1. Summer Orientation Academic Session 2017
Generic Template – All Individual Academic Sessions will be edited slightly to reflect departmental information

2. Welcome to the Haven We want you to:
Connect with people at LHU,
Commit to doing your best, and
Complete your classes, program, and graduate!
An important place to find anything is on the LHU homepage Lock Haven University

3. Differences between high school and college
More unstructured time and freedom to decide how you want to fill it.
Responsible for your own learning - you have to ask for help and go to your instructors if you are not performing well.
Your parents are not automatically given access to your academic and financial aid information and can’t speak to your professors about you unless you give your consent.

4. More differences
Roommate and other relationship issues. If you need help you can talk to your Resident Assistant, other Residence Life staff, or to Counseling Services faculty.
You are responsible for preparing for, attending, and participating in classes – as well as turning in your work.
Most people don’t know who you are, so make a name for yourself in a positive way.

5. Expectations for Classroom Behavior
Faculty expect students to:
Be on time
Come prepared
Pay attention to what is happening in the class by staying awake and taking part in class discussions and activities
Avoid using cell phones and other electronic devices while in class – unless called for during activities. Taking phone calls, texting, or using social media is unacceptable
Respect each other
Listen to diverse opinions
Think critically
Participate

6. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records
Students have the right to inspect and review their own education records maintained by the school.
Generally, schools must have written permission from the student in order to release any information from a student's education record.
If a parent wants specific information relating to financial aid or grades, the student must sign the appropriate release of information.

7. Academic advisor
Each student will be assigned an advisor in your major.
Get to know your advisor and let him/her get to know you.
They may serve as an important mentor
Meet with your advisor during the first week and at least once during the semester.
Go to him/her if you have questions, need help, or are not doing well in a class.

8. Professor Shonah A. Hunter Weekly Office Hours-Additional by Appt.
Faculty have their schedule, contact information, and office hours posted on their office doors. You can make appointments with your Advisor or with your instructors.
Department of Biology
Faculty Schedule SP 2017
EC Science Center 213 Phone: (570)
Professor Shonah A. Hunter
No. & Section
Name of Course
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
Room No.
BIOL ,06,07,08
Principles of Biology II-Lecture 1
11:15-
12:05
ULME
211
BIOL ,03,04,05
Principles of Biology II-Lecture 2
12:20- 1:10
12:20-1:10
BIOL 107- 01
Principles of Biology II-Lab Sect 1
2:30-5:20
ECSC
240
BIOL
Ornithology-Lecture
9:00-10:50
231
Ornithology-Lab
9:00-11:50
Weekly Office Hours-Additional by Appt.
2:00-4:00pm
1:30-3:30pm
10-11am
213

9. Freshman Commons
The Freshman Commons groups several initiatives designed to help you network through building connection to the campus, collaboration with your classmates, and community outside of your classes:
Passport to Success--Guides to activities and resources
Freshman Common Reading--Builds shared discussion
Freshman Seminar--Orients to LHU and college study
Learning Communities--Groups students in same classes

10. Passport to Success
Passport includes opportunities for career/civic engagement; social/community activities; academic involvement; and financial literacy
The D2L page for Haven Mindset will include a module for the passport where you will find instructions to complete five items in each category
Completion of categories and the passport receive entry into a lottery for ½ and full meal plans for Spring 2018.
Along with the Freshman Seminar, the completed passport will help you navigate your 1st year, acquaint you with campus resources, and enable you to select opportunities to best
meet your needs and interests.

11. Freshman Common Reading
All freshmen will be reading: Between the World
and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (pronounced Tah-Nuh-Hah-See)
This book will be discussed in a number of classes and will have campus activities associated with it
It is available LHU Bookstore for $10 when you use the $5 voucher in your packet (Normally $15)
TIP: Read it before you return to LHU in August

12. Freshmen schedules
The first semester of your first year, the schedule is developed for you (early July). In later semesters, you will work with your Advisor to develop your schedule
Many of you will be enrolled in a First Year Seminar (our “119s”)
Once your schedule is prepared, changes can be made to your schedule only by your Advisor or the Department Chair
It is important that you attend the academic session on Sunday, August 27 to learn information about your program.

