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Important Dates…………………………………………………………………..3 Directions to Campus……………………………..…………………………...4 Arriving on Campus……………………………….………………………….…5 Orientation Schedule……………………………………………………….6-8 Parent Orientation Schedule…………………………………………......8 Camp COMPASS…….……………………………………………………………9 Math Placement Exam……….………………………………………..……10 Residence Hall Networking….……………………………………………11 Banking…..…………………………………………………………………………..11 Cashier………………………………..……………………………………………….12 Books…………………………………………………………………………………...12 Calculators…………………………………………………………………………12 Computer Labs……………………………………………………………………12 Vehicle Registration…………………………………………………………….13 Campus Safety…….………………………………………………………………13 Food Service………………………………………………………………………..13 Co-op……………………………………………………………………………………14 Tutoring……….………………………………………………………………………14 I.D. Cards……..………………………………………………………………………14 Class Schedules…………………………………………………………………….14 Area Resources……………………………………………………………………15 Involvement Opportunities………………………………………………..16 Computer Information……………………………………………………….17 Software Information…………………………………………………………17 Phone Directory…………………………………………………………………18
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IMPORTANT DATES 3
B-SECTION FALL SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
B-SECTION SPRING APRIL MAY JUNE
24-26 Camp COMPASS (optional and by application only) 27 Move into Thompson Hall 27-30 Orientation for all New Students 1 First Day of Class 1-2 Late Registration & Drop/Add 12 Mid-Term Grades Due 16 Last Day for Course Withdrawal 22-25 Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) 8 Fall Commencement 10-11 Follow Thursday/Friday Schedule 12 Reading Day (No Classes) 13-15 Final Exams 1 1-2 13 17 24-27 8 11 12 13-15
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First Day of Class Late Registration & Drop/Add Mid-Term Grades Due Last Day for Course Withdrawal Memorial Day Break (No Classes) Spring Commencement Follow Friday Schedule Reading Day (No Classes) Final Exams
DIRECTION TO CAMPUS 4
Approaching Flint from North or South Exit I-75/US-23 onto I-69 East and follow directions from the Eastbound. Highway I-69 Eastbound (from West) Exit I-69 onto Hammerberg Road (exit 135). Turn Left (North) onto Hammerberg Road. Merge into the right lane. Go straight through the first traffic light, and then merge right onto Miller Road. Continue straight (North) at first light which will turn into Fox Street. Continue straight (North) at second light which will turn into Chevrolet Avenue. Turn left (West) into Kettering University’s Parking Lot 3. This is the first driveway on the left before the University Avenue traffic light. Highway I-69 Westbound (from East) Exit I-69 onto Hammerberg Road (exit 135). Turn Right (North) onto Hammerberg Road staying in the right lane. Just before the next traffic light merge right onto Miller Road. Continue straight (North) at first light which will turn into Fox Street. Continue straight (North) at second light which will turn into Chevrolet Avenue. Turn left (West) into Kettering University’s Parking Lot 3. T his is the first driveway on the left before the University Avenue traffic light. 4
ARRIVING ON CAMPUS 5 When arriving on campus, please check-in at the tent in the parking lot behind Thompson Hall. You will receive your room assignment at this time. Park as close to the residence hall as possible for ease in unloading your vehicle. When finished, please move your car to another parking space so others can unload. Members of our fraternities and sororities will be available to help you carry your belongings to your room. If you need shuttle service from Flint Bishop Airport, the bus station in Flint, the train station in Flint or hotels in Flint to Kettering, please call the office of Student Life at (800) 955-4464 x9871 to make arrangements at least 1 week in advance. Please note, you are responsible for transportation from Detroit Metro/City Airports.
