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Transfer students please click
here for advising and registration information (Richmond Campus).
What
Is Orientation?
The Orientation Program is required for all new freshmen;
new freshmen are required to have completed ACT testing before arriving
at EKU so that course placement and advising can be handled effectively.
The program includes time to meet with academic advisors, register
for classes, tour one of the residence halls and the campus in small
groups, and gather information on campus activities and services. The
Orientation Program also includes special sessions for parents and
guests, to involve them in the process of helping their students succeed.
Families are also invited to join the EKU Family Network.
At orientation, students receive a book to read in preparation
for New Student Days
which will be held a week prior to the beginning of fall classes. (The
book selection will be interesting and will challenge new students to
think critically, and hopefully, will inspire students to work toward
academic achievement. This activity is important because it will give
students an encounter with new academic processes. The book will be
used for panel discussions, the author's lecture and other select activities
when students return to campus for New Student Days).
Special Assistance
Parents, guests or students requiring special assistance
or interpreters for the hearing-impaired should contact Ms. Teresa
Belluscio, Coordinator for the Disabilities Office, (859) 622-2933,
at least one week prior to the event.
Important
Placement Testing Information!
In order to be advised and register
for classes, you must have ACT (or SAT) scores and placement tests
(if required) on file. If you have an ACT score below 18 in reading, English, or
mathematics, or a combined SAT score of less than 870 in mathematics
and critical/verbal reading, you must take placement tests.
Placement
testing is only offered on the orientation dates hightlighted in
green. If you have to
take placement tests and are signed up for an orientation session
where testing is not offered, you must make arrangements to take
the placement test(s) prior to your orinetation date. Click
here for more testing information and dates.
When
Is Orientation?
Freshman Orientation Dates for
Fall 2008 Semester (Richmond Campus Only)
Students may choose to attend a one-day orientation
or a two-day enhanced orientation. The dates for both types are listed
in the chart below. Students attending the two-day program are required
to spend the night on campus. (Fee information is listed below the
program schedules.) If you are a non-traditional student, please call 859-622-2285 for registration information.
The
orientation dates below are listed according to which colleges
will be advising and registering students for classes on that
date. You must attend a session that is listed
in the column below the college your major falls under.
*Note: If you are unsure which college your major is in,
Click Here. |
Arts & Sciences |
Business & Technology |
Education |
Health Sciences |
Justice & Safety |
Undeclared |
April 17
(closed) |
April 17
(closed) |
April 17
(closed) |
April 17
(closed) |
April 17
(closed) |
April 17
(closed) |
April 18
(closed)
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April 18
(closed)
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April 18
(closed)
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April 18
(closed)
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April 18
(closed)
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April 18
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April 19
(closed) |
April 19
(closed) |
April 19
(closed) |
April 19
(closed) |
April 19
(closed) |
April 19
(closed) |
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June 10
(closed) |
June 10
(closed) |
June 10
(closed) |
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June 11
(closed) |
June 11
(closed) |
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June 11
(closed) |
June 12
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June 12
(closed) |
June 18
(closed) |
June 18
(closed) |
June 18
(closed) |
June 18
(closed) |
June 18
(closed) |
June 18
(closed) |
June 23-24
(closed) |
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June 23-24
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June 25-26
(closed) |
June 25-26
(closed) |
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June 25-26
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June 27-28
(closed) |
June 27-28
(closed) |
June 27-28
(closed) |
July 10
(closed) |
July 10
(closed) |
July 10
(closed) |
July 10
(closed) |
July 10
(closed) |
July 10
(closed) |
July 11 |
July 11 |
July 11 |
July 11 |
July 11 |
July 11 |
July 15 |
July 15 |
July 15 |
July 15 |
July 15 |
July 15 |
July 16 |
July 16 |
July 16 |
July 16 |
July 16 |
July 16 |
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For fall
semester transfer information, please click here.
Please note: a specific date will be assigned to each
student.
While there are several dates listed, it is important
that you attend the specific date you are assigned. That date will
be included in the confirmation packet you will receive after you
sign up for a date.
Fall
2008 Freshman Orientation Schedule
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One Day Programs (All colleges and
undeclared students)
April 17, 18, 19
(NOTE: Specific times for events will be posted soon. Please check back.) |
| Components will include:
- PLACEMENT TESTING
- Welcome and Informational Presentations
- Academic Showcase
- Student Success Showcase
- Advising & Registration
- Guest Orientation
Orientation check in:
7:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. (those taking placement tests)
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. - (those NOT taking placement tests) |
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One Day Programs (All colleges and
undeclared students)
June 18 & July 10, 11, 15
(NOTE: Specific times for events will be posted soon. Please check back.) |
| Components will include:
- Welcome and Informational Presentations
- Academic Showcase
- Student Success Showcase
- Advising & Registration
- Guest Orientation
Orientation check in:
8 a.m. - 9 a.m. |
One Day Programs (College specific)
June 10 (Health Sciences, Justice & Safety, Undeclared)
June
11 (Business &
Technology, Education, Undeclared)
June 12 (Arts
& Sciences, Undeclared)
(NOTE:
Specific times for events will be posted soon. Please check back.)
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Components will include:
- Welcome and Informational Presentations
- Academic Showcase
- Student Success Showcase
- Advising & Registration
- Guest Orientation
- College Workshop (Presentations by College Advisors,
faculty, Deans, etc.)
