Trinity University Parent Guide 2017 - Logistics

THE LOGISTICS ISSUE

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WELCOME

Welcome to the Logistics issue of the Trinity University Parent Guide!

Dear parents and other family members, It is a pleasure to welcome you into the Trinity University community! Please know that we are student-centered and will focus our energies on student success. Hopefully you will see the growth of your young person over the course of their time with us.

If the success of your student is ever in jeopardy, we will do everything we can to work with you as partners in the best interest of your student.

Additionally, I hope you see this, our initial communication with you, as a comprehensive and thoughtful basis of an open and trusting relationship. We work hard to communicate well with families because we know how much time, emotion, love, and money you have invested in your students. We all look forward to our future together.

Sincerely,

David Tuttle Associate Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students deanofstudents@trinity.edu

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SUMMARY

Get Connected Connect with other Trinity parents FACEBOOK: Join the ‘TU Parents’ group EMAIL: Look for the TrinitE Parent and Family email newsletter PARENT PERSPECTIVE BLOG: Read the blog written for Trinity parents, by Trinity parents: tuparentperspective.blogspot.com WEBSITE: Visit Trinity’s parent webpage at gotu.us/parents DEAN OF STUDENTS BLOG: Check it out at trinitydean.blogspot.com

Keep up with campus /TrinityUniversity @Trinity_U @TrinityU

Follow campus life Watch live events on campus, including lectures and home athletic games, at live.trinity.edu.

Download the TU Life mobile app to check academic and financial information, view campus event information, explore the campus map, and much more.

Make sure you’re receiving the communication you need. Send updated parent contact information to Terry Card at tcard@trinity.edu.

Upcoming Student Deadlines JUNE

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Housing and Academic Interest forms due*

Health Record form due*

Educational Loan paperwork completed

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“Campus Clarity: Think About It” course due

Last day to submit Student Health Insurance Plan waiver*

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Fall semester tuition payment due

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Last day to submit Tuition Refund Plan waiver

You’ll read more about these deadlines throughout this issue. * Forms available through the Applicant Status Page

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FINANCIAL

Student Financial Services

Trinity encourages students to get familiar with the Student Account Suite, the University’s online payment system that allows students and authorized users to view statements, pay online, and set up a payment profile for E-Refunds. The Student Account Suite can be accessed at payonline.trinity.edu. Student accounts are in the name of the student, and they must authorize others to access their account. Please verify your student has established access for you. Finances are to be settled before students begin classes each semester.

Where and when can I see my student’s bill?

Fall semester E-Bill AU G U S T statements are posted to the Student Account Suite in mid-July, and SATURDAY payment is due Aug. 5.

Fall tuition Spring semester E-Bill payment due statements are posted to the Student Account Suite in mid-December, and payment is due Jan. 5, 2018.

Monthly E-Bill statements are produced on the 1st or nearest business day.

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What if my student has received financial assistance from Trinity?

Grants and scholarships AU G U S T administered by Trinity will be applied to students’ accounts prior to the TUESDAY first day of class each Educational Loan semester. If you are paperwork completed planning on using educational loan funds to address student account charges, all Educational Loan paperwork should be completed by Aug. 1 and loan funds secured for disbursements.

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What if my student has received financial assistance from sources other than Trinity?

Assistance from sources other than Trinity, such as scholarships or educational benefits, must be reported to the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible. Notify us of these types of resources by submitting the External Scholarship Notification form or by submitting a copy of the scholarship notification letter. External resources should be mailed to: Trinity University Student Financial Services Financial Aid Office One Trinity Place #77 San Antonio, TX 78212-7200

Does Trinity offer payment plans?

Trinity offers payment plans for fall and spring terms. Enrollment for the fall 2017 semester plan will open when students receive their online E-Bill in mid-July. The payment plan consists of four fixed monthly installments with a $30 enrollment fee. Please note that students must enroll in a new payment plan each semester.

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Can a third party sponsor pay my student’s bill?

Trinity University will accept payments from a third party sponsor (e.g. outside agency, employer or State Prepaid Plan) that agrees to pay directly to Trinity all or part of the tuition and fees. Students must provide a written agreement from the third party.

