2. Welcome! Winter 2016 Orientation Palmer College of Chiropractic
Port Orange, Florida Campus
January 11, 2016

3. Winter 2016 Orientation
Admissions & Matriculation Jessica Blumenfeld Campus Enrollment Director Office of Admissions Building One, Office 1204
Presentation 1

4. Winter 2016 Orientation Student Services Presentation 2
Building One, Office 1103
Dawn Funk
Heidi Brodick
Student Activities
Student Support Generalist
Jessica Peskor
Jason Brewer
Career Development Center
Director of Student Services
Victor Hidalgo
Academic Counselor
Presentation 2

5. Winter 2016 Orientation Dawn Funk Clubs and Organizations – club hours
Student Activities Coordinator
Office of Student Services
Clubs and Organizations – club hours
Student Council - elections
Upcoming Events
Intramural Sports – roster and waiver form

6. Winter 2016 Orientation Victor Hidalgo Academic Counselor 386-763-2780
Tutoring
Done by Peers/ Upper Level Students
Group class settings.
Labs are different, opportunity for more one on one even though it’s a group setting, time for practice.
Academic Counseling
Individual Scheduling.
Resources (study techniques, time management, etc.).
Personal Counseling Services – 5 Free Sessions.
Disability Services
Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and ADA
Examples of reasonable accommodations: Time and ½ on exams.

7. Winter 2016 Orientation Jessica Peskor Career Development Center
Building Two – Room 2143
M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
On Campus Resources:
Career Fairs
Online Resources:
Business Modules
Locus Map
Vendor Showcase Series
Optimal Resume
Brunch & Learn Sessions
Interview Stream
Palmer Career Network
Student Computers
Resources Library

8. Winter 2016 Orientation Curriculum & Academic Progress Jason Brewer
Director of Student Services
Building One, Office 1103H
Presentation 3

9. Winter 2016 Orientation Palmer Florida Curriculum Presentation 3
13 Quarters of study in an Integrated Curriculum
Discipline specific courses are combined into four tracks extending through the first nine academic quarters
Four tracks include:
Structure of the Human Body
Function of the Human Body
Care for the Patient
Foundations for Practice
Quarters 9 – 13 include our Clinic Track
Presentation 3

10. Winter 2016 Orientation Class Schedule / Sections Presentation 3
Each Academic Quarter is divided and scheduled in separate sections.
Student Portal and Letter:
At the top, see your section number.
Refer to the Quarter 1 schedule on pg. 31 of the Orientation Book to see when your classes meet.
That will be your assigned section your entire time at Palmer Florida as you progress through each quarter.
Curricular Schedule: Palmer Florida Curricular Schedule
Presentation 3

11. Winter 2016 Orientation Academic Performance / SRE
Your Academic Standing and Financial Aid Eligibility are based upon your Academic Performance.
Failing a course/courses will negatively affect your Academic Standing and your Financial Aid Eligibility
Failing a course/courses will cause your schedule to be modified and will likely delay your graduation.
Presentation 3

12. Winter 2016 Orientation Academic Performance / SRE
Self Remediation Exam (SRE)
For a grade “F” if you have…
Earned at least 60% &
Met attendance requirements
you may take an SRE – See Course syllabus for procedures.
Pass the SRE and change the “F” to a “C”
Presentation 3

13. Winter 2016 Orientation Academic Performance / SRE Presentation 3
Unsuccessful SRE will result in repeating the entire course and being placed on a modified schedule
SRE Limitations:
No more that 3 SRE during career
No more than 1 SRE for a course
Must be in the first enrollment in the course
Must be completed within 1st week of following term
Register and pay in the Registrar’s Office ($100)
Your obligation to find out when and where offered
Presentation 3

14. Winter 2016 Orientation Palmer Portal
The Palmer Portal is your key resource, providing access to the following:
The Curricular Schedule
Your Class Schedule
Unofficial Transcripts / Grades
Billing Statement / Financials
Student Self Service
Student Profile Information
Update Your Address
Presentation 3

15. Winter 2016 Orientation
Student Administrative Services / Registrar Located in Bldg. 1 – 1st Floor; Office 1103 Front Desk – Jennifer Shaw Assistant Registrar– Christine Mota Registrar – Cerese Ramos
Presentation 4

16. Winter 2016 Orientation Registrar’s Office is responsible for:
Student Registration & Withdrawals
Curricular Schedule / Student Schedules
Student Records
Grade Processing
Transcripts
Graduation Requirements
Address/Name Changes
Presentation 4

17. Winter 2016 Orientation Registrar’s Office is responsible for (cont):
Accept payments for Tuition / Fees
Certification for VA Benefits
Certification for National Boards
Certification for students & graduates for chiropractic licensure
Notary Services
Direct Deposit Information
Presentation 4

18. Winter 2016 Orientation Enrollment Certifications: Presentation 4
Palmer College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student enrollment status.
You can obtain an official Enrollment Verification Certificate at any time via the Clearinghouse Website at
NEW STUDENTS: For the first two weeks ONLY you may use the Enrollment Certification form for Enrollment Certification.
Presentation 4

