Welcome New Graduate Students!

Welcome New Graduate Students!

Grad Orientation Agenda 3:00 3:40 pm Policies, Logistics, Perks Overview Ilir Miteza, Graduate Studies Associate Provost Trista Wdziekonski, Graduate Studies Director Jennifer Irwin, Financial Aid 3:40 4:00 pm Mardigian Library Resources Robert Fraser, Library Associate Director 4:00 4:20 pm Graduate Student Success Tips Sharon Lobdell, Student Success Center 4:20 4:30 pm Buffer Time/Break Time 4:30 5:00 pm Graduate Student/Alumni Panel Q&A

2014-2015 Graduate Data 1819 Graduate Students 74% Enrolled Part-Time, electing 1 to 2 courses per term 60% In-State Residents 30% International 17% Federally Recognized Minority Students 61% Male; 39% Female By unit: 51% CECS; 25% COB; 15% CEHHS; 9% CASL

Academic Policies

Graduate Catalog umdearborn.edu/catalog Guide Book for Graduate Students, 250+ Pages Each student's responsibility to become familiar with the information contained within. Academic opportunities, policies, regulations, and procedures. Campus-Wide, Unit, and Program-Specific Detail Some programs have Student Handbooks.

Important Policies Attendance Policy Drop/Add Deadline (2 weeks into term) Satisfactory Academic Standing (B average) Academic Progress (Time Limit; 67% of annually attempted courses) Academic Integrity Statement of Student Rights and Student Code of Conduct Rackham Policies (for Rackham Programs) rackham.umich.edu

Advising/Mentoring Unique by Program: Advisor Should Be Assigned to You Many people may be part of your team. Life Direction Course Selection Career Advice Suggestions for Professional Development Professional Organizations to Join

New Grad Online Orientation Packet umdearborn.edu/gradorientation

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition and Payment Tuition/Fees Due In Full: Fall: September 23, 2015 Winter: January 20, 2016 Summer: May 18, 2016 2016-17 Tuition Rates to be set in July Use UM-Dearborn Connect to obtain official bill Email: myaccount@umich.edu Website: umdearborn.edu/cashiers

Payment Options Online through UM-Dearborn Connect MasterCard, Discover, Visa, and American Express 2.75% Service Fee ACH payment (checking or savings) with no fee Check sent via mail In person at 1187 University Center Payment Plan If being sponsored, must have an authorization on file with Student Accounts.

Tuition Refund Insurance Elective insurance which provides coverage for tuition and fees If you withdraw from the University due to illness/injury or psychological/ emotional reasons, the plan returns 85% of the insured term tuition and fees when conditions are followed For more information, visit umdearborn.edu/rr_tuition-fees-refund-plan/

Financial Aid Office Located in 1183 University Center Office Hours Monday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Appointments available on Mondays and Thursdays Scholarships, Grants, Workstudy and Loans www.umdearborn.edu/financialaid Email: umd-ask-ofa@umich.edu

Graduate Financial Aid Info To apply, complete FAFSA: fafsa.ed.gov Loan Options (studentaid.ed.gov/types/loans): Direct Unsubsidized Loans, variable fixed rate Set July 1 each year; current rate is 5.84% Annual Limit of $20,500 Lifetime Limit of $138,500 (inclusive of undergrad and grad loans) Responsible for paying interest during all periods. GRAD PLUS Loan, variable fixed rate Set July 1 each year; current rate is 6.84% Requires a credit check

Grad Financial Aid Info (cont.) Credit Hours/Financial Aid Eligibility for Graduate Students: Full Time = At least 8 credit hours per semester ¾ Time = 6-7 credit hours per semester Half Time = 4-5 credit hours per semester Cannot take 1 class (3 credits) and receive aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Rules: umdearborn.edu/fa_academicprogress

Scholarships umdearborn.edu/fa_scholarships/ Current Student Scholarships (Values from $200 - $5000): Application available in January To be eligible, you must... be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen have a minimum B cumulative GPA unless otherwise noted in the scholarship description Have completed 6 credit hours as of 01/01/2016 Generally be enrolled at least half-time during the semester(s) the scholarship is used

Scholarships (cont.) Non-Residential Scholarships CECS, COB, CASL Funds will credit to your tuition and fee balance by October 1. If you have any questions, please contact your college. CASL Graduate Scholarships Graduate Kochoff Scholarships

Assistantships Some units do have research assistantships available: often in the sciences (CECS Programs, Environmental Science). 104 Research Assistantships Awarded Last Academic Year: 38 Fall 40 Winter 26 Summer Reach out to relevant faculty early on to express interest.