What if my Tiger is an international student?

View “Managing Your Money” in the International Student Handbook at gotu.us/j9w2g for more information on financial services related to international students.

To access Student Financial Services forms, go to gotu.us/uihlx.

INSURANCE MATTERS

Health Insurance The University requires students to maintain health insurance coverage. All students are eligible for care in Health Services regardless of their health insurance.

To comply with the mandatory health insurance requirement, all students will be billed for annual coverage of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) on the fall semester E-Bill statement each year.

The premium for 12 month coverage for the 2017-2018 year is $1,452. Details about the SHIP are available on the Academic Health Plans website at trinity.myahpcare.com.

Declining Student Health Insurance Plan

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If students have health WEDNESDAY insurance coverage Student Health through another source Insurance Plan and want to decline the waiver due SHIP offered through Trinity, they must submit an online insurance waiver annually. The online health insurance waiver will be available beginning July 10 through Aug. 30 in the Applicant Status Page, through email, and at trinity.myahpcare.com/waiver.

A completed waiver allows students to decline coverage and have the charge reversed from the student account. If the waiver is not completed by the deadline, students will be enrolled in the SHIP and the corresponding charge cannot be removed.

Enrolling in Student Health Insurance Plan Students who plan to be covered by the SHIP with United Healthcare should enroll through the online waiver. Once students log in, they may select the green button for “Yes, I want the insurance.” By selecting this option, students can access benefits immediately when the term begins on Aug. 10.

Students will receive login and waive or enroll instructions by Trinity email. Call Health Services at 210-999-8111 for questions. Online waivers must be completed annually. View more at trinity.myahpcare.com.

“Check your health insurance for doctors in the area before you decline the student health insurance” to make sure, if you’re not from San Antonio, that your student has access to medical services in San Antonio under your family coverage.

— PARENT OF A ’20 TIGER

Tuition Refund Plan

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On occasion, students face the decision whether to withdraw WEDNESDAY from all classes for a Tuition Refund semester. The Tuition Plan waiver due Refund Plan provides a unique insurance option for protecting the financial investment impacted by such a decision. Upon claim approval, refunds up to 100 percent are issued on withdrawals for documented medical reasons and up to 60 percent on withdrawals for documented psychological reasons.

Students will be billed $262 for the 2017-18 Tuition Refund Plan. Students may opt out of this coverage by completing the online waiver at tuitionprotection.com/TU beginning July 10 through Aug. 30.

Property Insurance Trinity University is not liable for losses to persons or property caused by theft, burglary, fire, flood, or water. Students should maintain their own property insurance to cover any such losses.

Check your homeowner’s insurance to see if your student is covered. If students aren’t covered in your homeowner insurance plan, they’re eligible for insurance with a low deductible rate through National Student Services, Inc. For more information, visit gotu.us/3hn11.

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MOVE-IN

Move-in Day Advice

Move-in Day is Aug. 18, which kicks off New Student Orientation and Parent and Family Orientation. If you’re staying at a hotel the night before Move-in Day, please consider taking any priceless items (photos and keepsakes), electronics, jewelry, and other valuables into your hotel room rather than leaving them in a fully loaded vehicle. It’s best to play it safe.

Label all of your boxes with your student’s full name and room number clearly visible. You’ll have volunteers helping unpack your car, so make sure they know where to take your student’s belongings.

Read about Trinity’s Move-in Day from a parent’s perspective at gotu.us/zicu4.

Want the inside scoop on where to stay and what to eat while you’re visiting San Antonio?

Visit gotu.us/sanantonio.

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Move-in Day and Orientation Schedule Move-in and orientation schedules may differ for some students. International students’ Move-in Day is Aug. 16, with International New Student Orientation from Aug. 16 -18. For more information on International New Student Move-in Day and Orientation, visit gotu.us/1re8o.

Transfer students should visit gotu.us/afsqr, while student-athletes in football, soccer, volleyball, or cross country should talk to their sport’s coaches for their move-in date.

For all other students, follow the Move-in Day schedule listed below. Visit gotu.us/opze5 for a more detailed schedule once students receive their housing assignments in July.

