HI Folks, As has become the norm, there are still a significant number of incoming students in the pipeline who have yet to come through an orientation program, meet with an advisor, and register. I spoke to Vinny earlier and here are some numbers: FRESHMEN: 1495 freshmen deposited; 1196 registered; we are hoping for 1320 new freshmen for fall 2015 (the other deposits may defer).This would mean at the high end, we still need to see approx.. 299 and at the low end, 124..... TRANSFERS: 2702 transfers deposited; 1843 registered; we are hoping for 2496 new transfers for fall 2015. This would mean we still need to see approx. 859. There are also continuing and re-entry students who still have yet to register. (We saw 67 of them this past Saturday; 94 of them yesterday; and 86 today, just to give you a sense of the traffic.) Given this, we are writing to you to request your assistance during this time period. Beginning on the first day of school (August 27th), the Advising Center staff will be primarily devoted to the remaining incoming freshmen and transfers who have not yet attended an orientation program. We will hold new student advising three times a day from the first day of school to the last day to add classes (September 2nd). In order to do so, we will invoke the established 'triage plan' for the other categories of students (detailed below): 1) Continuing students (currently-matriculated Queens College students) 2) Re-entries 3) Incoming freshmen and transfers WHO HAVE ALREADY attended orientation but who have additional questions/need additional assistance. These groups of students are triaged at the Advising Center's front desk. Those who can wait until we have walk-ins on Saturday, August 29th or resume full walk-in services on Thursday, September 3rd, are encouraged to do so. Alternatively, they and others who cannot wait, can use the computer lab in KY 236, which is adjacent to the Advising Center. The lab, which will be managed by Renae Wooten, director of Enrollment Services and her assistant, Kendra Mason, will be open from 9am - 5pm each day during this period. In addition to the staff that I can send into that room, we would appreciate volunteers to float around the lab and assist students. (Renae has already confirmed that we have KY 236 for this process.) Knowing, however, that there are complex issues and needs that may not be able to be satisfied in this venue, those who need more skilled/curricular assistance that cannot wait should be forwarded to the Counseling Center on the first floor of Frese Hall. (Barbara will provide to me her hours for this service and I will update the draft attachment.) Additionally, after new students have met with an advisor, they may also use KY 236 to register/ask further questions/be assisted/ receive help on navigating CUNYfirst; CUNYfirst MY INFO; Degree Works; and the Pathways General Education curriculum. Any possible time you or your staff have to volunteer in the lab would be appreciated. Again, the computer lab will be open from 9am - 5pm from Thursday, August 27th - Tuesday, September 2nd. If you are able to assist, please let me know when you are available (i.e., days and times). I have also attached the "7th Day Memo" regarding Financial Aid and registration, which is important to make available in your offices and circulate. Thank you, Laura