Boots. From. Books A STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR VETERAN AND MILITARY STUDENTS. Get started online at weber.edu/veterans

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1 W e b e r S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y Boots Books From TO A STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR VETERAN AND MILITARY STUDENTS. Get started online at weber.edu/veterans

2 On behalf of the faculty and staff at Weber State University, I would like to thank you for your military service to our country. We appreciate your dedication and pledge to serve you as you further your education. Weber State University has a variety of flexible learning options and student services designed to meet your educational needs. Whether you plan to attend classes on one of our five campus sites or take classes through WSU Online, we are here to help you every step of the way. Weber State offers over 200 undergraduate degrees, the largest selection in Utah, or you can design your own degree with the Bachelor of Integrated Studies program. Depending on your chosen field, you may be able to complete part, or all, of your degree online. This booklet provides the information you will need to get started or to continue your education at Weber State. Welcome to the university community. Sincerely, F. Ann Millner, President Weber State University

3 At Weber State University, we value your unique experience. As a regional university serving as both a community college and university, we offer you the best of both worlds. Follow the steps in this guide or contact us and join the Weber State Wildcats for your next learning adventure. > Credit for Military Training Weber State may accept some of your military training credits. In order to have these credits applied to your degree at Weber State, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 form. If you have completed other credits that you think may apply to your degree here (i.e. technical credits for a CCAF degree), you will need to contact the advisor of your selected college or program. Credits are awarded on a case by case basis depending on your major or program. Weber State University is a DANTES approved institution. > In-State Tuition Rates If you are active duty, you are likely to quality for resident tuition rates. PRoud to support our service men and women WSU has been ranked as one of the top military-friendly universities in the country by Military Advanced Education.

4 STEP 1 Recon WEBER STATE university Whether it s the convenience or the value (more on that later) that s got you thinking Weber State, we ve got a location near you. Weber State has two campuses and three centers for your convenience as well as WSU Online, our online campus. Services vary by location. Classes are offered year-round at WSU Ogden, WSU Davis, the West Center and fall and spring semesters at the Kaysville and Morgan Centers. WSU Ogden 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden Admissions: Student Services Center, Rm. 210 GetIntoWeber.com WSU Davis 2750 N. University Park Boulevard, Layton Student Programs and Services: Enrollment Services: weber.edu/davis WSU Kaysville Center Davis High School, Rm S. Main, Kaysville Call for appointment at: weber.edu/kaysville WSU Morgan Center 241 E. Young St., Morgan Enrollment Services: weber.edu/morgan WSU West Center 5627 S W., Roy Enrollment & Student Services: WSU (4978) weber.edu/west Visit weber.edu/weberstatemap for directions. STEP 2 GEt Pre-Admission Advising We ll help you untangle the college web. Contact a pre-admission advisor to get information about how you, as a military/veteran student, can get started with your degree. Call in Ogden or visit the Davis Campus Enrollment office ( ) and we ll help you get started. STEP 3 Apply for Admission > Apply online or in person Once you ve decided WSU is for you, your next step is to apply for admission. You can apply online (weber.edu/admissions) or in person at the Ogden or Davis campus. > Set up a wildcat account A Wildcat account is your one-stop shop for all things Weber. This online portal will allow you to register online, check your transcript, get your student account, check your financial aid status, pay tuition, as well as review many other activities vital to your education at WSU. If you encounter any problems with your account, call Computing Support at

5 > Reactivating GI Bill If you are coming back to WSU or have already used your MGIB benefits at another school, you must reactivate your GI Bill by filling out an application for a Change of Place of Training or Program (form ). Take the completed application to Veteran s Services. > Apply for your Veterans Educational Benefits If you haven t applied for your Veterans Educational Benefits, go to STEP 4 See Where you Stand After we process your application, the Admissions Office will notify you if you are required to take a math and English placement exam prior to signing up for classes. A placement exam is a simple test to gauge your knowledge and skills in certain subjects. It s our way of making sure you don t end up taking classes you don t need. If you need to take a placement exam, visit weber.edu/testingcenter for testing center hours and locations. If you live more than 50 miles away from WSU and need to arrange an alternate testing site, call STEP 5 Talk with an Advisor Schedule an appointment with the appropriate academic advisor to create your plan of study. If you already know what you want to study, visit weber.edu/advisors. If you are transferring from another institution, an advisor can also help you determine how to best use your transfer courses. You can also check out the online transfer guide at weber.edu/transferguide, to see which courses may transfer. Nobody likes tests (we get it)» THE ACCUPLACER EXAM is going to test your math, reading comprehension and sentence skills. Once you get your scores, you ll know which math and English classes are the best fit for you. THIS STEP is to help you be successful. It makes sure you re not wasting your time and money in classes you re not ready for (which is especially important if you haven t taken classes in a while).

