Registration

OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY
2010 Fall Semester
Registration Procedures For New and Transfer Students
Wednesday - August 11, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday - August 12, from 8:30 a.m. – 12noon

ORIENTATION BEGINS: Friday, August 13, from 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon in Moran Hall Auditorium.

FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid staff will be available in Peterson Hall  to answer students questions regarding FAFSA, Loan Application, Documents/File Completion.

§  You need to see an advisor to drop/add classes

**Once classes are dropped you must complete a late registration form.  You may be unable to enroll in the same classes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The ACT will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 10 at the Anna Knight Building, Rooms 206 and 210.  You must have picture ID. Bring #2 pencil and calculator Cost is $75.00.   Sorry, no personal checks accepted.

• Enrollment Management /Admissions (Blake Center) and Center for Academic Success (Cunningham Hall) will be in their respective offices beginning Monday, August 16.
• Financial Clearance
  • Acceptable payment options are:  cash, credit card (MasterCard, Visa,  American Express), certified check, money order and/or financial aid.
  • Enrollment with a monthly payment plan provider is a MUST if you only pay 70%.  You may register with Tuition Management System (TMS) at 1-800-356-8329 or www.afford.com or Tuition Pay Plan at 1-800-635-0120 or www.tuitionPayenroll.com .
• Health Services: Proof of personal insurance and completion of the Insurance/Authorization form MUST be completed each FALL semester unless there are changes.

• International students (F-1 Visas) – MUST see the International Student Advisor to
  • Submit passport, I-20 and I-94 forms before completing registration
  • Submit proof of financial clearance and valid Oakwood University ID to retrieve passport, I-20 and I-94 forms
  • International students MUST be registered and financially cleared by August 22, according to INS regulations.
• Office of Student Employment

Visit the Office of Student Employment or print from our link on the Oakwood University website to acquire a student policy and procedures brochure detailing student employment requirements and standards. Work contracts will only be issued upon completion of a Student Employment “Personnel File” at the Office of Student Employment (5026 Oakwood Rd).  Your file must be complete for you to receive a contract.  No Exceptions.  Your file must contain the following: (a) completed   I-9 form (copy of valid government issued ID--driver’s permit preferred, and Social Security card or valid passport are required.  International students are required to present a Social Security card permitting work in the USA); (b) completed tax forms W-4 (Federal) and A-4 (State); and (c) proof of financial clearance.

Other Services

University Bookstore Hours: For your convenience, the bookstore hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. from August 11 through September 2.  Bookstore will return to normal business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) thereafter.

KIOSK: Computers will be available in the Peterson Hall for students to view/print estimated bill, financial aid status, apply for loans online, view class schedule, etc.

Information Technology: All enrolled students are required to use their Oakwood University email address which is assigned once a student financially clears.  The Records Office will use this electronic method as their primary means of communication for vital information such as degree audits, graduation status, responses to academic policies requests, etc.

BB&T Bank will be available to assist students with opening a bank account.

DATES/EVENTS: These dates supersede all other published dates and are subject to change without notice.

Parent Orientation – Thursday, August 12 – 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon in the University Church

Parting Ceremony – Thursday, August 12 – 4:30 p.m. in the gymnasium