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Student Life: The Essentials
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Major Exploration Day | March 17, 2022 | QUAD | 11:15am- 1:00pm An academic-centered event to assist students with exploring and declaring an undergraduate major while designing a unique and meaningful academic experience.
First-Year Experience Awards Ceremony | April 20, 2022 | Pierce Chapel | 1:30pm An academic-centered event to recognize and celebrate our First-Year students’ academic achievements by awarding the President’s and Provost’s awards.
For More Information... Contact the Director of First-Year Experience Ken Blair at kblair@wesleyancollege. edu or 478-787-5193. The First Year Experience Program offers one-on-one advising for first-year students and undeclared second year students.
BILLING & PAYMENT
Business Office | 2nd Floor, Tate Hall | businessoffice@wesleyancollege.edu | 478-757-5120
The Business Office bills and collects for tuition, fees, room and board, and other campus expenses. Visit the Business Office to ask questions about your student account, use the student bank, and speak to a staff member when needed. Details about your student bill can be viewed via your WesPortal account (login to WesPortal. wesleyancollege.edu, click “Student” on the top menu bar, then click “Financial Information” on the left menu bar). No paper bills are mailed; communication is via your Wesleyan College email account and on WesPortal.
Billing typically begins in mid-July for the fall semester and in mid-November for the spring semester. Charges are billed by semester and are based on a student’s current registered credits at the time of billing. If your course schedule is adjusted, your tuition and fees may change. Financial aid awards are typically allocated between the two semesters (ex. if a student is awarded a $6,000 scholarship, they can expect to receive $3,000 in the fall and $3,000 in the spring). Bills must be paid prior to moving into the Residence Halls and starting classes.
For detailed information about tuition and fee rates, payment options, and more, check out the “Financial Information” section of this year’s Catalogue (search “Catalogue” on the Wesleyan College website).
Campus Store | 1st Floor, Olive Swann Porter Building campusstore@wesleyancollege.edu | 478-757-5105
Located in the heart of OSP, the Campus Store carries what you need to help you succeed at Wesleyan. Visit the Campus Store for Wesleyan apparel and merchandise, books, school supplies, mailing needs, snacks, and more. For information about campus mail for residential students, please see the “Campus Address & Mailing” section under Residence Life. Campus Store hours are announced at the beginning of each semester.
Textbooks Wesleyan College provides students with rentals of all required textbooks and online learning materials based on their registered course schedule. Books may be in print or electronic (eBook) format, depending on the format the instructor chooses to adopt for the course. You will receive a shipment or online access to these materials at the beginning of each semester. Please note: Auditor, transient, and cross-registered student books, and books for consortium classes, are not provided by the rental program; students will need to source the books independently. Nursing students will receive their textbooks directly from the Nursing program.
Pick-Up & Shipping Information Some classes have digital materials that can be located in your digital bookshelf. Locate digital materials and access codes by going to WesPortal > Student tab > eCampus Book Portal > Digital Bookshelf. Students have the option to have physical copies of textbooks shipped to the Campus Store or to another shipping address. To update your preferred shipping address, login to WesPortal.wesleyancollege.edu and visit the eCampus Book Portal (click the “Student” tab on the top menu bar and click “Book Portal” on the main page). You can update your settings from the “My Account” menu.
Returns Books need to be returned by the last day of finals or within seven days of dropping a course. You will receive email reminders when the return deadline is approaching. Graduating seniors will have an earlier deadline than the rest of the student body after their final semester. To generate a return shipping label, login to WesPortal.wesleyancollege.edu and visit the eCampus Book Portal (click the “Student” tab on the top menu bar and click “Book Portal” on the main page). From the eCampus Book Portal, click “Return Rentals,” click “Return My Rental for Free,” and select the quantity of the books you would like to return. Click “Print Label & Complete Return” to print the shipping label and return slip. The packing slip must be included in the box with the return. Tape up the box, place the label on the outside, and ship. You can also bring your return to the Campus Store to have it mailed back to eCampus.
Adding & Dropping Classes If you add a class after you’ve received your book shipment, you should expect another shipment to get the books for your added classes. If you add a class but haven’t received any books, the books for the added class will most likely be included when the rest of your books arrive. If you drop a class, you will receive an email reminder to return the book. Shipping labels will be provided via eCampus; see the “Returns” section above for more details.
