1. I am thinking
about changing my major. What should I do?
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A change of major may affect what
courses you need to take in the fall semester. If you haven’t already
done so, please complete the online registration survey on the home page and
confirm your major. If you’ve already completed the survey please
contact the Records Office by email (mradigan@sbu.edu) to make a change request. In some cases a request to
change your major requires a re-evaluation of admission requirements, and you
may not be eligible to immediately change your major to the program of your
choice.
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2. Do I have to
declare a major?
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You are not required to declare
your major until the end of your sophomore year. If you do not wish to
declare one at this time, you will be enrolled as an Undeclared Arts,
Undeclared Science, or Undeclared Business student based on your
interests. Those in the School of Arts & Sciences are also enrolled
in the Major Adventures Program. MAP is designed to help incoming
students map their future by exploring how their own interests and aptitudes
mesh with a college major and potential careers. For more information
of the MAPs program, click here
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3. What if I have
Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate credit?
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If you have AP exam scores, the
official score report must be sent to St. Bonaventure University’s
Registrar's Office. Once the score report is received, you will be awarded
appropriate credit based on institutional policy and guidelines. If you
haven’t already requested a score report please contact AP to do so. We
cannot request a score report on your behalf. You will need to provide St.
Bonaventure’s school code which is 2793.
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4. What if I have
transfer credit?
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If you have earned college
transfer credit, you must request that an official copy of your transcript be
sent from the institution directly to the Registrar’s Office. Once your
transcripts have been evaluated, your schedule may be adjusted, depending on
the credit that is transferred. Please note that we cannot accept transcripts
as official if they come from the student, even if it is received in a sealed
envelope. St. Bonaventure University awards credits for transferred courses
but does not include grades earned at another institution in GPA
calculations.
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5. How many courses
will I be taking in the fall semester?
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Full-time students generally take
15-16 credits (5 classes) each semester although the minimum number of
credits for full-time enrollment is 12. There are some exceptions to this.
For example, students taking MATH 151 or another 4-credit course, or
participating in ROTC or music courses may have additional credits. Students
may not enroll for more than 18 credits during the fall and spring semesters
without special permission from the academic dean. Honors students may take
one additional course with their dean’s permission.
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6. Do I need to take
a language?
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Most majors do have a foreign
language requirement. However, foreign language is not required for students
pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree or a Bachelor of
Science in Sports Studies.
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7. My final high
school transcript is not available yet. What should I do?
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Your final high school transcript
will not be available until after high school graduation. We do not need your
transcript to pre-register you for classes, but will need it by the time the
fall semester begins. Please verify your official, final transcript is sent
to:
Records Office
P.O. Box C
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
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8. When will I
receive my fall semester schedule?
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Freshmen will receive their
schedules at Orientation in July. You will have the opportunity to meet with
an academic mentor during Orientation to review your schedule as well. If you
are an incoming transfer student and you are not attending a July orientation
session, your schedule will be mailed home during the 1st week of August,
assuming we have the official, final college transcripts by that point.
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9. If I am living on
campus, when do I move in?
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All new students move into the
residence halls on Thursday, August 25th. Welcome Days for all new students
(residential and commuters) starts at dinner on that day.
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10. How are room
assignments made?
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Housing assignments are made based
on the information students provide on the housing survey. Students are asked
to select their preferred living and learning
community so that clusters of students
with similar interests and experiences will live together in their first year
at SBU. This information, along with other questions on the housing
preference form, is used to match roommates.
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11. When do I request a specific residence hall?
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We do not ask students for
preferences regarding a specific residence hall. Based on your responses on
the housing survey about your preferred living and learning community, you
will be clustered with other students who share similar interests and
experiences. We will assign the location of each living and learning
community within the residence halls after determining the size and interest
level for each community.
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12. When will I know
my room assignment?
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Room assignments will be mailed
out the first week of August. If you do not receive a room assignment in the
mail please, contact us at (716) 375-2512.
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13. Are single rooms
available?
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We do not offer single rooms for
new freshmen. All housing within the first-year residence halls are “double
rooms,” meaning you will have a roommate. After your first year on campus,
you may enter the lottery process to select a single room in the
upperclassmen residence halls.
Transfer students who are designated as upperclassmen in the Admissions
process may request a single room within the upperclassmen residence
halls.
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14. Can room
assignments be changed?
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Room changes are not available
until after the first three weeks of the fall semester. If there are roommate
conflicts, students must work with the Residence Life staff to resolve the
conflict. After three weeks, room changes can be made - but only with the
approval of the Residence Director and the Coordinator for Residential
Education and Housing.
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15. What is a
Resident Assistant?
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Resident Assistants (RA) are
upperclassmen (sophomore, junior, senior or graduate students) who are hired
by the Office of Residence Life to serve in leadership roles in the residence
halls. Each residence hall has at least one RA assigned to each floor. The
RAs work to create a sense of community within the residence halls through
programming, helping students in need, and enforcing campus policies.
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16. What is a
Residence Director?
