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Family Fun: Nightmare on Weber Street

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Attention Ghosts and Ghouls!

On Saturday, October 29 the Davis Campus will be hosting the ever-popular Nightmare on Weber Street. You won’t want to miss out on anything so check out the list of activities and times:

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Family games; face painting; live snakes, lizards, and creepy crawlies.  Photo booth for $1 and food for purchase at Waldo’s on the 2nd floor.
7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Costume Contest and Pumpkin-Carving Contest.  Bring your pre-carved/decorated pumpkin and enter to win a prize!
8:00 – 9:00 p.m.  Nightmare on Weber Street’s Haunted House for ages 13 and up.

List of items to bring

1. You and your family, decked out in your Halloween attire.

2. Carved Pumpkins if you would like to be part of the contest. (Check out these awesome carved pumpkins if you need ideas!)

3. Some garlic in case you run into any vampires along the way.

So grab your family and come enjoy one spooky night!

Saturday, October 29, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, 1st floor
For more info call Erik Ashby at 801 395-3514, or erikashby@weber.edu

Family Fun: WSU Davis Carnival/Outdoor Movie

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The Davis Campus Student Council is planning a free Carnival and Outdoor Movie on Saturday, September 10th at 6 p.m. So grab your friends and family, bring some blankets and camping chairs, and join Weber State Wildcats at the Davis Campus Carnival and Outdoor Movie.

 

 

8 things that you don’t want to miss out on

  1. Bouncing around on the inflatables
  2. Getting soaked in the dunk tank
  3. Taking silly pictures at the photo booth
  4. Snacking on delicious Dominos pizza
  5. Watching the free showing of Pirates of the Caribbean 4
  6. Meeting Jack Sparrow’s cousin, White Rock Willey
  7. Playing all the awesome carnival games
  8. Watching the K9 unit and search dogs demonstration

This event is free to the public. The only cost is if you want to grab some Dominos pizza for the family.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

6 p.m.-8 p.m. Carnival

8 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 9-11 service tribute

8:30 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

 

 

Tips from an Insider: Navigating the WSU Bookstore

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So you just registered for classes and you need to buy textbooks, but you don’t know how. As a former bookstore employee, let me guide you through the process.

Print out your detailed schedule

The first thing you need to do is print your schedule. Log into your Weber Portal, click on the student services tab, then click view my detailed schedule under the Registration heading. Print off what’s called the detailed schedule. This has all the info for your course, so hold onto it.

Going to the Bookstore

Now you have some options, you can either go to the WSU Bookstore in Ogden (see directions below), the WSU Davis Campus Bookstore (2nd floor) in Layton, or you can shop online. My advice is to go as soon as you have your schedule. I’ll say it one more time for effect, GO AS SOON AS YOU HAVE YOUR SCHEDULE. This way you can avoid the crowds and you’re more likely to get used copies of the books you’ll need. If you wait for school to start, be prepared for a jungle of students all ­massed together foraging for books.

IF YOU SHOP ONLINE:   The online searching method is really simple, you can search by department, course number, and section number. When you checkout, you can either choose the “Pick Up” shipping method (you pick the books up at the Ogden, Davis or West Center) or you can just have them mailed to your house.  The online shop at the bookstore is a good way to see what your book looks like, so it will make it easier to find if you go in person.

Translating your schedule and locating textbooks

Ok so your schedule will look something like this. I’ve highlighted  the department and course number in yellow. The number in green is your CRN (course reference number), which is completely unique to your class. So for this example we’re looking for ENGL 3500, CRN#21701.  First go a few aisles in and look for signs above the book isles that say ENGL, then look for the course number 3500. You’re getting warmer, but wait, there’s more. Check the CRN. Sometimes professors teaching the same course will use different textbooks.  So check the CRN to make sure you have the right book for your exact class. Keep in mind there may be more than one book listed on the tag for your class.

Tips from a bookstore insider

  •  Use the new WSU online price comparison website to get good pricing on textbooks. On their website you can see the WSU bookstore’s prices right alongside those of Amazon, Half.com and other textbook retailers. Keep in mind shipping costs and added time as you plan for the first day of school. So it may be worth the peace of mind to just get your books at the WSU bookstore.
  • Make sure to keep your receipts. If the professor makes any changes for textbook requirements (which they do!) or if you drop a class, you can still get your money back as long as you return your books unopened and with your receipt before 4:30pm on the first Friday of the semester.
  • Remember you can always resell your books to WSU. However, for the best prices bring your books in during the scheduled Finals Buyback (the Wednesday of “Dead Week” through Finals week).

Follow the arrow on the right to enter the bookstore on 2nd floor through the Union building . Or if you want to enter on the 1st floor take the path on the left and it will lead you the the main entrance of the bookstore.

 

If you took the route on the left you will be looking for this entrance (it will be on your right after about a minute of walking)

 

If you chose to enter on the 2nd floor, take a left right here! Get it?

Note: There are 2 floors to the WSU bookstore. The fun stuff; WSU apparel and foam wildcat paws are on the 2nd floor and the essentials; textbooks, computers, & school supplies are on the lower level. So look for the staircase in the back to get to the textbook department.

