usd parent calendar 2014-2015

2014 - 15 New Torero Family Calendar

Morena Storage is the preferred storage facility located conveniently down the hill from USD. We have been locally owned and operated since 1989. We offer a truck and helper at no cost to assist our customers with their move-in. We are clean, safe and make your transition easy. You will always be offered free bottled waters, coffee and tea on every visit. USD students are eligible for our free box kit upon move-in.

Please call us today at (619) 299-4444 or come see us under the flag at 908 Sherman Street, San Diego, CA 92110. www.MorenaStorage.com

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: Learn about our services and opportunities to volunteer. Visit www.sandiego.edu/parents to read about our monthly e-newsletter, on-campus and regional events, parent ambassador program, Facebook page and more.

PARENT MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER: Each month, the newsletter will arrive in your email inbox addressing current USD news and events.

REGIONAL EVENTS: We sponsor events in or near your hometown. Summer Send-Off receptions 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 such as OLE! Weekend, Homecoming and Family Weekend, Grandparents Weekend, and various admission activities.

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 Ed.D., Assistant Director; Renda Quinn 86, Director; Regina Griffing 12, Executive Assistant

www.facebook.com/USDParentswww.sandiego.edu/parentsStay 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.

http://www.usdpartnership.com (800) 345-9995

Want to meet other USD families and students this summer?

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

Tune in to the Parent Webinar

Watch the Parent Webinar Supporting Your Student in the College Transition July 29. www.sandiego.edu/parents

Interested in viewing your students records?

Through the MySanDiego portal your student can grant you access to view their records on your personalized MyUSDStudent portal. http://my.sandiego.edu

USD students in Camino Founders Courtyard

JULY

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2014

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

Get Down to Business

webinar for new studentswww.sandiego.edu/orientation

Ramadan Ends Parents Webinar: Supporting Your

Student in the College Transition

www.sandiego.edu/parents

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Healthy choices begin now!

All first-year students are required to complete the two-part MyStudentBody alcohol education survey. Part One begins July 23, and is due Aug. 17.

USD Health Insurance

By Aug. 22, actively enroll in the USD Health Insurance Plan or provide proof of insurance to waive enrollment. www.sandiego.edu/healthinsurance

Does your student need wellness assistance?

If your student has an on-going psychological or health condition, or your student has a documented disability requesting accommodations, contact the appropriate wellness unit prior to arriving on campus. www.sandiego.edu/wellness

Spirited Toreros with Diego at a Torero football game

Mass ofWelcome

OL! WEEKEND

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Healthy choices begin now!

All first-year students are required to complete the two-part MyStudentBody alcohol education survey. Part One begins July 23, and is due Aug. 17.

AUGUST


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Attend OL! Weekend (Orientation Launch Events) Whether you are a parent/guardian to a first-year student or transfer student living on campus or commuting from home, OL! Weekend provides you and your student an amazing USD orientation experience.

www.sandiego.edu/orientation

Register for Homecoming and Family Weekend

sandiego.edu/hfw

Final registration/ fee payment

without penalty

Late registration fee begins

2014

Get Excited webinar

for new studentswww.sandiego.edu/orientation

Deadline to complete Part One of MyStudentBody

OL! WEEKEND

New Student Move-In and

Parent Orientation

Deadline to send required

immunizations to USD

Deadline to actively enroll in the USD Health Insurance Plan or provide proof of insurance to waive enrollment

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. www.sandiego.edu/parents

So much to do, where to start?

The campus is full of activities and opportunities to meet students. Welcome Week, Sept. 3-14, is a great way to engage in on-campus events and activities. Attend Alcal Bazaar, Sept. 9, to preview opportunities. www.sandiego.edu/slic

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 Welcome Team 2013

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. 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.

Fall Semester classes begin

Mass for Peace is every Wednesday

Career Services and Internship Fair

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 volunteer opportunities The Center for 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 volleyball, football, soccer, tennis, golf and cross country.

www.USDtoreros.com

(offices closed; no classes)

2014

OL! WEEKEND

LABOR DAY

GREATER THAN YOURSELF RETREAT

RETREAT CONT.

