Transfer Welcome Guide 2018

T R A N S F E R STUDENT GUIDE

2017-2018

Welcome

to the UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

We are delighted that you have decided to continue your studies at the University of Idaho and are excited to welcome you to this new chapter of your life! Since you are transferring to a new university, you may have many questions.

We are here to help you find the answers you need and to simplify the transfer process as you embark on your studies.

We look forward to meeting you and wish you the best during your academic career at U of I. Go Vandals!

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome.......................................................................................... 3

Map of Campus

About the University

Office of the Registrar Important Dates............................................................................. 4 Preparing for the Academic Year............................................... 5

Next Steps Checklist Forms

Idaho Residency

Financial Aid

Western Undergraduate Exchange

Advising ........................................................................................... 6

Advising Contact for Transfers Registration..................................................................................... 7

VandalWeb

How to Log In

Credit Evaluation

Registration

Degree Audit Housing ........................................................................................... 8 Getting Involved ............................................................................ 9 Library Resources........................................................................10 Additional Resources..................................................................11

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This packet will help you get to know the University of Idaho and learn more about your next steps as a Vandal. Please review these pages carefully for important information about the transfer process, class registration and life at U of I. Be sure to save this packet for future reference.

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The Office of the Registrar is located on the ground floor of the Bruce M. Pitman Center, Room 119. The office offers assistance in transfer credit evaluation services, general education requirements, registration, course and event scheduling, Idaho residency, graduation services, transcript orders and university curriculum policy and procedures. If you have questions, please visit our office or contact a transfer specialist. Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the academic year, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the summer session.

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Important Dates SPRING SEMESTER 2018

January 8, 2018 – WSU cooperative classes begin

January 10, 2018 – Deadline to pay tuition without late fees

– Deadline to submit health insurance information

– Spring classes begin

January 15, 2018 – U of I Closed | Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Idaho Human Rights Day

January 18, 2018 – Deadline to add or change semester classes online

January 24, 2018 – Deadline to drop or audit classes without W

– Deadline to register, add or adjust variable credit on semester classes

– Deadline to submit Idaho residency worksheets for spring

– Last day to receive refund of tuition and fees – Financial aid census*

February 16, 2018 – Deadline to withdraw from early 8-week classes February 19, 2018 – U of I Closed | Presidents Day

March 5, 2018 – Spring midterm exam week

March 12, 2018 – Spring Recess (5 days)

March 19, 2018 – Late 8-week classes begin

March 23, 2018 – Deadline to add or drop late 8-week classes

March 26, 2018 – Fall academic advising begins

– Summer registration opens March 30, 2018 – Deadline to withdraw or change semester classes to audit

April 16, 2018 – Fall registration opens

April 20, 2018 – Deadline to withdraw from late 8-week classes

April 30, 2018 – Spring no exam week

May 7, 2018 – Spring final exams May 12, 2018 – Spring Commencement

* Must be enrolled in required financial aid credits.

Forms and Checklists NEXT STEPS

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in to New Student Orientation. o Check Visit our website to complete this process:

of Curriculum. o Change Fill out this form to change your major and/or minor.

uidaho.edu/nso-transfer-checkin.

Up Your University of Idaho NetID. o Set Go to uidaho.edu/vandalweb-transfer and follow the

instructions under “How to set your initial account passwords.”

For additional information on setting up your accounts, visit our new student assistance page at uidaho.edu/its-transfer.

o All students must speak to an academic advisor before they Register for Classes.

can register for classes. If you cannot reach your advisor, call or email the department contact listed on the Advising Contact List for Transfer Students on page 6. uidaho.edu/finding-advisor

All Final Transcripts to Admissions. o Send Undergraduate Admissions, University of Idaho,

875 Perimeter Dr MS 4264. Moscow, ID 83844-4264. admissions@uidaho.edu

o Students are required by the university to have health Sign Up for Student Health Insurance.

insurance. Information regarding the health insurance requirement can be found at uidaho.edu/insurance-info.

o Parking permits are required on campus at all times. Navigate Purchase Your Parking Permit.

to uidaho.edu/get-parking to find available parking passes.

o Note Important Financial Dates. uidaho.edu/fa-dates and Confirm Your Living Plans. o Explore uidaho.edu/select-housing Your Vandal Card. o Get The Vandal Card office is located in the Bruce M. Pitman

Center and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Your Computer. o Check If you are bringing a personal computer, make sure your

applications for file sharing, such as BitTorrent, Gnutella, uTorrent, Vuze or other file share programs are set up only for sharing legally obtained content. Use a tool like the Qualys BrowserCheck to make sure you are up to date: bit.ly/uibrowser-check.

