Parent E-News
August 16, 2004

 The following topics are covered in this email
*Important Calendar Dates for 04-05
*Move-In Information from Residence Life
*Payment Information from the Bursar
*Financial Aid
*Proof of Enrollment Information from the Registrar
*Move-In Weekend Activities
*Sorority and Fraternity Rush
*Reminder about Freshman Convocation
*Information about Microsoft products at student rates
*Dining on Campus
*Campus Map
*Ask TOM

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Important Dates for Fall 2004 and Spring 2005

August 26, Th	Freshman First Program Move-In, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
August 27, Fri	Fee Payment Deadline (for all but late registration)
August, 27, Fri	Residence Hall Move-In, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
August 28, Sat	Residence Hall Move-In, 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
August 30, Mon	Classes Start
August 30, Mon	New Student Convocation, 2:00 p.m., Rose Theatre
September 2, Thur	Fee Payment Deadline for Late Registration
September 6, Mon	Labor Day Holiday
October 1-2	Homecoming - game at 1:00 p.m. on Sat
October 16-19, Sat-Tu	Fall Break
December 10-16	Exams
January 18, 2005, Tu	Classes start for Spring
March 7-13, 2005, Mon-Sun	Spring Break

Link to entire Academic Calendar

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

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Residence Life
FALL 2004 RESIDENCE HALL CANCELLATION DEADLINE

50% deposit refund deadline- August 28, 2004

FALL 2004 RENT PAYMENT FOR RESIDENCE HALLS

Students may pay their rent in full by mailing a check or money order made payable to The University of Memphis, with the student’s social security number included, to: The University of Memphis, PO Box 1000, Department 313, Memphis, TN  38148-0313.  DO NOT MAIL YOUR HOUSING PAYMENT TO RESIDENCE LIFE.  RENT MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO CHECK-IN.

FALL 2004 CHECK-IN

Thursday, August 26 - Freshmen First Program Participants Only

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Friday, August 27 or Saturday, August 28

1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Students who can not check-in by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 28 should contact the Residence Life and Dining Services Office at 901-678-2295 to be placed on a Late Arrival List in order to avoid the forfeiture of the housing deposit and the loss of the housing assignment.

RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION

Students living on campus have the opportunity to become involved with planning activities in their residence halls through the Residence Hall Association.  The first meeting will be held on Thursday, September 9 at 4:00 p.m. in the Richardson Towers Game Room.  The Residence Hall Association also provides transportation on the Krogermobile once a week for students who would like to purchase groceries.  A schedule is posted in the lobbies of the buildings after check-in.

TIGER LEARNING CENTER

The Tiger Learning Center is located in Richardson Towers South and is open and staffed 80 hours a week for tutoring, quiet study, or word processor use.

FALL 2004 ROOM CHANGE

Thursday, September 2 or Friday, September 3 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Visit www.memphis.edu/reslife for more information regarding Fall 2004 Check-In and the residence halls.

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Bursar’s Office

Just a reminder, payment for Fall 2004 semester fees is due by Friday, August 27, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. for students who registered during regular registration. For students registering during Late Registration (with $100 penalty), the deadline is 5:30 p.m. September 2, 2004.   Fees can be paid by credit card online at http://www.memphis.edu/cashnet or via the CASHNet Voice Response system at 901-678-8600. The student’s social security number/student identification number and PIN are needed to access the CASHNet fee payment site, or the student can set up a Parent PIN, which will allow YOU to go online to pay fees.  Go to
[http://bf.memphis.edu/finance/bursar/whatsnew.php] for details and “how to”

Fees may also be mailed to The University of Memphis Bursar’s Office, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 313, Memphis, TN 38148-0313, or paid at the Bursar’s Office Cashier Windows, 115 Wilder Tower.   If the payment is not received by the appropriate fee payment deadline, the student will be assessed a $100 Late Payment Fee and his/her registration is subject to cancellation.

Please visit http://bf.memphis.edu/finance/bursar to find a lot of other helpful information such as the following:

ü      How much to pay
[http://bf.memphis.edu/finance/bursar/fall/pay.php]

ü      Refund deadlines
[http://bf.memphis.edu/finance/bursar/fall/refenroll.php]

ü      How to pay fees
[http://bf.memphis.edu/finance/bursar/fall/FeePay.php]

ü      The Installment Payment Plan
[http://bf.memphis.edu/finance/bursar/installment.php]

ü      Financial Aid Disbursement information
[http://bf.memphis.edu/finance/bursar/fall/finaidref.php]

ü      How to sign up for direct deposit for speedy refunds
[http://bf.memphis.edu/forms/burs/DirectDep.pdf]

ü      TigerFund$ debit card
[http://bf.memphis.edu/finance/bursar/tigerfund.php]

You may also call 901-678-5579 with questions.