6 STEP 6 Find out about financial resources > Take your benefits application to veterans services After you ve applied for your Veterans Educational Benefits, submit your application to Veterans Services. > Apply to receive Utah resident tuition rates If you are stationed in Utah on active duty military orders or are a Utah resident stationed outside the state, you and your spouse/dependents likely qualify for resident tuition rates which can be received by completing the application for courtesy military resident classification. > Which GI Bill benefit hould you choose? Visit weber.edu/veteran for a link to review which benefits are right for you.> Want to continue your military service while earning extra money for college? Army ROTC will help pay for college and commission you as a Second Lieutenant into the Reserves or Active duty upon graduation. We are located in Annex 11 and you can contact us at or arotc@weber.edu. > Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition benefits Under the new Post-9/11 GI bill, effective August 2009, eligible students can can get their tuition covered up to the cost of tuition and fees at state public colleges, based on undergraduate resident tuition and fees, in addition to receiving housing and book stipends. > Purple Heart recipient? If you are a Purple Heart recipient, you likely qualify for free full tuition and fees at Weber State University. Take your Purple Heart recipient paperwork to the Financial Aid and Scholarship office. Regardless of your situation or background, there may be resources available to help you with your college expenses. Check with any of the following offices to learn more. STEP 7 REGISTER FOR YOUR CLASSES From Anthropology to Zoology, WSU has something for everyone. You can check out the course listings for the current semester online, or you can check out the entire course catalog at weber.edu/ catalog. The catalog also lists the major and minor requirements, as well as general education requirements. If you d like to meet with an advisor to help you navigate the course listing and decide which classes to take, call (801) (option 5). > Submit your class schedule to the Veterans Services office They will help you fill out your certification form so you can start receiving your education benefits. Veterans Services office is located in the Student Services Center, room 154. Or visit weber.edu/vetaffairs STEP 8 Get Ready for Class Take some time to gather the essentials before you start classes. It will make getting around on campus a lot easier once school starts. > Get a parking permit and learn your way around if you re taking classes on campus

7 Visit weber.edu/parkng to purchase a parking permit and map out the best way to get on and off campus. > Get your Wildcard (Student ID) The Wildcard ID gives you access to the library, testing center, computer labs, health center, veterans benefits, gym and athletic events. You can get your Wildcard at the Ogden or Davis campus. > Pick up your free UTA Ed Pass Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Ed Passes are provided to all fee-paying students free of charge. Just present your Wildcard at the Shepherd Union Information Desk at the Ogden Campus or Enrollment Services at the Davis Campus to receive your Ed Pass card. You can ride any UTA bus, Trax or FrontRunner free using your Ed Pass card. Experience (FYE). FYE s Introduction to the University (Education 1105) course is designed to help you make a successful transition to WSU, both academically and socially. In this course you will learn study and time management skills, discover campus services and resources, explore majors and careers, and connect with other students and university life. Visit weber.edu/fye or call for more information. WSU offers a wide variety of programs and services for our diverse student population. Whether you re just looking for a quiet place to study or you need a place to drop off the kids while you re in class, there are dozens of services throughout campus that can help. Take a look at the following list to see what services may be helpful to you. > Get your books and gear Visit the bookstore at the Ogden or Davis campus to pick up your books and gear. You can even order your textbooks online (bookstore.weber.edu). > Set up a test proctor If you are taking a WSU Online course and live more than 50 miles away, you need to set up a test proctor. Visit wsuonline.weber.edu for details. STEP 9 Use Support Services Free tutoring is available for a variety of courses. You can drop in or make an appointment at either the Ogden or Davis campus or the WSU West Center. Also, free study groups are offered through Supplemental Instruction (SI). If you are a freshman, get off to a great start by participating in First Year How do they do it? To see real student profiles and get their tips and tricks visit our blog: finishatweber.com

8 Key Locations WSU Ogden Bookstore Shepherd Union Bldg., Rm weber.edu/bookstore Testing Center Student Services Bldg. Rm Advising Student Services Bldg., Rm. 140 Student Success Center (option 5) Financial Aid & Scholarship Office Student Services Bldg., Rm weber.edu/financialaid weber.edu/scholarships Multicultural Student Center Student Services Bldg., Rm weber.edu/sms Nontraditional Student Center Shepherd Union Bldg., Rm weber.edu/nontrad Veteran Services Student Services Bldg., Rm weber.edu/vetaffairs Student Support Services Student Services Bldg., Rm weber.edu/sss Women s Center Shepherd Union Bldg., Rm weber.edu/sws Registration online Lampros Hall Computing Support, Rm help.weber.edu Registration in person Student Services Bldg. Registrar s Solution Center, Rm weber.edu/registrar CLASSEs that work around your schedule WSU offers day, evening and weekend classes at several locations. We also offer over 300 online courses. Parking Annex 5 (South end of campus) Wildcard/ UTA ed pass Shepherd Union Bldg. Information Desk

