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Please check this list Here’s a checklist to make sure you’re ready for classes Aug. 19.  Pay or establish a payment plan for charges by Aug. 19.  Ensure all financial aid eligibility procedures have been completed. Check your MyCentral portal and UCM email account regularly.  Request all high school/college final transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions.  Check-in at your residence hall lobby, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 17.  Students who don’t already have a UCM ID card should visit the ID Center in Elliott Student Union 207A. (660-543-8443) (A photo ID and class schedule are required.)  Adjust class schedule, if needed.  Buy or rent textbooks. (UCM ID and class schedule needed.) (If paying with financial aid, student ID also required.)  Turn in immunization records to the University Health Center.  Apply for parking permit.  Know your computer IDs and passwords. If you need assistance, contact the Technology Support Center at 660-543-4357 or [email protected].

University Housing

WOW: Week of Welcome

We encourage you to participate in Week of Welcome 2014 activities designed to help you learn about university resources, get ready for classes, and have fun making new friends. Below is a partial schedule of special WOW events. Complete schedule at ucmo.edu/wow.

Sunday, Aug. 17 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Mule Haul

5 p.m.

Community Kickoff Individual Residence Halls

2:30 - 3:45 p.m.

6 p.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m.

10 p.m.

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to download the Campus Eye app for either their Apple or Android smart phone. This app is available to report any safety or security information including photos and location to the UCM Department of Public Safety. For additional information visit the Web at ucmo.edu/ps

Movie on Lawn, BSU

Ultimate Frisbee, East Field

3 - 5 p.m.

Rec Center Showcase

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Campus Eye

Comedian Michael Dean Ester

Convocation

Meals

UCM offers a voluntary text messaging service in cooperation with TextCaster®. Faculty, staff, and students who opt-in to the program have the opportunity to receive emergency alerts, severe weather alerts, timely warnings and information about school closings or delays due to weather at the Warrensburg campus. You can also sign up to receive additional text messages related to notices from the UCM Summit Center in Lee’s Summit, Accessibility Services, Student Activities/Student Recreation and Wellness Center, and the University Health Center. To learn more, visit the web at ucmo.edu/textcaster. Easy-to-follow directions are on that site. All participants have the opportunity to select which types of alerts they wish to receive. Participants are encouraged to contact their wireless carrier to learn more about charges that may apply to text messaging.

Mule Kickoff, SRWC

9 a.m.

Residence halls will open at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. Students are able to view their housing assignment via their MyCentral portal. Please contact University Housing should you not be able to view your assignment. Students are also able to choose their meal plan via their MyCentral portal. Members of the Mule Haul Team will be available opening day to assist with the unloading of cars curb side to speed traffic on the streets, but they won’t be able to help carry items to the rooms. University apartments will be available for occupancy at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15.

Text Messaging Service Available

Parents Reception

Monday, Aug. 18 9:30 a.m.

If you are hungry after moving in Sunday, Aug. 17, stop by the following in the Elliott Student Union: Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Smart Market in the Union Bowling Center, 2 to 7 p.m. Dinner Sunday night will be a picnic for all new students at the Mule Kickoff in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, 6 to 8 p.m. Elliott Student Union dining services regular hours begin Monday, Aug. 18. Other dining opportunities include Todd Hall, 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Ellis Dining Center, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and Fitzgerald Dining Center, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Regular Fitz Diner hours begin Aug. 26 at 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Late Night starts on Monday, Aug. 25 for Ellis Dining Center, Jazzman’s Café, and Einstein Bros Bagels in the James C. Kirkpatrick Library. For updates, check ucmo.edu/diningservices.

Important News About Fall Semester 2014

7 and 9 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Brunch with the Deans Hypnotist Jim Wand

UCM Bingo, board games, rock climbing wall

Tuesday, Aug. 19 - Classes Begin

2 p.m. 6 p.m.

Non-traditional, Commuter and Transfer Student Luncheon Red Rally, Union Atrium Free dinner provided by local churches, BSU

Wednesday, Aug. 20 3 p.m.

Involvement Fair

5:30 p.m.

Fraternity House Tours

8 p.m.