13. Student Schedules
Make sure that AP and college classes that you took in high school have been transferred in to LHU
Your schedule is a framework for time management which is critical to your success
You can access your schedule on myHaven after
July 13
Most students take credits per semester so that they stay on track to graduate in 4 years
Study 2-3 hours for each hour in class. Homework, review, answering questions, tutoring, and group sessions are some strategies.

14. Sample Fall Schedule FA 2017 Course Title Credits Grading Type Faculty
Meets
Room
BIOL106-07
Principles of Biology 1
3.00 LT
Hunter, Shonah A.
 Kutay, Amy L.
MW 11:15AM - 12:05 PM
R 2:10 - 5:00 PM
LHUP / ULME / 232
LHUP / ECSC /  
ENGL100-16
Composition
Cummings, Tracey A.
MW 3:35 - 4:50 PM
LHUP / RAUB /  
MUSI101-06
Introduction to Music
Staff, Unassigned
TR 8:00 - 9:15 AM
LHUP / SLOA / AUD  
PSYC103-03
Adolescent Development
Kennedy, Erin A.
MWF 10: :00 AM
LHUP / ECAM / G112  
SCI119-01
First Year Seminar
1.00
F 11:15AM - 12:05 PM
SOCI101-06
Introduction to Sociology
Walker, Gregory W.
MWF 9:05 - 9:55 AM
LHUP / ROBI / 115

15. Sample Weekly Schedule
Times
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
8:00 – 8:50
8:00 – 9:15
Intro to Music
Sloan Aud
9:05 – 9:55
Intro Soc
Robi 115
10:10 – 11:00
Adol. Devel.
ECAM G112
11:15 – 12:05
Prin. Biol. 1
UH 232
First Year Seminar
ECSC 240
12:20 – 1:10
1:25 – 2:15
2:10 – 5:00
Lab
2:30 – 3:20
What are you going to do with ALL THIS FREE TIME !
3:35 – 4:25
3:35 – 4:50
Composition
Raub 308
4:40 – 5:30
Evening

16. Class attendance
The university attendance policy in the LHU Student Handbook explains excused and unexcused absences.
Excused absences must be verified and include situations like participation in athletic events, other university sponsored events, and situations beyond your control like illness, family emergencies, etc. All other absences are unexcused at the discretion of the instructor.
Students who attend class are more likely to pass!

17. Early Alert
If you aren’t going to class consistently or are not doing well in a class, your professor may submit an Early Alert.
You will be contacted by someone (your advisor, your RA, your professor depending on what the issue is) to get you connected to the help that you need.
You need to check and respond to the s that you receive through your LHU account.

18. Course syllabus Read and keep each course syllabus.
Use an academic planner to record the due dates of assignments, papers, and tests.
Following your planner will help you to use your time purposefully and succeed.
You may have to use D2L (Desire to Learn), our online learning management system.

19. Books for classes
You may find the textbooks needed by using the bookstore’s website:
Be aware of the return policies where you purchase your books because your schedule may change.
You should rent or purchase the required books for all of your classes.
We strongly recommend this first semester that you buy your books from LHU Bookstore rather than the internet.

20. General education
These courses provide the foundation for your major courses and careers.
Every degree requires general education courses.
Different programs have different requirements for general education courses, as well as foreign languages and interdisciplinary seminars.

21. Degree requirements
Every student must complete at least 120 credits to graduate.
Students should try to pass at least 15 credits per semester. For most majors, this number will allow you to complete your degree in 4 years.
Changing majors may extend the graduation timeline and increase the overall cost of college.
Financial aid is dependent upon the number of credits passed and making satisfactory academic progress.

