CASc/ASL Dinner

Sunday, April 27, 2008
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Community Room of
the Christopher Center Library

For more information, visit
the ASL Honorary Society
website.

College of Adult Scholars
Student Orientation


To increase your chance of successful academic study, the Office of Graduate Studies & Continuing Education conducts a special orientation for new College of Adult Scholar students. Mark your calendar for Satruday, August 23rd. The Colleg of Adult Scholar Orientation will take place in the Squire Room of the Valparaiso University Union from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

This orientation will acquaint you with the many programs and services offered by the University and the Continuing Education Office. It also offers the opportunity to ask questions, resolve problems, and meet other students in the program. As part of the program, we provide you with the Student Handbook, the College of Adult Scholars Information Guide, and other necessary materials for a smooth transition to VU. If you haven't already done so, you will obtain your student I.D., activate your library card, obtain a parking sticker, and learn to access the computer network through your own account.

IMPORTANT: All new College of Adult Scholar students must attend this orientation. As a first time student at VU you will need to confirm your registration at this session to remain enrolled in your spring coursework. Confirmation after this date results in a $40 late fee.

Please RSVP your attendance with the Office of Graduate Studies & Continuing Education by Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 219.464.5313, toll free at 1.800.821 .7685 or email us at Continuing.Ed@valpo.edu.

For more information about resources to help you with your transition to VU, please check out the following website: http://www.valpo.edu/links/current_students.php.

 

 

Spring 2008 College of Adult Scholar Student Orientation Itinerary
Date Saturday, August 23, 2008
Time 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location Community Room of the Christopher Center Library
RSVP by Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Itinerary of Sessions 9:15 am – 10:00 am: Obtaining your Student Photo ID & Parking Stickers
 This initial 45-minute session is OPTIONAL for students having a current VU student ID and/or a parking sticker and REQUIRED for students who need a student ID or parking sticker. You will need a valid ID in order to benefit maximally from the orientation and to use various University facilities and services.

PLEAS NOTE: Parking stickers may be obtained at the VU Police Department anytime during the first week of classes. They are open 24 hours a day for your convenience. You will be required to have your vehicle registration with you, and the cost of the sticker will be $90 for the entire year. It is advisable to have this done before attending orientation.

10:00 am – 11:00 am: Welcome and VU Policies and Services
This session advises you about various policies and procedures important for successful undergraduate study. It informs you of your rights and responsibilities as an undergraduate student at VU, and tells you where and how to resolve problems. In addition, opportunities for enhanced professional success and personal enrichment are covered. Important University publications and resource directories will be distributed during this session.

11:00 a m – 12:30 pm: Introduction to Library and Computer Services
During this session, you are provided with hands-on experience regarding the learning and information resources available through the library to all students enrolled in classes. Instructions on the use of your VU username and password (provided at the session), you will log onto the computer network system and briefly learn how to access software such as Word, Excel, DataVU, CourseVU, to use your e-mail account, and access the web.

12:30 pm: Lunch
During lunch, you will have the opportunity to meet with the staff in the Office of Continuing Education, members of Alpha Sigma Lambda (Adult Honor Society), current College of Adult Scholar students, as well as new College of Adult Scholar students.