Comedian Jesus Trejo

Thursday, Aug. 21 6 p.m.

Back to School Bash

7 p.m.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Union

8 p.m.

Nav Night, Alumni Chapel

10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 4, 6:30, and 9:30 p.m. and midnight 8 p.m. to midnight

Spotlight Movie on Football Field: Divergent Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Union MAD on the Block, South Quad Area

Saturday, Aug. 23 4, 6:30, and 9 p.m. and midnight 9 p.m. - midnight

Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Union Mardi Gras Dance, Union Ballroom

First 40 Days

Third Party Sponsorships require valid approval from the sponsor before they can be considered as payment on a student account. Third Party Sponsorship documents should be sent to the Student Financial Services Office attn: Third Party Billing. Once the approval to bill the sponsor has been received, a credit will appear on the student account reducing the balance due. If you do not have full sponsorship for all of your fees, you may make a minimum payment.

Through the first 40 days (six weeks of school), attend at least seven events, one from each track, and two additional events! Each track, denoted by a color, represents a category. Prizes will be awarded. The more events you attend the greater chance for prizes! For more information, visit ucmo.edu/first40. #UCMFirst40

Celebrate Family Weekend Sept. 26-28

In recognition of the university’s strong relationship with the military, in fall 2012, the UCM Command Pass was established for all active duty military service members, Guard, Reservists, and their dependents to gain free access to all Mules and Jennies home sporting events. Individuals who are eligible under this program will be provided general admission for themselves and their immediate family members upon showing their military ID at the ticket window prior to each game. The pass will be good for all regular season, home athletic events, only.

A 1.5 percent fee will be assessed monthly on the unpaid balance. Payments will be due on the 15th day of the month. Payment fees will be assessed on the 16th day of the month and are not refundable. If the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, payment is due the business day before the 15th. Online payment methods: mycentral.ucmo.edu. More ways to make payments: • Web check from your personal checking or savings account • Debit card • MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover: Credit card payments may only be made through our third party vendor. Please be aware that a 2.75 percent convenience fee will apply to credit card payments. • Payment by mail: Send to UCM, Ward Edwards Building, Room 1100, Warrensburg, MO 64093 • Personal check with pre-printed account and personal information (no starter checks) • Cashiers check or money order Please allow appropriate mailing time so that your payment is received by the due date, and be sure to include the student ID number on all payments made by mail. You can pay in person at Student Financial Services in Ward Edwards 1100. Cashiers are unable to accept credit card payments but do accept the following types of payments: cash, cashier’s check, money order, travelers check, personal check to the full amount due from the student, debit card with the Visa or MasterCard logo.

Student Payment Guide

Fall 2014 Financial Assistance

Join other UCM students, their parents and siblings in celebration of Family Weekend Sept. 26-28. This exciting weekend features an array of activities while providing an excellent opportunity to spend time with your family enjoying the university community. Please utilize the website ucmo.edu/ family to access a schedule of events, enter the talent show, enter the Family of the Year contest, and learn more about this exciting opportunity. Family Weekend is a very popular program, and hotels near campus fill quickly. Please encourage family members to make hotel reservations as soon as possible. For more information, vist ucmo.edu/family.

Free Admission to Games/Command Pass

Display your valid UCM student ID card for free admission to all regular season home athletic events. Complete schedules are available in the Multipurpose Building and at ucmo.edu/athletic.

Fall 2014 semester grant, scholarship and loan payments have already been credited to UCM accounts for nearly all students enrolled for fall classes. Any financial aid credit balance remaining on a student’s UCM account after all fall semester charges are paid will be refunded by direct deposit to the checking or savings account of his/her choice. Refunds will be available as follows: Aug. 27 - Pell Grant, SEOG, Perkins Loan, and most scholarships Sept. 10 - Access Missouri Grant First-time Federal Stafford Student Loan borrowers must also complete entrance counseling and the Master Promissory Note before any fall loan proceeds can be posted to your student account. This is accomplished by logging in at studentloans.gov. Questions? Contact the Office of Student Financial Services, Ward Edwards Building 1100; by phone, 660-543-8266; fax, 660-543-8080; or online at ucmo.edu/contactsfs.

