Parent E-News

January 11, 2005

We hope all of you had a wonderful holiday and had a chance to spend some quality time with your child.

In a couple of days it will be time to start a new semester. . .that’s probably sad news, but also a bit of a relief for you!  We understand that, but we also miss your students and are ready and eager to have them back on campus with us!  Things are starting to gear up once again. 

• Calendar and Important Dates

•  Residence Life

• Registrar

•  Bursar

• University of Memphis Men's Basketball

• University of Memphis Lady Tigers Basketball

• Computer Information

•  Alumni Association Scholarships

 
Important Dates for Spring 2005

Link to entire Academic Calendar

http://www.enrollment.memphis.edu/registrar/calendars/academic/ay0405.htm

or the University Event Calendar

http://events.memphis.edu  (best if viewed using Explorer)

RESIDENCE LIFE

Spring 2005 Deposit Refund Deadlines

50%- January 15, 2005

Cancellations for Spring 2005 must be submitted in writing to the Residence Life and Dining Services Office, 011 Richardson Towers. 

Spring 2005 Check-In

Friday, January 14 and Saturday, January 15 from 1 PM until 4:30 PM

All assigned rooms must be claimed by 4:30 PM on Saturday, January 15.  Residents failing to check into their rooms by 4:30 PM on Saturday, January 15 will forfeit their room assignment and their $100 application/reservation deposit.  In order to prevent your room and deposit from being forfeited, you must contact the Residence Life and Dining Services Office, 011 Richardson Towers, 901-678-2295 and request to be placed on the Late Arrival’s List if you cannot check-in by this date and time.

Rental Payments for Spring 2005

Rental payments for rent for Spring 2005 are due by January 14, 2005.  Payments must be made to the Bursar’s Office.  Residents who were on the installment plan for rent for Fall 2004 must complete new paperwork in order to obtain an installment plan for Spring 2005.  If you are receiving financial aid or scholarships for the Spring 2005 Semester, all aid will be applied toward tuition first, and then applied toward any debts owed the University, such as rent.

Spring 2005 Room Change

Room change provides residents the opportunity to move to another room, floor, or building.  All residents wishing to room change will be allowed to participate in Spring 2005 Room Change.  Room Change will be Thursday, January 20 and Friday, January 21, 2005, between 1:30 PM and 4 PM.

Call Residence Life at 678-2995 with any questions you have.

REGISTRAR

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES – January 18, 2005

CHECK SCHEDULES

Students should be sure to verify the accuracy of their schedules.  Prior to the first day of classes, students should check TIGERWEB for any classroom assignment changes, and also check the Enrollment Status of each course for which they have registered. The Enrollment Status of all courses should say “Enrolled.” If your student has been issued a permit for a closed or restricted course, he/she must be sure to activate the permit by registering for the course. When a Department issues a permit, it simply gives the student permission to register for the class. Until the student registers for the class, he/she is not considered “Enrolled.”

PURGE FOR NON PAYMENT – January 27, 2005

According to University policy, students must pay for their classes by the fee payment deadline. Prior to that deadline, every effort is made by the University to warn students that they must pay their fees or risk having their registration purged. Students who have registered and have not paid their fees, or 50% (installment plan) of the remaining balance due after awards are applied, by the payment deadline will have their enrollment deleted.

BURSAR

For students who registered during regular registration, the fee payment deadline for Spring 2005 is Friday, January 14, 2005 to avoid a $100 late payment fee.  Students who register after January 14 will incur a $100 late registration fee.

Students will soon be able to view their invoices/statements online!  Be sure to have your son or daughter update their University email address and link it to their personal email if desired at http://iam.memphis.edu to make sure that they receive email reminders to view their invoices.  They will even be able to request that a copy of the reminder email be sent to YOU!  Have them watch their email for updates and additional information during January.

Registration and grade holds are placed on accounts of students who owe the University money.  Please remind your son or daughter to pay off any outstanding charges so that they may receive current semester grades and register for Summer or Fall 2005.  Account balances may be paid over the telephone at (901) 678-8600 or may be viewed and paid online at https://www.memphis.edu/cashnet/359/cgi/login.pl

Also, remember to ask your son or daughter to sign you up for a Parent PIN so that you can view and pay your student’s charges.  For more information, visit our website at http://bf.memphis.edu/finance/bursar/whatsnew.php

 UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS MEN'S BASKETBALL

The University of Memphis men's basketball team kicks off conference play this month.  Single game tickets can be purchased on the day of the game at the FedExForum.  If you need further information about men's basketball tickets please call the ticket office at 678-2331.  For more information on University of Memphis men's basketball visit www.GoTigersGo.com.

HOME SCHEDULE

January 13  vs. Marquette                  8 PM

January 15  vs. TCU                          12 PM   

January 27 vs. DePaul                           8 PM

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS LADY TIGERS BASKETBALL

The Lady Tiger basketball team has a great home schedule in the month of January.  To purchase tickets contact the Tiger ticket office at 678-2331 or purchase tickets at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse on campus on the day of the game.  For more information on Lady Tiger basketball visit www.GoTigersGo.com.

HOME SCHEDULE

January 14 vs.  Tulane                           7 PM

January 16 vs.  Southern Miss              2 PM

January 28 vs. Louisville                      7 PM

January 30 vs. Cincinnati                       2 PM 

Computer Information

Are you considering the purchase of a new computer for your student?  If so, check out the university’s recommended standards on our Information Technology standards website.  If you have any questions, you may call the IT HelpDesk at 678-8888 or submit a question to AskTOM found on the university’s home page (http://memphis.edu)

Click here for purchasing recommendations: http://support.memphis.edu/home/shopping_list.htm

Alumni Association Scholarship

The Alumni Scholars Program encourages children and grandchildren of Alumni Association members to make the U of M their first choice for higher education. If you are interested in joining please visit the Alumni Association on the web at http://www.memphis.edu/alumni for an application or call 901-678-ALUM.

Family of dues-paying Alumni Association members may join any time within the calendar year prior to the application deadline.  First-time, incoming freshmen are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The award is worth $1000/year ($500/semester). 

For an application go to:  http://www.memphis.edu/alumni/alumni_scholarship.pdf.  This year's deadline is January 31. Recipients will be notified by the end of February, and must accept by April 15, 2005.

From,

Your “U of M Parent Information Team”

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