parents, family & friends calendar 2019-20 · timely conversation starters with your student....

2019-20 PARENTS, FAMILY &

FRIENDS CALENDAR

Stay Connected!Visit ferris.edu/parents for answers to frequently asked questions and links to pertinent information, including our monthly Family & Friends Newsletter, designed to give you the information you need. Still have questions? Please email: [email protected]

Save the DateFamily & Friends Weekend October 25 - 26, 2019

Talk With Your Student AboutBe sure to look for our important monthly topics that can act as timely conversation starters with your student.

THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRSAdmissions

Birkam Health Center

Career Services

Commencement

Dean of Student Life

Enrollment Services

Financial Aid

Institutional Research and Testing

Multicultural Student Services

Orientation

Personal Counseling Services

Registrar’s Office

Student Conduct

Student Leadership and Activities

Title IX

University Center

University Recreation

Veterans Resources

Dear Parents and Guardians,We are so excited that you and your student are joining the Ferris family. Ferris is a place

where your student can work toward achieving a degree in one of our over 190 majors, explore

thousands of opportunities to be engaged on campus and in the community, make lifelong

friends and interact with caring faculty and staff. Ferris is a place your son or daughter will soon

call home and be connected to for their lifetime.You have spent a lot of time with your student and helped prepare them for this day. This

preparation has provided them with many tools to be successful and achieve their educational

dreams. As they transition to college, don’t forget about your needs too; be sure to reach out

to your friends and family who have experienced a child going to college and ask them for

advice about how to handle this special time. In addition, know that we have many resources

on campus to assist. For example, students who live in the residence halls will have access to

staff who know a great deal about campus, they will also be assigned an advisor who will guide

their degree programs, they will interact with student organization peer members and advisors,

attend a number of events and programs, and meet a multitude of faculty and staff members

who will teach their classes and provide opportunities for learning inside and outside of the

classroom.

Although there are many, many resources available for assistance, the biggest challenge will

be getting your student to reach out and tell someone they need support. Please encourage

them to use the resources available to help ensure their success and if you are unsure of where

to send them, give us a call at 1-800-433-7747 and we can help you. Lastly, encourage your

student to take responsibility for themselves and their degree progress.Again, welcome to the Ferris family and we wish you and your students the best!Sincerely,

Jeanine Ward-RoofVice President for Student Affairs

JULY

Our beautiful new University Center opened in January of 2015. This state of the art facility welcomes thousands of students, faculty, staff and visitors each week. University Center houses our campus bookstore, a Starbucks on campus, the Quad Café dining facility, the Center for Student Leadership and Activities and Career Services (CLACS), our Veterans Resource Center, and more. University Center staff assist with room reservations, technology requests, room set-up and other services.

Talk With Your Student Parents and students are encouraged to sign up for emergency

alerts: ferris.edu/alert

On-campus Housing Questions? Visit ferris.edu/housing

There are laundry facilities in the residence halls – does your student know how to do laundry?

Students living on campus will be responsible for cleaning their own bathrooms. This is the perfect time to make sure they know how to safely use cleaning products.

Student Affairs HighlightUniversity Center

2019

Friday SaturdaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Independence Day(University closed)

Important billing dates First day of class

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Orientation Orientation Orientation

Orientation Orientation Orientation

E-Bill Available for Fall 2019 Semester

Student Affairs Highlight Admissions Office The Admissions Office welcomes thousands of visitors each year to the Big Rapids campus. In addition, our Admission Recruiters travel extensively throughout the State of Michigan, as well as select neighboring states, to highlight the benefits of a Ferris State education. The Admissions office also hosts a number of events each year including Dawg Days, Admitted Student Open Houses, Orientation and Daily Visits.

Talk With Your Student Fall classes begin August 26!

Students may print a copy of their schedule in

MyFSU - Student tab, MyRegistration/concise schedule.

Check the Campus Calendar for fun campus events!

Your student may charge books to his or her tuition billing account at the campus bookstore,

beginning August 21 through

AUGUST 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Drop/Add Classes Drop/Add Classes Last Day to Drop/Add Classes

Founder’s Day

Late RegistrationLate OrientationFirst Day of Bulldog Beginnings

Drop/Add Classes First Day of Fall Semester Classes

Late RegistrationBook Advance Date

Home football games – September 5 and 28 Homecoming Week Sept 22

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Dawg Days

Fall Billing Due Date

Ferris State University Bookstore:Book Charges Begin now through August 30th

Last Day for Book Charge

SEPTEMBER

Student Affairs HighlightBirkam Health Center/ Personal Counseling Services The Birkam Health Center is housed on-campus to provide convenient care and evaluation for injury and illness to students during regular office hours – Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm during the Fall and Spring semesters. Birkam Health Center has an Allergy Clinic, Immunization Clinic, Laboratory Services, Weight Control Clinic, Women’s Health Clinic and more. In addition, the Personal Counseling Center offers discreet, individual counseling services to students.

