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Welcome to the LIS Departments Orientation
Sessionhere you will find information on many
essential functions in your student life, such as
parking, registering for classes, etc.
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These are the navigation buttons youll be
using to operate the Orientation tutorial.
Will take you back to the menu where you just
were. These will always be in the top left
corner of your screen.
Will take you to either the Next or the Previous
slide. These will always be at the bottom of
your screen.
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Following this screen is a menu for different
topics that ALL UNCG-LIS students must know.
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General LIS Issues Things everyone needs to
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Please click on each of the following links to
learn more about Advising Registration /
Genie Financial Aid Scholarships Technology
Blackboard e-Spartan Portfolio/Taskstrea
m LIS Website LISSA
Once you are done with each of the links above,
click the Next button.
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Advising Who is my advisor?
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Students admitted to the LIS program are assigned
faculty advisors (Visions students do not have an
assigned advisor). When you are accepted to
the program you receive a letter of acceptance
which includes the name of your advisor. It is
your responsibility to contact your advisor as
soon as possible so that you may formulate a plan
of study for completion of the degree. If you
do not know who your advisor is, please contact
Lee Shiflett or the department secretary
(336.334.3477). To obtain contact information
for your advisor, visit the faculty website.
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Registration / Genie How do I plan my
schedule?
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Finding and registering for classes is done
online through a program called UNCGenie. It can
be accessed through the following link
https//banweb.uncg.edu/ Once you are in
UNCGenie, you can plan your courses by clicking
on Class Schedule. Make sure you get your
advisors ok on your plan of study.
Information about required courses can be
obtained through this link http//www.uncg.edu/l
is/test_site/programs_admissions/course_descriptio
n.html As you plan your courses, make sure you
write down the five digit CRN code for the
courses you pick. This number is listed on the
left-hand side of the course catalog. Youll use
this number later when you actually sign up for
class. TIP do NOT use the printed Schedule of
Courses it is not always accurate!
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Registration / Genie continued How do I sign up
for classes?
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• To register for class, enter the Secure Area of
  UNCGenie. You will be prompted for your ID and
  Pin.
• Once you are in the secure area follow these
  steps
• click on Student and Financial Aid
• click on Registration
• click on Add/Drop Classes
• Choose the term for which you are registering,
  and enter your advising pin (this should have
  been emailed to you, or you can contact your
  advisor or the LIS department secretary to get
  it)
• Enter in the CRNs of the courses you want to
  take, and click on Submit.
• Youre now registered for class. Youll get a
  bill in the mail.

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LISSA What is LISSA and how do I join?
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The Library and Information Studies Student
Association (LISSA) is the UNCG American Library
Associations (ALA) local student chapter.
Student dues are minimal for the year while
dividends can be substantial. Activities
include professional development activities,
national and state guest speakers, altruistic
endeavors, and fun social events. Follow the link
to the LISSA website for further details. Its a
fun and exciting group! http//www.uncg.edu/lis/L
ISSA/index.html LISSA also hosts a Mentor
program to connect new LIS students with current
students and alumni. For more information,
please contact LISSA President Amanda Click at
abclick2_at_uncg.edu
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Blackboard What is Blackboard?
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• Blackboard is an online environment used by all
  professors to deliver content to students
  electronically.
• Some of the items found on Blackboard are
• syllabi,
• assignments,
• required texts,
• reserved readings, and
• discussion boards.
• Each professor uses Blackboard differently to
  support the objectives of the course.

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Blackboard continued How do I sign up for
Blackboard?
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Blackboard is accessed using your Novell
Password. If you have not yet set up your
Novell Password, use the following link
https//banweb.uncg.edu/prod/hwzkcsar.P_UncgCSAR
If you have already set up a Novell account,
but cannot remember your password, you can reset
it by visiting the following link
https//banweb.uncg.edu/prod/hwzksspr.P_UncgSSPR

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Blackboard continued How do I use Blackboard?
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Once you have set up your Novell Password, you
may access Blackboard by visiting the following
link http//blackboard.uncg.edu A tutorial on
using Blackboard is available by visiting the
following link http//web.uncg.edu/dcl/icampus
/techsupport/bborient.asp
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e-Spartan What is e-Spartan?
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• IGNORE e-Spartan at your own risk! e-Spartan is
  your UNCG email account. This is a major source
  of information and will be the primary way your
  advisor and professors will reach you.
• e-Spartan is designed to be used with Internet
  Explorer or Firefox, and can be problematic when
  used with a Mac.

