GET READY... for FALL 2008!

NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

COMPLETE EACH ITEM BELOW--

Check your new Sage email account daily. Log-in to SageAdvisor and explore Student Menu options (your on-line academic record at Sage)

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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 - so that you can plan your class schedule and graduate on time

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E-mail your Faculty Advisor for course planning assistance. At Sage, your Faculty Advisor needs to "clear" you first. Once, cleared...

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Register on-line for all of your Fall 2008 classes through SageAdvisor -- ASAP!!!

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Send final college transcripts & AP scores to Admission Office

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Attend Orientation (*required for all new students):
Freshmen Orientation: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Transfer Orientation: Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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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. Use the 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; Sign & return your financial aid award letter

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

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Save money for books & supplies ($300-$500 approx)

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Complete physical & immunization forms- send to Wellness Center

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Attend Fall Orientation, August 29-September 1

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Obtain Sage student ID card & parking permit during Fall Orientation

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Attend the Work Study Job Fair, September 1

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Check (and print) your Fall '08 class schedule in SageAdvisor on Sept 1 to be sure you are in 15 credits and for final classroom locations

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

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Fall classes begin Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 8:00am

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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 8, 2008 at 11:59pm.

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Finalize your Spring 2009 class scehdule by October 1st. Make sure you are registered for 15 credits. Let your Faculty Advisor know if you are on any waitlists.

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Questions?

No problem, we can assist you. Visit the Academic Advising Office, KCC Lower Level, or contact us at (518) 292-1719, scaadvising@sage.edu

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