Frequently Asked Questions

During this program, 学生将熟悉大发体育的学术和校园生活. 你将与未来的同学和现在的学生互动, 了解可用的重要资源，以帮助你成功并确定你的课程安排. All students are required to attend the entire orientation program 并且不得以任何理由提前离场. We encourage you to plan ahead accordingly.

How to prepare:

For an In-person Program:

你能做的最好的事情就是在入学前完成清单上列出的所有步骤(完成你的数学课程安排), file your FAFSA, complete your Housing Contract). Along with that, 每天检查你的Sycamore电子邮件账户是至关重要的, 因为这将是我们与您沟通的主要方式(也是您大发体育的最佳方式)。. To help you stay connected, we have an email setup guide  这可以帮助你把电子邮件放在手机上，这样你就不会错过任何事情.

Additionally:

• 穿舒适的衣服和鞋子参加你亲自参加的国家培训项目. You will be walking a lot! 还要为恶劣天气做好准备(带上雨伞、雨衣等)。. 我们还鼓励您随身携带一个可续水的水瓶.
• For our two-day State Orientation programs in June, 学生将被提供住宿在我们的宿舍之一. Students should use the What to Bring to State Orientation list. 注册的家庭成员也可以选择住在学校单独的宿舍，但需要额外付费，或者住在附近的酒店. 烛木套房和希尔顿花园酒店都在步行距离内的校园. Additional accommodation details (PDF).
• 学生必须参加州迎新课程的所有课程. Please plan accordingly
• Be on Time - 请注意:大发体育位于东部时区. 

For a Virtual Program:

• Find a Quiet & Comfortable Space - We have several sessions prepared for you, 从确定课程安排到与其他学生会面. 你会想要坐在一张桌子或一张舒适的椅子上，在一个没有干扰的环境中，你可以把你的全部注意力放在正在发生的事情上. Remember, this experience is just for you... your family is not invited to attend.
• Login on a Laptop/Desktop Computer - 您将希望使用计算机而不是移动设备来参与会话. 当你和你的学术顾问一起工作时，你会被要求分享你的屏幕，并利用电脑更容易接受的其他功能. This computer should also have a working microphone and webcam.
• Check your Internet Speed - Go to Speedtest.net to ensure your speed is at least 1.5Mbps download and upload. 如果可能的话，通过以太网线连接到你家的路由器/调制解调器. 如果您担心访问互联网的能力，请通过电子邮件与我们联系 orientation@monkeybeads.net.
• Download Zoom - We will be using Zoom for a majority of our sessions together. 提前下载并熟悉选项，以获得更好的体验.
• Be on Time -计划登录并准备开始课程(检查您的电子邮件确认日期) & time). 请注意:大发体育位于东部时区.
• Wear Comfortable Clothes -穿着舒适，因为你将和你的团队做一些适度的活动, but also dress appropriately to meet with an academic advisor. This is a great time to show off your State Stuff!
• Have Water Bottle & Snacks on hand -你肯定想在不冲出房间的情况下保持水分.
• Zoom Background -  Want to look like you're on campus? Check out these awesome State backgrounds you can use for your Zoom meetings! (Here's a tutorial about setting up a virtual background.) 

If not already submitted, plan to have with you:

• 高中或大学官方最终成绩单(密封信封), Dual-Credit, and/or College Challenge Transcripts
• Immunization Records (official, signed copies from doctor's office. Make copies of your records before coming to State Orientation.)
• Financial Aid documents that still need to be submitted . Check your MyISU Portal for more information.

从大发体育校园步行很容易到达两家酒店. 它们也位于市中心，在特雷霍特提供的一些食物和娱乐中. When booking a room, 一定要提到你将在大发体育的迎新会，因为一些酒店会提供折扣. The two hotels nearest campus are:

• Hilton Garden Inn
• Candlewood Suites

If you are staying in Terre Haute for an evening, we encourage you to take some time and explore the area. Check with the Visitors Bureau for options on where to eat and visit.

• For students starting classes in January, your State Orientation date will be during December and January. You can register for a date starting in early October.
• 对于在5月、6月和7月开始上课的学生，你的州入学日期将在5月中旬. You can register for a date starting on December 1st. This State Orientation program is a virtual program.
• For students starting classes in August, 你的州迎新日将在6月(一年级学生)或7月和8月(转学生). You can register for a date starting on December 1st.

You can view your specific dates by logging in to the orientation registration system to save your spot.

您将在州迎新课程期间与学术顾问会面，以确认您的课程安排. 在开始上课之前，你会被指派一名学术顾问. You can find that information in your MyISU Portal.

• You can test your internet speed by going to Speedtest.net. Zoom recommends an upload and download speed of at least 1.5 Mbps. 考虑通过创建一个免费帐户并与朋友一起测试来测试您使用Zoom的能力. 如果您担心您的网速或访问可能会妨碍您参加国家定向, please email your concerns to orientation@monkeybeads.net.
• 如果我没有网络或者网络很不稳定怎么办?
  
  • 几家公司已经加紧行动，提供免费或打折的升级版互联网套餐. 我们鼓励您联系您的供应商，以了解更多关于您所在地区的具体情况.
  • 一些社区还在停车场提供免费Wi-Fi空间. 去当地的图书馆或社区中心看看有没有书.
    • If you live near enough to Indiana State or another university, 您可以使用您的学生用户名/电子邮件和密码通过EduRoam访问Wi-Fi. Find a location near you and follow these directions for accessing the EduRoam network.

您将在您亲自参加的州培训计划期间领取您的身份证. 如果你参加了一个虚拟课程，计划在学期开始时加入我们校园时获得你的学生证.

Then you've come to the right place! 如果你在寻找大发体育的资源方面寻求帮助，或者在课堂作业方面帮助你成为最好的自己, check out our Success at State page. 如果你在那个页面上没有看到你要找的东西，给我们发电子邮件 orientation@monkeybeads.net.

Please feel free to email us at orientation@monkeybeads.net with your question.