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Pre-Orientation Guide for Freshmen and Transfer Students You Are
Pre-Orientation Guide for Freshmen and Transfer Students
You Are
PRE-ORIENTATION CHECKLIST
Ensure your guest is registered for New Student Orientation. When you completed the Ready to Register form you had the option to register two guests for New Student Orientation (NSO). If you did not register guests or if your guests have changed, please complete the Guest Registration Form at csc.edu/readytoregister/orientation
Complete and Submit Immunization and Health form. Click link on your MyCSC To Do List.
Complete FAFSA. fafsa.ed.gov *Chadron State College Priority Deadline is June 1, 2015*
Apply for housing and pay $50 processing fee. Click link on your MyCSC To Do List To pay fee with credit/debit card call the Business Office. To pay fee via mail send to the Housing Office.
Freshman: Submit final high school transcript upon graduation.
[email protected] or mail to Admissions Office
Transfer: Submit official transcripts upon end of semester. [email protected] or mail to Admissions Office
Freshman: Submit ACT or SAT. *You cannot be enrolled in classes until we receive these scores.*
Transfer: Submit unofficial copies of your college transcripts. *You cannot be enrolled in classes until we receive these scores.*
The freshman class of Nebraska State Normal (now Chadron State College) at Chadron had its picture taken in the hills south of the campus in 1911, the year the school opened. Professor Charles Philpott was the class sponsor. He’s shown seated third from the right.
CONTENTSPre-Orientation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Welcome to The Nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Soar through New Student Orientation . . . . . . . . 5
Making Cent$ out of Paying for College . . . . . . . . 6
Understanding MyCSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Eagle Bill Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Directions to Chadron State College . . . . . . . . . 10
Know your campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Earn Your Wings! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Two freshmen playing ‘Pass the Candy’ during orientation in the early 1960s.
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WELCOME TO THE NEST SOAR THROUGH NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION NUIDYour NUID (8 digit identification number) is your lifeline at Chadron State. Make sure you have your NUID easily accessible or memorized for New Student Orientation and your time as an Eagle.
MyCSC & EaglemailMake sure you can access and navigate your MyCSC and EagleMail accounts. The only place to view financial aid, billing statements, class schedules and To Do List items is via your MyCSC Account. Information about work-study, online courses and general emails will be sent via your EagleMail account only.
CostAll new students are REQUIRED to attend New Student Orientation August 20 – 21, 2015. All new students will be assessed a $100 NSO fee, charged to their CSC account, which covers the cost of the event and meals provided at the event for the student and guests.
LodgingFor guests planning an overnight stay, we suggest booking hotel reservations early. On-campus lodging will only be provided for students during NSO. For lodging information please visit csc.edu/guestlodging
For area attractions, restaurants and community information please visit chadron.com
Payment PlansPlease understand the billing portion of your MyCSC account. Although we will have employees ready to answer any questions about billing/payments available at NSO, it is in your best interest to have a solid foundation of understanding prior to arriving to campus.
BooksYou can place your book order for the fall semester with the Eagle Pride Bookstore beginning mid - late June. If you intend to pick up your books during New Student Orientation you will need to make this payment upon pick up or make prior arrangements to charge your books to your Eagle Bill by contacting the Business Office before August 15.
RoommateContact your roommate ahead of time to decide who is bringing what. If you have questions or concerns about housing please contact the Housing Office.
Orientation Tip:You will be able to move into your new home from 8 a.m. to noon. Although we appreciate your enthusiasm and understand your excitement – if you see a long line at check in feel free to experience the Chadron community while you wait for the hustle and bustle to quiet down. It will make the process a LOT easier…we promise!
Once a long-standing tradition, incoming freshmen at CSC were required to wear a beanie until Homecoming..
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Dear Students & Guests:
We could not be more excited for you to join Chadron State
College and the Eagle family!
Making the transition to college can be inti
midating and we want
you to know that we are here to help you through every step o
f
this process. Our goal is for you to be an Eagle
in everything you
do and we plan to provide you the resources to do so. We hope the
information provided here will serve as a guide to prepare you for
New Student Orientation (NSO) and officially joining the Nest.
First, you should know that you are receiving this pre-orientat
ion
guide because you are registered to attend New Student Orientation
(when you completed the Ready to Register form via your MyCSC To
Do List, you also registered for NSO). More information about NSO,
including the schedule of events, will be sent to yo
u via mail in
July. We also send information via EagleMail, so remember to check
your account frequently.