Payment for the fall semester is due Aug. 20. If you enroll after Aug. 20, your payment will be due immediately. When you register, the university reserves specific class spaces for you and commits resources to provide the instruction you have selected. On your part, you assume the responsibility for paying those course fees or for officially withdrawing prior to the beginning of the term if you decide not to attend. At the beginning of the term, your registration will not automatically be cancelled for nonpayment of fees. You must either pay your fees or withdraw from your classes if you do not plan to attend UCM. By canceling your registration before the beginning of the term, your class space will be released in time to be available to other students. To cancel your registration and receive a full refund, access your enrollment information at mycentral.ucmo.edu prior to Aug. 26.

Check Your Student Account Online

Your student account is available online 24 hours a day at mycentral.ucmo. edu where you can view new charges, set up payment methods, and make online payments. You will receive one paper bill per semester that shows your first enrollment for the semester with the associated charges. The first bill as well as subsequent bills throughout the term will be available online at mycentral.ucmo.edu. Bills will be posted by the 20th of each month with payment due by the 15th of each month. Payment plan fees will be assessed on the 16th day of the month and are not refundable. If the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, payment is due the business day before the 15th.

Career Development Services

Whether you are exploring majors and careers, looking for a part-time job, or would like some assistance with eveloping your individualized career development plan, Career Development Services can help. Here are just a few of the many opportunities you’ll find within its two centers: Gateway Advising and Major Exploration Center (WDE1900) Gateway academic advising for open option students Individualized career counseling Exploring majors and careers academic courses Majors panels Career development planning Gateway Peer Support (GPS) Peer Mentoring: Monday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Career Services Center (New Location – WDE 1200) Student employment Individualized career development planning/coaching Resume and cover letter assistance Networking, internship and job search, and interviewing Career workshops, events, expos and other on-campus recruiting Career development certificate program Career Quick Tips Peer Mentoring: Mondays - Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.,

Payment Options

Your student account is billed for the full amount due for each payment date. However, a minimum payment is allowed. For the fall and spring terms, five payments are allowed. The minimum payment due is derived by dividing the current term charges by the number of scheduled payment dates remaining in the term. A 1.5 percent fee will be assessed on the unpaid billed balance. Financial aid and scholarships that have been approved and accepted are deducted from the current term balance. The monthly installment plan may be made on the remaining balance. Current term aid should not be used to pay past term balances. Aid is intended to be used for the semester for which it was applied.

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University Hours of Operation Technology Support Hours

Student Activities – Elliott Student Union 217

Monday-Thursday...................................................... 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday......................................................................... 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Telephone assistance is available 24/7 by calling 660-543-4357. Regular hours for walk-in and email support at the Technology Support Center are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; weekends by appointment.

ID Office – Elliott Student Union 207A

Monday-Friday (regular hours)............................. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Special OneCard Office Hours: Saturday, Aug. 16..................................................... 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17......................................................... 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

University Store Hours

Fall semester textbook distribution hours: Aug. 14-15...................................................... 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Aug. 16.................................................................... 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 17..................................................................... 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 18-22........................................................... 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Aug. 23.................................................................... 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Aug. 25-28........................................................... 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Aug. 29................................................................. 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sept. 1................................................................ Closed (Labor Day) Sept. 2........................................................... Return to regular hours (For important textbook updates and other information, including details about University Store Alerts, and an opportunity to receive store announcements via text messaging, please visit the web at ucmbookstore.com.)

U.S. Bank Hours – Elliott Student Union 207B

Monday - Friday.............................................. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Special Sunday Hours

These offices will be open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 • Campus Advocate • Parking Services • Student Financial Services - 1100 Ward Edwards Building. • The Student Technology Support Clinic is available noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 on the lower level of Ward Edwards. • The Office of University Housing will be open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • The University Store, Union Station, ID Office and Parking Services will be open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Elliott Student Union Hours

Union Building Monday-Friday.......................................................7 a.m. - midnight Saturday................................................................. 8 a.m. - midnight Sunday..................................................................10 a.m. - midnight Union Information Desk Monday-Saturday...................................................... 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Union Bowling Center Sunday-Friday .........................................................noon - midnight Saturday................................................................10 a.m. - midnight

