Hello all,
Welcome back returning students and a special welcome to the new students!
As you are aware, the fall semester begins on Monday, August 31st. Below are some reminders from Dr. Mass as we begin the new academic year:
1. If you are not sure where your room is located, please go to Jubilee Hall, room 309. On the office door is the fall schedule with all the room numbers. You can also go on-line to check your room number.
2. If you have not heard from your professor, purchase your books after the first night of class. Although many students prefer to buy books on-line through Craig’s List, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and e-bay, check the SHU bookstore. Over the past couple of years the books at the SHU bookstore have come down in price to keep up with the on-line competition. You can save a lot of money buying used books. Just make sure you check with your instructor that he/she is not using a newer edition of the book.
3. Parking decals are being sold on-line or in Duffy Hall, second floor. The fee is 100 dollars for the year. It will cover you until August 31, 2016. With the part-time decal you can park anytime from 3 pm until 11 pm. Weekends are free.
4. If you did not acquire your ID, please do so sometime this week. Your ID has an 8 digit number attached to it. Among other things, you will need your ID to preregister for the spring 2016 semester in November. You can also put money into your account and use your ID card as a debit card for food and purchasing items at the bookstore.
5. Our first scheduled SPLASH (School Psychology Leadership Association at Seton Hall) meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 28th, at 6:00 PM in Jubilee Hall, room 350. Attendance is mandatory. If for some reason you cannot attend please see Dr. Mass and there will be a short assignment to do in place of the meeting.
6. A few of tips to have a successful semester:
1. Keep up with the readings.
2. Don’t wait until the last minute to cram for a mid-term or final exam. Start studying 2-3 weeks before the exam.
3. Attend classes regularly. Most instructors will take off points toward your final grade if you are out more than 2 times during the semester.
As always, both Dr. Lombardy and Dr. Mass are around if you need to communicate with them. Email is the best way to stay in touch.
Have a pleasant and productive new semester!