UMSL Orientation Preview Booklet 2015

YOUR TRITON GUIDE TO GETTING READY FOR YOUR UMSL ORIENTATION EXPERIENCE!

WELCOME FROM THE OFFICE OF NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS! Congratulations on your decision to attend the University of Missouri-St. Louis! We are excited to welcome you and introduce you to the academic community, involvement opportunities, and campus traditions at UMSL! The orientation process is designed to introduce you and your family to the information you need prior to the start of the academic year and to connect you with other incoming students, continuing students, faculty and staff.

One of the main goals for Orienation is to welcome you to the Triton Family!

TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Ready for Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Review Orientation Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Student Orientation Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SSO ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 My Email Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MyView and MyGateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Math Placement Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Register for Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Parent and Family Orientation Experience . . . . . . . . . . 10 Parent, Family Members, and Guest Orientation Fees . . . 10 Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Summary of Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Living on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Veterans & Service Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Multicultural Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Preparation to Campus for Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Things to Bring With You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Checklist of Items to Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2

A FEW TIPS FOR USING THIS GUIDE: Share this information with your family members. Seek their advice, especially when requesting orientation dates. Visit www.umsl.edu/orientation to complete your Triton Registration Orientation Form (TROF). Register today!

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STEP 1 GETTING READY FOR THE ORIENTATION EXPERIENCE - READ THIS GUIDE BOOKLET By the time you attend Orientation, your advisor already knows your name. You may have already met electronically or in person. Now you will meet face to face. Your advisor will help you learn to navigate campus. Your academic preparation, course preferences, and your advisor’s knowledge of University requirements will come together as you craft an UMSL academic plan. At the end of your advising meeting, you will finalize your class schedule and leave with a printed schedule.

During your Orientation experience, you will have time to chat with an academic advisor briefly and ask any questions during the UMSL 101 academic life session. If you would like to meet individually with an academic advisor prior to Orientation to have preliminary discussions, please contact your college that is listed on page 15.

Before you meet with your academic advisor, please read the Bulletin to review university course descriptions, academic requirements, and general education requirements at www.umsl.edu/bulletin. After all, you want to be in the driver’s seat as you plan your educational path.

ORIENTATION PROGRAMS NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION (NSO) is a full day on campus REQUIRED for newly admitted first year and transfer students with 30 or fewer college credit hours. Orientation is mandatory for all first time college students and transfer students to complete this full day program.

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TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION (TSO) All transfer students who have accumulated more than 30 college credit hours must complete one of the orientation options below: • TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION (TSO) is a half-day session for newly admitted transfer students with more than 30 college credit hours. There are morning or afternoon session options.

• ONLINE ORIENTATION is a 60-minute online tutorial that you may complete on your computer or tablet.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION (ISO) is a threeday program for newly admitted international students with 30 or fewer U.S. college credit hours. Visa-holding international students are required to attend ISO and NSO. PARENTS AND FAMILIES AT UMSL, we recognize that families are an integral part of your student’s college journey. Orientation to university life is important to help family members understand the transitions and support their new students. In an effort to provide families with specific information about the university and the campus resources available to new students, a specifically tailored parent program will be provided.

As the family of a new Triton, you are part of the larger UMSL family- a family rich in heritage and educational opportunities. The Triton family includes over 16,000 students, 90,000 alumni, caring faculty and staff, and now you and your family. We are all dedicated to providing unique educational experiences for our students, and families that will be valued for years to come.

STEP 2 REVIEW ORIENTATION DATES AND TRITON OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCE TSO

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Each of the Orientation sessions will accommodate approximately 300 new students and family members. Please reserve your space at any of the following Orientation sessions that apply to you. If you are a first time freshman, for best course selection options, consider attending one of our earlier dates.

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Department of Engineering Social Work Honors College

STUDENT ORIENTATION FEES NEW STUDENT FEE There is no orientation fee for new students. The orientation program provides materials, meals, refreshments, the services of the Orientation Leaders during your Orientation Experience and the variety of first year programming held during the entire year.

TRITON OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCE

Admitted students starting their academic journey will have an opportunity to stay in an individual room in Oak Residence Hall the night before their Orientation session.

The program will begin at 4:00 pm with check-in at Oak Hall.

