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SHEPARD ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER FRESH NEWS ISSUE 1
JULY 2018 |
Welcome to The Bluff! Welcome Class of 2022! The fall semester is almost here, and very soon you will be leaving home to start your college education - talk about crazy! To help you transition well to life on The Bluff, the Shepard Academic Resource Center will communicate with you on a regular basis to ensure you have all the information you need to be successful. This newsletter is designed to inform you about UP and about how to make the most of your freshman year. Some of our upcoming newsletters will tell you about: - General information about the school
- Critical academic information
- How to get involved on campus
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Who are we? The Shepard Academic Resource Center (aka the SARC), a one-stop shop for all your first year questions, concerns and troubles. Conveniently located in Buckley Center (BC) #101, we are available for you if you need any help! Our services include: Feel free to stop by with any questions you may have, enjoy hot drinks and candy, and relax in our popular lounge. Our helpful staff and relaxed office keep students coming back, even after their freshman year.
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Check Your Class Schedule Online Your schedule is currently being built, and will be completed by August 1st. Keep in mind, if you have credits you’re hoping to get transferred but haven’t yet, it’s important to get those in in case your schedule needs to be adjusted. You can check your class schedule online using the UP Portal! Here are the steps you need to take in order to successfully check your class schedule.
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Registration Information
If you have questions about your schedule or would like to see if a change is possible, please contact your school directly. Below is a chart of the colleges and the contact information. |
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What will my class schedule look like? - Most first term, first year students are taking at least 5 three credit classes for 15 credit hours. Some majors are taking 16 - 17 credits due to labs and other college requirements. Over 18 hours requires permission of the Dean.
- Classes that are 3 credit hours are either three days a week for 1 hour, 2 days a week for 1.5 hours or one day a week for 3 hours.
- Classes that are 1 credit hour can be one day a week for one hour, or in the case of labs, one day a week for three hours.
- “R” on your schedule designates Thursday. Therefore, if a class lists days as “TR,” then the class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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First Year Workshop First Year Workshop assists UP first-time freshpeople with their transition into higher education. The workshop provides a basis for developing the dexterity needed for academic success in higher education, an orientation to new level of intellectual engagement, and an understanding of college academic requirements. All first year students are enrolled in a first year workshop and the class lasts for the first ten weeks of the semester. The class is only offered at 7:10 pm or 8:10 pm. All materials for workshop will be provided to you by the instructor or through Moodle. No supplemental purchases are necessary. Follow this link for more information about First Year Workshop. The students enrolled in workshop are the same students enrolled in one of your introductory or core classes. Below is a chart showing the class that corresponds to the workshop. Sections A and AA have been used as examples; however, the corresponding sections could be any letter of the alphabet.
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Learning about FERPA One of the first transitions students and their parents experience begins now. You may be used to having to have your parents’ approval to do things or your parents being able to ‘do things for you’ such as call and take care of paperwork, change classes, ask about your student account, etc. As the college student, you are now the person the University has as the primary relationship. While your parents may still be a part of your life and your academic future, this means that if there is paperwork to do, things to complete on-line, or if you want to make changes to your schedule, you as the student are the one to do the changing or making the call. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. This means that schools generally must have written permission from students for parents to inspect or review academic records or for faculty and administrators to discuss a student’s progress with parents. Students can use the Parent Proxy application to authorize a parent or other individual (Proxy) to view certain portions of their UP Self Service student information. Students will have the option of sharing information such as student account invoices, tax information, payment options, financial aid award and summary information, unofficial transcripts, class schedules, and contact information with their designated Proxy(s).
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Career and Major Advice from the Career Center
You have not even started at UP, yet people may already be asking you, “so, what do you want to do when you finish college?” You are embarking on a new and exciting journey unlike any other and whether you know your destination or not, the Career Center is here to help. You can even start today! Check out these resources to help you explore careers and interests. - What Can I Do With My Major?
This link will take you to information on the required classes for each major and the potential career options for that major. - O*NET OnLine
This link will take you to a self-assessment, career exploration tool that can help you discover the type of work activities and occupations that you may like and find exciting. - Bureau of Labor Statistics
The staff at the Career Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and can be reached by phone at 503-943-7201 or by email at career@up.edu.
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Health and Counseling CenterThe dedicated staff at the Health & Counseling Center is here to help students stay well and address their physical and mental health needs while here on campus. We provide confidential medical and mental health services to all full time students. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. You can reach us at 503-943-7134. This information is to help assist you to your transition to University of Portland:
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Orientation Weekend - Save the Date Orientation begins Thursday, August 23, 2018. Orientation is a very special time because we welcome you into our community and assist you in making the smoothest transition possible. Orientation will help you form relationships with other new students, returning students, staff, and faculty. Orientation is also a time for your parents and guardians to learn more about the University; there are Orientation sessions that are specifically for family members. To learn more about Orientation weekend, please go to the Orientation Website. You will find the following resources:
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If you have any questions about the Orientation programs, please check website or contact the Office of Student Activities by calling 503.943.7470 or by e-mailing stuact@up.edu.
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Your University of Portland ID Card Your student ID card is used for many things on campus: access to sporting events, using your meal plan, access to your residence hall, etc. If you are going to be in the Portland area before Orientation weekend, be sure to stop by Public Safety to get your ID card. Public Safety is in Suite 100 in Haggerty Hall, just across from the Chiles Center on N. Warren Ave. Can’t get to the campus before Orientation? No problem. Public Safety is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can get your ID card at any time during Orientation. Contact us! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about your upcoming freshman year, feel free to email us at sarc@up.edu or give us a call at (503) 943-7895. You can also check out the Fall 2018 New Student Webpage, which may have the answers to most of your questions. We’re here to help!
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