October 13, 2004

Parent E-News

Fall Break starts this weekend, October 16, and goes through Tuesday, October 19.  Your student is probably very busy this week with exams and very ready to have a break!

There is a lot going on around campus this time of year.  Football games, plays, and concerts.  Spend time looking through the university web sites and consider coming to campus! Visit  www.memphis.edu

Midnight madness is Friday night October 15 at the FedEx Forum.  More information is available at http://gotigersgo.collegesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101104aac.htm 

Important Dates
Advising
Registrar
Financial Aid
Bursar
Residence Life
Internships
Lunch & Learn

Important Dates for Fall 2004 and 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)

ADVISING

Remind your student to set up an appointment with their advisor before November.  Spring Registration begins on November 8 and to ensure plenty of time for a good advising session, the sooner the better!

REMINDERS FROM THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE

*LAST DAY TO DROP FOR FULL SESSION – October 22, 2004
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.

*THOSE STUDENTS ATTENDING SECOND SESSION CLASSES (SIX WEEK SESION BEGINNING October 20, 2004 and ending December 8, 2004, MUST PAY THEIR FEES BY THE DEADLINE OF OCTOBER 26, 2004..

*SPRING 2005 REGISTRATION – week of November 8, 2004

Registration for the Spring, 2005 semester begins the week of November 8, 2004 through January 14, 2005.  Registration priority is based on student classification.

Before registering it is important for students to:

1. Know their 9-digit social security number and 6-digit PIN.
2. See advisors and be cleared to register.
3. Clear all registration holds. Students may be unable to register because of a registration hold. Holds should be checked on TIGERWEB. To check on holds, login to TIGERWEB “Student Services” page. Look under “Student Records” and click on the “Holds” option.
4. Obtain any Restricted Course permits. The academic departments issue these electronically. Students must register for the courses even though the permit is issued electronically. The website an http://www.enrollment.memphis.edu/registrar/r_center/howto/permits.htm provides a listing of departments to contact if the class requires a permit.
5. Register through TIGERWEB. Review schedule.

NOT TOO LATE TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR THE SPRING

     If your student did not apply for financial aid for the fall, but would like
to do so for spring, it's not too late.  Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and click on the
2004-2005 FAFSA link to apply.   The student will need a federal PIN number to
complete the application.  One can be obtained through the website at
www.pin.ed.gov.  Please do this no later than November 1 to insure that aid money
will be available for the start of the spring semester.

FROM THE BURSAR

­Reminder:  To avoid a $25 late payment fee, students who elected to pay their Fall 2004 fees using the Installment Payment Plan must pay the final installment by November 1, 2004.

RESIDENCE LIFE & DINING SERVICES

Spring 2005 Deposit Refund Deadlines
100%- November 1, 2004
50%- January 15, 2005
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Residence Life and Dining Services Office, 011 Richardson Towers.

Fall Break and Thanksgiving Holiday
The residence halls will remain open during Fall Break and the Thanksgiving Holidays.

INTERNSHIPS

Employers rate relevant work experience as the most important criteria during the job selection process. Internships provide practical, meaningful experience related to a student's career objectives and are becoming increasingly popular each year. In fact, 74% of U.S. employers hire interns. The University of Memphis Career and Employment Services want to make sure our students are equipped with the necessary tools to land a job after graduation. Internship experiences will be an invaluable asset to students during the job search.

One hundred fifty-five internships are presently posted in eRecruiting for your son or daughter to view electronically.  We normally encourage students to complete an internship during their junior or senior year. They need to begin looking for an internship 6 months before they plan to start.

For more information, visit our Internship website at:

http://academics.memphis.edu/internships/

LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES

Encourage your son or daughter to attend the new "Lunch and Learn" series to learn more about How to Prepare a Basic Resume, How to Dress Professionally, Proper Business Etiquette, The Value of Internships. Free pizza and sodas are provided.  The event is held in Wilder 400 on Wednesdays at 12:30 PM throughout the fall  Events remaining include:

October 13    Behavioral Interviewing            Nichole Truhe
              12:30 - 1:30 PM                  Youth Villages

October 20    Business & Professional Dress        Kristy Marter
              & Business Etiquette        Enterprise Rent A Car
          12:30 - 1:30 PM

October 27    Salary Negotiations            Davida Cruthird
              12:30 - 1:30 PM                Nursing Innovations

November 3    The Value of Internships        Sarabeth Beekman
          12:30 - 1:30 PM            Career Services

November 10    Resume Writing Workshop            Jerrilynn Bruner
               12:30 - 1:30 PM                    FedEx
 

From,

Your “U of M Parent Information Team”

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