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Residence Directors (RD) supervise
the RAs in the buildings they oversee. In addition to supervising the RAs,
RDs also oversee the day-to-day operations of the residence halls by acting
as a liaison to the maintenance staff to report maintenance problems; working
with the Ministers-In-Residence program; and enforcing University and
Residence Hall regulations.
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17. What size are
the beds?
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The standard University mattress
is an extra-long twin that measures 36-by-80 inches. For extra comfort,
students may want to bring foam egg crates or mattress covers.
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18. What should I
bring to campus?
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It is important to personalize
your room to help create a “home away from home” while you are on campus. we
encourage students to review this list when they are packing to come to
campus: What to Bring. We also suggest students contact their roommate to
discuss sharing larger items, like the refrigerator or TV.
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19. May I bring a
microwave and a refrigerator?
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Students may bring one
refrigerator per student but it must not exceed 4.5 cubic feet. Microwave
ovens, however, are not permitted. Microwave ovens are available in residence
hall lounges for student use.
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20. What laundry
facilities are available?
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Each residence hall has a laundry
area equipped with coin-free washers and dryers available for student use 24
hours a day. Students need to supply their own laundry detergent. We have
washing machines that load from both the top and the front. With our
industrial machines, however, student do not need to worry about which type
of detergent to use.
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21. What are the
dates of New Student Orientation?
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Session 1: July 11 & 12
(Mon./Tues.)
Session 2: July 14 & 15 (Thurs./Fri.)
Session 3: July 18 & 19 (Mon./Tues.)
Session 4: July 22 & 23 (Fri./Sat.)
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22. What is the
schedule for Orientation?
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Check in will take place on Day 1
of your orientation session from 8:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Students will have
the opportunity to drop their bags off in the residence halls and eat
breakfast in the Hickey Dining Hall. The opening ceremony will begin at 10:30
a.m. in Dresser Auditorium, Murphy. On Day 1 of orientation, parents will end
their day at 7:30 p.m. with a coffee and dessert social. On Day 1 of
orientation, students will end their day with various late night activities
running until midnight. Day 2 begins with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Orientation
will wrap up on Day 2 at 1:00 p.m.
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23. Must I attend
Orientation?
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Orientation is required for all
new students at St. Bonaventure University. We strongly encourage ALL new
students to attend summer orientation so that you can begin your SBU journey
with other students in the Class of 2015. If you are unable to attend during
the summer you must contact us. A “makeup orientation” will take place in
August prior to the start of classes.
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24. Is there a fee
for orientation?
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There is no additional fee for
orientation.
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25. What should I
bring to orientation?
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- Casual clothes
- Bed linens (or a sleeping
bag) and a pillow
- Alarm Clock
- Umbrella or rain gear
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Toiletries, towel, and shower
sandals
- Fan
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26. Do I stay on
campus at orientation?
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At orientation all new students do
spend the night in one of our residence halls. Don’t forget to pack your bed
linens! Parents do not stay on campus; they may make a reservation to stay at
one of the local area hotels. Visit www.sbu.edu/fye for
nearby hotel information.
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27. Will I have
contact with faculty during orientation?
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Yes! You will meet twice with
faculty from your chosen academic area. The first meeting, on Day 1 of
orientation, will be in a group with other students from your academic
school. The meeting will review general requirements of your specific program
of study. The second meeting, on Day 2 of orientation, is an individual
meeting with an Orientation Faculty Mentor. Together, you will discuss your
class schedule for your first semester at St. Bonaventure. You will have time
to discuss questions you may have about your major and other areas of
academic concern.
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28. When are Welcome
Days?
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Welcome Days will take place
Thursday, August 25th through Sunday, August 28th.
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29. What happens
during Welcome Days?
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First-year students continue their
orientation to SBU during the four-day program hosted the weekend before
classes begin. Thursday, August 25, is A Day of Gathering. If you will be
living on campus, you will move into your residence hall room. Check-in for
commuter students takes place on Thursday afternoon. Students and their
families are officially welcomed into the Bonaventure family at the
Candlelight Convocation on Thursday evening. On Friday, August 26, students
participate in A Day of Classes. Required presentations and activities help
you to become integrated into the community. A Day of Service is held on
Saturday, August 28. The entire Class of 2015 will participate in service
activities in the surrounding community and on campus. The final day of
Welcome Days, A Day of Involvement and Fun, held on Sunday, August 29 allows
students to participate in workshops hosted by clubs and organizations on
campus. Welcome Days concludes with a Welcome Home Mass in the Reilly Center
followed by a BBQ.
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30. Is attendance at
Welcome Days required?
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Yes. Attendance is required at all
Welcome Days events.
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31. Do Parents
participate in Welcome Days?
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Parents are invited to dinner and
to attend the candlelight ceremony on Thursday, August 25th. The ceremony
will begin at 9:00 p.m. This ceremony officially welcomes your student to the
Bonaventure family. Following the conclusion of the ceremony, we ask families
to wish their students good luck, say good-bye, and allow them to begin their
journey!
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32.When am I able to
register for orientation?
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Orientation registration will
begin on March 25th.
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