Talk With Your Student Is your student homesick? Encourage them to talk to their RA – Resident

Advisor. RA’s are skilled at getting students involved in events and activities on campus – which paves the way for success.

If your student is showing signs of depression, anxiety or other potentially serious issues, encourage them to visit the Personal Counseling Service on campus. Located on the second floor of the Birkam Health Center, the Personal Counseling Service will schedule an appointment for your student to meet with a trained counselor.

2019


LABOR DAY (University closed)

Homecoming Week

Financial Aid Refund for Main Campus

Bulldog Bonanza

Beer, Booze and Books seminar @ 11am/7pm

Communication, Choice, Consent @ 11am/7pm

Bulldog Football vs Northern Michigan(Homecoming)

File your FAFSA Oct 1 Family & Friends Weekend

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Bulldogs Football vs Findlay

Last Day of Bulldog Beginnings

OCTOBER

Student Affairs Highlight Institutional Research Testing The Testing Office provides comprehensive testing and assessment services to students, faculty, and the surrounding community. These services include administration of placement tests, credit by exam, distance learning examinations from other universities, and professional certification and licensing examinations. We focus on providing meaningful services and assisting students, faculty and parents with questions regarding our testing policies, procedures and hours.

Talk With Your Student File your FAFSA for 2020-21 now, using 2018 tax data. Visit ferris.edu/FAFSA for

more information.

Explore the value of volunteering and contributing to the community. The CLACS office in the University Center can help your student find the right volunteer opportunity.

Check midterm grades in MyFSU. Midterm grades should be available by October 21.

Check out ferris.edu/bff for details about Family & Friends Weekend.

2019


Halloween

Columbus DayIndigenous Peoples’ Day

Midterm Grades Available

FAMILY & FRIENDS WEEKEND

Dawg Days

Dawg Days

Bulldog Football vs Northwood

FAMILY & FRIENDS WEEKEND

Bulldog Football vs Saginaw Valley

Thanksgiving Recess begins November 27 at noon

Classes Resume December 2

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Bulldog Hockey vs Waterloo

Bulldog HockeyU.S. Under-18

Bulldog Hockey vsNorthern Michigan

NOVEMBER

Talk With Your Student Encourage your student to get a flu vaccination. The Birkam Health

Center offers flu shots and many other health care services.

Is your student ready for spring semester? This is the time to make sure they are registered and balances are paid.

2019

Student Affairs Highlight Student Activities/Career ServicesThe Ferris State University Center for Leadership, Activities and Career Services (CLACS) provides opportunities to students to develop ethical, social, leadership and citizenship skills, as well as help create a roadmap for students to reach their employment goals.

CLACS engages students in a variety of social and educational activities that promote interaction and builds community. In addition, they provide services that prepare students for future employment, such as resume critiques, mock-interviews, professional employment listings, skill development and more.


Daylight Savings Ends

Thanksgiving (University Closed)

Classes Resume

Bulldog Hockey vs Bemidji State

(University Closed)

Veterans Day

Dawg DaysBulldog Football vs Grand Valley Bulldog Hockey vs Western Michigan

Final Semester Bill Due

Thanksgiving Recess begins @ noonResidence Halls Close @ 2pm

Final exams and end of semester break Visit the bookstore. FSU gear makes great gifts December’s featured department: the Office of

Financial Aid, Scholarships & Student Employment

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Grad Fair

Bulldog Hockey vs Bemidji State

(University Closed)

DECEMBER

Student Affairs Highlight Financial Aid/Scholarships/Student Employment The Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid provides advisory services to students and families on how to apply for financial aid and the varied resources available to them to pay for educational costs. The Office is dedicated to administering financial aid programs per Federal, State and University regulations and policies while maintaining a high standard of ethics.

Ferris students are an important part of the university workforce. There are over 2000 student employees on campus working in a number of diverse areas. The goal of the Office of Student Employment is to help students find employment to learn transitional job skills that will help them when they graduate. Working while attending Ferris also helps students earn income to assist them with their educational expenses. Having a part time job is a great way to help limit student loan debt!