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e-Spartan continued How do I access e-Spartan?

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You can access e-Spartan by clicking on the
following link http//espartan.uncg.edu
e-Spartan is accessed using your Novell
Password. If you have not yet set up your Novell
Password, use the following link
https//banweb.uncg.edu/prod/hwzkcsar.P_UncgCSAR
Technical support can be obtained by clicking
here.
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LIS Website What can I use the LIS website for?

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We recommend that incoming students take an hour
to familiarize themselves with the LIS
Departmental website. The answers to many of your
questions are contained within the site so it can
be a very valuable resource! As is true with
all web resources, the LIS Website is a dynamic
work-in-progress. It is advised that students
follow-up with personal contacts to verify
whether the information is the most
current. Here is the link for the LIS
Website http//www.uncg.edu/lis
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Financial Aid What is available?
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To apply for most types of aid, you must first
complete a Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). http//www.fafsa.ed.gov/ The
types of financial aid available at UNCG are
summarized at the UNCG Financial Aid website
http//fia.uncg.edu/ These include loans,
work-study programs and scholarships.
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Financial Aid continued How do I apply for
Financial Aid?
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If the federal processor receives your FAFSA by
March 1, your application becomes a "Priority
Application" for UNCG aid. UNCGs federal school
code is 002976. You will need this number when
completing the FAFSA. UNCGenie provides you with
online access to your financial aid information
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. UNCGs Financial
Aid Handbook is available as a download in a PDF
Format at 540kb. Click here for other important
financial aid forms.
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Financial Aid continued How do I keep my
Finanicial Aid?
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Each semester and summer session, graduate
students receiving financial aid are required to
earn a minimum of 3 credit hours at the 500 level
or above. Graduate students are considered
full-time if they take at least 6 credit hours at
the 500 level or above, each semester. You must
file a FAFSA form every academic year in order to
receive financial aid.
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Scholarships What scholarships are available?
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Several LIS departmental scholarships are
available. Each scholarship has specific
requirements. The links are below The Mary
Frances Kennon Johnson Scholarship The M.
Sangster Parrott Fellowship The Helen Thayer
Bowling Scholarship The Dr. Marilyn L. Miller
Scholarship The H.W. Wilson Foundation
Scholarship UNCGs School of Education also
offers some scholarships. You may contact the
department directly for more information on
deadlines and application procedures. UNCGs
Graduate School has information about several
different scholarships, too, each with its own
deadline and application procedures.
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Scholarships continued Are there any
scholarships from professional organizations?
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The American Library Association provides more
than 300,000 annually in scholarships for study
in ALA accredited programs. The scholarship
process is open annually from September through
March. Applications and reference forms (which
must be submitted on-line) are available during
that time period. Instructions and general
information remain available year round.
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Scholarships continued Are there any more
professional organization scholarships?
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The Special Library Association also has a
Scholarship Program. Each year, SLA awards
30,000 to at least 5 students who have
demonstrated their ability and desire to
contribute to the Special Librarian field. A
complete application must be postmarked no later
than October 31. Click on the link above for
more information. Plus, there are many
professional organizations for specific types of
librarianship, and some of these offer
scholarships and financial assistance. A little
investigation could pay off! Click here to link
to a list of these organizations.
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Portfolio/Taskstream What is this?
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TaskStream is an electronic program that you
will use to create a portfolio for one of your
last courses in the program, LIS 603 Capstone
Experience in Library and Information
Studies. This portfolio is intended to show
satisfactory completion of the requirements for
the MLIS degree. In order to fill your
portfolio, keep an electronic copy of your
assignments, papers, and projects.
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Technology What hardware do I need at home?
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• Minimum Hardware Requirements that all MLIS
  students must have access to
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• Pentium 4 (or higher) or Macintosh G4
• Microsoft Windows 2000 (or higher) or Mac OS X
• 512 MB of RAM or higher
• Minimum of 4 GB Hard Drive
• Internet Access broadband or high speed is
  preferred, but dial-up will work
• A printer
• Flash Drive and CD-Rom or CD-RW drive
• This hardware can be purchased at a discount from
  UNCGs Bookstore. Click on the following link
• http//uncg.bkstore.com/bkstore/content

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Technology _at_ home What software do I need at
home?
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• Minimum Software Requirements that all MLIS
  students must have access to
• Internet Explorer (click here for a free
  download)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (click here for a free
  download)
• Microsoft Office (with Word and Excel)
• Microsoft Office and any additional software you
  might want (such as Dreamweaver) can be purchased
  at a discount from UNCGs Bookstore. Click on
  the following link
• http//uncg.bkstore.com/bkstore/content

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Campus Specific Issues

• There are certain issues that students face that
  are different at different campuses. Click on
  the campus below where you attend class for more
  information.
• Greensboro Charlotte

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_at_ Greensboro Things Greensboro students need to
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Please click on each of the following links to
learn more about Assistantships
Internships Computer lab Mailbox Gett
ing to class Meal Plans Health Insurance
Parking Housing Student
ids Immunizations Student Recreation
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Internships How can I get practical experience?