Orientation check in:
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Two Day Programs (College specific)
June
23-24 (Arts &
Sciences and undeclared students)
June 25-26 (Business
& Technology, Education, and undeclared students)
June 27 -28 (Health
Sciences, Justice & Safety, and undeclared students)
(NOTE: Specific times for events will be posted soon. Please check back.)
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Components will include:
- PLACEMENT TESTING
- Welcome and Informational Presentations
- Academic Showcase
- Student Success Showcase
- Advising & Registration
- Guest Orientation
- College Workshop (Presentations by College Advisors, faculty,
Deans, etc.)
- Overnight stay for students - (REQUIRED)
- Social activities for students
- Additional family & guest programs
Orientation check in:
8:30 a.m. -9 a.m. (Check in at hall for those taking placement tests)
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. - (Check in at hall for those NOT taking placement tests)
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Information
for Parents and Guests
In addition to the group orientation sessions for students,
a special program will be offered for family members and guests. An
opportunity will be provided to meet with administrators from various
divisions of the University. Financial Aid, Student Accounting Services,
Health Services, Dining Services, and Bookstore representatives will
be available to answer questions. A guided tour will also be available
on request.
Orientation
Fee
Fall
2008 Semester Orientation Fee for Freshmen
April, June, July (1 day sessions)
= $50 per student
- Fees for freshmen include: AM break, lunch,
afternoon reception, all materials, the orientation guide and parking.
Guest fee = $10 per person (Children 3 and under are free)
- Fees for guests include: AM break, lunch, afternoon
reception, all materials, the family calendar and handbook.
June (2 day sessions) = $100
per student
- Fees for freshmen include: overnight stay, dinner,
breakfast, lunch and reception, all evening entertainment, all advising
materials, orientation guide and parking.
Guest fee = $25 per person (Children 3 and under are free)
(Guest fee does NOT
include overnight housing for guests.)
- Fees for guests include: dinner, breakfast,
lunch, afternoon reception, all materials, the family calendar and
handbook, and evening programs.
(Orientation fees must
be paid prior to your orientation session.)
Overnight
Housing
(available for June & July orientation sessions
only)
(top) Housing is available for students and parents who desire
overnight accommodations in Eastern's residence halls on the evening
prior to their scheduled orientation. There will be a $12 charge for
each student and $12 for each parent or guest. Linens are provided for
students and guests but you are welcome to bring your favorite blanket
or pillow if you like. Please do bring any personal items you may need
(soap, shampoo, etc.). You must call (859) 622-1515 to make a reservation
to stay overnight. Additional housing information will be included in
later mailings.
Students attending a two-day orientation
session in June are REQUIRED to spend the night on
campus. The $100 orientation fee for those sessions includes overnight
housing for the student.
EKU
Developmental Education Program
The Developmental
Education Program at Eastern Kentucky University helps students
achieve academic success by developing or enhancing skill level proficiencies
in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics needed for success
in college-level courses. At EKU and other colleges and universities
nationwide, students must demonstrate basic skill proficiencies in the
areas of reading, writing, and mathematics as determined by ACT or placement
test scores. Since these proficiencies are determined through the ACT
test, all students are responsible for having ACT scores and subscores
on file at the University. Before confronting a rigorous academic program,
students identified through testing as needing additional help in these
basic skill areas are placed in developmental courses designed to improve
their skills.
Students have the opportunity to take University Placement
Tests to demonstrate basic skill proficiencies. To schedule placement
tests please contact the Office of Academic Testing at 859-622-1281.
Practice placement tests and testing opportunities are available at
www.testing.eku.edu.
ACT
Test
ACT scores and subscores provide essential information
used during advising and registration. If you have not taken the ACT
test, please contact ACT, your high school counselor, or the Office
of Academic Testing about scheduling the test. When you take the test,
please make sure that an official copy of your scores is sent to Eastern
Kentucky University. If you cannot schedule the exam in your home community
or you would like to retake the exam, EKU offers a Residual ACT exam.
You may contact the EKU Office of Academic Testing (859-622-1281) to
make arrangements to take the Residual ACT on the Eastern Kentucky
University campus prior to orientation.
If you have taken the national ACT, you must make sure
that the results have been reported to the Office of Admissions at Eastern
Kentucky University.
Reserving
Your Place in Orientation
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- Once you have received your invitation from EKU to attend orientation
and have registered online,
we will send you a letter notifying you of your confirmed registration
date. (If you have not received a letter confirming your registration
within three weeks, please call the Orientation Office (859)
622-2285.)
- You should participate in orientation only on the date assigned
and noted in the confirmation letter you receive. If you must change
or cancel the date of your orientation because of an emergency,
please call the Orientation Office to reschedule. Please also
free free to call the office about any questions about registering
for orientation.
EKU Orientation Office
- (859) 622-2285
Scholarships
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Additional Resources for Scholarships
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www.fastaid.com
- Claims to be the world's largest and oldest private-sector scholarship
database.
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www.fastweb.com
- Provides access to a scholarship search database containing 600,000
scholarships.
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www.free-4u.com
- Provides information about hundreds of scholarships by category,
i.e. major, religion, state, etc.
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www.freschinfo.com
- A scholarship database that lists more than 2,000 sources offering
approximately 169,000 awards.
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Additional Resources for Financial
Aid
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www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Allows you to file for and complete online the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid.
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www.nasfaa.org
- Offers all the information you'll need regarding financial aid.
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www.salliemae.com
- Gives information geared to the student borrowing money for college.
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www.students.gov
- Your source for government information about resources, services,
financial aid.
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