New Student Orientation Being an MVNU Parent Tracy

New Student Orientation Being an MVNU Parent

Tracy Waal Vice President for Student Life

Parent Session 1 Being an MVNU Parent Financial Aid Process

Parent Session 2 How to help your student succeed

COVID Session Email MVNU. Admissions@MVNU. edu and request the COVID Q&A Session

www. mvnu. edu/parents To download this entire Power. Point presentation and the MVNU Parent Handbook

Reading the Power. Point Everythin g you see Everythin g we say

Required of all new students: Move In Day August 15 New Student Institute August 16 -18 Classes Begin August 19

Purpose: Create an environment where students can reach their God-given potential

Josh Kusch Director of Residence Life

MVNU Graduation • Establishing identity • Developing purpose • Developing integrity

MVNU Graduation 1. 2. 3. 4. Developing competence Managing emotions Moving through autonomy toward interdependence Developing mature interpersonal relationships

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Month 1 Culture the personal disorientation a person Shock may feel when experiencing a new way of life

Month 1 Signs of Culture Shock Information overload Language barrier Technology gap Homesickness Boredom Loneliness Depression and sadness Irritability Anxiety Self-doubt Irritability

Month 1 Culture Honeymoon Shock • Excitement with new things • Superficial involvement with culture • Interest in learning; very motivated

Month 1 Culture Negotiation Shock • Newness wears off • Primary focus on differences • Small differences feel like major issues • Homesickness

Month 1 Culture Adjustment Shock • Become more familiar with cultural cues • “I’m here; I should make the most of it. ” • Feel more comfortable and less isolated

Month 1 Culture Adaptation Shock • Feeling at home • New culture is no longer new • Able to live to your full potential

Month 1 Comfort and Satisfaction Culture Shock Phases Honeymoon Adaptation Adjustment Negotiation Time

September 7 First evening residential students can go home overnight

Parent Resources • Culture Shock https: //www. princeton. edu/oip/practical-matters/Cultural-Adjustment. pdf • Helping Your Child Transition to College https: //collegeparents. org/2016/08/26/helping-your-child-transition-to-college/ • The Crucial First Week of College Classes https: //www. psychologytoday. com/us/blog/head-the-class/201508/the-crucial-first-week -college-classes-get-good-start • How to Deal with Homesickness at College https: //www. cnbc. com/2018/09/07/how-to-deal-with-homesickness-at-college. html • Adult Skills Every 18 -Year-Old Should Have https: //qz. com/644491/a-stanford-dean-on-adult-skills-every-18 -year-old-should-have/

Jared Sponseller Director of Student Financial Services

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Student Accounts and Financial Aid

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Student Accounts and Financial Aid Provide services and address questions regarding: • • Scholarships Grants Student Loans Student Account

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Student Accounts and Financial Aid Services include: • Cash checks up to $200 • Process payments to Student Account • Account viewable on student portal • Account determined by current student schedule

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Student Accounts and Financial Aid Payment Options: • • Full payment Cashnet monthly payment plan Private or parent loan Combination of payment options

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Student Accounts and Financial Aid Payment Deadline August 5 (for fall semester)

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Student Accounts and Financial Aid Communication • • All communication from SFS will go to the student’s email No paper statement or bill will be mailed Person proxy-gives you access to your student’s information FERPA applies to account and financial aid information

Student Financial Services Financial. Aid@mvnu. edu 740 -397 -9000 x 4520

COVID Session Email MVNU. Admissions@MVNU. edu and request the COVID Q&A Session

www. mvnu. edu/parents To download this entire Power. Point presentation and the MVNU Parent Handbook

www. mvnu. edu/PS 2 Parent Session 2 – How to help your student succeed