19. Winter 2016 Orientation Transcript Requests: Presentation 4
Official transcripts are available through the Registrar’s office.
Transcript Request Form is available on the Palmer website.
Form is also available in the Registrar’s office.
Unofficial transcripts are available through the student portal.
Plan ahead and allow two weeks for your request to be processed.
Presentation 4

20. Winter 2016 Orientation Direct Deposits:
Information is available in the Registrars Office
Takes approximately two weeks to be processed.
Students who Receive Financial Aid:
Checks will be available to pick up on Friday
Then once a week each Friday
Direct Deposits process automatically to account
Business Office Tuition & Fees Policy:
Orientation Book
Read through pages 36 – 40
Complete form on page 43
Presentation 4

21. Winter 2016 Orientation Official Palmer Communication!
Important Stuff!
Official Palmer Communication!
We will use your Palmer to communicate with you.
You are responsible for checking!
Envelope in packet: Sheet with student & Palmer Portal login information.
Presentation 4

22. Winter 2016 Orientation FERPA Academic Reporting of Student Status:
If you choose to deny the academic reporting of student status, it is your responsibility to complete and submit to our office each term the required documents to send to each of your previous lenders to keep your loans deferred.
Presentation 4

23. Winter 2016 Orientation Financial Planning Office Sue Buro Tina Walden
Building One, Office 1103
Sue Buro
Student Support Generalist
Tina Walden
Financial Planning Officer
George Stelma
Financial Planning Manager
Presentation 5

24. Winter 2016 Orientation The FAFSA
May start filing in January or February
Palmer Priority deadline March
Complete at
If chosen for verification –as instructed
Presentation 5

25. Winter 2016 Orientation Cost of Attendance
Maximum budget includes all funding sources
You can only receive up to the full cost of attendance
If you participate in work-study or receive any scholarships, this does not increase the amount of funds disbursed
Receiving ‘free money’ funding sources will decrease your student loan borrowing
Example:
Scholarship = $2000
Unsub = $11,000
GradPlus = $500 OR
GradPLUS = $2,500
Presentation 5

26. Winter 2016 Orientation
We are all a team helping you to finance your education here at Palmer, as a student you are responsible for many of the steps in the Financial Aid processes:
Completing counseling, applications and MPN(s)
Having your taxes prepared promptly each year
Completing your FAFSA each year
Reviewing your award letter thoroughly
Making any changes promptly with the Financial Planning Office
Completing any additional required paperwork
Check for communication from the FPO * , monitors & announcements page
Presentation 5

27. Winter 2016 Orientation Why didn’t my aid pay?
Not making Satisfactory Academic Progress
Did not complete the FAFSA
Other incomplete paperwork
Incomplete grades
Make-up exams/SRE
Not-Registered
Late grades
Account holds: Owe money, Ethics, Etc.
Presentation 5

28. Use STARS Online each quarter & earn FIT Points!
Winter 2016 Orientation
A great way to actively attempt to reduce your overall borrowing, in addition to budgeting & responsible borrowing, is to apply for Palmer scholarships and participate in the Financially Fit Program!
Use STARS Online each quarter & earn FIT Points!
Presentation 5

29. Please be back in your seats in 5 – 10 minutes.
Winter 2016 Orientation
Take a Break!
Please be back in your seats in 5 – 10 minutes.

30. Winter 2016 Orientation Cheryl Shaw Presentation 6
Ethics, Policies & Sexual Violence
Office of Compliance & Adjudication
Cheryl Shaw
Human Resources Manager
Judicial Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator
Building Two, Office 2220
Presentation 6

31. Winter 2016 Orientation Presentation 6
Ethics, Policies & Sexual Violence
Office of Compliance & Adjudication
Responsible For:
Student Ethics Process (Formal & Informal)
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Misconduct
Ethics Considerations:
Progress Towards Degree
Impact on Chiropractic Licensure
Presentation 6

32. Winter 2016 Orientation Rhonda Snyder Presentation 7
Palmer College Bookstore
Rhonda Snyder
Bookstore Manager
Standard Process Student Center
Building Three, First Floor
Presentation 7

33. Winter 2016 Orientation Palmer College – Clinic Overview
Dr. Craig Mencl
Director of Clinics
Palmer College of Chiropractic Clinic
4705 Clyde Morris Blvd.
Port Orange, FL 32129
*Clinic Tour 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Presentation 8

34. Activity & Resource Fair!
Winter 2016 Orientation
Activity & Resource Fair!
Join us in the Back of the Room to Meet With:
Student Activities / Clubs
Academic Services
The Library
Registrar / Business & VA Office
Financial Aid
Career Development Center
Please be back in your seats at 11:45am.

35. Introductions & Advice!
Winter 2016 Orientation
Student Council Reps
Introductions & Advice!

36. Winter 2016 Orientation Palmer College Wrap-up Session
12:00 p.m. in Monte’s Cafe
Questions?
Welcome to Palmer College of Chiropractic!