Talk With Your Student Discuss how the semester went. Offer support, guidance and

encouragement while empowering your student to make their own decisions.

End of semester/final exams: Classes for fall semester end on Dec. 6 and exam week is Dec. 9 - 13. Remind your student to study and use the resources at FLITE (Ferris Library for Information, Technology & Education) and the services of the Academic Support and Writing Centers to best prepare.

Holiday Break is the perfect time to apply for scholarships. The MyScholarships scholarship search database will go live beginning December through February. Visit ferris.edu/MyScholarships for more information.

2019


Exam Week

(University closed)

(University closed)

Exam Week

(University closed)

(University closed)

Exam Week

Final Grades Due by 1pm

Last Day of Fall Semester classes

(University closed)

Fall CommencementExam Week Exam Week

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http://www.ferris.edu/bulldogs January’s featured department: the Office of Multicultural

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(University Closed)

(University closed)

Christmas Day(University closed)

(University closed)

Bulldog Hockey vs Alabama-Huntsville

Bulldog Hockey vs Alabama-Huntsville

JANUARY

Student Affairs Highlight Office of Multicultural Student Services The Office of Multicultural Student Services (OMSS) promotes the intellectual understanding and appreciation of diversity, inclusion and social justice by creating opportunities for learning and leadership development for our campus community.

The Office of Multicultural Student Services advocates, mentors and supports all students at Ferris State University with a focus on enhancing cultural awareness, creating leaders and promoting college access.

Talk With Your Student Encourage your student to participate in University intramural sports.

The University Volunteer Center is a great way for your student to help others.

Start the New Year healthy. Learn about the University’s Health Promotion program.

2020


Drop and Add period Drop and Add periodFirst Day of Spring ClassesDrop and Add period

New Year’s Day(University closed)

University reopens

Late Spring RegistrationLate Orientation

Late Spring Registration

Martin Luther King Jr. Day(No classes)

Drop and Add period

February’s featured department: University Recreation Beating the Winter blues – Encourage your student

to seek out activities and events on campus. Visit the campus calendar for event listings:

http://calendar.ferris.edu/

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Bulldog Hockey vs Minnesota State

Bulldog Hockey vs Minnesota State

Bulldog Hockey vs Alaska

Bulldog Hockey vs Alaska

FEBRUARY

Student Affairs Highlight University Recreation Center University Recreation encourages healthy activities to enhance the academic experience by providing quality diverse programs that promote leadership and social development, healthy active lifestyles and lifelong wellness for the University community. URec is the home to University Intramurals, Club Sports and Outdoor Recreation.

URec facilities include:

Swimming pool

Climbing wall

Renovated Fitness center

Weight room

Talk With Your Student Students are encouraged to participate in campus wide events in recognition of

Black History Month.

Students should schedule an advising appointment to select classes for fall 2020.

Encourage your student to utilize the Academic Literacies Center and Writing Center for assistance.

There are many resources available through the University’s Personal Counseling Center.

2020


Valentine’s Day

Washington’s Birthday

Spring Break! March 7-15

Mid Semester recess April 9-12

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Bulldog Hockey vs Michigan Tech

Bulldog Hockey vs Michigan Tech

Bulldog Hockey vs Lake Superior State

Bulldog Hockey vs Lake Superior State

MARCH

Student Affairs Highlight Dean of Student Life/Title IX Dean of Student Life OfficeThe Office of the Dean of Student Life works to enhance the quality of life for students living on and off campus and coordinates initiatives to promote healthy choices and personal responsibility.

Title IX OfficeThe Title IX Office has been designated by the University to oversee compliance with federal requirements under Title IX. This includes all duties associated with effectively responding to allegations of sexual violence, ensuring annual training campus-wide, and the provision of educational opportunities and prevention efforts for the campus community.

Talk With Your Student Students should check MyFSU for any

Missing Financial Aid requirements for 20-21.

Mid-term grades will be available March 9.

2020


Classes Resume

Grad Fair

First day of Spring

Last Day for W Grade

Residence Halls open @ 10 am

Midterm Grades Available

Residence Halls close @ 5 pm

Spring Break Begins

St. Patrick’s Day

Daylight Savings Begins

Mid-semester recess – April 9-12 Last day of Spring classes – May 1

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APRIL

Student Affairs Highlight Registrar’s OfficeThe Registrar’s Office has the responsibility to maintain timely and precise records of the academic advancement of Ferris students, while maintaining the soundness, security, and privacy of those records as defined by the 1974 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. The office strives to provide excellent customer service to students, faculty/staff and alumni in the areas of academic facilities management, athletic eligibility certification, course registration, course scheduling, information management, institutional planning and record keeping.

