1. Commuter Resources Bearcat Bound Orientation Ned Donnelly Office of the University Registrar 513-556-5890 Ned.donnelly@uc.edu www.uc.edu/advising

2. What the experts are saying… Academic Engagement –First Year Experience & Learning CommunitiesFirst Year Experience & Learning Communities –Early InterventionEarly Intervention –Supplemental InstructionSupplemental Instruction –Academic AdvisingAcademic Advising –Faculty DirectoryFaculty Directory

3. What the experts are saying… Time on Task –Tangeman University Center Quiet StudyTangeman University Center Quiet Study –Libraries/LabLibraries/Lab –Blackboard (course content, grades)Blackboard (course content, grades)

4. What the experts are saying… Social Engagement, Leadership, Out of Class Learning –Student Organizations and Activities, Student GovernmentStudent Organizations and Activities, Student Government –Student EmploymentStudent Employment

5. Commuter Resources Commuter Checklist  Food Service Food Service  Metro Public Transportation Metro Public Transportation  Parking/Auto Services Parking/Auto Services  Bearcat Transportation System (“UC Shuttle”) Bearcat Transportation System (“UC Shuttle”)  Books Books  Email, Blackboard & UC Filespace Email, Blackboard & UC Filespace  Onestop Student Service Center (registration, financial aid, billing, calendars) Onestop Student Service Center (registration, financial aid, billing, calendars)  Campus Maps Campus Maps  Virtual Tour Virtual Tour  Bearcat Card Bearcat Card

6. UC*Metro http://www.uc.edu/af/facilities/go_METRO.html

7. UC*Metro Serving UC 17 18 19 31 39 46 51 75x 78 www.go-metro.com

8. Bearcat Transportation System (BTS) & Campus Transportation System (CTS) www.uc.edu/shuttle

9. www.uc.edu/bookstore

10. www.uc.edu/ucit UCit video

11. www.onestop.uc.edu

12. Dates and Deadlines www.uc.edu/registrar

13. www.uc.edu/visitors

14. Nightwalk http://www.ucnightwalk.org/ 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sunday – Wednesday 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Thursday – Saturday (513)-558-WALK

15. www.uc.edu/food

16. Sample Student Schedule

17. Frequently asked questions Are lockers available for student use? –Rec Center, Teachers College, McMicken Hall When/how do we know UC is closed or delayed? –All radio, TV, Website, UC student email (@mail.uc.edu), 513-556-6000 recorded message, txt message notification (opt-in) Where can my laptop (hardware) be serviced? –Limited services via Student Technology Resource Center 630 Steger Center or any computer lab http://labs.uc.eduhttp://labs.uc.edu How do I rideshare? –http://www.uc.edu/campusridesharehttp://www.uc.edu/campusrideshare Does UC have a bike share program? –http://www.uc.edu/sustainability/http://www.uc.edu/sustainability/

18. www.uc.edu/welcomeweek Sunday September 19, 2:00 New Student Convocation & Investiture of President Williams Fifth Third Arena Families are invited! Students assemble 12:30-1:15 @ Armory Fieldhouse Tuesday September 21 “College Day” – Academic Orientation - Mandatory Welcome Week Highlights

19. Next up … 3:15-4:00 p.m. University Health Services Student Health Insurance Parking Services / Motorist Assistance 4:15-4:45 p.m. Student Orientation Leaders Panel 5:00-5:30 p.m. UC Parents Association & Athletics 5:45-6:45 p.m. Dinner will be provided

20. Commuter Resources Presentation Handouts & Resource Links are Available: www.uc.edu/advising