PART I Check in to the residence halls LOOK OUT! Team Trinity, a group of volunteers, will swarm your car to help unload your student’s belongings. Please be patient, as the car line to reach the residence halls may be long.

IF STUDENTS HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND WITH THEM: The driver must remain with the car, while students will go to their residence hall floor and pick up their room key from the resident assistant.

IF STUDENTS COME ALONE: Students should stay with their car as Trinity volunteers unload it.

Students will then park and go to their residence hall floor to pick up their room key from the resident assistant. Students should unlock the door for volunteers, then continue on to the Bell Athletic Center.

PART II Head over to the Bell Athletic Center Walk to the Bell Athletic Center, where students will take their yearbook photos, receive their Tiger Cards, and purchase a parking permit if needed.

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your students for the AU G U S T Aramark-sponsored Welcome Picnic, where they can meet staff and FRI-TUES most faculty advisers.

On Saturday, NSO New Student Orientation and PFO run all day, capped off by the Academic Convocation, AU G U S T where you can stay to watch your student officially matriculate into FRI-SUN Trinity University.

Parent and Family Sunday morning’s Orientation Tissues & Tasters casual brunch is the final event of PFO, where you’ll learn AU G U S T about Trinity parent engagement programs.

PFO is not mandatory, WEDNESDAY but strongly encouraged.

First day of class There is no cost to attend, and no prior registration is required. It runs Aug. 18-20.

NSO is mandatory for all first-year and transfer students and runs until the first day of classes on Aug. 23. All students can participate in Welcome Week, Aug. 21-26.

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What is a Tiger Card?

Tiger Cards are the students’ form of identification, key to access certain buildings, and also act as a debit card to use for transactions around campus. Throughout this issue, you’ll see this icon pop up whenever a Tiger Card can be used. For the full list of Tiger Card uses, visit gotu.us/tigercard.

PART III Attend New Student Orientation or Parent and Family Orientation After move-in and check-in on Friday, join us for the kick-off of New Student Orientation (NSO) and Parent and Family Orientation (PFO). Parents and families can attend information sessions Friday afternoon and then get together with

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For a full schedule of events, visit gotu.us/nso.

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RESIDENCE HALLS

Students will receive their JUNE housing and roommate assignments in July. Make sure your student submits THURSDAY the mandatory Housing and Academic Interest Housing and Academic Interest forms by June 1 online forms due through the Applicant Status Page.

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Tiger Cards are used to securely access most residence hall buildings.

The first-year area consists of six buildings on the east side of campus. Check out videos of each of the residence halls and take a virtual tour at gotu.us/ljbha.

Want to send your Tiger a package?

“Your son or daughter will develop new and unique friendships with their room, suite, and hall-mates. Encourage them to participate in all the first week hall activities to get to know those new friends and neighbors who will be closest to them as they make this transition to living on their own. Have suitemates create a very simple emergency contact list of each other’s parents’ phone numbers and post it on someone’s message board, just in case of an emergency.”

— PARENT OF AN ’18 TIGER

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Students receive mail not at their residence halls, but at the Mail Center. In mid-July, all students receive their campus mailbox assignment by email. Students’ campus mailboxes usually remain the same until they elect to move offcampus.

When addressing mail to students from offcampus, please use the format shown below:

Example:

Full Name (student’s name; no nicknames) Trinity University One Trinity Place #____ (student’s mailbox #) San Antonio, TX 78212-7200

sent for Move-in Day arrive no earlier

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LeeRoy Tiger Trinity University One Trinity Place #1234 San Antonio, TX 78212-7200 The Mail Center asks that packages than Aug. 1. For more information, visit gotu.us/mailcenter or email postal@trinity.edu.

DINING

Meal Plans, Bonus Bucks, and Tiger Bucks - oh my!

The 2017-18 meal plans include a combination of board meal points and discretionary declining balance dollars (aka Bonus Bucks), giving students the flexibility to eat at any of the Dining Services/Aramark locations on campus.

Meal Options Semester Meal Allowances provide a certain amount of full-access meals at the RFoC (Real Food on Campus) Mabee Dining Hall using board points that expire at the end of each semester.

