Hello, and welcome to the November parent and family newsletter!
Election Day
November brings the Presidential Election on Nov. 8. Students will need to have a picture ID to vote. A WI drivers' license, WI DOT-issued ID, military ID or U.S. Passport will work for this. If they don't have any of these, students may go to Titan Central in Reeve Union to get a free
Voter ID Card. They will need to bring their UW Oshkosh Titancard to get their Voter ID card (NOTE: their Titancard doesn't work for voting). The official website for Wisconsin voting information is:
myvote.wi.gov. This website provides a variety of information, including where to vote, what's on the ballot, how to register to vote and more.
Financial Aid for the 2017-18 School Year
Academic information
They can either call (920) 424-1268 or stop by their
office in the Student Success Center, Suite 202, to make an appointment.
If your student delayed in making an appointment and now cannot get one before their registration date, they are encouraged to work with a
Peer Advising Liaison (PAL). A PAL is a highly trained upper class student who can help them learn to read their Student Academic Report (STAR) and use TitanWeb to select some initial courses so they can register on time. Changes can be made after their advising appointment if needed.
Students should prepare for their advising appointment by reviewing their STAR and available courses in TitanWeb, making a list of questions for their advisor, and gathering a list of courses they would like to take. These tasks will help them complete the Pre-Advising Worksheet they are sent and asked to bring to their appointment.
First-year students will enroll in a QUEST II course for spring along with either Writing or Speaking, whichever they still need.
If your student isn't signed up for a January interim class, they should also talk with their advisor about this possibility. Interim is part of the fall semester and it is a three-week period where students take a class for three hours a day for three weeks. This year's dates are
Jan. 3 - Jan. 20
. If your student takes 12-18 credits a semester, there isn't an extra charge to take an interim class.There also isn't an extra charge for their residence hall room or meal plan. The only cost would be any required textbook(s). It's a great way to earn credits without the extra cost.
Career Closet
Career Services has a great resource called the
Career Closet
. They provide free professional clothing -- students are allowed to choose up to four items from the closet per semester to keep and use for interviews or work.
They accept donations of new or slightly used professional clothing. If you live in the area and would like to donate some items, contact their office at (920) 424-2181.
Titan Dollars
Titan Dollars
is money that is deposited on a student's I.D. card (TitanCard). It is a declining balance (debit) card used exclusively for on campus purchases. It can be used for food, event tickets, vending, laundry, apparel, school supplies, postal services, etc. Students who live in the residence halls already have Titan Dollars on their card through their housing contract and meal plan. However, anyone may add Titan Dollars to their card at any time. It's convenient, each to use and much safer than cash. They also save 5% on all food purchases. If a student loses their TitanCard, they can contact Titan Central to stop the use of their card -- you can't do that if you lose cash!
If you'd like to deposit funds onto your student's TitanCard,
click here and choose "Guest Deposits." You will need your student's I.D. number to make a deposit. Questions? Contact Titan Central at (920) 424-1234.
Student Health Newsletters
This month's issue of
Student Health 101 includes an article about the best ways to prep for stress and how to get to sleep when you can't. The "
the student advocate" newsletter includes information about connecting students with campus services and resources. Check them out!
Selected Upcoming Events
- Nov. 5: Last home football game! The Titans will be playing UW-LaCrosse, and special events include Titan Socks Student give-away, Alumni Day, Senior Day, Clash's Kids Day (children get in free) and Spirit Tent.
- Nov. 16: Culver's Business Model Contest. Craig Culver personally sponsors this event. Young student entrepreneurs battle it out for a $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000 award for funding their future businesses.
- Nov. 17 - 20: Arthur Miller play "All My Sons," directed by Richard Kalinoski, at the Fredric March Theatre.
- Nov. 23 - 27: Thanksgiving Recess, which begins after evening classes on Nov. 22. Classes resume on Monday, Nov. 28. The last meal served is dinner on Nov. 22 and the first meal after the break is dinner on Sunday, Nov. 27.
I hope you have a great month!
Jean
Jean Kwaterski
Assistant to the Vice Chancellor & Business Manager
Division of Student Affairs
(920) 424-4000 office
(920) 379-1046 cell
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