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	A Transition Support tool from Augusta State University Academic Advisement

Publications

A reference list of free campus support information. The § symbol indicates materials which may be accessed through UMAC's webpages on the Internet at http://www.aug.edu/umac

...from UMAC (Washington Hall 3rd floor, 706-731-7979)

• ACADEMIC ADVISING - ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES § - Describes the roles of advisors and students in the advising relationship.
• ACES FIRST TERM SURVIVAL GUIDE § - Helps a new student through the first term at ASU with support at key points. Fall & Spring semesters.
• HOW DO I REGISTER? § - Outlines the general registration process.
• MAJOR DECISIONS 101 § - Guides an undecided student through the process of selecting a major. (Guidebook is designed for "undeclared" majors and available online and in hard copy from START UP Advisors.)
• MID-TERM HELP § - Offers information relevant to midterm and priority registration.
• POST-BAC, POST-GRAD, & AUDIT STUDENTS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS § - Answers questions common to post-bac, post-graduate and audit students at ASU.
• SEMESTER CONVERSION § - Answers common student questions on the semester conversion.
• STUDENT SERVICES INFO § - Lists the hours for Student Service offices with contact names and numbers.
• TRANSFER STUDENTS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS § - Answers questions common to students who have transferred to ASU from other institutions.
• TRANSIENT STUDENTS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS § - Answers questions common to transient students at ASU.
• UNDECIDED STUDENTS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS § - Answers questions common to undecided undergraduates at ASU.
• WHAT'S ACADEMIC STANDING? § - Describes the various GPA's and how they are calculated. Also defines classification and academic standings.
• WHAT ARE CPC'S? § - Defines the College Preparatory Curriculum and explains how CPC deficiencies are satisfied.
• WHAT'S CORE? § - Reviews the Augusta State University Core Curriculum with an outline of the common areas (A-E).
• WHAT'S WHAT? § - Defines common terms and abbreviations used at ASU.
• WHERE'S MY MAJOR? § - Lists the undergraduate programs advised by each advising department.
• WHERE'S WHAT? § - Provides a simplified campus map noting locations and phone numbers of academic departments and service areas.

...from Other Sources

• NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION - Contact ASU Student Activities to reserve your seat in an upcoming New Student Orientation program.
• AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY HOURS - Lists service hours for campus offices and facilities. Available each term from Student Activities Office (Jaguar Student Activities Center, 706-737-1609).
• CAREER QUARTERLY - Offers career development news and Career Center information. Available from the Career Center (Boykin-Wright, 706-737-1604).
• CATALOG - Provides primary academic information. Available annually from Academic Departments and Admissions (Benet House, 706-737-1632). (Supplies limited.)
• COPING WITH COLLEGE - A guide to student wellness. Available from the Counseling Center (Bellevue Hall, 706-737-1471).
• JAGUAR STUDENT HANDBOOK - Provides primary student information with academic planning calendar. Available annually from Student Activities.
• LEARNING SUPPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS - Details the guidelines for the Learning Support program. Available from Learning Support Department (Hardy Hall 2nd floor, 706-737-1685).
• STUDENT ACTIVITIES CALENDAR - Notes ASU dates and activities for current term. Available from Student Activities.
• STUDENT FINANCIAL AID - Provides information on federal aid programs. Published each academic year by the US Deparent of Education. Available from the Financial Aid Office (Payne Hall 2nd floor, 706-737-1431).
• HERE'S WHERE THE MONEY GOES - Describes campus services and programs funded with Student Services fees. Available from Student Activities.

Programs

Augusta State University offers a wide array of on-going free support programs to help students make a successful transition to our campus.

...from Counseling Center (Bellevue Hall, 706-737-1471)

• STUDY AND TEST TAKING SKILLS - A seminar to enhance academic performance through learning new study and test-taking techniques.
• STRESS AND TIME MANAGEMENT - A seminar discussing self-management skills for students to reduce stress and gain more control in their life.
• CHOOSING A CAREER - Students explore the career possibilities for the future and discover how their personalities can affect their choice. (The center also offers a career library for reference use.)
• INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING - Provides students with an opportunity to discuss personal, academic, and career concerns with a professional counselor. (Students may also take advantage of interactive computer programs or a range of individual assessment tests.)

... from Reese Library (706-737-1748)

• REESE LIBRARY ORIENTATION TOURS - Offered at the beginning of each term to familiarize students with the Library.
• INTRO TO LIBRARY COMPUTER RESEARCH RESOURCES - A mini-workshop explaining the use of Library CD-ROMS and the Internet.

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