22. Academics and Financial Aid
Students who receive financial aid must make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):
Pace—students must earn at least 67% of their cumulative credits attempted
GPA requirement—students must maintain a minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.0
Maximum time frame—the first time a student fails to meet any of the SAP requirements he/she is placed on Financial Aid Warning for the next enrollment term. He/she can receive financial aid during the warning period but needs to meet the requirements at the end of the term to continue to be eligible.

23. Study abroad Students can go to 21 different countries for
semester-long programs.
Opportunities also exist for short-term, faculty-led programs
Requirements:
Minimum 2.5 GPA
At least Sophomore standing
Good academic and residential life standing

24. Global Honors Program
Students accepted into the program take some Honors courses together and then choose to augment other courses by doing special projects.
Along with classes, students participate in activities and group meetings where they work on their leadership skills and have fun.

25. Clubs and Organizations http://www.lockhaven.edu/sao/clubs
Over 100 clubs and organizations
By joining a student-run club, you’ll get experience in all kinds of skills employers look for in the workplace, including:
Leadership
Planning
Promoting a cause
Working on a team
Academic, Cultural & Identity, Governance & Program Planning, Spiritual, are just a few of the categories.

26. Math placement test
The math placement test must be completed. This allows us to schedule you in the courses that you are ready for or are needed for your major.
Your LHU must be set up before you begin the test
You can find the test at:
Any questions or problems

27. Technology
The LHU IT department is available to help with your laptop, tablet, or smart phone device
Every residence hall has someone who can help with basic IT issues
IT is available in Robinson 508
or call
Professors will have different policies about the use of laptops/tablets in their classes.

28. Technology Tips
Students need to check their tablets, laptops, and ultra-books to make sure there is an Ethernet port.  If not you will need a "USB to Ethernet Adapter" so you can connect to the internet in the residence halls
Technology information for students from LHU IT pdf

29. Technology in the residence halls
Bring an Ethernet cord. 
Wired is always faster than Wifi – computing and gaming
Do not bring your own wireless router, they are against policy.
Plug in your printer to your computer even if it’s wireless.
Download large files or stream video at off peak times otherwise the Wifi slows.
Learn the name of the most convenient network printer to remotely print from anywhere on or off campus.

30. Technology in the residence halls
IT help you out a great deal if you need it
Know your address and your student ID number, they are the keys to every system on campus.
Make sure your operating system and software stay up-to- date
Safely store your passwords. 
Put the serial number for your digital devices in a file somewhere you will always have access to. 
Putting a permanent identifier onto digital devices is a great idea

31. Desire to Learn (D2L)
You can access D2L from the Lock Haven University Home page
Some faculty use D2L, but some do not. Be sure you know if there are components for your course that are completed on D2L. If you are not sure, ASK!

32. Academic Calendar
You can find the 2017 Fall Calendar on the Registrar Tab in myHaven (under academic/catalog info)
Add the course drop/add dates and the final exam dates to your planner
Make sure you talk with your instructor and advisor if you are having problems in a class.
pdf

33. Getting Assistance for a Class
Talk to your instructor about what you might do differently.
Study, read, take notes, and be prepared for class.
Use the Writing, Math, or Tutoring Centers located on the second floor of Stevenson Library.
Talk to your advisor.
Be persistent and do your best.
Disability Services is available for students with appropriate documentation. You are encouraged to apply for these services in advance.
Contact Jean Mason at

34. Getting Assistance for Yourself
Use personal support systems—parents, friends, Resident Assistants and Residence Hall staff, advisor, and peers at the HOPE Center
Contact the Counseling Center to make an appointment with a counselor.
Let people know and reach out!!!!!!
All of the LHU resources are included in the cost of college

35. Some advice from the 2017 LHU graduating class
Go to class.
Study and work hard.
Don’t let lots of activities interfere with your class work.
Meet new people.
Participate in class discussions.
Ask for help if you need it.
Don’t be intimidated by professors or your advisor.

36. Next steps: Check your LHU email regularly
Begin to familiarize yourself with myHaven
Find out what books you need for your classes
Ask questions on Facebook or by using the contact information in your packet
Read Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Visit the LHU Class of 2021 Facebook page