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Mountaineer Parents Club and Office of the President Parent Relations BEFORE CLASS BEGINS Complete your Mountaineer Parents Club sign up form to enter in the drawing for the 200 WVU Barnes and Noble Gift Card We will collect these at the end of class ID: 742628

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Welcome to First-Year Seminar for Families and Guests

Mountaineer Parents Club and Office of the President - Parent Relations

BEFORE CLASS BEGINS…Complete your Mountaineer Parents Club sign up form to enter in the drawing for the $200 WVU Barnes and Noble Gift Card. We will collect these at the end of class. This is also a great time to complete your Letter from Home!Please use the restroom prior to class to limit disruptions.Please turn off all cell phones or turn to vibrate. When your students text, respond, “I’ll see you at 2:30 at the info fair!”Slide2

Review of Syllabus• Chapter 1: Overview - Goal Setting

• Chapter 2: June/July - Transitioning

• Chapter 3: August - Settling in• Chapter 4: September - Getting Acclimated• Chapter 5: October - Reality sets in• Chapter 6: November - Looking Ahead

Chapter 7: December - Making the Grade

Mountaineer Parents Club and

Office of the President - Parent

RelationsSlide3

Career Services Already?Career Services Center

Chapter 1: Goal SettingSlide4

Chapter 1: Goal SettingCareer Services Center

A Great Resume Takes Four Years to Build!Slide5

Chapter 1: Goal Setting

Career Services CenterSlide6

So, how does your student become 1 of the 6?

Chapter 1: Goal Setting

Career Services CenterSlide7

Chapter 1: Goal Setting

Career Services CenterSlide8

Chapter 1: Goal Setting

Career Services CenterSlide9

Students: Emerging AdultsChallenge: perception of "feeling in between"- clear of the struggles of adolescence and starting to feel responsible for themselves, but still

tied to their parents and familyParents/Family: Holding on and Letting goChallenge

: wanting to help/be involved while needing to allow room for student-to-adult development. Ex: parents shouldn’t call/e-mail faculty but rather guide students to do so, if needed. SUMMER HOMEWORK: Talk budgeting, time management, outline academic and social expectations, review and help students become familiar with policies/procedures. Mountaineer Parents Club and Office of the President - Parent Relations

Chapter

2: TransitioningSlide10

Stop by and pre-register today!

$912/sem

Complete Waiver, June 5-July 26Apply for jobs through MtneerTrakTechnology needs, Discounts, etc.Sign up online or Blue PlanStop by the WVU Barnes and Noble Bookstore today!Student Health – Page 32

Student Health Insurance –

Page 32

Student Employment/Payroll –

Page 18

Tech Resources & Assistance –

Page 54

Chapter

2:

Transitioning

Mountaineer Parents Club and

Office of the President - Parent

Relations

Time to tie up loose ends and start passing the baton!

Purchasing textbooks

Page 16

Dining Services Meal Plans –

Page 31

Refer to handoutsSlide11

Dining Plans – required if on-campus, optional for off-campus/upperclassmenFour plans: Mountaineer, Select 15, Gold Plan, Blue Plan

Nearly two dozen locations – coffee shops, dining halls, convenience stores, eateriesHealthy U and Staff Dietitian

Can change dining plan choice up to three weeks into each semester *cost changeExpire at end of each semesterMountaineer Parents Club and Office of the President - Parent RelationsChapter 2: TransitioningDining Plans/Dining Dollars/Mountie BountyDining Dollars – built into every dining plan “Flex-spending

money" that

is built in to every dining plan Purchase a snack or beverage instead of using a whole dining plan swipe Flexibility

to eat at any

location

at anytime

Expire at end of each semester

Tip: always use Dining Dollars before Mountie Bounty in eateries and for food!!Slide12

Mountaineer Parents Club and Office of the President - Parent RelationsChapter 2:

TransitioningDining Plans/Dining Dollars/Mountie Bounty

Mountie Bounty – Page 48 Declining balance plan that can be added to, as needed Track balance onlineStudents can get balance updates by adding phone or e-mailDeposit money online: wvucard.wvu.eduFamily members can do this also Uses: PrintingLaundryWVU Bookstores

*Off

campus locations, too *Limits what funds can be spent on!Mountie Bounty does not expire

!

