New Student Orientation Booklet

Life in the Community about-ku/administrative-offices/park- ing-and-transportation/parking/park- ing-zones.htm for more information. 9. Get to know your professors. Introduce yourself and ask questions, participate in the discussions and visit during their office hours. Faculty can be the key to your success at KU and they are here to help. In addition, if you plan on attending graduate or professional school, you will need recommendations from faculty members who know you and the quality of your academic work. 10. Get involved. Over and over again, transfer students suggest joining student organizations. These groups come with built-in social networks and best of all, you can make new friends while pursuing your interests. Mingling and working with members of student groups is a sure- fire way to get you settled in. 11. Familiarize yourself with Kutztown’s Rohrbach Library. Rohrbach Library is probably very different from the library at your previous institution and offers a lot more than just books. Become acquainted with the services and the layout before the deadline of your first paper. 12. Create Your Kutztown Experi- ence! Find ways to become connect- ed and make Kutztown your home! It’s Good To Be Golden! 1. See your academic advisor regular- ly. Your academic advisor can help you select courses and stay on track towards graduation. 2. Don’t assume. As a transfer student, you have already experienced a college environment before. However, as you adjust to Kutztown, keep in mind that every college and university operates differently so it’s important to educate yourself about Kutztown’s policies and practices. Read your email and stay up to date on communications sent by the university. If you have questions, don’t wait. Speak with your advisor, department secretary, or other KU office personnel. 3. It is okay to question your decision. When coming to any new environment, there might be a time when you feel like you are overwhelmed or that you do not belong. This is normal. Try to push through that feeling and stay positive. Believe in yourself, connect with others (faculty, staff and classmates). Each day offers new opportunities. 4. Ask for help. If you begin to feel overwhelmed, ask for help early on. CASA (Center for Academic Success and Achievement) is a great place to go for assistance and to work with student tutors. Talk with faculty about your concerns in class. They are here to help. Make a career counseling appointment to confirm your career plan and goals. 5. Get out there and meet people. It can be very easy to stay in your resi- dence hall or apartment and only come to campus for class, but to get the full KU experience take a chance and get out there and meet people. Start with your classes. Form a study group and plan to meet for coffee or a meal. Join a club or attend one of KU’s amazing student activities like a bus trip to NYC or volunteer for a community service project. Before long, you’ll meet lots of amazing new friends! 6. Check and use your KU email regularly. All official University commu- nications are sent through KU email. Get in the habit of checking this daily. Link your KU email to your personal email for easy updates. 7. Become familiar with KU locations/ lingo and traditions. Check this book for an introduction to commonly used terms and traditions. Familiarize yourself with the campus by reviewing the maps at: https://www.kutztown.edu/campus- map. 8. Figure out where to park. Register your vehicle through MyKU. Parking decals can be picked up at the Office of Public Safety approximately two weeks before the start of the semester. You will need your car registration and a form of photo ID. Be sure your sticker is on by the first day of class. Each student decal is identified with a letter. This signifies where you can park on cam- pus. Visit https://www.kutztown.edu/ Tips for Transfer Students Follow these tips to make your transition to KU a successful one! 42