Kirkpatrick Library Hours

Monday - Friday Aug. 11-15................................. 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17...........................................Closed Monday, Aug. 18,.................................................. 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, Aug. 19-21,...........................7:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22..................................................... 7:30 a.m.. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23......................................................10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24..........................................................1 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Student Recreation and Wellness Center

Pack & Ship – Elliott Student Union 213

Monday-Friday.................................................... 6 a.m. – midnight. Saturday................................................................. 8 a.m. – midnight Sunday..................................................................1 p.m. – midnight

Monday-Thursday...................................................... 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday......................................................................... 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Important Numbers With the exception of 800 numbers, all campus telephone extensions begin with 660-543 when dialed from off campus. Academic Enrichment............................. 4061 Admissions...............4290 877-SAY-UCMO Extended Studies......4984 877-SAY-UCMO Graduate School.......4621 877-SAY-UCMO Housing....................4515 877-SAY-UCMO Parking..........................4098 800-873-8577 Student Financial Services..................8266 877-SAY-UCMO Student Success Center........................... 4061 TRIO Programs....................................... 4394 UCM Summit Center .........................8226 816-347-1612 University Store............4370 800-330-7698

Academic Advisement Centers by College Business and Professional Studies.......... 8577 Health, Science, and Technology............ 4554 Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences..................................... 4814 Education................................................ 4888 Gateway Advising/Major Exploration.... 4721 Accessibility Services (ADA/504).......... 4421 Campus Advocate................................... 4738 Campus Telephone Operator....................4111 Career Services....................................... 4985 Counseling Center................................... 4060 Elliott Student Union ............................. 4342 Elliott Student Union Information Desk .4052 Greek Life............................................... 8121 Health Center.......................................... 4770

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Honors College....................................... 4633 ID Office................................................. 8443 Immunizations......................................... 4779 Intercollegiate Athletics.......................... 4250 International Center................................ 4195 Multipurpose Building............................ 4015 OneCard Office/ID Center...................... 8443 Public Safety (answered 24/7)................ 4123 Registrar.................................................. 4900 Student Activities.................................... 4007 Student Affairs.........................................4114 Student Recreation and Wellness Center.................................... 8643 Technology Support Center.................... 4357 Testing Services...................................... 4919 Textbooks................................................ 4171 Veteran Services .................................... 8776

Technology Support

Textbook Reservation Services

Primary/Acceptable Use: University technology resources are configured and designed for use by students, faculty and staff in fulfilling UCM’s mission. While other uses of these resources are not categorically prohibited, they are considered secondary and must not interfere with primary use. For information regarding university guidelines on the use of technology, visit ucmo.edu/ot.

Store TextAlert

Getting Help: The Technology Support Center is your first stop for any technology assistance. Here, you will find help with computer/system IDs and passwords, using the campus email system, connecting to the campus WiFi, accessing your Blackboard account, and many other services. To contact the TSC, call 660-543-4357, email [email protected], or visit Ward Edwards 0800. Computer Labs: UCM has two large open computer labs and over 200 smaller departmental labs that are connected to the campus network. For a list of open labs and their hours of operation, visit ucmo.edu/ot.

Textbook reservation services will be available again this fall. UCM students may reserve their textbooks via the University Store website, ucmbookstore.com. Reservations will be accepted through Aug. 8 and may be picked up in Elliott Student Union 231 Aug. 14-18. Orders not picked up by close of business Aug. 19 will be returned to the sales floor. Undergraduate students at UCM Summit Center in Lee’s Summit may rent textbooks when the text is part of the rental program at the University Store. When ordering any textbook, students may select “Transfer to Summit Center,” which allows students to pick up textbooks at the Summit Center. No shipping charge is incurred. Students enrolled in Extended Campus courses may have textbooks shipped to them by calling 1-800-330-7698 or by ordering online from the University Store website ucmbookstore.com. Shipping fees apply. Get UCM University Store information about textbooks, online services, special events and store closings by text message. To register online, visit ucmbookstore.com and click on “Text Alert.”