Mountaineer Card – Page 48

Other uses:

Ride PRT and buses

Swipe into dining halls

Get into sporting events

Attend

WVUp

All Night

Enter residence halls at night

Work out at the Rec Center

Access Student Health/

Carruth

Counseling Center

Check out books from Libraries

If damaged: $15 fee

If lost: $25 for replacement

Deactivate lost card: 304-293-CARD or

mymountaineercard.wvu.eduSlide13

Call: 304-293-6700Apply online: accessabilityservices.wvu.edu

Visit: the OAS booth at the Info Fair today following this session or visit their new office location in B20 Stewart Hall.

Types of accommodations: - Extra time on tests, quizzes and exams - Notetaking - Transportation services - Early registration - Sign language interpreting - Real-time transcribing - Media captioning - Textbooks in accessible formatsMountaineer Parents Club and Office of the President - Parent RelationsChapter 2: Transitioning

Office of Accessibility Services –

Page 32Serving students with disabilities

HOMEWORK: If

your student has had an IEP or may need accommodations, complete

the application and documentation process

this summer so they may start the fall successfullySlide14

Endorse/mail outside scholarships ASAP Check renewal criteria for scholarships and maintaining financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) now!

Fall bills out Thursday, July 6; DUE – Wednesday, July 26 – suggested payment is E-checkSpring Bills out mid-November; Due mid-DecemberBill e-mails sent to student’s MIX account – they can add your email!

Bills are posted online to STAR accountsTuition Refund Insurance (due to a covered medical reason) by GradGuardChapter 2: TransitioningMountaineer Hub Reminders – Page 18 Home to the Offices of Student Accounts and Financial Aid/Scholarships/Student Employment

Call:

304-293-1988E-mail: WVUHub@mail.wvu.edu Online: financialaid.wvu.edu and

studentaccounts.wvu.edu

Visit:

Located at Evansdale Crossing – Second Floor – Bus stops here on way back to the car today!

WVU Mountaineer Hub

2nd Floor - Room 200

P.O. Box 6004

Morgantown, WV 26506Slide15

Parent/Guest Portal

Four steps! Students must: log on and grant individuals access

assign what specific access each person can haveSet/communicate a passphrase that you use if calling these officesAdd parent e-mail for billing purposes (students need to check MIX)Parents: Complete the process with time sensitive e-mail sent (30 day link expiration!)Provides real-time access.Access can be revoked by the student at any time.Other FERPA forms

still

exist for specific purposes such as the Office of Accessibility Services, Housing, etc.Move In Video

Chapter

2:

TransitioningSlide16

Chapter 3: Settling in MOVE IN DAY IS HERE!

Saturday, August 12 – Pages 21-29Exciting time – Hot Shots are here to help!

Tip: Bring along an extra dolly or cart if you have one!Reception for familiesResidence Hall Leadership Teams met with you & your students this morningMove in dates/time – Page 28Renter’s Insurance (Homeowner’s Policy?)Welcome Week – August 12-15Lots planned for studentsCookouts, FallFest, FoodFest

Service Learning Activities

First Day of Classes:

Wednesday, August 16Slide17

Adjusting to their changing surroundings Project 168Many resources are available to support them: WELLWVU/Student Health Services/Mountaineer Pharmacy/

Carruth Center for Counseling/ Collegiate Recovery Program – Pages 32-33

MyStrengthLiving Learning Communities – Pages 24-25Studying Abroad – Page 69Student Rec Center, Adventure WVStudent Organizations/Athletics – Pages 38-39Service Learning/Million Hour MatchLaunchLab EntrepreneursASPIRE Office, Student Support Services, Accessibility Services, Veterans AffairsAcademic Resource Centers/Tutoring

Chapter

3: Settling in Slide18

Mountaineer Parents Club – Page 42FREE to Join – Join today!