The textbooks are organized alphabetically by the departments starting with Art textbooks (who knew you needed textbooks for art!?) and ending with Zoology textbooks. So if you know your alphabet you'll be golden.

 

The employees don't wear name tags and aprons for nothing, so don't hesitate to ask them a question.

And just a side note, your class schedule and the shelf tag at the bookstore will not actually be highlighted. So don’t be shocked when you don’t see a cute colored schedule and shelf tag

If you can't find your book on the shelf tag, come to the information desk and an employee can look up the status of your textbooks.

Step 8—Use support services:
A Step-by-Step Guide for Returning Students

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Step 8: Use support services

First-Year Experience

If you’re new to the whole college thing, be sure to check out the First-Year Experience Program (FYE). This program includes a three-credit class (EDUC 1105-Introduction to the University) designed to help with your transition to the college experience. Improve your academic skills, explore majors and become familiar with campus resources. The class is offered at both WSU Ogden and WSU Davis.

Services for returning students

WSU offers a wide variety of programs and services for our diverse student population. Whether you’re just looking for a quiet place to study or you need a place to drop off the kids while you’re in class, there are dozens of services throughout campus that can help. Take a look at the list below to see what services may  be helpful to you.
Here is a list of important offices sorted by campus location.

WSU Ogden

Bookstore

Shepherd Union Building, Rm. 101
801-626-6352

Testing Center

Student Services Bldg. Rm. 262
801-626-6803

Advising

Student Services Bldg., Rm. 140
Student Success Center
801-626-6752 (option 5)

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office

Student Services Bldg, Rm.120
801-626-7569

Multicultural Student Center

Student Services Bldg, Rm. 150
801-626-7333

Nontraditional Student Center

Shepherd Union Bldg, Rm. 322
801-626-7794

Veteran Services

Student Services Bldg, Rm. 154
801-626-6039

Student Support Services

Student Services Bldg, Rm. 265
801-626-7009

Women’s Center

Shepherd Union Bldg, Rm. 322
801-626-6090

Registration Help—Online

Lampros Hall
Computing Support, Rm. 218
801-626-7777

Registration Help—In person

Student Services Bldg
Registrar’s Solution Center,
Rm. 101
801-626-6100

Parking

Annex 5 (South end of campus)
801-626-6533

Wildcard/ UTA ed pass

Shepherd Union Bldg.
Information Desk
801-626-6367

 

WSU Davis

Testing Center

Rm. 215
801-395-3495

Advising

Enrollment Services: 801-395-3480

Bookstore

Rm. 201
801-395-3487

Services for Nontraditional Students

Rm. 260

(801) 395-3514

Services for Multicultural Students

Rm. 260

(801) 395-3514

Services for Women Students

Rm. 260

(801) 395-3514

Registration—in person

Rm. 241
801-395-3480

Parking

Bookstore, Rm. 201
801-395-3487

Wildcard/UTA ED pass

Student Services (2nd Floor)
801-395-3460

 

WSU West Center

Testing Center

801-689-4007

Advising

Enrollment Advisor: 801-626-7362 or 626-8975

Registration—in person

801-626-8975

You made it! Congratulations! You successfully went through steps one, two, three,  four,  five, six, seven and eight!

Step 5—Talk with an advisor:
A Step-by-Step Guide for Returning Students

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Step 5: Talk with an Advisor

Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor to navigate the more than 230 certificate and degree programs that Weber State offers. An advisor can also help you pick out classes that will work with your schedule and tell you about student resources that may be helpful. This listing breaks down the advisors by college and program, so it’s easy to find one for your area of study.

If you have been to college before…

You can log on to our online advising tool, CatTracks, to see how your credits will apply to a degree.

If you already know what you want to study…

Talk to the advisor for your program.

If you are undecided or a general studies student…

You can schedule an appointment with an advisor at Ogden or Davis campus, or at the West Center.

If you are unable to find your major or program advisor online…

Call the Student Success Center to be referred to the appropriate advisor: 801-626-6752 (option 5).

 

If you’re new here, be sure to check out Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 and Step 4…

 

Now onto Step 6.

Step 1—Explore Weber State University:
A Step-by-Step Guide for Returning Students

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So you’re thinking about how you should really come back to school and earn your degree, but maybe you’re a little overwhelmed by the process and don’t know where to start. We’re here to help. We’re going to walk you through each of the 8 steps to getting back into school, complete with helpful links and all kinds of tips you won’t find on “official” pages.

Step 1: Explore Weber State University

Now you don’t have to explore campus as thoroughly as we have, (or maybe you just want to explore degree options) but it’s good to get your bearings around the place before the first day of class. You can check out the official map that lists every building, but if you’re going to take classes on the main campus, you really only need to be familiar with two key locations at this point.

Shepherd Union Building

The Shepherd Union Building (SU on maps and directories) is one of the central hubs on campus. It has a computer lab, food court, and even a bowling alley. The info desk on the main floor is where you get your Wildcard (student ID) and there are a bunch of student support offices on the second floor. The bookstore is located on the first two floors (books and tech downstairs, apparel upstairs) where you can buy this awesome shirt. You can park in the pay lot and walk there, it’s $1/hour.