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ORIENTATION SCHEDULE 6
Thursday, September 27th 8:00 AM-Noon Noon– 1:20 PM 1:30-2:30 PM 3:00-4:15 PM 3:00-4:15 PM 4:15-5:00 PM 5:00-6:30 PM 6:30-8:00 PM 8:00-9:30 PM 10:00-12:00 PM
Move-In to Thompson Hall Lunch, Sunrise & Sunset Rooms New Student Convocation, Rec Center Parents’ Information Session, International Room Student Information Session, McKinnon Theater Parent Good Byes Dinner, Sunrise Room Unit Meetings Hypnotist, McKinnon Theater Open Recreation, Rec Center
Orientation Events Subject to Change Andy Breed Orientation Director Senior 3 Computer Science Toledo, OH
Nicole Ellison Orientation Director Senior 3 Biochemistry Lake Orion, MI 6
Friday, September 28th 7
8:00-9:00 AM
9:00-11:00 AM 9:00-10:30 AM 11:00 AM– 12:00 PM 12:00-1:30 PM 2:00– 3:00 PM 3:00-4:00 PM 4:00-6:00 PM 4:00-4:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM 8:00-11:00 PM
Hot Breakfast, Sunrise Transfer Student Meeting, Room A Math Placement Exam, AB 3-501 “Making your Professor your Supporter”, International Room Academic Luncheons Campus Safety, International Room “Alcohol Awareness 101”, McKinnon Thea ter Taste of Flint, Downtown Multicultural Reception, WRC Dinner, Sunrise Bowling
Saturday, September 29th 8:00-9:30 AM 10:00-12:00 PM 12:00-1:00 PM 1:30-4:00 PM 5:00-6:00 PM 6:30-8:30 PM 10:00 PM
Hot Breakfast, Sunrise Campus Familiarization Lunch, Sunrise Unit Competitions, Beach Dinner, Sunrise Finding Common Ground and Embracing Differences, McKinnon Mock Rock, McKinnon
Nick Foggia Orientation Leader Sophomore 1 Computer Science Brownstown, MI
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Sunday, September 30th 8
8:00-9:30 AM 10:00-11:00 AM Noon-1:30 PM 2:00-2:30 PM 4:30-6:00 PM 5:00-6:30 PM 6:30– 7:30 PM
Hot Breakfast, Sunrise CRU Religious Service Club Expo/ Greek BBQ, Pool Wrap Up and Tours Dinner New Women Students’ Dinner, Sunset Room Panhellenic Council Dessert Reception, Gold Room
PARENT SCHEDULE Thursday, September 27th 8:00 AM-Noon Noon-12:40 PM 12:40-1:20 PM 1:30-2:30 PM 3:00-4:15 PM 4:15-5:00 PM
Help move in to Thompson Hall Lunch A-L Lunch M-Z Convocation Parent Orientation Program Time for Good byes
Events & Times Subject to Change
Victoria Sprague Orientation Leader Senior 2 Mechanical Engineering Cypress, TX
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CAMP COMPASS 9
Don’t Miss the Bus! Apply to attend CAMP C.O.M.P.A.S.S.! This is your chance to meet the leaders at Kettering University – members of student government, officers of student organizations, and leaders in fraternities and sororities. Rub elbows with 10 of the best and brightest students at Kettering University and increase your chances for success on campus. Campers will leave Kettering University by bus on Monday, Sept. 24 at 4:00 pm for Grace Adventures in Mears, Michigan and will return to campus on Sept. 26. Activities at the camp include outdoor and indoor ropes courses and climbing walls, as well as cooperative and initiative activities. Develop leadership skills and build community with your fellow new students. You’ll get the chance to move into the residence hall from 11—3 pm Sept. 24, before the crowd arrives on Thursday morning. But hurry! Attendance is limited, so complete the application at http://www.kettering.edu/ sites/default/files/resource-file-download/Camp%20COMPASS%20Application% 202012.pdf OR Contact Deborah Stewart at 1.800.955.4464 ext. 9679
or Email: dstewart@kettering.edu Jorge Horcasitas Orientation Leader Senior 2 Computer Engineering El Paso, TX
Katie Dale Orientation Leader Senior 1 Industrial Engineering Novi, MI
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MATH PLACEMENT EXAM 10
The Mathematics Placement (MP) Examination is for new freshmen and new transfer students entering Kettering University. University policy states that all entering students who have not received transfer credit or Advanced Placement credit for the first calculus course, MATH-101, are required to take the MP Exam. We realize that students who take their AP Exams in the spring will not receive their exam score from the College Board until the end of June/ early July. These students should go ahead and take the MP Exam. Your AP Exam score will always take precedence over the MP Exam score. Our experience shows that a student’s score on the MP Exam is the most direct and effective indicator of the student’s math skills. The placement examination has one goal: to place the student in the course which best
matches the student's university major and mathematics skill level.
