Friday, February 27, 2009

Campus Inclement Weather Alert

We have reached that time of the year in which we are faced with campus closings or delay in opening due to the weather.

Please listen to STAR 94 FM or tune into WXIA, 11 Alive in the event the National Weather Center issues a winter weather advisory for North Georgia. You may also call 770 671-1200 or 888 671-4777 and listen for the inclement weather prompt.

Dr. Bouie is asking that when it comes to your personal safety, use your own judgment; however when it comes to having to miss your scheduled class it is imperative that you contact your instructor to inform them of weather condition in your area.

Friday, February 20, 2009

New 2009-10 Financial Aid Award Information

The financial aid year is from May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010. It includes the Summer 09, Fall 09, and Spring 10 semesters. If you plan on attending classes during any of these semesters and want to apply for and receive Financial Aid during this time, please complete the steps below no later than Friday March 13, 2009

Step 1- Completing Your 2009-2010 FAFSA
In order to get started, you will need your FAFSA pin number from the Dept. of Education. If you do not have a pin number, you can request one at http://www.pin.ed.gov/. Once you have received your PIN, you can then complete your 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.

The school code is 021799 (it will list a Chicago address but please disregard).

*Please complete your 2008 tax returns prior to completing your 2009-2010 FAFSA. If you have not completed your tax returns, we do recommend completing them immediately in order to complete your new FAFSA.

Step 2- Completing Your 2009-2010 Institutional Application
Complete the attached Institutional application and fax it back to 770 407-1191. Please make sure to complete the entire form and check off all necessary boxes including:
· Educational plans
· Degree sought
· Box above your signature

Please complete the two steps above no later than Friday March 13, 2009. Please keep in mind that every student throughout the Argosy University system will be completing all new applications so the later you complete it, the longer it will delay the processing of your Financial Aid. The Summer 2009 semester begins on May 9, 2009.

Unfortunately, due to the extremely large quantity of information being received and processed during this time we will not be able to confirm receipt of information but you will be able to track your outstanding requirements as well as documents received through you student link at https://mycampus.argosy.edu/

*Please note that no funds will be available for any classes taken after your Graduation date listed if it is prior to the end of this award year.

Thank you and good luck in the upcoming award year,

Argosy University Atlanta Student Finance Department

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

AUA Library Blog

Attention Students!


Bookmark the page and check back often for help with researching and writing your papers!

Campus Inclement Weather Alert

We have reached that time of the year in which we are faced with campus closings or delay in opening due to the weather.

Please listen to STAR 94 FM or tune into WXIA, 11 Alive in the event the National Weather Center issues a winter weather advisory for North Georgia. You may also call 770 671-1200 or 888 671-4777 and listen for the inclement weather prompt.

Dr. Bouie is asking that when it comes to your personal safety, use your own judgment; however when it comes to having to miss your scheduled class it is imperative that you contact your instructor to inform them of weather condition in your area.

2009 Commencement

Argosy University Atlanta's 2009 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, October 2, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, GA.

The 2009 Petition to Graduate Form is available to the right under "Commencement Information" or from the Student Services Office. If you plan to participate in Commencement, please return this form no later than July 1, 2009.

Students completing their degree program requirements must print or type the requested information, secure the requested signatures (Doctoral Students ONLY), and return this form along with the appropriate graduation fees to the Student Services Office at 980 Hammond Drive, Bldg. 2, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30328. *The one time nonrefundable graduation fee is $100. Payment must be in the form of a check, money order, or credit card.

Degree completion is recorded on a student’s official transcript upon completion of ALL program requirements at the end of each term in the academic year. However, diplomas are ordered 3 times per year approximately four weeks after the Fall, Spring and Summer semester degree completion dates. Please be aware of petition deadlines. Check with your program chair for degree completion requirements in reference to participation in the commencement ceremony. All signatures and fees must be submitted on or before the deadline.

Student Portal Registration Guide

Do you need help registering for your Summer Semester courses online with the new student portal? Please click on the link below for step-by-step instructions. It is recommended that you print the guide in order to read the screenshots clearly.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Holiday Hours

Argosy University University will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2009 in observance of Presidents' Day. The Office of Admissions will be open from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Note: The Student Handbook incorrectly lists this holiday as observed on February 18th.

Important Summer Registration Information!

Dear Argosy Atlanta Student,

Registration for Summer Semester begins on Tuesday, February 17. Our registration process continues to evolve so pay close attention to all emails you receive regarding registration.

Please read below:

You will register online only if you are in one of the following programs:
· Education (EdD, Ed.S, MAED)
· Business (DBA, MBA, MSM)
· Undergraduate (BS, BA)
· Forensic Psychology (MA)

Students are expected to follow their respective programs of study, which can be found on the gspp website at http://www.gspp.edu/ and/or the academic catalog at http://www.argosy.edu/. Any questions regarding one’s program of study should be directed to an academic advisor.

If you are in one of the following programs, please follow the instructions from your department:
· Clinical Psychology (MACL, PSYD) – Stephanie Bedrin, Program Coordinator -- http://www.blogger.com/sbedrin@argosy.edu

· Counseling (MACC, MAPC, MFT, CES)
Melissa Thomas, Program Coordinatormethomas@argosy.edu or Chris Bardill, Program Coordinator – kbardill@argosy.edu

Kim P. Ousley, Ed.S.
Director of Student Services

Recycling Program!

Dear Students:

On Friday January 16th, Lakside Commons began a new comprehensive recycling program! You will now notice clear liners or black liners in trash receptacles. This simple system denotes clear liners for recyclables and black liners for wet waste or non-recyclables. Clear liners will be in desk side trash receptacles and black liners will be in classrooms, social areas and bathrooms. The recyclables will be sorted offsite and made into products you find in your office bathrooms or on your grocery store shelves! The wet waste, or landfill material, will be cut by over half with this new program! Please see below for more details. Thank you!

Recyclable Materials (Clear Liner):
Copy / office paper
Aluminum cans
Plastic bottles
Cardboard
Magazines / Newspapers
Catalogs / books
Mail / packaging cartons
Glass

Non-Recyclable Materials (Black Liner):
Food
Restroom waste
Medical waste
Styrofoam
Used towel or tissue
Toner cartridges
Wood
Batteries

Friday, February 6, 2009

Get Financially Fit!!


SPRING 2009
STUDENT APPRECIATION
SPRING THEME: FINANCIAL FITNESS


DATES FOR STUDENT APPRECIATION
Monday, February, 9th
11:30AM to 1:30PM 6th Floor Conference Room
4:30PM to 6:30 PM Rooms 400 and 401

Saturday, February 21st
11:30AM to 1:30PM the Atrium Located in the Lobby of Building 2

We will have banks and credit union representatives here to help you learn how to spend your money wisely in these challenging economic times

FOOD AND GIVEAWAYS WILL BE PROVIDED

Monday, February 2, 2009

Campus Inclement Weather Alert

We have reached that time of the year in which we are faced with campus closings or delay in opening due to the weather.

Please listen to STAR 94 FM or tune into WXIA, 11 Alive in the event the National Weather Center issues a winter weather advisory for North Georgia. You may also call 770 671-1200 or 888 671-4777 and listen for the inclement weather prompt.

Dr. Bouie is asking that when it comes to your personal safety, use your own judgment; however when it comes to having to miss your scheduled class it is imperative that you contact your instructor to inform them of weather condition in your area.