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Freshman Contract

FRESHMAN CONTRACT

The following plan is designed for addressing academic and transitional issues facing a new freshman. 

Student Name  _____________________________  
(0-30 hours) Academic Year _________ Support Specialist _________________________

To support my goals for academic success, I agree to complete the following plan of support. I realize that this plan may be revised at any time, in cooperation with my Support Specialist, to meet my changing needs. Goal setting is an intricate part of college success. Based on this fact, you will begin now to develop goals for the next year here at NKU. 

1)  Using the DAPPS rule of goal setting, (dated, achievable, positive, personal, specific), set 2 first year goals:
       1. _________________________________________________________________________________
       2. _________________________________________________________________________________

2) Based on your 2 goals, list at least 3 actions needed to achieve your goals:
       1. ________________________________________________________________________________
       2. ________________________________________________________________________________
       3. ________________________________________________________________________________

3) Who in your life can help you make this happen?  (List at least 3 people):
       1. ___________________________________________________________
       2. ___________________________________________________________
       3. ___________________________________________________________

4) What is your target date for graduation? ___________________________

Please check any of the following that apply to you:

Academic Advising: (assistance with general studies/major requirements, course selections, and registration)
      I will read NKU’s Academic Advising Philosophy and understand the Student and Advisor Responsibilities in the Advising

Process (as found in your SSS Handbook).
      My desired major is ________________________________________________________
      My Academic Advisor is ____________________________________________________
      If a declared major, I will review all course plans with my Support Specialist.
      I will develop a plan for completing the following developmental/PCC deficiencies (Circle those that apply):
         ACT/SAT deficiencies:     ENGLISH      READING MATH   VERBAL
         PCC deficiencies:      SCIENCE     MATH    
      I am eligible for Super Priority Registration

UNV 101 Orientation to College: (Orientation to College and Beyond)
 I am enrolled in an SSS UNV 101 Course with ____________________________________________
 I am enrolled in another UNV 101 with : _________________________________________________
 UNV 101 in a Learning Community Other UNV 101 Course
 I was previously enrolled in UNV 101 (semester)___________________________________________
 I have never enrolled in UNV 101 Course

Personal Support/Referral: (assistance with personal concerns/referrals to community resources)
 I will meet with my Support Specialist regarding personal issues impacting school performance.
 I am currently working with a professional counselor 
 I will follow-up on referrals made by Support Specialist

Academic Counseling: (availability of information, resources, and tools critical for academic success)
 I will meet with my Support Specialist to review progress in course where I am earning a C or below
 I will review Mid-term Progress Reports each semester.

Tutoring/Academic Support Programs: (individual/group support in various courses or learning skills)
 I am enrolled in an SSS MAH 095/099 course with _________________________________________
 I will attend PASS (Supplemental Instruction) for (circle all that apply):
        MAH 095         MAH 099     Other ______________________________________________________
 I will utilize the Writing Center for_______________________________________________________
 I will utilize the Math Center for _________________________________________________________
 I will utilize Tutoring for_______________________________________________________________
 I will meet individually with my Support Specialist for assistance in (Circle all that apply):
     Time Management     Note taking     Study Strategies     Test taking Skills     Stress Management     Interpersonal Skills
     Other ________________________
 I will attend the following WILD sessions__________________________________________________

Financial Aid Counseling: (guidance and support in accessing financial assistance, scholarships or appeals)
 I will complete the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.
 I currently receive (Circle all that apply):
     Pell Grant     KEES Scholarship     Perkins Loans     Stafford Loans
     Federal Work Study     Institutional Work Study     Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarship
 I currently work ____________ hours per week.
 I will develop a plan with my Support Specialist to reduce my loans/work hours.
 I will apply for NKU/other scholarship(s) by the February 1 deadline.
 I will apply for SSS Grant Aid Award each semester.
 I will need to participate in at least 4 WILD sessions each semester to maintain my eligibility for SSS Grant Aid.

Career/Major Counseling: (assistance and guidance in identifying and selecting a major/career) 
 My current Declared Major: _____________________________________________________________
 I am planning to declare the following major/minor___________________________________________
 I will explore career options with Support Specialist.
 I will explore Study Abroad opportunities to enrich my educational/career experience.

Computer Training/Access: (assistance with word processing, e-mail, Internet research, web pages, etc.)
 I will schedule an appointment for computer training in (Circle all that apply):
       Word     NKU E-mail     Norse Express     Internet     Other ___________
 My NKU e-mail address is __________________________________ and I will read my NKU webmail weekly.
 I will access the SSS webpage at www.nku.edu/~sss for updated program information.
 I will use the SSS Computer Lab for school related computer work.

Transfer Counselor: (information and assistance in preparing to transfer to another post-secondary institution)
 I will meet with my Support Specialist to plan to transfer to ____________________________________
 I will meet with my Support Specialist to review my transfer credit from __________________________

SSS/Campus Involvement: (access to culturally, and socially enriching activities)
 I will attend Culture Connection activities including (Circle all that apply):
     Welcome Week     Theatre Production     Free Lunches     Pre-Finals Activities     Celebration of Achievement
 I will join the on-campus student organization
 Consider Study Abroad opportunities
 Explore Civic Engagement opportunities
 Attend WILD Sessions

I agree to the Plan for Academic Support we have developed.

________________________________________  ________________________________________
Student Signature                                            Date          Support Specialist Signature                           Date