New Student Orientation Handbook 2020 | Presbyterian College

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Class of 2024

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Welcome to Presbyterian College and to New Student Orientation!

Make new friends. Learn your way around campus. Meet faculty and staff. PC students often say that PC feels like a home away from home. And that all starts with New Student Orientation.

Everyone at PC is here to help you succeed in and out of the classroom. So make sure you attend every session during Orientation to learn about the resources available to you. Most important: Have fun, get your college memories. Go Blue Hose!

ORIENTATION 2020 INFORMATION Orientation Schedule at a Glance Zoom Chats: Session A: Mondays at 10:00 am on June 22 & 29, July 6 & 13 Session B: Mondays at 2:00 pm on June 22 & 29, July 6 & 13 Session C: Wednesdays at 2:00 pm on June 24, July 1, 8, & 15 Session D: Wednesdays at 7:00 pm on June 24, July 1, 8, & 15 Session E: Fridays at 10:00 am on June 26, July 3, 10, & 17 Session F: Fridays at 2:00 pm on June 26, July 3, 10, & 17

Weekly Topics: Week 1: Meet your Orientation Group - Welcome to the Blue Hose Family Week 2: Schedule Tips from OLs & Campus Resources - Tools of the College Trade Week 3: Campus Experience - Living Large at PC Week 4: Get Involved - Events, Weekends, and Clubs, Oh My

The Blue Hose Hub: Join The Hub to continue the orientation conversation all summer long! Not only will you meet your fellow classmates, but many current students, faculty, and staff, too. The Hub is just the first of many ways to get involved at PC! Important Dates to Remember Aug. 10 – 13

Aug. 11 – 23 Aug. 17

New Student Move-in (Check email for updates) Welcome Week(s) First Day of Classes

Assistance During New Student Orientation What should I do if I have questions during Orientation?

Ask your Orientation Leader – These students are your guides throughout Orientation and your first semester at PC. They will share their contact information with you in your first group meeting.

Contact any Campus Life Staff member – All PC faculty and staff should be able to help answer your questions about the campus and New Student Orientation. Campus Life Staff will be wearing PC attire and their PC name tags.

Review Orientation booklet – Your schedule will be your ultimate guide to navigating sessions. You’ll find brief blurbs about content, location, and session leaders. This is also available online at: www.presby. edu/campus-life/orientation-programs/ Contact Taylor Dement at 864.833.8475 or tdement@presby.edu – 2nd floor of the Springs Student Center. Jill can direct you to the proper location or resource.

Contact Daniel Adams at 864.833.8013 or dmadams@presby.edu – If you do not need immediate assistance, you can send an email to Ms. Lindquist and she will respond within 24 hours to any of your Orientation questions, thoughts, or concerns.

In the case of an emergency, please call Campus Police at

864.833.8911 or call 911 directly.

Shuckin’ & Shaggin’ Campus Life BBQ Band Party We Live, We Serve Day Dinner with the President

Before You Move In All students should make sure to review the checklist prior to move-in.

Please submit all forms and complete all requirements. www.presby.edu/campus-life/orientation-programs/ Please submit all forms using the links found at the website above.

Students will need to log in with their username and password in order to submit these forms.

Please note: Health forms are MANDATORY for ALL students.

Athletes, these are in addition to any athletics forms.

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Complete the following: Medical Records Medical Care Authorization and Consent Form Communicate with your academic advisor to discuss your course selection and registration for Fall 2020.

Student Model Release Form – This allows PC to use photos or video images of students for promotional use by the College.

Academic and Other Requested Accommodations Forms (Optional) Online Vehicle Registration and Parking Permit Information Family Education Rights and Privacy (FERPA) Form Family Information Form Honor System Acknowledgment Form – Check out the Honor Code in PC’s Blue Book.

Submit photo ID Campus Clarity – a mandatory alcohol education course.

When the course is ready to view, you will receive instructions to your Presby email on how to complete it.

Consider purchasing renter’s insurance.

Information Technology and Password Recovery As a Presbyterian College student, you have access to a wide range of network resources, many of which require user authentication. You can access most of these services via www.presby.edu/students

Having trouble logging in?

1. Email:

Access email, go to mail.g.presby.edu and add your account.

