Orientation for Transfer Students

Get Ready for Your First Semester at D'Youville

We want to make the transition to D'Youville as easy as possible for you. Here's what you can expect at orientation:

• Meet with your academic advisor who will help you plan your fall course schedule.
• Register for classes and receive a printed schedule to take home.
• Learn about campus and take a tour
• Get to know D'Youville people before you arrive for classes

At orientation, you'll hear from D'Youville staff who will fill you in on such practical matters as:

• Living on campus and how to use your student ID card
• How to buy a parking pass and where to park
• How to find your way around campus
• Where to go for tutoring assistance and academic counseling
• How we help you finance your education
• Different payment plans that are available to you

If You're Starting in the Fall Semester

• You'll attend a half-day orientation session in June or July. We'll invite you to attend a session via postcard and email.
• Before attending your orientation you'll need to take the Skills Assessment Inventory and submit your Student Health Form (PDF) to the Health Center.

Transfer Student Orientation Dates

Start Date	Start Time	End Time
June 26	4:00 PM	10:00 PM
July 2	9:30 AM	3:00 PM
July 9	9:30 AM	3:00 PM
July 12	9:30 AM	3:00 PM

 

Registering for Orientation

Admitted students receive invitations via e-mail and print mail, to attend Transfer Student Orientation starting in mid-April. You can register by using the link in the email, starting April 15.

If You're Starting in the Spring Semester

• You'll register for an orientation/academic advisement date on November 28, December 4, or December 6, 2012
• Once you've been admitted and submitted your deposit, call the Connections Office at (716) 829-7766 to make your academic advisement appointment
• Before attending your academic advisement appointment you'll need to take the Skills Assessment Inventory and submit your Student Health Form (PDF) to the Health Center.

The Skills Assessment Inventory

Before you attend the orientation session, you must take the Skills Assessment Inventory. This exam helps us determine whether there is certain coursework you'll need to take.

If you already hold a bachelor's degree, you are exempt from the Skills Assessment Inventory.

Tip: Register for the Skills Assessment Inventory at least two weeks prior to your scheduled orientation day. Space is limited. You won't be able to register for classes until you've taken it.

Questions?

Contact Connections, your information and resource center for all things D'Youville. We coordinate student orientations and help you get acclimated to campus. Phone (716) 829-7766 or email connections@dyc.edu.

• New Student Resource Guide (PDF)

Connections Office
Jeffrey Platt, Associate VP, Student Affairs
Campus location: BFAC 101
Office Hours Mon-Thurs., 8:30 AM to 7 PM; Fri., 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone: (716) 829-7766
Email: connections@dyc.edu

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