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August
2, 2004
Dear
First Year Student:
Congratulations
on your recent acceptance to Central Connecticut State University!
All of us at CCSU are looking forward to your arrival in
September for the start of our fall 2004 semester.
I am sure that you are excited about starting college, but you
may also be somewhat nervous and confused.
This is normal and part of the process of moving on to a
university education. Since I am the person at the University who serves as a
resource for all new students, it is my job to answer questions and to
make referrals to those who can help you prepare for your arrival and
make the transition go smoothly.
Below
I have listed some information that needs your careful attention.
$200
Confirmation Deposit
By
paying this fee you are securing a space for yourself at the University.
Please note that this fee is non-refundable.
The payment of the $200 confirmation deposit sets a number of
services in motion for you, including an invitation to participate in
academic advising and registration.
The $200 confirmation deposit is applied toward your tuition
payment. If you have already paid this fee for fall semester you do
not need to send in an additional $200 payment.
Payment of this fee, as well as all other fees, should be sent to
the Cashiers Office.
For
more payment information visit the Bursar’s website: www.bursar.ccsu.edu.
Financial
Aid
The
"on-time" deadline for first time students to file for
financial aid is March 3. The
Financial Aid Office will be sending information to those students who
completed their FAFSA application and submitted copies of required 2002
Federal Income Tax forms and the FA Institutional Application by March
3.
For
information about financial aid, including access to FAFSA for filing
for aid, please go online to www.ccsu.edu/finaid.
Health
Examination Report (the medical form)
All
full-time students are required to submit a medical form to the
University Health Service. This form includes your medical history, current
immunization records, and a physical examination form (within one year
prior to enrollment) signed by your physician.
The University Health Service will begin mailing medical forms no
sooner than the first week in May 2004.
It is to be submitted and completed no later than July 15,
2004. We encourage you
to plan and schedule your appointment with your doctor in advance so as
to comply with our deadline. We
invite you to visit our website www.ccsu.edu/healthservice
for more information regarding our Health Service and important health
topics.
Meningitis
Vaccination
Beginning in the fall,
2002 semester the State of Connecticut has mandated that all students
living on-campus in residence halls must receive the Menomune vaccine
(the “Meningitis Shot”).
Information regarding the vaccine will be sent to you in a packet
of material with your medical form.
We encourage you to consult your physician and discuss this newly
required vaccine.
On-Campus
Housing
The
availability of residence hall space will be limited for fall 2004.
If you are interested in living on campus make sure that you have
completed the housing application that was sent out by our Residence
Life Office. For more
information call Residence Life at (860) 832-1660.
Placement
Exams
All
first year students, with the exception of students that have college
credit for an AP calculus course are required to take a math placement
exam. Placement exam information for Mathematics, English and Modern
Languages is available at the www.ccsu.edu/learnctr.
Please check this website for how to prepare for placement exams,
schedules and directions. The
website for The Learning Center also provides other valuable information
about services that will help you succeed in college level work.
Academic
Advising and Registration
In
May you will receive a letter from me requesting that you select a date
(see below) to come to campus for academic advising and registration.
To help you plan ahead, the advising and registration dates for
first year students are listed below.
Note that students are required to attend only one of these days.
Registration dates occur on:
June 30, July 1, July
13, July 14, July 16,and August 25 (late registration).
During
this advising and registration session you will also have an opportunity
to have your photo taken for your Blue Chip identification card, pick up
a parking decal, and apply for an account at the Achieve Credit Union.
September
Orientation
During
the summer we will write again to all first year students to invite them
to an Orientation Day. The date is still under review but is tentatively planned for
Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29,2004. You
will receive a mailing with more information this summer.
Get
Involved!
Once
you are on campus make a point to get involved in campus life as this is
the best way to plan for academic success.
You can get involved in a number of ways:
on-campus job, involvement in a club or organization, or
attendance at campus events. This is your future and there are so many ways for you to
have an extraordinary experience here at CCSU.
For
more information about the University visit the CCSU website at
www.ccsu.edu.
Please call
the Student Affairs office at (860) 832-1601 with any questions or
concerns. We look forward
to your attending CCSU.
Sincerely,
Duane A. Orloske
Duane
A. Orloske
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
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