New Student Orientation - Accepted Students Day

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*Please note that the below orientation dates are only for Van Ness students (4-year). Community College (2-year) students can register for orientation at the Community College at http://cc.udc.edu/orientation

Welcome New Firebird! Congratulations on your admission to the University of the District (UDC) of Columbia!  We are excited that you are joining us for the Fall, 2013 semester! Please select an Orientation below that you will attend. Please note, there is no Orientation for summer school. Upon arrival, please report to Building 46 – Auditorium.

We strongly recommend that you attend the mandatory New Student Orientation for all newly admitted students.  It is an important first step in your journey to success at the University of the District of Columbia. At New Student Orientation, you will learn about programs, services, and supports that the University of the District of Columbia has to offer students. You will meet classmates, faculty, and University leaders, and learn strategies for adapting to college life at UDC, whether you are a first time student, transfer or readmitted student. In addition, you will have the opportunity to receive advising from the Academic Advising Center and/or your academic program and departments to ensure that you receive credit for all of your prior college work, if applicable. You should leave with a plan of study that reflects your interests and ensures your graduation in a timely manner.

Please dress comfortably, and wear walking shoes. If you are a Community College Student please disregard this message and send an e-mail to cc@udc.edu with your Student ID# and put “Orientation” in the subject line. You will be contacted by one of the Student Success Specialists about when to come to campus for your Orientation session.

Here are a few additional things you need to remember:

Please review and print the attached Step by Step Guide for Advising, Registration, and Payment.  Please bring the Step by Step Guide with you to Orientation.

If you have any questions about orientation, please contact us at 202.274.5354 or studentorientation@udc.edu.

Confirmation of Enrollment

ALL STUDENTS:  If you have not submitted your Confirmation of Enrollment Form after you received your acceptance letter, please submit the completed form to the Office of Admissions, Building 32, C-level or UDCadmissions@udc.edu.  The Confirmation of Enrollment form can be located in your Acceptance/Admissions packet, attached to this e-mail, or at the link: Confirmation Enrollment Form and is also located in your Admissions packet.

Orientation Schedule

Location:  Building 46 – Auditorium

*Please note that the above orientation dates are only for Flagship students. Community College students can register for orientation at the Community College at http://cc.udc.edu/orientation

Accommodations:

If you will need accommodations while visiting the University of the District of Columbia or while matriculating towards your degree, please contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for any assistance.

DRC contact information:

Building 44, Room A-39

Phone: 202.274.6417

E-mail: www.udc.edu/drc

Fax: 202.274.5375

TTY: 202.274.5579

Admissions, Transfers, and Transcripts

Transfer Students:  Remember to bring copies all unofficial transcripts and your UDC transcript evaluation report. If you have not yet received your UDC transcript evaluation report, please notify us during check-in at the Auditorium, Building 46. 

Enrollment checklists for all students are available online at http://www.udc.edu/admissions/next_steps_enroll .  Please direct any admissions or enrollment related questions to the Office of Admissions – Phone: (202) 274 – 6110; E-mail: UDCadmissions@udc.edu.

Proof of Immunizations:  If you are age 26 and under, please fax your Record of Immunization Form before the orientation session. For your convenience, the required immunizations are listed at the bottom of this e-mail, as well as on our website (http://www.udc.edu/admission/docs/UDCAccept_Immunization.pdf ) and in your Admissions packet. Fax any outstanding immunization records to 202-274-5411. Please submit your documentation BEFORE Monday, January 7, 2013.  Students who have not submitted proof of immunizations will not be able to register.

Health Insurance: For additional information concerning Student Insurance, contact the Student Insurance Administrator:  Ms. Candice Moore at camoore@udc.edu or (202) 274-5030. The cost for student health insurance beginning Fall 2013 is $1133. In order to avoid the charge, you will have to waive the fee (opt-out). More detailed information about coverage will be forwarded to your official University email account before Orientation. Please look for an email for additional information.

Public Transportation: We strongly encourage public transportation. The metro stop is UDC/Van Ness Station (Red Line).

Parking:  Parking Rates for visitors are noted below. You will need to take your ticket upon your entry to the parking garage, and you will pay on foot at one of the parking pay stations on campus prior to exiting the garage. The construction will not impact your arrival from the parking garage to campus.

International Students:  Newly arriving students into the U.S., holding F1 visas, should bring a copy of their I-94 card and submit to Admissions.  For additional information, please contact your SEVIS coordinator Johanna Marriog at johanna.marroig@udc.edu

Veterans:  U.S. Military Veterans and dependents, please contact Director of Veterans Affairs, Monique Coleman at monique.coleman@udc.edu for additional information regarding your benefits.

Immunizations Required:  Proof of the immunizations noted below are required. Check the list of required immunizations, and fax your proof of immunization to the Health Center, (202) 202-274-5411. Call (202) 274-5030 with any questions the proof of immunizations.

• Two (2) doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccines (MMR) or a positive blood test for MMR. The second dose must be at least 2 months after the first dose.
• A booster Td or Tdapis required 10 years after the primary series.
• Three (3) doses of Hepatitis-B Vaccines or a positive blood test for Hepatitis-B.
• Two (2) Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccines or a positive blood test (Titers) for Varicella or proof of chicken pox illness.
• One (1) Meningococcal Vaccine for athletes and others living in university housing.

Navigating the Campus:  Major construction is currently underway on campus, as UDC builds a new state-of-the-art student center. If you use the Metro, you will notice detours on campus. Orientation staff will be available near the Metro station exits to assist you in finding your way. Please see the directions for navigating the campus below. A campus map is also available below and online at: https://www.udc.edu/about_udc/campus_map .

From the Van Ness / UDC Metro:

A: Upon exiting the Van Ness/UDC Metro Station escalator, proceed southbound on Connecticut Ave., towards the intersection of Veazey Terrace and Connecticut Ave. If you take the Van Ness/UDC Metro Station elevator, you will immediately find yourself under the covered walkway. Proceed by following the directions below.

B: You will enter a covered walkway and notice construction fencing along your right hand side.

C: After reaching the intersection of Van Ness St. and Connecticut Ave., turn right heading westward on Van Ness St. You should notice the IntelSat building (across the street) on your left hand side and construction fencing continuing on your right hand side. Follow the signage and continue along Van Ness St. to the intersection of Van Ness St. and International Drive.

Enter Here: Turn right and walk towards the new campus plaza.

D: Orientation will begin in the Auditorium, Building 46. Head across the plaza to the far North-West corner of campus, and you will see Building 46 and a flight of stairs leading you towards the entrance

We look forward to seeing you!  

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