Orientation/New Student Advising

Academics

Review the 2008–09 SPU Online Undergraduate Catalog

Focus especially on the following:

• Student life.
• Academic policies and procedures.
• Baccalaureate degree requirements. (Carefully review the degree requirements, and identify several courses of interest in your intended major or the Exploratory Curriculum.)
• Transfer students, please review the Transfer Student Information listed in the Admissions section. You should also read the information regarding your intended major.

Complete the academic module of the online tutorial "Earning your Undergraduate Degree at SPU".

To access this tutorial, go to http://learn.spu.edu. Log in with your SPU email username and password. Then follow the steps outlined in the tutorial. After completion, you will know which placement tests, if any, you will need to take prior to attending your event.

Your confirmation booklet will include:

• The location and time of your event 
• Checklist for next steps
• Information on how to access SPU technology
• Information for students requiring special assistance
• If you need another copy, download and print this PDF. Note: This copy will not include the location and time of the event for which you signed up.

Also, do the following:

• Complete the foreign language, calculus, and/or chemistry test(s) if applicable.
• Have current, official transcripts and/or test scores sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Arrive on time!
  

Financial Information

Financial aid recipients:

• Review your "Offer of Financial Assistance."
• Review the Guide to Student Accounts and Financial Aid.
• Submit all requested documents listed at the bottom of your "Offer of Financial Assistance."
• Review the Student Accounts and Financial Aid module in the online tutorial.