ROSH HASHANAH

First day to use meal plan

Founders Chapel Mass is every

Sunday at 7 and 9 p.m.

T.H.I.N.K. WEEK SPONSORED BY THE UNITED FRONT MULTICULTURAL CENTER

Meet the Firm: Accounting Career Fair

Changemaker FEST Kick-Off

Fall Alcal Bazaar

Making healthy choices

All first-year students are required to complete Part Two of the MyStudentBody alcohol education survey. Part Two is available 60 days after the students completion of Part One and is due Oct. 22.

Never too early to start your career plan

Visit Career Services to get information and map out your career path.

www.sandiego.edu/careers

Show how much you care!

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

Toreros take to the gridiron!

OCTOBER


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Making healthy choices

All first-year students are required to complete Part Two of the MyStudentBody alcohol education survey. Part Two is available 60 days after the students completion of Part One and is due Oct. 22.

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. Encourage your student to get connected to the USD community by joining a club or organization. www.sandiego.edu/slic

(no classes)

Alcohol Education Part 2 deadline

2014

Graduate School Fair

COLUMBUS DAY

HALLOWEEN

Fall Holiday

YOM KIPPURMass for Peace is every Wednesday



Career Services: Majors Fair

Staying on campus for Thanksgiving?

Students must confer with their resident assistant about plans to stay on campus during the Thanksgiving break. International students are encouraged to consult with the International Center for suggestions on how to spend the holiday break.

Midterms already?

Students can receive tutoring, coaching or extra help by stopping by the Center for Student Success. Visiting professors and gathering classmates for study groups also help when preparing for midterm exams. www.sandiego.edu/usdcss

Time to register for spring courses!

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

Camping trip with Outdoor Adventures on Mount San Jacinto

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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

Last day to withdraw from

classes with a W

(offices closed)

(offices closed)

2014

VETERANS DAY

THANKSGIVING DAY

Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes)


Alumni Event: Networking

with the Pros



UNIVERSITY MINISTRY SEARCH RETREAT

SEARCH RETREAT

Multicultural Night

Thanksgiving Dinner

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Time for parents and families to get involved!

Now that you have one semester of USD experience, its time to join the Parent Ambassador Program. www.sandiego.edu/parents

Time for finals!

Students are preparing for final exams, so anxiety and stress can be 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

Founders Chapel Candlelight Mass

DECEMBER


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Time for parents and families to get involved!

Now that you have one semester of USD experience, 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

2014

Last day of classesFinals Feeding Frenzy

Alumni Christmas Mass

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

HANUKKAH BEGINS

HANUKKAH ENDS

CHRISTMAS DAYCHRISTMAS EVE KWANZAA BEGINS

NEW YEARS EVE




Study Days

Study Days

How did your student fare this past semester? Learn about the first-year experience at www.sandiego.edu/fye and about transfer student support at www.sandiego.edu/usdcss/programs/transfer.php to understand your students journey at USD.

Its Greek Life season!

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

Sorority: Jan. 20-25 Fraternity: Feb. 10-17

Grandparents Weekend at USD

Look online for details about next months event.


USD student giving back to the community

JANUARY


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How did your student fare this past semester? Learn about the first-year experience at www.sandiego.edu/fye and about transfer student support at www.sandiego.edu/usdcss/programs/transfer.php to understand your students journey at USD.

Grandparents Weekend at USD

Look online for details about next months event.


2015

(offices closed)

Spring Semesterclasses begin

All Faith ServiceFirst day to use meal plan

Final registration/ fee payment without penalty

Late registration fee begins

Residents move-in for spring semester beginning at 10 a.m.

Spring Parent and Family Orientation

~Offices Closed~

KWANZAA ENDS

NEW YEARS DAY

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY

NEW TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION

Start researching

internships for the summer!sandiego.edu/

careers

No Classes




Start the semester strong!

