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Here are a few tips to get you going in the right direction during your first few days on campus:
(Tips marked DAY 1:
are special pointers for the first day of class.)
- Be Prepared
- Before classes begin, it is a good idea to find
your classrooms around campus
(if any of your classrooms are blank or TBA on your schedule, check ELROY
on the "School Services" tab on Campus
Pipeline and/or contact the department offering the course).
While on campus, use the
"Q&A Where's What?" map
to help locate other places
like vending machines, free phones, and student lounges.
Visit the
ASU Bookstore in Washington Hall (leave belongings in your car or lobby locker).
Locate the correct sections for your subjects, getting an idea of how much your textbooks will cost.
Plan to buy your books before classes begin, but be sure to understand the bookstore’s
return policy (see the ASU Bookstore's website).
Stop by the Student Activities Office
on the second floor of
Washington Hall to have your JagCard student I.D. card made.
You will need proof of fee payment and a
photo I.D. such as your driver’s license. Purchase your parking decal(s) at
Public Safety near the southwest corner of campus near Arsenal Avenue.
DAY 1:
The first day of class is
just that: a day of class. And, once classes get going, you will find that you have little or no
time to be ‘playing catch-up.’ Come to campus ready to go on the first day (and every day).
Have enough money with you to buy your books:
cash, check, MasterCard/Visa/Discover (and Financial Aid on first three days of class)
for the ASU Bookstore;
cash or check for Used Book Exchange.
And, as always, bring paper and pencils for taking notes.
- Arrive Early
- The early student gets the (good) parking space.
There are adequate parking spaces for students, but some are not as convenient as others.
If you miss out on the prime spots, check the student lots on the edges of campus: past the
Fine Arts Center and next to Boykin Wright. Don’t be tempted to park illegally;
this can end up costing you in hefty fines.
Due to ongoing construction, be alert to campus changes
that impact parking as well as pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
With this in mind, be sure to get to campus at least 10-15 minutes before your first class
begins to allow time to park your car and walk to the classroom.
If you are late, you are going to miss part of what goes on in class.
Add to that the fact that no instructor enjoys having his or her class interrupted,
and you can see why arriving early is a good idea.
DAY 1:
Before heading to campus the first day, print your schedule from ELROY to bring with you.
Because classroom assignments sometimes change,
it is especially important to arrive early on the first day.
Be on the lookout for signs posted on classroom doors alerting you to room changes,
and have your campus map ready to help you find other buildings.
- Know What Your Instructors Expect
- Each instructor is unique, so get to know as much as you can about each individual.
While other students may have their own experiences and opinions relating to a certain instructor,
you should keep an open mind and make an effort to establish a positive academic relationship.
DAY 1:
On the first day of class,
read your syllabus carefully, listen attentively,
and ask questions about anything that isn’t clear.
Make note of particular dates and assignments mentioned.
To make sure you have the facts about each class,
complete an
ACES Class Profile form
with information from the syllabus handed out on the first day.
(If you need more forms, ask START UP.)
- Ask Good Questions... & Get Good Answers
- You’ll never know unless you ask. If you are in doubt about something, ask someone.
Of course, no one person has all the answers, so seek out the best source of information for
the area in which you have questions. When you do ask questions, make sure they are clear and
give pertinent details so the person trying to help you has enough information to provide an
appropriate answer.
When looking for the best source of information, remember that other students’
past experiences may or may not apply to your present situation.
What was correct for another student one or two years ago
might be completely inappropriate for you now.
The university has gone through many changes in the last few years, so
stay up to date with current information and be on the lookout for rumors.
DAY 1:
Your first day anywhere can be confusing,
and Augusta State University is no exception.
Look for START UP Advising Center Advisors around campus to answer your questions.
They are here to help by answering your questions and providing appropriate referrals.
Feel free to stop by START UP Advising Center, Washington Hall, 3rd floor, to ask questions;
we may refer you to another department on campus
for the most accurate information.
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