3. Administration Bldg. Room 405A Medical Arts Bldg. Room 127 Science Bldg. Room 332 Humanities Bldg. Room 351 Library Bldg., Lower Level, Room 23 Medical Arts Bldg. Room 326 WHAT FRESHMAN ACADEMY ARE YOU IN? Criminal Justice Medical Arts Bldg. Room 127

4. Your Freshman Coordinators First Semester Advisement The “Go-to” Person Academic Resources Activities / Events

7. High Impact Learning Experiences E-Portfolio Learning Communities Service Learning Writing Intensive Courses Academy Activities All Freshmen students at Queensborough participate in a Freshman Academy based on their chosen program of study.

9. First Day Of Class Is Monday, August 27 th

10. Time Monday Jan 31 Tuesday Feb 1 Wednesday Feb 2 Thursday Feb 3 Friday Feb 4 8:00AM 9:00AM SS 310 - LC1 SOCIOLOGY Lecture 9:00AM - 9:50AM Medical Arts Building 126 SS 310 - LC1 SOCIOLOGY Lecture 9:00AM - 9:50AM Medical Arts Building 126 SS 310 - LC1 SOCIOLOGY Lecture 9:00AM - 9:50AM Medical Arts Building 126 10:00AM EN 101 - LC4 ENGL COMP 1 Lecture 10:00AM - 11:40AM Humanities Building 436 EN 101 - LC4 ENGL COMP 1 Lecture 10:00AM - 11:40AM Humanities Building 407 11:00AM 12:00PM ST 100 - F1 INTRO TO COLLEGE Lecture 12:10PM - 1:00PM Medical Arts Building 344B CJ 101 - F235 INTRO CRIMINAL JUST Lecture 12:10PM - 1:00PM Medical Arts Building 123 CJ 101 - F235 INTRO CRIMINAL JUST Lecture 12:10PM - 1:00PM Medical Arts Building 123 CJ 101 - F235 INTRO CRIMINAL JUST Lecture 12:10PM - 1:00PM Medical Arts Building 123 1:00PM MA 120 - G245 ALGEBRA & TRIG Lecture 1:10PM - 2:50PM Medical Arts Building 133 MA 120 - G245 ALGEBRA & TRIG Lecture 1:10PM - 2:00PM Administration / Business Bldg 408 MA 120 - G245 ALGEBRA & TRIG Lecture 1:10PM - 2:50PM Medical Arts Building 142 2:00PM 3:00PM

11. To view your schedule you must log onto CUNYfirst account. If you need assistance please contact the help desk: 718-631-6348

12. REMEDIAL COURSES A required investment in your college success. MUST be completed prior to taking college credit courses. NO college credit but they count as “equated credits”.

13. May be registered for a Basic Skills Reading, Writing, and/or Math in the Summer. One step closer to College credit courses. FREE COURSE!!! Session runs July 2 nd – August 9 th. Mon – Thurs. MUST ATTEND ENTIRE SESSION!!! If you do not pass, contact your Freshman Coordinator so we can make changes to your Fall 2012 semester.

14. How long will it take to get my degree? IT IS UP TO YOU!!!! You need 60 credits for your associates degree. This is HALF of your bachelors degree. Most courses are worth 3 or 4 credits. You can take summer or winter courses to graduate earlier.

15. ALL Tutoring Services are FREE!! Utilize these resources if you are having any difficulties in your classes. ALL Tutoring Services are FREE!! Utilize these resources if you are having any difficulties in your classes.

16. TUITION PAYMENT If You Register: Your Bill Must Be Paid By: Through June 25, 2012 July 11, 2012 June 26 th – August 6 th August 20, 2012 WARNING!!!  Once you register, you are liable for ALL tuition & fees shown on your bill.  If you DO NOT pay your bill or DO NOT go to class – you are STILL financially liable for all charges.  To completely cancel your registration, you must CONTACT YOUR FRESHMAN COORDINATOR BEFORE the START of the semester.

17. Tuition Effective FALL 2012 Residents of New York City who are: Full Time (Minimum of 12 credits/equated credits) = $1,950.00 Don’t forget FEES!! Part Time (Less than 12 credits) = $165.00 per credit See Admissions webpage for further details.

