WELCOME SCHOOL OF ART, MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY ADVISING ORIENTATION SPRING 2014

WHAT WE DO Through a collaborative student-centered approach, advisors at Parsons guide every student in developing an educational plan to realize the student's goals. As your Academic Advisors, we will… v  Know the curriculum & help you plan classes v  Connect you to university resources v  Support

your academic progress v  Know policies and procedures v  Liaison between you and faculty v  Help keep you on track for graduation!

MEET YOUR ADVISORS BFA COMMUNICATION DESIGN & AAS GRAPHIC DESIGN v Last

Names A – K: Dana Prieto ([email protected])

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Names L – Z: Tsa Boone ([email protected])

BFA & MFA DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY AND MFA FINE ARTS v Paul

Nicholson ([email protected]), Senior Advisor

BFA FINE ARTS & ILLUSTRATION v Lee

Blackwell ([email protected])

BFA (SOPH –SENIOR) & MFA PHOTOGRAPHY v Deirdre

McConnell ([email protected]), Asst. Director

You may make an appointment to meet an Advisor by logging onto the Student Success Network (“Starfish”) accessible via my.newschool.edu **You must make an appointment to meet with an Academic Advisor. Appointments are available in person, on Skype, or by telephone. Walk-in hours are not available unless noted otherwise**

IMPORTANT RESOURCES v 

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES: medical services, counseling, wellness & health promotion

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DISABILITY SERVICES: accommodations, assistive technology

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STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES: scholarships, loans, grants

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UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER: writing development, ESL services, math support, specialized tutoring for graduate students

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ACADEMIC ADVISING: when you’re not sure where to go, your advisor can refer you to the appropriate office

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES: visas, travel/work authorization

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INTERCULTURAL SUPPORT: individual counseling services and sponsors events and workshops to promote intercultural awareness

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CAREER SERVICES: internships, full-time employment

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CAMPUS MAP: http://www.newschool.edu/about/campus-map/

PARSONS CATALOG

PROGRAM CURRICULUM, ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/academic-advising-placement-policies

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS courses required for your degree, sample semester-by-semester plans

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

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ACADEMIC STANDING REQUIREMENTS minimum 2.00 for undergraduates, minimum 3.00 for graduate students

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LEAVE OF ABSENCE one or two semesters, complete Exit Form with your advisor

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ATTENDANCE POLICY three absences for classes that meet once per week, four absences for classes that meet two or more times per week; lateness or early departure may be counted as an absence

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ABSENCES FOR RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES

MYNEWSCHOOL ACCOUNT V 

NAVIGATING MYNEWSCHOOL (my.newschool.edu) v 

Student Tab - Grades/Transcripts

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Degree Works

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Holds

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Registration

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Student Schedule

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Student Gmail

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Library/Computer Labs/ Academic Technology

DEGREE WORKS v  A

degree audit tool to assist you in tracking your degree progress.

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through your MyNewSchool account via the Student tab

INTERPRETING YOUR DEGREE WORKS RECORD Academic Standing

First Year Requirements

Major Requirements (Studio)

INTERPRETING YOUR DEGREE WORKS RECORD

Classes that have not yet been fulfilled

Studio Electives

INTERPRETING YOUR DEGREE WORKS RECORD Liberal Arts requirements (42 credits total)

Courses in progress (IP)

STUDENT SUCCESS NETWORK (“STARFISH”) v  v  v 

Connect to University Resources Make appointments with your Advisor Contact your instructors

REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS v 

If you have received AP credit, IB credit, or taken courses at another university and have indicated this on your application, you should request an official, unopened transcript for the Admissions Office to review: ATTN: Sara Konekeo 72 Fifth Ave, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10011

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A transcript must be received by the end of the first semester of matriculation in order for credits to be reviewed and finalized.

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For more information on transfer credits visit the FAQs at: http:// www.newschool.edu/parsons/subpage.aspx?id=30616

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If you are unsure whether a course will transfer, contact your Academic Advisor.

EMAIL ETIQUETTE REMINDERS v  In

order to practice the most efficient communication with your advisor, please adhere to the following guidelines: v  Always use your New School email account (otherwise emails may go to our spam folder) v  Include your New School ID number (“N number”) and all course numbers & CRN‘s v  Do not send repeated emails asking the same questions v  DO NOT USE ALL CAPS or write URGENT, ASAP or EMERGENCY in the subject. We will answer emails in the order we receive them.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION v  International Student Onsite Orientation v  Tuesday, January 21st, 3:00-5:00 PM v 

Tishman Auditorium, 66 W. 12th Street, lobby

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Student Reception

Tuesday, January 21st, 5:00-6:00 PM v 

Theresa Lang Community and Student Center, Arnhold Hall, 55 W. 13th Street, 2nd Floor

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(Mandatory)

Student Experience

Friday, January 24th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM v  Theresa

Lang Community and Student Center, Arnhold Hall, 55 W. 13th Street, 2nd Floor

Details can be found on the New Student Orientation, International Students page at: http:// www.newschool.edu/student-services/newstudents/on-campus-international-students/ *International students must check in with ISS every time you enter and leave the country.

ESL PLACEMENT TEST v  Students

who are not native English speakers must take the English Placement Test, regardless of previous English coursework, TOEFL score, or SAT score.

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you did not take the placement test this past week, there is a make-up available: Date: Thursday, January 23rd Time: 5:00 – 7:30pm Location: Arnhold Hall, 55 West 13th Street, 3rd Floor (Computer Center)

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contact [email protected] for questions or concerns regarding the English Placement Exam.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR v  Classes

BEGIN – Monday, January 27th

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day to ADD a class – Friday, February 7th

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day to DROP a class – Friday, February 14th

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day to WITHDRAW from a class without penalty -

Friday, March 14th v  Registration

**Must meet with advisor to withdraw from a class

for Fall 2014 will be in April 2014

THINKING AHEAD… v 

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INTERNSHIPS v 

0 or 2 credit internships are optional; 2 credit internships count toward studio elective requirements

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Students cannot intern during sophomore year

STUDY ABROAD v 

Study abroad opportunities available during Junior Year. Detail information at http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/study-abroad/

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Information Sessions: Attendance at an information session is mandatory for students applying to study abroad.

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Upcoming information sessions for students planning on studying abroad in Fall 2014 or Spring 2015:

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Monday, February 3, 6:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, February 4, 3:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, February 5, 6:00 p.m. RSVP at http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/study-abroad/

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES v 

As a student you should… BE PREPARED: v  v  v  v 

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As a student you should… BE INFORMED: v  v 

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Familiarize yourself with My.newschool.edu Read your syllabi thoroughly Be respectful and professional Practice proper email etiquette (use New School email for all communication) No urgent emails Know dates and deadlines (academic calendar) Read the Parsons Catalog

As a student you should… BE ENGAGED: v 

Know and utilize campus resources (Writing Center, Advising, Student Financial Services, Career Services, etc.)