Graduate Student Grants Research Grants Meant to fund independent research projects supervised by a faculty member and completed as part of a degree requirement Maximum award of $2,500 2 application deadlines per year: October 15 and February 15 Apply through Research and Sponsored Programs Office Travel Grants Up to $300 per student for travel costs to present at national professional meetings on research conducted at UM-Dearborn No application deadline Apply through Research and Sponsored Programs Office

Logistics

On-Line Resources UM-Dearborn Connect Register for classes online Check financial aid Pay your tuition Obtain your grades Obtain transcripts Keep your contact information updated. Google Suite Gmail: Official University e-mail account Calendar, Docs, Drive, M+Box

On-Line Resources

Our Bookstore Located in the University Center 1 st Floor Monday through Thursday 8:00 am-6:30 pm Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Extended hours before classes begin umd.bncollege.com Your one-stop shop for all your campus needs Textbooks General merchandise UM apparel School supplies and snacks Trade books (dictionaries, etc.) Cards and gifts

Order Textbooks Online

Mardigian Library

Parking/Transportation Shuttle Service by Trinity Transportation Pick up/drop off locations at the University Center, Fairlane Center, and Social Sciences Building Signs designate Student Parking Major Parking Locations Monteith Parking Structure Fairlane Center North/South PEC Lot Lot C Portions of Other Lots

Parking/Transportation

Parking Permits Parking Included in Tuition/Fees Permits Required How to Obtain: In person @ Parking Office, Campus Support Services Building next to Monteith Parking Structure Must have student ID and proof of registration Office open late for distribution the first week of the term

M-Card All access pass to the University Used for Official University Identification Check out books from Mardigian Library Student discounts finance.umich.edu/treasury/mcard/discounts Access to sporting events Wellness Center access $10 replacement cost

U-Print Registered students are allocated a 500 page quota free each term (Winter, Fall, Spring/Summer). $25 credit on the U-Print system. $.05 for black/white or $.30 for color pages FollowU cloud server to print anywhere on campus Add additional credit online or through Cashier s Office

Where to get COFFEE (or other food and drink) Bookstore, University Center McKinley Café, University Center Starbucks, sandwiches, pizza, soup, salads Open 8 am 7 pm M-Th Picasso Cafe, Fairlane Center South Sandwiches, salads, soup, grab n go Open 11 am 7 pm M-Th Vending Machines - umdearborn.edu/vending (Option inside Mardigian Library to open around October)

Common Places to Study 3 rd and 4 th Floor of CASL 3 rd and 4 th Floor of Library: Silent Study Fairlane Center South Social Science Building Union Victors Den

Department of Public Safety 1300 Campus Support Services Building Walking Escort Service available Vehicle Lockout Assistance Lost and Found 24-Hour Dispatch: 313-593-5333

Emergency Alert System umdearborn.edu/emergencyalert

Perks

Computer Hardware, Software, Device Discounts Windows and Macintosh Product Discounts umdearborn.edu/its/695096/ UM Computer Showcase computershowcase.umich.edu/ Anti-virus Protection umdearborn.edu/its/695104/

Student Government Discount Cards Discounts ranging from 5% to 20% to almost 25 local restaurants and businesses Additional discounts added regularly Full list of businesses found at umdstudentgovernment.com/discountcards Available year-round in the Student Government Office (2112 UC) Completely FREE for all UM-Dearborn students.

Athletics & Recreation UM-Dearborn Wolverines Intramural Sports Wellness Center 9 Varsity Sports 7 Club Sports 4 Intramural Sports Facilities -Ice Arena -Fieldhouse -Wellness Center -Rouge River Gateway Trail

Basketball and Volleyball courts Ice Rink Fitness Equipment Track Weights Personal and Group Training

CIViC The Community Involvement and Volunteerism Center (sign up for weekly email) Student Food Pantry Monthly service programs around metro Detroit MLK Day of Service January Alternative Spring Break Organized through Office for Student Engagement 2136 UC (Like on Facebook)

Student Life Leadership Volunteering Entertainment Greek Life Diversity Athletics and Recreation Arts and Music

Resources for Success

Student Success Center A coalition of Enrollment Management & Student Life (EMSL) departments Academic Support & Outreach Services Career Services Counseling & Support Services Women's Resource Center Veteran s Services Located on the second floor of the University Center

Academic Support Services Tutoring Individual tutoring available 14 3-hour sessions per course per term free of charge Located in 2170 University Center Writing Center Peer and faculty consultants who help writers Located in 3035 CASL, 138 FCN, Library (2 nd Floor) Mathematics Learning Center Tutoring, Workshops, Programs Located in 2076 CASL

Career Services Located in 2149 University Center Website: umdearborn.edu/careerservices Office: 313.593.5020 Career Planning/Career Advice Job Search Support Job and Career Fairs: 10/1/15 Visit EVERY semester, including your first semester Interview Preparation

Counseling & Disability Services Located in 2157 University Center Website: umdearborn.edu/css_support Office: 313-593-5430 Short term counseling by licensed psychologist and counselors free of charge Wide range of individualized services to students with qualifying disabilities. Students must register with the office to receive services

Women s Resource Center Located in 2106 University Center Website: umdearborn.edu/womenscenter Office: 313-583-6445 Resources Transitions Program- for students 25+ returning to school SAFE Program- supports LGBTQ community EVE Program- helping victims, survivors, families, and friends affected by domestic/sexual violence GREY- resources for students, staff, and faculty who are elderly or who care of elderly parents/relatives IMPACT Grants

Veteran Services Located in 2174 University Center Website: umdearborn.edu/veteranservices Office: 313-436-9196 Our team provides services to a diverse community of students. Whether you were just released from active duty, currently on active duty, in the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse or dependent of a disabled veteran, we would like to help you with your transition and academic goals.

This presentation is available as a PDF on the Grad Orientation website. umdearborn.edu/gradorientation

Student/Alumni Panel Geri Pappas Doctorate in Education Awarded April 2015 Chris Semanson Electrical Engineering MSE Current Student Smitha Shenoy Business Analytics MS Current Student Esma Tuncay Environmental Science MS Current Student