Advising and the Core Curriculum, Health Center, Money Matters, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Housing and Dining, Campus Life, Alcohol and Drug Education, TCU Police,
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TCU Parent & Family Orientation
1.
2. Center for Academic Services
Advising and
the Core
Curriculum
Dr. Deidra Turner, Associate Director
3. Academic Advising isâŚ
⢠Ongoing and interactive (MANDATORY
the first 4 semesters)
⢠Educational plans and life/career goals
⢠Shared expectations and responsibilities
⢠Group and one-on-one
4. Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA)
⢠Right to Limited Control of Release
â No one outside the institution shall have access to, nor will the
University disclose identifiable information from the educational
records without written consent of the students, except directory
information or other exceptions permitted by the act, which the
student has not refused to permit the University to disclose.
6. What Advisors Know
⢠Degree Requirements
⢠University Policies and Procedures
⢠Academic Deadlines
⢠Campus Resources
7. What Advisors Donât Know
⢠Grades in current courses
⢠Attendance record
⢠Campus Life issues
⢠Financial Aid issues
⢠Disability accommodations
8. Orientation Advising
⢠Orientation Advisors â faculty/staff
volunteers and professional advisors
⢠Orientation Leaders â students
Both groups will help your student prepare
for advising and enrollment
9. Advising Tools
⢠Undergraduate Catalog
www.catalog.tcu.edu
⢠The TCU Core Curriculum website:
www.core.tcu.edu/
⢠Advising Toolkit
www.reg.tcu.edu/
⢠College and Department webpage
10. Choosing a Major
⢠What is a âpre-majorâ
⢠54 credit hour limit
⢠UNPR 10001: Self-Assessment and
Career Exploration
⢠Center for Career & Professional
Development
11.
12. Dropping a Class
⢠Can affect a studentâs financial aid, degree
progress, etc.
⢠Allowed number of withdrawalsâ
Unlimited!
⢠Does NOT go on studentâs official
transcript
13. Electing Pass/No Credit
⢠Students only have TWO!
⢠Cannot be used on major/minor courses
or associated requirements
⢠Need at least a C- to receive a Pass
14. Transfer Courses
⢠12-hour limit
⢠54-hour rule
⢠Transfer Credit Request
⢠All Core Curriculum classes may be
transferred in except Cultural Awareness,
Global Awareness, Citizenship & Social
Values, and Writing Emphasis
15. Important Terms
⢠Major = area of study
⢠Degree = type of academic plan
⢠Minor = small concentration of courses
that enhance a major or personal interest
⢠Elective = any course in the 124 not used
to satisfy major, minor or core
requirements
Some majors are offered under more than one degree. For example,
one can complete either a B.A. or B.S. in Psychology!
16. Bachelor of Science vs. Arts
⢠Med/Dent/Grad/Law schools are more
concerned about grades than the degree
⢠B.S. requires more hours in the major
⢠B.A. requires a minor (or second major)
and 2nd
language proficiency at the 4th
semester
17. Second Language Courses
⢠Placement depends on AP, CLEP,
concurrent or dual credit, IB credit and/or
other life experiences
Students whose first foreign language class at
TCU is beyond the first semester level may
earn additional language credit
31. Aetna Student Health Insurance
Good health is essential to academic
success.
Insurance can assure access to necessary
care.
32. HEALTH INSURANCE IS A
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENT
⢠TCU requires that all undergraduates enrolled for 9+
hours carry health insurance.
⢠Requirement may be satisfied by a family/individual plan
or the Universityâoffered plan.
⢠Aetna Student Health is a major medical plan for injuries,
illnesses and routine health care.
⢠The 2015-2016 Student Health Insurance Plan is
compliant with the Affordable Care Act.
33. EXAMPLES OF BENEFITS
⢠Major Medical Policy â benefits for injuries, illnesses,
and routine health care.
⢠Preventative Care covered at 100% - no deductible and
includes immunizations, a well-woman exam, freedom to
choose any doctor, etc.
⢠Includes Mental Health/Substance Abuse and Physical
Therapy
⢠No Plan Maximum
⢠Discount Programs - Travel Assistance Services
⢠Informed Health Line
34. EXAMPLES OF BENEFITS
⢠On campus benefits at Health Center
⢠Plan pays 100% of eligible, non-prescription services
⢠These are submitted by the Health Center directly to Student Health
Insurance
⢠Prescriptions eligible for 80% Reimbursement after meeting the
in-network deductible
⢠Off campus benefits
⢠In-network: $350/plan year deductible then 80/20
⢠Out-of-network: $600/plan year deductible; 70/30
⢠Health Center does NOT file claims with private health insurance
35. COVERAGE PERIODS AND
COSTS
⢠Coverage periods
ďś Fall â 8/15/15 to 1/10/16
ďś Spring â 1/11/16 to 8/14/16
⢠Cost of studentâs coverage - $979/semester
⢠â2015-2016 Student Health Insurance Planâ
â is found under Insurance on the Health Centerâs website
(www.healthcenter.tcu.edu). ID cards and claim forms
may also be found under Insurance on the Health
Centerâs web site.
