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Fall New Student Orientation College of Business,
Room 120 Thursday, August 20, 2009
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A place for graduate students
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Who We Are
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is a
student organization whose goals are to host
social, academic and networking programs/events
for the graduate student population. The
Graduate Student Association Advisory Board
(GSAAB) is composed of graduate students from
each college who advocate for the interests of
the university-wide graduate student community.
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We Are Your Resource

• Educational Workshops
• Motivational Speeches
• Social Events
• Resource Materials
• Career Development
• Graduate Clubs
• Volunteer/Work Opportunities
• Leadership Resources

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Join in on the fun! For more information, visit
our table and speak to a student representative.
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WELCOME

• Dr. Barry T. Rosson
• Dean, Graduate College

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Graduate college staff

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Graduate college staff

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Graduate college staff

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Graduate college staff

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WELCOME
STUDENTS ENROLLED for FALL 2009

• DEGREE SEEKING
• 3,734
• GENDER
• 62 FEMALE
• 38 MALE

• AVERAGE GPA
• 3.71

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WELCOME

• TOP 5 COLLEGES
• Business
• Education
• Arts and Letters
• Arch, Urban and Public Affairs
• Science

• TOP 5 STATES
• Florida
• New York
• New Jersey
• North Carolina
• Ohio

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AGENDA

• Graduate College
• Greg Gayle, Assistant Director
• Student Health Services
• Cathie Wallace, Director
• Career Development
• Dan Partouche, Assistant Director

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GRADUATE COLLEGE

• Greg Gayle
• Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment

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Graduate college agenda

• Registration
• Change of Address
• Email information
• Academic Policies / Graduate College information
• University Services
• Opportunities to get involved.

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REGISTRATION

• Use the web to register for courses at
  http//www.fau.edu/registrar/ or
  https//myfau.fau.edu/
• MyFAU Self Service.
• On-line schedule of courses.
• Administrative holds must be cleared prior to
  registering.
• Register early for greater course availability.

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registration

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registration

• First Floor
• Student
• Support
• Services

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REGISTRATION
http//www.fau.edu/graduate/owls.php
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Change of address

• Please submit all address changes to the Office
  of the Registrar.
• Address changes must be made via
  https//myfau.fau.edu/ .
• All students are required to maintain an FAU
  e-mail.

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Fau email address

• Your FAU email account is the official method of
  communication used by the university.
• University announcements will not be sent to non
  FAU accounts.
• It is important to check your FAU e-mail account
  regularly by going to http//myfau.fau.edu.

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Fau email address

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Tuition and fees

• LAST DAY TO DROP COURSES WITHOUT BEING FEE
  LIABLE (By 500 pm)
• Friday, August 28, 2009.
• LAST DAY TO PAY FEES (By 500 p.m. OR online
  by 1159 pm)
• Monday, August 31, 2009.
• More information is located at
• http//wise.fau.edu/controller/student_information
  / .

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Tuition and fees

• CONTROLLERS OFFICE
• Boca Raton Campus
• Student Support Services, Building 80 at (561)
  297-3105
• Davie Campus
• Liberal Arts Building, room 121 at [phone]
• Jupiter Campus
• Student Resources Building, room 125 at (561)
  799-8510
• Treasure Coast Campus (Port St. Lucie)
• Joint Use Building, Room 113A at [phone] 
• http//wise.fau.edu/controller/student_information
  /fee_bulletin.php

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Tuition and fees

• First Floor
• Student
• Support
• Services

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Graduate academic policies

• Important information for all graduate students
  can be found on-line in the FAU catalog.
• The catalog is only available online.

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Graduate academic policies
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Graduate academic policies
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Graduate academic policies
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Graduate academic policies
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Program related questions

• Questions about what courses to take?
• Ask your Academic Advisor (Faculty / Staff)
• Faculty Academic questions
• Staff (Advisor) Registration/administrative
  questions.
• Problems with a course or college policy?
• Ask your Professor, then
• Graduate Program/School Director
• Department Chair
• College Dean

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Academic questions

• Other questions?
• Contact the Graduate College at [phone]
• OR
• Visit our website at www.fau.edu/graduate

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Graduate college
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Graduate college
First Floor Student Support Services
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Graduate college
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Grad talk

• The Graduate College publishes a newsletter each
  semester for students.
• Student spotlights
• Academic information
• Deadlines
• Student related topics

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Myfau tab
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Plan of study

• The Plan of Study
• Is a list of all graduate courses a student
  intends to complete in order to meet the
  requirements of his/her graduate degree.
• Is a contract between the student and FAU which
  clearly communicates the coursework needed to
  obtain the graduate degree.

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Plan of study

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Plan of study

• The Plan of Study is developed in consultation
  with a students advisor and requires the
  approval of the advisor, department head, college
  dean, and the Graduate College dean.

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Plan of study

• Any graduate student pursuing a Masters,
  Specialist or Doctoral degree at FAU is required
  to submit a Plan of Study to the Graduate College
  for approval.
• The Plan of Study should be filed with the
  Graduate College prior to the completion of
  one-half of a students coursework.