Triton Overnight Experience (Two Options): Monday, June 1, 2015 Monday, June 22, 2015 Students who participate in the overnight option will have

an opportunity to meet other new students who you might live with once school begins, and will also be able to learn more about the UMSL on-campus living experience and meet with your Orientation Leaders. This will give you further opportunities to ask questions about the campus in the informal setting of the residence hall. The overnight component will allow you to relax the night before and be ready to wake up the next morning to complete and be engaged in your New Student Orientation session.

There is a $25.00 fee for students to pay and register for this overnight program. This fee will cover linens and bedding provided in Oak Hall, dinner, and the entire overnight component.

To sign up for the Triton Overnight Experience, please visit our website and click the New Student Programs Website Triton Overnight Experience page. *This overnight experience is not mandatory if interested in attending the June 2 or June 23 NSO session date.

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STEP 3 ACTIVATE YOUR SSO ID & EMAIL SSO ID In your admission letter, you received information about activating your SSO ID (single sign-on identification) and your Student Number. You will use your SSO ID to access your student accounts for logging into MyView, MyGateway, and other UMSL systems.

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW YOUR SSO ID: Please visit: http://myview.umsl.edu and click the “Look Up My User ID (SSO ID)” link, type in your Student Number and click “Search”. Write down your SSO ID. *If you do not know your Student Number, please contact the Admissions Office.

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW YOUR ACCOUNT PASSWORD: Please visit: http://myview.umsl.edu and click the “Forgot My Password” link. You will need to follow the instructions carefully to create a new password using this process. Be mindful of the password requirements. When you have created your account password: WRITE IT DOWN AND KEEP SECURE! Remember, University passwords are case-sensitive. (If you are having any problems looking up your SSO ID or resetting your password contact the Technology Support Center at: (314) 516-6034.

TRITON EMAIL ACCOUNT SETUP As part of your admission to UMSL, you are given an email account for your use. All official University communication is directed through the UMSL email account. It is very important that you check this account regularly for important information regarding registration, University events and emergency notification.

You can access your account through the MyGateway portal or directly at the UMSL website at www.umsl.edu.

However, before you can access your account for the first time, you will need to change your password.

If you have not set up your email account, please contact the Help Desk at: www.umsl.edu/technology/tsc/ or call 314-516-6034.

MYVIEW AND MYGATEWAY MyView is a self-service system which enables students to access campus finances, academic records, personal information and enrollment.

MyGateway is a self-service site that consolidates many of the resources available to students, faculty, and staff. The site features single sign on, so you can use your UMSL SSO ID and password to sign-in once and access all of these services.

From this portal, you’ll be able to: • Check grades and class schedule • Check your email • Participate in blackboard classes • Access the Writing Lab and NetTutors • Participate in LiveText classes • View the campus calendar and job listings • Link to DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) During Orientation, students will learn to navigate through these two portals presented by orientation leaders.

ENGAGE IN OUR DIGITAL NETWORK To better collaborate and contribute to the UMSL social network, our professional staff and Orientation Leaders have specialized Twitter handles to share and continue conversations about the UMSL Experience. Through the day and into the fall semester we will provide helpful facts, trivia questions with opportunities to win prizes and helpful UMSL information. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, share photos and tweet your thoughts throughout the day. We’ll be sure to follow you back!

#UMSLpride

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TWITTER HANDLES @UMSLnewstudents @UMSL @UMSLStudentLife

FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM UMSL New Student Program UMSL_nsp UMSL Student Life UMSL_osl

STEP 4 TAKE REQUIRED ALEKS MATH PLACEMENT EXAM MATH PLACEMENT EXAM All UMSL students must demonstrate appropriate math proficiency before registering for math classes. UMSL offers a convenient online math placement test called ALEKS to assess your math proficiency.

STEP ONE Visit the New Student Programs site at www.umsl.edu/ Orientation. Then, click on Placement Testing on the left sidebar.

DO I NEED TO TAKE THE ALEKS TEST? All undergraduate freshmen must take the ALEKS math placement test before orientation.

All other students: before registering for a math class, you must demonstrate proficiency through an ALEKS math placement score or transfer credit for the prerequisite course.

