Are You Geared Up for Grad School?

Are you interested in going to Grad School but don't know where to start?

Then come to our Gear Up for Grad School Workshop!

When: Saturday, January 23, 2010 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: USF Sarasota-Manatee, Selby Auditorium
Cost: FREE
Morning Refreshments will be offered

Highlights for this FREE workshop include:

• Discover the Master's degree and certificate programs at USF Sarasota-Manatee.
• Discuss your goals with our nationally recognized Faculty.
• Burn off excess stress by taking Kaplan's FREE Practice GRE or GMAT test.
• Attend a breakout session:
• "Money-How to get it?" - with Financial Aid, learn about scholarship navigation & get helpful tips.
• "Writing for Grad School" - including how to write a personal statement.

For more information about this event, or if you have any questions please contact Ashley Tyrrell at atyrrell@sar.usf.edu or call (941) 359-4334.

There's Still Time to Apply for Spring 2010!

Are you interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree?
There's still time to apply for the Spring! The Spring 2010 deadline has been extended to December 4th! Go here to apply now!

Are you interested in trying out a class?
Non-Degree registration begins December 7th!

Interested in a Master's Degree?
Check out our individual programs for application deadlines:

• Business Administration (MBA)
• Criminal Justice Administration
• Educational Leadership
• Elementary Education
• Reading Education
• Masters of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education

USF Sarasota-Manatee Embraces Social Media--Resistance Was Futile!!!

Attention all prospective and current students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of USF Sarasota-Manatee....We have official social media homes on the web through: Facebook and Twitter.



Facebook: http//www.facebook.com/pages/Sarasota-FL/University-of-South-Florida-Sarasota-Manatee/62023695145?ref=mf



Twitter: http://twitter.com/USFSM


Come join us through all of our social media adventures and get the latest information on

USF Sarasota-Manatee events.

If you plan to take classes at USF in January 2009...

If you plan to take classes at USF in January 2009 read the following message:

• If you are a current USF student with a hold because you have courses in progress at MCC …

or

• USF is waiting for final grades from an applicant from MCC to make an admissions decision…

…YOU NEED TO request your transcripts as soon as the term ends to ensure that the transcript is sent prior to MCC closing for their break.

Why?– MCC is closed from December 22-January 4. USF’s classes START January 5th!

Questions? Call and speak with the academic advisor for your major or an admissions advisor at (941) 359-4330.

Admission Application Deadline for classes starting January 2009 extended to December 1st

The undergraduate admissions application deadline for the Spring 2009/January 2009 semester has been extended to December 1, 2008.

Apply online

Don't forget to send your official transcripts!!! Your application will not be processed until your official transcripts have been received.

Application deadline for Spring semester (January 2009) nears

Hello!

It is hard to believe it is almost October. It seems like the Fall semester just started.

Are you planning to transfer to USF Sarasota-Manatee in January 2009 for the Spring semester?

If yes, please keep in mind that the deadline to have your application and supporting documents (transcripts, etc.) submitted is November 15th.

If you have any questions on when or how to apply please call us at (941) 359-4330.

Apply online

Additional information about applying at USF Sarasota-Manatee

If you have any questions or comments please call us or post to this blog.

Lynn

Invitation

Happy Friday!

I’d like to invite anyone considering USF Sarasota-Manatee to schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor and take a campus tour.

Our advisors are happy to meet with prospective students!

To schedule an appointment with an advisor

@ the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus: http://www.sarasota.usf.edu/AcademicAdvising/index.html

@ USF Sarasota-Manatee at MCC Venice: Call (941) 408-1577 or email jmbaker@sar.usf.edu

When meeting with an advisor please bring your unofficial transcripts (if possible).

To schedule a campus tour: Call (941) 359-4330 or go online to http://www.sarasota.usf.edu/StudentServices/Documents/CampusTours.htm

Have a great weekend everyone,

Lynn

Help us help you!

Hello!

It has been very busy the past few weeks. Our Fall semester is in progress and we are gearing up for our next group of new students. I’ve spoken with several students lately that face what I think all of us deal with at one time or another…Challenges.

Life can be challenging at times and that includes college. Speaking specifically about college…there is help out there.

If you have financial concerns about how to pay for tuition be sure to speak with a financial aid advisor. If you are attending MCC the number to call is (941)752-5309. If you are enrolled at USF Sarasota-Manatee or will be in the next term call (941) 359-4459. There may be scholarship opportunities you are not aware of.

If you are an MCC student who has problems with math (or have been avoiding it as long as possible) I recommend contacting one of MCC’s Academic Resource Centers (ARC). There is one at MCC Bradenton (941-752-5504) and at MCC Venice (941-408-1452). The ARC can help you! Here’s a link to their website: http://www.mccfl.edu/pages/144.asp

What I am really trying to say is if you have questions or need help; there are resources at MCC and USF Sarasota-Manatee that may help. Contact us.
Lynn

It's not too late to Apply for Fall 2008!

"Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out"
~ James Bryant Conant (1893 - 1978).

So go ahead and stick your neck out! The Application deadline has been extended to August 8, 2008 for the Fall semester. APPLY NOW!

Classes start the week of August 25th.

See you on campus.... Go Bulls!

New resources available for MCC students!

Well, I am very happy to inform you that there are some new resources available to you!

As of this week the 2+2 website (www.sarasota.usf.edu/2plus2) was completely revised and should be more user friendly.

Also, with the help of MCC staff members we developed an online community group in MCC’s ANGEL™. Why is this a good thing?

I’ll speak for myself and a lot of students when I say that while websites are great sometimes it can be hard to find what you are looking for.

The goal of our group “2+2 USF Sarasota-Manatee” is to bascially merge information and resources. Hopefully, by enrolling in the group and exploring you will find what you are looking for with minimal time and effort. With the additional of a calendar and announcements we can communicate essential information to you.

For more information on the types of resources included visit the 2+2 Resources page.

MCC students can enroll in the group by following these instructions:
· Login to ANGEL™ using your MCC email and pin
· Enroll in the 2+2 group:
1. Under "Community Groups" select "Find a Group"
2. Leave the fields blank and select "Search"
3. Locate "2+2 USF Sarasota-Manatee" and select "Enroll"
4. Then select the “2+2” group and start exploring
· Access the resources through the 2+2 USF Sarasota-Manatee community group any time.

Non-MCC/future MCC students may view 2+2 resources through temporary access.
Guest access user name: 2plus2guest
Guest access pin: 1234

Not all resources may be available when using temporary access.

Please explore the new 2+2 site and the 2+2 community group in Angel!

As new resources and information become available I post an update.

Lynn