FRED Notes
Newsletter for New Students @ Fredonia
Gearing up for the First Day of Classes!
In case you haven't noticed, there are only a few weeks before you are #FREDBOUND!
Classes officially start on Monday, August 24!
Below are a ton of tips and information links that will be helpful as you prepare to make your way to Fredonia.
- Arrival Instruction Information
- Details about Fall Orientation
- How to receive text message reminders
- Welcome Week & Move In Weekend Events
- ABC of Academics (ANGEL, BOOKS, and Course Schedule)
- General Reminders
Beyond these notes, please refer to the following Fredonia webpages for assistance:
Orientation: http://www.fredonia.edu/orientation/index.asp
Arrival Info: http://www.fredonia.edu/orientation/fallwelcome.asp
Residence Life: http://www.fredonia.edu/reslife/
Meals/IDs/textbooks; http://fsa.fredonia.edu/
First-Year Programs:http://www.fredonia.edu/studentaffairs/fyt.asp
Academic Advising: http://www.fredonia.edu/acadadv
Financial Aid: http://www.fredonia.edu/finaid/
International Student Orientation: http://www.fredonia.edu/internationaleducation/iss/OrientationArrival.asp
You can always call (716) 673-3271 and ask for help too!
MOVE-IN & ARRIVAL DETAILS!
I ATTENDED SUMMER ORIENTATION
If you came to a summer orientation program, here are your arrival and move-in weekend instructions:
FYI:
- You should check in right at your residence hall. If you are living at home or off campus, you don't need to do anything additional, just go to class.
- You do not need to attend the Fall Orientation on 8/21.
- If you left orientation early, you can pick up your FREDCard at the FSA office during move-in (office hours are listed in the link above).
- There are no special good-bye events or housing on campus for parents during move-in.
I DID NOT ATTEND SUMMER ORIENTATION
If you have NOT attended an orientation program yet, here are your arrival and move-in instructions:
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION AND ARRIVAL DETAILS
FYI:
- Click Here to register for the Fall Orientation online. The program will run from 9am-3pm!
- If you cannot attend orientation on 8/21, please send an email to orientation@fredonia.edu explaining why you need to make alternate arrangements.
- Up to 2 family members can come to orientation, but there are only a couple workshops for them to attend.
- There is no housing available for parents on campus during move-in.
Get Reminders via Text!
There are so many things taking place during move-In weekend and the first couple weeks of class, think about joining our REMIND text messaging system to make sure you receive reminders about everything!
SPECIAL EVENTS
Start Filling UP your calendar!
The whole campus is buzzing during move-in with events for all students, here are few you might want to plan to participate in:
Friday, August 21
Don't Dine Alone
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m - Cranston Marche
If you are here for orientation and haven't meet people to eat with, don't worry!
Come join an upperclassmen for dinner, they are so excited to meet you and answer any questions you might have.
Saturday, August 22
Move-In Tent
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. -Between Williams Center and Gregory Hall
Look for a new theme every hour in the afternoon and free food begins at 12 p.m.!
Stop by for a campus tour or map, have your questions answered, enjoy live music, and
meet FRED the Blue Devil.
Sunday, August 23
New Student Convocation
3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. - King Concert Hall
Required for all new students
Official academic celebration for in-coming new first-year and transfer students. (Students only- not enough room for family)
Ice Cream Social
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Williams Center
Sponsored by Spectrum Entertainment
Catch up with old friends or make some new ones over a frosty treat of your own creation!
Click Here for more welcome week happenings!
A full list of all events will be available starting August 17 on the Fall 2015 Welcome page: http://www.fredonia.edu/orientation/fallwelcome.asp
The ABC's of ACADEMICS
ANGEL
Make sure you take a look at your courses on ANGEL. Your instructors will often post a course syllabus and text book information there! Use your E-services username and password to log in!
BOOKS
You can find what text books you need and who is the cheapest vendor online through the FSA Bookstore .
Course Schedule
You can view your course schedule in Your Connection under the Student tab.
- If you haven't been to orientation, you will be able to make changes to your preliminary schedule during the program on August 21.
- If you have been to orientation and attended the advising workshop, you currently have access to make changes to it but, be careful what you switch!
- Make sure you also check to see if all your AP or transfer credit is correct by looking at your Transcript Evaluation.
Just a few last things...
Please check your Fredonia email!
If you need help, please check out the Orientation or FY&T page for instructions.
Roommate and Housing Assignments will be sent out via email the first week of August!
If you haven't completed the housing application and you want to live on campus this fall make sure to contact Residence Life.
Remember to bring back your FREDCard!
FSA will be open during Move-In Weekend.
Don't forget all tuition bills are electronic and can be found online!
Contact the Student Accounts Office if you need help with this.
Send us your #FREDBOUND pics via Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and let us know you are coming!
We can't wait to see you!!
First-Year and Transition Programs
Email: Erin.Mroczka@fredonia.edu
Website: http://www.fredonia.edu/studentaffairs/fyt.asp
Location: 608 Maytum Hall
Phone: (716) 673-3271
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FredoniaClassof2019/
Twitter: @FredoniaU