Fall II Updates and Reminders

Dear Students,

Welcome back to our continuing students and welcome to our new students.

Proven Tools for Success - All of these tools will keep you informed and ready for academic success.

1. Your Argosy email! Forward it to your personal email account or check it at least once per week. We send all important communication to your Argosy email address only. Instructions are posted on the blog.

2. The Blog! You will find answers to most of your questions including the student services calendar, contact information, and the latest news or policies for our campus.

Education Students, see the NEW Education Department blog as well!
http://www.auaschoolofeducation.blogspot.com/

3. Your Student Handbook! Not only does it offer important information about our campus, but the calendar is super handy. download or pick one up in student services. http://www.argosy.edu/locations/atlanta/Default.aspx, click on student handbook on the left.

4. Your Academic Catalog! Take the time to read your program requirements. You will find it at http://www.argosy.edu/academics/, click on Academic Catalog on the right.

5. The Bulletin Boards throughout the campus! Take a glance, you will find important announcements and information updates posted on them. There is one in every classroom.

6. Your Student ID/Access Card! Most of you have experienced the added security measures. If you do not have a student ID/Access card, Security will request that you leave your driver's license in exchange for a temporary access card. Inconvenient? Absolutely! But those are the rules, so come to student services to replace or obtain your access card ASAP.

7. Your login and password! Gone are the days wherein we could reset your password in a few minutes. Assistance with login and password changes in Campus Vue can take up to 72 hours. Go to the blog, review the instructions, create your new account, and keep up with it. Congratulations to the 1800+ students who have created new Campus Vue Student Portal accounts! I'll send out a survey very soon to see what you think. See #2

8. Your Advisor! Who is your advisor? Have you consulted with them at least once? Check the faculty and staff contact document on the blog if you answer NO to one of these questions. See #2.

9. YOU! That's what it takes to take advantage of all of the above. Be proactive and stay informed.

Necessary Reminders - Be reminded that:

1. Our campus is NOT childproof. It is dangerous for your children to be left alone at anytime and in any area of the campus. Therefore, please do not bring them unless you have a short (15minutes or less) appointment AND you must keep them with you for the duration of that short visit.

2. Continuous enrollment is mandatory. See # 4 above.

3. Americans with Disabilities - Contact Jim Kivikoski at jkivikoski@argosy.edu. You should submit documentation to your professors before the end of week two of the term or semester.

4. Student Government Association (SGA)- Contact argosysga@yahoo.com

5. The Book Exchange Program sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) - See the blog at:
http://www.auastudentservices.blogspot.com/

6. ALL flyers MUST be approved before posting by Ms. Charlene Krueger, Executive Assistant to the President located in Room# 108. Contact her at ckrueger@argosy.edu

7. Good way to contact:
Financial Aid - 770-407-1197
Registrar - 770-407-1198
IT - 770-407-1114
Anyone - 770-671-1200

Best way to contact:
Financial Aid - rtoscano@argosy.edu
Registrar - fgreene@argosy.edu
IT - auaitsupport@argosy.edu

8. REGISTRATION for Spring Semester opens November 3, 2008. Again, thank you for your patience.

9. EXTREME CAUTION!! DROPPING COURSES--You are required to contact and get the signature of your academic advisor and financial aid before completing the drop process. Not doing so may cause serious financial and academic complications.

Stay tuned for upcoming events and opportunities by checking the blog and your email.

We are growing, evolving, and changing so stay informed as we improve for you. Thank you for your patience and thank you for choosing Argosy University Atlanta.

Have a great academic experience!!!

Kim P. Ousley
Director of Student Services

School of Education Blog!

Attention Education Students!

The Argosy University Atlanta School of Education Blog is now available!

http://www.auaschoolofeducation.blogspot.com/

The blog is designed to give students a 24 hour/day resource regarding important updates, documents, and information.

Student Portal Login Instructions

Argosy University's new Student Portal has been activated. For detailed set up instructions, please view the slideshow below!

Jim Kivikoski
Assistant Director of Student Services

Textbook Exchange Program

The Argosy University Student Government Association has established a Textbook Exchange Program for students through Yahoo! Groups. This is a great new way for students to buy and sell textbooks with their classmates. If you would like to subscribe, just click the link below. For more information, please email your Student Government Representatives at argosysga@yahoo.com.

To Subscribe: auabookexchange-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Jim Kivikoski

Assistant Director of Student Services

New Student Portal

The new Student Portal for Argosy University has been activated!

In order to view your personalized webpage, you will need to set up a new student account. Just follow these steps:

1) Go to www.argosy.edu/mycampus

2) Click on this link: New student? Click here to create a new account.

3) Follow the prompts to create your new Username and Password.

Please let us know if you have any trouble setting up your account and enjoy using your new Student Portal!

Jim Kivikoski

Assistant Director of Student Services

Student Finance Office Hours

The Student Finance/Financial Aid office will be closing at 3pm starting Monday, September 29th 2008 through Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 for training. If you need immediate assistance, please contact our office before 3pm at 770-407-1198.

You may leave a message or send an email after hours as we will be checking messages during business hours. Please give us until Friday, October 3rd, 2008 to have your call or email returned.

We will resume our regular business hours on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008.
Your cooperation during this time is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
The Student Finance Team

Lakeside Commons Blood Drive

***CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD***
Blood supplies continue to drop!!

The American Red Cross’s blood supply remains critically low and the Southern Region has been forced to import blood from other regions to maintain an adequate supply in the Metro Atlanta area. During summer month, donations decline drastically as many of our regular donors are away on vacation and many deferred as a result.
You can make a difference! Please join us for the

Lakeside Commons
BLOOD DRIVE
Monday, September 15, 2008

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Building Two, Suite 670

To schedule your lifesaving appointment, email the Argosy Student Govenment Association at argosysga@yahoo.com or sign up in the Student Lounge on the 4th Floor.