Welcome To Ivy Tech Online

Welcome to Ivy Tech OnlineMcDonald’s Employee Management ProgramWe are happy you have taken the next step toward enrolling at Ivy Tech OnlineMcDonald’s Employee Management Program, and we look forward to working withyou as you begin your educational journey at Ivy Tech.This orientation will help you by highlighting key facts you need to know to besuccessful in your program. You will also find the Orientation Program InformationPacket that goes along with this to be a helpful resource during your journey here.Both of these items can always be found on our website at:www.ivytech.edu/mcdonalds/orientation.html

Quick Facts: Ivy Tech Established in 1963 The largest community college system of itskind in the United States 31 degree granting locations Credits that transfer to four year colleges anduniversities Indiana’s most affordable college Small class sizes – about 25 students per onlineclass

AccreditationIvy Tech is accredited by the Higher LearningCommission of the North Central Association ofColleges and Schools and is a member of manyother organizations and program specific review panels.

Why Ivy Tech Online McDonaldsEmployee Management Program?Affordable – Compare our tuition with ourcompetitors. See just how affordable Ivy Tech really is.Flexible – All programs can be completed entirelyonline.Transferable – Ivy Tech has partnerships with manycolleges and institutions. Start here. End there.

Getting StartedNow that you know a little about us, let’s discuss thekey facts you will need to know. We will cover thefollowing items in the remaining portion of thisorientation: Student Portal (Campus Connect)AssessmentAdvisingRegistrationPayment and Financial AidStudent Resources

Campus ConnectCampus Connect is your student information portal and whereyou will complete many important functions such as courseregistration, tracking financial aid, checking your email, logginginto Blackboard to see your online courses and connecting withyour instructors and fellow students.You will need a C# or student ID to create a Campus Connectaccount and gain access. You will receive your C# in youracceptance packet after you apply.

Campus ConnectHow to get there Bookmark this link: cc.ivytech.edu Click on theicon on our website

Campus ConnectThe My Ivy Tech section of CampusConnect has the links you will need to: Access your student account Manage your course schedule View your schedule, grades, holds,unofficial transcript Get your 1098-T tax form and more

Campus Connect Student Schedule – view yourschedule(s) Add or Drop Classes – after your firstsemester, use this link to register for classes.Also used to drop classes. If you have troubleusing this please contact your advisor or call888-IVY-LINE. Course Search – search for courses bysemester. Choose Columbus for yourcampus.

Campus Connect View Account Balance – this is where youcan see if payments or financial aid have postedto your account. If expecting a refund, you cansee if your balance zeroed out here as well. 1098-T Tax Form—View or print your 1098T tax form for previous years Student Information—Home campus,advisor’s name, program of study, etc

Campus Connect Enrollment Verification—View yourenrollment information and print anEnrollment Certificate (requested bysome healthcare providers) Transcript—View or print yourunofficial transcript

Campus Connect Registration Status—Make sureyou are in good standing and ableto register for classes Grades—View your official gradesafter each semester. Instructors areexpected to post grades withinthree days of the end of class.

Campus Connect View Holds—See if you have anyholds that may prevent you fromregistering for classes Degree Status (DARS) - This tool letsyou run an audit to see whichelectives are compatible with yourprogram of study

Self Assessment – Are you CollegeReady?If you have not yet applied, you will be encouraged toself-assess your readiness for college level coursesbefore doing so.To view the self-assessmentinformation on our website, visit:ivytech.edu/mcdonalds/applynow.html

IVYT 101 – Online LearningTechnologiesRegardless of your major, you will enroll in IVYT 101. One credit hour course about online learning technologies Will assist you in successfully completing online courses Class features an assessment (Smarter Measure) that willgive you feedback on your readiness for online courses soyou continue to brush up on your skills to ensure successPlease Note:This class cannot be dropped using the Add or Drop Classes link in CampusConnect. Your advisor must help you if you decide to drop this class.

AdvisingWorking with your assigned advisor will provideto you: Your academic plan A numbered course sequence to be followedfor registration Guided support for the course registrationprocess

Who will help me register?The Admissions Office will initially counsel all Ivy TechOnline McDonald’s Employee Management Programstudents through their first semester registration.Following your initial registration, you will betransitioned to an Academic Advisor in the AcademicAdvising Center.James Peters, Assistant Director of Admissionsjspeters@ivytech.edu812-374-5162

Advising – additional infoAdditional information about advising is available inthe Orientation Program Information Packet.This packet can be found on the Ivy TechMcDonald’s Employee ManagementProgram website here:www.ivytech.edu/mcdonalds/orientation.html

The Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act (FERPA) Affords students the right to maintain privacy of theireducational records Students have control of their records and will decide if accessis granted to another individual WRITTEN consent must be provided to the Registrar’s Office For complete information about FERPA, please consult theOrientation Program Information Packet on this page of ourwebsite: www.ivytech.edu/mcdonalds/orientation.html

Transfer Your McDonald’s CreditsGood news! Your McDonald’s training may be able to helpyou complete your degree faster than you ever thoughtpossible! Transfer up to 21 credits towards an associatedegree (AS or AAS) Transfer up to 15 credits towards a technicalcertificate (TC)For more information, talk with your Admissions Counselor or visitwww.ivytech.edu/mcdonalds/howitworks.html

Transfer InformationOnce you complete a degree program atIvy Tech, it doesn’t have to be the end ofyour education journey. Ivy Tech hasagreements with many four yearcolleges and universities, meaningthat you can use the credits you haveearned towards a Bachelor’s degree andbeyond.