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University services
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libraries
http//www.fau.edu/library/
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LOCATIONS

• Boca Raton Campus
• S.E. Wimberly Library
• Davie Campus
• University/Broward College Library
• Fort Lauderdale
• Broward County Library
• Harbor Branch Campus
• Jupiter Campus
• John D. MacArthur Campus Library
• Treasure Coast Campus
• St. Lucie West Library

• Hours of operation are located at
  www.fau.edu/library/

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Owl card
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Owl card
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Owl card
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Computer labs
http//www.fau.edu/irm/labs/
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Computer labs
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Computer labs
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wireless
http//wise.fau.edu/irm/wireless/wireless_maps.php
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Graduate college
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Traffic and parking
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Traffic and parking

• www.fau.edu/parking/

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BOOKSTORE

• http//fau.bncollege.com/
  

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BOOKSTORE

• http//fau.bncollege.com/
  

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Dining services

• www.dineoncampus.com/fau

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Dining services

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Dining services

• www.dineoncampus.com/fau

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OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED

• Student Development Activities
• (clubs and organizations)
• Graduate Student Association
• Student Government
• University Press (newspaper)
• WOWL (radio)
• Campus Recreation
• FAU Athletics (free with your Owl Card)
• Center for Civic Engagement and Service
• Student Alumni Association

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Campus recreation center
http//www.fau.edu/campusrec/
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Campus recreation center

• 6,600 sq. ft. fitness center with more than 40
  pieces of cardio equipment, two circuit training
  units, free weight area and stretching area.
• Two fitness performance rooms designed for yoga,
  pilates, aerobics, spinning, etc.
• Mens and womens health club style locker rooms
• Multi-purpose gymnasium for basketball,
  volleyball and special events

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Gsa mixer

• When
• Friday, August 21 from 530 730 pm
• Where
• Oceans 234
• 234 North Ocean Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
• Why
• To mingle with new graduate students
• Contact
• GSA at [phone]

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FAU Services

• Graduate College
  www.fau.edu/graduate
• Financial Aid
  www.fau.edu/finaid
• Library
  www.fau.edu/library
• Multicultural Affairs
  www.fau.edu/oma/
• International Student Services
  www.fau.edu/student/isss
• University Police
  www.fau.edu/police/
• Traffic and Parking
  www.fau.edu/parking/
• Student Health Services
  www.shs.fau.edu/
• Counseling Center
  www.fau.edu/student/counsel
• Students with Disabilities
  www.osd.fau.edu/
• Career Development
  www.cdc.fau.edu
• Student Employment http//www.fau.edu/hr/Student_E
  mployment/index.php

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Student health services

• Cathie Wallace, Director

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STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
LocationStudent Health Services SS-8W, Second
Floor(Above Starbucks)
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STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

• Where Does Our Funding Come From?
• Health Fee
• This is part of your tuition each semester and
  helps to defray the cost of your clinic visits.

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STUDENT HEALTH services
Who Can Use Student Health Services?

• Eligibility
• All currently enrolled FAU students are eligible
  for services. Proof of current enrollment is
  required.
• Visitor Fee for certain off-semester students.

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WHAT HAPPENS AT STUDENT HEALTH?

• Services Offered at Boca Raton Clinic
• Immunization Office SU-80, Room 114
• Medical Clinic
• Womens Clinic
• Dental Clinic
• Public Health Issues
• All clinics are by appointment only

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WHO WORKS AT STUDENT HEALTH?

• Staffing Boca
• Board Certified Physicians
• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners
• Registered Nurses
• Board Certified Dentist
• Dental Hygienists
• Support Staff

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Medical Services (5 Office Visit Fee)
Visits for common illnesses and
injuries.Reduced fees for laboratory tests,
medications, treatments and physical exams.See
MD, ARNP or RNMens health visits.
Student health services
What Services are Available in the Medical Clinic?
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Are there any other services?

• Laboratory testing is available at reduced fees.
• Some diagnostic tests (e.g. ultrasounds, EKGs)
  available in the clinic others are referred to
  community resources.

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20 CONSULTATION/ORAL EXAMINATION FEEReduced
fees for cleanings, X-Rays, fillings, bondings,
and teeth whitening.Referrals to community
dentists/clinics.
WHAT IF I NEED DENTAL CARE?
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Student Discounts!! Bldg. SS-8, ROOM
223UPSTAIRS ABOVE BREEZEWAY FOOD COURT OPEN
MONDAY-FRIDAY Outside prescriptions are
accepted Many insurance cards are accepted
Over-the-Counter Products
Fau pharmacy
Information session
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Student health services
Are Immunizations Available in SHS?

• Prior to Registration You Must Have
• Measles/Rubella (MMR)
• or titers
• Bacterial Meningitis (Menactra) or waiver
• Hepatitis B or waiver

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Student insurance plan
250,000 coverage limit per illness/injury

• UNITED Health Care
• 100 coverage at Student Health
• 1 month enrollment period each semester
• 1,000 pharmacy benefit with co-pays
• Deductibles/co-pays apply
• Pre-existing clause
• Optional coverage for spouse/dependent children
• After-hours nurse triage service
• Insurance Representative SU 214
• Phone [phone]

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PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES

• PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PLANNING
• SARS
• TB
• OTHER COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

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WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?

• Student Health Services on the web
• www.fau.edu/shs
• Phone
• Boca Raton [phone]
• Appointments
• Boca Raton [phone]

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Daniel Partouche Assistant Director
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Second Floor Student Support Services
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

• Drop in Advising
• Monday through Wednesday (100 to 300 p.m.)
• OWL CareerLink(Job Search Database)
• FAU Career Day Technical Fair (Job Fair)
• September 17, 2009
• FAU Arena. 10am-3p.m.
• Graduate Workshops
• Designing a Curriculum Vitae
• Navigating the Non-Academic Job Search
• Navigating the Academic Job Search
• Components of the Academic Application

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

• Student Health Services on the web
• www.shs.fau.edu
• Phone
• Boca Raton [phone]
• Appointments
• Boca Raton [phone]

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Closing comments

• Dr. Barry T. Rosson
• Dean, Graduate College

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PLEASE COMPLETE THE EVALUATION
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