18. Residency Information Residency information is used to determine whether a student is eligible for the in-state tuition rate. Go to www.qcc.cuny.edu/Bursar/Residency.aspwww.qcc.cuny.edu/Bursar/Residency.asp to find out if you qualify for the in-state tuition rate. CHECK YOUR TUITION PRIOR TO PAYING TO MAKE SURE THE AMOUNT IS CORRECT!!!! For all other Residency inquiries: go to the Admissions Office Room 210

19. FINANCIAL AID Deadline to apply was: June 4 th 2012 ACT NOW!!!! APPLY IMMEDIATELY Be prepared to pay your Tuition Bill….Financial Aid more than likely will not be fully processed by your Tuition Due Date. o Confirm with Financial Aid that your application is COMPLETELY processed. Be sure to send in any requested information. o Telephone: 718-631-6367 o Library, Fourth Floor

20. Pay As You Learn If you are unable to pay your bill in FULL by the due date, you may enroll in the INTEREST-FREE MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN offered by Tuition Pay.  Payments are staggered over 3 months. Sign Up NOW: www.tuitionpay.com/cuny or call (800) 635-0120www.tuitionpay.com/cuny

21. Textbooks for Classes

22. Bookstore Monday 9:00am – 7:00pm Tuesday -Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm W-Building Main Parking Lot (718) 631-4200

23. Tigermail CUNYfirst CUNY Portal E – Portfolio

24. Student Center View Schedule Billing Information Financial Aid Status Semester Grades Registration Center

25. Steps to NAVIGATE through CUNYfirst and access your Student Center.

30. View Fall 2012 Class Schedule. Future semesters this is where you will register yourself for classes.

31. Tuition Bill and Due Date will be posted in this section. It is NOT mailed to your home. Make sure tuition bill is CORRECT prior to making a payment.

32. Your QCC Email Account o Receive notices from QCC o Communicate with your professors o Communicate with your Freshman Coordinator

34. CUNY Portal: Blackboard The CUNY portal login is found on the CUNY.EDU website Blackboard will be used in some of your classes If your class is using Blackboard you will be able to view your assignments and any messages from that professor online.

35. E-Portfolio E-portfolio is found in Epsilen E-portfolio is your own personal Website. It represents YOU. You will be able to build your e-portfolio over time! Some professors may use this in the classroom. Used to store and display your work. Papers Resume Certificates, licenses, and awards At the end of your time at Queensborough, you will be able to look at your successes on your E-Portfolio. Will be discussed further in Technology Workshop.

36. Your guide to your future: Think about what you want to study and why. Understand how long it will take you to complete your degree. Visit this plan in your first semester (ST100 class) Use program information to stay on the right track Will begin MAP in the Technology Workshop today.

37. REMINDERS!!!!

38. Importance of Writing Prep If you were advised to take a Writing Prep workshop, PLEASE SIGN UP for this FREE 20 HOUR WORKSHOP for the SUMMER 2012 session. Contact Writing Center – Library 1 st Floor 718-631-6663

39. ST – 100 COURSE (PNET) What is ST-100?  Informative and interactive freshman course designed to introduce new students to QCC. Partially online course(PNET). 10 class sessions; 5 lessons in the classroom(once a week) and 5 lessons will be assigned via online work. MUST BE COMPLETED within the 5 week period. MANDATORY course for all first time full time freshman students. A passing grade is REQUIRED. If you do not complete the course, you will be required to repeat the course resulting in DELAYED REGISTRATION for the following semester.

40. Final High School Transcript JUNE 2012 GRADUATES: Please arrange to have your high school send your final transcript to the Admissions Office. Administration Building Room 210

41. Are You a Veteran? Contact the Veteran’s Center located in the Student Union Bldg. LL5. OR Visit our website @ www.qcc.cuny.edu/veterans www.qcc.cuny.edu/veterans for a Step by Step Guide to becoming a successful college student.

42. STUDENT LIFE AT QCC Get involved in campus life…. Clubs Sports Team Student Organizations Student Government Cultural, Educational and Recreational Activities Student Activities Office: Student Union Lower Level 718-631-6233

43. Where can you get FREE SERVICES in one office?  Benefit Screening – Need money for groceries? What about Health Insurance? Meet with a Single Stop coordinator and learn if you qualify for NYC public benefits in less than10 minutes!  Financial Coaching – Problems with Credit Cards? Are you worried about managing your bills? Stressed out about loans? Do you know your Credit Report?  Legal Assistance – Denied benefits? Stressed out about an Immigration status? Struggling with a domestic dispute? Trouble with your landlord? Being sued for a debt? Considering bankruptcy?  Tax Preparation Assistance – QCC students can file their taxes free of charge between January and April of each school year. Visit Single Stop on campus in the Library Building, Room L-420 or CALL 718-631-6347 TODAY!

45. 1.Tour Of The Campus. 2. Technology Workshop E-Portfolio My Action Plan (MAP) 3. Photo ID Picture – Student Union Upper Level

46. FRESHMEN FIRST Second Part of Orientation - MANDATORY Major Specific – Break out into Academy specific groups. Opportunity to meet professors in your major Discuss career opportunities in your field. Receive Photo ID card Thursday, August 23 rd. Location & Times will be emailed to your Tigermail account in August.

47. Good Luck With Your Academic Career!