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SOUTHBOUND NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

2020

Transfer and Adult Freshman Orientation

SOUTHBOUND A new student orientation experience

CONGRATULATIONSon your admission to the University of South Alabama! We are happy to have you as a member of the Jaguar family.

Our commitment to helping you succeed begins the minute you set foot on campus, where new friends, faculty, and staƒ are instrumental in helping you clarify your goals and realize your vision.

This brochure is your introduction to SOUTHBOUND. If you have not registered for New Student Orientation, please visit www.southalabama.edu/orientation for instructions on how to register. A detailed schedule will be posted online prior to orientation.

USA New Student Orientation has one goal in mind – helping you become well prepared and connected for success at South Alabama. It’s extremely important that you feel secure with the people, places and programs that will become part of your life over the next few years.

It’s extremely important that you feel secure with the people, places and programs that will become part of your life over the next few years.

I’ve been admitted. What’s next? You will fnd South Alabama to be an exciting, challenging, and stimulating place over the next few years. To help you adjust to the University, we have planned Southbound Orientation! Southbound Orientation is USA’s summer orientation program for incoming transfer, second degree, and adult freshman students (students who graduated high school at least 5 years prior to the semester of entry or have reached the age of 23). All new students must attend one of the summer orientation sessions. For more information, please visit www.southalabama.edu/orientation.

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PROGRAM | 2020

What will I do at Southbound Orientation?

Orientation will be presented in a hybrid formation this summer. During orientation you will:

Receive academic advising Register for classes Purchase your textbooks and supplies Learn about University services and activities Receive your student ID

When will I register for my classes? One of the key components of Southbound Orientation is the fall semester class registration process. The process includes meeting with the academic advisors in your area of study. It is NOT possible to register for classes before your Southbound Orientation session date.

Can I bring guests to orientation? Due to space limitations, only new, incoming students may attend transfer and adult freshman sessions.

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REGISTRATION | 2020

When is my Southbound Orientation? There will be three Transfer/Adult Freshman/ Second Degree Orientation sessions to select from. These will take place online during June and July. Additionally, students will attend an on-campus orientation in August when the University deems it safe do so.

You will receive an email the day before your orientation session with instructions for the online portion of your session.

Students must complete all required components of the online session and meet with an advisor in order to register for courses.

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Friday, June 9 Friday, June 11 Friday, June 16

How do I register for orientation? Registering for Transfer Orientation at the University of South Alabama is easy. Just visit www.southalabama.edu/orientation and follow the steps below:

As soon as we receive and process your online orientation registration and payment, you will be sent a confirmation via email. A detailed Orientation program will be posted on our orientation website for review.

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1. Select Transfer, then Fall Semester 2. Click the registration link and follow the registration

instructions. 3. Log in to the portal using the personal email address and

password used when you completed the online application via the University of South Alabama website. If you submitted a paper application or applied via Common Application, create an account using the email address provided on your application for admission.

4. Complete the orientation application.5. Submit your payment. 6. Look for a confirmation via email.

For more information visit: southalabama.edu/departments/orientation/faqs.html

ORIENTATION FEES & CANCELLATION | STUDENT ID | 2020

When will I recieve my student ID card?

You will receive your student ID during your orientation. Prior to your orientation you will need to submit a photo of yourself to the following link:

https://southalabama.edu/departments/ orientation/studentid.html

Please follow the specifcations and instructions provided on the website explaining how to upload your photo. If you are having trouble submitting a photoprior to your orientation, please contact Student Center Services for assistance at 251-460-6452 or scs@southalabama.edu.

What is my Southbound Orientation fee?

Student Orientation Fee: $100 per student This non-refundable fee covers the cost of the orientation program which includes: remote and on-campus accommodations, orientation materials, and processing fees.

What if my plans change? We understand that there may be circumstances which would cause a cancellation of your scheduled orientation. Please check your summer plans before you sign up for Southbound Orientation. Session changes will not be permitted.

