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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
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REGISTRATION
http//www.fau.edu/graduate/owls.php
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REGISTRATION
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registration
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registration
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registration
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registration
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registration
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registration
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registration
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registration
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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 (954) 236-1020
Jupiter Campus
Student Resources Building, room 125 at (561)
799-8510
Treasure Coast Campus (Port St. Lucie)
Joint Use Building, Room 113A at (772) 873-3303
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 (561) 297-3624
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 (561) 297 1170

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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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Graduate college
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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 1-800-356-1235

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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 (561) 297-3512
Appointments
Boca Raton (561) 297-2276

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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