Board points are like vouchers used for an all-you-can-eat buffet style breakfast, lunch or dinner. One board point = one voucher.

board points, expire at the end of the academic year in May. Bonus Bucks are a set amount of funds included in most student meal plans and cannot be added to throughout the year.

Bonus Bucks are the second type of tender associated with a student’s meal plan. They are declining balance dollars that can be spent at any Aramark location on campus, retail campus cafes, convenience stores, the RFoC Mabee Dining Hall, and at the Skyline Room. Leftover Bonus Bucks balances carry over from the fall to the spring semester and, unlike any unused

Tiger Bucks is Trinity’s popular declining balance debit card program that is separate from meal plan funds, completely optional, and refundable at the end of the year. Students and parents can deposit funds into a Tiger Bucks account, which can be used at all on-campus point-ofsale devices and at several off-campus local restaurants. To manage their Tiger Bucks debit

account, parents and students can access GetFunds at gotu.us/tzi2a or on the TU Life app.

Funds may be deposited online using a major credit card.

Tiger Cards hold students’ semester meal plan, Bonus Bucks, and Tiger Bucks balances.

Explore semester meal plan and Bonus Bucks information at gotu.us/mealplan and Tiger Bucks information at gotu.us/tigercard.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Health Record Form and Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine Matriculating students J U LY are required to provide a Health Record including a recent physical exam, SATURDAY immunization records, and a tuberculosis Health Record form due screening. The Health Record form is available online at gotu.us/i74xx as well as on the Applicant Status Page. Please help ensure that your student has a physical exam this summer and returns the completed forms to Health Services by July 1.

Texas law requires all new students to have the meningitis vaccination administered at least 10 days before and within the 5 years prior to the first day of class. The date of the meningitis vaccine must be included in the Health Record with either an official copy of the vaccine record or the signature of the health care provider verifying immunizations. The bacterial meningitis

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vaccine is not the only immunization required for students living on campus. The Health Record form will provide information about other required vaccinations.

Health Services Health Services assists students when they get sick or injured and need help managing their health. Registered nurses are available six days a week on a walk-in basis. Students requiring medical treatment may see the University

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physician, by appointment, for a nominal fee four days a week.

When necessary, the nursing staff may assist in locating an off-campus physician who participates with students’ insurance.

Students are responsible for fees associated with treatment obtained away from campus and prescription drugs.

Services available on campus include exam and treatment for illness or injury, most vaccinations, laboratory testing, routine gynecology, and administration of allergy injections. Fees associated with these services will be at or near cost and payable by check, Tiger Bucks or billing of the student accounts.

Health Services does not file insurance claims.

More information about Trinity Health Services is available at gotu.us/healthservices.

Counseling Services Trinity has three mental health counselors who provide free, confidential, short-term counseling to more than 15 percent of students each year.

If students need longer term or more specialized care, Trinity will provide referrals to off-campus counseling professionals. If your student has a history of treatment for mental health issues, please call and consult with one of Trinity’s counselors to coordinate the student’s continuity of care. View more about Counseling Services at gotu.us/counseling.

Wellness Services Wellness Services develops and implements holistic educational outreach projects related to health and success to support students in all aspects of their maturation, growth, and development. Some of the issues Wellness Services assists with include mental health promotion and nutrition and fitness. Aside from group outreach, Wellness Services also offers one-on-one consultations as well as connects students to wellness resources, such as a registered dietitian and the Body Project (body image and self esteem program). For more information, visit gotu.us/wellness.

Student Fitness Students receive complimentary access to athletic amenities at Trinity’s Bell Athletic Center, including an aerobic fitness center, weight room, and dance studio. The Bell Athletic Center is currently undergoing a $15.3 million renovation that will, among other expansions and upgrades, double the size of the current cardio and weight facilities. Some students choose to also utilize the YMCA, which is within walking distance from campus. Student rates for twelve months (mid-August to mid-August) are less than $20 per month, for a rate of $234 per year. The YMCA will have a table at the Bell Athletic Center on Move-in Day for students interested in registering.

