Welcome to SUNY Orange!

New STARTNew STudent Advising and

Registration TutorialGetting Started at SUNY Orange

Fall 2014

New START Overview (handout)

1.Before Classes Begin:Deadlines, Expenses and other To Do’s

2.Once Classes Begin:Campus Resources & Academic Success

3.Academic Advising at SUNY OrangeNext Steps

4.Online Resources○ Departmental Information○ College Catalog, Student Handbook, Student

Grapevine○ Login to MySUNYOrange: Banner and Student Email ○ Online Schedule of Classes

Before Classes Begin:

Deadlines, Expenses, and Other To Do’s

Fall 2014

Next Steps (refer to handout)

After the New Start workshop you will…1. Meet with an Advisor to discuss class schedule, program

requirements, etc.2. Take registration form to Student Services Central. 3. Pay the $50 non-refundable tuition deposit (see exceptions).*4. Pay tuition by August 4 or at time of registration.

○ If applying for Financial Aid, submit all necessary paperwork

5. Get student ID and parking pass.6. If purchasing your books from the College, buy them during

the first week of classes.7. Submit all relevant official transcripts as soon as possible for

evaluation (AP courses, other colleges, etc.)*See Bursar website for details.

Deadlines Registration:New students’ last day to register for Fall is Friday, Aug. 22 at 5:00 pmTotal Withdrawal:If you will not be attending any or all of your classes, you must withdraw

by Aug. 22 to avoid financial charges. Once the semester begins (Aug. 25) you are financially responsible for any registered classes even if you do not attend.

Adding classes once semester begins:● 1st wk. : requires an advisor’s signature● 2nd wk.: requires signatures from instructor, Dpt. Chair, and Registrar● 3rd wk.: may only add second half semester classes, which begin Oct.

15Dropping and Refunds for full semester courses*:● The deadline to Drop a class for a 75% refund is Friday, Aug. 29, 2014● The deadline to Drop a class for a 50% refund is Friday, Sept. 5, 2014● The deadline to Drop a class for a 25% refund is Friday, Sept. 12,

2014● No refund on or after Monday, Sept. 15, 2014* See Bursar web page for additional info on Refund Policies and Office Hours.

Tuition and Payment

● $50 non-refundable tuition deposit required for all students every semester- except Veterans receiving Chapter 33 (at 100% rate) or Chapter 31 benefits from VA. ○ Students who fail to pay their tuition deposit are subject to having their scheduled

courses deleted, with no guarantee of seat availability when re-registering. Deletion dates on the Bursar’s webpage.

● Balance of tuition and fees is due August 4, or when registering if after due date. After the due date, a late fee of $50 will be applied to students’ accounts. Any account that remains unpaid will be assigned to a collections agency.

● Tuition Payment Plan – allows for payment of tuition and fees in four monthly installments (sign up by July 1, 2014), or three monthly installments (sign up by Aug. 15, 2014), or for those registering after Aug. 15, 2014, two monthly installments (sign up when registering). 

● E-Refunds - all students must enroll and choose a refund option through Higher One. E-Refunds ensure a faster and safer transaction on money coming back from the College. ○ Refund options include:

• A Higher One Checking Account with a debit MasterCard• Direct Deposit into an existing checking or savings account.• Paper Check

● Certificate of Residence – all students must submit within 30 days from the start of the semester to avoid paying non-resident tuition.

● See Bursar website for additional information.

Tuition and Fees Schedule You are responsible for tuition/fees by the payment due date, and have 30 days from the start of the semester to submit proof of residency or you will be responsible for the non-resident charge

on your account.

Financial Aid

● Submit all Financial Aid paperwork as soon as possible so that any aid may be applied to your bill.

● Additional Eligibility Requirements: ● Aid is available for full-time and part-time study.● The classes you register for must apply towards your degree.

College-level prerequisite courses may not always be covered.● Maintain satisfactory attendance● Make satisfactory academic progress

● Refer to the web site for available FAFSA Workshops.

● Regularly check your Financial Aid tab in Banner. Refer to the Financial Aid Office and website for more information about your financial aid status or if you have any questions.

