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Welcome Seahawks! Summer 2015 Orientation

Staff Dr. Lisa Keenan – Director, Onslow Extension Site & Military Liasion Karla Blanton – Admissions and Financial Aid Coordinator Susan Sullivan – Office

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WelcomeSeahawks!

Summer 2015Orientation

Staff

Dr. Lisa Keenan – Director, Onslow Extension Site & Military Liasion

Karla Blanton – Admissions and Financial Aid Coordinator

Susan Sullivan – Office Manager

Kelly Moore – Military Enrollment Services Coordinator

Mary Anne Tayloe – Administrative Associate

Henry Wyschka – Testing and Technology Technician

Onslow Academic AdvisorsBrenna Johnson– Watson College of EducationHeather Lang – School of Social WorkDr. Jessica Strong – School of Social WorkDr. Kenneth Mentor – Department of Sociology and

CriminologyCrystal Hollenbaugh– Cameron School of Business

See Your Academic Advisor

For course planning in your majorQuestions about academic policiesCareer adviceGraduate school plansInternship possibilities

Student Folder

Doe, John In-State850555555BUS 9999

Student Name

Student ID #

Program

Residency Status

PIN #

• Transient Study Instructions

• Bookstore Information• Student Data Sheet• Financing College

• Degree Audit• Orientation Survey• Hot Links Card• SeaNet/How to

Register• GI Bill Checklist

Graduation RequirementsComplete University Studies · Fulfill Major requirements· 2.0 Grade Point Average (Transfer

students start at UNCW with no GPA)· Earn 124 Semester Hours

See Degree Audit

Transient StudyTransient Study is defined as taking courses at any other institution( i.e., a community college, university, college, or study abroad). Transient study is limited to active UNCW students.

1. Consult your Academic Advisor about transferability of course credit into your degree program.

2. Submit a request for Permission for Transient Study via mySeaport. Academics tab Transient Study link

3. Register for transient study courses once approval has been granted. (Visiting students at Coastal CC see Step 3 on Transient Study handout)

4. Pay for your transient study course(s)5. Submit final transcripts to the Office of the Registrar and the

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Transfer Credit Limits UNCW can accept a maximum of 64 transfer credit

hours from a regionally-accredited two year institution (I.e. Coastal CC).

UNCW can accept a maximum of 93 transfer credit hours from a regionally-accredited four year institution.

A minimum of 31 semester hours must be earned at UNCW of which at least 15 must be upper division courses, in your major.

Dropping and Adding Classes Summer I 2015: Classes begin Monday, May 18th.

Summer II 2015: Classes begin Monday, June 22nd.

You may drop or add a class on SeaNet.

Talk to your advisor before making course

changes.http://www.uncw.edu/reg/calendars-events.htm

Course WithdrawalSummer Withdrawal deadlines:

Summer I - Friday, June 5, 2015Summer II – Thursday, July 9, 2015

http://www.uncw.edu/reg/calendars-events.htm

Withdraw from a course BEFORE the deadline = “W”Withdraw from a course AFTER the deadline = “WF”

(which calculates as an “F” in GPA calculation)

Withdraw from an individual class or classes through SeaNet.Students who intend to withdraw from all classes must submit a

Complete Term Withdrawal request in mySeaport. For questions contact the Dean of Students’ Office.

ALWAYS consult your advisor before you withdraw from a course.

Course Repeat PolicyStudents who earn less than a C (2.0) in a course may

retake that course at UNCW to replace the grade.

Three different courses may be repeated to replace low grades.

http://catalogue.uncw.edu/content.php?catoid=17&navoid=1108#Repeating_of_Courses

UNCW Online ClassesBlackBoard is the learning management system

for classes at UNCWClasses use BlackBoard for assignments, group

discussions, quizzes, etcClasses can be accessed the 1st day of class. If

you have a problem accessing BlackBoard, contact your instructor via email

Below is the link for log-in instructions, content upload instructions, and tutorials:

http://uncw.edu/itsd/learning/UNCWITSDBlackboardLearn.html

Classroom Assignments

Visit www.uncw.edu/onslow -Select Academics -Next select Classroom Assignments-Select the applicable semester

UNCW BookstoreUNCW Bookstore

910-962-3188 or [email protected] www.uncw.edu/ba/bookstore/

Bookstore Sales for Onslow Extension students www.uncw.edu/onslow/library.html

Book Orders Online http://uncw.bkstore.com/ OR Click on the “Purchase my Textbooks” link when

viewing your schedule on SeaNet.