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UNCGs Jackson Library has an Internship Program
in their Reference Department. Becoming an intern
is a great way for qualified applicants to gain
valuable library experience while making a (very)
little extra money. Weekly training sessions
enhance the experience. Typically, interns work
between 10 and 15 hours per week and scheduling
is flexible. New interns are hired each semester
(but not during the summer) and application
screening usually begins a couple months before
the start of the semester. Steve Cramer,
Reference Librarian, directs the program.
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Internships continued How can I get practical
experience?
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The School of Educations Teaching Resources
Center, located in the Ferguson Building, also
offers internships. Contact Karen Gavigan,
Director, for more information. Many LIS
students also make arrangements with other area
university libraries for internship and volunteer
opportunities. Contact the libraries directly for
more information.
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Assistantships Can I work for the LIS
Department?
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Working as a Graduate Assistant for the LIS
Department earns you a tuition waiver plus a
monthly stipend. Assistantships involve twenty
hours of research, administrative, and/or general
departmental assistance per week.  Application
forms for assistantships are filed with the LIS
Department. Selections are usually made in the
Spring for the following academic year. 
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Assistantships How do I get an Assistantship?
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Applications should be submitted by March 31 for
assistantships beginning the following Fall. Full
admission to the LIS graduate degree program is
required for an assistantship (must have overall
undergraduate GPA of 3.0). Graduate assistants
are expected to carry at least 6 hours of course
work per semester. The Graduate Assistant
Application Form includes contact information
and information about where to send the complete
form.
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Computer Lab Where is it and when is it
available?
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There is a UNCG computer lab located in the LIS
Department Suite in the Curry Building (Room
349-H). The computer lab is open Monday
Thursday from 10 am 530 pm. Lab Technicians
are available to provide assistance during these
hours. The lab is also open on Fridays however,
it is not staffed by lab technicians on Friday.
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Computer Lab What resources are available?
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The computer lab provides access to the following
software and hardware Dreamweaver Flash Firewor
ks Freehand PowerPoint Publisher Access Exce
l Word Photoshop Acrobat Professional (for
creating PDFs) Digital Cameras, digital
camcorders, tripods, laptops, and Apple
Powerbooks are available for student checkout
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Parking Do I need a parking permit? Which one?

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• Students have a number of options for parking.
  The following slides explain all the options.
• Students can purchase parking stickers online
  from UNCGs Parking Services. The three most
  appropriate parking permits purchased by LIS
  students are the C, E, or Parking Deck.
• C Permit is for general commuting students and
  allows students to park in designated lots all
  day
• E Permit is for evening students, and allows for
  parking in designated lots after 1 p.m.
• You can be assigned to a parking deck if you
  wish however, there is often a wait list for
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Parking continued How do I sign up for a
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For more information or to purchase these or
other parking permits, please visit the website
at http//parking.uncg.edu/ Once you have
your parking permit, you are allowed to park in
designated parking lots on campus. Maps of
campus parking lots are available in the UNCG
Parking Services Office or by following this
link http//parking.uncg.edu/pkgmap.html
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Parking continued What is Park and Ride?
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If you can not find a parking space on campus,
any student who has purchased a UNCG Parking
Permit can use the Park and Ride lot at 1720 West
Lee Street. Park and Ride Customers (vehicles
with any valid UNCG permit) may use this lot and
take the shuttle Monday through Friday from 730
am to 625 pm. The lot is open from 7 am until 7
pm weekdays. Please note that this is a gated
lotif you vehicle is left in the lot after the
gates close, it is at risk of ticket and/or tow.
More information may be found by clicking this
link http//parking.uncg.edu/parkride_permits.h
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Parking continued Is there any FREE parking?

