1. HOUSTON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY New Student Orientation Fall 2011

2. FAQ What are we doing tonight? What are we doing tonight? –6:00-6:20 PMWelcome, Introductions –6:20-6:30 PMIntroduce faculty meet and greet –6:30-7:15 PMFAQ –7:15-7:45 PMLibrary orientation

3. FAQ When are offices open? When are offices open? – M, T, W, F: 8:30-4:30 – Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. – Financial Aid Office closed on Monday and Friday

4. FAQ Confused?Curious?Discombobulated?

5. FAQ Where do I find …? Where do I find …? Try www.hgst.edu Try www.hgst.eduwww.hgst.edu

6. Links at the top and the bottom of the page will take you to often-used parts of the site. Make online tuition or fee payments. Follow us on Twitter @HGSTnews Let us know if you see errors on our site or if you have suggestions to make the site better. Find all the online forms & information you could ever need. Check out upcoming deadlines and events on our Google calendar. Update your contact information. Access our new bookstore.

7. Online course schedules will have the course syllabus linked to the course number. Instructor names will link you to the instructor’s page or to the instructor’s course page. Our online course schedules lists courses in alphabetical order by course number, but you can still download a PDF course schedule at the bottom of the page.

8. The Student Resources page gives you access to downloadable PDF forms from all over the website and lists helpful links.

9. Click on a course to see the books required for that course. If a course has recommended books, you can view them by clicking on the recommended link. Pay attention to notes listed under your books. In some cases, you may have options as to which books you are required to buy. Our new bookstore will allow you to read reviews of books and add several books to your cart without leaving our website. You will only be taken to Amazon’s site when you are ready to checkout.

10. Our Google Calendar will give you details on all upcoming academic dates and events. Click here to change your calendar view.

11. We have completely re- designed our online payment system.

12. Our News & Events page will give your more information on what is going on at the school and in our community. If you know of an event our students would enjoy, and you would like us to advertise it, please let us know.

13. www.hgst.edu – HGST Writer’s Manual – Student Handbook

14. www.hgst.edu – HGST Library Online

15. FAQ How do I get news? How do I get news? – “HGST student e-mail, our official means of HGST communication” – In case of emergency—email, website, phone, radio, TV.

16. FAQ When do classes begin? When do classes begin? – First Day of Fall ’11 Classes: Mon, Aug 22

17. FAQ Where are my classes? Where are my classes?

18. FAQ When do I register for classes? When do I register for classes? – NOW!

19. FAQ What else do I need to do? What else do I need to do? – Entering Student Questionnaire (ESQ)

20. FAQ What else do I need to do? What else do I need to do? – Photo ID – Photo release form

21. FAQ When are chapel services? When are chapel services?

22. FAQ Who do I talk to if …? Who do I talk to if …? – Day-to-day matters, records, grades: The registrar kdomeracki@hgst.edu) The registrar kdomeracki@hgst.edu) – Academic advising/counseling see your Faculty Advisor see your Faculty Advisor

23. FAQ Who do I talk to if …? Who do I talk to if …? – Grades and assignments? see instructor see instructor

24. FAQ Who do I talk to if …? Who do I talk to if …? – Variances and petitions, e.g. transfer hours, grievances: see appropriate “Dean” M.Div./M.T.S. students: Dr. Chuck Pitts M.Div./M.T.S. students: Dr. Chuck Pitts M.A.C./D.Min. students: Dr. Becky Towne M.A.C./D.Min. students: Dr. Becky Towne

25. FAQ No request, petition, or complaint is official unless it is in writing with a date and signature. No request, petition, or complaint is official unless it is in writing with a date and signature.

26. FAQ Who do I talk to if …? Who do I talk to if …? – Finances or your student account Business Office: Janell Ray Business Office: Janell Ray – Financial Aid/Student Loans Financial Aid Office: Linda Long Financial Aid Office: Linda Long

27. HOUSTON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY I have watched the above PowerPoint and read the HGST Student Handbook. signature printed name Students who did not attend New Student Orientation should print this slide and return it to the Registrar.