In the event you need to cancel your registration and would like to be considered for a refund, please submit your written notice of cancellation for Southbound Orientation prior to your scheduled session. Calling any other office on campus (including Admissions or Housing) will not cancel or change your Southbound Orientation registration.

There will be NO refund of your fee if you attend an orientation and decide not to attend the University of South Alabama for any reason. No refund requests will be considered after May 29.

Please directly contact the Office of New Student Orientation at (251) 460-7093 or southbound@southalabama.edu.

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PRE-ORIENTATION | 2020

I still have questions. Who do I contact? Contact us using the information below:CHECKLIST

Have I done everything? Air Travel

Make sure the USA O�ce of Admissions has all o�cial documents including transcripts, test scores, and any college credits earned through dual enrollment, AP courses, IB courses, or while attending another institution.

Register for your Transfer Orientation session by visiting www.southalabama.edu/orientation and choose Transfer then select Fall Semester.

Complete an online training for Title IX. You should receive an email to your JagMail with instructions on how to access and complete the training.

Each new student accepted for admission must submit, prior to registration, immunization information and records through the Student Health Web Portal. Visit www.southalabama.edu/departments/studenthealth/immun-ization for more detailed instructions.

You must complete a brief on-line alcohol prevention program prior to your orientation session.

Upload your Student ID photo. Visit www.southalabama.edu/departments/orientation/studentid

Flights are available into Mobile, Alabama. The most accessible connection is through the Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), approximately fve miles west of the campus. Other nearby airports are in Pensacola, Florida (PNS) and Biloxi/Gulfport, Mississippi (GPT). The university does not provide a shuttle service to or from the airport.

* Students seeking to enroll at the University of SouthAlabama for the frst time must email a certifcate ofimmunization or exemption, prescribed by theDepartment of Health and signed by a private physicianor appropriate health department o�cial prior to arrivingfor their orientation.

for detailed instructions. ,Visit southalabama.edu/orientation and click “Immunizations” to download the forms. Students may

If you want to change your major, you may do so up to 10 days prior to your orientation by visiting

also receive these immunizations through the USA Student Health Center the day of their orientation session for the

www.southalabama.edu/orientation and selecting “Change My Major.”

following costs:

MMR - $96 each (series of 2) Meningitis - $159

Visit www.southalabama.edu/departments/orientation/preor-If you have any questions concerning immunizations at ientation to view the o�cial pre-orientation checklist and . USA, please contact the Student Health Center at

additional details. 251-460-7151 or at immunizations@southalabama.edu.

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CAMPUS CONTACTS All Area Codes (251)

Admissions ........................................................................ 460-6141

Admissions (toll free) .................................................... (800)-USA-JAGS

Athletics .............................................................................. 460-7121

Baldwin County Campus ........................................... 928-8133

Campus Involvement ...................................................... 460-7003

Campus Recreation ...................................................... 460-6065

Career Services ............................................................... 460-6188

Counseling and Testing ............................................... 460-7051

USA Credit Union .......................................................... 706-0255

USA Dining ....................................................................... 460-6296

Enrollment Services ...................................................... 460-6494

Financial Aid ..................................................................... 460-6231

Honors College ................................................................ 461-1637

USA Housing ...................................................................... 341-4663

Immigration and International Admissions .............. 460-6050

Marx Library ................................................................... 460-7028

Multicultural Student AŁairs ...................................... 460-6895

New Student Orientation ........................................... 460-7093

USA Mail Hub ................................................................... 414-8191

Registrar ............................................................................. 460-6251

Student Disability Services ......................................... 460-7212

Student Accounting ....................................................... 460-6195

Student AŁairs ................................................................. 460-6171

University General Information ................................. 460-6101

University Police ............................................................. 460-6312

Veterans AŁairs .............................................................. 460-6230

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SOUTHBOUND New Student Orientation

University of South Alabama Meisler Hall 2600 390 Student Center CircleMobile, AL 36688-0002

Southbound: A New Student Orientation Experience Important Fall 2020 Orientation Information Enclosed

University of South Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression), religion, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. For information, call (251) 460-6641.