Student Accessibility Services Trinity University is committed to providing students with disabilities equal access to University courses, programs, services, activities, and facilities by providing or arranging accommodations, services, training, consultation, and technical assistance. If students have a

disability and will need accommodations while attending Trinity, they will need to register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) by completing the SAS application and submitting appropriate documentation. Once these materials have been submitted, students need to meet with the SAS coordinator to discuss services available at Trinity. If students require accommodations which will require advanced planning, such as housing accommodations or extended time on placement exams administered during New Student Orientation, they are especially encouraged to contact the coordinator as soon as possible to assist SAS in providing these accommodations. For questions, contact Catherine Morell-Nickle, coordinator of Student Accessibility Services, at 210-999-7411.

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SAFETY

Stay Connected Download Trinity’s ELERTS See Say app from Google Play or the Apple App Store.

This app allows students to create instant incident reports, communicate with security personnel, and request a virtual security escort.

Emergency Preparedness In the event of a campus-wide emergency, information will be displayed on the Trinity University website and, in some instances, there may be mass email communications directly to parents. Please know that the first minutes and hours of any crisis are critical and that the

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energy and attention of staff will be on assisting students. Every effort will be made to alleviate the anxiety of family members as quickly as possible. Please learn more from the emergency preparedness web page at gotu.us/5rdca.

Sexual Assault

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During New Student Orientation, students will attend a session FRIDAY on sexual assault and “Campus Clarity: bystander action. The Think About It” sexual assault program course due is supplemented with an online course titled “Campus Clarity: Think About It” that students must complete before they move onto campus.

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This course will be emailed to students and will provide links to Trinity’s sexual assault policy and web page.

Bystander Action Trinity offers a bystander action program to teach students how to safely speak up and/or take action when they encounter problematic situations on campus, such as sexual assault situations and alcohol poisoning. Incoming students will be trained in bystander action during their first semester on campus.

Read about Trinity’s approach to safety, straight from a veteran with the Trinity University Police Department at gotu.us/zs4gc.

GETTING AROUND

Transportation About half of Trinity students bring vehicles to campus. If students are bringing their own vehicles, they may register their vehicles beginning July 5 by filling out the online vehicle registration form and selecting an annual ($75) or semester ($40) pass. Visit gotu.us/pxsb9 for more information.

For students who don’t bring vehicles, there are plenty of options to get around the city: TU SHOPPING SHUTTLE: This free shuttle service is offered on select Saturday afternoons throughout each semester and provides rides to North Star Mall and Target. This service is sponsored by the International Student and Scholar Services Office. See more information at gotu.us/ftdn9.

B-CYCLE: San Antonio B-cycle is a bike sharing program that spans more than 55 stations across downtown San Antonio. Trinity just added its own

station on campus near Verna McLean Residence Hall. For a reasonable membership fee, students can use this service to get around San Antonio.

Learn more at gotu.us/bcycle.

ZIPCARS: Zipcars are a vehicle rental service, and Trinity has two Zipcars available for rental on campus.

Students can apply and receive a Zipcard, which allows them to reserve a car and explore San Antonio. Learn more at gotu.us/zipcar.

UBER: Students can now pay for their Uber rides using Tiger Bucks. See more at uber.com/campus-card.

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TECHNOLOGY

Does your Tiger need to bring a computer to Trinity?

Most students choose to bring their own computer for the sake of convenience and mobility. However, Trinity does provide many student computer labs around campus, so it is not an absolute necessity. The University does not sell computers, but there are discounts available for students that will help lower the cost.

What technology is available in the residence halls?

Each room comes equipped with a cable outlet, as well as basic cable, HBO, and Cinemax.

Students will need a TV monitor with a QAM 256 digital tuner and standard 75 ohm coaxial cable.

Dish Network provides digital cable in HD and SD, and Philo IPTV gives students the ability to watch and record shows using mobile devices or computers.

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Each residence hall’s phone and emergency broadcasting setup is different. Visit gotu.us/ rbz33 for more information.

Make sure your student brings wireless capable devices or wireless cards because there are no ethernet drops in residence hall rooms. There is high-speed WiFi available in every dorm room - in fact, 95 percent of campus is Wifi covered!

Can students use campus printers to print wirelessly?