Antivirus Software. o Install Sophos Antivirus is available for free to enrolled students from the ITS Support site – uidaho.edu/download-antivirus.

o Buy Your Textbooks. bit.ly/course-books Your Questions Answered. o Get Contact us at transferstudents@uidaho.edu.

uidaho.edu/form-CIC

to Release Student Information. o Consent Fill out this form to authorize U of I to discuss and release your student records. uidaho.edu/form-CRSI

IDAHO RESIDENCY FOR TUITION Residency classification for tuition determination at the University of Idaho is governed by Idaho Statute §33-3717B and Idaho Administrative Code 08.01.04.

Please visit uidaho.edu/tuition-residency for more information on Idaho residency requirements and how to apply. If you have any specific questions, please contact Chris Menter at 208-885-2029 or cmenter@uidaho.edu.

FINANCIAL AID finaid@uidaho.edu 208-885-6312 Qualifying transfer students who have completed 14 or more semester credits or 21 quarter credits after high school graduation will automatically be considered for merit-based scholarships with a completed admission application (including transcripts). There are no separate applications for scholarships. Additional need-based funds may be available based on the results of your FAFSA.

WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) award is for qualified first-time incoming freshmen and transfer students who meet specific criteria and do not have a bachelor’s degree. WUE students pay 150 percent of Idaho in-state tuition and fees and are not charged out-of-state tuition. All new transfer students from Alaska, Washington and Oregon with a 3.0 or higher transfer GPA are automatically eligible to receive the WUE award upon completing an application for admission. There is no separate application for the WUE award. Qualified students may receive the award for a total of up to three years (depending on the number of credits transferred) and by maintaining continuous enrollment with a minimum 2.5 U of I GPA. Follow this link to learn more about your options for student financial aid and university costs: uidaho.edu/fin-aid-transfer.

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Contact your Advisor

Who is your advisor? If you’re not sure, we can help. We’ve compiled a list of advisors from each academic department to help new transfer students. Find the list at uidaho.edu/transfer-resources or use the following college advisor information to get started: COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES cals-advising@uidaho.edu......................... 208-885-7984

COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES classadvising@uidaho.edu......................... 208-885-6426

COLLEGE OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE caa@uidaho.edu........................................... 208-885-4409

COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES cnradvising@uidaho.edu............................ 208-885-5018

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS cbeadvising@uidaho.edu........................... 208-885-7141

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES science@uidaho.edu................................... 208-885-6195

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES coestudentservices@uidaho.edu............. 208-885-6039

PRE-HEALTH ebryant@uidaho.edu................................... 208-885-6625

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING tgale@uidaho.edu........................................ 208-885-6470

PRE-LAW aman@uidaho.edu....................................... 208-885-0195 UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM honors@uidaho.edu.................................... 208-885-0154

Registration CREDIT EVALUATION The U of I Office of the Registrar evaluates transfer credits and grades, as well as credits earned through Advanced Placement (AP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate and the military through Joint Service Transcript (JST). You can explore your transfer credit equivalencies by accessing the Transfer Guide located on the Office of the Registrar’s website at uidaho.edu/credit-transfer.

THINGS TO NOTE • Religious, developmental and courses from non-regionally

accredited institutions will not transfer to U of I. • Transfer courses are evaluated on a course-by-course basis;

college-level courses are transferable.

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You will use VandalWeb to access and make changes to your records, including registering for classes.. VandalWeb is available from any computer with internet access. uidaho.edu/vandalwebtransfer

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HOW TO LOG IN

REGISTRATION

Sign in to VandalWeb by entering your NETID as your username and your password. Your NETID is the set of letters and numbers you use to log on to university computers, log into your VandalMail and check BbLearn.