REVIEW MATERIALS Free online study materials are available at www.aleks.com/umsl/ppl TAKING THE TEST ONLINE • Go to www.mygateway.umsl.edu • Enter your password and SSO ID • Go to “My Organization” • Click on “Student Math Placement” • Click the “Math Placement” link in the left-hand corner to begin the test

STEP TWO Click the green Sign In button for the Math Placement through ALEKS.

The test is also available at: www.aleks.com/umsl/ppl (sign in with your SSO ID and password)

STEP THREE Log in with your UMSL SSO ID username and password.

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STEP 5 REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION COMPLETE THE TRITON REGISTRATION ORIENTATION FORM (TROF) ONLINE AT UMSL.EDU/ORIENTATION. 1. You must have your SSO ID and password in order to login to the website to complete your form.

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Please Note: Your SSO ID was included in your acceptance and admitted letter from Admissions Office.

Select your appropriate orientation program: NSO, TSO, ISO. Login and complete a series of questions about your academic interests, select your orientation date, and guest information.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE ORIENTATION, YOU WILL…

CONFIRMATION EMAIL Once you have completed your Triton Registration Orientation Form online, you will receive an immediate confirmation email with your registered orientation date.

This will be sent to your UMSL email account only. A week prior to your orientation session a reminder email will be sent.

If you cannot attend your scheduled orientation session, please contact the Office of New Student Programs at least 24 hours prior to your session by email at orientation@umsl.edu or at 314-516-5291. Please provide your scheduled orientation date, name, SSO ID, phone # and email in order to assist with rescheduling your session.

STUDENT ID CARD

REGISTER FOR COURSES… • Orientation leaders, faculty, and staff will be available to assist you with finalizing courses and navigating online course registration system (MyView).

RECEIVE… • Academic advisement, Triton ID Card, Parking and Metro passes.

LEARN… • More about your intended major, campus resources, and how to navigate UMSL. • More about information technology available to you • How to start your path to being a successful UMSL student MEET… • Current UMSL students • Other new students in your major.

• Academic college representatives • University administrators, faculty and staff • Feel great about your decision to why you chose UMSL! For a more detailed look at what’s in store for you when you attend orientation, visit www.umsl.edu/orientation.

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Triton ID Card photographs will be taken at Orientation.

The ID card is used to: • Access dining facilities • Check out books in the libraries • Access to Recreation and Fitness Facilities • Attend UMSL Athletic events FREE • Charge purchases in the UMSL Bookstore to your student account • Enter Oak Residence Hall • Check-in for appointments with advisors During your Orientation session, please remember to bring a photo ID to receive your Triton Card (i.e., Driver’s license, passport, or other form of identification).

STEP 6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All orientation programs will be held in the Millennium Student Center. You will receive a nametag and all orientation materials at this time.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION (NSO) NSO is a full day on campus program REQUIRED for all newly admitted first year and transfer students with 30 or fewer college credit hours. Orientation is mandatory for all first time college students and transfer students. It is required to stay for the full day program that will conclude at 5:00 pm. The main program will begin at 9:00 a.m. If you are interested in taking a tour of Oak Residence Hall or University Meadows, we recommend arriving promptly at 8:00 a.m. in order to check-in, take your TritonCard photo, and join the On Campus Living Tour station. The last shuttle tour will leave at 8:30 a.m. from the Millennium Student Center.

Sample Day Activities for New Student Orientation 8:00 am

Check-In/ Photo for Triton Card/Tours/ Welcome Receptions

9:00 am

Welcome / I Chose UMSL

9:30 am

Introduction to Academic Life

11:00 am

Money Matters

12:15 pm

Resource Expo and Lunch in the Nosh

1:30 pm

Academic Advising session in Academic Buildings

1:30 pm

Parent and Family Breakout sessions & Reception in Bookstore

3:30 pm

Triton Technology

4:30 pm

Closing Session

TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION As an incoming transfer student, we understand that you may have previous college experience. All transfer students who have accumulated more than 30 college credit hours must complete one of the orientation options: TSO or Online Orientation.

