Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Matriculation process

The following is an email that was sent out on Apr 20th that contains information on matriculation.
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Dear Class of 2012,
Hello and congratulations on your acceptance to A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. My role is to assist you in the transition from acceptance to matriculation, and then to serve as your liaison.

There are a few things you will need to complete before matriculation. At this time you should have completed your background check and sent us your transcript request form. You must also complete any prerequisites, send in official transcripts with your degree posted and for all schools attended to the Registrar's Office in Kirksville , submit the health insurance information, immunization forms with a copy of your CPR card, and complete your FAFSA so your financial aid eligibility can be determined.

In addition, your second deposit payment in the amount of $1000 is due May 1st. I am sending the information on payment methods. As a reminder on May 15th AADSAS will send us a list of any of our students who are holding deposits at other institutions. Those individuals will be required to choose by the end of May.

I am attaching several documents for your use including: (please disregard if you have already completed)

1) Health insurance information

2) Immunization requirements form (each requirement must be noted on sheet but you may attach records to the form rather than get individual signatures for each item. You must sign the form.)

3) Payment Methods

4) Transcript Request Form

5) Orientation schedule

Computers

You will be required to order a laptop from CDWG. This laptop should be ordered no later than June 15th in order to receive it in time for Orientation. You will be required to bring your laptop to class on Tuesday, July 22nd. No exceptions can be made. Please follow the link to order your laptop. www.cdwg.com/atsuasdoh You are free to upgrade or add on items at your discretion. However, your student budget only allots the amount on the base model. If you apply for Financial Aid, you will receive a reimbursement for the cost of the computer through your student loan.

Financial Aid

Students who would like to apply for Federal Student Aid are encouraged to do so as early as possible. Each year the student completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a Renewal Application on the web at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov and submits it electronically. (Our school code is G02477.) If you have any questions or concerns regarding Financial Aid, please contact our Financial Aid Office in Kirksville at 1-800-626-5266 X2529. The financial aid budget should be available within the next 2 weeks as soon as the Board of Trustees approves the tuition.

Computing Services

Computing Services should have contacted you with information regarding your username and passwords. This allows you to utilize your student e-mail account and to participate in discussion boards at https://my.atsu.edu. Click on the forum link under my tools to participate in the Incoming Student discussion board as we frequently post information about housing opportunities and other important information for new students. It is also a wonderful opportunity for you to interact with other students prior to your matriculation. If you have not received a username and password, please contact computing services at helpdesk@atsu.edu or 1-800-626-5266 X 2000.

Special Accommodations

In order to provide reasonable accommodations for specific needs of students with disabilities, we invite self-declaration of disabilities in advance of the school year. Records are confidential and the information is shared only with those who need to know for accommodation purposes. It is the student's responsibility to request accommodations in writing prior to the date services are expected. To allow the school sufficient time to make appropriate plans, requests should be submitted in writing to Tim Tucker, Director of Learning Services, ATSU, 800 W. Jefferson St. , Kirksville , MO 63501 no later than June 15, 2005 . Verification documentation must be included. Please contact Mr. Tucker at 1-800-626-5266 for additional information.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to meeting you this summer!

Sincerely,
Joyce Haynie
Associate Director of Admissions
Mesa Campus
A.T. Still University School
jhaynie@atsu.edu
Office:(480) 219-6025
Computer Fax: (480) 302-5830
Office Fax: (480) 219-6188
"Consistent with the University's heritage as the founding school of osteopathic medicine, the mission of A. T. Still University of Health Sciences is to educate students to become competent health care professionals who continuously develop and demonstrate compassion, integrity, and ability, while advancing osteopathic principles and philosophy. The institution is committed to scholarly inquiry that anticipates and addresses society's health care needs. The University encourages its constituencies to become leaders in improving community health and wellness with a comprehensive appreciation of the interaction of mind, body, and spirit."

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