T his will be your first visit to campus as an “official” UMSL student. During the one-day program, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the faculty and staff on your academic success and advising team, meet other new students, and learn about University services. You’ll have quesons, we’ll have the answers. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION OVERVIEW Your New Student Orientaon date is listed on the enclosed confirmaon leer and complete program details are included in this brochure. Please read these materials carefully and mark your calendar. We look forward to your arrival! FAMILY MEMBERS You’re so important in this process that we have a program designed just for you! During New Student Orientaon, our staff will help you understand University policies and transion issues that your new student may experience. We will offer suggesons about how to be a partner in their college experience and provide answers to all your quesons about academics, food, housing, finances, careers, and involvement opportunies. New Student Orientation 2014 Confirmation Millennium Student Center Park HERE in Parking LOT E Look for Louie Signs Pardon Our Dust...Construcon for New Rec Center. Lot Closed.
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T his will be your first
visit to campus as an
“official” UMSL
student. During the one-day
program, you’ll have the
opportunity to meet the
faculty and staff on your
academic success and advising
team, meet other new
students, and learn about
University services.
You’ll have questions, we’ll
have the answers.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION OVERVIEW
Your New Student Orientation date is listed on the enclosed confirmation letter and complete
program details are included in this brochure. Please read these materials carefully and mark
your calendar. We look forward to your arrival!
FAMILY MEMBERS
You’re so important in this process that we have a program designed just for you! During New
Student Orientation, our staff will help you understand University policies and transition issues
that your new student may experience. We will offer suggestions about how to be a partner in
their college experience and provide answers to all your questions about academics, food,
housing, finances, careers, and involvement opportunities.
New Student Orientation
2014 Confirmation
Millennium Student Center
Park HERE in Parking LOT E
Look for Louie Signs
Pardon Our Dust...Construction
for New Rec Center. Lot Closed.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE 2014 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
SPRING TERM 2014
January 21 First Day of Classes Begin
January 27 Last day student can enroll
February 17 last day to drop a course or withdraw
from school without receiving a grade
March 15 Mid Semester
March 22-30 Spring Recess (no classes)
May 10 Last day of classes
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
STUDENT ID
Triton One Card photographs will be taken at NSO. The ID card is used to:
Access dining facilities
Check out books in the libraries
Access Mark Twain Fitness
Charge purchases in the UMSL Bookstore to your student ac-count
Enter Oak Residence Hall
Check-in for appointments with advisors
During your NSO session, please remember to bring a photo ID to receive your Triton One Card (i.e., Driver’s license, passport, or other form of identification). New Student Programs
(All Orientation Questions) (314) 516-5291
Admissions (314) 516-5451
Bookstore (314) 516-5763
Cashier’s Office (314) 516-5151
Financial Aid (314) 516-5526
Food Service and Meal Plans (314) 516-7301
Health, Wellness, Counseling, and Disability Services (314) 516-5671
IT Helpdesk (login and password info) (314) 516-6304
Parking and Transportation (314) 516-4190
Registration (314) 516-5545
Residence Life and Housing (314) 516-6877
Testing Center (314) 516-6396
UMSL Homepage www.umsl.edu
MyView Website Myview.umsl.edu
SMOKE-FREE UMSL
UMSL is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is not
permitted on UMSL property. You may smoke in
your personal vehicle with the windows up, only.
PARKING
When you arrive on campus, parking will be available in Lot E (highlighted on the enclosed map). You will not need to display a permit at this location. Please park carefully and follow the signs in order to avoid parking citations.
CHECK-IN ROGRAM
NSO will be held in the Millennium Student Center, (building #4 on the campus map), with check-in beginning at 7:45 a.m. You will receive a nametag and all NSO materials at that time. The main program begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please make plans to be on campus until 5:00 p.m.
