So you've registered for orientation, but now what? These are your Next Steps:
Please print this page for your reference. To access this page later, go to www.umflint.edu/orientation and click 'Veteran'.
Step1
Once admitted, contact your VA
representative:
Michelle Virden
Office of the Registrar
(810) 762-3344
virden@umflint.edu
266 University Pavilion
You will PROCESS all necessary paperwork
for financial aid and VA.
Step2
Take placement exams ASAP at:
http://bb.umflint.edu
Username = uniqname
Password = Blackboard/Email/LAN password
Questions? Contact us at (810) 762-3085 or
advising@umflint.edu.
Step3
Once your exams are complete, contact
your advisor:
Jeff Dobbs
Academic Advising and Career Center
(810) 762-3085
jdobbs@umflint.edu
285 University Pavilion
You will get REGISTERED for classes.
Step4
Once you have talked with your advisor, contact
YOUR Student Veteran's Association to be
assigned a mentor. They are waiting to hear
from you!
Jeremy Glassater
glassater@umflint.edu
Step5
Login to your UM-Flint e-mail account at:
https://mail.umflint.edu
Username = uniqname@umflint.edu
Password = Blackboard/Email/LAN password
(you set this password in Step 1 above)
Step6
Attend Orientation!
Friday, August 28, 2009
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Happenings Room
Harding Mott University Center (UCEN)
Highlights:
- Presentation: "Making the most of your
benefits and financial aid" - Presentation: "Steps to take if you get
deployed" - Presentation: "University survival skills"
- Campus tour
- Speak with your faculty
- Meet current veteran students
Step7
Take individualized tour
Get an individualized tour to each of your own
personal classrooms.
Step8
Attend New Student Welcome Day and Convocation
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Step9
Attend Class
Classes begin Tuesday, September 8, 2009