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New Student FAQ

Questions commonly asked by new students



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Orientation

What can I expect at orientation?


E-Mail Account Changes

I changed my e-mail user ID. I don't know what my password is to get into my account. How can I find out what my new password is?


Living on Campus

How do I find out about my room assignment and roommates name?

Can I get my room assignment/roommate changed?

How are housing assignments made?

When can I move in?

What's already provided in the rooms and what am I allowed and not allowed to bring?

What size of linens do I need?

Where are the different residence halls located on campus?

How big is my room?

How tall can my loft be?

How is safety and security on campus?

What do I do if I get homesick?

What are the policies on alcohol?


Eating

What are my meal plan options?

What are dining dollars?

How many dining dollars will I get each semester?

Where and when can I use my dining dollars?

What are the hours of the dining centers and where are they located?


Campus Locations

Where are all the computer labs located on campus?

Where can I exercise?

Where do I go if I get sick?

What are the hours of the buildings on campus, such as the Library, Union, Wellness/Recreation Center and the Health Center?


Financial Aid/Employment

How do I apply for financial aid?

What should i do with any off-campus scholarships that I was awarded?

Should I work on campus my first year at UNI?

What should I do if I have been awarded work study?

Can I still work on campus if I did not receive work study?


Classes/Studying

Who is my advisor?

How do I get the books I need for my classes?

Are study groups or tutors available?

How do you change, add, or drop a class and what is the time limit to do so?

What is a Plan of Study at UNI?

When should I declare my major?

What is a CLEP exam?

What if I have a disability and need accommodations?


Parking

Can I bring a car?

Is there enough parking on campus?

How and where can I get a parking permit?

Where should my family park when they're helping me move in?

Where should visitors park?

Where do I pay a parking ticket?

What happens if I don't pay a parking ticket?


Procedures

How do I make long distance calls from my room?

How can I access the Internet from my room?

How do I set up my voice mail account?

How do I access my UNI e-mail account?

Can I get health insurance through UNI?

Can I buy a computer through UNI, and if so, would I get a discount?


General Questions

What happens at summer orientation?

When is family weekend?

Where do I find information on my E-Bill?

What are some on-campus activities/organizations?

What are some off-campus activities?

How can I get around if I don't bring a car?

What are some important dates I will need to know (start of classes, holiday breaks, finals, etc.)?

Where can I buy UNI memorabilia (shirts, hats, keychains, etc.)?

Where can I find used items such as lofts, futons, books, etc.?

Where can I find help in dealing with stress, improving my eating habits, quitting smoking, and improving my health habits in general?


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