Reminders and Information

Dear AUA Student,

Please see the reminders and information below.

1. The link to the Academic Catalog for 2009-2010 is below.
Please review the catalog specific to your college/program and pages 1-40.
http://www.argosy.edu/admissions/academic-catalog.aspx

2. The AUA Student Handbook for 2009-2010 is available.
While we've set up tables for distribution, please know the student handbook is also available at:
http://www.argosy.edu/locations/atlanta/handbook.pdf You will find contact information and so much more!

3. Registration for Spring Semester started October 12th:
Please follow the directions sent to you by the Registrar and the Program Coordinators for your program. Classes fill up quickly, so register early. To make sure that you are registered for the classes you want, please utilize the Student Portal. Paper Add/Drop forms do not have priority in registration. The late registration fee goes in effect on November 3rd. After that date you will be charged a late registration fee. Go to http://www.argosy.edu/mycampus to complete the registration process according to the instructions. CHECK YOUR STUDENT EMAIL FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

4. Registration for Fall 2 2009...Ongoing:
If you have not registered for Fall 2 (7.5 weeks), you will need to do so ASAP. Download the Add/Drop form at gspp.edu or the blogspot (below my signature). Fall 2 begins October 27, 2009.

5. The importance of attendance:
You must login to eCollege/eCampus to be counted for your Fall 2 class attendance. Failure to do so may result in you being dropped from your class. If you have difficulty, please let me know or contact the Registrar at 770-407-1197. Leave a message and someone will return your call within 48 hours.

6. Scholarship information:
AUA Students are eligible to apply for the Argosy University Scholarship. You will find the form at http://www.gspp.edu/ (login =gspp, password=wonderful) or the AUA blog. The types of scholarships vary, but the deadline is June 30 every year. The scholarships will be awarded by semester from this point on as opposed to the annual award in the past.

Those of you who applied will receive a "Congratulations Email" in the next couple of weeks. So if you are not a full time student (Check program requirements for definition of full time status for your program); do not meet GPA requirements for the scholarship; or do not have sufficient unmet need (per your financial aid record) you may not be awarded a scholarship for this year. Awards are retroactive for Fall Semester.

7. Access/ID Cards:
They are REQUIRED. If you need a replacement, come to the Student Services window. The cost for a replacement ID is 10 dollars. If you've lost it, be prepared to pay the replacement fee. If it is in your car, please take a few minutes to retrieve it. Security has a limited number of temporary IDs. The Student Services window is open from 8:30am until 2:30pm on Saturdays in addition to the regular operating hours during the week. This is important.

Please know these security measures are for your safety and are not intended to inconvenience you. We understand how frustrating it may be to arrive late to class and have yet another obstacle to your attendance, but the security guards are performing their assigned duties and deserve our respect and attention. Failure to obey an order from security will result in disciplinary action via the Student Conduct Committee.

8. Fire Drills and Safety:
In the case of a fire drill, please vacate the building immediately! Failure to do so may result in fines from the Fire Marshall of Sandy Springs. When you hear the alarm, please proceed to the exits...period.

9. Commencement May 14, 2010:
If you are a candidate, please check your student email for updates.

10. Have a great semester. Please let me know if I can assist you in any way.

Regards!

Kim P. Ousley
Director of Student Services