The Jag Family Connection Keeping you in the know
Updates from the University & the Office of Family Engagement ●
Registration is now open for all students. If your student has not registered, please encourage them to.
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To help with the unexpected impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Parking and Transportation Services is crediting $20 to all parking permits. This will be reflected on each student’s account.
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Maymester and summer classes will also be administered online.
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Student Business Services has allowed students with a balance of $1,000 or less to be able to register without any institutional holds. Previously, students were not able to register with a balance that was over $200.
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Information Technology Services remains hard at work fulfilling requests. If your student is interested in checking out resources, contact Jessica Nino at jmnino@tamusa.edu or 210-7844361. If your student needs troubleshooting assistance or to drop off equipment, contact helpdesk@tamusa.edu or 210-784-4357.
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Students are encouraged to download the SafeZone app during summer orientations and again during JagX. This app allows the University Police Department to track them when the button in the app is pressed during an emergency. If your student is still living in Esperanza Hall or going to campus for any reason, we recommended that they download the SafeZone App.
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THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES
Credit/No Credit For Spring 2020: ● Starting April 15, 2020, students will be able to select the credit/no credit option on a course-by-course basis for the Spring 2020 semester. A link and instruction will be sent to your student’s Jaguar email. ● Students must make their decisions to be graded credit/no credit in a course by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2020. ● Once the decision is made for a course to be graded credit/no credit, the grade may not be changed. ● Students are advised to meet with their advisor due to how critical this decision is. This decision could affect their progress to graduation, eligibility for professional licensure or admission to graduate programs in the future.
● Please note that a video further explaining credit/no credit was sent via Jaguar email earlier to students this week. Please have your students check their Jaguar emails. ● A Q&A video has been posted to the academic advising webpage. ● Additional information can be found on the Registrar’s page. Access Midterm Grades: ● Your student should check their midterm grades before making the decision of credit/no credit. ○ Step 1- Login to JagWire account ○ Step 2- Select “Classes & Registration” ○ Step 3- Select “My Personal Information” ○ Step 4- Select “Midterm Grades”
Comedy Corner: Encouraging Lightheartedness and Laughter The Office of Family Engagement recognizes the difficulty faced locally and globally. Remember that there’s a rainbow after a storm and that laughter is good for the soul.
How can family members support their student’s online education? Highlights of the Week My family can best support me by understanding that when I go into my room for hours doesn’t mean I am being rude. It is because I need to get work done and focus on all the assignments I have. I am not ignoring them. And to also understand that this is a very stressful time and to check up on us and how we are doing. ~Lauren Mayes- Freshman majoring in Communications with a minor in Business
My family can support me when taking online classes by respecting my time when I’m in a virtual class or studying, even though I am at home. It’s easy to get distracted with your loved ones around so I’d appreciate my family understanding when I’m in school mode compared to when I am just home and open to do anything. ~Brianna Olvera- Senior majoring in Communications
They can support by adjusting their noise level when the student is actively working on schoolwork. ~Elisha Bedford: Senior majoring in Education
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If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at family@tamusa.edu. You can also submit questions to President Matson here.
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