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ORIENTATION AT BROOKDALE
Choose from one of the following links to get started: Adult Student Learner Orientation Tuesday, September 1, 2009 in the Warner Student Life Center Navesink Rooms at 7 PM. Intended to meet the needs of adult student learners this special orientation session is for those new students who are a few years removed from the high school experience. This panel discussion will present information on the student services you are interested in and will provide the opportunity to answer any of your questions regarding Brookdale. Please bring a printed class schedule and photo ID if you wish to get a Brookdale student ID during orientation. Contact: Student Life & Activities 732-224-2500 or e-mail studentlife@brookdalecc.edu
Contact: Brookdale Jersey Blues Athletic Department 732-224-2377 or e-mail cmccarthy@brookdalecc.edu Distance Education Orientation On Monday, August 31, in the Warner Student Life Center Navesink Rooms at 6 PM or Thursday, September 3, 2009 in the Warner Student Life Center Navesink Rooms at 6 PM. All online students are invited to attend our general orientation. First time online students are strongly urged to attend to become familiar with the course management system and understand distance education expectations. Please visit our web site for additional information: Feeling a little lost? After that long summer, you're not used to early morning wake-ups? Stop by the Greetings From Lot 1 tent, set up at the entrance to the Campus Gateway at Lot 1 for free coffee and assistance from one of our campus volunteers. They’ll have maps, giveaways and information to help you start off the semester right. Scheduled from Tuesday, September 8 to Friday, September 11, 2009 in a tent at the Campus Gateway entrance at Lot 1 from 8 AM to 7 PM Tuesday to Thursday and Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Contact: Student Life & Activities 732-224-2500 or e-mail studentlife@brookdalecc.edu Higher Education Centers & Branch Campus Welcome Reception
Contact: HEC & Branch Campus Student Services 732-625-7008 or e-mail karchambault@brookdalecc.edu International Student Orientation Tuesday, September 1, in ATEC room 218/20, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Intended for F-1 status international students this session will go over important immigration issues, academic policies, campus facilities, life in the United States, and answer any questions students might have. Guest speakers from various campus departments/organizations will also be stopping by to provide an overview of their services as well. Lunch will be served.
Four sessions are scheduled on Monday, August 31, 2009 morning at 9 AM afternoon at 1 PM and Tuesday, September 1, 2009 morning at 9 AM afternoon at 1 PM in the Warner Student Life Center Navesink Rooms. You will receive a postcard in the mail assigning you to one of the sessions. This half day event will provide new students with all the tools you need to start your Brookdale experience. Both full and part-time students will learn about services for students, campus safety, students rights and responsibilities, academic life at college, educational and career goal setting, the layout of campus through a guided tour, and have the chance to meet classmates, faculty and staff. Please bring a printed class schedule and photo ID if you wish to get a Brookdale student ID during orientation. Contact: Student Life & Activities 732-224-2500 or e-mail studentlife@brookdalecc.edu
Thursday, August 6, 2009 in the Warner Student Life Center Navesink Rooms, morning session 11 AM - evening session 7 PM. Want to help your son or daughter succeed in college? Come to Brookdale's Parent Orientation, and hear from a panel of Brookdale faculty and staff about programs and services at Brookdale. Bring all your questions! Please call 732-224-2717 to RSVP. Contact: Student Affairs/Support Services 732-224-2717 or e-mail rpfeffer@brookdalecc.edu
Welcome Back Week-Greetings From Student Life!
Also throughout the week free snacks will be available at each of the Higher Education Centers & Branch Campus Student Success Centers. At each event pick up a copy of the fall calendar of events in order to learn more about how to get involved on campus and at your Higher Education Center! Contact: Student Life & Activities 732-224-2500 or e-mail studentlife@brookdalecc.edu
STUDENT RESOURCES
Welcome to Student Development at Brookdale! We are committed to helping you make the most of your Brookdale experience academically and personally. Students will work with student development specialists to understand the requirements of their academic program, gain assistance with goal setting and decision making, plan for transfer, and clarify career objectives.
The Counseling Department can not only help you access a variety of resources at Brookdale and in the greater Monmouth County community, but is staffed by counseling professionals trained to assist you if you are facing any challenges in your academic or personal life. Stop by the 2nd floor of the CAR building and see what we have to offer and stay tuned for an array of FIRST YEAR STUDENT PROGRAMS designed with you in mind! Phones: 732-224-2730 (Voice) & 732-842-4211 (TTY) Web site: www.brookdalecc.edu/pages/229.asp E-mail: eoversen@brookdalecc.edu In its commitment to the residents of Monmouth County, Brookdale offers individualized accommodations and/or services to persons with disabilities. Students with disabilities must identify themselves, provide documentation of their disability and request appropriate services. The Disability Services Office, the counselors, and the Learning Disabilities Specialist work in partnership to coordinate meeting the needs of students with disabilities. Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Phone: 732-224-2510 Web site: http://www.brookdalecc.edu/pages/225.asp This state-funded program is designed to provide an opportunity for higher education to New Jersey residents who would not otherwise be able to attend without the financial assistance and special academic support services that are a part of this program. Through the EOF Program, students who cannot afford college costs and are academically under prepared can attend Brookdale and be successful. Office of Student Financial Aid Phone: 732-224-2361 Web site: financialaid.brookdalecc.edu/ The Financial Aid Office at Brookdale Community College proactively leads students and their families through the entire “Financing an Education” process. Emphasis is placed on the electronic process of applying for financial aid, giving students and families the links to the latest financial aid web sites and providing students with the ability to check their financial aid status on line. Web site: http://www.brookdalecc.edu/pages/179.asp The Scroll & Pen Bookstore is the source for textbook purchases (and buy backs) and also offers a variety of school supplies, cards, gifts, art supplies, clothing, general books, reference books, educational materials, snacks and beverages. The management is always open to new ideas and appreciates customer suggestions. See the attached PDF for their schedule for the first weeks of school and important information about ordering on-line, returns and book buybacks. (Bookstore Information.pdf) Phones: 732-224-2500 & 732-224-1857 Center for Admissions and Registration (CAR Building) 1st floor E-mails: studentlife@brookdalecc.edu & recruitment@brookdalecc.edu The Student Ambassadors are trained student-leader employees who represent Brookdale Community College in a variety of ways. They manage operational aspects of the Warner Student Life Center and the information desk of the Center for Admissions and Registration (CAR building), and act as the small group leaders at new student orientation. Feel free to call the student ambassadors at either information desk if you have a question, concern or need more information. Phone: 732-224-2584 Web-site: http://brookdalecc.edu/pages/166.asp The staff of Brookdale’s Testing Services is dedicated to providing professionally proctored services to our students and community members. The Testing Center is open 65 hours per week to meet your testing needs. Hours may change for summer and during breaks. Please check our website for current hours and policies. No appointment is necessary. Please note that Brookdale students must present a Brookdale student ID card when taking Brookdale course tests, and all other testing candidates, including new students taking Accuplacer tests, must present a government issued photo identification card. Incoming Brookdale students needing to take the Accuplacer/Basic Skills test may want to refer to the Preparation Information Handout (accuplacer-handout.pdf) flyer to brush up on basic skills before testing or retesting.
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