Walsh College New Student Orientation

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Walsh College New Student Orientation
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Campus Locations

• Walsh College campus locations
• Troy
• Novi
• University Center at Macomb Community College
• Online

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Admissions Academic Advising

• ALynne Robinson, Director
• [phone]
• admissions_at_walshcollege.edu
• The Admissions Academic Advising Office at
  Walsh College is designed to provide
  problem-solving assistance and aid in
  professional and educational development of
  students.

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Admissions Academic Advising Office Hours

• Monday, Tuesday Thursday 830 a.m. 700 p.m.
• Wednesday (Walk-in-Wednesday) 830 a.m. 700
  p.m., no appointment needed
• Friday 830 a.m. 500 p.m.
• To schedule an appointment
• please call [phone]

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Academic Advisors specialize in matters
pertaining to

• College ID
• College Policies
• Degree Requirements
• Transferability
• Program/course planning
• Change of major/program
• Progress checks
• Graduation Audits
• International Student Issues

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Admissions Academic Advising Office offers a
variety of Student services

• Tutoring
• Special Needs Assistance
• Academic Counseling/Program Information
• Scheduling Assistance

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Tutoring Services

• Walsh College Tutoring Program offers
  individual and group tutoring for the exclusive
  use of Walsh College students in a number of
  academic areas. Using a student helping-student
  approach. Cost is minimal. Tutoring can help you
• Improve your grades
• Build your confidence and depthof understanding
  in your particular subject area.

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Special Needs Assistance

• Walsh college is committed to providing equal
  educational opportunities regardless of
  disability.
• If you feel that you need assistance, at any
  time, you are invited to contact the Admissions
  and Academic Advising Office to apply for these
  services.

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Records/Registration

• Karen Hillebrand, Registrar
• [phone]
• RECORDS_at_walshcolleg.edu
• Office hours
• Monday-Thursday 830 a.m. - 630 p.m.
• Friday 830 a.m. - 500 p.m.

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Records and RegistrationServices Offered

• Registration
• Dropping/Adding a course
• Course Withdrawal (only 2 per course)
• Request for transcripts
• Grade Reports
• Grade Changes
• Veteran Benefits
• Commencement Ceremonies

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Web Advisor

• Login and password needed
• Search and register for classes
• Make a payment
• Review your account balance
• View your schedule and grades

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Career Services

• Laurie Siebert, Director
• [phone]
• careerservices_at_walshcollege.edu
• Mission Statement
• The mission of Career Services is to assist
  students and graduates in the pursuit of their
  career goals.
• Office Hours
• Monday-Thursday 830 a.m. - 630 p.m.
• Fridays 830 a.m. - 500 p.m.

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Career Services Offers

• Job Listings
• Resume Matching
• On Campus Recruiting
• Career Fairs
• Special Events and Workshops
• Individual Assistance
• Career Information

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Financial Aid Office

• Howard Thomas, Director
• [phone]
• finaid_at_walshcollege.edu
• Office Hours
• Monday-Thursday 830 a.m. -630 p.m.
• Friday 830 a.m. -500 p.m.

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The Financial Aid Office Can Address

• What types of financial assistance does Walsh
  College offer
• How a student applies for financial aid
• Who is eligible for aid
• How students borrow a Federal Stafford Loan

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Walsh College Bookstore

• Troy Campus
• Phone [phone]
• Novi Campus
• Phone [phone]
• www.walshcollege.bkstore.com

• Supplies
• Snacks
• Logo Clothing
• Emblematic Gifts
• Backpacks
• Greeting Cards
• Magazines
• Study Aids
• Trade Books
• Textbooks
• Alumni Gifts
• Graduation Supplies

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Textbook Ordering/Software

• Getting Your Textbooks
• In person See our staff for assistance
• Online Go to www.walshcollege.bkstore.com
• By phone Call us at Troy or Novi
• By fax Our number is [phone]
• Novi textbooks are available only at the Novi
  campus and Troy textbooks available only at the
  Troy campus.
• Items can be delivered to your home.
• With notification, books can also be waiting for
  you at the campus of your choice. Avoid having to
  stand in line for your purchase.

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Bookstore Refunds/Book Buyback

• Refunds
• First week of the semester 100 refund
• First through fourth week 75 (100 with
  schedule change)
• After the fourth week No refunds given
• Buyback
• Buyback is available for books bought throughout
  the year at wholesale prices.
• Premium prices are available during Final Exams.
• Must have receipt during final exams. Two
  business days after finals, premium prices paid
  without receipt if the book is needed.

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Library

• David Murphy, Director
• Locations
• Troy [phone]
• Novi [phone]
• librarian_at_walshcollege.edu

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Library Services

• Reference Service
• Library Orientations
• Interlibrary Loan
• Classroom Services

• Library Cards
• Collection Books
• Periodicals
• Annual Reports
• Online Databases

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Library

• Hours
• Fall Starting September 21st
• Troy
• Monday-Thursday 830 a.m. -1030 p.m.
• Friday 830 a.m. -600 p.m.
• Saturday 830 a.m. -500 p.m.
• Sunday 1200 p.m 500 p.m.
• Novi
• Monday-Thursday 330 p.m.-1030 p.m.
• Friday Closed
• Saturday 830 a.m.-300 p.m.
• Sunday Closed

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OIT Help Desk

• Contact Information
• Phone [phone]
• helpdesk_at_walshcollege.edu
• Times vary by semester and building schedule.
• Walsh College students have the following
  technology resources available
• Email Account
• Personal web space
• Access to online library databases
• Open computer labs at both Troy and Novi campus

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Business Office

• Brant Wright, Director
• [phone]
• Office Hours
• Monday-Thursday 830 a.m. 630 p.m.
• Friday 830 a.m. 500 p.m.

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Business Office

• Tuition Payments
• Students may pay their balance in full at
  registration or pay a 400.00 registration
  deposit.
• Account Balances are due in full the 20th of the
  month following the term start date.
• Students may also choose the deferred payment
  plan which spreads the term payments over 2
  months. The cost of the deferred payment is
  20.00 per term.

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Important Fall 2005 Dates
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Business Office

• Vouchers
• The Business Office accepts employer tuition
  vouchers and coordinates the invoicing of third
  parties.
• A voucher must be attached to the registration
  form or submitted to the Business Office prior to
  online registration, to waive the registration
  deposit.

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Academics

• The Annual Schedule will help you plan out
  semesters in advance and is located on the
  website
• Advanced Assignments (work to be completed before
  the first class meeting) are located on the
  website
• Office of Online Learning online courses have a
  separate mandatory orientation

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Walsh College

• The
• power
• to succeed!
• www.walshcollege.edu