Forgot your password? Contact email_info@presby.edu

2. Bannerweb: BannerWeb provides access to your personal information, registration, and grades. If you have forgotten your pin, enter your ID (Student ID or Login Name) and click on “Forgot PIN.” Answer your security questions to choose a new PIN and log in. If you are still having trouble or have questions, contact bannerweb@presby.edu. For help within BannerWeb, contact the applicable office (i.e. Registrar for class registration; Financial Aid for scholarships).

3. Other College Systems: PC’s WiFi network Printing in the library and computer labs Off-campus access to library online resources (eBooks, Databases, etc.)

To reset your password for these other college systems which share a user authentication system, go to http://password.presy.edu/. You will need to have your Student ID number and the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.

International students, you will use the last 4 digits of your SEVIS ID. For further assistance, contact resnet@presby.edu Note that these three passwords are all independent of each other.

If you change one password, it will not change your password for the other services. Logging in to these resources indicates agreement with the institution’s Acceptable Use Policy, located at http://www.presby.edu/acceptable-use-policy.

Honesty characterizes every aspect of life at Presbyterian College. Without truthfulness, academic communities of servant scholars cannot exist and democracies cannot stand.

The Honor Code By joining our community, you are committing yourself to the vigorous pursuit of truth through liberal learning and to the College's high standards of honesty and honorable conduct.

Since 1915, Presbyterian College students have dedicated themselves to the Honor Code whose clear guidelines and incentives foster an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect among all of the community's members.

Each student is responsible for knowing and adhering to the Honor Code and signs the Roll of Honor to acknowledge a commitment to honorable conduct in all areas of life-social as well as academic, both off-campus and on.

The pledge reads: "On my honor, I will abstain from all deceit. I will neither give nor receive unacknowledged aid in my academic work, nor will I permit such action by any member of this community. I will respect the persons and property of the community and will not condone discourteous or dishonest treatment of these by my peers. In my every act, I will seek to maintain a high standard of honesty and truthfulness for myself and for the College."

At Presbyterian College, students are expected to be honest and honorable in all they say and do. The privilege of being a member of the PC community requires responsibility, and all community members must maintain their commitment to integrity at all times.

Office and Resource Highlights VP of Student Life Dr. Joy Smith | joy@presby.edu | 864.833.8378

Welcome to PC and your first year as a Blue Hose! Whether you enjoy playing sports, attending programs and events, serving in the community, participating in music, or leading others as they work and play, the Campus Life staff is here to enhance your campus experience. Many of us are located in Springs and Laurens Hall, so stop by to see us soon!

Career Development and Student Success careerservices@presby.edu | 864.833.8457

It’s never too early to plan your future. Our staff are friendly professionals who are here to assist you with career-related concerns such as: • Developing a Career Action Plan to identify your next steps in your personal path to find the perfect major or potential career fit following the cycle: Inquire, Decide, Engage, Achieve • Preparing for, searching for, and processing internships • Debriefing online assessments and personality inventories with you: Focus2, InterviewStream, MBTI, or Strong’s Interest Inventory • Preparing for the job search: networking, informational interviews, shadowing experiences. Use Tartan Network, PC’s job board, to search for internships, summer jobs, and professional positions.

• Creating a resume, cover letter, and Linkedin profile • Assisting with graduate school applications, personal statements, and more!

Residence Life

reslife@presby.edu | 864.833.8277

Our office is committed to maintaining a safe and comfortable environment on campus that fosters your intellectual pursuits and creates opportunities for social development. We are responsible for the following important processes: • Managing Please Don’t Snore, new student roommate matching, and all student housing assignments • Supervising the Resident Assistants (RAs) and Resident Directors (RDs) who build community, plan events, and ensure the health and safety of the students and facilities • Supporting students who are: getting involved on campus, handling new or difficult social situations, and developing their personal identity on campus • Holding residents accountable to the Garnet Book’s Code of Conduct and facilitating conduct officer meetings when necessary • Updating student accounts to reflect meal plan selections and room assignment changes Academic Success

Dr. Amy Davis | aadavis@presby.edu | 864.833.8322

If you need academic support, the Academic Success Office is here to help. Some of the ways we can assist you include: • One-on-one meetings with the Coordinator for Academic Success for academic guidance • Development of an individualized academic success plan • Sessions that focus specifically on time management, study skills, and exam preparation • Peer Tutoring Program • Group study sessions • Individual tutoring sessions • Using Starfish to access academic support resources on campus

Religious Life and Service

Rev. Rachel Parsons-Wells | reparsons@presby.edu | 864.833.7000

Religious Life and Service works to weave the PC motto, Dum Vivimus Servimus, While We Live, We Serve, into our life here on campus. With this in mind, there are many groups that can help you live deeply and intentionally during your time as a student.