Books

● The Bookstore can tell you what books are required or you can find this information on Banner○ Anticipate $600 per semester for books if going full time

● If your financial aid has not been completed and awarded by the book voucher deadline (Sept. 5, 2014) you will not be eligible for bookstore credit. ○ Not all students receive financial assistance for

books, have an alternate plan in place to purchase your books.

● Buy books at the campus the class is being taught. Optional Textbook Pre-pack – order online (see Bookstore website for details).

● Full refund for books returned in their original condition with the original receipt within five days from the date of purchase through the first two weeks of classes.

● The bookstore will buy back used books at a reduced rateSee Bookstore website for return policy details.

Once Classes Begin:

Campus ResourcesFall 2014

Division of Student Services• Departments include:

Academic Advising Student Services Central Accessibility Services AdmissionsCareer Services & Internships BursarStudent Activities Financial AidStudent Support Initiatives RegistrarWellness Center (Personal Counseling/Health Services)

• Summer Hours: 6/2 - 7/24 open Mon. – Thurs. (closed Fridays)• Supports over 6,000 students on the Middletown & Newburgh

Campuses• Sustainable Campus

● Accommodations differ from high school● Students must provide current documentation of a

disability, complete an intake and request accommodations with sufficient time for the request to be processed

● Students are expected to seek additional resources, attend classes, and comply with academic standards

● Accommodations are meant to provide equal access and students may decide not to use them

● See Accessibility Services for information and questions● Middletown: 3rd fl., Shepard Student Center 348● Newburgh: 1st fl., Kaplan Hall 110

Office of Accessibility Services

Career Services

∙ Provides valuable information to students regarding their chosen careers. If you are undecided about your program, this office offers: ∙ Career advising and counseling: gives you access to various

tools to help you assess your interests, values and skills and help you connect to different career areas as well as provide current job market information. See the Exploring Careers and Choosing a Major on your student portal.

∙ Assistance with creating a Resume and Cover Letter∙ Help preparing for potential job Interviews∙ Access to an Online Job Bank∙ Internship placement∙ Workshops and Job Fairs on campus throughout the

year

Student Activities (Refer to handout)

● Programs and Events on Both Campuses○ Special Trips, Lectures, Concerts, Plays, and

Cultural Events• You can find this information on the Activities

Calendar located in the Student Grapevine. The Grapevine is a student newsletter that is send via email twice a week.

○ I-Connect week: from 9/8 to 9/12○ Opportunities for getting involved on Campus:

• Student Senate• Board Of Activities (BOA)• Clubs and Organizations

Wellness Center

● Health Services, including mental health, offered by the Center free of charge

● Short-term personal counseling available for depression, stress, adjustment to college, family concerns/issues, etc. Referrals available as needed.

● Staffed by a personal counselor, mental health liaison, and registered nurses.

● Available on both campuses○ Middletown – Shepard Center, 2nd floor○ Newburgh – Kaplan Hall, Rm. 322

● Call (845) 341-4870 to schedule an appointment

Once Classes Begin:

Academic Success

Fall 2014

Academic Expectations (Refer to handout)

●College is different from high school○ Amount and level of work , studying and reading

required• 1 cr. = 1 hr. in class + 2 hrs. homework• 15 cr. = 15 hrs. in class + 30 hrs. homework=45

hrs ○ More work out of class than in class○ Classroom expectations of participation and

preparedness●More freedom means more self-

management○ Self-motivation and discipline○ Time management and planning○ Studying, note-taking, reading, etc. are up to you○ Refer to you Student Portal for Resources

Understanding the Syllabus (refer to handout)

●You will receive a syllabus for every course●The instructor’s contract with you●Outlines class expectations, grading and all

assignments● You may not ever get a reminder about when

things are due●Use your syllabus as a tool to plan ahead and

prepare for class●Ask questions when you are not clear about

information on your syllabus

Once Classes Begin

● Attend class - on time and ready to learn.● By the end of the first week, make sure you have all the

books and materials you need for each class.● Participate, do the homework, and study!● Resources to help you succeed:

○ Your Faculty○ Academic Advising Office○ Office of Accessibility Services○ Academic Support Services (hrs./location online)

• On Both Campuses:• Scheduled Tutoring• Math Lab, Writing Lab, BATCAVERN – Bio. and Health

Majors○ Workshops

• Study Skills and Career Workshops (refer to your student portal)

Grades

●Know where you stand in class!○ Unsatisfactory reports (U-grades) are submitted mid-

semester in Banner for students doing less than “C” work. See your instructor(s) to discuss your grades and what you can do to improve.

