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Summer Orientation Academic Session 2018 Dr. Shonah A. Hunter Department of Biological Sciences Welcome to the Haven We want you to: Connect with people at LHU, Commit to doing your best, and Complete your classes, program, and graduate!

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Dr. Shonah A. Hunter

Department of Biological Sciences

Summer Orientation Academic Session 2018

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Welcome to the Haven

We want you to:

Connect with people at LHU, Commit to doing your best, and Complete your classes, program, and graduate!

An important place to find anything

is on the LHU homepage

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Differences between high school and college

More unstructured time and freedom Responsible for your own learning Your parents’ roles Learning expectations Social life

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Major Information - Biology

 Many students do independent study research w faculty,

internships, attend and/or present at conferences.

 Graduates go to:

medical, dental, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy programs, graduate schools for Masters and PhDs, PA Dept. Env. Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildl Service, research labs, medical centers.

 Many freshmen will have classes together, first year

seminar, volunteer opportunities, social activities, clubs.

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Academic advisor

In your major Possible mentor Good resource Meet early and often

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Freshmen schedules

Developed in early July AP and college classes Accessed in MyHaven First

Year Seminar

Questions? Contact your Advisor or

Department Chair

Academic session - Sunday, August 26

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Books for classes

First Day Access Program – digital

course material – billed according to classes.

You will receive an email listing the

classes that have this access and instructions on how to access it.

Materials not part of the access

program will be available at the LHU Bookstore

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Sample Fall Schedule

FA 2018 Course Title Credits Grading Type Faculty Meets Room BIOL106-07 Principles of Biology 1 3.00 LT Hunter, Shonah A. Kutay, Amy L. MW 11: 15AM - 12: 05 PM R 2: 10 - 5: 00 PM LHUP / ULME / 232 LHUP / ECSC / 240 ENGL100-16 Composition 3.00 LT Cummings, Tracey A. MW 3: 35 - 4: 50 PM LHUP / RAUB / 308 MUSI101-06 Introduction to Music 3.00 LT Staff, Unassigned TR 8: 00 - 9: 15 AM LHUP / SLOA / AUD PSYC103-03 Adolescent Development 3.00 LT Kennedy, Erin A. MWF 10: 10 - 11: 00 AM LHUP / ECAM / G112 SCI119-01 First Year Seminar 1.00 LT Hunter, Shonah A. F 11: 15AM - 12: 05 PM LHUP / ECSC / 240 SOCI101-06 Introduction to Sociology 3.00 LT Walker, Gregory W. MWF 9: 05 - 9: 55 AM LHUP / ROBI / 115

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Sample Weekly Schedule

Times Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

8:00 – 8:50 8:00 – 9:15 Intro to Music Sloan Aud 8:00 – 9:15 Intro to Music Sloan Aud 9:05 – 9:55 Intro Soc Robi 115 Intro Soc Robi 115 Intro Soc Robi 115 10:10 – 11:00

Adol. Devel.

ECAM G112

Adol. Devel.

ECAM G112

Adol. Devel.

ECAM G112 11:15 – 12:05

Prin. Biol. 1

UH 232

Prin. Biol. 1

UH 232 First Year Seminar ECSC 240 12:20 – 1:10 1:25 – 2:15 2:10 – 5:00

Prin. Biol. 1

Lab ECSC 240 2:30 – 3:20 What are you going to do with ALL THIS FREE TIME ! 3:35 – 4:25 3:35 – 4:50 Composition Raub 308 3:35 – 4:50 Composition Raub 308 4:40 – 5:30 Evening

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General Academic Information

Math placement test Freshman Common Reading – available in

the bookstore

Desire to Learn (D2L) Office of Disability Services for Students Academic Calendar Study Abroad Global Honors Program TRIO Student Support Services Program

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Technology Tips

Devices must have an Ethernet port If not you will need a "USB to Ethernet

Adapter" so you can connect to the internet in the residence halls (buy before you come)

See Orientation packet for additional

information

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

A federal law Protects the privacy of student education

records

Students must give written permission to

release any information from their education and financial aid records.

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Some advice from 2018 graduates

 Go to class.  Study and work hard.  Don’t let lots of activities interfere with your class work.  Meet new people.  Participate in class discussions.  Ask for help if you need it.  Don’t be intimidated by professors or your advisor.

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Next steps:

Check your LHU email regularly
Begin to familiarize yourself with myHaven
Find out what books you need for your classes
Ask questions on Facebook or by using the

contact information in your packet

Read –The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Visit the LHU Class of 2022 Facebook page

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Contact information

Dr. Shonah Hunter, Biology