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First Year and Transition Programs -- Student Success
421 N. Woodland Blvd.
Unit #8275
DeLand, FL  32723
Phone: 386.822.7345
Fax: 386.822.7322
Email: studentsuccess@stetson.edu

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1) What will my student experience at Orientation?

FOCUS Orientation is a 5-day comprehensive program that is designed to aidyour student with a successful transition to Stetson University. Two upper-classstudents serve as mentors to a "FOCUS Group," and will continue get the grouptogether periodically throughout the first year. During the 5-days prior to classyour student will take care of all of their needs; such as meeting with theirAcademic Advisor, getting their Student ID, Parking Decal, setting up their e-mail and internet, and maybe even purchasing their books for class; all while meetingnew people and learning their way around campus. Orientation is extremely beneficial and fun for all students!

2) Where Can my Student get their Parking Decal, Email Address and ID Card?

• Parking Decal- Your student will receive their parking decal in the Public Safety Office located on Amelia Avenue
• Email Address- Your Student can receive their Email address and all online access information at our IT Center located in the basement of the Lynn Business Center
• ID Card- Your Student can receive their ID card in the Meal Card office located in the Commons which is in the Carlton Union Building.

The Public Safety Office can be reached at (386) 822 7300

The IT Help Desk can be reached at (386) 822 7217

DiningServices can be reached at (386) 822 8780 (your ID acts as your meal card so you may ask to be connects with the meal card office for more information)

3) What is it like living in the Residence Halls?

Living in the residence halls is a wonderfully unique experience for a widevariety of reasons. Some of theminclude:

• Exposure to a wide variety of people that students may never have had the opportunity to meet before
• A chance to learn outside of a classroom
• No day is exactly the same in the residence halls; there is alwayssomething new going on
• The opportunity to get involved with the entire campus thus enhancing thestudent's overall collegiate experience
• Preparing the student for life after college in the "real world"

The Department of Housing & Residential Life is committed to providing a healthy, inclusive, and safe environment that supports the growth and development of allstudents. The staff in the residence halls works at developing communities that promote learning, developing personal accountability, and becoming responsible members of the Stetson community.

4) If my student is sick, where should they go?

To Student Health Services, our free clinic on campus.There are three nurses and one doctor on duty. An appointment is recommended if a student wishes to see the doctor. Their hours of operation are between 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. In case of an emergency please call Public Safety at (386)-822-7300 or 911.

5) If I have an emergency, who at the university should I contact to notify my son/daughter?

Public Safety, you can reach them at (386)-822-7300. They are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

6) What wellness services are available to my child while attending Stetson?

Stetson offers a Counseling Center, the Hollis Center Gym and Pool, Information on Health and Wellness with Lynn Stadelman, and Chaplain Fronk for spiritual needs. All these services are free of charge.

7) Do parents receive progress reports?

At mid-term, reports are sent to students who are earning below a C in any of their courses. These reports can be viewed on Stetson's Banner Web, a student information system accessed by internet. In order to log-in, you will need your student's ID and Password.

8) How are grades distributed?

Grades are distributed via Stetson's Banner Web student information system. This allows students to access their grades from any computer connected to the internet as soon as they are processed. Grades do not get mailed home.

9) What does it mean if my student is on academic warning or suspension?

Warning: Any student whose cumulative average falls below a C (2.0 G.P.A.) at the end of a grading period will be placed on academic warning. This warning will be in effect until a cumulative C (2.0 G.P.A.) average is regained.

Suspension: A student already on academic warning will be automatically suspended from the Unviersity for a period of seven months if the cumulative grade point average at the end of any grading period falls below minimum acceptable levels.

Minimum Acceptable Grade Point Averages

Total Earned Hours Stetson GPA

1-26 1.5

27-60 1.6

61-90 1.7

91+ 1.8

*Students failing all coursework during the first semester at the University will be automatically suspended.

10) How does my student register for classes?

The first step is to meet with their academic advisor. A couple weeks before academic advising begins, the student should schedule an appointment with their advisor. Most professors have a sign up sheet outside their office door.

A week or two before advising begins, your student should have access to all courses being offered. They can access this information through Banner Web. With this information they should create a couple different options for schedules they'd like to have during the next semester.

At the advising meeting they should present these options to their advisor. There they will discuss if the schedule created helps the student move forward with their academic goals. A pin number will be given once the advisor signs off on the agreed upon schedule.

The next step is to find out the day and time your student is able to register. This schedule is based upon class standing and the number of course hours already accepted.

On the day and time your student is to register, they should have already made sure they can sign into Banner Web and have their schedule with CRN #'s ready. The CRN # is a special code given to differentiate all classes being offered at the university.

Once in Banner Web, the student should click on Student Services, then Registration, then Add or Drop Classes. They will then be asked to choose the semester they are registering for. Once that is chosen they will be prompted to enter the registration pin number they received at their advising appointment. From there all they need to do is type in the CRN #'s for all the classes they wish to take in the following semester. It is recommended that your student sign into Banner Web a couple minutes before their registration time and perform all tasks that lead to the registration pin number screen. As soon as the clock changes to their allotted time the student will be able to enter their pin number and gain access for registration.

For more information, please go to the Registrars Web site. http://www.stetson.edu/registrar/

11) What can I do if my child cannot get into a required course?

The student can e-mail the professor of the course and ask if they could receive an override into the class. If this is not an option, the student can ask to be placed on the Waiting List. We recommend that your student have a back-up schedule in case they are not able to get their first choice.

12) How does my student change his/her major?

If a student wishes to change their major within the same college then they should go to their assigned Dean. For example, if your student is a Political Science Major in the College of Arts and Sciences, and wishes to change their major to Biology, which is also in the College of Arts and Sciences, they will need to simply fill out a form in their Dean's office.

If your student wishes to change their major and go to a different college they will first have to "check-out" of their assigned college by filling out a form from their present Dean. They should then go to the Dean's office of the college which they are switching into and fill out the form they offer to declare a major. For example, if your student is a Political Science major and wishes to become a Finance major in the School of Business they would have to follow this process. In order to switch into the School of Music, your student must have an audition.

13) If my student needs to withdraw, what is the procedure and will tuition be reimbursed?

For information on withdrawals please contact Dean Leonard Nancein First YearStudies. 386-822-7345 lnance@stetson.edu

For information on tuition reimbursement please contact the Bursar's Office. Each Student is worked with on an individual basis. stuaccts@stetson.edu 386-822-7050

14) Who does my student notify if our financial situation changes?

Your student should visit the Financial Aid office in Griffith Hall and speak with them about the situation.There very well may be something they can do once they have evaluated the situation fully by evaluating projected income for the coming year. finaid@stetson.edu 1-800-688-7120

15) Who should my student see if they are having any difficulty:

In Class: The student can set-up an appointment with their professor to discuss what help options they have. Most areas of study have tutoring clinics and many professors are able to spend office time with a student in need of extra help. Stetson also has an Academic Resources Center which offers help in many areas such as studying techniques, time management skills, or any disabilities.

In their Residence Hall: The student can speak with their Residential Assistant or with the Department of Housing and Residential Life. reslife@stetson.edu 386-822-7201

First Year Studies is always available to help with any issues a student may be having. They can stop by the FYS house and visit Dean Leonard Nance, Rosalie Carpenter, or Jeanne Peterson.