METRO ACADEMY’S
FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE GATOR EDITION
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Welcome............................................................... 3 Academic Resources ........................................... 4 Health Services.................................................... 5 Employement Tips ............................................... 6 Finance Resources .............................................. 7 Fun Resources ..................................................... 8 Campus Map........................................................ 9 Resources by Building ....................................... 10
WELCOME TO SFSU
Welcome to SF State! Your hard work has paid off and you are officially a college student! As you embark on this new journey you might be feeling a million different emotions followed by many questions. At Metro Academy we strive to ease your transition from high school to college by providing both academic and personalized support. SF State is home to many great programs that like Metro, are here to help you. Use this survival guide to learn about some of these programs you can take advantage of. Remember that we are here for you so don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you need additional help. Good Luck! -Lygia & Mario Office: HSS 300 Phone: 415.338.7673 Phone: 415.405.0737
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ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Although college is about new experiences, always keep in mind that academics should remain your primary focus. Make sure to take advantage of these academic resources throughout the school year. Campus Academic Resource Program (CARP) CARP is a free student tutorial and academic support program. They offer tutoring in topics such as math, science, business, writing, academic skills and more. On top of their tutoring services, CARP also has ongoing workshops throughout the academic school year in several areas. Office: HSS 344/HSS 346 Phone: 415.405.0971 Web: www.sfsu.edu/~carp1 Learning Assistance Center (LAC) LAC offers tutoring for reading, writing, math, and science. They offer many different kinds of tutoring including same-day, weekly, and small group tutoring. Office: HSS 348 Phone: 415.338.1993 Web: www.sfsu.edu/~lac
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English Tutoring Center (ETC) ETC provides academic support to undergraduate students enrolled in English composition, reading, and English as a Second Language (ESL). ETC also offers English 112 which gives students one unit for meeting with their tutor once a week for one semester. Office: HUM 290 Phone: 415.338.1821 Web: www.sfsu.edu/~etc
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HEALTH SERVICES
Staying healthy is a requirement for success. Luckily, our campus has many health services available to you. Student Health Services (SHS) SHS provides accessible and cost-effective quality medical care for all registered SFSU students. At the health center they provide basic care, laboratory and x-ray procedures, women’s services, Immunizations, pharmacy, nutrition services, preventive medicine, psychiatric care, HIV testing, and much more. Specialty services are also available at additional cost. Office: Student Health Center (next to Burk Hall) Phone 415.338.1251 Emergency: 415.338.2222 Email: shsdir@sfsu.edu Web: www.sfsu.edu/~shs Counseling and Psychological Services Center The CPSC provides psychological counseling to students. Professionally licensed marriage and family therapists, psychologists and clinical social workers are present to help with any issue you may be undergoing. Confidential services are provided to all current SFSU students as part of your student health fee. Office: SSB 208 Phone: 415.338.2208 Emergency: 415.338.2222 National Suicide Hotline: 1800.784.2433 Web: www.sfsu.edu/~psyservs
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EMPLOYEMENT TIPS
Gaining experience in your field while in college is key in ensuring employment upon graduation. If you will need to work while in school consider a position on campus. Gator Jobs Gator Jobs is a campus wide job listing database. You can upload your resume and search through hundreds of potential employers. Web: www.sfsu.edu/~career/gatorjobs/gatorjobs.htm Jumpstart Jumpstart is a national non-profit that partners college students with low-income preschoolers around the city to prepare them for kindergarten. Phone 415.405.3592 Web: www.jstart.org Gear Up Gear Up is a program that promotes equal access to higher education focusing on middle and high school students. Phone: 415.405.3491 Web: http://coe.sfsu.edu/cahill/Gear_Up.html
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America Reads America Reads is a federally funded program that partners college students with third graders in San Francisco classrooms. Phone: 415.338.6817 Web: http://coe.sfsu.edu/cahill/America_Reads.html
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FINANCE RESOURCES
There are many resources on campus to help you keep your finances on check. If you’re looking for a job or scholarship opportunities, check these out! Financial Aid Office The Financial Aid Office handles everything from grants, scholarships, work-study awards, and loans. If you have any issue with your financial aid award you can visit them at the One-Stop Center. Office: One-Stop Center (SSB, 1st floor) Phone: 415.338.7000 Email: finaid@sfsu.edu Contact: Nancy Jodaitis Email: nancyj@sfsu.edu Web: www.sfsu.edu/~finaid Project Connect Book Loan Service Project Connect exists to promote higher education and facilitate graduation for low income and historically underrepresented communities. Their book loan service allows students to borrow up to two textbooks for the upcoming semesters as long as you keep them in good shape. Through a partnership with them, all of Metro students get priority on borrowing books; make sure to mention you are part of our program. Office: T-139 (Cesar Chavez Student Center) Phone: 415.405.4048 Web: http://asi.sfsu.edu/asi/programs/ project_connect/about.html
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FUN RESOURCES
Everyone needs a little time for fun… right? SF.FunCheap.com A great listing of fun and cheap (mostly FREE) events around the city. SFStation.com SF Station is an online lifestyle city guide covering a wide range of the city’s arts, entertainment and cultural happenings. OnlyinSanFrancisco.com San Francisco is boasting with unique events, use this website to find out what’s going on. Yelp.com Get reviews on great places to eat and enter your own! You can also get reviews on events by visiting their events page: www.yelp.com/events
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SFArts.org From theater and dance to music and museums, SF Arts is the number one guide for all San Francisco art events.
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CAMPUS MAP
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RESOURCES BY BUILDING
STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING • Financial Aid: 1st Floor • Registrar: 1st Floor SSB 303 • C.E.A.S.E.: SSB 205. • Counseling and Psychology Services: SSB 208 • Disability Resource Center: SSB 110 BURK HALL • Computer Lab: Hours vary. M-F. BH 217 • Vista Room: BH 401 GYMNASIUM • Open Gym: GYM 121 & GYM 147 • Intramural Sports: www.sfsu.edu/~recsport THORNTON HALL • Math Tutoring: TH 426 • Computer Lab: TH 404 • Observatory: 9th floor (follow signs) HENSILL HALL • Herbarium: HH 429 • Planetarium: TH 422 FINE ARTS BUILDING • FIne Arts Gallery: FA 238 BUSINESS • Computer Lab: BUS 209
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HSS • Learning Assistance Center (LAC): HSS 348 • CARP: HSS 344 • Computar Labs: HSS 219, HSS 290, HSS 383 • Library Computer Lab & Study Hall: HSS 107 • Library Distribution Services: HSS 102 • Library Media Services & Laptop Checkout: HSS 127 • Metro CAD Office: HSS 300
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CESAR CHAVEZ STUDENT CENTER • Information Desk: Plaza Level • Computer Lab: T-143 • Rigoberta Menchu Hall: Terrace Level • Book Store: Plaza Level • Campus Copy Center: M 110 • Rack-n-Que: Rec & Dining Level • Art Gallery: Terrace Level • Project Connect: Terrace Level • Legal Resource Center: M 133A HUMANITIES • Tutoring Center & Computer Lab: HUM 294 • Computer Labs: HUM 391, HUM 407, HUM 404. VILLAGE at CENTENNIAL SQUARE • Village Fitness Center : (415) 452-1010 • Subway: OPEN 24 HOURS PARKING & TRANSPORTATION • Shuttle: Free. Pick up & Drop off at Daly City Bart, 19th Ave., creative arts Bldg, Dorms, Annex bldg, University Park North. 7am-5:30pm. • MUNI: www.nextbus.com POLICE DEPARTMENT • Non-Emergency: 338-7200 • Emergency: 911
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