WELCOME FROM THE OFFICE OF
NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS
Congratulations on your decision to attend the
University of Missouri-St. Louis! We are excited to
meet you and welcome you to the academic
environment, involvement opportunities, and
traditions of UMSL. The orientation process is
designed to introduce you and your family to the
information you need prior to the start of the
academic year. NSO also facilitates building rela-
tionships with other incoming students, continuing
students, faculty, and staff. One of the main goals
for orientation is to welcome you to the Triton
family!
College of Arts & Sciences (314) 516-5501
College of Fine Arts & Communication
(314) 516-5501
College of Business Administration (314) 516-5888
College of Education (314) 516-5937
College of Nursing (314) 516-6066
School of Social Work (314) 516-6385
UMSL/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program
(314) 516-6800
Pierre Laclede Honors College (314) 516-5243
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about the New Student Orientation program, please contact the Office
of New Student Programs at (314) 516-5291 or at [email protected]. Our office hours are
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The day of an NSO session, we will be open
from 6:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. to assist with any questions.
Join our Facebook group called UMSL New Student Programs for announcements and to
meet your other classmates!
THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU
Bring your UMSL Student ID# (8 digit number)
Confirmation Mailer publication to use for navigating campus
Disability documentation if seeking accommodations
You must bring a form of photo ID (valid driver's license, state ID, passport) with you to obtain your Triton One Card
BE PREPARED TO SAY CHEESE Prepare to take a picture for your Triton One Card (UMSL ID)
UMSL E-Mail Account
As part of your admission to UMSL, you are given an e-mail account for your use. All official
University communication is directed through the UMSL e-mail account. It is very important
that you check this account regularly for important information regarding registration,
University events and emergency notification.
You can access your account through the MyGateway portal or directly at the UMSL website
at www.umsl.edu. However, before you can access your account for the first time, you will
need to change your password.
If you have not set up your e-mail account, please contact the Help Desk at:
www.umsl.edu/technology/tsc/ OR 314-516-6034.
Once you have finalized your schedule at NSO, we urge you to take advantage of the
UMSL Bookstore’s Textbook Reservation Program immediately after your NSO session.
The greatest amount of discounted used books is available through the reservation
program. We recommend you select your reservation be picked up in the store when
you return to campus to begin classes, but you may also have your books shipped to
your home for a nominal fee.
The UMSL Bookstore is located in the Millennium Student Center on the second floor.
Textbook purchases for a full course load may range from $400-$800, depending on
your courses.
Visit the Bookstore’s website at http://www.umslbookstore.com for store hours, UMSL
apparel, textbooks, and technology accessories.
MyVIEW AND MyGATEWAY
MyView is a self-service system in which students
enables user to access campus finances, academic
records, personal information and enrollment.
MyGateway is a self-service site that consolidates
many of the resources available to students, faculty,
and staff. The site features single sign on, so you can
use your UMSL SSO ID and password to sign-in once
and access all of these services.
From this portal, you’ll be able to:
Check grades, class schedule
Check your e-mail
Participate in blackboard classes
Writing Lab and NetTutors
Participate in LiveText classes
View the campus calendar and job listings
Link to DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System)
During Orientation, students will learn to navigate
through these two portals in a computer lab
presented by current leaders.
ON CAMPUS LIVING
Residential Life & Housing and University Meadows are excited to welcome you to campus
and become your new home! Living on campus your first-year is an amazing experience, and
we are here to help you in that transition. UMSL has many housing options that
complements your major, academic goals, or interests.
Wondering what Oak Hall and University Meadows on-campus living options look like? Arrive
early to New Student Orientation and participate in a tour of our on-campus living options
on the South Campus. Take time to see the facilities, programs, and learn from current
students and staff about the benefits of on-campus living.
Check in at the Millennium Student Center 2nd Floor to receive your nametag and materials,
take your ID photo, and then visit the On-Campus Living Tours station. Make sure to arrive by
8:00 am in order to see a full tour of Oak Hall and University Meadows. Last tour will leave at
8:30 am. For more information about on campus living, please visit:
http://www.umsl.edu/services/reslife/
UMSL SSO ID
I n your admission letter, you
received information about
activating your SSO ID (single sign-
on identification). You will use this
account for logging into My View,
My Gateway, and other UMSL
systems.
