Issue 1, May 2013
this issue Fall 2014 Dates Applications Open:
Talk US Up P.1
July 1, 2013
Registration P.2
Priority Application Dead-
Financial Aid P.3
line: December 1, 2013 Final Admissions Deadline: June 1, 2014
Freshman Requirements Required High School Curriculum: 17 units Minimum Freshman Index: 2140 Minimum SAT Scores: Critical Reading of 430 and Math of 400 OR Minimum ACT Scores: English of 17 and Mathematics of 17
Talk Admissions Up As a member of the GRU family, you already know about the superior academic quality, world-class faculty, and growing student support services that define Georgia Regents University. After all, you are what make us extraordinary. That’s why we are calling on you to TALK US UP! Great things are happening here—in teaching, student research, community partnerships, and athletics. Even more important is our continual growth in academic enrichment through the Honors Program, Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, and Study Abroad. But while our history is deep and our roots are sound, many students don’t know about Georgia Regents University and what we have to offer. Who better to tell our story than you? Ways Faculty and Staff can help: Volunteer to present on your area of specialty at high schools and two-year colleges around the state as well as professional organizations, churches, or civic groups. Spread the word to your students and former students and help build the excitement of the next Great American University. Encourage students to start here and finish here at GRU. Campus Tours are Key! Make sure to welcome visitors as you see them on campus or even volunteer to meet with students as part of the admissions process. Students often chose a university because it “feels right.” A friendly hello or quick conversation can go a long way. Let Admissions know how we can help you. For more information or to let us know how you would like to get involved, contact Scott Argo at sargo@gru.edu or any member of the Admissions Recruitment team in the Office of Academic Admissions. And don’t forget to TALK US UP!
EYE ON IT We want your Feedback!
The Registrar’s Office is your Resource The Registrar’s Office website is complete! You will find features located here which include the new GRU InfoCentral, Summerville Schedule of Classes, Academic Calendars, Information for Students and Faculty, and much more. Many Registrars’ Office forms are now available in an electronic format at http://gru.edu/registrar/ forms.php. Check out our homepage which includes upcoming Important Dates. A New GRU InfoCentral has been created! GRU’s InfoCentral is loaded with all registration information and links to offices such as Cashiers, Financial Aid, and Admissions. The most up-to-date registration information will be found here: http:// gru.edu/infocentral/
We are looking for your feedback. Communication is key! Please feel free to tell us how we are doing at jengel@gru.edu. We are actively looking for new ways to communicate Enrollment Management information to our Faculty, Staff, and Students.
The Banner consolidation is well under way, but not yet finalized. We will be near our final transition phase into GRU Banner in the next few months. We have created informational documents on our homepage which will keep you up to date on which functions to perform in which system. Summer Registration will occur in respective Banner systems (ASU, GHSU, ELROY, and PULSE) and Fall Registration and processing will move forward into GRU Banner. In an attempt to increase our communication, we have created a Registrar’s Office Facebook. Important Academic Dates, Registrar Announcements, and other Campus communications will be located here. “Like Us” on Facebook, by going to our homepage and clicking the “Like” button.
Enrollment Management at Your Fingertips Registrar’s Office
www.gru.edu/admissions/ www.gru.edu/finaid/ www.gru.edu/registrar/
Summerville Campus 706-737-1408 Health Sciences Campus 706-721-2201
Financial Aid is available for you now!
Priority Deadlines: March 1, Summer April 1, Fall
We asked, and here is what you wanted to know about our Financial Aid Department.
October 1,t Spring
Important Websites: www.studentaid.gov www.studentloans.gov www.nslds.ed.gov www.pin.ed.gov
“POUNCE” on Your Financial Aid Requirements! GRU students can track down outstanding financial aid requirements by logging into the student portal POUNCE at http://gru.edu/ paws.php. POUNCE is your source for checking the status of your Entrance Counseling, Financial Awareness Counseling, Master Promissory Note (MPN), verification, and other documents requested by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
www.fastweb.com
Hoping for HOPE Scholarship?
www.tycobbfoundation.com
2013 Georgia high school graduates: The Office of Student Financial Aid will be notified if you are HOPE eligible the first week of July by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Prior to July, you may review eligibility by logging onto http://gacollege411.org and visiting the “Your HOPE GPA” link. All HOPE recipients must have a valid 20132014 FAFSA or GSFAPPS on file with the office of Student Financial Aid to be awarded HOPE Scholarship for Fall 2013.
Financial Aid Newsflash Remember, your GRU email is the official form of Financial Aid communication. Check your email on a regular basis to stay informed about your financial aid award status. To stay on top of new financial aid opportunities, follow us on our social media sites: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ GRUOfficeOfStudentFinancialAid
Fall 2013 Priority Deadline Your taxes may be filed, but what about your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? The FAFSA is the gateway to federal student financial aid. The Fall 2013 financial aid priority application deadline was April 1, 2013. Missed the priority deadline? Don’t panic—log onto FAFSA’s official website, fafsa.ed.gov, to complete your 2013-2014 FAFSA today! To insure your FAFSA is sent to GRU, please use school codes 001552 and 001579! New and Returning students at the Health Sciences campus will not be required to complete the former GHSU Institutional Financial Aid application. The FAFSA is the only required application.
At Your Service on Both Campuses The Office of Student Financial Aid is here for you on both the Summerville and Health Sciences campuses: Summerville Office: 706-737-1432, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, Georgia 30904; finaid@gru.edu Health Sciences Office: 706-721-4901; 1120 Fifteenth Street, Augusta, Georgia 30912; osfa@gru.edu Not sure who to contact? No problem! Call either location, and the Financial Aid staff will be happy to help you.