Transfer InformationIf you wish to transfer to a four-year college/universityfollowing your Ivy Tech education, the AcademicAdvising Center will work closely with you to ensurethat your academic plan provides the best options foryou and your future education. More information about transferring is available from Ivy Tech at:www.ivytech.edu/transfer For specific questions about transferring to a four-year institution,please contact our Transfer Advocate, Jim Peters, at (812) 374-5162or jspeters@ivytech.edu.

Transfer or Career?Getting to where you want to go

Registration Steps1. Speak with your AdmissionsCounselor/Academic Advisor2. Select next courses in sequence3. Register with advisor supportorSelf register on Campus Connect

Registration Your Admissions Counselor/Academic Advisor willhelp you register for your first courses here at IvyTech Online McDonald’s Employee ManagementProgram For future semesters, you will be able to register forclasses in Campus Connect, but we recommend thatyou contact your Admissions Counselor/AcademicAdvisor before doing so to ensure you are selectingthe appropriate courses and in the correct coursesequence

Registering for ClassesAfter you have completed your first semester, youcan register for courses online through CampusConnect. To register, click on the Add or DropClasses link in the green My Ivy Tech section.Always choose the Columbus Regionoption when searching for courses.

Paying for Classes Students are officially registered and able to attendclass after all fees are satisfied or online paymentarrangements have been made Students must be in an “arranged to pay” status by thepayment deadline for each term or the student will bedropped for non-payment If the amount of financial aid received does not coverthe cost of your tuition and fees, you will need to makepayment arrangements

Paying for ClassesA student is in an “arranged to pay” status when one or more ofthe following is posted to the student’s Ivy Tech account: Financial Aid - such as grants and loans Payment in full - credit, debit card, or e-check are accepted Payment plan (deferral) - Minimum Down Payment REQUIRED,arrangements can be made via Campus Connect by clicking “Set UpPayment Plan“ in the green My Ivy Tech section Employment Payment Notification/Purchase Order Third Party Sponsor Notification

Financial AidA majority of students rely on some type of financialaid to help cover the cost of higher education.We have informational videos availableto help you understand financial aidand how financial aid works. Just clickon the Financial Aid TV quick link inCampus Connect.

How to Apply for Financial AidComplete a Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA) atfafsa.ed.govIf you wish to apply for financial aid for the Fall 2014,Spring, 2015 and Summer 2015 terms, please completethe 2014-2015 FAFSA form.

Financial Aid - Campus ConnectThe Financial Aid Links in the green My IvyTech section of Campus Connect can helpyou track, authorize and verify financial aid.You can also use these links to: Monitor and complete your Verification requirements Monitor your financial aid awards by semester View any financial aid messages or holds placed on youraccount for financial aid purposes

Financial Aid – Priority DatesStudents may apply for financial aid at any time.In order to ensure priority processing and “on-time”delivery of eligibility, students must apply and return allrequested forms/verification paperwork to their Ivy TechFinancial Aid Office as soon as possible.In addition, students that have all of their financial aidrequirements completed early will have their aid available touse at the bookstore the first day it opens.

Dropping a ClassYou may drop or withdraw from a class inCampus Connect by clicking on the Add orDrop Class link in the green My Ivy Techsection.WARNING:If you wish to drop or withdraw from a class, please contactthe advisor listed on your acceptance letter BEFORE doingso to find out if it will impact your financial aid eligibility.Please Note: IVYT 101 cannot be dropped using the Add orDrop Classes link in Campus Connect. Your advisor must helpyou if you decide to drop this class.

Standards of Academic Progress(SAP)In order to continue financial aid eligibility and to be in goodstanding in the college, every student must follow standards ofacademic progress. Progress will be evaluated at the end of each term ofenrollment Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA to beconsidered in Good Standing at Ivy Tech Questions about your progress should be directed to youracademic advisor To learn more, visit: www.ivytech.edu/financial-aid/SAP

Student Resources Bookstore Blackboard– Resource Guide Disability Support Services

Student Resources - BookstoreOur online bookstore is the one-stop shop foryour course materials. You can access thebookstore by clicking on the bookstore link under“Quick Links” in Campus Connect.To find out what books you need, search for yourclass by number using the Course Search link inthe green My Ivy Tech section of CampusConnect.