I F YOU DO NOT KNOW
YOUR SSO ID:
Please visit: http://myview.umsl.edu
and click the “Look Up My User ID
(SSO ID)” link, type in your Student
Number and click “Search”. WRITE
DOWN YOUR SSO ID.
I F YOU DO NOT KNOW YOUR
ACCOUNT PASSWORD:
Please visit: http://myview.umsl.edu
and click the “Forgot My Password”
link. You will need to follow the
instructions carefully to create a
new password using this
process. Be mindful of the
password requirements. When you
have created your account
password:
WRITE IT DOWN and KEEP SECURE!
Remember, University passwords
are case-sensitive. (If you are hav-
ing any problems looking up your
SSO ID or resetting your password
contact the Technology Support
Center at: (314) 516-6034
TUITION AND FEES
During your NSO session, you will finalize your course reg-istration and class schedule, and attend a Money Matters session. During this session, the Cashier’s Office will high-light the responsibilities and general payment information for your tuition and fees, discuss the process on how to pay and set up an Authorized Payer, and navigate through the MyView portal to preview a summary of the financial charges. The charges will represent the cost of the hours in which you have enrolled, room and board, and additional services (e.g., Financial aid, scholarships, and any additional fees). The Money Matters session will provide valuable information and access to staff members from Financial Aid and the Cashier’s Office. The goal is to help provide students and their families a greater understanding of the financial landscape and they navigate their college career.
For questions regarding your specific financial situation please contact:
SPRING 2014 SUMMARY OF CHARGES
A condensed summary of charges is given below for Spring 2014. The total may vary according to the individual academic program, which may include lab fees or other charges. We encourage you to visit our UMSL Fee Estima-tor page to provide you with an estimate on the total cost of attendance, located online at http://www.umsl.edu/cashiers/tuition-fees/fee-estimator.html.
Undergraduate Charges for a Missouri Resident
*Room and board charges depend on the residence hall.
Description Per Credit Hour
Tuition $315.80 *
RELEASE OF EDUCATION RECORDS AND FERPA
The Family Educational Rights Act (FERPA) of 1974, commonly known as FERPA, is a federal law that protects the privacy of student records. Student record information can include student financial account, financial aid, academic, and/or directory information. Students have specific, protected rights regarding the release of such records and FERPA requires that institutions adhere strictly to these guidelines.
For those students who wish to share their protected information, UMSL offers an easy method to grant access to a third party, such as parents. To release personal information to a third party, utilize the Additional Authorized Access feature located in the Student Center in MyView.
During your NSO session, FERPA and the Release of Education Records feature will be introduced. To ensure and allow others to have access or preview your records including financial statements, we encourage students and families to discuss and complete the Additional Authorized Access process be-fore their arrival to NSO. For more information and instructions on this process, please visit the helpful videos section of the Cashier’s Office website:
determined appropriate accommodations and services;
Maintaining a high level of involvement with campus
administrators, faculty and staff; Helping students with
disabilities develop and maintain independence and
self-advocacy skills for college and beyond.
Student Responsibilities:
If you are a student with a disability, you are expected to
complete the same degree requirement as your peers.
We are here to provide reasonable accommodations to
support your academic success.
Registering Procedures:
* Complete the DAS application and registration form and schedule a meeting with the office
* Provide appropriate documentation of your disability
Services available through DAS include:
Pre-admission counseling Specialized testing accommodations (extended time,
quiet environment, etc.) In-class accommodations Alternate textbook resources Assistance in locating and training volunteer note-
takers Assistance in hiring readers for blind students Certified interpreters for deaf students Special furniture accommodations Emergency location procedures for mobility-
impaired students Computers equipped with adaptive software Coordination with community resources including
Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, and Paraquad
Students who are interested in registering for possible
accommodations through Disability Access Services are encouraged to stop by their table at NSO Session during the Resource Expo, visit, or call the office at:
