Usumoab

 

Utah State University   Moab  Center  125 West 200 South   Moab Utah  84532    435­259­7432  435­259­8423       

 

A Letter from USU Moab’s Director Dr. Sam Sturman Technology is letting students attend colleges from nearly every location imaginable. So why would a student want to earn a degree living in Moab? To me that is obvious: location, location, and location.  If you are an out of state student you pay instate tuition to attend Utah State University Moab.  You have access to world class hiking, mountain biking, rafting, sightseeing, motorcycling, 4-wheeling, winter cross country skiing, and exploring.

 Students have access to two national parks along with thousands of square miles of public lands to explore. That is why I have chosen to work in Moab: location, location, and location.  You get to live in one of the most spectacular locations on earth.  USU Moab offers the following degrees in this community:      

3 pre-associate degrees 14 bachelors 12 masters 1 doctorate 6 minors Endorsements and Certificates

With more on the way! If you love the out of doors then USU Moab is your only choice. I hope this packet will help you become a student attending Utah Stat University at the Moab Center Utah State University Moab 125 West 200 South Moab UT 84532 http://moab.usu.edu 1-435-259-7432

 

 

 

Conquering General Education   Requirements      Colleges and Universities require a common core of classes be completed  by freshman and sophomore students.  These classes are referred to as general  education requirements or ‘gen ed’ for short.  College students have to take:       Writing              Humanities    Intermediate Writing & Research      Creative Arts    Statistics              Physical Science    College Algebra            Social Science    American Government          Computers    Life Science    General Education requires:   30 – 33 hours of specific courses                             Associate of Science (Electives 30 hours)                                         Or                             Associate of Arts (Elective of 20 credits)                                                                  and language of 10 hours      Do my credits transfer to other schools if I transfer?  That is why it is so  important to talk to your advisor about planning your schedule.  It is easy to take  a lot of interesting classes, but when you actually want to apply them towards a  degree they may not meet degree requirements.  Talk to the advisor at the school  you are attending.  Stick with the general education core classes if you are just  starting out in college and planning to transfer the credit to another institution.  

USU Moab Advising

It is essential that you meet with an advisor to help you schedule appropriate classes towards meeting your educational goals. Whether you are a traditional, non-traditional or high school concurrent student, advising now can help prevent scheduling problems as you draw closer toward completing your degree. Please call our office at 1-435-259-7432 to set up an appointment or to request information. For more information on degrees go to http://distance.usu.edu/htm/degrees USU- Moab Academic Advisors Associate Degrees & Para-Education Sam Sturman 435-259-7432 Concurrent Enrollment, ACT Associate Degree, Concurrent Enrollment GED Jan Radcliff 435-259-7432

Accounting-Business Business Computer Science Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Studies Psychology Entrepreneurship-Business

Secondary Education

Family and Human Development History Sociology Psychology

Bachelor Degrees Joslyn Heiniger (Logan) 435-797-2272 Joslyn Heiniger (Logan) 435-797-2272 (A-J) Lindsey Thurgood (Logan) 435-797-2272 (K-Z) Myra Cook 435-797-8019 (Logan) Sharron Burgin 435-797-0377 (Logan) Susan Haddock 435-797-3373 (Logan) Karen Ranson & Tressa Haderlie 435-797-1456 (Logan) Lindsey Thurgood (Logan) 435-797-2272 Alternative Licensing David Veron (Salt Lake City) 801-646-5570 Minors Mary Kruse (Logan) 435-797-1530 Denise Conover (Logan) 435-797-0870 Dan Mathews (Logan) 435-797-3883 Karen Ransom (Logan) 435-797-1456 Utah State University Moab 125 West 200 South Moab UT 84532 http://moab.usu.edu 1-435-259-7432 Summer 2009

Degrees Available in Moab

Bachelors Degrees

Masters Degrees

Associate of Science Focus Areas

Minors

Accounting, BS Business, BS Communicative Disorders & Deaf Education, BS Communicative Disorders & Deaf Education, 2nd BS Computer Science, BS Early Childhood Education, BS Elementary Education, BS English Education, BS Entrepreneurship, BS Family Life Studies, BS History, BS Interdisciplinary Studies, BS Psychology, BS Management Information Systems, BS

