University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

1. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Transfer Student Orientation

2. Orientation Introduction • Welcome to transfer student orientation! Before we begin, you should’ve already received a white envelope with your username and password. • Your username is listed on the outside of the envelope. You will use this to access your email and MyBlugoldCampS, the student information and registration system. Your initial password is: uwec (lower case) ? followed by your four digit PIN (example: uwec?1234). Your PIN is found inside envelope. You may have already changed your password after receiving your PIN. • You will need the following materials that the Orientation Office recently sent you: • White binder • Manila file with your coursework information • Current university catalogue As you go though the orientation presentation, you will see page numbers in pink on the right hand corner of the slides which correspond with the pages in the white binder. Pages with a “T” (e.g. T-15) refer to the back section of the binder called Using Technology. You’ll also find web links to specific topics in light blue text. Please review the information in the binder/web links and discuss any questions or concerns during your orientation advising phone call. In addition, there will be a short quiz at the end of this orientation presentation that you’ll need to submit prior to your advising phone call.

3. MyBlugoldCampS As we go thought this presentation, we will frequently refer to MyBlugoldCampS. It is the student information and registration system used on campus. Some of you may be familiar with this program while others may be new to it We’ll be providing you with more information about this program near the end of this presentation.

4. Student Services • Email • Payments (Bills) • Instructional Resource Rental – Textbook Rental • Housing • Dining Services • Blugold Card - ID • Parking and Transportation The student services portion of this presentation covers a few topics related to transfer students. Since we can’t cover everything, we strongly recommend that you review the section “Where to Go for Help” on pages 30-37 in the binder.

5. E-Bill & Payment Dates Page 63 A partial payment of at least 50% must be paid by the “Full or Partial Payment Due” date to avoid a $72 administrative service fee. Minnesota students with questions about reciprocity should contact the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.

6. Payment Information Payments may be made to the Business Office • Online – Direct transfer from bank account • Phone – 866-364-4178 • Mail or In Person – Cashier Window, Schofield 108 Credit or Debit Card Payments are Not Accepted Page 64

7. Financial Aid • If you have not applied—do so soon. • Access Financial Aid info. via MyBlugoldCampS • Information available on our web-site http://www.uwec.edu/finaid/apply/ Page 66-76 Transfer students planning to enroll in springsemester should note that financial aid does not automatically transfer from your previous school to UW-Eau Claire. You will need to request FAFSA information be sent to UW-Eau Claire.

8. Getting a Job Information in Binder On-line job board lists on and off campus jobs  Work study eligibility often not required for on campus jobs Page 69 The on-line job board has opportunities for on-campus and off-campus employment. You can begin applying now.

9. Textbook Rental through theUniversity Bookstore • UWEC uses a textbook rental system • Some texts/workbooks may need to be purchased • You can pre-order your textbooks and pick them up at the bookstore • All rental materials are due the last day of final exams (Fines if late) • Textbooks listed in MyBlugoldCampS Page 77 While UW-Eau Claire has a textbook rental system, you will probably still need to purchase supplemental materials. There are two ways to obtain your books: 1. Order your books online. You will need to have your class schedule available to complete your order. 2. Go to the bookstore and get books by following your class schedule. You will need both your class schedule and ID card to get textbooks.

10. Dining Services Living on campus  meal plan required  two options (All Access or Dining Deluxe Preferred)  Select a plan on-line  Default meal plan – All Access Meal Plan  Change (on-line) through first week Handout in Binder Students living on campus are required to have a meal plan. For off-campus students, meal plans are optional. Students wanting to change meal plans may do so online during the first week of the semester.

11. The Blugold Card/Account • Official University ID card • Access meal plan • Campus debit card system • Library Card • Bus Pass –ride the city bus for free • Free/reduced ticket prices • ATM for Page 80 The Blugold Card is your official university ID card. You’ll need to get it soon after you arrive on campus. In addition to accessing a student’s meal plan (optional if living off campus), students can put money on their Blugold Account which works like a campus debit card.

