Orientation Newsletter

June 2013

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studentaffairs@ncf.edu

(941) 487-4250

What Happens at Orientation?

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College is an exciting and challenging time for students and their families, so we have prepared a comprehensive orientation program focused on creating a smooth transition to life at New College of Florida. We want you to be successful; therefore, all new students are required to attend orientation.

New Student Orientation (8/17-8/25): Week-long program connects new students with campus resources, academic info sessions, mini-classes & faculty advisors; learn to negotiate contracts (register for classes), attend a variety of social events and journey into our theme, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Parent & Guardian Orientation (8/18): 1-day program offers a variety of sessions with key staff and faculty to address family questions about campus life and academic success.

For more details about Orientation, please visit ncf.edu/orientation.

Checklist of Things to Do

Here's a handy list of all the things you should start doing this month to stay on track. Tasks to be completed are listed in blue. We've provided links to make it easy for you to fill out forms and contact the right people in case you have questions.

Watch for our next newsletter in July. In the meantime, if you have questions just email studentaffairs@ncf.edu or call 941-487-4250.

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION (ASAP)

Register Now »

New Student Orientation fee: $145 per student

Parent & Guardian Orientation fee: $10 per person

PREPARE IMMUNIZATION RECORDS (DUE JULY 1)

Print Immunization Forms » Orientation Leaders

Immunization forms must be submitted in order to register for classes. Sometimes it takes a while to get those shot records (or actually visit the doctor/clinic to get a booster). Get started early! You can also ask your high school for a copy of your immunization records.

Questions? Call Student Health Services at 941-487-4254.

HOUSING & ROOMMATE FORMS (DUE JULY 1*)

Complete Housing Forms and Roommate Forms »

We need your housing and roommate preferences to complete your room assignments. If you haven't sent them in, make sure to do so soon. Pei dorms

Mail to:

Residential Life & Food Services

5800 Bay Shore Rd., HCL 3

Sarasota, FL 34243

Or Fax to: 941-487-4517

Questions? Email residencelife@ncf.edu or call 941-487-4259.

ACADEMIC ADVISING QUESTIONNAIRE (DUE JULY 1)

Complete the questionnaire »

Your answers to this online academic advising questionnaire help us match you with a faculty advisor who can discuss your academic and personal goals with you during New Student Orientation.

Questions? Need help? Contact the Office of the Provost at 941-487-4200 or provost@ncf.edu.

FINAL TRANSCRIPTS (DUE JULY 31)

All new students: Before your high school closes for the summer, be sure to request your final high school transcripts.

Dual enrolled or transfer students: Request transcripts from your college(s).

How do I submit my transcripts? 3 easy ways:

Electronically - New College is a SPEEDE institution.
Electronically - New College links to FASTER schools using Institution ID '10002' and Spex Inst ID '730000003957400'.
Mail an official (unopened copy) to:

New College Admissions & Financial Aid

5800 Bay Shore Rd

Sarasota, FL 34243-2109

Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid at 941-487-5000 or admissions@ncf.edu.

Update Your Contact Info

We have so much to tell you all summer long! We need your most "up-to-date" contact information so that you don't miss any important news. We'll send updates via email and postal mail to you and your family.

Do we have an old or not-so-used e-mail address? Are you staying some place besides your permanent mailing address this summer? Moving mid-summer to a new address? Let us know when and where.

E-mail any corrections or updates with your full name to studentaffairs@ncf.edu so we can keep in touch!