Sample Day Activities for Transfer Student Orientation *Times will change for the afternoon 4pm-8pm session 8:00 am

Check-In/ Photo for Triton Card/Tours/ Welcome Receptions/ Resource Expo

9:00 am

Welcome / I Chose UMSL

9:30 am

Introduction to Academic Life

11:00 am 11:30 pm

Money Matters Resource Expo and Lunch in the Nosh

12:15 pm

Lunch in the Nosh / Checklist Items Below • Breakout Sessions • Walking Campus Tour • Scheduled Advising Appointments

*Academic Advising is not scheduled during your TSO. Due to the varied advising needs and availability, transfer students need to contact your academic unit to schedule a separate appointment (see page 15). At orientation, we will acquaint you with the online registration process that you will use during your career at UMSL. Students are encouraged to be advised prior to orientation.

TRANSFER ONLINE ORIENTATION In an effort to assist you in learning the UMSL resources and information there is an online tutorial that you may complete if you are not able to attend a Transfer Student Orientation in person.

The Online Orientation can be accessed on our website at: umsl.edu/orientation (click on Transfer Orientation, and then Online Orientation). Once you complete the online orientation, you can turn in the completion page in the Office of New Student Programs in 366 Millennium Student Center to obtain printed Triton Manual, lanyard, weeks of welcome booklet and a free t-shirt.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION (ISO) ISO is a three-day program for newly admitted international students with 30 or fewer U.S. college credit hours. Visaholding international students are required to attend ISO August 17-19. On the first day of orientation, bring your passport, I-20 or DS-2019, St. Louis address, and emergency contact information for yourself and any dependents.

ISO will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed at UMSL as an international student. You will meet other new international students and current students who will help you transition smoothly to life in St. Louis.

Sample Day Activities for International Student Orientation • Your Immigration Status • Health, Wellness, & Safety • English Placement Exam • Scavenger Hunt - explore the UMSL campus • Lunch in the Nosh • “You Choose” Breakout Sessions about on-campus jobs, driving, and banking in the U.S. • International House Welcome Party

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STEP 7 BRING PARENTS AND FAMILY TO ORIENTATION PARENT AND FAMILY ORIENTATION EXPERIENCE Orientation is designed to help both families and students understand resources, opportunities, policies, and offices that will guide you for the next few years. The support and encouragement you provide will be enhanced if you have a clear understanding of the educational and social opportunities here at UMSL and your role during this important time of self-discovery for your student.

Many of the activities offered during the orientation session are open to both families and students. A separate schedule includes several informational sessions for family members only, while the individual academic advising session and small group discussions are for students only. During Orientation, families will have an opportunity to meet and talk with other families of new students, administrators, and deans during a reception. For many, this will be your first experience enrolling a child in college, while others are “seasoned” veterans. Regardless, the interaction among families during Orientation continues to be a favorite UMSL memory.

LEARN ABOUT THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO YOUR STUDENT.

SHARE YOUR STUDENT’S ACADEMIC REPRESENTATIVE.

ENGAGE IN AN OVERVIEW OF CAMPUS LIFE. DISCUSS “TIMELY” TOPICS WITH CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVES.

MEET AND SHARE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS WITH OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS.

BROWSE THROUGH THE RESOURCE EXPO OFFERING A MYRIAD OF OPPORTUNITIES AROUND CAMPUS.

ORIENTATION FEE / MEALS There is no additional fee for parents’ and family members’ participation. Please have your student check the appropriate guest options on the online reservation form in order to include orientation materials, breakfast and lunch.

OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONS UMSL has special rates available at the Hilton St. Louis Airport located approximately five minutes by car. The rate is $70 and reservations can be made by calling 314-2535254 and asking for the UMSL rate.

STEP 8

PREPARE FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS

TUITION AND FEES

During your Orientation session, you will finalize your course registration and class schedule, and attend a Money Matters session. During this session, the Cashier’s Office will highlight the responsibilities and general payment information for your tuition and fees, discuss the process on how to pay and set up an Authorized Payer, and navigate through the MyView portal to preview a summary of the financial charges. The charges will represent the cost of the hours in which you have enrolled, room and board, and additional services (e.g., financial aid, scholarships, and any additional fees). The Money Matters session will provide valuable information and access to staff members from Financial Aid and the Cashier’s Office. The goal is to help provide students and their families a greater understanding of the financial landscape as they navigate their college career.

