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JaNUary 2009
Student Services
Information Bulletin
for New Students and Their Parents
From the Senior Vice President It is almost time to make your journey to The New School.
We include in this bulletin a few reminders. Be sure to attend our Orientation Programs. They are designed to
familiarize you with the resources and services that will enrich your academic experience. All of our information
regarding orientation is available on our website at www.newschool.edu/studentservices.
Have a safe trip. We look forward to meeting you.
—Linda A. Reimer, Senior Vice President for Student Services
Arrival, Welcome Weekend, and Orientations
NEW STUDENT OriENTaTiON FOr Responsibilities. Click on “Spring 2009 New com. If you have any questions about the I-20
all NEW STUDENTS Students.” To access the online tutorials, please or DS-2019 application process, please contact
The New Student Orientation for all new go to www.newschool.edu. International Student Services: 212.229.5592
students begins on Tuesday, January 20. All new or iss@newschool.edu.All international students
students are strongly encouraged to attend WHaT TO BriNg
are encourage to review the online ISS Guide at
the workshops and events. This orientation is When in doubt, leave it out. You can buy anything
www.newschool.edu/internationalstudents.
designed to familiarize students with academic in New York City and, most likely, space will be
programs, the resources and services available at limited. If you will be living in a residence hall, Arriving in New York We hope that you have
the university and university policies. Orientation please remember that open element heating devices a pleasant trip. When you arrive in the United
culminates with the winter warm-up and (hot pots, toaster ovens, etc) and halogen lights are States, you will be expected to know your rights
student activities fair on Thursday, January 29. not permitted. These items pose fire hazards and and responsibilities immediately. Please read the
the policy is strictly enforced. materials we send with your I-20 or DS-2019
very carefully and complete the ISS online
ALL ORIENTATION SCHEDULES AND WHErE TO STay
orientation.
INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT For parents joining us for the Parent Orientation
WWW.NEWSCHOOl.EDU. (January 20) who have not made hotel Don’t forget to check in with us as soon as
reservations, please visit www.newschool.edu. you get to the United States and to attend the
FOR QUESTIONS CONCERNING ORIENTATION, Click on “Spring 2009 New Students,” and then international students orientation on Wednesday,
PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF STUDENT click on “Travel and Lodging.” January 21, 3:00–5:00 p.m. The staff looks
DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITIES AT forward to meeting you.
212.229.5687 OR EMAIL Important Information Please contact International Student Services
STUDEV@NEWSCHOOl.EDU
for All International with any questions. Email iss@newschool.edu or
call 212.229.5592.
ParENT OriENTaTiON
Students
On Tuesday January 20, there will be a one-day iNTErNaTiONal STUDENT SErViCES (iSS) Important Information
orientation for parents of all new students. The If you are an international student, you should
orientation provides an overview of the services have received instructions in your acceptance
for All Students
and resources available at The New School. letter about applying for your I-20/DS-2019. STUDENT HOUSiNg
Please complete the application and submit it If you have not yet applied for student housing,
ONliNE OriENTaTiON TUTOrialS please do so as soon as possible. If you have
with corresponding financial documentation
All new students are reminded to complete the applied, you will receive information about
to International Student Services. The visa
online tutorials, including Code of Conduct, your residence hall assignment in early January.
University Policy on Sexual Harassment, application process varies at U.S. Consulates
If you have any questions, please contact the
AlcoholWise, and Financial Aid Entrance from country to country and can take anywhere
Office of Student Housing at 212.229.5459 or
Interview (for Federal Stafford loan borrowers), from one day to eight weeks for processing.
email myhome@newschool.edu.
prior to their arrival. Students who do Please remember that you must not arrive in
not complete the online Code of Conduct the United States more than 30 days before the
and Sexual Harassment tutorials will be program start date on your I-20 or DS-2019.
contacted by the office of Student Rights and Don’t forget to pay the SEVIS fee at www.fmjfee.
Emergency Contact Form My.NEWSCHOOl.EDU
A reminder that you should be logging into
Student Health Services
A reminder to complete the online Emergency my.newschool.edu, the university’s portal, STUDENT HE alTH iNSUr aNCE
Contact Form as soon as possible. If an for information about your student account, If you plan to waive the Student Health
emergency should arise, it may be necessary announcements and updates that may require your Insurance coverage, but have not submitted
for the university to access the information attention, and university news. If you have not the online waiver form, please do so as soon
provided on this form. To complete the online received your login information, you will receive it as possible to avoid charges on your account.
form, please go to www.newschool.edu, click on when you arrive on campus for orientation. The waiver form is only available online at
“Spring 2009 New Students”, and then click on www.universityhealthplans.com. Select the
“Emergency Contact Form.” Starting this fall semester, Student Services has “New School” link and enter 812804 as your
a new Calendar of Events including events, Policy Number.