LOG INTO VANDALWEB TO: Verify your declared major and college.

o Review your degree audit after your transfer credit o evaluation is complete.

for you to provide detailed course descriptions and syllabi.

If you have earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from a regionally accredited institution, you will enter U of I with your general education requirements satisfied.

Transfer work does not affect your official U of I institutional GPA, which is used for determining U of I academic standing and graduation.

Courses transfer to the U of I on the same level as taken (lower or upper division) at the original institution.

Transfer courses given a 000 number transfer as elective credit in the subject indicated.

Quarter credits are converted to semester credits; one quarter credit equals two-thirds (0.667) a semester credit.

o Review your unofficial transcript.

Make payments, set up a payment plan and view o

your student account information.

Review your financial aid status and accept/decline o

any aid offered..

You will use VandalWeb to manage your registration and schedule.

You are assigned a registration period each semester. Registration is NOT canceled and classes are not automatically dropped for nonpayment of fees. If you decide not to attend, you must drop all of your classes prior to the first day of the semester on VandalWeb or contact the Office of the Registrar to request cancellation.

DEGREE AUDIT Your degree audit tracks your progress in meeting the requirements for your degree, including general education and college requirements. View your degree audit on VandalWeb at any time.

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Housing ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALLS

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE

Housing and Residence Life offers several types of residence hall accommodations to suit your needs as a transfer student. To reserve a room, go to bit.ly/UI-wanthousing.

Contact the Housing Office at housing@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6571 with any questions.

Greek life has been a cornerstone of the U of I legacy since 1889. More than 20 percent of local students are members of the university’s fraternities and sororities. U of I offers orientation programs for students interested in Greek Life during the fall and spring semesters.

ON-CAMPUS APARTMENTS

Recruitment events are the easiest way to explore chapter houses and to meet other students in fraternities and sororities.

To learn more about the Greek system, call 208-885-6757 or email greek@uidaho.edu.

There are three types of apartments conveniently located on campus. These apartments are an option for graduate students, non-traditional students, married couples and families. For more information, go to uidaho.edu/ apartments or contact the Housing Office at housing@ uidaho.edu or 208-885-6571.

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OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING We recognize that on-campus living isn’t for everyone. If you choose to live off campus, it is your responsibility to find accommodations. Learn more about off-campus living options at bit.ly/moscow-community.

Getting Involved College is more than just going to class. Getting involved as a student can be one of the biggest highlights of your college experience. You will meet many new people, explore new and old interests, gain valuable experiences, and most importantly, help cultivate our campus culture.

The knowledge and skills that you can develop through co-curricular involvement may have a profound impact on your collegiate experience and future career.

Explore the countless student clubs, organizations and committees, or contact Student Involvement and help organize a new club. You can also join student government by running for a position with Associated Students University of Idaho (ASUI).

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Student organizations are the backbone of campus activity. They connect students to interests and causes, create community and shape future leaders. Activities range from the Quidditch Club to the Amateur Radio Club. Browse the list of current student clubs and organizations, then log into VandalSync using your NetID and password to join. Find out more about Student Clubs & Organizations, the Center for Volunteerism and Social Action, ASUI, Leadership Development and Student Media at uidaho.edu/get-involved, or visit the Student Involvement Office (Idaho Commons 302).

TAU SIGMA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The purpose of U of I’s Tau Sigma chapter is to recognize the academic achievement of transfer students of higher learning from another academic institution and to encourage and promote student involvement at U of I. Visit bit.ly/ui-tausigma for more information.

CAMPUS RECREATION Campus Recreation, housed within the Student Recreation Center (SRC), offers opportunities to work out and participate in wellness classes, intramural sports, outdoor programs and other activities.

The SRC is located on the north side of campus, at the corner of Paradise Creek and Line streets. For more information, stop by for a tour, call 208-885-6381 or email campusrec@uidaho.edu.

INTRAMURAL SPORTS Open to the entire U of I community, intramural sports are a great way to stay active and meet new friends. You can join a team, compete as an individual or just play for fun. View the schedule at uidaho.edu/intramural-fun.