36. Compare the TCU student health insurance plan
with benefits, deductibles, and cost of a current or
alternative plan. If the decision is to decline or
waive the student plan, your STUDENT must enter
private insurance information on-line.
Students enrolled for 9+ hours who have not
waived by the specified deadline will be
automatically enrolled in the student health
insurance plan.
37. HOW TO WAIVE THE STUDENT
HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
⢠To opt out, students MUST WAIVE the plan ONLINE.
ďśMust have adequate health insurance that will remain in
effect for the 2015-2016 academic year
ďśCan access web site 24 hours after registering
ďśInstructions will be sent to students via their TCU email
address
⢠July 11âINITIAL AUTO-ENROLLMENT FOR
STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT WAIVED
⢠August 28âFINAL DATE TO WAIVE FOR FALL
SEMESTER
44. STUDENT FINANCIAL
AGREEMENT
Before student can register, must agree:
⢠Account set up in Studentâs name
⢠Tuition, fees, room, meal plan, health center, library, parking, and other misc
charges are posted to the account
⢠Account is due by Stated Due Date
(can pay Total or Minimum Amount Due)
Student is responsible for all charges on account
⢠If payment is not made, STUDENTâS credit is affected
⢠Account will be sent to Collection Agency if not paid; collection and/or
attorney fees will be added to account
49. BILLING MESSAGES
If you are expecting financial aid that is not included in your Anticipated Aid Total on this bill, check my.tcu.edu for
Requested Information on your Financial Aid record.
The Minimum Amount Due is your REQUIRED payment for this month. Your Minimum Amount Due MUST be paid by
the Due Date (8/1/15) to avoid possible class cancellation.
NEW STUDENTS: Your tuition deposit and your housing deposit will be posted as credits on your September
statement. Students that withdraw prior to 8/24/15 or that do not attend will forfeit their deposits.
You may opt out if you choose not to participate in the DeWar Tuition Insurance Refund Program.
Students who have elected the Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan and undergraduates carrying 9+ hours who have
not yet waived coverage will see the Fall charge of $979 posted on this bill. Coverage dates: 8/15/15 - 1/10/16.
By accessing http://healthcenter.tcu.edu students may elect or waive coverage any time prior to 8/11/15. FINAL
DEADLINE to ELECT or WAIVE for Fall is 8/28/15.
A LATE FEE OF 1% OF THE UNPAID MIN AMUNT DUE ($7.50 MINIMUM) WILL BE ASSESSED IF THE PAYMENT
IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 10 DAYS FO THE STATED DUE DATE. FINANCIAL AID WILL NOT BE CREDITED
UNTIL ALL ITEMS REQUESTED ARE COMPLETE AND WILL NOT PREVENT LATE FEES.
TCU accepts on-line credit card (a 2.75% fee will be charged) and ACH payments (NO FEE CHARGED). To make on-
line payments, go to www.tcu.edu, click on "Popular Links", click on "Make Payment" and follow directions.
Should you have any questions, please contact the appropriate department listed on the bill.
54. IF MINIMUM AMOUNT DUE IS
NOT RECEIVED
No Advance Registration for next semester
No bookstore, laundry, snack, or off-campus
dining charges allowed
No future housing sign-up
No transcript
If account is not paid IN FULL:
NO GRADUATION
55. PAYMENT OPTIONS
Five Payments Per Semester
⢠Statements ready to view by the 12th of each
month
⢠Minimum of 1/5 of basic charges (Tuition, Fees,
Room, Meal Plan, Health Insurance) minus any
Financial Aid due AUGUST 1st
⢠Four remaining fall payments:
September 1, 2015 October 1, 2015
November 1, 2015 December 1, 2015
56. SPRING DUE DATES
January 1, 2016 February 1, 2016
March 1, 2016 April 1, 2016
May 1, 2016
The Minimum Amount Due must be paid by the
Due Date. Holds are placed on the account if
the payment is not received. A LATE FEE (1%
of the payment or a minimum of $7.50) will be
assessed 10 days after the stated Due Date.