During the Week of Welcome: A student Technology Support Clinic is planned during WOW on the lower level of Ward Edwards Building. At this clinic, students may receive assistance with IDs and passwords, connecting to WiFi, anti-virus and malware cleanup, and registering their computers for residence hall access. The clinic runs from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Aug. 19-22.

UCM Summit Center Textbooks

Textbooks for classes taught at Summit Center will be available at the Summit Center from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19-21 and Aug. 25.

Register to Win an iPad Mini from University Store

Register to win an iPad Mini during fall textbook distribution Aug. 14-18. The iPad may not be redeemed for cash and no substitution or exchange for other merchandise will be allowed. Only one iPad will be given away.

Connecting to the UCM Network

WiFi: When you look for available network connections, you’ll see “UCM-WiFi-Secured.” Choose that option, and your device will ask you for a user name or ID and password. Enter your Network ID and password, which is the ID that contains three letters and five numbers (your initials and five numbers). If you have any problems connecting to UCM’s WiFi, visit ucmo.edu/ot and click WiFi/Connecting to UCM. Residence Hall Connections: Students connecting their personal computers to UCM’s network in the residence halls must first go through an online computer registration process. You must use your network ID and password to register. To learn more about this process, go to UCM.edu/ot click A to Z Index, and look for “Registering Your Computer.”

Free UCM T-Shirt

Purchase/rent $50 worth of textbooks and/or supplies Saturday, Aug. 16 or Sunday, Aug. 17 from the University Store and receive a FREE exclusive design t-shirt with your purchase. Limit one per customer. Quantities are limited. Offer valid Aug. 16-17 only.

Online Classes

If you need assistance with enrolling or dropping a class, or accessing Blackboard for an online or hybrid course, contact the Distance Learning Office in Extended Studies, 660-543-8480 (877-SAY-UCMO x21) or ucmo. edu/online. Hybrid classes will require some face-to-face meetings. Check MyCentral for details.

Calling 911

For emergencies on campus call 911 from the university phone system and that reaches UCM’s Department of Public Safety. If you dial 911 from a cell phone, you will reach Johnson County (MO) Central Dispatch.

The Honors College

The Honors College at UCM is designed to enhance the educational experience of highly able and exceptionally motivated students. Flexibly structured, it enables students to realize their full potential and provides them with unique opportunities for learning and development. You do not have to be a first-semester student to apply. The Honors College considers applications year-round. For information and an application, call The Honors College at 660-543-4633.

Union Station

Union Station, across from University Store, can help you with your computing hardware and software needs when you arrive on campus. If you need a software card, an Ethernet cable, or a network splitter for your residence hall quarters, Union Station is the place to shop on campus. The store also offers computer hardware from ASUS, Apple, and HP and a wide range of peripherals and technology supplies. Union Station hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 16 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 17. Regular hours, which resume the following day, are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. University ID and state-issued photo ID or passport are required to pay by check or debit/ credit cards at the University Store and Union Station.

Graduate Studies

If you are a graduate student planning on fall graduation, you should pick up your graduation application packet from the Graduate School (Ward Edwards 1800) at the beginning of the fall 2014 semester or one can be mailed to you upon request. The completed packet is due to your adviser by Oct. 3 and from your adviser to the Graduate School by Oct. 10. Students who desire to walk early in the fall 2014 graduate commencement ceremony but will not complete their degree until the spring 2015 semester will need to submit a completed graduation application packet and an Appeal to Walk Early form signed by the graduate adviser to the Graduate School no later than Oct. 10, late appeals will not be considered. Please note, an additional $50 walk early fee will be applied to the student’s account once the appeal to walk early request is approved. All walk late appeals should be signed by the graduate adviser and are due to the Graduate School by Oct. 10. Feel free to contact The Graduate School for additional information regarding graduation at [email protected] or 660-543-4621 and visit their website, ucmo.edu/ graduate.

