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ORIENTATION GUIDE
online
Cougars Climb Higher
Orientation Sessions Page 2
Success Checklist Page 3
Resources
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Dear students,
Welcome to Kean University! You have chosen wisely; being a part of the Kean family will transform your life.
During Kean Online Orientation, you will get to know the campus, from your virtual classroom to the team in Union, New Jersey, who supports you in achieving your academic and professional goals. At Kean, we invest the time and effort needed to nurture the greatness that lies in each of you.
You are about to become a vital part of Kean’s vibrant, diverse community, where there are many opportunities to succeed.
Best wishes,
Dawood Farahi, Ph.D. President
Welcome to Kean
Meet the Team
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Alexandria Lopez Online Admissions Counselor
(908) 737-4276 • [email protected]
Alexander Winnicker KEANetwork Admissions Counselor (908) 737-4278 • [email protected]
MEET THETEAM
Cougar LinkCougar Link is Kean University’s student involvement tracking and student organization management system. Kean’s 160+ recognized student groups host more than 1,000 student events annually. Find events, discover clubs and organizations, and track your co-curricular involvement at Kean in Cougar Link. Visit http://cougarlink.kean.edu to begin exploring all of your opportunities for involvement today!
Corey Vigdor Associate Dean
(908) 737-4782 • [email protected]
Michael Villanella Associate Director
(908) 737-4277 • [email protected]
HOME EVENTS ORGANIZATIONS NEWS
Academic WorkshopsTuesday, October 17, at 2:00 PM EDTHennings Hall, room 113
Learning
Social ActivitiesThursday, October 19, at 3:00 PM EDTMiron Student Center Patio
Social
Community Service ProjectsSaturday, October 21, at 10:00 AM EDTShuttle departs from VE Parking Lot
Service
Organization and Club MeetingsMonday, October 23, at 3:15 PM EDTMiron Student Center, room 228
Group Business
Explore Kean UniversitySearch Events, Organizations and News Articles
My Memberships
Cougar Volunteers Student Organization of Kean University
Events VIEW ALL EVENTS
Latest News Campus Links
Kean UnversityVolunteers Needed!
Home Events Orgs News
Explore Kean UniversitySearch Events, Organizations and News Articles
My Memberships
Cougar Volunteers
Student Organization of Kean University
Social ActivitiesThursday, October 19, at 3:00 PM EDTMiron Student Center Patio
Social
Events
Community Service ProjectsSaturday, October 21, at 10:00 AM EDTShuttle departs from VE Parking Lot
Pamela Riley Administrative Support (908) 737-4781 • [email protected]
Admission & Registration
Kean Mobile provides the latest information about Kean University in the palm of your hand. With the Kean Mobile app, you can access your Kean email, Cougar Link and KeanWISE; search for faculty and staff in the directory; read campus news; check athletics schedules and scores; navigate the campus map, and more! Download Kean Mobile for free today.
Online Support Centerhttps://kean.edusupportcenter.com/ 1+(844) 650-0845 Tutoring Centerwww.kean.edu/center-academic-success (908) 737-4680 One Stop Service Center www.kean.edu/offices/registrars-office/one-stop-service-center (908) 737-3463 (R-EGME) Kean Online Office of Admissionswww.kean.edu/online(908) 737-4275
Office of Student Accountingwww.kean.edu/offices/student-accounting (908) 737-3240 Office of Counseling, Disability, Alcohol and Other Drug Serviceswww.kean.edu/offices/office-counseling-disability-alcohol-and-other-drug-services (908) 737-4850 Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct www.kean.edu/offices/community-standards-and- student-conduct (908) 737-5240
Campus Resources
Get Connected and Share! Use the hashtag #KeanUniversity on Twitter and Instagram
/keanuniversity
Orientation SessionsThe below Orientation videos will help you connect to campus from your first days as an online student. To access our video library, visit: www.kean.edu/online-orientation.
Student Code of Conduct
Breakout Sessions
Enrollment Services
One Stop Service Center Receive support with registration, financial aid, academic requests, and more.
Navigating Registration in KeanWISE Utilize KeanWISE to register for classes and pay your tuition bill online.
Kean University Bookstore Purchase textbooks, general reading materials, electronics, school supplies, Kean apparel, etc.
Getting Involved at Kean Explore the campus community, make connections, and build your résumé while getting involved at Kean.
Study Abroad with Kean Explore study abroad and Travelearn options offered by Kean, including learning opportunities at Wenzhou-Kean University in China.
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Success StepsHere are some steps for you to complete prior to the start of each semester.
Log-on to KeanWISE
Consult with your Academic Advisor
Complete the Financial Obligation Agreement
Register for Classes
Pay your Tuition
Apply for Financial Aid after October 1
Purchase your Textbooks
Access your classes via Blackboard
$View your bill: • Visit KeanWISE at webreg.kean.edu • Select View/Pay my Bill, located within the Important Semester Information column • When prompted, use your KeanGoogle credentials to log-in to the Student Account Suite and view your tuition balance • Review and select installment payment amounts/due dates via the Payment Plans tab
Pay your bill: • Select the Make Payment tab to make a single payment towards your balance • Enroll in a payment plan via the Payment Plans tab • Select a payment plan and submit your initial payment along with the $40 plan enrollment fee via electronic check or credit card
Ways to Pay Online
Orientation Sessions
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www.kean.edu/online
1000 Morris Avenue • Union, NJ 07083 • (908) 737-4275 • www.kean.edu/online
21 First-Half TermOnline Spring Courses Begin
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