Welcome to the Learning Community Orientation and Ice Cream Social

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Welcome to the Learning Community Orientation
and Ice Cream Social

• Sponsored by
• The Learning Community Liaisons
• and the
• Office for Student Retention
• Florida Atlantic University

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Advantages of the FLC

• Help each other transition from high school to
  college
• Get to know a small group of classmates quickly.
• Form study groups and attend workshops and
  discussions with your classmates (inside and
  outside FLC).
• Earn better grades!
• Build relationships with professors in your
  major.
• Decide if the major you are considering is right
  for you.

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TOP 10 THINGS to REMEMBER in the FLC

• The FLC is a one-semester commitment
• You will be given an option to sign up for second
  semester courses on a course-by-course basis
• In October, the Office for Student Retention will
  visit your SLS/ EGN course to discuss the spring
  semester.
• You MUST clear all of your registration holds
  (including your academic advising hold) to be
  eligible to register for classes with your FLC in
  Spring.
• All outstanding fees must also be cleared (i.e.,
  parking tickets, Housing fees, library fines,
  etc.)
• Make sure your admission hold (high school
  transcript) is cleared. If not, you cant
  register for spring classes!

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TOP 10 THINGS to REMEMBER in the FLC

• Attend ALL classes ALL the time!
• FLC is meant to be a support not an excuse!
• Complete all homework and reading assignments and
  turn in papers and assignments by deadlines. Be
  prepared!
• Get the most out of the FLC participate in FLC
  programs and events (study groups, workshops,
  discussions, advising sessions, etc.)
• Check your FAU email regularly. We will email you
  about important things happening in and out of
  the FLC!
• Get involved OUTSIDE of the FLC too!

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TOP 10 THINGS to REMEMBER in the FLC

• Demonstrate appropriate behavior in classes
• No cheating or plagiarism
• No disruptive behavior in class (be respectful!)
• Be on time!
• Did you take AP tests? All AP scores must be
  electronically submitted to FAU. For additional
  information, please call [phone]or visit
  www.collegeboard.com to have your AP scores
  submitted to FAU.
• Meet with your Learning Community Liaison or
  better yet, apply to become one!

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MOST IMPORTANT THING to REMEMBER in the FLC

• We are here for you!
• Jennifer, Brooke, Alana and Eddie
• the LC Liaisons A.J., Ruth, Yaelys, Cara,
  Erica, Judith, Alex
• Contact us if you have questions or concerns
  about your schedule or are encountering any
  problems in your classes.
• Visit us in Student Union, room 131

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Important Dates and Upcoming Events

• Renaissance Fair tonight at 7pm here!
• Passport to FAU tomorrow, 845 am GS 119
• Beach Renourishment Service Project tomorrow at
  130 outside the UC/Student Union. Arrive by 1pm
• Freshman Convocation SUNDAY, 1pm, UC/Student
  Union
• First Day of Classes Monday!
• Last day to drop a course or withdraw without
  receiving an F in a course Friday, October
  19th