Textbooks Available Aug. 14

Here are some important points to remember when obtaining fall textbooks from the University Store: •All students must present their student ID and will need a copy of their class schedule when picking up textbooks. •The textbook rental fee is $45 per book, plus sales tax. •When arriving on campus to pick up textbooks during distribution, use the stairs or elevator at the northwest corner of the Elliott Student Union to enter the lower level of the University Store. Students charging books/supplies against their forthcoming financial assistance must present their student ID at time of payment.

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The Student Success Center

The Student Success Center, located on the third floor of the James C. Kirkpatrick Library, offers free tutoring for over 35 courses. The center is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. No appointments are necessary. Throughout the year, the Student Success Center also offers free workshops on time management, test-taking strategies and other helpful study techniques. Workshop schedules will be posted on the website. Students can also call 660-543-8310 or email [email protected] for an individual appointment or for assistance. The schedule for tutoring can be found at ucmo.edu/successcenter/documents/ssc_schedule.pdf.

Student Activities

Stop by the Office of Student Activities, Elliott Student Union 217 or call 660-543-4007 to find out more about the following opportunities: Clubs and Organizations: There are more than 200 official student groups at UCM. Students can affiliate with departmental organizations and a variety of special interest clubs. For more information, visit the Office of Student Activities website ucmo.edu/oca and click on “Student Organizations.” Greek Life: Men and women interested in joining a fraternity or sorority should attend Greek Life informational meetings at 2 p.m. on Aug. 18 or 6 p.m. Aug. 19 in the Elliott Student Union. Fraternity recruitment is open year-round. Sorority recruitment is Aug. 21-25. Registration must be completed online by 8 a.m. Aug. 20 at ucmo.edu/greeklife. For additional information, please call the Greek Life Office at 660-543-8121. Volunteer Student Services: This office provides opportunities for students interested in a variety of volunteer programs, including blood drives and Habitat for Humanity. Non-traditional Student Services: Programs, services and social opportunities are available to facilitate the integration of non- traditional students into university life. Spotlight: Spotlight sponsors movies the second and fourth weekends of each month as well as comedians, lectures, concerts, special events and other live entertainment. All of these events are student initiated and managed, from booking the acts to promoting the shows. If being a part of the action is for you, join Spotlight.

The Writing Center

The Writing Center, located in Humphreys 116, offers assistance with any writing assignment at any level, from papers for freshman composition to theses for graduate programs. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. Assistance is free, and no appointment is necessary.

Academic Enrichment

Academic Enrichment, located in the Humphreys Building, has courses, programs and services that can help students at every level succeed. For a full list of courses offered this semester or to get help finding resources and programs, contact Academic Enrichment at 660-543-4061.

OneCard System

Your UCM ID card can be used as a debit card. You can deposit money in two different accounts. Central Cash account dollars may be used in the University Store (books, supplies, apparel, etc.), campus vending machines, campus laundry facilities, campus copy machines, and in all campus dining facilities. You can put money on your Central Cash account online at ucmo.edu/id, at the Office of Student Accounts or use the VTS machines located outside the housing offices in Ellis Hall, Todd Hall, Fitzgerald Hall, Library and the Elliott Student Union. Contact the UCM ID Office, Elliott Student Union 207A, 660-543-8443, with questions and or to receive your OneCard. This year there are two different types of Dining Dollars. Dining Dollars ON Campus are dollars that can be spent at any dining facility on campus. All oncampus food purchases are tax exempt This gives you the security of not having to carry cash around campus and you save 8.35 percent on each purchase. Dinning Dollars OFF Campus are dollars that can be spent off campus at participating restaurants in the community. These off-campus dollars also may be spent on campus. If the dollars are spent on campus, you will save the 8.35 percent tax. Dinning Dollars accounts may be opened for a minimum deposit of $50 or added on to any meal plan in $50 increments. Contact the Office of University Housing, Ellis Complex, L23 to open an account, log in to your McCentral Account or call the office at 660-543-4515 with questions.