Criminal Justice, AS General Studies, AS Office Systems Support, AAS

Endorsements

Distance Learning Endorsement English as a Second Language Endorsement Reading Endorsement School Library Media Endorsement Utah Mathematics Endorsement

Joint USU – CEU Programs AS – Criminal Justice 

Agricultural Systems Technology, MS Alternative Route to Licensure (ARL), MEd Computer Science, MS Elementary Education, MEd English, MS Family & Human Development, MFHD Health, Physical Education, & Recreation, MEd Instructional Technology, MEd Natural Resources, MNR Psychology, MS Rehabilitation Counseling, MRC Secondary Education, MEd

Anthropology Minor Family & Human Development Minor History Minor Math Education Minor Psychology Minor Sociology Minor

Certificates

Administrative / Supervisory Certificate Deafblindness Online Certificate Early Childhood-Alternative Teacher Preparation Personal Financial Planning Certificate

Doctorate

Education (Ed.D.) 

Utah State University Moab 125 West 200 South * Moab UT 84532 http://moab.usu.edu 1-435-259-7432

How do I apply for USU Admissions? 1-800-488-8108 Register online www.usu.edu/admissions

Fee: $40 Late: $55

Transcripts sent to USU Admissions

‘OFFICIAL’

New to USU Re-admit (haven’t taken a USU course for a year) 1. High School or GED 2. Any previous College(s) 3. ACT or SAT Scores

Admissions 0160 Old Main Hill Logan, Ut 84322 1-800-433-3243  Applying for Financial Aid (FAFSA) Eligibility: The amount of money you may receive is based on determined financial need.

Grants / Loans You cannot be considered for Financial Aid unless you are accepted to attend USU.

Get: PIN

Prepare: Complete FAFSA Worksheet Apply:

Step 2 Do your homework Apply

Pell- Grant (free) Loan – Pay back

If you do not have a bachelor’s degree you can apply for a Pell Grant and student loans. If you have a bachelor’s degree you can only apply for student loans. Apply for a PIN Number at www.pin.ed.gov If you are under 24 years of age, your parents will need a PIN number as well. (You can start completing the FAFSA application anytime) The address for the application is as follows: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/worksheet.htm Apply on line: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ You may apply for: Grants, loans, or both. You will need USU’s School Code -- # 003677

You must apply every year.

Apply for Student Loans If you apply for loans you need to complete the following: -Loan Entrance Counseling Perkins Loans

Stafford Loans

Loan Entrance Counseling From USU

Go to www.usu.edu/finaid Click on “Loan Entrance Counseling”. Complete lending counseling section. Perkins loans are made through USU. Call 1– 435-797-0173

Loan from Complete promissory note by going on-line: www.uheaa.org lending Click on “Account Access”. Create an account and compete institution the application process. Please note: If you receive grants or loans the money is placed in a college account and does not go directly to you until tuition and fees are paid. USU Financial Aid Experts You are assigned a USU financial aid representative by the To Help first letter in your last name. (A,B & X-Z) Marci; (C-D) YOU 435-797-0173 Cedra; (E,F,G,Ha) Amanda; (Hb,I,J,K) Jacob; (L,M,N) Raquel; (O,P,Q,R,Si) Jenn; (Sm,T,U,V,W) Patti (Scholarships) Patti;

Tuition, Financial Aid, and Tuition Assistance Students may take advantage of various options to help pay for their education here at Utah State University – Moab. Grants, scholarships, student employment, and student loans are available for undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships and tuition assistance may be available from the following sources: • • • • • •

Utah State University Moab Scholarship* Utah State University Woman’s Center* Moab Workforce Services Navajo Trust Fund Government Assistance (FAFSA) Vocational Rehabilitation (Disability, Return to Work Counseling, and Tuition Assistance)

435-259-7432 435-797-1728 435-719-2600 800-378-2050 http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ 435-259-4635

