2020 Fisk University Orientation Guide

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Dear Future Fiskite!

We are so excited to have you joining us, and our Fisk Family. Your hard work in high school has paid off and you are now following in the footsteps of famous scholars, leaders and world changers, who have paved the way for you and your success. Here at Fisk you will be challenged, and pushed to become the best version of yourself. At this University you will have the support of our incredible faculty, staff, and entire administration throughout your time here. Everyone here is thrilled to have you on campus, and share our passion for education and cultivating scholars.

I understand this a transformational time for you, as you begin to leave behind your high school life behind and step into college. We want to make you feel as at home as possible here on campus, and orientation is the first step to making Fisk your home away from home.

This weekend will be the perfect opportunity to get a feel for how transformative your next four years will be, you will get to meet some of your fellow Fiskites, professors and administrators all before the start of the semester. I want you to enjoy and treasure every moment this weekend as it is the first step in your college journey with us here at Fisk University!

I look forward to meeting each and every one of you this year, as you matriculate through your journey.

Fisk today. Fisk tomorrow. Fisk Forever!

All my best,

Kevin D. Rome, Sr., Ph.D President

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Fisk University is not only a university of rich history, and outstanding academics, but because it provides me with a home away from home Fisk will forever be family" - Lolita Harden C/O 2021 Special Ed. Major

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Founded in 1866, shortly after the end of the Civil War, Fisk University is a historically black university and is the oldest institution of higher learning in Nashville, Tennessee.

Fisk’s outstanding faculty and students continue to enhance the University’s national reputation for academic excellence, which is validated year after year by leading third-party reviewers, as well as, by the pool of talented applicants, and the large percentage of alumni who complete graduate or professional degrees and become leaders and scholars in their fields.

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What is P.A.W.S. P.A.W.S. marks the beginning of your college experience at Fisk! During the registration program, you'll have the opportunity to: Meet with an advisor to map out your academic strategy and select fall classes. Advising and registration for Fall classes will be available for high school seniors that have been accepted to the university, have paid the Admission Fee, and have completed the FAFSA. Meet Fisk faculty and staff.

Meet new and current students.

Attend sessions and meet with staff from campus offices such as financial aid, housing, campus safety, and various student support services.

Tour the campus.

Find answers to your questions about being a student at Fisk.

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Should I Attend Absolutely!!!

Newly admitted and....

Recently accepted and graduated/graduating from high school (New Freshman) Student holding an undergraduate degree from an institution other than Fisk University and will be pursuing a 2nd undergraduate degree (2nd degree student) Transferring from a two - or four - year institution (Transfer) 21 years of age or older pursuing an undergraduate degree at Fisk Add a little bit of body text University Classified as an Online Student

Did you Know?

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That Jubilee Hall was the first permanent structure built in the southern United States for Educating African Americans.

Dates

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Session 1

Session 2

June 8-9, 2020

June 11-12, 2020

Session 3

Session 4

June 15-16, 2020

Session 5

July 20-21, 2020

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July 16-17, 2020

Session 6 July 23-24, 2020

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Orientation is mandatory for all new students Students eligible to attend P.A.W.S. Orientation, will incur an orientation fee, regardless of attendance.

The orientation fee for new students is reflected on the tuition bill for the upcoming semester.

The orientation guest fee cannot be placed on the student’s account.

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Orientation registration link and fill in the information requested on the page. Once you have filled in the information, you will be able to select an orientation date as well as register and pay for guests who will attend with the student (a maximum of two guests only).

What's the Cost ?

R e g i s t r a t i o n

Upon completion of your Intent to Enroll with the Office of Admissions & Recruitment, you will receive an email with the P.A.W.S Orientation registration link. Visit the P.A.W.S

New Freshman Student: $100.00

Includes: One night stay in Jubilee Hall Orientation Materials Orientation T-shirt All Meals/Refreshments Trained staff to assist with your transition

Regional Orientation Fee: $35.00 Los Angeles, CA & Houston, TX

Includes: Orientation Materials Orientation T-Shirt Refreshments

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Attending Fisk University was not planned at all, but it’s one of the best decisions I have made, Fisk chose me. If you work with Fisk, Fisk works with you from finding additional funding to pairing you with the right tutor through AESP. Imani Parker C/O 2023 Political Science Major

Majors Offered

School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences

School of Natural Science, Mathematics & Business Biology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics Computer Science

Art English Spanish Music Psychology Sociology & Anthropology Minors Special Education History Offered Political Science Women & Gender Criminal Justice Studies Homeland Security Music

Business Administration Accounting Financial Economics International Business Management Music Business

Music Business Film Studies Interior Design Computer Science

Data Science

School of Graduate Studies Biology Chemistry Physics Psychology Social Justice

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Fisk University also has Consortium agreements with Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, and Watkins Art college Stop by the Registrars Office in Carnegie Hall 1st Floor for more information!

P.A.W.S. Summer Orientation Checklist As you prepare to travel to Nashville for the PA.W.S. Orientation, please use this checklist to ensure you have completed the necessary requirements that will assist in having a stress-free experience!

Admissions admit@fisk.edu Submit FINAL official high school and/or college transcripts Transfer students need to have official transcripts and course description mailed to the Registrar's Office for evaluation Incoming Freshman with AP/IB courses need to request official scores to be mailed to the Registrar's Office Submit official test scores Submit signed scholarship contract

Financial Aid financialaid@fisk.edu Complete the 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) School Code: 003490 Log into CAMS student portal to accept awards and review any requested documentation to complete the verification process prior to arrival. Documents and forms needed can be located by clicking here.

Complete Entrance Counseling by clicking here.

Complete Master Promissory Note by clicking here

Housing & Residence Life residencelife@fisk.edu Submit Housing Application and $200 deposit Submit Immunization and Health Records Complete Housing Contract by clicking here and submit to the above email address.

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Student Accounts studentaccounts@fisk.edu Access the Fisk University Payment Plan Option by clicking here.

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Listed below are a few items we encourage our prospective student to bring to P.A.W.S. Orientation

Comfortable Walking Shoes Sunscreen Robe and/or Shower shoes

Basic Toiletries Shampoo Conditioner Tissue Toothbrush Toothpaste Pillow Bed Sheets Cover/Comforter Change of Clothes Cleaning Wipes Umbrella or Raincoat Snacks (if desired, as meal times are staggered Laptop or Mobile Device Any Necessary Medication

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Important Offices to Remember Office of Admissions: 615-329-8666 Admit@fisk.edu Financial Aid: 615-329-8735 financialaid@fisk.edu Residence Life: 615-329-8843 residencelife@fisk.edu Office of the Registrar: 615-329-8586 registrar@fisk.edu

Office of Student Engagement: 615-329-8635 studentengagement@fisk.edu Campus Saftey: 615-329-8777 safety@fisk.edu Human Resources: 615-329-8718 humanresources@fisk.edu Office of Student Accounts: 615-329-8546 studentaccounts@fisk.edu

Notes:

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Notes From P.A.W.S.

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Welcome Home Class Class of of 2024 2024 We Want to Hear From You !