57. PAYMENT PLAN
⢠Payment Plan Enrollment Fee - 1.66%($100
Maximum per semester) of remaining tuition,
fees, room, board, and health insurance charges
minus financial aid credits and payments
⢠Student will receive a Truth-In-Lending
statement in September and February regarding
the amount to be financed. DO NOT PAY
from the TIL statement.
58. MAKING PAYMENTS
Pay by cash, cashierâs check, check, money order,
Mail â TCU Box 297077 â Checks only
In Person â Check, Cashierâs Check, Cash,
Money Order - Sadler Hall Room 2011
59. WIRE TRANSFER
PAYMENTS
⢠Sender must provide this information to their bank in order to wire a
payment to TCU:
â˘
⢠SWIFT Code: CHASUS33TEX
⢠ABA Routing # : 021000021 âJPMorganChase
⢠TCU Bank Account # : 1561678663
⢠TCU Account Name: TCU Payments
⢠Bank Contact #: (817) 884-4283
â˘
⢠* Specify Student Name and TCU ID Number
⢠* Request JPMorgan Chase to FAX (817-257-7733) to
⢠TCU Financial Services confirmation of payment
61. ONLINE PAYMENTS
ACH (E-check) payments â NO FEE
Credit Cards:
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA
2.75% Transaction Fee
(Fee included in amount shown on credit card
statement)
Web Site is Secure â Not âReal Timeâ
Payments made by 3 PM are posted same day
71. REFUND REQUESTS
⢠Refunds are available when excess funds are on
account
⢠Refunds will be issued according to Title IV regulations
⢠Credits must first be refunded to Credit Card if
payment(s) was made with credit card during the
previous 6 months
⢠Refunds MUST be requested online
⢠Refunds can be made to studentâs bank account
(Must set up Direct Deposit)
⢠Cash refunds up to $100 per day
⢠Refunds are issued once a week (deadline to request a
refund is noon Monday to get funds
that same Friday)
72. DEWAR TUITION INSURANCE
REFUND PLAN
â˘$91.00 Per Semester (Fall/Spring only)
â˘Covers tuition not refunded under TCU Policy
â˘80% Refund â must submit claim form to
Dewar
â˘Students can opt out of insurance coverage-
opt out is good for one year
â˘Deadline to opt out - Friday, August 28th
â˘Students can opt in for spring
73. AGENCY STUDENTS
Any student whose account is paid for wholly or in
part by an outside agency
Army ROTC Air Force ROTC
DRS Post 9/11-Yellow Ribbon
Texas Promise Fund Texas Tomorrow Fund
Monthly statements will be generatedâ agency
amount should be shown as credit
74. PRIVATE COLLEGE 529 PLAN
⢠Contact Oppenheimer Funds
(Holder/Administrator of this Plan)
⢠Obtain âWithdrawal Formâ â on-line or toll-
free number
⢠Oppenheimer Funds will verify eligibility
and notify TCU to expect payment
⢠Oppenheimer Funds will send payment
directly to TCU
75. OTHER 529 PLANS
⢠Contact the Administrator of the Plan
⢠Determine if funds will be sent to you or
directly to TCU
⢠Funds can be sent by Wire Transfer or by
check
⢠All correspondence must include the
studentâs TCU ID number
76. THINGS TO REMEMBER
In person payments are posted immediately
Deadline for online payments is 3 PM (Texas time);
payments are posted by 4:30 PM
Mail payments must include studentâs TCU ID
number
Students âGrant Accessâ to responsible billing
party
Email notification is sent when the bill is available to
view (by the 12th
of each month)
Direct link on bill to online payment screen
Two amounts are listed:
Total Balance and Minimum Amount Due
(REQUIRED to keep account current)
81. What Happens Next?
⢠If your student has not been awarded, please
contact our office for further information
⢠Students can view/accept their awards and
complete requested information at
http://my.tcu.edu
⢠Disbursement begins (if processing is complete)
10 days prior to first class day.
82. Important Information
⢠Students may grant 3rd
party access to
parents/others at http://my.tcu.edu.
⢠Late submission of required documents may
result in enrollment in the payment plan and/or
late fees, so please encourage your student to
check their âRequested Informationâ
⢠All future notifications regarding financial aid are
sent to the studentâs TCU email account
83. Important Information
⢠May 1 priority funding deadline â donât forget!
