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COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT OF THE
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TIPS FOR PARENTS OF FIRST SEMESTER
FRESHMEN
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
TUTORING
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS THEATRE
AND DANCE
RESIDENCE LIFE AND DINING SERVICES
INFORMATION
October
16-19,
Saturday-Tuesday
Fall Break
October
21-22, Friday and
Saturday
Homecoming
October
21,
Friday
Last Day to drop Full and Regents classes
November
14-23
Spring 2005 Registration, by classification
December
9-15,
Friday-Thursday
Exams
December
17, Saturday, 9:30
a.m.
Commencement, FedEx Forum
January
17,
Tuesday
Spring Classes Start
March 7-13,
Monday-Sunday
Spring Break
For a
more dates, please view either the
Academic Calendar
www.enrollment.memphis.edu/registrar/calendars/academic/ay0506.htm
or the University Event
Calendar
(best if viewed using
Explorer)
COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT OF THE
MONTH
The
In 2005, U of M students raised over $118,000 for St. Jude
Children's
Don’t forget about University of Memphis Homecoming October 21 and 22. It will be a weekend full of great events. Click on the link above for a complete schedule of activities going on throughout weekend.
- October 18: Last Day to Register for a 2nd Session Class With No Late Fee
- October 19-20: Late Registration for 2nd Session ($100 Late Fee)
- October 20: 1st Session Grades Available on TIGERWEB
- October 21: Last Day to Drop FULL & REGENTS Sessions Classes
Registration for the Spring 2006 semester begins the week of November 14, 2005 and runs through January 13, 2006. Students may register beginning on the dates below:
Students who are unclear about their classification, can check their Registration Status on TIGERWEB:
www.enrollment.memphis.edu/registrar/r_center/howto/reg_stat.htm
It is always a good idea for students to check their Registration Status on TIGERWEB before registration opens. In addition to identifying student classification, the Status screen also lets students know if they have any Holds that will prevent registration. TIGERWEB will not let students register before their classification’s date, and it will not let them register if they have any Registration Holds. Students should review their schedules immediately after registering and again just before the first day of classes: class building and room assignments are sometimes changed at the last minute.
The
Now is the time to get FLU SHOTS!! We are administering the influenza immunizations at various times and locations across campus. Information is available on flyers, in the Helmsman newspaper, and in Student Health Services. Call 678-2287 for more information.
TIPS FOR PARENTS OF FIRST SEMESTER
FRESHMEN
Parents: What you can do to help your son or daughter adjust to being a first semester freshman at the University of Memphis?
Listen – The transition from high school for most students will include interactions with new friends and acquaintances, faculty, staff, and advisors. However, don’t be surprised when they turn to you for support and encouragement. It is important that you do not rush to judgment and giving quick solutions. Besides when you tell them what to do, more than likely, they will say “I already tried that” or “You just don’t understand”. Surprisingly, they are very likely close to finding a solution. You could listen, provide support, and say something like, “What do you think you should do?” or “Let me know what you decide.”
Keep in touch - Your child will be very busy adjusting
to college life. Challenging classes, making new friends, football games (GO
TIGERS!), student organizations, and other activities will consume a lot of time
on their schedule. You may have to arrange a regular time that your child phones
home. Even while they are in college, there is still no place like
home.
Expect Change – Most students undergo significant
change after going to college. Change is often rapid and evident the first
time they come home for a visit or it may take place more slowly over their
college career. Regardless, change is inevitable and normal. However,
going through this kind of change in college will sometimes make it difficult
for students to cope with major changes at home. So, don’t change their
bedroom into a guest room or new exercise room right away. Discuss major
changes with your student when they come home for a visit.
Maintain Trust - Being away from home for the first
time, many new college students are always excited about the freedom they have
now. However, with freedom comes responsibility. Allow your son or daughter to
learning from their mistakes. If your son or daughter sounds very different or
somewhat sad, ask them if they are having difficulty. If it is too
overwhelming for them, encourage them to talk to a counselor. Hopefully, you can
have confidence and trust them to make wise decisions concerning the many things
they will be involved in.
Stay Informed – Knowing what’s going on campus will
prove to be a benefit to you and your student. Knowing when breaks are coming
around is important, but knowing when mid-terms and finals start allows you to
be an important support and resource. Besides this information may even
explained why your students sounded stressed last time you spoke. There
are many ways to know what’s going on. The University maintains an online calendar of events, academic calendars, the Daily Helmsman
(the campus newspaper) and the UofM homepage.
Don’t Panic When They Panic – If your son or daughter panics stay calm. If they are failing, encourage them to seek educational assistance. If they say they are unsatisfied with their major or course choices, encourage them to seek career counseling. If they say they are depressed or anxious, encourage them to seek psychological counseling.
Know Where To Turn If There Are Difficulties – If your son or daughter tells you “I’m not going to class” or if the begin to sleep constantly and withdraw, encourage them to seek counseling. Remember the Center for Counseling, Learning and Testing is a resource available to students who might need assistance with career, personal, or academic issues. Of course there are other offices on campus with staff available to assist students with concerns they may have. Contact us advise and direction that have to do with counseling (901-687-2068), learning (901-678-2704) and testing (901-678-2428) issues.
The Educational Support Program (ESP) provides
academic assistance for classes that students are currently taking at The
University of Memphis. ESP free services are available to
graduate and undergraduate students.
The ESP office can be reached at
(901) 678-2704.
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS THEATRE
AND DANCE
Check out what’s going on in The University of Memphis
Department of Theatre and Dance! Check out 2005-2006 U of
M Theatre Schedule for more information on the productions planned for this
year. This month join us for the performance, In the
Blood, a contemporary drama by Suzan-Lori Parks. The play
will run October 14-15 and 18-22. For Tickets Call 678-2576.
The
RESIDENCE LIFE AND DINING SERVICES
INFORMATION
Current residents must pay the
$200 rental prepayment for the Spring 2006 Semester by November 15, 2005,
to the Bursar’s Office in
The remainder of the Spring 2006 rent must be paid by January 13, 2006, for the 2006 Spring Semester. Payments may be paid in advance by mail to The University of Memphis, Bursar’s Office, P. O. Box 1000, Department 313, Memphis, TN 38148-0313 or may be paid in person in 115 Wilder Tower. If a resident is receiving financial aid or is unable to make payment in full, the resident may be placed on an installment plan. There is an additional charge of $40.00 added to your account if you are placed on the installment plan. Students who are on the installment plan are required to pay one-fourth of the rent and installment fee prior to January 13, 2006. If you are receiving financial aid or scholarships for the Spring 2006 Semester, all aid will be applied toward any debts owed the University, such as rent.
Your “U of M Parent
Information Team”
Remember the Parents
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parents@memphis.edu. Past Parent E-news are posted at
http://www.people.memphis.edu/~student/parentslist.html.
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