SUMMARY OF CHARGES A condensed summary of charges is given below. The total may vary according to the individual academic program, which may include lab fees or other charges. We encourage you to visit our UMSL Fee Estimator page to provide you with an estimate on the total cost of attendance, located online at: www.umsl.edu/cashiers/tuition-fees/fee-estimator.html.

Undergraduate Charges for a Missouri Resident Sample Per Credit Hour Tuition $338.70 * *Room and board charges depend on the residence hall.

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STEP 9 ATTEND LIVING ON CAMPUS TOUR LIVING ON CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL LIFE AND HOUSING www.umsl.edu/ reslife/ Living on campus is an integral part of your transition to UMSL. With multiple housing options on campus, living on campus offers minute walks to classes, and countless opportunities to make new friends and build relationships.

The Residential Life and Housing halls are designed to make the first-year experience as smooth and fun as possible.

Living on campus allows students the opportunity to get to know many different kinds of people. Learning to live with other students is as much a part of the college education as anything one will learn in the classroom. Students shouldn’t fear the idea of roommates, either. Students should keep an open mind and learn to respect one another.

CAMPUS LIVING OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF AND OTHERS. IT ALSO OFFERS UNMATCHED CONVENIENCE TO CLASSES,

OTHER CAMPUS LOCATIONS, AND

HUNDREDS OF EVENTS TO ATTEND.

All of our housing costs such as meal plans and room charges are placed on the university student account, just like tuition. This relieves the stresses of paying rent every month, collecting money from roommates, maintenance of a house or apartment, and students cannot beat the ease of getting to classes. There are a variety of meal options that include a meal plan or apartment meal plan that allows the flexibility to eat on campus or still cook in the convenience of your own kitchen.

experience, and we are here to help you in that transition.

UMSL has many housing options that complement your major, academic goals, or interests.

Wondering what Oak Hall and University Meadows oncampus living options look like? Arrive early to Orientation and participate in a tour of our South Campus on-campus living options. Take time to see the facilities, programs, amenities, and learn from current residents and staff about the unbeatable benefits of what living on campus can offer our students.

Check in at the Millennium Student Center 2nd Floor to receive your nametag and materials, take your photo for your UMSL ID card, and then visit the On-Campus Living Tours station. Make sure to arrive by 8:00 am in order to see a full tour of Oak Hall and/or University Meadows. Last tour will leave at 8:30 am. For more information about on campus living, please visit their our websites listed above.

We encourage students who are considering living on campus, to sign up as soon as you can to guarantee your housing location. There is no deadline to sign up for on campus housing, but we recommend by the end of May. Over the summer all housing will be finalized and to confirm the housing verify in MyView. Be sure to check your UMSL email as all communication regarding move-in day process, what to bring, room assignment and roommate information. In addition, this will allow you to follow up with any questions about housing with the actual offices during your visit at Orientation.

For sophomore and upperclassmen students seeking a more independent living option, UMSL has several options.

Sorority and Fraternity housing and the International House are located on Natural Bridge. Mansion Hill Apartments and University Meadows Student Village offer the apartment style housing some students desire.

Residential Life & Housing and University Meadows are excited to welcome you to campus and become your new home! Living on campus your first-year is an amazing 11

STEP 10 ATTEND WELCOME RECEPTIONS VETERANS & SERVICE MEMBERS www.umsl.edu/~mvs/ and www.umsl.edu/veterans/ UMSL has a strong military heritage and is proud to have graduated thousands of veterans. The Department of Military and Veterans Studies was created in 2013 to improve on our already-great tradition. The mission of the Department of Military and Veterans Studies is to enable success for current and future veterans on campus and to create a researched-based curriculum for students who are interested in studying the veteran experience. Also, the UMSL Veterans Center (211 Clark Hall) exists to assist veterans in their transition from military to campus life. It is a one-stop resource center, staffed by student veterans and veteran volunteers, committed to facilitating and coordinating the overall integration of veterans into the UMSL academic community. The Veterans Center is UMSL Veterans serving UMSL Veterans! During the Orientation programs there will be a welcoming session for you to meet veteran students and faculty and jumpstart your UMSL connection.

If you are a veteran, service member, or are utilizing veteran education benefits, please join the Department of Military and Veteran Studies for a welcome session during your Orientation session. On the registration site, please click on the Student Veteran box to indicate your status. This will allow us to provide more details regarding this welcoming session at Orientation and provide additional resources for our veteran students.