Student Services Building

Admissions, cashier, financial aid and a bunch of other basic services are in this building (SC on maps and directories). It can be confusing at first, there are a lot of ways to get in and out of this building (it even has a walkway to the Union Building) so give yourself some time to walk around both floors and note where the different offices are located. The Students Services building is a great place to study or relax between classes, it’s pretty quiet and there are lots of places to sit.

Additional locations

Weber State has a campuses in Ogden and Layton, but they also have three satellite centers (in Roy, Kaysville and Morgan) that offer a variety of services. Classes are available year round at the Ogden, Layton and Roy locations. The Kaysville and Morgan centers offer classes during fall and spring semesters. Remember, services vary by location. So make sure you find the bookstore, testing center and computer lab that are most convenient for you.

WSU Davis

The WSU Davis campus in Layton is just one main building (but I hear they’re adding a second building out there soon). You can visit after 4 pm and park free anywhere, or you’ll have to buy a visitor pass at the bookstore on the second floor if you go during the day. Parking on the street is free, but it’s a bit of a walk. The info desk is inside the main doors, but most of the student services are on the second floor, just off the elevator.

2750 N. University Park Boulevard, Layton
Student Programs and Services: 801-395-3460
Enrollment Services: 801-395-3480

 

WSU Kaysville Center

You can take some gen ed classes here, but since it’s inside the high school it’s not like you can go hang out and study.

Davis High School, Rm. 1301
325 S. Main, Kaysville
Call for appointment at: 801-402-8961

 

WSU Morgan Center

The Morgan Center is located in the portables behind the high school. It may not have a lot of curb appeal but can actually get a lot done here. It has student computer lab, testing services and free workshops. They also just installed some fancy video classroom gear, so you’ll be able to attend classes here that are being broadcast from other WSU locations.

241 E. Young St., Morgan
Enrollment Services:
801-829-3136

 

WSU West Center

The West Center in Roy probably has the most services of the three off-campus centers. And don’t let it’s location in the strip mall fool you, inside it’s completely decked out for students. It has a dedicated computer lab and testing center, and you can have your books delivered there too. The center also offers on-site advising and regular back-to-school workshops.

5627 S. 3500 W., Roy
Enrollment & Student Services:
801-689-4WSU (4978)

 

And now it’s time to check out step number two!

Little Known Resources: Free Workshops

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Got Skills?

Do you have a friend who is just so good at everything?  I know you do. We all do.  This is the amazing person that can be baking the perfect crème brule one minute and go right to changing the oil in the family car.  How do they DO it? Well, yet again, Weber State is here to help and this time your knight in shining armor is coming from the WSU West Center and Davis Campus.

Free Workshops to the Rescue

The West Center and Davis Campus offer workshops that are absolutely jam packed with valuable information.  Some of them pertain to skills you can use to get back in to school and some are things you can use in your everyday life.  For example, this summer they are offering classes on:

  • Financial planning.
  • Communication strategies.
  • Summer time family fun ideas.
  • Methods of memorizing.

Did I mention that they are totally and absolutely free?

Online Workshops

Don’t have the time to stop by the workshops?  Well tons of awesome workshops from photography to weight-loss to child-rearing skills are available online.  These workshops are a little more in-depth and run $95 each.  They generally last for about 6 weeks each and do not count for college credit.  What better way to get yourself into the college going mode?  Not to mention you can cultivate some great skills along the way.

Interested?

Check out this website for the free workshops and this one for the online workshops.

“Don’t come to the appointment high on drugs” Tips from an Academic Advisor

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Seth Wilhelmsen is a general studies advisor at the Davis Campus.  He has answered thousands of questions and helped all kinds of students.  He offers a few kernels of wisdom for potential students.

Schedule an appointment

Ok, so you’ve got two options.

If you already know what you want to study: You’ll need to find your specific college advisor and their contact information at this website. Once you find your appropriate advisor, give them a call or send them an email.

If you don’t know exactly what you want to major in: You can meet with a general studies advisor by calling the Student Success Center at 801-626-6752 (Ogden campus) or 801-395-3480 (Davis Campus).

Once you get a hold of an advisor, make sure you have your W# ready and be prepared to schedule an appointment. If you can’t make it to regular advisor hours, special evening appointments are available by request.

Get to know your advisor

An academic advisor is the person who is going to help you pick out classes, and help you get started at Weber State. “We will talk about WSU’s campus resources that are available and if there are concerns or specific resources they need such as, tutoring, non-trad or disability,” says Wilhelmsen.  You should take the time to work with your advisor because they are an invaluable tool for returning students.

Be prepared

Your advisor is going to know the requirements for your degree and major, so don’t be afraid to go into detail about what you want to accomplish and how you want to do it. They can also give you information about different class options so you can come up with a schedule that works best for you.

Don’t show up chemically impaired

Wilhelmsen gets a lot of strange questions as an advisor, and most of the time he’s very helpful. I asked him about some of his strangest experiences and after a long pause he said “Don’t come to the appointment high on drugs.” Which, really, is good advice for all of us.