Get the Red Out Sept. 11

Football, food, games, entertainment and opportunities for area vendors will be available at the 2014 Get the Red Out celebration, hosted by UCM and the Greater Warrensburg Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. Everyone is invited to these free festivities planned for 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. on Holden Street, west of the Elliott Student Union. Becoming a tradition, Get the Red Out is an opportunity for the university and the community to come together in showing their UCM spirit while also celebrating the beginning of a new academic year. There’s plenty of fun opportunities for students before venturing over to Audrey J. Walton Stadium to watch the Fighting Mules battle the Emporia State University Hornets at 7 p.m. Activities include special entertainment, games such as hoop shooting with the Mules and Jennies basketball players, inflatables for children, food items, and informational booths.

Country Concert Sept. 10

Up-and-coming country music performers Easton Corbin and Tyler Farr will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Multipurpose Building. General admission tickets will cost $25 for UCM students and $35 for the general public and are available at the Multi, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, or Student Activities Office. Tickets are also available 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 in Elliott Student Union 217. There is no reserved seating. The event is sponsored by The Spotlight. Call 660-543-8643 for more information.

Upgrade to the UCM MaxxCard

You can also choose to add banking functionality to your UCM OneCard by upgrading to the UCM MaxxCard - a student ID and U.S. Bank Visa® check card, all in one. For more information please visit usbank.com/campus/centralmissouri.html and or call U.S. Bank at 660-747-6143 or stop by U.S. Bank at UCM Elliott Student Union, next to the ID Center.

ADA Accommodations

Parking Permits

People with disabilities, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), can be accommodated by the Office of Accessibility Services. Services are available to persons with LD, ADHD, depression, mobility, vision, hearing and many other impairments. Documentation of the disability must be provided for most services, such as academic adjustments. A minimum of 48 hours and up to eight weeks notice is necessary for some services, e.g. sign language interpreters, residential life/housing placement and others. Contact OAS at Elliott Student Union 222, 660-543-4421, [email protected] or see ucmo.edu/access.

Student parking permits may be purchased online by logging into the student’s MyCentral account. Click on the link for Parking Services’ main page, then select Purchase a Permit. Each year permits purchased prior to Aug. 1 will be processed and the permits mailed to the home address provided. Permits purchased after Aug. 1 will be processed and the permits will be held at Parking Services where they can be picked up by the permit owner with a photo ID. Please note: Permits are $50 PER SEMESTER. Optional parking permits are available to commuter students for purchase, including Afternoon permits, Tuesday/Thursday permits, and M-lot permits. Accessible parking is available by presenting appropriate documentation to the Office of Accessibility Services, Elliott Student Union 222, 660-543-4421. Additional information regarding these permits or other parking options can be found at ucmo.edu/ps/parking, or by calling Parking Services at 660-543-4098 or toll free at 800-873-8577.

Student Recreation and Wellness Center

Enjoy all the amenities of the new Student Recreation and Wellness Center, with features that include rock wall climbing, running/walking track, basketball courts, and plenty of equipment to help keep you physically fit. The facility will be open 1 p.m. to midnight on Sunday, Aug. 17. Intramural Sports: Central Missouri offers great facilities and a wide variety of organized sporting activities.

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Non-Profit Organization

Special events Fall semester classes begin Aug. 19, 2014

U.S. POSTAGE PAID Warrensburg, MO 64093 Permit No. 102

Office of Student Experience and Engagement Administration 214 Warrensburg, MO 64093-5170 Return Service Requested

Family Weekend, Sept. 26-28 Homecoming, Oct. 18

Counseling Center

Mentoring, Advocacy and Peer Support (MAPS)

The Counseling Center can help you grow personally and socially and help you develop strong coping skills to better handle the ups and downs of life. Students come to the Counseling Center for many reasons, such as relationship concerns, stress, roommate conflicts, life choices, depression, eating issues, and anxiety. Whatever your concern, the Counseling Center is a good place to start. A counselor will meet with you and help you figure out options for what to do next. To support your college success, the center also offers online resources at ucmo.edu/cc. For example, check out the link to Ulifeline, a free, anonymous online service designed specifically for students. Here you will find information about: self-screenings, FAQs about mental health issues, a resource library, and stories of how others have coped with the kinds of challenges you might be facing. You will also find a link on the Counseling Center website for ASK-LISTEN-REFER that offers practical advice on how to help a friend who may be suicidal. For more information or to make an appointment, contact the Counseling Center by phone at 660-543-4060 or visit Humphreys Suite 131.