Textbook Usage & Damage Many books are brand new, and all used books are in good-or-better condition. Please be mindful of the students who will use the book after you. A reasonable amount of writing or highlighting is definitely ok – just don’t turn it into a work of art. Some normal wear and tear is expected, but if the book is damaged to the point of not being acceptable, you will be charged a non-returned item charge (50% of list price). If the book is lost or not returned by the due date, you be charged 50% of the list price so that the book can be replaced. For a replacement book, contact the Campus Store to coordinate a replacement order at campusstore@wesleyancollege.edu.
Purchasing Options You may keep any of the books you receive; in some cases, for a cost. Some books are marked “Yours to Keep” (e.g. workbooks and access codes) and can be kept at no additional cost. For others that need to be returned, you would pay 50% of list price to keep any book – a discount of 20-35% (or more) off the retail price for used books. To find out the exact cost for keeping, losing, or damaging a book, visit the eCampus Book Portal on WesPortal.
COMPUTER & INFORMATION RESOURCES
Barracks | 3rd Floor, Olive Swann Porter Building (Above Manget Dining Room) helpdesk@wesleyancollege.edu | 478-757-5239
Email & Network Account All new students should receive a welcome email with your Wesleyan email and WesPortal username and password. Wesleyan email accounts are hosted by Google mail. Once you set your password, you can use your username and password to access WesPortal, Canvas, and Papercut/ Webprint. If you need more assistance getting started, visit WesPortal. wesleyancollege.edu and click Wesnet, Computer Resources - Students, Frequently Asked Questions.
Important Websites to Bookmark • Wesleyan College Website (wesleyancollege.edu)
Visit department pages, learn more about faculty members, and stay up to date on college events. • Wesleyan Portal (wesportal.wesleyancollege.edu)
View and pay your bill, apply for housing, submit maintenance requests, view department documents and forms, register for classes, and more.
WHAT’S THE WIFI PASSWORD?
Wifi is provided throughout campus for the Wesleyan community. Use these passwords to get connected!
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS Wireless Network: WesAir Access Key: connectviaair
RESIDENCE HALLS Wireless Network: WesStudents Access Key: connectdorms
• Wesleyan Email (email.wesleyancollege.edu)
Access to your student email account and Google Drive. • IT Helpdesk (helpdesk.wesleyancollege.edu)
Submit and track HelpDesk tickets for IT assistance. • Papercut/Webprint (wespcut:9191/user)
Access campus printers. Students are given 1,000 pages per semester.
Computer Support Need help from CIR staff? Access the HelpDesk system at helpdesk.wesleyancollege.edu or 478-757-5239. An Information Technology Assistant (ITA) is also assigned to each residence hall to assist residential students after business hours (weeknights and weekends). To reach the ITA On Call, contact 478-757-5239 (Monday – Friday, 5:00pm – 11:00pm; Weekends, 9:00am – 11:00pm).
Office 365 Download Microsoft Office 365 is available to download for free to all students. To access the download, visit products. office.com/en-us/student/office-in-education and enter your Wesleyan email address.
Printers and Public Computers Public computers and printers are available in OSP and the Willet Library. You may print up to 1,000 pages per semester at no cost. If you need additional pages, please refer to the “Additional Papercut Request Form” that can be found on the Computer Resources WesPortal Page (login to WesPortal, click “WesNet” on the top menu bar, and click “Computer Resources” on the left menu bar).
Wesleyan College has partnered with Metz Culinary to provide on-campus dining services that are designed to meet your needs. Anderson Dining Hall is an all-you-care-to-eat location that offers fresh and healthy signature concepts for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays. Brunch and dinner are offered during weekends. Options include hot entrees, a fresh salad bar, scratch-made soups, pizza and pasta, made-to-order deli sandwiches, grilled items, and more! For more information about hours, menus, and more, please visit www.wesleyancollegemetz.com.
Meal Plan Options • Residential Hall Student Plan (included for all nonapartment residents): 19 meals per week • Residential Apartment Student Plan (included for all apartment residents): 10 meals per week • Commuter Meal Plan (Purchase in the Business
Office or in the Dining Hall): 19 Meal Block ($135) or 10 Meal Block ($69)
Dining Accommodations Metz staff can help with dining accommodations, including allergies, dietary restrictions, and more. To get information on dining accommodations, please contact Jill Amos, Director of Disability & Advocacy Services, at jamos@wesleyancollege.edu.
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial Aid Office | Huckabee Hall | financialaid@wesleyancollege.edu | 478-757-5205
Wesleyan offers a comprehensive financial aid program. Financial aid is based on the individual circumstances of each student and family, and it is reviewed every year. Students applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in addition to all other paperwork required by the Financial Aid Office. New FAFSA forms become available on October 1 each year and should be completed as soon as possible once available.