Libraries (LRC)UNCW Randall Library

• Library Support for Extension Students http://library.uncw.edu/distance_learners

• Books mailed … free! Account set up required Contact: Melissa Raymer Distance Learning Librarian,

[email protected], 910-962-4234CCCC Learning Resource Center http://coastalcarolina.libguides.com/library

• UNCW ID card required • You will receive an email from [email protected] via UNCW

email as soon as they are ready for pick up. Please disregard main campus emails.

John Lejeune Education Center• Research and Study Center

http://www.mccslejeune.com/libraries/

Financial Aid1. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

online at www.fafsa.ed.gov2. Your award information and any updates or changes to

financial aid award are available for your review and response through SeaNet.

3. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in order to remain eligible for financial aid

Three areas: GPA, Quantitative and Time

**Most communication is done through e-mail to the student’s UNCW account

http://uncw.edu/finaid/

Financial Aid & G.I. BillUNCW is a U.S. Veteran Affairs approved educational institution. For information and to establish eligibility for the Post 9/11 and/or the Montgomery GI Bill please refer to the US Department of Veterans Affairs website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.

Submit Certificate of EligibilityComplete a VA Class Schedule every semester

VA Counselor – Alton Johnson [email protected]

Campus ParkingCoastal Carolina Community College

Students must provide a UNCW ID and class schedule to obtain a permit from the Coastal Security Office located in the cafeteria.

Students can receive a temporary permit until they receive their UNCW ID

Parking is freeCamp Lejeune

For information on base access and parking: www.uncw.edu/onslow/about.html

No permit is required for parking UNCW ID is required for a semester pass

UNCW Main Campus Parking Special rate permit required http://uncw.edu/parking/ for further information

UNCW Health ServicesMain Campus Student Health Center

DePaolo Hall http://uncw.edu/healthservices/

Immunization Records Required when taking 4 or more credit hours,

per semester, at the Main Campus

Health Insurance NOT Required for Extension students

Additional UNCW ServicesDisability Services

ADA services available http://uncw.edu/disability/

Counseling Center Confidential and Free http://uncw.edu/counseling

UNCW Writing Center Submit work via email http://uncw.edu/ulc/writing/center.html

Career Services UNCW http://uncw.edu/career/ Coastal CC http://www.coastalcarolina.edu/career-center

/

Student Organizations Student Social Work Organization http://uncw.edu/swk/resources-orgs.html

Phi Alpha Honor Society National Social Work Honor Society http://uncw.edu/swk/resources-orgs.html

Tau Sigma National Honor Society Transfer Student Honor Society http://appserv02.uncw.edu/studentorgs/organization.aspx?orgid=247

Student Veterans Organization (main campus) http://appserv02.uncw.edu/studentorgs/organization.aspx?orgid=239

Inclement Weather PolicyIf inclement weather occurs please refer to the following for updated information:

· UNCW Onslow Extension websitehttp://uncw.edu/onslow/InclementWeather.html

· UNCW Onslow Extension Site Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/UNCW-Onslow-Extension-Site/223806597666557?ref_type=bookmark

Things To Know Your UNCW email address is very important.

Faculty and Staff will only use this email to correspond with you

**Please use proper etiquette when addressing your instructors and advisors

Coastal Carolina Community College campus is Tobacco-Free

Complete the Student Data Sheet and Orientation Evaluation before you leave today

Questions?UNCW Onslow Extension Site

Coastal CC office: 910.455.2310Camp Lejeune office: 910.451.5266

www.uncw.edu/onslow