscoverage,pleasegoto www.aetna
studenthealth.com. Clickon“FindYourSchool,”andollowthe
directions.Thedeadlinetowaivethiscoverageortheall2010
semesterisSeptember8,2010.
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Get Your Hoot Loot Card Thisisyourofcialstudentidentifcationcard.Aphoto
oryourcardwillbetakenwhenyoucometocampusor
NewStudentOrientation.TheHootLootCardservesas
yourofcialmeansoidentifcationattheuniversityand
ismandatoryorallstudents.You’lluseitorresidence
hallsandacilityaccess,libraryloanprivileges,computerlabs,andmealaccess.
Your Hoot Loot Card can also act as an optional
campusdebitcard,allowingyouadditionalprivilegesand
servicesatSouthern.Italsoprovidesaconvenientand
economical means omaking purchasesat various on-
ando-campuslocations.
ForadditionalinormationaboutHootLoot,ortoadd
moneytoyourHootLootCardromoursecureWebsite,
visithttp://hootloot.SouthernCT.edu.
Know the Rules
Therulesand regulationsgoverningstudentconductattheuniversityreectourvalues:respectoracademic
reedom and intellectual integrity, respect or onesel,
respectortherightsoothers,andrespectorproperty.
To have a positive experience at Southern, it is
importantthatyouknowwhattheuniversityexpectso
you. As you begin the process o joining the Southern
community, please review these important rules at
http://handbook.SouthernCT.edu/ .
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Plan Your Transportation
I you commute to Southern in
a vehicle, you will need to obtain a
parking permit rom the University
Police. For more inormation about
parking regulations and the uni-
versity shuttle service, visit www.
SouthernCT.edu/universitypolice/parkingregulations .
I you use public transportation to get to campus, you
will fnd useul inormation at the ollowing:
www.mta.info/mnr/index.html and
www.shorelineeast.com .
How to Access Services of the
Disability Resource Center
Southern is proud o its distinguished record o helping students with disabilities complete their under-
graduate degrees. I you think you are eligible or sup-
port rom the Disability Resource Center (DRC), call
(203) 392-6828 to set up an intake appointment with a
sta member. You must bring a copy o your disability
documentation to the appointment, which should
be made as ar in advance o the beginning o the
semester as possible. For more inormation,
including documentation guidelines, please
visit the center’s Web site at
www.SouthernCT.edu/drc.
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4. Plan How to Pay for Your Education. Understandingthecostsanddevelopingaplanor
payingoryoureducationwillmakeyourtransitiontocollegeeasier.Applyearlyorfnancialaidandamiliarize yourselwithourconvenientpaymentplans.(SeethegreenFinance Your Educationsectionothisbooklet.)
Apply for Financial Aid
❒DATE COMPLETED____________________________________
Meet the Fall 2010 Payment Deadline: July 16, 2010
❒DATE COMPLETED____________________________________
5. Develop a Plan for Your AcademicCoursework.
Wecanassistyouindevelopingasolidacademic planthatwillhelpyourealizeyourpotentialandachieveyouracademicandcareergoals.(SeetheredPlanYour Academic Futuresectionothisbooklet.)
Take Placement Exams
❒DATE COMPLETED____________________________________
Make Your Appointment for AcademicAdvisement and Registration
❒DATE COMPLETED________________________________
6. Verify Your Coverage for Health Insurance. Besuretotakecareoyourhealthandwell-being soyoucanhaveagreatSouthernexperience.Seetheorange Join the Southern Community sectionothisbooklet.)
❒DATE COMPLETED________________________________
7. Know the Rules: Learn What To Expectand What Is Expected of You.(Seetheorange Jointhe Southern Community sectionothisbooklet.)
❒DATE COMPLETED________________________________
8. Send Your Transcripts. Southernwillrequireofcialcollegetranscriptsand possiblyhighschooltranscriptsromtheschoolsyouhaveattendedsothatwecanhelpyoucompletethetranserprocess.(SeetheyellowFinalize Your Admissionsectionothisbooklet.)
❒DATE COMPLETED________________________________
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As you complete each step, keep this paper record of youraction by checking the box and lling in the date when you
completed the step.
1. Pay Your Nonrefundable AdmissionConrmation Deposit.
Confrmyouracceptanceoouroeroadmis-sionbypayingthenon-reundableadmissionconfrmationdeposit.Thisdepositassuresyourplaceintheenteringclass.
Thedeadlineorpaymentis May 1, 2010.IyouareacceptedaterMay1,youradmissionconfrmationdepositisduewithin
twoweeksoyouracceptance.(SeetheyellowFinalize Your Admissionssectionothisbooklet.)
❒DATE COMPLETED____________________________________
2.Make Your Plans for On-campus Housing. Housingislimitedandassignedonafrst-come, frst-servedbasis.(Seetheorange Join the Southern
Community sectionothisbooklet.)
❒DATE COMPLETED____________________________________
3. Submit the Required Health Information. Youmusttakethisimportantstepbeoreyoucan
attendclassand/ormoveintoresidencehalls.ThedeadlineorsubmittingthisinormationisAugust 13, 2010.(Seetheorange Join the Southern Community sectionothisbooklet.)
❒DATE COMPLETED____________________________________
Thischecklisthasbeendevelopedtoassistyouas youtaketheimportantNextStepstowardyouruture.
Bydetailingtheprocessstepbystep,wehopetoease yourtransitionintolieasanundergraduatestudentatSouthern–andatthesametime,tellyouaboutsomeothegreatoppor-tunitiesandchoicesyouwillbeabletoexploreasyoubecomeamemberotheSoutherncommunity.Youmusttakeactionon
eachotherequirednextstepsviatheWeb-basedsitewithin youraccountatMySCSUtobeeligibleorenrollmentintheall. Tomakethathappenandtoaccesstheelectronic“NextSteps,”pleasedotheollowing:
•Gotowww.SouthernCT.edu•Clickon“MySCSU”•Enteryourusernameandpassword(Seeinstructionson
page6othisbooklet.)•Clickon “BannerWeb,“ locateddirectlyunderSCSUlinks
ontherightothepage•Select“NextSteps”andollowthesteps.
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