GET READY... for FALL 2010!

New Student Checklist

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Beginning June 1, 2010, New Students will be pre-scheduled for their fall 2010 class schedules by the Academic Advising office - student schedule information provided by academic departments and faculty advisors.

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Log-in to SageAdvisor and explore Student Menu options (your on-line academic record and student account/SageSense) and review your Program Evaluation report and Transfer Credit Report

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Attend summer academic planning conference -- New Student Advising & Registration Session

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Refer to the Academic Advising Office webpages - lots of great links for you to utilize

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Research your major and degree requirements in the Catalog; Fine Arts Student use the Course Planner tool

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Reminder: send final official college transcripts & AP scores to Admission Office

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Accept or decline: college Health Insurance coverage. **A fee is automatically charged to all full-time students, unless, the proper waiver and proof of current health insurance is submitted. On-line waiver process.

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Residence Hall students complete & return: housing contract, roommate information and meal plan selection forms

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Complete financial aid and loan paperwork in SageSense

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Pay outstanding tuition bill or "out of pocket" amount by due date

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Save summer money for books & supplies ($400-$500 approx)

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Complete physical & immunization forms- send to Wellness Center

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Attend New Student Orientation beginning on August 26; obtain Sage student ID card & parking permit

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Check your fall '10 schedule in SageAdvisor to be sure you are in 15 credits & for final classroom locations

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Sign up for, e2campus, Sage's emergency alert & snow closing system sent to cellphone

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Fall 2010 classes begin:
Monday, August 30, 2010 at 8:00am. Attend ALL first and second class meeting times ~ be sure to be on time or you may lose your spot!

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Buy all assigned books and supplies

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Contact your Faculty Advisor if you have concerns about your classes or if you wish to make schedule changes. Add/Drop on-line deadline is: September 7, 2010 at 11:59pm.

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Questions?

No problem, we can assist you. Visit the Academic Advising Office, Library 3rd Floor, or contact us at (518) 292-1719, scaadvising@sage.edu

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