NOTE 1: The MP Exam will be activated for new students once they have paid their $300 enrollment deposit to Kettering University. NOTE 2: Your score on the MP Exam will not affect the status of your admission to Kettering University. Process The MP Examination is administered on-line, prior to the start of your 1st term at Kettering. The MP Exam may be taken at most twice. If you neglect to take the MP Exam, and you do not have Calculus I credits, you’ll be placed into MATH-100 - College Mathematics. Questions about the MP Exam may be directed to: Nancy Stock in the Mathematics Dept., email: nstock@kettering.edu, or 800-955-4464 x7999, (810-762-7999). 10
DETAILED INFORMATION 11
Residence Hall Networking Our Residence Hall has a fully functional network. Each room is equipped with a connection for voice (phone), video (cable TV), and data (internet access). Those wishing to access the computer network will need to have Ethernet cards in their computers with an RJ45 jack or "TP" designation. Cable TV is provided for those with TV and a standard type F coaxial cable. All students living in the Residence Hall will need to provide their own phone. When dialing from Thompson Hall you must dial 6 to get an outside line. To dial an on-campus telephone number, just dial the last four numbers. You must use a phone card with an 800 area code for long-distance calling. Banking A 24-hour ATM machine located in the Campus Center is directly affiliated with Chase Bank, and nationally with Cirrus, Plus, Magic Line, and Network 1.
Adam Trojanek Orientation Leader Senior 3 Mechanical Engineering Lombard, IL
Ian Welsh Orientation Leader Senior 1 Chemical Engineering Naperville, IL
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Cashier There is a Cashier's Office on campus. During operating hours the Cashier will: - cash personal checks ($150 or less) - collect payments for fines or miscellaneous charges to Kettering - reimburse petty cash requests ($200 or less) Books The Campus Bookstore offers all you need, including used books and rental books. Talk to upperclassmen, you can often save money by buying used books from them. It is recommended by the bookstore that you go to your first class and let the professor confirm what books will be needed before you purchase them. Calculators A TI 84 or above is recommended. Computer Labs There are computer labs in the Academic Building and on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Residence Hall. Most are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Julie Clark Orientation Leader Senior 1 Mechanical Engineering Orchard Lake, MI
John Crimmins Orientation Leader Senior 2 Industrial Engineering Indianapolis, IN 12
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Vehicle Registration All vehicles on campus must be registered with a visible parking permit. Registration can be completed online at https://aimsweb.kettering.edu/ and parking permits can be picked up at the campus safety desk in the Great Court of the Campus Center. Campus Safety Campus Safety is a service organization which exists for the protection of the campus community. Safety Officers are on duty around the clock. Services provided are: locking and unlocking rooms; jump starting vehicles with dead batteries; responding to campus emergencies; foot and motor patrol; and enforcing parking regulations. An escort service is also provided by Campus Safety by calling 762-9501 or stopping by the Campus Safety Desk in the Campus Center. Sodexo Campus Food Service Food service at Kettering University is provided by Sodexo Campus Services. The Campus Center houses two dining rooms on the second floor. The Sunrise Room serves all new students via a full board plan which is mandatory for the first two academic terms. Retail food and snack purchases can be made in the Sunset room with cash or your bonus bucks from your meal plan. There is no food service during long holiday weekends. You can make arrangements with Sodexo for food during closed periods at an additional cost.
Julia Hershey Orientation Leader Senior 1 Mechanical Engineering Akron, OH
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DETAILED INFORMATION 14
Co-op Whether you have already secured co-op employment or are actively searching for a position, make an appointment to visit your co-op manager during your first week on campus! Tutoring is available!
Student Academic Resource Center
Don’t wait until it is too late! Tutoring is available in the Student Academic Resource Center in 3-342 in the Academic building. The center is staffed by Kettering’s top students and open about 60 hours a week.
