May 29, 2013
Keep These Emails Coming: Member Renewal Reminder
If you're an annual member, and have not yet converted or renewed your membership for the 2013-2014 academic year, you received an email yesterday prompting you to renew using your personalized renewal link. Please reference this email to renew. You also recently received a letter via mail with information about renewing. Your membership will expire in two days, on May 31. If you would prefer to renew via phone, please call (865) 974-4546 to talk with a member of our staff (8 am-5 pm, M-F).
MEMBER BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT
Local Hotel Discounts
As a reminder, the Parents Association has partnered with thirteen local hotels to offer members exclusive discounts on accommodations in Knoxville. There are four properties in the downtown area, eight in west Knoxville, and one location at the airport. Often, the hotel discount over a single weekend can pay for the cost of an annual membership. For all parents of incoming students who will be attending Orientation this summer, this is a great time to utilize your discount. You will need your Member ID to take advantage of the hotel discounts.
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INFORMATION FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
UT's Immunization Policy and Forms
All incoming first-year and transfer students must submit documentation of meeting the University of Tennessee's immunization requirement by August 1 (for students entering in the fall semester). All incoming students recently received a packet containing required immunization forms. Forms and additional detailed information, including requirements and deadlines, are also available on the Student Health Center website. Students can bring completed immunization forms to their scheduled orientation session.
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Orientation is Almost Here
Summer orientation sessions begin next week (and last through mid-July) for all first-year students entering UT this fall. If your student is attending orientation, encourage him or her to attend all sessions for valuable information about the university and their first year on campus. As a parent, it is also important that you attend all sessions to become more familiar and comfortable with the university. There will be parking available for every orientation session. Click here for driving directions and here for the orientation parking pass for
two-day orientation sessions.
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Conversations to Have with Your Student this Summer:
Setting & Achieving Goals
Summer break is an excellent time to consider discussing a variety of topics with your student to prepare him or her for next fall and beyond. Conversations about degree progression, internships and practical experience, and even post-graduation plans are all critical to your student's success. This summer, Parents Association weekly emails will highlight some helpful conversation tips.
Setting and achieving attainable goals is key to being successful in college. Make sure you talk to your student about the things he or she wants to accomplish, both in the short-term and long-term. Encourage your student to set specific, measurable, short-term goals so he or she knows when when and how to reach them.
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
Free Tutoring Opportunities
If your student is taking summer classes, remind him or her about the free tutoring services offered through the Office of Multicultural Student Life's Academic Support Unit. Please call (865) 974-6861 or email [log in to unmask] for more information.
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Student Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Many students are busy this summer with internships or summer school. Encourage your student to include volunteering as a part of his or her summer plans. Volunteering and community service is a great way to serve the local community, stay active, and a great attribute to include on a resume. A proven commitment to serving others could be just the thing that sets your student apart from others when applying for jobs and campus leadership positions.
CAMPUS NEWS & INFORMATION
School of Information Sciences Receives Honor
UT's School of Information Sciences (SIS) has been a named a member of the iSchools organization, an international group of colleges and universities dedicated to advancing the understanding of the relationships between information, people, and technology. iSchools was founded in 2005 to promote an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the opportunities and challenges associated with information through innovative research and teaching.
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- May 30: First & Full Session Summer 2013 Courses Begin
- July 3: First Session Summer School Ends
- July 4: Independence Day (No Classes)
- July 8: Second Session Summer School Begins
- August 9: Summer Classes End
- August 17-18: Campus Move-in Weekend
- August 17-24: Welcome Week
- August 19: Fall 2013 Payment Due at 4:30 PM
- August 21: Fall 2013 Classes Begin
- September 27-29: Fall Family Weekend
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