Important Information

Greetings AUA Students,

I hope you had a great Fall 1 experience! Please keep the following in mind as you proceed to Fall 2 and Spring Semester.

Spring Semester Registration is ongoing… Register Now!
If you have not registered for spring semester courses, do so immediately. Your schedule is available in the student portal. You will be charged a late registration fee of $50 dollars if you do not register by November 11th. Remember time out of school is reported to the National Clearinghouse. It may count against your grace period for student loan re-payment.

Seriously consider registering for more than one class. You will be surprised at how much less you will pay for your degree and how much less loan debt you will have upon graduation.

Real Scenario – Fictitious Student:
Jack is taking one class per semester in the Master of Arts in Forensics Psychology Program (MAFP). His course cost for the year is $4,167. He is approved for Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loan totaling $20,398. His total refund for the year is $16,388. The program requires 48 hours of study. Because he takes only nine (9) credit hours per year or one (1) course per semester, it will take him 5.3 years to complete the MAFP. At this rate, he will have student loan debt of over $100,000 when total tuition and fees is approximately $26,640. The lifetime loan limit for a graduate student (except for PSYD) is $138,500. At this rate, Jack will not be able to complete a doctorate using financial aid loan funds. Does this sound familiar? Avoid this scenario by adding another class to your Spring Semester course schedule or return a portion of your refund to save for later use. Contact Finanial Aid for more information. They are happy to help.

Attendance Requirements:
You are required to attend class. If you are enrolled in a blended course, your class officially begins October 28th. So, log in to the eCollege portal or respond to your professor between October 28th and November 5th. We will drop you from the course(s) on November 5th if you fail to physically attend (if scheduled); log in to eCollege; or respond to your professor. If your class meets on campus, you must attend during the scheduled class meetings. If you are enrolled in an online course, you must login and participate before November 5th.

Add/Drop Deadlines:
The add/drop deadline for Fall 2 is November 5th. You may withdraw with a “W” grade from November 6th to December 1st.

Late Registration for Fall 2:
You will not be able to register for any Fall 2 courses after November 5th. So don’t delay. Use the attached Add/Drop form to complete your registration now. If you are on a financial hold, you have until that time to clear it up. Contact FA immediately.

COMMENCEMENT:
December 3, 2010 – Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), College Park, Georgia. www.Gicc.com

!!!Graduates!!!

Ø If you have not ordered your cap and gown, you have until November 5th to do so. See the attached Graduation Packet, click on the Herff Jones link, and complete your order today.

Ø The LAST Graduate Salute Day will be held Saturday, November 13th from 11am until 2pm in the lobby of building 990, ground level. This is your opportunity to meet many representatives from our campus administrative offices such as financial aid, registrar, career services and admissions. You will also have the opportunity to take your official graduation photo (bring your cap and gown) and shop for class rings, Stoles of Gratitude, and custom diploma frames.

Services Available

Financial Aid Workshop:
Thursdays - November 4th, 11th, and 18th
Saturdays – November 6th and 20th
Location – Room 116
*Bring your 2009 Tax Return
RSVP to dismith@argosy.edu

Career Services:
Optimum Resume workshop – November 6th, 930am to 1230pm
Location – Room 309
RSVP to Ron Henson, rjhenson@argosy.edu

Nathan’s Famous Hotdogs on Campus:
November 6th, 11am to 1pm
Location – Lakeside Commons Lobby, Building 980

Americans with Disabilities Accommodations:
If you are in need of accommodations for a documented disability, contact Jim Kivikoski at jkivikoski@argosy.edu

Student Assistance Program:
This is a confidential and voluntary counseling referral service provided free of charge to students. Call 1-800-326-6142, 24 hours, and 7days a week.

Financial Aid and Registrar’s Office Operating Hours:
Monday thru Friday, 830am to 630pm
Saturday, 830am to 230pm

AOD (Administrator on Duty):
Saturday: On site 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: On site 8:00 until 10:00 a.m.
Via cell after posted hours
Should you have any problems during the weekend (close of business Friday – Sunday) please call 678 485 7509.

Finally, please let me know if I can assist you in anyway. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll find out! Email me soon.

Best Regards,

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