When visiting, parents can use the TUGuest wireless network, available to campus visitors without a Trinity network ID. Students will use the TUSecure wireless network, a secure connection available to anyone with a Trinity network login. Students will receive their Trinity login credentials over the summer, which will give them access to Trinity email (Tmail) and other applications like TigerPAWS and TLEARN. Tmail is a Google mail account, which includes Google Drive cloud file storage.

Tiger Bucks on your student’s Tiger Card are used to pay for print services at the University’s Ricoh Digital Print Center. Tiger Bucks are also the only option for payment at the Wepa print kiosks located in campus computer labs.

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Trinity provides the Wepa printer system, which allows students to print remotely from their own devices anywhere on campus and pick up the printouts at a kiosk. Students cannot use personal wireless printers, so they should plan to bring a USB cable to connect their printer directly to a computer.

Where can a student turn for technology help?

Residential Computer Consultants (RCCs) are available for consultation about viruses,

A Note on Student Records and Privacy The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) dictates that Trinity University cannot release grades, advising information, or financial aid, student accounts or billing records to anyone other than the student unless he or she files a Student Consent to operating system issues, network connectivity, and more every weekday when classes are in session. They are located in the Student Computer Service Center inside the Witt-Winn Residence Hall, Room 042. For phone support, students can call the ITS Help Desk at 210-999-7409.

What are the system requirements for a student computer?

Read through Trinity’s Information Technology Services recommendations at gotu.us/5r7pb.

Does a typical student need any other software or equipment?

Some majors, such as computer science or engineering, might require the use of resourceintensive software, so students considering those majors should research the software (e.g. Matlab, Creo, Adobe Creative Cloud) and consider purchasing a machine with an upgraded

CPU, more memory, and the most compatible operating system. Keep in mind that this specialized software is available in the Academic Technology lab located on the first floor of the Coates Library and through a virtual desktop, so students can use Information Technology Services spaces to complete coursework.

Trinity also offers select software and discounts. For more information, see gotu.us/ep475.

Who can I contact at Trinity with questions related to technology needs before classes begin?

Reach out to the ITS Help Desk at 210-999-7409 or helpdesk@trinity.edu. Also make sure to visit technology.trinity.edu and view an easily searchable database with answers to the most common technology questions and learning resources.

Release Educational Records form. A copy of this form can be found online at gotu.us/h17kg.

Additionally, requests must be submitted for all grade reports.

If parents would like to request information directly from the University, the Registrar’s Office must have this form on file.

Please note that the University is also not permitted to disclose information contained in medical records or counseling records, so student visits to Health Services and Counseling Services will remain confidential.

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CALENDAR

Important Dates 2017 Fall Semester M AY

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Fall semester tuition payment due

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Final high school Student-Athlete transcript due* Medical Packet due Health Record form due*

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Deadlines highlighted in blue

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J U LY

FRIDAY

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Fall semester statement and bill available online

Housing assignments distributed

Educational Loan paperwork completed

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

AUG 15-22 Placement exams due

Move-in Day for Move-in Day New International International Parent and Family “Campus Clarity: Students Orientation

Think About It” AUG 16-19 course due New International AUG 18-20 Student Parent and Orientation Family Orientation

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AUG 18-22 New Student Orientation

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Labor Day offices closed, residence halls open, no class

OCT 6-8 Fall Family Weekend

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OCT 13-15 Alumni Weekend

Class Recessoffices open, residence halls open, no class

NOV 22-24 Thanksgiving holiday - offices closed, residence halls open, no class

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DEC 6-7 Reading days

DEC 8-14 Final exams

Spring semester statement and bill available online

Residence halls close at noon

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Classes begin

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Last day to submit Student Health Insurance Plan waiver*

Last day to submit Tuition Refund Plan waiver

Important Dates 2018 Spring Semester JA N UA RY

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MARCH

FRIDAY

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Residence halls open at noon

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MLK holiday offices closed, residence halls open, no class

MAR 10-18 Spring Break offices open, residence halls open, no class

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APR 6-8 Spring Family Showcase

APR 30- MAY 1 Reading days

MAY 2-8 Final exams

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THURSDAY Residence halls close at noon

(students must leave within 24 hours of their last final)

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Good Friday offices closed, residence halls open, no class

You’ll always find updated academic calendars on the Registrar’s website at gotu.us/ixwbu. * Form or information available on the Applicant Status Page. Students have used this online page for the application process.