Awards, grants, loans, and scholarships may be available to Wesleyan students. For more information, please visit the “Scholarships & Aid” page on the Wesleyan College website. If you would like to ask questions about financial aid or meet with a staff member about your financial aid options, please contact us, as above.
ID CARDS
All students are issued a Wesleyan College ID Card during New Student Orientation sessions. This identification card for access to the Dining Hall, campus events, and student discounts at participating local retailers. All students will also receive a keyless entry badge on their Wesleyan ID card that will grant 24-Hour access to the Library, Mathews Athletic Center (as scheduled), and residence halls for residential students (see Residence Life section for more details). If you lose or damage your card or badge, please visit Student Affairs for a replacement.
Parking All members of the Wesleyan community are required to obtain a parking decal to park on campus. Parking is free for all students. Visit the Wesportal “Forms” tab, and choose “Vehicle Registration” from the list at left, to register your vehicle; then visit Student Affairs to receive it. You will need to enter the license plate number, make, model, and color of the car to complete the registration. Parking is only permitted in campus lots; any cars parked in non-designated areas (ex. along the side of roads, on the grass, etc.) may be ticketed by Campus Police. If you have questions about parking on campus, please contact saffairs@wesleyanollege.edu.
Transportation If you do not plan to bring a car to campus, you will still be able to get around! Student Affairs offers frequent shuttles to a local shopping location. Shuttles are also sporadically provided for large off-campus events based on demand (ex. Homecoming, Convocations, Cherry Blossom Festival Events, etc.) Check your Wesleyan email throughout the semester for more details about shuttle services. Other affordable transportation options include the Macon Transit Authority (MTA) bus line, Uber, and Lyft.
RESIDENCE LIFE
Living on campus is an essential experience that is extremely important to both the curricular and co-curricular life of students. Wesleyan is proud to be a residential college that offers a variety of housing options for all students ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment style living. The Department of Residence Life is committed to providing exemplary service to its residents. Our mission is to offer a safe, comfortable living environment that is conducive to academic and social development.
Resident Advisors Your Resident Advisor (RA) is a trained student staff member who lives on your floor and/or in your apartment building. RAs are knowledgeable student leaders who can guide you in your transition to campus. They will work to create an amazing community on your floor and in your building. Reach out to your RA if you have any questions or suggestions for your living community (room, roommate, neighbors, etc.), need tips for engaging in campus life, or if you need help with your college transition.
Residential Life Policies We expect all residential students to educate themselves on our policies which can be found in the Student Handbook. Depending on the severity of the incident, policy violations may be addressed by RAs, the Director of Residence Life, or Honor Council.
Keys & ID Card Access All students will receive a keyless entry badge on their Wesleyan ID card during New Student Orientation. Access to a residence hall will be granted via the badge before residential move-in. The badge will only open the resident’s building; students seeking access to another building will need to be let in by a resident of that building. Residents will receive a room key during residential check-in.
If you need help with your badge or get locked out of your building/room: • During Business Hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm): Visit Student Affairs (2nd Floor, OSP) • After Business Hours (Weeknights & Weekends): Call the RA on Duty at 478-461-7787 or 478-461-7788
Campus Address & Mailing All residential students will receive a mailbox number and combination code at move-in. Mailboxes are located behind the Campus Store on the first floor of OSP. All packages that are too big to fit in your mailbox will be held in the Campus Store for pick-up, and you will receive an email when they arrive. When receiving mail, please use the following format for your address:
Your Name 4760 Forsyth Road, Box #_____ Macon, GA 31210
Physical Plant & Maintenance Requests If you find maintenance issues in your room or residence hall, please submit a maintenance request. Login to WesPortal.wesleyancollege.edu and click the “Physical Plant/Maintenance Help Desk” link (located under the “Quick Links” menu on the left). Make sure to include as much information about the issue as possible. If you have an emergency maintenance request (ex. flooding, unsecured entry, overflowing toilet, etc.) after 5pm or on the weekends, please contact the RA on Duty at 478-461-7787 or 478-461-7788.
Emergencies Members of the Wesleyan community are strongly encouraged to register for WesAlert. This service provides alert messages to your cell phone and email with information in the event of a weather closing, tornado warning, or campus emergency. WesAlert will only be used in the case of an emergency. To register, visit WesPortal. wesleyancollege.edu and click the “New User” link under the “Wesleyan Alert” heading (bottom right of main page). In the event of a life threatening emergency, call 911; after contacting 911, please call Campus Police at 478-960-7969 to notify them of the emergency. All other emergencies can be referred to Student Affairs during business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm) or the RA on Duty after business hours (Weeknights & Weekends).