SPORT CLUBS If you want to participate in intercollegiate sports at a more competitive level, consider joining a sports club. Clubs are offered in a variety of sports — from baseball, soccer and volleyball, to hockey, rugby and rodeo. Teams practice regularly and travel to compete against regional universities. For more information, call 208-885-8979 or go to uidaho.edu/sport-clubs.

OUTDOOR PROGRAM U of I’s Outdoor Program will help you get outside to explore our region’s beautiful lakes, rivers, mountains and trails. You can rent equipment, join a group trip or activity, get help planning an adventure, and find other outdoor information and resources. For more information, visit uidaho.edu/out-door.

Library Services Transitions can be daunting. The University of Idaho Library can help. At U of I, librarians provide research consultations for specific assignments, teach workshops that help you learn new skills, and answer research questions online or in person.

Located in the heart of campus, the library is a central hub of student success. The library features collaborative study areas, group study rooms available to reserve, three computer labs and two quiet floors.

The library offers 24-hour access during the week as well as food and drink options at The Fishbowl coffee shop. It is also home to the Making, Innovating, Learning Laboratory (MILL), a place to explore, learn and create using the latest technology like 3D printers, Arduino, Makey Makey and much more.

The library supports the curricular and research needs of all U of I students, staff and faculty. It houses the state of Idaho’s most extensive digital and print collections — including Course Reserves, a robust collection of textbooks and other course materials available for shortterm checkout — which can help defray the cost of buying books.

MORE INFORMATION Call: 208-885-6584 | Email: libref@uidaho.edu Text: 208-449-0841 | bit.ly/ui-library-info

Spring Semester Hours Mon – Thurs Friday

24 hours Closes at 8 p.m. (open all times before 8 p.m.)

Saturday

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday

Opens at 9 a.m. (no closing time)

Additional Resources COUNSELING & TESTING CENTER

VETERANS ASSISTANCE

ctc@uidaho.edu 208-885-6716

veterans@uidaho.edu 208-885-7989

The Counseling & Testing Center (CTC) has a full-time staff of psychologists, supervised graduate interns and practicum students. The CTC team offers a wide range of counseling services, resources and referrals. For more information, visit uidaho.edu/counseling-services.

The Veterans Assistance Office can help you apply for and receive VA education benefits if you are a service person, guardsman or reservist, an active duty veteran, or a dependent of a veteran.

Services are available to help you:

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Verify enrollment to the VA each semester to receive GI Bill payments

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Individual counseling

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Answer questions regarding other VA education benefits

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Couples counseling

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Connect to other veteran resources — uidaho.edu/va-resources

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Navigate U of I policy, should you be called to active duty

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Biofeedback, stress/anxiety management

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Career guidance and counseling

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Alcohol and drug abuse services

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Consultation and outreach

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Self-help resources

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Learning disabilities/ADHD assessment

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Testing and assessment

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Submit VA education applications — uidaho.edu/va-app-assist

ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS asp@uidaho.edu 208-885-6307

CAREER SERVICES

The U of I offers a variety of Academic Support Programs to help you reach your educational goals — from tutoring and academic advising to disability support services to study skills classes and workshops. To learn more, visit uidaho.edu/support-programs.

careerservices@uidaho.edu 208-885-6121

UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM

Career Services provides guidance and resources to help you make critical career decisions and pursue success. Wherever you are on the career path, the Career Services team can help you explore interests, edit a resume, build your professional network, and search for jobs and internships.

CHILDREN’S CENTER uikids@uidaho.edu 208-885-6414

honors@uidaho.edu 208-885-6147 The University of Idaho Honors Program (UHP) is a vibrant intellectual and social community. The program offers engaging classroom learning, undergraduate research opportunities, leadership and service experiences, and diverse extracurricular activities. For more information, go to uidaho.edu/honorsprogram.

The University of Idaho Children’s Center provides quality oncampus child care for students, faculty, staff and community families. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Children’s Center offers infant, toddler and preschool programs for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. To learn more, go to uidaho.edu/ childrenscenter-handbook.

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This is your guide to becoming a Vandal as a new transfer student!

Available in the myUI App bit.ly/ui-transfer-guide