Summer Orientation Academic Session 2018 Dr. Shonah A. Hunter Department of Biological Sciences
Welcome to the Haven We want you to: Connect with people at LHU, Commit to doing your best, and Complete your classes, program, and graduate! An important place to find anything is on the LHU homepage
Differences between high school and college More unstructured time and freedom Responsible for your own learning Your parents’ roles Learning expectations Social life
Major Information - Biology Many students do independent study research w faculty, internships, attend and/or present at conferences. Graduates go to: medical, dental, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy programs, graduate schools for Masters and PhDs, PA Dept. Env. Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildl Service, research labs, medical centers. Many freshmen will have classes together, first year seminar, volunteer opportunities, social activities, clubs.
Academic advisor In your major Possible mentor Good resource Meet early and often
Freshmen schedules Developed in early July AP and college classes Accessed in MyHaven First Year Seminar Questions? Contact your Advisor or Department Chair Academic session - Sunday, August 26
Books for classes • First Day Access Program – digital course material – billed according to classes. • You will receive an email listing the classes that have this access and instructions on how to access it. • Materials not part of the access program will be available at the LHU Bookstore
Sample Fall Schedule FA 2018 Credits Grading Course Title Faculty Meets Room Type BIOL106-07 Principles of Biology 1 3.00 LT Hunter, Shonah A. MW LHUP / ULME / 232 11: 15AM - 12: 05 PM Kutay, Amy L. R LHUP / ECSC / 240 2: 10 - 5: 00 PM ENGL100-16 Composition 3.00 LT Cummings, Tracey A. MW LHUP / RAUB / 308 3: 35 - 4: 50 PM MUSI101-06 Introduction to Music 3.00 LT Staff, Unassigned TR LHUP / SLOA / AUD 8: 00 - 9: 15 AM PSYC103-03 Adolescent Development 3.00 LT Kennedy, Erin A. MWF LHUP / ECAM / G112 10: 10 - 11: 00 AM SCI119-01 First Year Seminar 1.00 LT Hunter, Shonah A. F LHUP / ECSC / 240 11: 15AM - 12: 05 PM SOCI101-06 Introduction to Sociology 3.00 LT Walker, Gregory W. MWF LHUP / ROBI / 115 9: 05 - 9: 55 AM
Sample Weekly Schedule Times Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri 8:00 – 8:50 8:00 – 9:15 8:00 – 9:15 Intro to Music Intro to Music 9:05 – 9:55 Intro Soc Intro Soc Intro Soc Sloan Aud Sloan Aud Robi 115 Robi 115 Robi 115 10:10 – 11:00 Adol. Devel. Adol. Devel. Adol. Devel. ECAM G112 ECAM G112 ECAM G112 11:15 – 12:05 Prin. Biol. 1 Prin. Biol. 1 First Year UH 232 UH 232 Seminar ECSC 240 12:20 – 1:10 1:25 – 2:15 2:10 – 5:00 Prin. Biol. 1 2:30 – 3:20 What are you Lab 3:35 – 4:25 3:35 – 4:50 3:35 – 4:50 going to do ECSC 240 Composition Composition 4:40 – 5:30 with ALL Raub 308 Raub 308 THIS FREE Evening TIME !
General Academic Information Math placement test Freshman Common Reading – available in the bookstore Desire to Learn (D2L) Office of Disability Services for Students Academic Calendar Study Abroad Global Honors Program TRIO Student Support Services Program
Technology Tips Devices must have an Ethernet port If not you will need a "USB to Ethernet Adapter" so you can connect to the internet in the residence halls (buy before you come) See Orientation packet for additional information
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) A federal law Protects the privacy of student education records Students must give written permission to release any information from their education and financial aid records.
Some advice from 2018 graduates Go to class. Study and work hard. Don’t let lots of activities interfere with your class work. Meet new people. Participate in class discussions. Ask for help if you need it. Don’t be intimidated by professors or your advisor.
Next steps: • Check your LHU email regularly • Begin to familiarize yourself with myHaven • Find out what books you need for your classes • Ask questions on Facebook or by using the contact information in your packet • Read –The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks • Visit the LHU Class of 2022 Facebook page
Contact information Dr. Shonah Hunter, Biology 570-484-2062 shunter@lockhaven.edu
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