Residence Hall Tutors
There are tutors available in the residence hall on the first floor. Check with your RA for contact information. I.D. Cards All students are required to have a picture I.D. The I.D. card is necessary for entering the residence hall, recreation center, academic buildings, campus center, checking out items from the library, obtaining dining services and cashing personal checks. Replacement of a lost I.D. card is $10. Pictures will be taken during move-in in the Thompson Hall lobby. Schedules Class schedules for first-time students are prepared for you by Academic Services following the math placement test exam results. If you have a problem with your schedule, contact the Registrar’s office. Schedules will be available Friday evening of orientation. Registration for following terms will be completed by the student after academic advisement. Information on the process will be provided to you around the middle of your first term. Joel Bloch Orientation Leader Sophomore 1 Mechanical Engineering Burlington, MI
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Chris Colten Orientation Leader Sophmore 2 Business Wheaton, IL
AREA RESOURCES 15 Hotels Courtyard by Marriott (810) 232-3500 Holiday Inn (810) 232-5300 AmericInn (810) 233-9000 Wingate Inn (810) 694-9902 Shopping Genesee Valley Mall 3341 Linden Rd. (810) 732-4000 Courtland Center 4190 Court St., Burton (810) 744-0742 K-Mart 3083 Miller Road (810) 238-2615 Meijer's G-4333 W. Pierson Road (810) 732-3100 Target 3515 Miller Road (810)n230-7310 Wal-Mart 4313 Corunna Road (810) 733-5055 Downtown Flint Restaurants Blackstone’s Pub & Grill 531 S. Saginaw St. (234-9011) Hoffman’s Deco Deli & Café 503 Garland St. (238.0074) Barber Dale's Place 2668 W. Court Street (810) 235-1355 Hospitals McLaren Regional Medical Center Ballenger Highway/Beecher Road
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GET INVOLVED 16 HONOR SOCIETIES Alpha Pi Mu Delta Epsilon Chi Kappa Mu Epsilon Eta Kappa Nu Gamma Mu Iota Gamma Sigma Alpha Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Professional Leadership Honor Society Order of Omega Pi Tau Sigma Rho Lambda Robot Society Sigma Alpha Chi Sigma Phi Iota Tau Beta Pi FRATERNITIES Alpha Phi Alpha Beta Theta Pi Delta Chi Delta Tau Delta Kappa Alpha Psi Lambda Chi Alpha Theta Xi
Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Sigma Nu
SORORITIES Alpha Kappa Alpha Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Gamma Delta
Delta Sigma Theta Alpha Sigma Alpha
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES American Marketing Association American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Institute of Electrical & Electronics Institute of Industrial Engineers National Society of Black Engineers Society of Automotive Engineers Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Society of Manufacturing Engineers Society of Women Engineers Society of Physics Students 16
STUDENT SENATE Finance Council Operations Council Academic Council Activities Council Athletic Council CLUBS Allies Aquaneers Asian American Association Black Unity Congress Cliffhangers (Rock Climbing) Dance Club Firebirds Car Club Gaming Green Engineers Org. Grill Club International Club Karate Club Laser Tag Outdoors Club Open Source Paintball Physics Club Off-Road Club Real Service Soccer Club Technician Newspaper Trap & Skeet Club WKUF Radio Station INTRAMURAL SPORTS (See complete list in student handbook) TEAM SPORTS Hockey Kettnetic Thunder (Ultimate Frisbee)
COMPUTER RECOMMENDATIONS 17
Recommended Minimum Desktop Processor: Intel Core2Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II X3 720 Memory: 4 GB DDR2 6400 RAM Storage: 120 GB+ hard drive Video: AMD Radeon HD 4770 or nVidia GeForce 9800 GT Audio: Any integrated audio card Peripherals: Dual-layer DVD multi-format optical writer 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, integrated or discrete Recommended Minimum Laptop Processor: Intel core2Duo T5450 or AMD Turion X2 RM-74 Memory: 2GB of RAM appropriate for the processor type Video: AMD Radeon Mobility 3200 or nVidia GeForce Go 8400 GS Peripherals: Dual-Layer DVD multi-format optical writer 10/100 Ethernet port Built in wireless with support for 802.11b/g* Please Note: The above listed specifications are minimum specifications only. Kettering University does not promote one brand of PC over another; however Dell does provide a discount price to Kettering students. Visit the Information Technology web site and Student Resources for the Dell discount information. Software Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Office 2007/2010 Adobe Acrobat Reader Spyware Blocker Mcrosoft Windows Internet Explorer7/Mozilla Firefox All computers accessing Kettering resources must have an antivirus application. This application must be kept updated at least daily as new viruses are being introduced into the internet at an alarming rate. Visit the Information Technology website for available discounts for students. *Kettering University has wireless capability in most areas of the campus 17
IMPORTANT NUMBERS18 Please call us at 1-800-955-4464 and dial the four digit extension number to find answers to your questions or dial locally 762 and the four digit extension. Academic Services/Scheduling
9583
Admissions/Tuition Deposit
7865
Billing
9552
Camp COMPASS
9679
Campus Safety/Parking (non-emergency)
9501
Cooperative Education and Career Services
7865
Custodial Services/Maintenance Services
9750
Emergency Response from Thompson Hall
5555
Financial Aid
7859
Greek Life
9743
Housing/Residence Life
9503
Insurance
9650
Office of Multicultural Student Initiatives
9825
Orientation
9679
Parents Information
9679
Recreation Center
9732
Sodexo Food Service
9861
Student Accounts
9552
Student Activities
9871
Transfer Credits
9583
Wellness Center/ Health Forms Women Student Affairs
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9650 9540