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Transfer Student Orientation Program
What is Changes?     Reserve & Confirm     Before Orientation Checklist
What if I can't come to an orientation?

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What is CHANGES?

The CHANGES: Transfer Student Orientation program is an enlightening half-day program specifically for transfer students.  This program will provide transfer students with a thorough introduction to University resources and services.  The sessions include financial aid, a connection to the Center for Student Progress and Peer Mentor staff, and campus computer account information and activation.  We have posted the program agendas as .pdf files in the reservation/confirmation section for your online convenience.

During the CHANGES program you will:

• confirm activation of your cue-mail account
• participate in a computer technology and registration system overview
• meet and be assigned a Peer Mentor (PM) team leader, who will help guide you to success during your transition year
• interact with faculty and staff
• connect with resources, services, and activities on campus that can help you during your adjustment to YSU

Reservation and Confirmation:

Students can register for the program with the online CHANGES Reservation Form.  Telephone reservations will not be accepted.

Reservations for the program are limited to the student only.  Since reservations are processed on a first-return basis and the attendance at each session is limited, we encourage students to make a reservation as early as possible.  The deadline to register for the fall 2008 program is Monday, August 4, 2008.

After we have assigned the student's orientation date, a confirmation letter as well as MyYSU activation information will be sent to the student. If a student does not receive a confirmation letter, the student should call (330) 941-2103 to confirm his/her date.  Students should not make travel plans until a confirmation letter has been received.

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Before Orientation Checklist:

o Complete the CHANGES reservation form before the deadline.  Program reservations need to be received prior to the deadline.  Reservations received after the deadline may impact the availability of dates.

o Seek academic advisement before your orientation date.  All new incoming YSU transfer students are required to see an academic advisor their first semester, regardless of credit hours.  Additionally, transfer students are permitted to register for classes during the current student registration time frame.  Students may register before or after their orientation day, however, we encourage students to register as soon as possible due to class availability.  Students should seek advisement from the college (academic department) of his/her major.

o Activate your MyYSU account.  MyYSU is the official electronic communication portal at the University.  Students who have been accepted for enrollment have the ability to set up this account and begin using it immediately (see orientation confirmation packet for instructions).

o If necessary, contact CSP/Disability Services.  Students with a documented physical, psychological, and/or learning disability (permanent or temporary), in order to receive educational accommodations, are required to register with CSP/Disability Services at (330) 941-1372 or (330) 941-1534 (TTD) so the disability may be accommodated.  If a student has a disability that will require special accommodations on the day of orientation, the student should contact the CSP Orientation Services at (330) 941-2103 prior to that date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

o If necessary, apply for financial aid and scholarships.  If students need financial assistance to support their higher education, they are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the YSU Institutional Aid Application.  YSU strongly encourages electronic submission of both forms (on their website).  Students who have already filed a FAFSA will need to change the six digit school code to YSU’s code (003145).  For information on completing the FAFSA or YSU Institutional Aid Application on-line, please contact YSU’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at (330) 941-3505.  It is important to remember that dependent students will need their own and their family’s current federal income tax returns to complete the FAFSA.

o If necessary, make overnight accommodations.  For students who are coming from out of town and plan to stay in a hotel, we recommend the following hotels.  Reservations may be made by calling the numbers listed below for each hotel.  Hotels are grouped north of the YSU campus at the I-80 interchange and south off of I-680.

o If necessary, contact and apply for University Housing.  Students interested in on-campus housing are encouraged to file an application through the Office of Housing and Residence Life, located on the first floor of Kilcawley House (see enclosed map).  Students may stop by the office to pick up an application, call (330) 941-3547, or visit their website.

What if I can't come to an orientation program?

If you cannot attend a transfer orientation program, please participate in the online orientation program called The TRACK.  Also, CSP Orientation Services suggests that you contact The Center for Student Progress at (330) 941-3746 to be assigned to a peer mentor for your first semester at YSU.

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