9 Criminal justice Social Science (SS) Bldg. Room weber.edu/cj WSU Davis Testing Center Rm Advising Enrollment Services: bookstore Rm Services for Nontraditional, Multicultural and Women Students Rm weber.edu/davis Registration in person Rm Parking Bookstore, Rm Police academy Weber State University Training and Learning Center (TLC) Wildcard/UTA ED pass Student Services (2nd Floor) Customize your own Bachelor Degree The Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree lets you choose three areas of emphasis that match your interests and expertise. Your technical training may fill one area. Learn more at weber.edu/bis WSU West Center Testing Center Advising Enrollment Advisor: or Registration in person

10 Still not convinced We know the idea of coming back to school can be overwhelming, but there are plenty of people and programs designed to help. I don t even know where to begin Staff in the office of Admissions helps military students, and their dependents, complete the admissions process, understand Utah residency requirements for tuition purposes, and transfer coursework from other institutions. To reach to Admissions Office call Academic advisors can answer every question you have about college. They will also go over requirements for your degree and give you information about different class options so you can come up with a schedule that works best for you. You can meet with a general studies advisor by calling the Student Success Center at (Ogden campus) or (Davis Campus). I am a single parent and have no support The Veterans Upward Bound can help you achieve your educational goals. They are FREE of charge and they provide academic assessments, academic instruction in math, English and computer literacy. To contact Veterans Upward Bound call The counseling center provides mental health counseling, outreach, and consultation services that help individuals identify barriers, improve coping, and achieve personal goals. To schedule an appointment call I can t afford to go to school Weber State s financial aid & scholarship office is available to assist you. There are a variety of financial aid programs available to students including scholarships, grants, work study jobs, and loans. All of the programs have one objective, to help make a quality education affordable for you. For questions or more information contact their office at or just stop in the Student Services Building, room 120. No appointment is necessary.

11 «Public or for-profit: The showdown for older students. As more and more older students are returning to college, many for-profit schools have started making aggresive promises. These schools are different from state institutions in the way they are funded and accredited. There are three key factors you ll want to keep in mind as you advance your education. 1) Transfers Most of the classes and credits from for-profit schools won t transfer to state institutions. You could get stuck with a bunch of classes that won t count toward a degree. Credits earned at Weber State are easily transferred to other Utah state schools, and vice versa. 2) Program variety For-profit schools offer only a few programs. Weber State University has more than 230 certificate and degree programs to choose from. So if you change your mind, or the economy changes the job outlook suddenly, you ll have plenty of options. 3) Cost Don t be fooled by silly offers like free laptops. For-profit schools are costly. Check out how Weber State tuition compares to University of Phoenix. (Turns out that free laptop isn t really that free, is it?) Tuition and fees (per semester) Weber State University University of Phoenix (In-state resident) ON CAMPUS Full-time (15 credit hours) Part-time (6 credit hours) $2,274 $1,356 $6,075 $2,430 Online Full-time (15 credit hours) Part-time (6 credit hours) $2,274 $1,356 $5,775 $2,310 (April 2011)

12 W e b e r S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y STEP 1 RECON WEBER STATE university > From online to off-campus, we ve got classes that will fit your schedule. STEP 2 GEt PRE Admission Advising > Get help with every step of the process. STEP 3 Apply for Admission > Online or in person. STEP 4 See Where you Stand > Placement exams will help make sure you don t take classes you don t need. STEP 5 Talk with an Advisor > An advisor can help you with creating a schedule and transferring credits. weber.edu/veterans STEP 6 Find out about financial resources > WSU can help you navigate the GI Bill and other financial aid programs. STEP 7 REGISTER FOR YOUR CLASSES > Current class schedules are always online at weber.edu. STEP 8 Get Ready for Class > The bookstore is a one-stop shop for all your gear. Don t forget your Wildcard. STEP 9 Use Support Services > From tutoring to counseling, WSU has many services designed specifically for active-duty and veteran students. Contact Offices Services for Veteran Students Student Services Center, Rm cchandler@weber.edu weber.edu/vetaffairs Veterans Upward Bound Weber State University Annex weber.edu/vetsupwardbound Davis Campus Enrollment Services 2750 N. University Park Blvd., Layton, UT weber.edu/davis