Ready for the Journey Part II

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• Ready for the Journey Part II

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Ready for the Journey, Part II

• The Depot
• Student Financial Services
• Team 55 / Technology Support
• Registrars Office

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The Depot
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The Depot

• National leader in student services
• The Depot is the one-stop shop
• Financial Aid
• Billing
• Registrar
• Residence Life
• Dining Services
• Student IDs
• Parking Permits
• Notary Public

• Contact us
• 1-888-588-6083
• thedepot_at_acu.edu
• acu.edu/thedepot

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• Students can view account information on The
  Depot link in myACU

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Dining Services
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Dining Services

• Meal Plans, Bean Bucks, and Campus Cash
• 11 locations across campus
• Accept cash, debit and credit
• Bean Bucks and Campus Cash accepted at
• The World Famous Bean, Bagel Wagon, Connections
  Café, Einstein Bros Bagels, Java City, Wildcat
  Café, Pizza Hut Express, Starbucks, The Fatted
  Café
• View menus and nutrition info
• http//acu.campusdish.com

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Dining Services

• The Bean is open all day from 7am-11pm
• Full-time nutritionist on staff
• Students in a residence hall
• All-Access 7 or
• All-Access 5
• 5 Guest Meals per semester
• Update MP through 12th day of classes
• Update on The Depot link
• Gluten free menu options

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Campus Cash vs. Bean Bucks

• Campus Cash

• Bean Bucks

• Students purchase through The Depot link
• Used for food and merchandise purchases
• Balance rolls forward each semester
• Students get back 100 of balance at any time

• Comes with all meal plans
• Used for food purchases only
• Balance rolls forward from fall to spring

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Residence Life

• Residence hall and roommate assignments
• Notified through ACU email
• Roommate changes
• Deadline Friday, July 31st
• Email reslife_at_acu.edu
• Move-in weekend
• Saturday, August 18th, 8 am to 6 pm
• Sunday, August 19st, 1 to 5 pm

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Student Financial Services
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Student Financial Services

• Financial Aid
• Receive and verify FAFSAs
• Award scholarships and grants
• Certify and process loans
• Receive and apply outside scholarships
• Billing
• Produce the statement
• Monitor payment plans

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Student Financial Services

• Complete the FAFSA
• www.fafsa.gov
• Carefully read award letters
• Communication from us
• Is sent to the students ACU email
• Is critical
• Is time sensitive
• Needs action

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SFS Checklist

• Federal Direct Loan
• Accepted on students myACU account
• Complete Entrance Counseling and MPN requirement
  at www.studentloans.gov
• Meet Financial Settlement by August 8th
• Pay Account Balance
• Wildcat Pay Plan
• Additional Loans
• PLUS at www.studentloans.gov
• CAL at www.hhloans.com
• Combination

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Student Financial Services

• Payment Options
• Pay in full by August 8th
• OR
• Set up payment plan by August 8th
• Payment plans
• have 50 enrollment fee each semester
• installments due on the 30th of each month
• Fall 2012 Wildcat Pay Plans
• 6 monthFirst payment June 30th
• 5 monthFirst payment July 30th
• 4 month5 at down payment
• with first installment August 30th

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Wildcat Pay Portalwww.acu.edu/payingyourbill

• Students may make parent(s) authorized user
• View eBills
• View real-time account details
• Make payments
• Credit Card (through Paypath)
• ACH (electronic payment from checking/savings)
• Enroll in a Wildcat Pay Plan

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Federal College Work Study and Student Employment

• Explore opportunities at acu.edu/jobs
• Students can get a job without work study
  eligibility
• Must apply on your own
• Work Study award of 3000 is estimate
• Students are paid
• twice a month
• Earnings paid directly to student
• NOT paid to student account

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Team55 Student Technology Support
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Team55 - Student Technology Support

• Location - Learning Commons
• [phone] or x5555
• team55_at_acu.edu
• http//team55.acu.edu
• Social Media - _at_acuteam55
• 7AM-Midnight on M-R7AM-5PM on FridaySat.
  10AM-6PM Sun. 2PM-Midnight
• Available via phone, chat, email, and walk-up

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Team55 Computer Support

• Software Troubleshooting
• Application Support (Word, Excel, iTunes, etc.)
• Basic operating systems issues
• Support, not training
• Minor issues handled with PitStop appointments

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Team55 Computer Support

• High-End Repair Center
• Extensive Software Repair
• Virus Removal
• Operating System Re-install
• Data Backup and Recovery
• Apple Warranty Repair
• Self Service Hardware Repair

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Team55 Mobile Support

• iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
• Troubleshooting
• Wireless/Account Setup
• Warranty Replacement
• iTunes Syncing

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Team55 Residential Support

• ResNet Deployed Student Assistance
• Network Troubleshooting
• Wired Connections
• Wireless Connections
• Dorm Phone and Voicemail
• Cable TV
• Remote and On-Call Support

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Team55 Academic Technology

• Mobile Apps
• ResponseWare
• Mobile Blogs
• Blackboard Mobile
• GetGo!

• myACU
• Google Apps
• Class Blogs
• iTunes U
• Blackboard
• ACU Files
• Course Calendars

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Available Technology Resources

• Over 700 lab computers with printers/software
• Cable and unlimited local phone service
• Wired and WiFi Network
• 15 printing credit per semester
• myACU and ACU Mobile

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Student Technology Discounts

• Discounts on Dell and Apple Computers
• Discounts on Software
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Available on the Team55 Website
• team55.acu.edu
• Under Miscellaneous

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What to Bring?

• Recommended
• Mobile Learning Device
• Personal Computer
• USB Flash Drive
• Surge Protector
• Optional
• Game System
• TV (Cable Ready)
• Cloud Backup
• Printer (Not wireless)

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What NOT to Bring?

• Wireless Router
• Wireless Printer
• AirPlay Devices
• Satellite TV
• These devices are
• either incompatible
• with our network or could
• interfere with our network.

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Team55 - Student Technology Support

• ACU Learning Commons
• [phone] or x5555
• team55_at_acu.edu

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Registrars Office
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Family Educational Rights Privacy Act - 1976

• The primary rights afforded to the student are
• The right to inspect and review their education
  records.
• The right to have some control over the
  disclosure of information from the records.
• The right for the student to retain control of
• access to education records.

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Enrollment Verification

• Primarily for insurance purposes
• Certificates can be obtained by the student from
  The Depot link on myACU
• Verification for each semester begins two weeks
  before the first day of class

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Dropping / Withdrawing

• Dropping a Course
• Day 1-5 drop no transcript record, does not
  count against block
• Beginning Day 6 withdraw student uses
  withdrawal form, W on transcript, counts
  against block
• No drop/withdrawal after week 12 student earns
  grade

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Withdrawing from the University

• What does this entail?
• Dropping of all classes and leaving ACU
• Student receives W grades
• Student can contact The Depot

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A Few Things to Remember

• Be aware of the academic calendar.
• Remind your student about ACU email.
• Students who are responsible for their own
  business learn problem solving skills that are
  very important.
• ACU is a great place for students to
• make mistakes.

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Academic Development Center

• Services Include
• SOS Program
• Discovery Program
• Academic Counseling and Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• University Testing Center

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Presentation Takeaways

• Got questions? Contact The Depot.
• 1-888-588-6083
• thedepot_at_acu.edu
• Become an authorized user in Wildcat Pay!
• We want to partner with you!
• Must have authorization from student
• Submit FERPA Release Form
• Parent session info online
• www.acu.edu/parentsession

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Questions?