Federal Student Assistance: (See www.usu.edu/finaid click on “Loan Entrance Counseling”) Federal Pell Grant—Available to undergraduate students only. Grants do not have to be repaid. *Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)— Available for undergraduates only. This grant is jointly funded by the federal government and the school and/or state. *Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Grants (for Utah residents). See Financial Aid advisor for more information. *Utah Centennial Opportunity Program for Education (UCOPE) Grants (for Utah resident). Funds are limited so apply early. See Financial Aid advisor for more information. * Apply early—funds are limited. Student Employment *Federal Work-Study Program—provides jobs to undergraduate and graduate students who are full-time students. Students must be awarded funds for workstudy via their Federal Financial Aid application. Loans Federal Stafford Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized)—student loans must be repaid and are available to both undergraduate and graduate students. See: Lending Counseling at www.usu.edu/finaid. Click on “Entrance Counseling.” *Federal Perkins Loans (subsidized)—low interest loans that must be repaid. Depending on your career field a Perkins Loan may be waived if you complete the degree. For more information call 1-435-797-0173 to see if your career field applies. See: Lending Counseling at www.usu.edu/finaid. Click on “Entrance Counseling” at this site. *Apply early—funds are limited.

Financial Aid Experts to Help YOU 1-435-797-0173

Scheduling a Residual ACT Test at USU-Moab 1.

Contact the USU-Moab office to schedule an exam (72 hour notice). Scheduling of test is subject to proctor availability. Call 435.259.7432.

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Pre-Pay the $65 fee at the Moab Center.

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Bring receipt to your mutually agreed upon testing time.

4.

Bring pencil(s), approved calculator, and a photo ID.

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Testing instructions will be given to you at the time of your test.

6.

If you fail to show up for the scheduled test, you will be charged $35.00 to reschedule.

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Tests will be forwarded to the testing headquarters for official scoring

GRE Examinations Graduate School Exams (GRE) Registration Procedures •

Graduate Records Exam (GRE) must be scheduled in authorized testing sites: http://www.gre.org

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Millers Analogy Test (MAT) can be taken at the College of Eastern Utah Blanding Campus. Students should contact Shirley Clark 435.678.2201 ext. 171

NEED Help!!! with GED and ACT •

Arches Education Center Adult Basic Education classes GED preparation classes Second Language Learners classes Skills Tests

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Grand County Library (257 E Center Street) 435.259.5421 GED preparation materials: print based, CD Rom, video cassettes ACT preparation materials: print based

GED, ACT & GRE Examinations GED REGISTRATION PROCEDURES If you are over the age of 18 and did not receive a high school diploma you can take the General Education Diploma (GED) battery of tests. Part 1: Register • • •

Go to GED123.org Select: new and Potential GED Students ‘click’ Begin You will be asked to input a name and email address A confirmation message will be sent to your email address. Follow the directions on the email and complete the survey. You will receive a name and access code (write down that code) and print the page. • Once you receive your Access Code you can register for exams. Part 2: Paying fees and scheduling exams •

The cost for the battery of GED tests is $66. Payments are taken at the USU –Moab Center Office and should be made to : Utah State University (We accept Cash, Personal Check, or Cashier Check) You will need the receipt to verify that you have paid for the exams Schedule a test with the GED Test Administrator: 435-259-7432 to schedule time to test

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Contact the test administrator at [email protected]

ACT REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

ACT Testing in at USU-Moab (The residual ACT exam) Many colleges and universities use high school GPA, ACT or SAT scores, prior college GPA, and an applicant’s age to determine if they will be admitted. If you plan to apply for financial aid, you need to be admitted to the Utah State University. You need to take the ACT to be admitted to USU-Moab if you: • • • • •

Did not receive a composite score of 16 or higher on the ACT Did not receive a score of 810 or higher on the SAT Are under the age of 24 and did not take the ACT or SAT Are under the age of 24 and did not receive an admitting score on ACT or SAT A college student with less than 24 college credits and did not take or did not receive an admitting score on the ACT or SAT

Utah State University Moab offers a Residual ACT. That means an applicant can take the ACT and the scores are only used for admission purposes at Utah State University. The applicant does not have to wait until the nationally scheduled ACT exam dates. The ACT is a multiple choice test that covers English, math, reading, and science. The test is taken in one session (3.5 hours). Testers can take the ACT residual test multiple times, but there is a 60 waiting period between tests.

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High School _______________________________________________________________ GED ____________________Where ___________________________________________ Previous colleges attended _________________________________________________ If under 24 years of age – did you take the ACT or SAT Test? http://moab.usu.edu/

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