Explanation of Student Deadlines MAY 15 New Student Information form: This form should have been submitted when students submitted their deposits. If not, they should log into the Applicant Status Page and complete the form.

JUNE 1 Housing and Academic Interest forms: These forms must be filled out through the Applicant Status Page. Students will not receive their housing and roommate assignments without the completion of these forms.

JULY 1 Final high school transcript: Students must submit an official final copy of their high school transcript to the Office of Admissions.

JULY 1 Health Record form: Students must submit a Health Record to Health Services that includes a recent physical exam, immunization records, and tuberculosis screening. This form is available on the Applicant Status Page and at gotu.us/i74xx.

JULY 7 Student-Athlete Medical Packet: All student-athletes must complete this packet, as well as the Health Record form. Talk to the coach of your sport for more information.

AUG. 1 Educational Loan paperwork: If students or parents plan to use loan funds to address student account charges, all loan paperwork should be completed and loan funds secured for disbursement.

AUG. 5 Fall semester tuition payment: Semester E-Bill statements will be available in mid-July and include tuition and other semester charges.

Payment can be made through the Student Account Suite at payonline.trinity.edu.

AUG. 18 “Campus Clarity: Think About It” course: During New Student Orientation, students will attend a session on sexual assault and bystander action. The sexual assault program is supplemented with the online course “Campus Clarity: Think About It” that students must complete before they move onto campus. This online course will be emailed to students and also provides links to Trinity’s sexual assault policy and web page.

AUG. 15-22 Placement exams: Students will need to take some or all of the academic placement exams to ensure they are enrolled in the correct level of coursework. Most exams are available online and must be completed by mid-August; language placement exams will be taken during New Student Orientation. Deadlines differ for each exam.

See more information at gotu.us/nso.

JULY 10 - AUG. 30 Student Health Insurance Plan waiver: Students have the option of remaining on family health insurance or receiving coverage through Trinity. Students must submit this form to indicate whether they are waiving or enrolling in University health insurance. Find the form at trinity.myahpcare.com/waiver.

JULY 10 - AUG. 30 Tuition Refund Plan waiver: Semester charges will include an elective tuition reimbursement insurance. Students may decline the coverage by completing an online waiver at tuitionprotection.com/TU.

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TIGER TERMS ACADEMIC ADVISERS: These faculty meet with students prior to registration each semester and guide students through academic problems. All of Trinity’s academic advisers are full-time members of the Trinity faculty and represent every department on campus.

ACADEMIC CONVOCATION FOR NEW STUDENTS: The President of the University, alongside faculty and staff, welcomes students into Trinity with an official matriculation.

ACADEMIC HONOR CODE: This pledge displays students’ commitment to academic integrity and honesty. In addition to signing a pledge to the Honor Code at the Academic Convocation, students pledge the Honor Code on each of their assignments.

APPLICANT STATUS PAGE: This online portal was used by students for the application process and is the hub for many of the forms first-year students will access before Move-in Day. BONUS BUCKS: Part of the student meal plan, Bonus Bucks can be spent at any retail campus cafe, restaurant, convenience store, the RFoC Mabee Dining Hall, and the Skyline Room. This money is separate from the semester meal allowances, rolls over from the fall semester to the spring semester, and any remaining balance is forfeited at the end of the spring semester.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: This part of the Trinity education encompasses any activity in which students are actively engaged in their education inside or outside of the classroom, such as undergraduate research opportunities, volunteer experiences, internships, study abroad, and more.

FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (FYE): The cornerstone of Trinity’s Pathways curriculum, this course must be taken by all incoming students during their first semester at the University. Trinity enrolls students into a section based on their preferences from the Housing and Academic Interest forms.

NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION AND PARENT AND FAMILY ORIENTATION: Following International Student Move-in on the same day, international students and their parents will participate in sessions and events that address their immediate needs and assist them with adjusting to new campus culture in the United States.