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In addition to paid permit lots, there are a
number of places where students can park for free
during evening classes. Free spaces are
available on the following streets Oakland,
Tate, Spring Garden, Walker Avenue, Carr,
Mendenhall, and many others. For a street map
of campus surroundings, please click here.
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Getting to class How do I find the building my
class is in?
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Many of your classes will be in the Curry
Building, but some will be elsewhere on the UNCG
campus. This 2D Interactive Map can help you get
around. Here are more maps, including some that
are printable.
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Student ids What do I need a student id for,
and where do I get one?
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Your UNCG FirstCard is used for everything.
You use it to check out and request books, gain
access to the Recreation Center, get student
tickets for campus events, and pay for a number
of services on campus. Cash may be deposited on
your FirstCard account and can be used to pay for
copying and printing in computer labs (they do
not accept cash). The FirstCard Center (office
where you obtain the card and can add money to
your account) is located on the main floor of the
EUC (student union) close to the coffee shop and
the information desk, and is open normal business
hours. Click the following link for more
information http//firstcard.uncg.edu/
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Meal Plans How can I get food?
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ARAMARK Services offers a wide range of meal
plans for the major meal services on campus, and
these plans may be used at a variety of food
outlets and sundry shops in The Elliot University
Center (EUC), the Atrium, and the Bryan School
Building. Students living on campus are required
to have a meal plan of some sort, which they
choose when applying for housing. Click on the
following link for more information http//hrl.un
cg.edu/services/meals/mealplans.html Click
here for a dining services website that gives
menus and hours, as well as nutrition
information.
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Immunizations Do I need any immunizations?
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All FULL-TIME (6 credit hours or more) students
are required to be up to date on immunizations by
the time they start classes. This often requires
tracking down childhood immunization records and
submitting them to the immunization office on the
second floor of the Gove Student Health Center
(on Gray Drive between Ragsdale-Mendenhall and
Phillips-Hawkins residence halls). For more
information, click on the following
link http//shs.dept.uncg.edu/policies/immuniza
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Health Insurance Does the University provide
health insurance?
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The University encourages all students to have
medical insurance. A cost-effective accident and
sickness policy is available through the link on
this webpage http//studenthealth.uncg.edu/polic
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Mailboxes What are they and where can I find
them?
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Each LIS student and professor has a mailbox in
the lounge outside of the LIS Office (Room 349)
in Curry building. Faculty and staff use these
to distribute a variety of items to students,
including graded projects, notices, and surveys.
Students should consider checking their mailbox
regularly, as they may not receive e-mail
notification of the placement of such items.
If you do not have a mailbox assigned to you,
you may contact the LIS Department secretary to
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Housing Where can I live?
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Greensboro rental prices are quite reasonable
prices start as low as 300/month in a roommate
situation, and singles can be found in the mid
400s. Information about housing is available
at the following links, which can also be found
on the departmental website Greensboro
News-Record Classified Ads- Apartments and Houses
Apartments.com UNCG Off-Campus Housing UNCG
On-Campus Housing
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Recreation Center What is available?
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• UNCG has a Recreation Center open 7 days a week
  Operating hours are available online at
• http//campusrec.uncg.edu/src/
• The Rec Center provides
• Three Court Gymnasium
• Elevated Jogging/Walking Track
• Fitness Studio
• Strength and Cardiovascular Training Areas
• 38 ft. Indoor Climbing Wall
• Spin Studio
• Four Racquetball Courts
• Free Exercise Classes
• Locker and Shower Facilities

