DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT LIFE

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2 DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT LIFE Box College Street Savannah, GA P: (912) F: (912) Dear Student: Welcome New Tiger, this year s New Student Week of Welcome Around SSU in Five Days: Passport to Your Achievement, which is scheduled for August 13th-17th, The Savannah State University faculty, staff administration, and students are delighted that you have decided to join us this fall. Our highly energetic Student Orientation leaders are also anxiously waiting to welcome you to our TIGER family. As you prepare for the Fall Semester, please pay close attention to the following items: Please make sure that you have completed all admission and financial aid requirements. If not, you will need to contact the Admissions Office ( ) and the Office of Financial Aid ( ). If you need to take any entry exams, please contact Center for Academic Success at: Week of Welcome opening session will be in Tiger Arena 4:15 P.M. August 13th. We are looking forward to the participation of your parents or guest in the sessions. If they would also like to join us for meals, they may purchase meals at any of the dining venues. To address any physical, psychological, social, or mental challenges, please call our Disability Resource Center at If you have not already done so, please come to the ID Card Office at 199 King-Frazier for your official SSU ID Card. If you are staying on campus, please make sure that you visit the Mail Center in King-Frazier to request your mailbox assignment. The SSU Bookstore is located in King-Frazier, and has a rental program and 10% guarantee compared to online booksellers to help you save money on textbooks! Contact the SSU ID Card Office at for questions regarding ID Cards and meal plans. Prior to August 16, you may change your meal plan with Housing between August 18 and August 22 at 3:00 p.m. You may change your meal plan in the ID Card Office. Apply for a parking permit before August 22 at Questions regarding parking can be addressed to parking@savannahstate.edu or For any additional questions or concerns, please contact the Department of Student Life ( ), or the Division of Student Affairs ( ).We wish you a safe and enjoyable rest of the summer and look forward to seeing you on August 8th. Sincerely, Desmond Stowe Director Department of Student Life

3 ORIENTATION LEADERS The 2014 Week of Welcome is packed with information and fun. Your Student Orientation Leaders (SOL) are eager to make Orientation 2014 an unforgettable experience. They will serve as guides and mentors during the orientation sessions and will assist you throughout the academic year. FINANCIAL AID Financial aid is available to students who demonstrate the need for assistance to fund their college education. The first step in the process is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You should check with the Office of Financial Aid to make sure that all required documents have been submitted so that the staff may evaluate your request. Student aid programs include grants, employment and loans. For more information about financial aid, contact the office at (912) or visit TESTING Students majoring in the area of Science or Technology must take the Chemistry Placement Test. Testing will be held in Whiting Hall with test reporting time options of 7:45am or 10:45am. Please your name, student ID number and your requested test time to If your major is not in the area of science or technology, you will not be required to take the Chemistry Placement Test. Listed below are the majors that require the Chemistry Placement Exam: Civil Engineering Technology* Computer Science Technology*, Electronics Engineering Technology*, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, and Marine Science Remember COMPASS Testing will be held in Whiting Hall with test reporting time options of 7:45am or 10:45am. Please send your requested test time to Or call FAMILY INVOLVEMENT Family involvement is a crucial ingredient to college success. For that reason, we welcome and encourage parents or guardians to attend sessions denoted by asterisk on August 8 th. There will be informational sessions designed to specifically answer parent questions and concerns. We want to make sure that parents are equipped with the knowledge to help students to succeed. There will be advice on parenting a college student, the advantages and challenges of residential living, financial aid, and how to keep the communication lines open with your student and the university via the Internet, s and more. Parents will have the opportunity to pose questions to the president, administrators, faculty members, orientation leaders and others. LODGING Students can move into their Residence Halls on August 13th. If parents, guardians and other guests need to make reservations with one of the many fine hotels, inns or motels in Savannah, a partial listing is on the opposite side of this form. For more information about campus housing, contact Residential Services and Programs at (912) New Student Convocation/Service of Dedication One of the university s longstanding traditions is the New Student Service of Dedication. During this program, all new SSU students are officially inducted into the Tiger Family. All are asked to wear business attire. It is not required but preferred and a jacket is not necessary. MARKET PLACE & COMMUNITY SERVICE At Friday s Market Place, we will have representatives from university departments, area banks, churches, outside health services, and many more organizations ready to acquaint you with their prepared services. Community service opportunities will be offered to new students during Week of Welcome.