Throughout New Student Orientation you will have the oppo
rtunity
to interact with current Chadron State students, faculty and staff
and alumni who will serve as your guides, friends and mentors
during your time at the Nest. During the sessions
and activities
planned, we will address any questions and/or concerns yo
u may
have, so you begin your first semester as an Eagle on the right fo
ot
(or wing!). In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact the
START Office if you have questions prior to the eve
nt.
Over the summer we encourage you to take some time to get to
know other new Eagles joining the Nest this fall via the CSC Class
of 2019 Facebook page. Connecting with campus and your peers
early will help you feel more at home when you arrive in the fall.
From one Eagle to another, I want to officially welcome you to
Eagle Country. We look forward to seeing you this fall!
Danielle Lecher
New Student Orientation Director
START Office Advisor
MAKING CENT$ OUT OF PAYING FOR COLLEGEStudents have many options to pay for college—scholarships, federal student id, paying out pocket or other various assistance programs.
It is important that you understand your unique financial aid situation and how that translates into paying your Eagle bill.
ScholarshipsStudents can receive scholarships through Chadron State College and outside donors. You can view any scholarships you may have been awarded from Chadron State in your MyCSC Account.
If you have received scholarship from a donor outside of CSC you MUST report those awards to Chadron State. You will report any outside scholarship awards using the form found here: csc.edu/start/finaid/scholarships/outside/form
Once you have reported your outside awards, those will also appear in your Award Summary in your MyCSC account.
Federal Financial AidIf you wish to apply for federal grants, loans and/or work-study, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA can be completed at fafsa.ed.gov. We ask that you have your FAFSA sent to Chadron State College, along with any additional documents we may require for verification, by our priority deadline of June 1st.
If you have already completed your FAFSA, it is crucial that you check your To Do list in the event we require additional documentation from you. If we are requesting items like a Tax Return Transcript, W-2 form, household worksheet or other verification documents, your FAFSA is on hold and you will not be awarded federal aid until those documents are submitted and processed.
Once you have submitted your FAFSA and any necessary verification documents as requested, you will be awarded federal aid based on Chadron State’s Cost of Attendance (COA), your Estimated Family Contribution and your need.
Cost of Attendance (COA) is NOT your bill. This is a number that we use to determine your federal aid eligibility based on estimates of what it could cost to be a college student at CSC. COA includes estimated costs for tuition, fees, room and board, and estimated costs for books and supplies, personal expenses and travel.
Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) is calculated based on the income information provided on the FAFSA, along with the number of people in your household.
Your need is calculated by subtracting your EFC from your COA. Need-based aid like Pell Grants,
Freshmen Dress Up Act -1950
Supplemental Grants, Subsidized Direct Loans and Federal Work-Study is awarded based on your need.
For more information about Federal Student Aid, visit studentaid.gov .
Chadron State will post your Eagle Bill to your MyCSC account, under the Accounts tab, about a month prior to the start of each term or session. We only bill by semester, so keep in mind when looking at your fall bill, to anticipate another bill for the spring.
Any CSC tuition waivers you have received will be applied to the initial bill. Federal Financial Aid (grants and/ or loans) will not post to the balance until after the add/drop period has expired. Other awards such as outside scholarships will be applied as they are received. It is important to keep an eye on your Account Activity to see what has posted to the account.
REMEMBER: while you may qualify for federal aid and/or scholarships, this does not guarantee your balance will be fully covered by those awards. You must have a plan of action to pay any remaining balance by the payment deadline to avoid a late fee, or worse . . . . being dropped from future courses and stopped from further enrollment.
If you wish to set-up a payment plan to address your balance, you need to contact the Business Office. Payments can be made via your MyCSC account, by calling the Business Office, or by mail.
Eagle Bill Worksheet: Estimated Costs for Fall 2015 Semester Please reference the work-sheet below for an example of how to determine what your bill might look like. To find the Estimated Costs for tuition, fees, room and board, visit csc.edu/businessoffice
When you do your own calculations, you might find that your bill is fully covered and you could even have money left over. Any excess funds will be issued to the student either as a refund check, or the student can sign up for direct deposit.
SAMPLE Now you try it!
