New Student Advising Checklist
- New SCA enrolled day students (deposited) will be pre-scheduled for their Fall 2012 classes after June 6, 2012 by the Academic Advising office.
- New student classes are selected based on recommendations from the faculty. Minimum of 15 credits per term is recommended.
- Schedules will be inputted based on the students' deposit date.
- New students will obtain their class schedules at the summer Academic Planning Session. Students may request changes to their schedules at these events.
- Fall 2012 classes begin: Monday, August 27, 2012.
New Sage After Work (SAW) students - click here
To Do List - Get ready for Fall 2012
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| Log-in to SageAdvisor and explore Student Menu options (your on-line academic record). -Review your academic Program Evaluation report available on June 6, 2012. |
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| In SageAdvisor, complete financial aid and student loan section in SageSense. Be sure to complete all SageSense tasks | |
| Review your transfer credit report in SageAdvisor to be sure all credits are listed. If needed, send final updated official transcripts & AP scores, etc., to Admission Office | |
| Refer to the Academic Advising Office webpages, lots of great info Research your major and degree requirements in the Catalog; |
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| Attend a New Student Academic Planning Session - click here for dates | |
| Accept or decline: college Health Insurance coverage. **A fee is automatically charged to all full-time day students, unless, the proper waiver and proof of current health insurance is submitted. >> On-line health insurance waiver process. |
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| Residence Hall students complete & return: housing contract, roommate information survey and meal plan selection forms | |
| Pay outstanding tuition bill or "out of pocket" owed amount by tuition due date. Not sure what you owe? Call Student Services ASAP, (518) 292-1781 | |
| Research book costs in SageAdvisor - My Class Schedule link or through the bookstore website. | |
| Set aside money for books & supplies (approx $400-$500 per term). If needed, request financial aid money for books. Check with Financial Aid Office, 292-1781, if you have enough financial aid to cover books and supplies. |
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| Complete physical & immunization forms - send to Wellness Center | |
| Sign up for, MyCruiserAlert, Sage's emergency alert & snow closing system sent to cellphone | |
| Log-in to Moodle - Sage's online course system. *Also used as a teaching "support" tool for regular classes that meet in the classroom. | |
| SCA Freshmen Students: Complete Compass Assessment test (Reading, Writing and Mathematics). | |
| Read the Student Conduct Code in the Student Handbook. Important information on campus policies including cheating and plagiarism. | |
| Attend New Student Orientation program. Contact Office of Student Life for more information, 518-292-1753. | |
| View your tuition bill in SageAdvisor using the "Access/Pay Your Account" link. | |
| On Sunday, August 26: review your fall 2012 schedule on the My Class Schedule link in SageAdvisor (log-in) to be sure you are in the correct number of credits (recommended: 15 credits per term) and for final classroom locations | |
| Fall 2012 classes begin: Monday, August 27, 2012. Attend ALL first and second class meeting times ~ be sure to be on time or you may lose your spot. |
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| Complete buying all assigned books and art supplies | |
| Contact your Faculty Advisor if you have concerns about your classes or if you wish to make schedule changes. | |
| Add/Drop deadline for Fall 2012 is: September 4, 2012 at 11:59pm. After this date, course withdrawals must be done in person using the Registration Change (add/drop) form. | |
| During the term consult the Fall 2012 Academic Calendar for important student dates |