⢠Returning students are awarded
aid in mid to late June
84. Satisfactory Academic
Progress
Scholarship Recipients
⢠24 graded credit hours by
the end of the spring
semester
⢠Cumulative TCU GPA of
at least a 3.0 by the end
of spring. Each
subsequent year a 3.25
Financial Aid
⢠75% graded credit hours
successfully completed
by the end of the spring
semester
⢠Cumulative TCU GPA of
at least a 2.0
85. Satisfactory Academic
Progress
⢠Reviewed once a year
⢠Only grades of a âDâ or better counted towards hour
completion
⢠CLEP, AP, and dual credit courses do not count towards
hour requirements, but do count towards classification
⢠Encourage your student to review scholarship and
financial aid requirements prior to enrolling or
dropping classes each semester
⢠Students should consult our office prior to changing
enrollment if they have any questions
86. Work Study
⢠Amount awarded represents âearning potentialâ
and will not disburse to the studentâs account
⢠Studentâs paid bi-weekly
⢠View job listings online at Career Services
⢠Be sure to make arrangements with the student
regarding the use of work study funds
87. Outside Scholarships
⢠Outside scholarships are applied to the studentâs
account as a payment when
funds arrive
⢠Please report any outside scholarships to TCU
through your âSupplemental Informationâ form at
my.tcu.edu
⢠For accuracy purposes, please report
scholarships that are certain, not pending.
TCU Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
TCU BOX 297012
88. Loan Processing
âAcceptâ loan at my.tcu.edu
Request for loan processing sent
viaârequested informationâ within 48 hours
Federal Direct Stafford loans
Federal Direct PLUS loans
www.studentloans.gov
89. Loan Comparison
Stafford PLUS CAL Private
Interest
Rate
4.29% fixed
4.29% fixed
6.84% fixed 4.5% fixed Varies based
upon credit
Amount $5500 Up to cost of
attendance
Up to cost of
attendance
Cost of
attendance
Repay-ment
Begins
6 months
after
graduation
60 days after
the 2nd
disburse-
ment
(March)
6 months
after
graduation
6 months
after
graduation
Need
Eligibility
Subsidized
Yes
Unsubsidized
No
No No No
96. Your hosts for this presentation are:
Director of Housing & Residence Life
Craig Allen
General Manager, TCU Dining Service
Michael Dahl
97. Campus Living at a Residential University
⢠Move in days:
ď Wednesday August 12 8am- 9 am Orientation 9 students ONLY
9am - 2pm (International Students, Frog Camp Casa C and Challenge B,
Community Scholars and other pre-approved TCU groups ONLY)
ď Saturday August 15 9am â 2pm (Sorority recruitment, and Frog
Camp Summit)
ď Wednesday August 19 9am â 2pm (All others)
⢠Check in at Kelly Center â keys and lots of info
⢠Unload and move car to stadium lot â volunteers
will help you
⢠Dress comfortably, drink lots of water
⢠Realize you packed too much
⢠Go to Target and buy more stuff
99. Campus Living at a Residential University
⢠Log on to my.tcu.edu beginning July 6 to
get roommate name and contact info.
⢠Assignments will continue to be made
throughout July and into early August
⢠Yes, there are triples, some converted
lounges and RA roommates
⢠Freshmen living in all halls
100. The âDormâ familyâŚ..
⢠RA = Resident Assistant - student leader, friend and resource
⢠DA = Desk Assistant
⢠HD = Hall Director - full time professional living and working in
your hall
⢠Having company
⢠Roommate(s) and friends â lifelong
relationships
⢠Engagement & involvement â a residence
hall job as a desk assistant? Maybe a hall
crew member ? RA as soph., jr. or sr.?
⢠Room amenities include: cable TV,
internet, micro-fridge, dresser, desk & chair, and
oh yeah, a bed!
101. Brown Lupton University Union
⢠Market Square
⢠Union Grounds
⢠Chick fil-A
⢠NEW!!! Steel City Pops
103. West Retail Locations
⢠Magnolias
⢠Caliente
⢠OâBrienâs
⢠The Press
⢠the bpt
⢠Athletics
104. OFFICE OF XYZ
⢠Focus on Quality, Fresh and Scratch
⢠Flexible Dining Plans
⢠Talk with us
⢠Join the Dining Committee
105. Meal Plans
Unlimited access to Market Square for ALL
Frog Pass Silver - $2,300/semester
$225 Campus Cash
Frog Pass Gold - $2,450/semester
$300 Campus Cash and $100 Frog Bucks
Frog Pass Platinum -$2,615/semester
$400 Campus Cash and $200 Frog Bucks
What is Campus Cash? $$ to spend on campus eating
What is Frog Bucks? $$ to spend on or OFF CAMPUS eating
106. Tell me it isnât soâŚ..
Myth Busters â Craig and Michael
ďź students can choose âsuite styleâ
bathrooms.