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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION (NSO) AND PARENT AND FAMILY ORIENTATION (PFO): Beginning on Move-in Day, incoming students and their families will immerse themselves in the Trinity experience with information sessions, a Welcome Picnic, expert panels, and other activities. NSO is mandatory and runs through Aug. 22, while PFO is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged, and takes place Aug. 18-20.

PARENT AMBASSADORS: This volunteer program is aligned with the Office of Admissions to utilize parents in helping recruit prospective Trinity students and their families.

PARENT COUNCIL: Parent Council members create a welcoming community environment for new and returning Trinity parents and enhance the University experience for all students by working with career development, hosting and attending parent events, and demonstrating philanthropy.

PATHWAYS: Trinity’s educational curriculum, Pathways consists of six requirements that provide a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all bachelor’s degrees awarded by the University.

READING DAYS: Usually the two days before final exams begin, these designated study days give students time to prepare for exams without classes held or assignments due.

RESIDENCE HALL: Trinity is known for having “dorms like palaces.” Students must live on campus for three years in residence halls.

RESIDENT ASSISTANT: Resident assistants live in residence halls and sponsor activities to help students meet one another, guide students through advising and registration, and provide personal and academic support.

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RESIDENTIAL LIFE COORDINATOR: These full-time professional staff members live in residence hall apartments and supervise student resident assistants. Reach out to residential life coordinators, not resident assistants, for questions and concerns related to residence halls.

STUDENT ACCOUNT SUITE: This is Trinity’s online payment system that allows students and authorized users to view statements, pay online, and set up a payment profile for E-Refunds.

TIGER BUCKS: Tiger Bucks are funds held on students’ Tiger Cards. Students can use these funds at any point-of-sale (POS) device on campus including dining facilities, bookstore, print shop and printer kiosks, campus vending, campus laundry, parking permits, Health Services, departmental fees, and at participating off-campus merchants.

TIGER CARD: Trinity’s ID card, the Tiger Card grants access into campus facilities, including most residence hall rooms, and contains the funds used for meal plan points, Bonus Bucks, and Tiger Bucks.

TIGERPAWS: Students use this web interface to search for and register for classes, view grades, GPAs, and transcripts, and log hours and view employment documents if they work on campus.

TLEARN: Students utilize this learning management system to access specific materials, such as syllabi, articles, and assignments, for their classes. Some courses will also offer a grade book feature, which can be found on TLEARN.

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CONTACT US

Stay tuned for the Academics issue and Engagement issue of the Trinity University Parent Guide coming this summer!

Campus Resources Academic Affairs academicaffairs@trinity.edu or 210-999-8201

Mail Center postal@trinity.edu or 210-999-7220

Student Involvement getinvolved@trinity.edu or 210-999-7547

Academic Support sdavidso@trinity.edu or 210-999-8247

New Student Orientation getinvolved@trinity.edu or 210-999-7547

Student Life vpsl@trinity.edu or 210-999-8203

Admissions admissions@trinity.edu or 210-999-7275

Registrar roffice@trinity.edu or 210-999-7201

Study Abroad Office studyabroad@trinity.edu or 210-999-7313

Career Services careerservices@trinity.edu or 210-999-8321

Residential Life reslife@trinity.edu or 210-999-7219

Technology Help Desk helpdesk@trinity.edu or 210-999-7409

Counseling Services gneal@trinity.edu or 210-999-7411

Spiritual Life snickle@trinity.edu or 210-999-7341

Tiger Card Office TigerCardOffice@trinity.edu or 210-999-7825

Dean of Students Office deanofstudents@trinity.edu or 210-999-8843

Student Accessibility Services sas@trinity.edu or 210-999-7411

Health Services healthservices@trinity.edu or 210-999-8111

Student Employment humanresources@trinity.edu or 210-999-7507

Trinity University Police Department Non-emergency (24-hr): 210-999-7070 Emergency: 210-999-7000

International Students and Scholars isss@trinity.edu or 210-999-7313

Student Financial Services (Financial Aid / Student Accounts) studentfinancialservices@trinity.edu or 210-999-8898

Wellness Services khewitt@trinity.edu or 210-999-7411