Tuition for 15 credit hours $2,100.00 Tuition for 15 credit hours
Fees $800.00 Fees
Room $1,450.00 Room
Meal Plan $1,375.00 Meal Plan
Total $5,725.00 Total
1/2 Tuition Scholarship -$1,050.00 1/2 Tuition Scholarship
Local Scholarship -$500.00 Local Scholarship
Subsidized Loan -$500.00 Subsidized Loan
Unsubsidized Loan -$1,000.00 Unsubsidized Loan
BALANCE DUE for Fall $2,675.00 BALANCE DUE for Fall
*All calculations are estimated .
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UNDERSTANDING MyCSC We encourage every student to become familiar with your MyCSC account. MyCSC is the only place to view financial aid, billing statements, class schedules and your To Do List items as well as other important information. This account is designed to make everyone’s experience with online services and information as easy as possible.
All of the content in MyCSC is organized by topics that allow you to navigate with ease.
HomeThe home tab allows you to access your message center, academic requirements, advisor information, student profile and your To Do List.
EnrollmentThe enrollment tab is home to your course schedule. You have access to add/drop classes under this tab.
AcademicsThe academics tab allows you to view your program of study. Once you have completed your fall courses you will be able to view your grades under this tab as well as access your unofficial transcript information.
ProfileThe profile tab allows Chadron State faculty and staff to contact you. The information on your profile will also be used in cases of emergency. Please keep this information up to date at all times!
Financial AidYou will accept/decline loans and scholarships under the financial aid tab. You will also be able to see when your scholarships and financial aid have been disbursed to your account.
Accounts You can view your bill and make payments under your accounts tab.
EAGLE BILL INFORMATION CSC Business Office A Wide Range of Services Are Offered Parking Permits/Fine Payment Receive Payments Payment Plan Setup Refund Distribution Billing
InvoicesInvoices are online only through your MyCSC Dashboard
Payment OptionsThere are a variety of payment options:
• Online payments (MasterCard, Visa, Discover) via MyCSC Dashboard
• Cash, check or money order
• Installment Payment Plans
Fall Payment Deadlines• A 2% late fee will be added to all past due accounts after the payment deadlines have passed.
• Holds will be placed on all past due accounts blocking future enrollment, transcript requests and refunds.
o Tuition, housing and meal charges are due Friday, September 4th if paying in the Business Office OR Sunday, September 6th if paying online via MyCSC Dashboard
o Tuition for 2nd eight week charges are due Friday, November 6th if paying in the Business Office OR Sunday, November 8th if paying online via MyCSC Dashboard.
Payment Plan Options• Fall Semester Installment Due Dates
o 3 Installments due: August 1, September 1 & October 1
o 4 Installments due: August 1, September 1, October 1 & November 1
o 5 Installments due: July 1, August 1, September 1, October 1 & November 1
• Spring Semester Installment Due Dates
o 3 Installments due: January 1, February 1 & March 1
o 4 Installments due: January 1, February 1, March 1 & April 1
o 5 Installments due: December 1, January 1, February 1, March 1 & April 1
Contact:CSC Business Office
Crites 115 308-432-62411000 Main Street 1-800-242-3766Chadron, NE 69337 [email protected]
Hours: Monday through Friday – 8:00am to 4:00pm
Painting the C on C Hill is a ritual many freshman at CSC have experienced through the years. This group adds finishing touches in 1944.
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1. West Court CSC Apartment Housing 2. Memorial Hall – Fine Arts 3. Edna Work Hall/Wing
– Residence Hall 4. Mari Sandoz High Plains
Heritage Center 5. Hildreth Hall 6. Nelson Physical Activity
Center (NPAC) – Physical Education & Recreation
7. Old Admin – Social Sciences, Justice Studies, Education, Communication Arts, English and Humanities
8. Brooks Hall – Residence Hall 9. Crites Hall – Student Services 10. Sparks Hall – Administrative
O�ces and Foundation 11. Miller Hall – Information
Technology, Psychology, Graduate Studies
12. Elliott Field/Don Beebe Stadium
13. Reta King Library 14. Chicoine Event Center/
Armstrong Gymnasium 15. Kent Hall – Residence Hall 16. High Rise – Residence Hall 17. Andrews Hall – Residence Hall 18. Math and Science Building 19. National Guard Armory 20. Burkhiser Complex – Family &
Consumer Sciences, Business, Agriculture, Print Shop
21. Student Center 22. Amphitheater 23. Boiler House 24. Intramural Fields 25. Concession Stand 26. Con Marshall Press Box 27. Maintenance Services Building 28. Softball Field 29. Eagle Ridge Housing Complex 30. Co�ee Agriculture Pavilion
DIRECTIONS TO CHADRON STATE COLLEGEChadron State College’s physical address is: 1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337
From Hwy 385 South (From Alliance)Turn east at Country Kitchen/Best Western
For Brooks Hall, Kent Hall, High Rise, or Andrews Hall - Continue east past two four-way stops
For Edna Work Wing/Work Hall - After your first four-way stop, continue east. Turn south on Chadron Avenue.