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

Its time to sign up for housing!

Sign-ups to live on campus during the 2015-16 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 2015-16 academic year! www.sandiego.edu/financialaid

Grandparents Weekend 2014

FEBRUARY


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2015

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 Multicultural Center www.sandiego.edu/unitedfront

Financial aid applications for

summer sessions 2015 available

Alumni and Class Legacy Scholarships

application due

(Classes in session)

PRESIDENTS DAY

VALENTINES DAY

MENS LEADERSHIP RETREAT

MENS RETREAT

EMPOWER WOMENS LEADERSHIP RETREAT

WOMENS RETREAT

Spring Alcal Bazaar

CHINESE NEW YEARASH WEDNESDAY


Last day to enroll in classes and drop a class

without a W



Be safe during Spring Break!

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

How will your student spend the summer?

Explore summer jobs, make plans to study abroad and consider taking a class during summer sessions. www.sandiego.edu/careers, www.sandiego.edu/studyabroad, www.sandiego.edu/special_sessions

March Madness!

Catch a Torero basketball game! www.usdtoreros.com

Diego the Torero is ready for March Madness!

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MARCH


Be safe during Spring Break!

The Department of Public Safety is always available for assistance 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

2015

Priority deadline for

USD financial aid/FAFSA

applications for 2015-16

United FrontMulticultural Center

Formal Dance

Career Services: Career ExpoPriority deadline

for summer sessions 2015 financial aid

applications

~ Spring Break (no classes) ~

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

housing

CESAR CHAVEZ DAY

(no classes)

Spring Holiday

ST. PATRICKS DAY

PURIM

Deadline to select grade or pass/fail option




Changemaker Summer Fellows

Application Deadline

Student Alumni Association

Etiquette Luncheon

USD families partner with Rebuilding Together for a community service project

Be Blue, Go Green!

Celebrate Earth Day and learn about USDs sustainability efforts. 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

APRIL


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2015

Walk-in registration begins for summer

sessions 2015

Last day to withdraw from

classes with a W

Final fee payment deadline for

summer sessions2015

Class reservation begins for Fall 2015

(offices closed)

~ Spring Break (no classes) ~

Like us on Facebook

Check out our Facebook page regularly to maximize your connection to USD.

www.facebook.com/USDParents

UNIVERSITY MINISTRY SEARCH RETREAT

RETREAT CONT.

GOOD FRIDAY

EASTER

CHANGEMAKER CHALLENGE EARTH DAY

Take a Torero to Lunch


Residents may return to their rooms

starting at 10 a.m.

Founders Chapel Mass is every Sunday

at 7 and 9 p.m.

CHANGEMAKER ASHOKA U STUDENT LEADERS SUMMIT

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

The Torero Store has a great selection of care packages.

Purchase a good luck with finals week care package for your student! www.usdtorerostores.com

Family Celebration, USD Commencement Ceremony

CommencementCeremonies

Celebrate your students successes!

Congratulate them for a job well done and for making it through their first year at USD.

Does your student need a summer job?

Career Services can help with their 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

The Torero Store has a great selection of care packages.

Purchase a good luck with finals week care package for your student! www.usdtorerostores.com

2015

Last day of classes

Last day to use meal plan

Candlelight Mass at Founders

Chapel

Residents must move out by noon or 24 hours after

last exam

(offices closed)



Finals Feeding Frenzy

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CINCO DE MAYO

MOTHERS DAY Study Days

MEMORIAL DAY

CommencementCeremonies

Diversity Banquet

Your student is home for the summer months. Listen as they reflect 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

Jacarandas in full bloom in front of the Immaculata Church

JUNE


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2015

Save the Date! USD Wine Classic

July 19, 2015 Supporting student

scholarshipswww.usdwineclassic.com

First day of summer sessions

FLAG DAY

FATHERS DAY


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usd parent calendar 2014-2015

Documents

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usd community

usd students

usdbartell hotels partnership

usd family amenities

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