12. Get Blugold ID Card Drivers license or other picture ID 1. Need Picture ID 2. Need UWEC ID number (on manila folder) 3. Go toBlugold Card Office 4. Picture will be taken Mc Kinney, Fred 5787241 Once you get on campus, be sure to get your Blugold card right away. It’s available at the Blugold Card Office in Davies Center 156. You will need a picture ID to get your card.

13. Adding Money to your Meal Plan or Blugold Account • Blugold Card Office • Cash, check, MasterCard or Visa • Phone Blugold Card Office • Deposit cash anytime at value transfer station • Davies Center, Hilltop Center, Towers Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center • Deposit funds online • MasterCard or Visa • Parents can also add money as a “guest” Unlike the tuition payment, you may use credits cards to add money to your meal plan or lugoldaccount.

14. Parking On Campus • Permits required for all lots except parking meters - On-Campus “R” (Residence Hall) – Needs Based- $115 “B” (Bollinger Lot- Park & Ride Bus) - $65 - Off-Campus “S” (Commuter Student) - $125 “E” (Economy - Park & Ride Bus) - $65 • Parking meters enforced 8 am to 9 pm Pages 81-85 All Faculty/Staff (F) and Commuter Students (S) permit spaces become free parking after 3:00 p.m. EXCEPT in McPhee and Murray. Students living on campus are encouraged to leave their vehicles at home because of limited parking (“R” permits are awarded through a lottery systemonly in the fall. If any are available for spring they are issued as a Need Based option). Students living off campus are encouraged to take the City of Eau Claire Transit system (free with student ID). Off-campus students should also be aware of the City of Eau Claire odd/even parking calendar (November – April). The pages in the parking section of the binder includes information about the Resident Escort Shuttle Service and the University Conveyance System.

15. On Campus Housing Pages 86-96 Lots of information on the Housing web-page, including a virtual tour Roommate assignment letters Not too late to apply for on-campus housing Move-in on January 18 (Wednesday) If you have specific questions about housing, contact the Housing and Residence Life Office at 715-836-3674.

16. Off-Campus Housing Pages 94-96 On-line housing list available Choose carefully and know your rights. Check out information in the binder pages

17. Emergency Notification System Page 30 Notification system will alert students when a serious emergency exists on campus. Cell phone notification is available by subscribing through the UWEC home page (click on Emergency Info).

18. Veteran ServicesSchofield 128 Page 52 Assist veterans in applying for G.I. bill benefits and advise on other benefits available from the state and federal government. Miranda Cross-Schindler, Veterans Certifying Official, will help answer your questions. Veterans Center in Schofield Hall 020.

19. Nontraditional Student Services Page 39 Provides advising and advocacy to students generally ages 24 or older. Welcome letter and brochure of services will be in your file. Bonnie Isaacson is the adviser for the program.

20. Services for Students with Disabilities • Provides academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. • Accommodations may include: • Note taking assistance • Exam accommodations • Tutorial assistance • Early registration • Office located in Old Library 2136 Page 51

21. Catalogue • On-line Catalogue • Contains University, General Education and major/minor requirements • Will be under the 2011-2012 Catalogue • May be able to change catalogues Transfer students use the UW-Eau Claire catalogue requirements in effect when they enroll. Students may move to an older/newer catalogue year if its to their advantage (discuss with an academic adviser) Students who are accepted for fall semester will have academic information (e.g. degree audits) produced from the “old” catalogue until the “new” catalogue is entered into the registration system.

22. Important Dates Page 3 You can add a full semester class during the first week of the semester without any signatures. During the second week, you’ll need the signatures of your adviser and the course instructor. You can drop a full semester class (with no record of enrollment) during the first two weeks of the semester without any signatures. You can withdraw from a full semester class with a “W” on your transcript between the 3rd and 10th week of classes. Courses with shorter lengths (e.g. first/second quarter) have different dates to add, drop and withdraw.

