Transitioning to College Life

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Someone! Finding my way around UT Martin App Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Someone! PEP Leader

Campus Security Make sure you always lock your door Don’t leave money laying around Take valuables home over long breaks Text-message opt-in Explain how we have great campus security, some of the features – Emergency boxes on campus, Skyhawk Card giving only people in your building access, ability to call Public Safety to escort you to vehicle or residence hall, etc.

Skyhawk Card Where to use your card Food Court Housing Captain’s Coffee Recreation Center Paul Meek Library Skyhawk Card Tips Memorize your 960 # Discounts around Martin Do not lose your card Located in on the 1st floor of the Administration Building Replacement card will cost you $15

Staying Healthy Student Health Offers: Staying Healthy: Free Counseling Services Free Health Services Minimal charges are applied No Health Insurance Needed Staying Healthy: Watch for the “Freshman 15” Free Gym Membership

Stay Around and You Won’t Drown Students make a difference! Over 150 Organizations Go to the Greek Life Session or the Get Involved! Session to find your place at UTM. The more involved you are in college, the more successful you will be. You will enjoy college much more if you stay around on the weekends – you’ll make friends faster and feel at home sooner. Students make a difference! Find out how decisions are made and get involved. Run for an office, go to a meeting, student input really counts.

Time Management Don’t procrastinate Organization Class Attendance Complete most important tasks first Organization Planner Class Attendance Turn key tasks into habits

Study Tips Go to the Library Find your preferred method of studying Databases Find your preferred method of studying Switch it up Build relationship with professors and other students

Know your Resources Professors Teaching Assistant Supplemental Instructors Student Success Center Writing Center Math Lab

Money Hometown Banking? Free Student Checking Accounts BE FRUGRAL Take advantage of campus amenities like On the Fly, Skyhawk Dining, and The Food Court.

Wait, I don’t get this to myself? Do a roommate agreement, even if you don’t think you need to! Talk to your roommate as soon as problems arise, don’t let them build up! Get help in solving problems if you can’t do it on your own Communicate! Your roommate(s) can’t read your mind and you can’t read theirs.

If I Could Do It All Over Again… Don’t expect your living situation to be perfect You can’t “study” like you did in high school Going out on a Wednesday is cool and fun, but your 8 am lab won’t appreciate it too much. The friends you have in August may notbe around in May Make memories. You will never get your first year back! Don’t expect your living situation to be perfect…..a year is a long time. You will have issues, but learn how to work through them together as roommates. You can’t “study” like you did in high school because studying two hours before the test is not really studying. Learn the best method for you early in the game. Going out on a Wednesday is cool and fun, but your 8 am lab won’t appreciate it too much. Learn to balance a social life and school. The friends you have in August may not be around in May. Accept that you are in a part in your life where you are growing and becoming your own person. ------EVERYONE IN YOUR LIFE IS A LESSON OR A BLESSING. MAKE MEMORIES. YOU WILL NEVER GET YOUR FIRST YEAR BACK.