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Students _at_ Charlotte Things Charlotte
students need to know
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Please click on each of the following links to
learn more about Your LIS Representative in
Charlotte Computer accounts Student
IDs Parking Using the library
Grades
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Computer Accounts Novell Login and Library
Access
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To utilize a computer in one of the open access
computer labs at UNC Charlotte or to use the J.
Murrey Atkins Library, directly or through any
computer, you will need a UNC Charlotte
Username and Password. This is also a
requirement if you want to request a book from
interlibrary loan.   Username You may determine
your UNC Charlotte Username by going to the
Username Lookup Web page. To go directly to
this page, enter the following URL in your
Internet browser https//secure.uncc.edu/its/User
NameLookup/ You will then be asked for First
Name, Middle Initial, Last Name and Date of Birth
to get your Username. If the system cannot find
it, try the same procedure without your middle
initial. New students will receive index cards
showing their username.  
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Computer Accounts (cont) Novell Login and
Library Access
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Password Your initial Password consists of your
9-digit UNCC Banner ID beginning 800,
followed by the six digits of your birth date
(MMDDYY). Once logged in, you can reset the
password to anything you choose. Passwords need
to be at least eight characterPasswords long and
contain a mixture of numbers and letters, but at
least one upper case letter, one lower case
letter, one numeric character, and one special
character (!-/_). Passwords are
case-sensitive, i.e. Dog is different from dog.
If you experience any problems at all, contact
the UNCC HelpDesk Online on https//helpdesk.uncc.
edu or call them on 704-687-6400. They are
located in Barnard 109 and are available Mon-Thu
8AM-11PM, Fri 8AM-5PM, Sat Noon-5PM, Sun
Noon-8PM.      
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Computer Accounts (cont) Novell Login and
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Open Computer Labs are located in the Barnard
building, in Fretwell (321), and in Friday (216
and 338). Those in Barnard are open 24/7, while
those in Friday have the same opening hours as
the HelpDesk (see above). The lab in Fretwell is
closed on weekends. Just a REMINDER for all UNCG
students To activate your UNCG computer accounts
please go to http//accounts.uncg.edu Library
Hours Bookstore Hours Mon-Thu 730AM
Midnight 8AM 7.30PM Fri 730AM 8PM 8AM
5PM Sat 10AM 8PM 10AM 4PM Sun 11AM -
Midnight Closed      
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Student IDs What is my Student ID number?
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UNC Charlotte no longer uses Social Security
Numbers as Student ID numbers. Instead, students
are issued a 9-digit UNC Charlotte ID number
starting with 800. If you do not yet have your
800 number (also known as your Banner ID ),
please contact Dr. Feldman and she will issue it
to you. If you are a new student, you will
receive an index card with your 800 and
username.  
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Student IDs Do I need a Student ID card? How
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UNC Charlotte Student ID Card (Optional) You are
entitled to apply for a UNC Charlotte student-ID
card. However, you will not need a Student ID
Card to access academic services such as the
library and computer labs at UNC Charlotte. Once
you are enrolled for your class, the UNC
Charlotte Graduate Center will submit your UNC
Charlotte student ID number to all relevant
academic services, which will allow you to access
library and computer facilities. If you decide
to apply for a UNC Charlotte ID card, go to the
ID Office located in the Auxiliary Services
Building, [phone]. You will need proof of
identification, such as a drivers license or
passport. The office will be open Mon-Fri,
8AM-5PM. This ID card will not grant you access
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Parking Stickers What kind of permit should I
get?
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The two most suitable options for UNCG students
would probably be a day permit (3/day can be
purchased in advance at the UNCC parking office),
or a term night permit (56 for the entire term
starts at 3PM).   Parking permits can be obtained
at Parking Services, located in Auxiliary Sevices
Building behind the Campus Bookstore and McEniry,
[phone]. To get a permit, you will have to
supply your name, address, ID number, the vehicle
license plate number, vehicle make, model and
color, insurance company and insurance policy
number. The office will be open Mon-Thu 8AM
6PM, and Fri 8AM 5PM.  
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Parking Stickers Where can I park?
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Once you have a permit, you are entitled to park
in all parking lots and decks marked Commuter
(until 600 PM) and in any student lots after
that. Temporary and Night permit holders are
entitled to park in any student lots. Permits are
enforced from 8AM to midnight Monday through
Thursday and 8AM to 3PM on Friday. Free Parking
in any student lots begins Friday 3PM until
Monday 8 AM. http//www.parking.uncc.edu OASES T
he Office of Adult Students and Evening Services
may be useful to you as they provide practical
help and advice after-hours, e.g. with regards to
parking, on-campus orientation, computing
assistance etc. They are located in Barnard 106
and are open Mon-Thu 8AM 7PM, Fri 8AM-5PM, and
Sat 9AM 1PM. http//www.oases.uncc.edu
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Using the library When is the library open?
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Library Hours Mon-Thu 730AM Midnight Fri
730AM 8PM Sat 10AM 8PM Sun 11AM -
Midnight For more information on how to access
library resources, see the Computer Accounts
section of this orientation or visit the
librarys website.
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Getting to class How do I find my building?
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You can locate your classroom building on this
2-D Interactive Map. Other maps can be found on
the UNCC Facilities website.
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Grades How do I check my grades?
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If your professor uses Blackboard, they may post
your grades there. However, UNCGenie is the
official location to find your midterm and final
grades. To access your grades in UNCGenie, log
into your Secure Area. Click on Student Service
and Financial Aid. Then, click on Student
Records. From there, you can access both your
midterm and final grades.
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