1. New Student Orientation

2. Welcome to the School of Education & Human Development (SEHD)
Sandy Snyder-Mondragon, PhD
Director, Academic Services
Doctoral Advisor

3. Agenda Academic Services Overview Tuition and Fees Financial Aid
Scholarships
SEHD Resources
Registration
Canvas
University Resources

4. Academic Services Overview
Academic Services provides support for all SEHD students
We are your one-stop location for everything from admissions to graduation, such as registration forms, degree and licensure completion, and other processes
Lawrence Street Center, 7th Floor (701)
(303)
Academic Advisors and staff
Bi-Weekly Update sent to your University
Review program handbook prior to beginning coursework! Save a copy of your handbook for future reference!
Student Computer lab available
Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-5pm while
classes are in session

5. Tuition and Fees Your total cost is tuition PLUS fees
Students are subject to FULL student fees when enrolled in both online plus hybrid or Denver campus courses (hybrid courses include face-to-face meetings and online components)
Students enrolled in only hybrid courses are still charged FULL student fees
Students enrolled in only online courses are responsible for paying the Information Technology and Student Information System (SIS) fees (as well as the new student and international student fees, if applicable)
More information is available at the Bursar’s website

6. Financial Aid Financial Aid Office
Student Commons Bldg, Room 5105
(303)
Submit FAFSA every year
The aid year runs from Fall to Summer
Example: FAFSA = Fall 2017 Spring 2018 Summer 2018
New FAFSA available every year Oct 1st
Contact Financial Aid directly for all fin aid questions
Enrolling in less than 5 or more than 18 credits
Receiving outside scholarships or grants
Planning to attend Summer (includes Maymester)
Changing residency for tuition purposes
Experiencing special circumstances

7. Scholarships Scholarship Resource Office SEHD Department Scholarships
Information about SEHD, CU Denver and external scholarships at
Student Commons Bldg, Room 5105
(303)
SEHD Department Scholarships
Awarded annually for fall and spring semesters as available
Awards are made for the following academic year in spring
Application is generally open Dec. 1st – March 1st
Apply for institutional scholarships in UCDAccess student portal

8. SEHD Resources Advising
New students are assigned an academic advisor and faculty advisor/mentor
Academic advisors are professional staff who assist students with program- specific advising needs, including registration, transfer credit, policies, and procedures. To schedule an in-person, phone, or Zoom video conferencing appointment, please contact your academic advisor directly:
– Curriculum & Instruction: CLDE, LLCRT, SPED, Math, Science, Social Studies
– Graduate Teacher Education
– ECE, EDHD, COUN, SPSY
– ALPS, ILT

9. SEHD Resources
Faculty advisors/mentors are professors who can assist students with academic and career-related issues
You should meet with your faculty advisor at least once a year
See your SEHD admissions letter for the name of your Faculty Advisor
More information about Faculty can be found here

10. SEHD Resources
is the official means of communication for CU Denver
Check your university student account regularly at
SEHD will ONLY send communications to your CU Denver account
Please use ONLY CU Denver when communicating with Academic and Faculty Advisors
SEHD recommends NOT forwarding your CU Denver to an off- campus address
Course evaluations (FCQ – Faculty Course Evaluations) are ed to enrolled students at the end of every semester. Your participation is essential

11. SEHD Resources SEHD Library and LSC Student Learning Commons
Lawrence Street Center, Room 700 (Library)
Room 701 (LSC Student Learning Commons includes study/smart meeting spaces and computer lab)
to reserve

12. SEHD Resources Technology
Backup electronic files and save hardcopies of ALL of your work!
Zoom: An online conferencing tool, similar to Skype with functionality useful for students, staff, and faculty such as screen sharing, group meetings, and live chat

13. SEHD Resources
education
Bookmark this website!

14. SEHD Resources
By selecting Current Students then Student Resources, you can access valuable information specifically for current students

15. SEHD Resources
The Current Student Resources page has information such as forms, the student policy handbook, and other academic resources

16. SEHD Resources
You can access program-specific information by selecting your academic program from the drop-down menu on the Current Student Resources page

17. SEHD Resources
Program pages have course plans, program handbooks, and other program-specific information and resources
Note that not all programs have information in each category

18. Registration Academic Calendar
For important dates and deadlines check the Academic Calendar
When registration begins
Drop/add deadlines
Census Date
Also review the Billing Deadline calendar

19. Registration
UCDAccess Student Portal ucdaccess
From the Student tab you can access a variety of academic and financial functions, including your Student Center by clicking All Student Functions

20. Registration In your Student Center, you can
Search for, enroll in, drop, and waitlist courses and view registration times using the Register for Classes button
How to Register for Classes
How to Waitlist
View Enrollment Dates (When to Register)

21. Registration In your Student Center, you can
View final grades and unofficial transcript and apply for graduation using the Academics button
How to View Unofficial Transcript
How to Apply for Graduation

22. Registration In your Student Center, you can
View any HOLDS on account using the Tasks – Holds button
“Advanced Registration Deposit” and “Immunization Compliance” are common holds for new student
How to Pay Registration Deposit
Immunization Requirement Information can be found here ❷

23. Registration In your Student Center, you can
View Advisor information using the Advisor button
Access financial aid information and apply for scholarships using the Financial Aid button
Pay student bills and the Advanced Registration Deposit, sign up for direct deposit, and view other account information using the Student Account button

24. Registration
You can also view videos on using your Student Center, registering, and searching for classes at
After New Student Orientation, take some time to familiarize yourself with UCDAccess and your Student Center

25. Canvas Online learning management system
Allows you to access course material, submit assignments, and engage in classes
All online and hybrid classes and some on- campus classes will use Canvas
Fully online courses are NOT self-paced
Login at
Use your UCDAccess username and password
Download the Canvas app for your smart phone or tablet

26. Canvas
By default, access to courses becomes available on the first day of classes and closes at the end of the semester
You might have access to past enrollments under the Courses tab
Download and save any material you want to access later
Your Canvas Inbox is separate from your CU Denver
Please use CU Denver to contact your Academic Advisor

27. University Resources
Find links to the Rec Center, Phoenix Center, Student Life, and more at Campus Partners
Student ID Card & RTD CollegePass
Auraria Campus ID Station, Tivoli Station (bookstore), Suite 105
ID cards and CollegePass are student fee-supported and initial cards are free with voucher provided at in-person new student orientation (Photo ID and proof of current registration required)
Obtain your CollegePass to ride local/express/regional bus and light rail

28. University Resources Auraria Library 303-556-2740
Campus Recreation at Auraria (CRA)
PER Events Center (Gym)
Health Center
Plaza Building, Suite
Office of Disability Resources & Services
Student Commons Bldg, Room
Office of Equity
Information on sexual misconduct, discrimination and harassment, and reporting an incident
Lawrence Street Center, 12th Floor

29. University Resources Student and Community Counseling Center
Tivoli
Student discounts
Dining, retail, etc.
Parking and Transportation Services
777 Lawrence Way (first floor of Parking Garage),
Campus Accessibility Shuttle Service, (303)
Tivoli Station (Bookstore)
Tivoli Student Union, Room 105
Writing Center
North Classroom, Room 4014

30. Thank you!