International Students Needed! - FYS Section 13
 Welcome, new international students, to the University of Mount Union! I am
Dr. Oyabu-Mathis, professor of Sociology; I was once an international student on the Mount Union campus myself many years ago. Grown up in Hiroshima, Japan, coming to Mount Union truly was a dream come true for me. Now I enjoy teaching Sociology, a discipline that examines the impact of social and cultural forces on the lives of people. I am writing this message to you today because I teach a section of FYS (First Year Seminar) called "Different Realities: Cross-Cultural Encounters." I need international students in this class! In this very small class, you, as an international student, will have a chance to get to know your American classmates closely. You'll have chance to share your culture with them and they will help you learn about U.S. culture. This class provides an opportunity to learn American culture while teaching others about your home culture and to make great friends that will last for the entire 4 years and beyond. I encourage you to sign up for this section (Section 13) of FYS! I look forward to meeting you and having you in my section of FYS in the fall! ALL THE BEST.
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Upcoming Dates
July 31: Deadline to Pay Tuition Bill
August 15/16: International Student Move-In Dates
August 17: International Orientation
August 18: Preview (Including Course Registration)
August 19-21:
All New Student Orientation
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Upcoming Newsletters
July: Before You Get to Campus
August: Getting Involved
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Online Pre-Arrival Modules
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It's June! That means you are less than three months away from your arrival to the University of Mount Union! In order to succeed in your studies in the U.S. you will want to familiarize yourself with the American Classroom.
To get a jump start, visit Module 5: The American Classroom. Here you can find information about general classroom rules, professor-student interactions, plagiarism, the library, and alternative websites for purchasing textbooks!
To help you succeed at the University of Mount Union and American culture, we have created a Pre-Arrival International Student Orientation just for you! This online orientation is a series of modules about immigration basics, arriving on campus, choosing housing options, important dates, cell phone and banking options, American slang, how to get involved on campus, the American Classroom and much more.
For more information about how to access the online modules, watch these helpful videos!
How to respond to a discussion
How to upload to the dropbox
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Thinking About Your Major
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Even if you haven't decided on a major quite yet, there is plenty of time to
learn all about them on our website! You can also spend some time looking at what
possible professions you might pursue with a degree from Mount Union.
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Integrative Core
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The Integrative Core at the University of Mount Union is a collection of foundational courses that ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Extending throughout all four years of your college career, this unique curriculum will allow you to explore a variety of topics and ideas through four levels that build on skills learned previously. The Integrative Core enhances the learning developed through your major and minor and provides for the development of complex thinking and effective communication skills - all of which you will need to be successful in life after college.
The Integrative Core comprises eight courses totaling 32 credit hours of coursework. These courses include:
- One First Year Seminar taken in the first semester
- Four Foundations courses (one from each of the four Foundations areas - humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and arts) that should be completed by the end of the sophomore year
- Two Themes courses taken during the junior year
- One Capstone course taken during the senior year
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What is the WOC Portfolio
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The Written and Oral Communication (WOC) Portfolio is part of Mount Union's General Education Program-The Integrative Core (IC). It is a "mid-career checkpoint" regarding your development as a writer and speaker. The portfolio will be electronic and will consist of materials that you will select from assignments you've completed in the IC up to that point: Foundational Knowledge courses (Arts-A, Natural Science-N, Humanities-H, & Social Science-S). Students may satisfy no more than two IC Foundational Knowledge requirements with transfer credit. Transfer students must take at least two of the four Foundation courses (A, N, H, or S) at Mount Union.
Because the WOC Portfolio is what Mount Union students complete instead of a "College Writing" and "Public Speaking" requirement that most universities use, all new Mount Union students must complete the WOC Portfolio. But you are not alone! Not only are there tons of resources online to help you through the process, but you can also visit the Digital, Writing and Oral Communication Studio (DWOC) for help from consultants who have successfully navigated this process.
All students must pass the WOC Portfolio and have all other IC requirements met before they can enroll in the IC Senior Capstone. The Senior Capstone is required to graduate from the university.
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Registration Process
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When you complete your Preview reservation form, you will be asked to complete an academic information form. This information will be sent to our Registrar and they will use this information to develop a base schedule. When you get to campus in August, you will have time at Preview to finalize and make any adjustments to your schedule, with the help of a faculty advisor.
- The average course load is 16 credit hours during your first semester.
- Be sure to read about the credit breakdown and meet with your academic advisor each semester to stay on track with meeting all requirements needed for graduation
- If you are a four year degree seeking student, your FYS instructor will serve as your academic advisor until you declare a major.
- If you are a transfer student, you will be assigned an advisor based on your intended major.
- If you are an exchange student, the faculty who you have been in contact with throughout the summer will serve as your advisor.
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Accessing Self-Service
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Self-Service is the system you will use to register for your courses. Below are some helpful videos to show you how to navigate self-service. We recommend that you watch these videos prior to coming to campus, so you are able to use the system during course registration.
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Center for Student Success
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The friendly staff in the Center for Student Success will provide you with the necessary support needed to succeed on campus. The Center, located in the Hoover-Price Campus Center, is comprised of the following three offices:
- Office of Students in Academic Transition: Marci Muckleroy, coordinator of students in academic transition, will be ready to help you! She specializes in helping students identify academic interests in order to determine the right major, learn about related careers and decide on the best major for their goals.
- Office of Academic Support offers a variety of support services to help students manage their course work, improve their study and time management skills and succeed in challenging classes. They provide individual academic counseling, coordinate the free academic tutors available to all students, and train student success mentors who will also work one-on-one with their peers who might need additional support. This office also works with students who have been admitted conditionally with a requirement to schedule regular meetings throughout the Fall 2016 semester.
- Office of Career Development: Can you envision the time when you'll be ready for internships, a job, or graduate school? Sara Fugett, director of career development, helps guide students in the development of a personal career strategy that includes identifying major-related career fields, securing internships, building job search strategies and targeting career leads. Career Development offers a variety of services including resume review, mock interviews, on-campus recruiting, professional school and job fairs, and much more!
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Making Travel Arrangements
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We know it can be expensive to make international travel arrangements, so we have some tips just for you.
- We suggest flying into Akron-Canton Airport. Mount provides transportation to and from the Akron-Canton airport, which will save on travel costs once you land. To use this service, please complete the Transportation Request Form by August 1 so we are able to arrange a shuttle to pick you up. A confirmation will be sent to you once the driver has been assigned for the shuttle approximately 1 week prior to your arrival.
- If you plan to purchase a roundtrip ticket, it is encouraged to schedule your flight home after all final exams are over. The last day of finals for Fall 2016 is Friday, December 16. You can find the academic calendar online here.
- You can find more travel information on the Pre-Arrival Module.
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New Raider News Email Series
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From now through mid-August, you'll receive a monthly New Raider News issue from Mount Union with everything you need to know before arriving on campus in August. These emails will contain information on upcoming to-do items, opportunities in the classroom and beyond, campus resources, getting involved, and preparing for the start of classes! Have a question you'd like to see answered in a future email? Email us at [email protected].
Is this your first email from us? Check out our past issues to see what else has been sent!
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Class of 2020 Facebook Group
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Join the official University of Mount Union Class of 2020 Facebook Group today!
 Get to know your classmates- Receive updates on upcoming events and important information
- Learn more about academics, housing, student life, dining, etc.
- Share photos and videos
- Ask questions (we'll answer!)
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