○ Your end-of-semester grades will be available in Banner under Student Records; they will not be mailed to you!

●Graduation○ Must apply and pay the graduation fee by deadline○ Meet all degree requirements○ Have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Academic Advising at SUNY Orange

Fall 2014

Academic Advising at SUNY Orange

● The primary purpose of Academic Advising is to facilitate student learning and success by collaborating with students to develop and implement meaningful and attainable educational plans

● Developmental approach to advising:ADVISOR/student

ADVISOR/STUDENTadvisor/STUDENT

● Academic Advising syllabus: outlines expectations, requirements, recommendations to ease transition to college

Academic Advising – Advisor’s Role

●Assist students with developing and pursuing goals

●Provide accurate information about programs, classes, resources, services, policies & procedures, etc.

●Assist students with decision making and allow students to make final decisions

●Refer students to resources and opportunities ●Treat students with respect●Be accessible for meetings NOT●Making your schedule

Academic Advising – Student’s Role

●Actively participate in the Advising and education process

●Become knowledgeable about program requirements, prerequisites, college resources, policies and procedures

●Accept responsibility for actions and decisions

●Schedule, attend and be prepared for Advising meetings

●Actively seek out information, services and resources to facilitate success

Advisor Meetings

New students meet with an Advisor in the Academic Advising Office. Assigned Advisor in Banner by the 5th week of

fall/spring semester.

Academic Advising vs. Registration Advising

Discuss long-term goals: Discuss short-term goals: Career/Academic Courses for next semester

● Don’t wait until registration starts to meet!● Plan early and come prepared when you meet with your

advisor.● Review program requirements and schedule of courses

before your meeting. ● Prepare list of questions.

Degree Programs● Transfer-Track Degrees

○ Associate in Arts (A.A.)○ Associate in Science (A.S.)

● Career-Track Degrees○ Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

• Health Programs – Separate Admissions Process● Some Departments Have Both

○ Accounting, Business, Criminal Justice● Certificate Programs● Undecided - consider Liberal Arts major and working with

the Office of Career & Internship Services● Changing Your Major – forms must be submitted within

first 3 weeks of semester to be active for that semester.

Degree Program Notes● Some degrees can be completed entirely at the Newburgh

campus: ○ AA Liberal Arts ○ AS and AAS Criminal Justice ○ AS Human Services ○ AAS Business Management ○ AS Individual Studies (depending on program of study) ○ AAS Nursing

● All others require that you take some classes in Middletown ● Many majors require Day courses

○ Most Health Majors (exception: evening Nursing program in Middletown)

○ AS Engineering Science○ AAS Computer Information Technology○ AAS Office Technologies

Check with an Advisor to see if your program will help you achieve your goals!

Pre-Health Profession Majors

● Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology

● Students are AS Liberal Arts majors until you apply and are accepted to your Health major

● Applications are accepted every year by February 1 to start the program the following Fall semester in Middletown except for Nursing: you can also apply for the Spring program in Newburgh by October 1. (See LPN to RN guidelines online.)

● Health programs are 2 years from the time you are admitted. Total length depends on how many prerequisites you need to do

● See Admissions Information and Departments’ websites for important program details and policies

Placement Test Results

Developmental Courses • Often Prerequisites for:

• Beginning your degree program • Other college-level courses – see permitted lists

• Developmental Course Sequences • Required until RDG, WRT, and/or MAT sequences completed • Special permission to drop• Covered by Financial Aid - if eligible

• Developmental course grades – DVP, DVH, DVF, ZDF• Repeat Policy

• Learning Communities - available to eligible students• Refer to your Test Score Sheet and ask Advisor for more info

Honors Program

If you are a highly motivated student , enjoy challenging in-class discussions and meet one of the following criteria:

● Have a high school GPA of 90 or higher or

● Have a combined SAT score of 1200 in Math and Reading or

● Were in the top 10% of your class in high schoolAND

● Are eligible to take or have completed ENG 101

See Elaine Torda for academic advising (341-4004) or ask your advisor for more information

Key Points to Remember

● Email: Check student email regularly (daily preferred).