From Hwy 20 West (From Gordon)Turn South on Main Street (Stoplight)
Continue south for seven blocks.
For Brooks Hall, Kent Hall, High Rise, or Andrews Hall - Turn east on 10th Street.
For Edna Work Wing/Work Hall - Turn west on 10th street then turn south on Chadron Avenue.
From Hwy 385 East/Hwy 20 East (From Rapid City, SD/Crawford)Turn south on 385
Turn east at Country Kitchen/Best Western
For Brooks Hall, Kent Hall, High Rise, or Andrews Hall - Continue east past two four-way stops
For Edna Work Wing/Work Hall - After your first four-way stop, continue east. Turn south on Chadron Avenue.
Campus Mapcsc.edu/documents/visitors/3D_CSC_map.pdf
KNOW YOUR CAMPUS
1. West Court CSC Apartment Housing2. Memorial Hall – Fine Arts
3. Edna Work Hall Residence Hall Check In
Edna Work Wing Residence Hall Check In4. Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center5. Hildreth Hall6. Nelson Physical Activity Center (NPAC) –
Physical Education and Recreation7. Old Admin –
Social Sciences, Justice Studies, Education, Communication Arts, English and Humanities
8. Brooks Hall Residence Hall Check In9. Crites Hall – Student Services10. Sparks Hall – Administrative Offices
and Foundation
11. Miller Hall – Information Technology, Psychology, Graduate Studies
12. Elliott Field/Don Beebe Stadium Class Photo and Welcome from Dr. Rhine13. Reta King Library
14. Chicoine Center/Armstrong Gymnasium Welcome: General Session
15. Kent Hall Residence Hall Check In
16. High Rise Residence Hall Check In
17. Andrews Hall Residence Hall Check In18. Math and Science Building19. National Guard Armory20. Burkhiser Complex-
Family & Consumer Sciences, Business, Agriculture, Print Shop
21. Student Center One-Stop Shop: Student ID, Bookstore,
Advising, Parking Permits and Student Services
22. Amphitheater23. Boiler House24. Intramural Fields25. Concession Stand26. Con Marshall Press Box27. Maintenance Services Building28. Softball Field29. Eagle Ridge Housing Complex30. Coffee Agriculture Pavilion
31. Event Central BBQ and Games
Main St.
Chadron Ave.
10th St.
10th St.
Chadron State College is an equal opportunity institution. CSC does not discriminate against any student, employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities, including but not limited to admissions decisions. The College has designated an individual to coordinate the College’s non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title VI, VII, IX, and Section 504. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to: Title VI, VII, IX Compliance Coordinator, Chadron State College, 1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337, Phone 308-432-6479.
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EARN YOUR WINGS!
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How well do you know Chadron State College?
Complete the quiz below!
Chadron State College was founded in:
1918 1814 1998 1911
Chadron State College is heated and cooled by wood chips:
True False
Miller Hall used to host circuses on campus. During a circus, an animal cracked the
stairs. Name that animal! (Fun Fact: The crack on the stairs is STILL there!)
Lion Elephant Bear Horse
How many dining facilities are located on campus?
Four Seven One Three
One of the buildings on campus used to be a men’s dorm. Name that building!
Old Admin Burkhiser Crites Hall Miller Hall
How many cadavers does Chadron State College have on campus?
Three Two Five One
There used to be a farm on campus:
True False
How did you do?! Post a picture to Chadron State College Admissions Facebook page with your score
to be entered into a prize drawing! (psst! There will also be a prize for best picture.)
*Visit csc.edu/answerkey for answers*
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