February 12 2015 ORIENTATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements February 19

February 12, 2015 ORIENTATION! ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements �February 19 - PICTURE DAY!!!!!!! �Parents can come finish the FAFSA Thursday during late class �TSI: February 24 th-25 th : There are only 50 seats. YOU NEED TO SIGN UP. NOW. Stony Point High School YOU ARE TAKING THIS. Free. � 9 classes left � 2. 5 weeks to complete FAFSA- March 1 st

Yo, I need proof! �Just like the 6 applications, I need a screen shot or forwarded email with your SAR. �SAR= Student Aid Report �Access it on your FAFSA once you submit it 2 -3 days later �You have to complete 3 scholarships and SEND me proof you applied!

Housing. It’s complicated. �I have a worksheet for you to complete if you weren’t here Tuesday �Please go to your top 2 colleges and find out their housing information

Orientation? ! WHO CAN EXPLAIN WHY THIS EXISTS?

What’s the point? �“The purpose of the new student orientation … is to ensure that new students have a successful transition and integration into college life. The program promotes discussion among parents, new students, continuing students, and faculty and staff on the expectations and perceptions of the campus community. ”

What’s the point? �Make new friends �Learn your way around campus �Help with class registration �Learn the mission and values of the University �Know where all the resources are before you get there!

What’s the Point? �Colleges and Universities with New Student Orientations have between 10 and 15% higher retention rates than comparable colleges and universities. �West Georgia University said “The retention rate for students not attending was under 18% [while] the retention rate of students who attended the orientation was over 91%”!!!!