ARMY AND AIR FORCE ROTC Students have an opportunity to continue UMSL’s military heritage by participating in an ROTC program.

ARMY ROTC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY http://rotc.wustl.edu, (314) 935-5521 Military Science offers a general military-subject curriculum.

The curriculum includes elective courses that provide a combination of academics and important hand-on training.

There are two-year and four-year programs offered for both men and women who desire entry into Active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard as a commissioned officer.

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AIR FORCE ROTC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY http://parks.slu.edu/current-students/studentorganizations/afrotc-207, (314) 977-8227 Air Force ROTC is also a military-subject curriculum that teaches military education, aerospace history, leadership,

management and international studies. Students can take freshman and sophomore classes without commitment if they are unsure if they wish to commit to the Air Force.

MULTICULTURAL STUDENTS The Office of Multicultural Student Services (MSS) strives to create a strong inclusive community amongst students, faculty, and staff that personifies respect, accountability and acceptance, while supporting and empowering students to achieve degree completion. You will be provided with comprehensive support services to meet the unique needs of a diverse student population that will: foster a sense of belonging and academic achievement; promote student accountability, self-development and goal setting; provide networking opportunities with the internal and external campus community; and facilitate cultural awareness/ diversity activities for the campus community. The goals of the MSS office include: impacting student learning and development, promoting student engagement, facilitating persistence, cultivating student success, and creating cultural awareness and acceptance.

If you are a recipient of one of the following listed below...

• Margaret Bush-Wilson Scholarship • Monsanto Minority Math and Science Scholarship • AT&T Foundation Endowed Scholarship for Math, Engineering, Science and Technology • Multicultural Scholars Program Scholarship • Multicultural Diversity Scholarship • Doug Durand Scholarship • Emerson Scholarship • Wells Fargo Scholarship ...this is a mandatory welcome reception for you to attend in the morning beginning at 8:15 am prior to the New Student Orientation program beginning at 9am. Please check in for Orientation prior to this reception to collect your materials.

STEP 11 PREPARATION TO CAMPUS FOR ORIENTATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL

Once you have completed your Triton Registration Orientation Form Online, you will receive an immediate confirmation email. A week prior to your Orientation session you will receive a reminder email about your Orientation session to your UMSL email account. Please make sure to activate your UMSL email and check regularly.

CHECK-IN

Orientation will be held in the Millennium Student Center, (building #4 on the campus map), with check-in beginning at 8:00 a.m. You will receive a nametag and all orientation materials at that time. The main program begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please make plans to be on campus for the entire duration of the orientation program. *Transfer Student Orientation evening sessions will begin promptly at 4:00 pm and conclude at 8:00 pm. Please arrive early in order to check in.

PARKING

When you arrive on campus, parking will be available anywhere in Lot E and overflow into our parking garage across from the Millennium Student Center (highlighted on the enclosed map). You will not need to display a permit to park.

THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU

• Bring your UMSL Student SSO ID (will need this to login into computer) • Confirmation Mailer publication to use for navigating campus • Disability documentation if seeking accommodations • You must bring a form of photo ID (valid driver’s license, state ID, passport) with you to obtain your Triton Card • Casual clothing for 90° to 100° weather • Comfortable shoes • Sweater (for air-conditioned rooms) • Pen for taking notes during the day • Cash, check or credit card for souvenirs, textbooks, and a snack during the day BE PREPARED TO SAY CHEESE to take a picture for your TritonCard

CHECKLIST OF ITEMS TO COMPLETE AT ORIENTATION

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

When you arrive on campus you may see some orange fencing, detour signs, and large construction/project areas.

Don’t worry; we’re busy building a better UMSL. We have two exciting new construction projects including the Rec and Wellness Center in the heart of campus, just south of the Millennium Student Center, and the Science Learning Building south of Benton Hall. Both of these projects are expected to open in Fall 2015. For additional information on these construction projects, pictures and building amenities, and “Serious Change.For Good.” campaign please visit www.umsl.edu/changeforgood/index. html.