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Financial Aid

There is no deadline for applying for financial aid.  Even with less than three weeks to go before classes start, students may still seek federal assistance.  Visit The University of Memphis website and go to the Financial Aid page http://www.enrollment.memphis.edu/FinancialAid/ for information on how to apply.

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News from the Registrar’s Office

Your insurance company may require proof that your student is attending the University of Memphis. This proof is called Enrollment Verification and is available from the Registrar’s Office in person or on the web. You may request an Enrollment Verification yourself, or you may assign this responsibility to your student. Requests may be made for Enrollment Verifications throughout the year.  We will begin certifying actual enrollment the first day of classes. Requests made prior to classes beginning for a particular semester will be sent with the statement “Student has pre-registered for a future term.”  Requests are usually processed and verifications sent within 24 hours. You or your student may request an Enrollment Verification in a variety of ways.

Requests may be made in person, email, phone, or FAX:

In Person:	Go to 003 Wilder Tower and complete a verification Request form.
E-mail:	E-mail a request with the information listed below to the U of M contact (pwhitley@memphis.edu) for verification.
Phone:	901-678-2676
FAX:	901-678-1425

The University of Memphis is also a member of the National Student Clearinghouse. The University has contracted with this organization to verify degrees and enrollment. The Registrar’s Office will continue to verify enrollment for those who call or come to the office; however, you or your student may now request verification of enrollment through the National Student Clearinghouse:

Web:	http://www.studentclearinghouse.org. Information is available from this site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Mail:	The National Student Clearinghouse 2191 Fox Mill Road, Suite 300 Herndon, VA  20171-3242
E-mail:	service@studentclearinghouse
Phone:	703-742-4200
FAX:	703-742-4239

Be prepared to provide the following information when you make your request:

1.      Student’s Name.

2.      Student’s Social Security Number.

3.      Name and mailing address, or FAX number, or the organization to receive the verification.

4.      Student’s anticipated graduation date if the organization requires this.

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Move-In Weekend (Fri. Aug. 27 and Sat. Aug 28) Activities for your student: 

The Ice Cream Social
Friday, August 27, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
West Hall Lawn, just East of Patterson midway between Central and Walker
Meet the Football team and receive a free T-shirt

Movies on Alumni Mall - Friday, August 27, and Saturday, August 28, after dark – “Man on Fire” and “50 First Dates”

Sorority and Fraternity Rush

Saturday, August 28,
Women's Panhellenic Council (WPC), " Open House/Interest Tea," 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Panhellenic Bldg.
Interfraternity Council (IFC), "Open House", 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.- All Houses

Sunday, August 29, 
Women's Panhellenic Council, "Color Me Greek", 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., Panhellenic Bldg.
Pan-Hellenic Council (PHC), "Brotherhood/Sisterhood Interest Tea", 6:00 p.m.- University Center Faulkner Lounge

Wednesday, Sept. 1,
All-Greek Programming Board and Tiger Athletics~  "Blue and Gray Bash", University Center - 3rd Floor- 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
LAST DAY TO ACCEPT RECRUITMENT APPLICATIONS!!!!

PHC Interest Week~ September 5- 11
WPC Recruitment~ September 6-10
IFC Recruitment~ September 7-11

Call Greek Affairs Office at 901-678-2093 for more information or visit http://www.people.memphis.edu/~greekaffairs/

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Freshman Convocation – Monday, August 30, 2:00 p.m., Rose Theatre

Great Deals on Microsoft Software!

Any of these software packages for ONLY $75:

Office Standard Edition 2003
Office Professional Edition 2003
Office v.X for Mac Standard Edition
Windows ® XP Professional Upgrade (or any previous version)

These are full versions that can be kept even after leaving the U of M. 
Regular Microsoft support included. 
Offer limited to students only & one package per student.
No refunds 

Dining on Campus
For information concerning dining locations, foods offered, meal plans,
Tiger Funds and Declining Balance Dollars, please visit www.tigerdining.com

Move in dining hours are:

Thur., Aug. 26
FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT) 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tiger Den 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fri., Aug. 27
Richardson Towers 7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Tiger Den 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sat., Aug. 28
University Center Marketplace 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sun., Aug. 29
Tiger Den 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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Need help visualizing what is where on campus? Go to

http://map.memphis.edu/

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 Remember to “Ask TOM” if you have a question.  You can look at questions which Tom already has an answer for or you can pose new questions and they will be sent to the appropriate department and you will receive an answer.  Check this out at http://asktom.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/asktom.cfg/php/enduser/home.php or just go to the Ask TOM logo on the university home page at www.memphis.edu.  If Ask TOM doesn’t answer your questions, feel free to email parents@memphis.edu for an individual concern.

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From,

Your “U of M Parent Information Team”

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