23. Good Academic Standing Criteria for Good Standing 1. Semester grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better 2. Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better Page 5

24. Three Stages of Academic Difficulty 1. Academic Warning 2. Probation 3. Suspension A student will be suspended automatically if the semester GPA is less than 1.0 (D) at UW-Eau Claire A transfer student will have already “used” their academic warning if the semester GPA is less than 2.0 (C) during any prior coursework Page 6 The links provide good information about issues related to academic difficulty

25. Admission to Colleges/Programs Other program requirements listed in Catalogue Although a 2.0 GPA is sufficient to remain in good academic standing, it is not sufficient to get into some of the majors offered at UW-Eau Claire. The three Colleges/Programs on the slide are the most common for students, but more GPA requirements may be found in the catalogue (e.g. Communication/Journalism).

26. Resident GPA Courses only taken at UW-Eau Claire Used to determine “academic standing” Used for admission to programs Total GPA Courses taken at UW-Eau Claire and all transferable coursework Used for admission to programs Total vs. Resident GPA Page 6 UW-Eau Claire keeps track of three GPA’s: Resident GPA – Coursework taken at UW-Eau Claire Transfer GPA – Transferable coursework taken at a previous school(s). Total GPA – Combination of resident and transfer GPA.

27. Repeat Policy-Transfer Students • Transfer students can repeat a course at UW-Eau Claire that they originally took at another school. • If original grade was “C-” or lower, new grade will replace the first in the total GPA. This is especially important for students seeking admission to the schools and programs that look at total as well as resident GPA’s. Page 6

28. Excess Credit Policy • UW-System policy • Wisconsin residents only • 165 credits or 30 beyond required for degree • 100% surcharge = Tuition would double • Includes: transferable credits from all UW-System and WI Technical Colleges • Not included: credit by exam (AP, CLEP) confirming courses (retroactive credits) Page 6

29. Information Foundin Manila Folder This section will cover the information listed above which can be found in your manila folder Advising Report Student Transfer Evaluation Transfer Issues Form Degree Audit

30. Advising Report

31. If you took UW-System placement tests your scores and equivalent courses will be indicated on this form.

32. Math Placement Page 17 This is the chart for the UW-System math placement test. You may not take a course higher than the one into which you placed without permission from the Math department. If you have any questions, discuss with the transfer adviser.

33. Foreign Language Placement Spanish Score Placement 150-414 Spanish 101 415-499 Spanish 102 500-583 Spanish 201 584-850 Spanish 202 Japanese Score Placement 0-60 Japanese 101 61-115 Japanese 102 116-165 Japanese 201 166-195 Japanese 202 196 and above Japanese 301 Page 20 This is the chart for the UW-System foreign language placement tests. You cannot take a course LOWER than the one into which you placed. If you have any questions, discuss with the transfer adviser. French Score Placement 150-403 French 101 404-455 French 102 456-552 French 201 553-773 French 202 774-850 French 315 German Score Placement 150-380 German 101 381-480 German 102 481-630 German 201 631-820 German 202 821+ German 313

34. Foreign Language Test Not Needed If you plan to take a Foreign Language (French, German, Japanese or Spanish) and are exempt from taking the test, you will still need to contact the Foreign Language department at 715-836-4287 to get clearance to be eligible to register for the course you plan to take. Page 8 If you have been out of high school for at least 3 years. You plan to take a language you have never studied. You are transferring a prerequisite course (ex. Span 101).

35. Student Transfer Evaluation The Student Transfer Evaluation indicates how your courses transfer. More information on consults, defers, and other terms. Advanced Placement (AP) credit does not automatically transfer to UW-Eau Claire. You will need to have you score report sent to the Academic Testing Office. If you have any questions, discuss with your transfer adviser.

36. Transfer Issues Form A Transfer Issues Form has been created and identifies three issues: Whether UW-Eau Claire’s English Composition requirement has been met. Which UW-System placement tests are needed. Consults, defers, and other issues that need to be addressed, and where to go for assistance. Let your transfer adviser know if you will earn (or have earned) your Associate Degree from the UW-Colleges as this will affect the completion of your General Education requirements.

