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HOUSTON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY. New Student Orientation Fall 2011. FAQ. What are we doing tonight? 6:00-6:20 PM Welcome, Introductions 6:20-6:30 PM Introduce faculty meet and greet 6:30-7:15 PM FAQ 7:15-7:45 PM Library orientation. FAQ.
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HOUSTON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY New Student Orientation Fall 2011
FAQ • What are we doing tonight? • 6:00-6:20 PM Welcome, Introductions • 6:20-6:30 PM Introduce faculty meet and greet • 6:30-7:15 PM FAQ • 7:15-7:45 PM Library orientation
FAQ • When are offices open? • M, T, W, F: 8:30-4:30 • Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. • Financial Aid Office closed on Monday and Friday
FAQ Confused? Curious? Discombobulated?
FAQ • Where do I find …? • Try www.hgst.edu
Check out upcoming deadlines and events on our Google calendar. Links at the top and the bottom of the page will take you to often-used parts of the site. Find all the online forms & information you could ever need. Update your contact information. Follow us on Twitter @HGSTnews Make online tuition or fee payments. Let us know if you see errors on our site or if you have suggestions to make the site better. Access our new bookstore.
Instructor names will link you to the instructor’s page or to the instructor’s course page. Online course schedules will have the course syllabus linked to the course number. Our online course schedules lists courses in alphabetical order by course number, but you can still download a PDF course schedule at the bottom of the page.
The Student Resources page gives you access to downloadable PDF forms from all over the website and lists helpful links.
Our new bookstore will allow you to read reviews of books and add several books to your cart without leaving our website. You will only be taken to Amazon’s site when you are ready to checkout. Click on a course to see the books required for that course. If a course has recommended books, you can view them by clicking on the recommended link. Pay attention to notes listed under your books. In some cases, you may have options as to which books you are required to buy.
Click here to change your calendar view. Our Google Calendar will give you details on all upcoming academic dates and events.
Our News & Events page will give your more information on what is going on at the school and in our community. If you know of an event our students would enjoy, and you would like us to advertise it, please let us know.
www.hgst.edu • HGST Writer’s Manual • Student Handbook
www.hgst.edu • HGST Library Online
FAQ • How do I get news? • “HGST student e-mail, our official means of HGST communication” • In case of emergency—email, website, phone, radio, TV.
FAQ • When do classes begin? • First Day of Fall ’11 Classes: Mon, Aug 22
FAQ • Where are my classes?
FAQ • When do I register for classes? • NOW!
FAQ • What else do I need to do? • Entering Student Questionnaire (ESQ)
FAQ • What else do I need to do? • Photo ID • Photo release form
FAQ • When are chapel services?
FAQ • Who do I talk to if …? • Day-to-day matters, records, grades: • The registrar kdomeracki@hgst.edu) • Academic advising/counseling • see your Faculty Advisor
FAQ • Who do I talk to if …? • Grades and assignments? • see instructor
FAQ • Who do I talk to if …? • Variances and petitions, e.g. transfer hours, grievances: see appropriate “Dean” • M.Div./M.T.S. students: Dr. Chuck Pitts • M.A.C./D.Min. students: Dr. Becky Towne
FAQ • No request, petition, or complaint is official unless it is in writing with a date and signature.
FAQ • Who do I talk to if …? • Finances or your student account • Business Office: Janell Ray • Financial Aid/Student Loans • Financial Aid Office: Linda Long
HOUSTON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY I have watched the above PowerPoint and read the HGST Student Handbook. signature printed name Students who did not attend New Student Orientation should print this slide and return it to the Registrar.