Local Club structure and eventsSummer Send OffsJuly/August annuallyParent Perks2017 Fall Family Weekend –

Page 57Save the Date: September 22-24, 2017The Campus Read – Page 9Hidden FiguresChapter 3: Settling in Tip: Check out the audiobook via “Overdrive” from WVU libraries for free and listen on your way back to campus this fall! Slide19

Parents Club Facebook PageParents Club Websiteparentsclub.wvu.edu

Parents Club NewsletterParent E-Newsletter check spam filtersGee Mails

Parent Helpline:1-800-988-0096ParentHelpline@mail.wvu.eduStaying in touch…Chapter 3: Settling in Slide20

Academic protocol: catalog.wvu.edu

DegreeWorks – Page 11Visit the Libraries –

Pages 14-15FREE Tutoring – Academic Resource Centers – Pg. 17Drop-in and one-on-one appointmentsSuccess coachingStudents On the Road To Success (SORTS) WorkshopsAcademic Achievements – Page 17Semester Dean’s (3.5+) & President’s (4.0) ListsImportance of going

THROUGH

college, not just TO

college

Chapter

4: Getting AcclimatedSlide21

MIDTERM EXAMHow many steps must your student complete to set up the Parent/Guest Portal?1

1045

2. True or False – Students who live on campus are required to have a dining planTrue or False – The health insurance waiver and student health pre- registration are the same thingThe following are provided free of charge to help your students be successful:a) One-on-One and drop-in tutoringSuccess CoachingStudents on the Road to Success (SORTS) WorkshopsAll of the aboveBonus Question: What is the name of the 2017-18 Campus Read?

Chapter

4: Getting AcclimatedSlide22

Chapter 5: Reality Sets In

October is often stress dump month!The 2018-19 FAFSA for next year will be available in October (due by March 1)

Midterm Reports D’s or F’s: Tuesday, October 10th – Page 16Last Day to Drop a Class: Tuesday, October 24th Considering a major change?Advising for spring classes is underwayOften student conduct incidents increase…Slide23

Beliefs

How parents can help: Page 38Value system, morals, and beliefs are important to bring to college

WVU will hold them accountable for their behavior – misconduct can equate expulsionDon’t enable bad behavior!Who are their friends? Choose wisely and practice a healthy social lifeConflict is going to happen – learning experienceMoralsValues

Chapter

5: Reality Sets InYes!! Don’t forget us!!

WVU bound!Slide24

Safety of our studentsKnow the laws/expectations/resources –

Page 35Title IX Officer – sexual violence and misconduct investigations

University Police DepartmentCampus Student Code – Page 38Alcohol and Other Drugs Amnesty – Page 33Safety Tools – Page 35 Alcohol.edu – part 1 due in August, part 2 due in OctoberHave your student sign you up for Emergency AlertsDownload the

LiveSafe

App

Chapter

5: Reality Sets In

Tip:

Make sure students are checking their MIX e-mail daily for e-mails on Alcohol.edu as well as other important details!Slide25

Importance of pro-active vs. reactive approaches and planning ahead

Hall closures for breaks –

Pages 28-29Thanksgiving Break

Winter Break

Spring Break Holiday Housing

MPC Holiday Busses (NJ/NY/PA/MD/VA)

Chapter

6:

Looking Ahead

Getting

Around Town

Personal Rapid Transit - PRT (free)

Mountainline

Buses (free)

Uber, Taxis,

ZipCars

…and walk!

Parking

Getting to and from Morgantown

MegaBus/Greyhound/I-Ride 79 bus

ZipCars

on campus

ZimRide

(carpool)

Morgantown Airport (Southern Air)

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

GreyLine

Bus to PIT/Amtrak

Motown Taxi to Pittsburgh areaSlide26

Residential resources abound

University Apartments –

Page 66Legally binding 11.5/12 month leases, ask if a shorter term lease is needed

Be sure to check start and end dates of leases

Residence Halls

Residence Hall living is an option for next year too

Off-Campus Housing Office

Explore Websites – campuslife.wvu.edu

Encourage the Off-Campus Housing Fair held annually

Downtown fair in November, Evansdale fair in January

Student Legal Services

Have lease reviewed by Attorney for Students (allow 24 hours)

Make sure you know the codes…

X

My First Place!!!

Chapter

6:

Looking Ahead

Sights and Sounds of What's to ComeSlide27

Drop your

Letter from Home at Mountaineer Parents Club table at Info fair! This presentation will be on our website starting in July.

Turn in your Mountaineer Parents Club sign up today! Be sure to remind students to finalize schedules today before they leave

After this – information fair (Ballrooms) and optional activities

Please complete

New Student Orientation

evaluations online

Questions from the audience?

and the $200 Barnes and Noble Gift Card winner

is…

Chapter

7: Making the Grade

Finals Preparation!

Welcome parents of our Newest Mountaineers

!