● $50 Deposit: Pay by deadline.

● Financial Aid:Target dates - submit all documents ASAP.

● Tuition: You are financially responsible for any registered classes after 8/22/14 - even if you do not attend any of your classes.

● Books: Purchase by the end of the first week of classes. Have alternate plan to pay for them if aid not available.

Learning is not a spectator sport, you must be actively engaged in the process to succeed.

Online Resources

Fall 2014

Home Page: Click “Current

Students”

Division of Student Services

1. Click Admissions

2. Click “Health Professions”

3.Scroll down to view important information

about the health programs

Click “Academic Advising”

Academic Advising Web Page

1. Click under “Continuing Student

Advising” and “All About your

Advisor”

2. Click the back arrow to go back to “Current

Students” Page

Academic Advising Web Page Continues…

1. Under “Advising Resources

” Click “Banner

Self Service”

2. Click the back arrow to go back to “Current Students”

Page

Here you will find tips on how to locate

important information in

Banner

Additional Resources1.Student Handbook2.College Catalog

1. Click on “Academic

Degrees and Programs” 2. Scroll down to

locate YOUR program and requirements

How to Log into MySUNYOrange

Fall 2014

(refer to handout)1. Type Username 2. Type default Password

1. Alerts: require immediate action

on your part

2. Student Grapevine: newsletter

3. Look up your academic advisor contact information

4. You can access many

resources through your student portal

6. Click the “Gmail” box to view your

student information

5. Your student email:

Welcome to your New Account

2. Type security characters3. ”Accept” to Continue

1.Scroll ALL the way down

SUNY Orange Student Email Box

Your SUNY Orange email address

Your name

1. Select the Student Finances tab

2. FA Missing documentation

4. Click Tuition and Fees/Home to view the tuition deposit deadline

3.Select an Aid year to view any missing doc listed here; ask any

questions when you go to Student Services Central

1. Click the “Student Academics” tab

3. My Academic Profile: Select a Term

2. GRADESEND of Semester Grades will

display here ; no grade reports are mailed to students

2. Your assigned Academic Advisor’s name will display here

1. Your academic program will show here

3. Your transcript will list all courses taken at the College

per semester, respective grades earned and your GPA

Registration:1. What are holds?

2. Register for classes: need a Pin# every semester to register online

3. Click “Course Schedule Search”

Select a “Term”

Click “Advanced Search”

1. EXAMPLE#1: ENGLISH, RDG or WRT

Refer to your Placement results, and program sheets to select a

required English class FROM SUBJECT window

You can select a Campus and day, evening, online or

weekend classes

2. Type course number

3. SCROLL DOWN and click “Class Search”

Use “Before You Meet with an Advisor” form to write down this information

“Cmp” indicates Campus

Write down the “CRN #” and class

“SECTION” on your registration form

“Rem” Column indicates remaining seats in any

class or class is “Wait Listed”

1. Click the CRN number to view more

information about the

course

3.Click “View TEXTBOOK Information”

2. “View Catalog Entry”Provides a course

description

2. Click View Books

Click “x” on top right corner and click the back arrow to go back to

the course search engine.

Use ISBN# to purchase

books

Example #2:Select Phys Ed (PES)

under “Subject

Scroll down and click “Class Search”

Scroll Down

Some classes have different

Start dates

When Creating your Class Schedule consider the following:

● Do you have any college credits from prior learning? Make sure you speak with the advisor about this if you do.

● Attending: Full-time or Part-time?

● Begin with English/ Math. What are your Placement results? Do you need to go by Permitted lists?

● Time of day/ format you will attend: Day/Evening/Weekend/Online

● Which campus will you attend? Middletown, Newburgh or: Monroe-Woodbury, Port Jervis, Warwick HS locations

● Do you need a Shuttle Bus ride between Middletown and Newburgh? Check shuttle schedule in your folders

(available during the Fall and Spring semesters)

● Check start dates of classes: Partial Semester Classes

Hope you found this information useful!

What’s NEXT?

●Fill out an Evaluation form ●Fill out top portion of your Registration form ●Using the information you learned, create a

draft schedule while you wait for an Academic Advisor

●Use the “Before You Meet with an Advisor” form to create your draft schedule