P Take TritonCard photo and pick up at closing session P Order or purchase textbooks in the bookstore P Finalize your on-campus housing applications and paperwork P Set up email account (if not completed prior to Orientation) P Set up Tritonsync (Student Life Get Involved Portal) P Purchase Meal Plans or Dining Dollars P Pick up Parking and Metro passes (included inside Orientation Check-In packets) P “Stop by the US Bank table during orientation with your state issued ID to open your Student Checking Account. Opening the account during orientation will introduce you to our very own US Bank branch right on campus!”

SMOKE-FREE UMSL

UMSL is a smoke-free campus.

Smoking is not permitted on UMSL property. You may smoke in your personal vehicle with the windows up, only.

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UMSL University of Missouri - St. Louis NORTH CAMPUS MAP Building _____________________________________________ Anheuser - Busch Ecology and Conservation Complex (ABE) 18 Arts Administration Building (AAB) Benton Hall (BH)

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Blanche M.Touhill Performing Arts Center (PAC) 55 Campus Police Building (CPB) Gallery 210

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Clark Hall (CH)

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Express Scripts Hall (ESH)

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Fine Arts Building (FAB)

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Business, Technology and Research Park

J. C. Penney Building / Conference Center (JCP) 2

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Research Building (RB)

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Richard D. Schwartz Observatory (RSO)

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Sculpture and Ceramics Annex (SCA)

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Social Sciences & Business Building / Tower (SSB)

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Stadler Hall (SH)

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St. Louis Mercantile Library (SLML)

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Thomas Jefferson Library (TJL)

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UMSL Postal Services (PS)

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Parking Facilities A permit is required on all vehicles parked on campus. Obtain permits at the Cashier’s Office in the Millennium Student Center, or at the Parking and Transportation Office in the Campus Police Building.

Students: E I K M N U 15 52 54 Faculty / Staff: All parking lots and garages except restricted areas

Handicapped: A B E F K L M N R P T 15 52 54 Guest / Visitors: Parking Meters on lots B E

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Pool Wing

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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION New Student Programs................... 314-516-5291 (Orientation & WOW questions)

International Student...................... 314-516-5229 & Scholar Services

Admissions ..................................... 888-GO-2-UMSL

IT Helpdesk ................................... 314-516-6034 (Login and Password Information)

Bookstore ....................................... 314-516-5763 Cashier’s Office............................... 314-516-5151 Financial Aid .................................. 314-516-5526 Food Service and Meal Plans .......... 314-516-7301 Health, Wellness, Counseling......... 314-516-5671 & Disability Services

Parking and Transportation ........... 314-516-4190 Registration .................................... 314-516-5545 Residential Life & Housing ............ 314-516-6877 Testing Center ............................... 314-516-6396 UMSL Homepage .......................... www.umsl.edu MyView Website ............................ Myview.umsl.edu

ACADEMIC ADVISING College of Arts and Sciences 303 Lucas Hall 314-516-5501 artscience@umsl.edu www.umsl.edu/divisions/artscience/

School of Social Work 121 Bellerive Hall 314-516-6385 socialwork@umsl.edu www.umsl.edu/~socialwk/

College of Fine Arts & Communication 303 Lucas Hall 314-516-5501 artscience@umsl.edu www.umsl.edu/divisions/cofac/

UMSL/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program 228 Benton HAll 314-516-6800 www.umsl.edu/divisions/engineering/

College of Business Administration 487 Social Sciences & Business Building 314-516-5888 business@umsl.edu www.umsl.edu/divisions/business

HONORS COLLEGE

College of Education 116 South Campus Classroom Building 314-516-5937 coeadmin@umsl.edu www.coe.umsl.edu College of Nursing 1st Floor, Nursing Administration Building 314-516-6066 nursing@umsl.edu www.umsl.edu/nursing

Students enrolled in the Honors College should meet with an Honors College advisor BEFORE attending Orienation.

Your Honors College advisor will help you select the appropriate Honors College courses. On your orienation date, you will meet with an additional advisor from your major to complete your registration. If there are any changes to your planned Honors course schedule, you will need to see your Honors advisor while attending orientation. To set up your initial appointment with the Honors College please contact: Pierre Laclede Honors College Provincial House 314-516-5243 umslhonorsc@umsl.edu www.umsl.edu/divisions/honors 15