• Join one of our six religious life groups for faith formation and fellowship.

• Join Celtic Cross to develop faithful leadership.

• Join Student Volunteer Services which includes Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, Thornwell’s Big Brother/Big Sister Program, Special Olympics, and many other opportunities to serve the community.

• Join CHAMPS and become a role model, mentor, and friend to the kids in this community.

It is Presbyterian College’s long-standing tradition to serve the community and world around us. If you have ideas you want to add, feel free to come the office and share!

Student Counseling and Health Services Counseling Center 120 E Calhoun St. | 864.833.8263 | M-F 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. by appt.

Please stop by our office if you are struggling with: • Homesickness • Depression/Anxiety • ADD/ADHD/OCD • Relationship Counseling • Alcohol and Drug Use Disorder • Grief and Loss

Health Services 120 E Calhoun St. | 864.833.8400 | M-F 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. by appt. or walk-in

Student Involvement Daniel Adams | dmadams@presby.edu | 864.833.8013

Student Involvement is here to help you get plugged in to the campus!

65% of college students report meeting and establishing their group of friends through involvement in student activities. Come see us to learn more about campus recreation, fraternity and sorority life, multicultural programs, registered student organizations, the student activities board, and so much more.

Get Involved: 32 academic and professional organizations 10 fraternity and sorority organizations 11 intramural sports and 6 sport clubs 5 political and diversity groups 6 religious organizations Financial Aid Smith Administration Building | finaid@presby.edu | 864.833.8288

The Office of Financial Aid can help you navigate the complexities of the financial aid process. Financing your college experience is a partnership between your family and Presbyterian College, as well as state and federal programs. Our office can answer questions regarding your scholarships, grants, work study, and loans. If you have any questions, please to stop by to see us.

Registrar Smith Administration Building, Suite 112a | 864.833.7084 | registrar@presby.edu

We want to provide you with personalized service. Our website includes important information pertaining to course offerings, registration, transcripts, and other items related to your enrollment at PC.

Campus Police 5th Avenue | campuspolice@presby.edu | 864.833.8301 or 864.833.8911

The Presbyterian College Campus Police office is located on 5th Avenue, right across from the Harper Center. Campus Police officers are available 24/7 to facilitate safety and security for the entire campus community.

• For administrative assistance, call 864.833.8301 Monday -Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All after-hours or emergency calls will reach an officer directly at 864.833.8911.

• You can register your vehicle at https://presby.thepermitstore.com/ which is linked to on the Campus Police website or come by the Campus Police office. All parking regulations can be found at www. presby.edu/campus-life/campus-police/parking-information/.

• Come to the Campus Police office during business (M-F 9:00-5:00) hours to have an ID card or replacement card made.

• Do you need to report a crime or have an emergency? Dial 864.833.8911 or 911. You may also call this number to report any emergency maintenance issues after hours.

Provost Smith Administration Building, Suite 112b | 864.833.8234

If you have questions about academic advising or need assistance in navigating academic programs and procedures, please contact Dr. Alicia Askew, Dean of Academic Programs, atjaaskew@presby.edu or 864.833.8215.

Presbyterian College makes every effort to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and to assist them in obtaining an education. Students with physical or learning disabilities must register with the Office of the Provost to receive accommodations

for normal academic procedures. More information about these policy and procedures can be found on the Accommodations for Disabilities website, www.presby.edu/about/offices-services/office-of-the-provost/ accommodations-for-disabilities/.

Thomason Library

Reference Desk | 864.833.7080* Dan Lee, Reference Librarian | dlee@presby.edu | 864.833.8437 Betsy Byrd, Reference Librarian | eebyrd@presby.edu | 864.833.8313

Thomason Library provides resources and services designed to meet the diverse research and scholarly needs of the PC community, such as: • A collection of books, eBooks, and scholarly journal articles in both print and electronic format • Electronic research guides accessible from the library homepage • Study spaces, including individual and group study rooms, a silent study area, and a group study area • A 24-hour study area for use when the main library is closed • Public computers for printing, accessing the library’s resources, and other student needs • Wireless service throughout the building *For daily hours of operation, please see the library homepage.

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