4 SAVANNAH STATE NEW STUDENT WEEK of WELCOME Tentative SCHEDULE 2014 (Subject to Change) Wednesday, AUGUST 13 7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. #**Connecting with SSU Welcome Brigade Residence Halls Open / Move In Location: Prospective Residence Halls 8:00 P.M. -- 5:00 P.M Financial Aid, Admissions, Bursar Office, Advising Available (Location: Various Offices) Thursday, AUGUST 14 cont. 5:00 P.M 7:00 P.M. Dinner & Free Time 8:00 P.M 10:00PM SSU TIGER LUAU & POOL PARTY Location: Wilcox-Wiley Gym 11:00 A.M 2:00 P.M. LUNCH King-Frazier Student Center/Student Union Food Court for a small fee. 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. **Parent Orientation Location: Student Union Ballroom (2ndFloor) 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. #COMMUTER, TRANSFER, & NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS ORIENTATION Classrooms 3:00 P.M - 4:00 P.M. #ALL New Student Report to Tiger Arena Classrooms 4:15 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. #**OPENING GENERAL SESSION (Mandatory). New Student Service of Dedication Accessing Your Passport to Achievement 5:45 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. ** Dinner & Free Time/ / Student Union Student Free with meal tickets, Parents and Guest for small fee. Family s may choose to visit some of Savannah s Local Cuisine as well. 9:15 P.M. - 10:30P.M. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Thursday, AUGUST 14 #ALL STUDENTS Location: Will be post during Opening Session 7:30 A.M. - 8:45 A.M. Breakfast 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M # Effective Academic Appeals 10:30 A.M. 11:15 A.M. #Who Is Your Advisor? 11:15 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. #Conduct AFFAIRS (Student Conduct) 12:00 P.M 2:00 P.M. LUNCH 2:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M SGA Achievement as a Leader 2:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Student Life ( What is there to do??????) 3:00 P.M- - 4:00 P.M What is 3004? (Call me when you need me!! 4:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. # PROFESSIONAL SWAG? (Career Services) 4:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. WRITING YOUR FUTURE (QEP) Quality. Enhancement.Plan Friday, AUGUST 15 7:30 A.M. - 8:45 A.M. Breakfast 9:00 A.M. - 11:30 P.M. #VENUS VS. MARS Things all SSU Males and Females should know 12:00 P.M 2:00 P.M. Lunch SSU MARKETPLACE Community Banks, Churches, Plus more.. Location: Atrium 2: 30 P.M 3:30 P.M. Who s has it.??? (Health Service) 4:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Dinner & Free Time Location: Campus Dining Hall 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Black Light Party Location Student Union Ballroom Saturday, AUGUST 16 *WEAR YOUR Week of Welcome T-SHIRT DAY* 9:00A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Breakfast 10:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. #Tiger Pride! SPIRIT SESSION (Chants, Alma Mater, Fight Song ) Tiger Arena 11:30 A.M. 2:30 P.M. Lunch 2:30P.M. - 4:00 P.M. #GREEK STROLL-OFF (Introduction to Fraternities &Sorority Life) 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Dinner & Free Time 8:00 P.M. 10:00 P.M. NEW STUDENT AMATEUR NIGHT (Talent Show) SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 9:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Spiritual Voyage Ecumenical Services (Universal, Non-denominational) Location: Elmore Theater / King-Frazier 10:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Brunch 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Dinner & Free Time 8:00 P.M. 10:00 P.M. #CABARET SHOW MONDAY, AUGUST 18 First Day of Classes Have An Awesome Academic Year! $$$$$ Financial Aid Office Hours : August 13th 8:00am-5:00pm Location: Savannah Ballroom $$$$$$ # REQUIRED for all students, Freshman, Transfers, Commuters, and Nontraditional ** Parents, families and guest are encouraged to attend these sessions. Commuter Lounge with TV and Computers are located in the Student Union. "Meals will be provided to all new students on August 13 through August 15 as part of WOW. Parents and guests may purchase a meal at the Dining Hall for $6.50 for all you can eat. The meal plan will begin on August 16, and students with a meal plan must use their ID cards to access the dining hall. Parents, guests, and students without meal plans may purchase a meal at the Dining Hall for $6.50 for all you can eat on August 16 and 17."