The Office of Mentoring, Advocacy and Peer Support (MAPS) provides one-on-one academic and social support, and its services include: Academic Responsibility Coaches, Campus Advocate, LGBTQ Outreach, Mentorship Program and Title IX Advocacy. For more information, visit Dockery Building 212, call 660-543-4156, or ucmo.edu/maps/.

Enrollment Validation Policy

Students must attend the first day of each course or validate enrollment in Blackboard for online and hybrid courses to comply with the Enrollment Validation Policy. Students who do not attend risk having their classes dropped. Learn more at ucmo.edu/registrar/enrollment/enrollmentvalidation.cfm.

Never Miss a Deadline!

Get updates from the Registrar’s Office regarding enrollment, drop deadlines, refund deadlines, and more. Subscribe to the office’s Twitter feed “UCMRegistrar” or like them on Facebook “UCM MoInfo”! Important dates and deadlines can also be found at ucmo.edu/registrar/dates/.

University Health Center

The University Health Center is located at 600 S. College St., across from Elliott Student Union. Hours are 8 a.m. 5 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m. for lunch) Monday-Friday. It should be your first stop for treatment of illness or injury, for well woman care, and clinical prevention services such as allergy shots and immunizations. The Health Center sees all students regardless of insurance status. Fees can be placed on your student account. Student health insurance is available, please visit ucmo.edu/uhc/ or stop by the Health Center for more information. Please bring a copy of your insurance card to every visit. Call 660-543-4770 for more information or to schedule an appointment to see one of our physicians or nurse practitioners. Other important numbers to know are Health Insurance, 660-543-4771; Medication Dispensary, 660-543-4628; Laboratory, 660-543-4338; and Immunizations, 660-543-4779.

Try UCM’s New “Schedule Planner” Software

With UCM’s new “Schedule Planner” Software, you pick the classes and breaks (work, athletic practice, etc.) and it gives you ALL possible schedule options. Create dozens of possible schedules in seconds. Find “Schedule Planner” in MyCentral under the Student Home tab. Upon your first login to “Schedule Planner,” view the five brief “Help Videos.” Planning a class schedule in “Schedule Planner” does not constitute registering for those classes. Students will still use MyCentral to enroll. Learn more about “Schedule Planner” at ucmo.edu/registrar/enrollment/planner.cfm.

Catalogs and Four-Year Guides

Students can find Undergraduate and Graduate catalogs and Four-Year Guides for all undergraduate majors online at ucmo.edu/academics/catalogs/. The catalogs contain all course descriptions, academic policies, and curriculum requirements.

UCM is a Tobacco-free Campus, Indoors and Out

On Jan. 1, 2014, UCM became a tobacco-free campus. Tobacco use is not allowed on any university property. A map is available at ucmo.edu/tobaccomap. Get more information about the policy at ucmo. edu/free. Individuals who want to use tobacco must go off campus or use in their personal vehicle. Learn about free cessation services at ucmo.edu/vsap/ cessation.

How UCM Will Communicate with You

The official means of communication from campus (faculty, advisers, etc.) to students is via the UCM email account ([email protected]). All notices regarding enrollment, disenrollment, holds, advising, graduation, and more will be sent to your UCM email account. Please check this account regularly. In addition, messages may be sent to students in MyCentral. Log in to MyCentral at least weekly to check both campus announcements and personal announcements.

Want to Quit Smoking or Chewing

UCM is proud to be a tobacco-free campus. The Office of Violence and Substance Abuse Prevention offers free assistance to quit using tobacco along with free nicotine replacement (patches, gum or lozenges). This confidential program is open to students, faculty and staff. Learn more at ucmo.edu/vsap/ cessation. To schedule an appointment call 660-543-4207, email at vsap@ ucmo.edu, or stop by Administration 102.

All New UCM Students Must Complete Online Program

New federal regulations require all new college students to receive gender violence prevention education. UCM fulfills this requirement by having students take the free, 45-minute online program, Haven. All students who need to complete the course will receive instructions from [email protected] through their email account. Learn more at ucmo.edu/haven.

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