37. Components of a Degree 120 Credits 39 Credits (minimum) 60 Credits Major & or Comprehensive Minor Major General Education GE I Communications GE II Natural Sciences GE III Social Sciences GE IV Humanities GE V University Wide GE Electives English Course Competency Math Competency Foreign Language/Culture Cultural Diversity Service-Learning Wellness Theory/Activity Page 14 More information on Components of a Degree

38. Degree Audit Page 15 The degree audit is a computerized report that indicates how you are progressing towards fulfilling your degree. It indicates the requirements you have completed and those still needing to be met. It is based on this year’s Catalogue. Discuss with your adviser whether requirements will change next year.

39. Degree Audit Page 16 All degree audits are arranged in the same order. They begin by first checking your University Requirements, then your General Education Requirements, and finally the requirements for your major and minor (if applicable).

40. Degree Audit Information It’s important to go through your Degree Audit box by box to determine what requirements you’ve met and what needs to be completed. If it has a circle filled in with black, then that requirement is met. If the circle has a light gray shade, the requirement has not been met. If the circle has been partially filled, then the requirement will be met by a course you have “In Progress”. For more information about the degree audit, please refer to the pages in the binder and this link. Before your advising phone appointment, it’s expected that you have looked through your degree audit and are prepared to discuss it.

41. Building a Class Schedule Materials to use: • Degree Audit • MyBlugold – Online course searching and registration program • G.E. lists (pp. 21-24) • Catalogue The items above will be helpful as you begin to plan your class schedule.

42. What you need to Register • Username (on degree audit) • Password • Changed it (use your new password) • Not changed it - know PIN (uwec?1234) • Not changed it - forgot PIN (talk to Katie or Erik) • PAC (get from adviser) To register for classes, you’ll need you username, password, and PAC. Your username is on the degree audit. If you previously changed your password, use the new one you created. If you have not changed your password but have your four digit PIN, the password is uwec (lower case) ? Followed by your PIN (example: uwec?1234). If you have not changed your password and do not have your PIN, talk to the transfer adviser.

43. UW-Eau Claire Academic Information www.uwec.edu

44. MyBlugoldCampS • On-Line program that students use to register for classes and much more • Accessed through the UW-Eau Claire home page. • Username and password is needed • Step-by-Step instructions • Tutorials on using MyBlguoldCampS • It’s important to check out MyBlugoldCampS before your phone appointment. Page T-15 MyBlugoldCampS allows you to search for courses, register, drop/add, look up grades, and order degree audits, transcripts, or bills via the Web. The course searching links to the class schedule and the catalogue. Make certain that you check the prerequisites for the courses. The Step-by-Step Guide to Registering is found on page T-15 in the white binder.

45. UW-Eau Claire Webmail • Using email regularly is an expectation • To get started with email go to webmail.uwec.edu • Your email address is: username@uwec.edu(e.g. abogusim@uwec.edu) • Detailed instructions in binder Page T-10

46. Orientation Adviser Phone Appointment Topics • Placement Tests – Do you need them? • Transcripts – How classes transfer • Degree audit – Requirements unfulfilled? • Questions about MyBlugoldCampS & Web Mail • Courses planning to take • Additional Questions During the phone call with the Orientation Adviser, the topics above will be addressed. Please be prepared with questions.

47. Expectations When Calling Faculty Adviser • Be knowledgeable about your degree audit • Prepare a list of questions • Create a list of courses as well as alternative courses you wish to take • Remember to ask for PAC code and adviser assignment The Key is Be Prepared The PAC is your Personal Advising Code. It’s a two letter code that will allow you to register for classes. Be sure to get this code from your faculty adviser during your phone appointment.

48. Next Steps • Take quiz • Schedule phone appointment with transfer adviser and faculty adviser. • Prepare and participate in phone appointments • Register using MyBlugoldCampS once your appointment time has arrived. You are responsible for calling the transfer adviser and faculty adviser for your phone appointments.