Yes, in exactly one week, the University of Utah begins the
Fall 2013 term.
Here are my suggestions
for being ready on Monday, August 26 as well as some handy websites.
·
Log into the Campus Info System (CIS) and review
your course schedule. Look for the
following:
o
Make sure you know the location for each
class. (http://www.map.utah.edu/)
o
Make sure there are no overlaps. Missing parts of one class for another will
not be a successful strategy.
o
Make any changes to your schedule now. If a course you want to add is full, plan on
attending the first meeting of the course to see if the professor will add you
by giving you a “permission number” to add the course through CIS.
o
Print a copy of your schedule or save a copy to
a device (e.g. phone, pad, tablet).
·
Know how you are going to arrive on campus for
your classes.
o
Are you going to drive? Do you have a parking permit and know where
the lots are for the permit? (http://www.parking.utah.edu/parking/index.html)
o
Are you going to take public
transportation? There are many options
that might be right for you. (http://www.parking.utah.edu/transportation/index.html)
o
If you live in the residence halls, will you use
the Campus Shuttle? If so, do you know
which shuttle to catch? (http://www.parking.utah.edu/transportation/shuttles/index.html)
·
Review materials sent to you and provided at the
U of U New Student Orientation.
o
The Undergraduate Bulletin is filled with
information and resources that assist you in navigating the U of U for the
entire year. I encourage you to start
this review by looking at the Academic Calendar on pg. 1, Resources starting on
p. 34, and Quick Reference Guide on p. 47. (http://advising.utah.edu/topics/Undergrad%20Bulletin%202013.pdf)
o
Check-out the new University of Utah homepage
that provides campus updates and news. (http://www.utah.edu/)
I encourage you to consider these suggestions as you prepare
for your first day at the U of U. The
campus is excited to welcome you and your peers to our community of learners!
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