ďź Meal plans cannot be used at MPB
ďź less than 50 % of students have a
roommate request
ďź Students can use campus cash in
vending machines and at the bookstore
ďź Housekeeping cleans students rooms
each month
ďź Market Square features burgers that are
a fresh ground, never frozen locally
produced burger patty
107. Campus Living at a Residential University
Some Good Stuff to Know
â˘Property insurance
â˘Wash ânâ Fold aka #LifeNotLaundry
â˘Shipping to campus
â˘Summer Storage
108.
109. The Small print on a BIG screen
⢠Two year residency requirement
Sophomores live in Commons, Sorority/Fraternity house,
Hays, Marion, PE Clark, TBPW and other halls
⢠All resident students must select a meal plan
⢠We regularly send important information via
e-mail to students â please donât delete
113. OFFICE OF XYZStudent Health & Wellness
Campus Life - Deanâs Office
Counseling and Mental Health Center
TCU Health Center
114. Student Health & Wellness
Campus Life
Deanâs Office
Located in Sadler Hall Room 2006
Phone: 817-257-7926
www.campuslife.tcu.edu
To promote student learning,
enhance campus life, and
provide a comprehensive,
expert response to issues
impeding collegiate success
115. Campus Life
Deanâs Office
Provides assistance with:
ďśEducational discipline
ďśEmotional and health issues
ďśFamily emergencies
ďśCollege adjustment
ďśSexual misconduct
ďśHealth promotion
ďśTCU Victim Advocate Program
116.
117. Counseling and Mental
Health Center
Located in the basement
of Samuelson Hall
www.counseling.tcu.edu
To promote the psychological health and well being of TCU
students, and to provide resources to cope with personal and
academic challenges
Phone: 817-257-7862 24 Hour Hotline: 817-257-SAFE (7233)
Student Health & Wellness
118. Services Provided
ďśIndividual, couples and group counseling
ďśOutreach programs/ prevention education
ďśCrisis intervention
ďśPsychiatric evaluations/ consultations
119.
120. TCU Health Center
Located in the
Brown-Lupton Health Center
www.healthcenter.tcu.edu
Phone: 817-257-7940
To promote, protect, maintain and
restore the studentâs physical and
mental health
Student Health & Wellness
121. Services Provided
ďśPrimary care medical clinic
ďśEvaluation and treatment of acute and ongoing illness
ďśTreatment of injuries
ďśNutrition consultations
ďśWomenâs & menâs health services
ďśSpecialty referrals
ďśVaccinations
125. Substance Use &
College Students
⢠Substance use can affect all
aspects of a studentâs college
experience.
⢠Alcohol is the primary substance
of choice for college students.
⢠NIDA (the National Institute on Drug Abuse,
Monitoring the Future 2013 Report) found that as
perceived harm of marijuana drops, use goes up.
126. Substance Use &
College Students
College students may also experiment with other
illicit drugs, such as ecstasy, mushrooms,
cocaine, heroin, etc.
Additionally, misuse of
prescription pain medication,
anti-anxiety drugs, and sleep
medications is increasing.
127. TCU Perceptions & Realities
⢠About 21% of TCU students* report they are non-
drinkers â had 0-1 drinks within the past year.
* About 65-70% of TCU Students are under 21 years of age.
⢠Monthly use for TCU students:
⢠75% use alcohol; 66% for those who are under 21
(69% nationally)
⢠14% use tobacco (22% nationally)
⢠16% use marijuana (19% nationally)
⢠Approximately 15% of TCU students report that
they have used an ADHD medication during the
past year without a prescription/off-prescription.
128. Our Approach
⢠Purpose - To enhance studentâs overall academic
experiences and personal development by promoting
responsible decision making and healthy lifestyle
choices, especially regarding alcohol and other drugs.
⢠Comprehensive/
Environmental
Approach
ď§ Prevention
ď§ Intervention
ď§ Recovery
135. Please note this is not a complete campus map. An official TCU
campus map may be accessed at http://www.maps.tcu.edu/
BLUU
TCU
Police
136. TCU Police Department
Police Emergency 817-257-7777
Non-Emergency 817-257-7930
Police Administration 817-257-7933
TCU Box 298230
Fort Worth, TX 76129
or
3025 Lubbock
Fort Worth, TX 76109
www.cap.tcu.edu
137. Any Questions?
TCU Alcohol & Drug Education
Samuelson Hall, Lower Level
817-257-7100 www.ade.tcu.edu
TCU Police
3025 Lubbock Avenue
817-257-7930 www.cap.tcu.edu
Thank you for being involved in your
studentâs life!