5 SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUTER STUDENTS 3:00 P.M 4:00 P.M # ORIENTATION Week of Welcome CHECK- IN (Welcome Packet ) Class room Don t forget the Orientation Session at 4:15pm. Please follow the rest of the days as printed on the previous page. Commuter Lounge (TIGER S DEN) Hours: M-F 7:30am-Midnight Weekends 8am 11pm Commuter Lounge Please use the Commuter Lounge in the Student Union between sessions and during the school year. TV, computers, and free Wi-Fi are also available in the Student Union. Applications for special meal plans for commuter students are available at the ID Card Office, 199 King-Frazier. Meal swipes can be used in the all-you-can-eat dining hall, or in the Student Union food court or Tiger Express Diner as a meal equivalency." $$$$$ Financial Aid Office Hours : August 13th 8:00am-7:00pm Location: Savannah Ballroom $$$$$$ # REQUIRED for all students, Freshman, Transfers, Commuters, and Nontraditional ** Parents, families and guest are encouraged to attend these sessions. Commuter Lounge with TV and Computers are located in the Student Union. "Meals will be provided to all new students on August 13 through August 15 as part of WOW. Parents and guests may purchase a meal at the Dining Hall for $6.50 for all you can eat. The meal plan will begin on August 16, and students with a meal plan must use their ID cards to access the dining hall. Parents, guests, and students without meal plans may purchase a meal at the Dining Hall for $6.50 for all you can eat on August 16 and 17."

6 LIST OF LOCAL HOTELS NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST Midtown Savannah Courtyard by Marriott 6703 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA Historical District of Savannah Savannah Marriott Riverfront 100 General McIntosh Boulevard Hilton Garden Inn 5711 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA The Mulberry Inn East Bay Street Extended Stay America 5511 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA Hyatt Savannah Riverfront 2 West Bay Street Have you completed all admission requirements? Yes No (If not, please contact the Admission Office at ) 2. Have you completed all financial aid information? Yes No (If not, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at or finaid@savannahstate.edu) 3. Have you received and confirmed all housing information? Yes No (If not, please contact the Housing Office Have you taken all required tests? Yes No (If not, please contact the Center for Academic Success at ) 5 Do you have your SSU ID Card? (If not, please come to 199 King-Frazier, ID Card Office, )] If you are a resident student, have you requested your mailbox assignment? (If not, please come to the Mail Center in King-Frazier, )] If you have a car on campus, do you have a permit? (If not, please go to permits must be affixed to vehicles no later than Monday, August 25)] La Quinta Inn & Suites 8484 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA Southside Savannah SpringHill Suites by Marriott Savannah Midtown Abercorn Street Savannah, GA FROM INTERSTATE 16: EAST Take exit #164A/ Lynes Parkway South, which becomes DeRenne Avenue at the first traffic light: 1. Continue East (straight) on DeRenne Avenue to LaRoche Avenue. You will go through 11 traffic lights until DeRenne ends. Landmarks include: Checkers, Candler Hospital, Walgreen's, Jenkins High School, 2. Turn left onto LaRoche Avenue, Keep straight. Landmarks include BP & Convenience store and Bible Baptist Church. 3. Turn right onto campus. Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District 201 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard /1604 To make reservations contact Mindy Shepard Hilton Savannah DeSoto 15 East Liberty Street Bohemian Hotel 102 West Bay Street Please note that this is not a complete list of hotels in the Savannah area. Only a few that are close to campus. DIRECTIONS TO SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY 4. At stop sign make a right and follow Orientation signs. FROM 1-95 NORTH/SOUTH Take I-95 (North/South) to I-16 East and refer to the above instructions.

7 Worship Service Time: 9:30am-10:30am Date: Sunday, August 17, 2014 Place: Elmore Theater in King Frazier

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