Talk With Your Student What are your student’s plans for the summer?

Will they be working, taking summer classes or resting and catching up with friends?

On campus job postings for summer semester are available in early April.

FSU offers many Study Abroad opportunities. Many of these trips take place over the summer semester. Visit ferris.edu/international/study abroad for details.

2020


Mid Semester Recess(no classes)

Classes Resume

Commencement May 8-9 Summer classes begin May 19 Memorial Day – May 25 (No classes) Mother’s Day – May 10

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Dawg Days




Dawg Days

MAY

Student Affairs Highlight CommencementTwice a year, in May and December, Ferris State University holds Commencement ceremonies at the Wink Arena. An average of 1,475 graduates celebrate in May and an average of 474 graduates participate in December. Graduating students are encouraged to attend the Graduation Fair that is held prior to graduation. At the Grad Fair, students will enjoy refreshments, purchase their caps and gowns, discuss Exit Counseling and loan repayment options with Financial Aid, have a free digital photo taken by the University Photographer, and other commencement-related activities to prepare them for the big day.

Talk With Your Student Your student may want to take advantage of

money-saving housing incentives that are offered during the summer semester.

Your student may access their final grades in MyFSU – Student tab, MyRecords, Final Grades.

Don’t forget to celebrate your student’s achievements of the past year! Let them know that you love them and are proud of them.

2020


Mother’s Day

Exam Week Exam WeekExam Week Spring Commencement Exam Week

First Day of Summer SemesterDrop/Add classes

Drop/Add classes

Final Grades Due by 1pm

Memorial Day(University closed)

Drop/Add classes Drop/Add classes

Spring Commencement Residence Halls close @ noon

Last Day of Spring Semester Classes

Father’s Day – June 21

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JUNE

Student Affairs Highlight Enrollment Services Enrollment Services is the team that oversees the administration of several

offices including Admissions, the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid, the Registrar’s Office and Institutional Research & Testing.

Enrollment Services staff are responsible for several major events on campus including Orientation, daily campus and group visits, Saturday visits called Dawg Days, and Admitted Student Open Houses. Potential students and their families can come for an Admissions presentation, a campus tour and a lunch in one of the popular dining halls on campus.

Talk With Your Student It is important that your student check their Ferris email

account periodically throughout the summer semester to stay informed.

June is the perfect time to make sure that financial aid for the Fall semester is in order. Your student should review and accept their financial aid award offer and apply for alternative loan options if necessary.

2020


Father’s Day

Have a great rest of your summer. We look forward to seeing you back here in August.

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Ferris State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or military status, height, weight, protected disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable State or federal laws or regulations in education, employment, housing, public services, or other University operations, including, but not limited to, admissions, programs, activities, hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, or retention. Retaliation against any person making a charge, filing a legitimate complaint, testifying, or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding is prohibited. Students with disabilities requiring assistance or accommodation may contact Educational Counseling & Disabilities Services at (231) 591-3057 in Big Rapids, or the Director of Counseling, Disability & Tutoring Services for Kendall College of Art and Design at (616) 451-2787 ext. 1136 in Grand Rapids. Employees and other members of the University community with disabilities requiring assistance or accommodation may contact the Human Resources Department, 420 Oak St., Big Rapids, MI 49307 or call (231) 591-2150. Inquiries or complaints of discrimination may be addressed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 120 East Cedar St., Big Rapids, MI 49307 or by telephone at (231) 591-2152; or Title IX Coordinator,

805 Campus Dr., Big Rapids, MI 49307, or by telephone at (231) 591-2088. On the KCAD Grand Rapids campus, contact the Title IX Deputy Coordinator, 17 Fountain St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 451-2787 ext. 1113.

IMPORTANTNUMBERSYour student’s Ferris Student ID # _______________________________________________________

Academic Literacies Center (231) 591-3543

Admissions (231) 591-2100

Birkam Health Center (231) 591-2614

Bookstore (231) 591-2607

Campus Police (231) 591-5000

Computer Support (231) 591-4822

Educational Counseling & Disabilities (231)591-3057

Financial Aid Office (231) 591-2110

General Information (231) 591-2100

Honors Program (231) 591-2216

Housing Office (231) 591-3745

Personal Counseling Center (231) 591-5968

Registrar’s Office (231) 591-2792

Student Employment Office (231) 591-2012

Student Financial Services (billing/payments) (231)591-3972

Testing Services (231) 591-3628

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

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