1. Bachelor of Social Work

2. “Who to Contact” MVNU Email Account Primary source of communication for: Records and Registration Financial Aid Student Accounts Announcements Check your MVNU email regularly

3. MVNU Portal http://my.mvnu.edu Login with User Name & Password Select “AGS Student Pages” Important Links: University Links (Webmail; Blackboard; Library) Campus Information (AGS Student Handbook) My Academics My Finances

4. Graduation Requirements Degree Requirement = 124 Semester Hours Residency Requirement = 45 Semester Hours General Education = 75 Semester Hours –39 Liberal Arts Core (English[6], Math[3], Arts & Humanities[9], Social Sciences[6], Natural Sciences[6], Liberal Arts[9] –36 General Electives Social Work Core = 49 (includes ABT3003, BIB3033)

5. Academic Performance Students are responsible for reading the section on Academic Performance in the AGS Student Handbook Requirements : Maintain a 2.50 GPA for Social Work Major Maintain a 2.00 Cumulative GPA Pass each Social Work Course with a grade of C- or above

6. Academic Integrity and Student Behavior Students are responsible for reading the information on Academic Integrity and Student Behavior in the AGS Student Handbook

7. Attendance Policy Read the policy in the AGS Student Handbook Attendance: Mandatory and part of the grade for each course. One absence permitted for a 5-week course. Coordinate absences with instructor. Will receive an automated email after an absence. Second absence results in an X grade. Documentation (personal illness, family emergency, work conflict, military duty) for change of X grade to a W must be submitted within 30 days of the absences and cover both absences.

8. Tardiness Policy Read the policy in the Student Handbook Arriving late to class or leaving early will result in a grade reduction

9. Adding or Dropping Courses Three weeks notice required for adding a course to ensure space in class and resources are available. Courses must be dropped prior to the first night of class or you will be billed and documentation will be required to change the X grade. Consider the ramifications: Prerequisites Financial Aid Delay of Graduation

10. Textbooks Delivered to classroom prior to each course. Do not take the textbooks if not taking the course. A $150 drop fee will be charged if you drop a course for which you have received textbooks. The fee will be reimbursed if book editions don’t change when you retake the course.

11. Sexual Harassment Policy Because MVNU receives federal funds from the Department of Education, we must comply with the Title IX amendment and clearly state our Sexual Harassment Policy. Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcomed sexual advances or requests for sexual favors It is immoral, illegal and not tolerated Please review the policy in the AGS Student Handbook A complaint form can be found on the MVNU portal Please review the reporting flow chart in your packet

12. Financial Aid

13. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov PIN Number MVNU AGS School Code E00782 FAFSA renewal must be completed each year

14. Financial Aid Title IV –Pell Grant –Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant –Perkins Loan –Federal Direct Student Loan Subsidized Unsubsidized

15. Stafford Loan Direct Lending Entrance Interview and Master Promissory Note www.dl.ed.gov 1-800-848-0979 School Code for Direct Lending Only G07085 Disclosure Statement

16. Other Financial Aid Ohio College Opportunity Grant Ohio Student Choice Grant Employer Tuition Reimbursement Veterans Benefits

17. Previous Student Loans To review prior loans: www.nslds.ed.gov 1-800-4FEDAID

18. Dropping/Adding Courses If you drop or add courses it may affect your financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office: –1-877-431-9610

19. Financial Aid Communications MVNU e-mail only! Please check your MVNU e-mail regularly for the following: Requests for Information Award Letters Scholarship Opportunities

20. Student Accounts

21. Student Account Invoice This is the ONLY paper copy you will receive. For future invoices you will receive an email giving instructions for submitting your invoice. Invoice completion: –Review student information –Review course schedule and amounts –Review expected financial aid –Past due balances will be noted at the bottom of the invoice

22. Payment Options Self Pay – payment is due by the first night of each course. Financial Aid – make arrangements for any balance due after aid is posted to your account. Employer Voucher – submit vouchers before each course begins. You are responsible for any unpaid balance. Employer Reimbursement: –Option A = Grade verification required. Payment is due 4 weeks after course ends. –Option B = Employer pays for each course by the course start date.

23. Credit Balance Held Sheet Do you want any credit balance on your account returned to you? The credit check process takes up to 10 business days. Contact Student Accounts if you wish to change this option.

24. Communication Through your MVNU e-mail ONLY! Check your e-mail account regularly for information on: Monthly account statements Invoices Payment reminders