• Tuesday, December 9, 2008

• Friday, January 16, 2009

• Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Each day begins with Check-in at 9:00 a.m. and the 1st meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. The day typically concludes between 1 and 3pm, depending upon the time students spend in their academic department, completing administrative tasks and optional tours.

When can students expect to receive information?

By mid-November, the Orientation Office will begin mailing information about the Transfer Planning Conferences to all admitted students. This includes a Reservation Card to select a preferred date, an Orientation Payment Transmittal Form to accompany the $80 fee and a return envelope in which to mail materials.

When the Orientation Office receives the student's Reservation materials, a confirmation of the Transfer Planning Conferece date will be sent to the student and an appointment will be arranged in the student's academic department. Students will also receive information that includes:

• When and Where to Report
• Map of Campus and Directions
• Temporary Parking Permit

Who is eligible to attend each date?

Tuesday, December 9, 2008:

To be eligible to attend the December 9th Conference, your $150 Admissions Deposit must be received in the Student Financial Services Office and your Orientation Reservation Card and Conference Fee must be received in the Orientation Office on or before Monday, December 1st.

Friday, January 16, 2009: (Primarily for commuter students. Residence halls do not open until Sunday, January 18 at 11:00am)

To be eligible to attend the January 16th Conference, your $150 Admissions Deposit must be received in the Student Accounts Office and your Orientation Reservation Card, Conference fee and Orientation Payment Transmittal Form must be received in the Orientation Office on or before January 9th.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009: (particularly appropriate if you plan to live in a residence hall )

To be eligible to attend the January 20th Conference, your $150 Admissions Deposit must be received in the Student Accounts Office and your Orientation Reservation Card and Conference fee and Orientation Payment Transmittal Form must be received in the Orientation Office on or before January 9th.

How to sign up for your preferred date?

To reserve a Transfer Planning Conference date, you must:

1. Complete the Reservation Card and return it along with your $80 Orientation fee and Orientation Payment Transmittal Form to the Orientation Office

2. Return materials by the December 1st deadline to attend the December 9th conference or by the January 9th deadline to attend the January conferences.

If students are unsure if their materials will reach the Orientation Office by the deadline, they should call 518-442-5509 to inform us of their intent to participate.

Keep in mind that students are assigned on a first-come basis, so return your materials as soon as possible with your preference.

Students will receive a confirmation from the Orientation Office indicating that the student's materials were received and that we are preparing for their arrival. This will contain information necessary for transfers to prepare prior to attendance.

Additional Important Dates for Transfer Students:

As soon as possible after admission	Pay $150 Admissions deposit
Sunday, January 18, 2009	Residence Halls open at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009	Classes Begin

Other Useful Links:

Advisement Services Center — Click on General Education, Undergraduate Bulletin, Schedule of Classes There is information here that you should read prior to attending the conference.
   http://www.albany.edu/advisement

Career Development Center
   http://www.albany.edu/cdc

Health Services Forms (required)
   http://www.albany.edu/health_center
Click on "Health Forms," then on "Required Immunization and Health Information" that is in the first paragraph.

Transfer FAQ's:

• I want to register for classes. Can I do so anytime?

• How will I know what courses transferred?

• I have been taking courses at UA through the General Studies program. I was just admitted to a degree program. Since I've been taking classes, do I have to attend a Planning Conference?

• What about Day Care Services?

• What kinds of services exist for off-campus living?

• What kinds of on-campus housing opportunities are available?

• What is a Degree Audit Report?

• Are health forms required prior to my attendance at UAlbany?

• Is there a Parents Orientation?

I want to register for classes. Can I do so anytime?

All students must consult with an academic advisor before registering for classes. This may occur prior to or during the Transfer Planning Conference, depending on your major. When you sign up for a Conference, your academic information is sent to your advisor for review.  The "New Transfer Student" website (www.albany.edu/advisement) provides additional information. Tours and information sessions are offered during the Conference. Additionally, since there are a number of administrative details that need to be accomplished before the start of classes, the Planning Conference is designed to provide these.

How will I know what courses transferred?

Your Transfer Evaluation Report will be prepared by Undergraduate Admissions and will be available to you through MyUAlbany. This document and the related Degree Audit Report will be reviewed with you at the Transfer Planning Conference.

I have been taking courses at UA through the General Studies program. I just got admitted to a degree program. I've been taking classes, so why do I have to attend a Planning Conference?

Students who have been taking courses at UA and are admitted to a degree program must also consult with their academic advisor. The Planning Conference affords you the opportunity to be oriented to your academic department. Additionally, since there are a number of administrative details that need to be accomplished before the start of classes, the Planning Conference is designed to provide these.

What about Day Care Services?

There are a number of day care services offered throughout the capital district area. You may wish to consult the yellow pages of the phone book for locations and phone numbers. Additionally, there is a day care center on campus. Information for U-Kids Day Care can be accessed on line at: http://www.campuschildrenscenter.com/

Please keep in mind that wait-lists exist for many day care centers, so contact those of interest as soon as possible once you are considering UA.

What kinds of services exist for off-campus living?

There are many opportunities available to transfers in the capital district area who wish to live off campus. You may wish to obtain further information from the UA web site at http://www.albany.edu/housing/living/rl_offcampushousing.html.

You may also want to review classified listings in the Albany Times Union newspaper at http://timesunion.com/classifieds
Click on apartments.

What kinds of on-campus housing opportunities are available?

The University offers a variety of exciting on campus living options for students. These include cable, phone, and internet access. Please see our web site at http://www.albany.edu/housing/

What is a Degree Audit Report?

The Degree Audit is an excellent tool that you and your advisor will use while you are here to follow your progress toward your degree. It outlines your degree requirements, and how the courses you've previously taken fit that plan, and indicates requirements that must still be fulfilled. For more information, go to http://www.albany.edu/registrar/dars.html

Are health forms required prior to my attendance at UAlbany?

Please return the "Required Immunization and Health Information" as soon as possible but no later than the 1st day of classes. This is important because New York State law now makes it mandatory that institutions of higher education administratively withdraw students from classes that are not in compliance.

 Please visit http://www.albany.edu/health_center.
Click on "Health Forms," then on the link in the text on the right side of the page.

Is there a Parents Orientation?

On December 9, 2008, January 16, 2009 and January 20, 2009, there are optional parents programs that are concurrent and separate from the student program. Check-in is at 9:00 am. The program concludes at 12:30pm. Lunch is on your own. Campus tours take place at 1:30 pm. Students and parents should expect that their programs are separate from one another.

last updated 11/04/2008