Student Financial Services workshops, and recreational programs offered by
Student Development and Activities, Intercultural iMMUNiZ aTiON DOCUMENTaTiON
FiNaNCial aiD aWarD lE T TEr Support, Health Education, International Student In order to register for classes, all degree-seeking
If you have applied for financial aid and have Services, and Career Development. The calendar students are required by New York State law
not received your award letter, please make of events will also include student organization to submit proof of immunization: two measles
sure your file is complete by logging on to meetings and special events. The calendar will be vaccines, one mumps vaccine, and one rubella
my.newschool.edu or calling the Office of accessible at my.newschool.edu. We encourage you vaccine after your first birthday, unless you
Student Financial Services at 212.229.8930. to log on daily so you can take advantage of all were born before 1957. Students are also
that we have to offer. required to read information and make a
Enhanced Services ME al Pl aN
decision about whether they want to be
immunized against meningitis. Please visit
Log on to MyNewSchool (my.newschool.edu) You have already received information about the Student Health Services website at
to learn more about the following services: meal plans at The New School. New students www.newschool.edu/studentaffairs/health/
residing in the 13th Street, Loeb, Marlton, or call 212.229.1671 option 1 to learn more
ElECTrONiC rEFUNDS DirECTly TO and 20th Street residences are automatically about these requirements.
yOUr BaNK aCCOUNT enrolled in a mandatory meal plan.All students
Your refund can be deposited directly to your are eligible to enroll in the “Dining Dollars” STUDENT DiSaBiliT y SErViCES
savings or checking account! Sign up now. meal plan program and may do so during New If you have a disability and want to request
For students who are using a Parent Loan Student Orientation. You may also enroll in accommodations, please be sure to submit your
for Undergraduate Students to finance their this program or add money to your declining self-identification form that you received in your
educational expenses, a paper refund check (if balance account at any time during the Student Services Pre-enrollment Packet. If you
applicable) will still be sent to the parent borrower. semester by visiting the Campus Card Services have specific questions, please contact the Office
Office, located at 66 West 12 Street, room 409. of Student Disability Services at 212.229.5626.
PayMENT Pl aN
For more information,on the Declining Dollars
The payment plan for spring 2009 uses real- NEW SCHOOl alErTS
Meal Plan, cafeteria locations and hours, please
time information about your student account to New School Alerts is a notification system
visit www.dineoncampus.com/thenewschool.
calculate charges and payments. Enroll now. designed to provide quick and reliable mass
NEWCarD communication for students, faculty, and staff
WEBCHECK/aCH PayMENT regarding potential or actual emergencies. The
You have already received information about
Payment can now be made online using your New School Alerts system will send messages
the newcard, the university’s campus card that
checking or savings account. to cell phones (text and voice), landlines, and
functions as your ID, library card, and meal
plan declining balance card. The best way to email addresses during a crisis or emergency
DESigNaTE aUTHOriZED USErS
obtain your newcard and avoid waiting in line at The New School. The system may be used
Students can designate authorized users (parents,
is to submit your photo online by January 10, to alert the New School community about
relatives, guardians, employers, etc.) to view their
2009 so that your newcard will be available weather-related closings or a dangerous situation
accounts and make payments on their behalf.
when you arrive on campus. For information on campus. To register or update your contact
ElECTrONiC iNVOiCES about the newcard and the online submission information, please log in to my.newschool.edu,
In an effort to offer greater access to invoice of your photo, please review the New Student click on the New School Alerts tab, and follow
and payment information, as well as reduce our Checklist or visit www.newschool.edu/card. the instructions.
impact on the environment, we issue electronic
invoices. Initially you will receive a paper
pre-bill at your official address, thereafter you
a rEMiNDEr aBOUT FiNal Tr aNSCriPTS
All final transcripts must be submitted to your We look forward to
will receive a notification to your New School respective Admissions Office. Your student file
must be complete before you register for classes.
seeing you in January!
(@newschool.edu) email account when an
electronic invoice is ready to be viewed. W W W.NEWSCHOOl.EDU
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