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KEY DATES

Advising begins (call 970-382-6985) Monday, April 9
Deadline for reservations for Family Orientation Program Wednesday, August 8
Date by which new students should be advised and registered Monday, August 13
Varsity Athletes' Orientation (for athletes in designated Fall sports) Monday, August 20
Transfer move-in Wednesday, August 22
Housing for new students move-in begins Thursday, August 23
Freshman Orientation Program check-in Thursday, August 23
Family Orientation Program check-in Thursday, August 23
Information Session for Students with Disabilities & Their Parents Thursday, August 23
Reception for Prospective Honors Students & Their Parents Thursday, August 23
Freshman Orientation Thursday, August 23 - Saturday, August 25
Family Orientation Program Thursday, August 23 - Saturday, August 25
Fall Convocation Friday, August 24
Fall Learning Community organizing meetings Thursday, August 23
Native American Freshman Program Thursday, August 23
Hispanic Freshman Program Thursday, August 23
Honors Reception Thursday, August 23
Transfer Orientation check-in and program Thursday, August 23
International Student Program Friday, August 24
Freshman Community Service Project Saturday, August 25
*Last day to withdraw yourself with no financial tuition penalty Sunday, August 26
*Classes begin Monday, August 27
Club Fair in front of Reed Library Wednesday, August 29
Deadline for adding classes via Webopus Friday, August 31
Deadline for adding classes via add slip at Records (Census Date) Tuesday, September 11
Deadline for dropping individual classes w/o a recorded grade via Webopus (Census Date) Tuesday, September 11
Deadline to pay tuition and fee bill (Census Date) Tuesday, September 11
Family Weekend Friday Friday, October 5 - October 7
Homecoming Weekend Wednesday, October 17 - Sunday, October 21
Mid-term grades posted Monday, October 15
Winter semester advising Monday, October 22 - Friday, November 2
Winter semester pre-registration Monday, November 5 - Friday, November 16
Residence halls close for Thanksgiving Break Saturday, November 17
Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 19 - Friday, November 23
Residence halls re-open after Thanksgiving Break Sunday, November 25
**Last day of classes Friday, December 7
Final Exam Week Monday December 10 - Friday, December 14
Residence halls close for Winter Break Friday, December 14
Commencement Saturday, December 15
***Final grades posted on Webopus Wednesday, December 19
* This date is also deadline for submitting petitions for in-state residency.
** This date is also the deadline for withdrawing from the term.
***Should technical difficulties arise and grades are not available on this date, a notice will be posted on WebOpus.

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ADVISING AND REGISTRATION

All new freshman and transfer students are advised and registered during an on-campus or telephone appointment through the New Student Advising and Registration Office. Call (970) 382-6985 for an appointment.

Advising began April 9 for students admitted for Fall. Please read the “Preparing for Your Advising and Registration Appointment” booklet prior to your appointment. New students should have received this booklet in the mail or you can download it from this page.

Students admitted for Fall are expected to be advised and registered by Monday, August 13. Students who are not registered by Monday, August 27 will incur a late registration fee. Students who are not registered by Friday, August 31 will encounter significant difficulties because after this date students must get the faculty member's signature on a paper add slip to enroll in any class. Because of the fast-paced nature of courses, many faculty will not consent to adding students to their classes after the first week. Note: If a professor signs an add slip for a student to enter a class after August 31, this form must be filed at the Records Office no later than 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 11 (Census Date).

SHIPPING YOUR BELONGINGS

You may ship items to your campus box number (which you will receive in your Housing move in packet in August) no earlier than Thursday, August 9.

TRANSPORTATION FROM THE DURANGO ­ LA PLATA COUNTY AIRPORT TO CAMPUS

Durango Transportation charges $23 for transport from the Durango ­ La Plata County Airport to campus. To make reservations, call (970) 259-4818.

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

Freshman Orientation assists students in getting off to a good start and making the most of their experience at Fort Lewis College . Participation in Freshman Orientation is required for all freshmen and the costs for these programs are included in the matriculation fee assessed as part of the first semester's tuition and fee bill.

Freshman Orientation . Freshman Orientation is Thursday, August 23 through Saturday, August 25 with a recommended Freshman Community Service Project on Saturday, August 25.

Freshmen are signed up for Freshman Orientation at the time they are advised and registered for their Fall classes. Orientation confirmations are mailed to freshmen from the New Student Orientation office beginning in June.

Check-in for Freshman Orientation is in the Student Life Center. Check-in times: 2-5 p.m. Thursday, August 23 and 7-8:30 a.m. Friday, August 24. Students who experience unexpected delays in their travel may check in after 8:30 a.m. Friday, August 24 at the Information Desk in the College Union Building . Late check-in 7-8:30 am Friday, August 24 at the Information Desk in the College Union Building. You can download a campus map identifying the location of the College Union Building from this page.

Freshman Orientation begins 2 p.m. Thursday, August 23. Those involved in special programs will receive information about their scheduled events. Some of these will begin at 9 a.m. August 23. The Orientation program addresses topics related to living and learning on a residential liberal arts college campus.

FRESHMAN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

Are you interested in becoming a part of the Durango community? Want to make friends with others who share your interests? Is giving of your time and energy to something you believe in important to you? If you answered yes to one of these questions, then read on about the Freshman Community Service Project from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, August 25.

Students will have several options from which to choose, including working in an organic garden, helping with trail maintenance, taking care of dogs at the Humane Society, helping decorate the Child Development Center for the new school year. We will have something for everyone!

You can sign up for the Freshman Community Service Project right now by emailing bonanno_m@fortlewis.edu . You can also sign up during check-in for Freshman Orientation on Thurday, August 23.

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TRANSFER ORIENTATION

Transfer move-in is on Wed., August 22 from 2 - 5 p.m.

Transfer students: Give us a day ­ specifically, Thursday, August 23 (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.) -- and we'll get you off to a great start at Fort Lewis College.

 

Transfer students are signed up for Transfer Orientation at the time they are advised and registered for their Fall classes. Orientation confirmations are mailed to transfer students from the New Student Orientation office beginning in June.

Check-in for Transfer Orientation is in the Animas Lounge of the College Union Building and includes a continental breakfast. You can download a campus map identifying the location of the College Union Building from this page.

The Transfer Orientation program is 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 23. The program provides an opportunity for new students to connect to faculty in each of the schools and divisions, meet like-minded new students, and get an overview of the college's services and special programs. There will also be time to tour the library, test your computer accounts, and run the necessary beginning-of-the term errands.

 

Questions. Direct any questions you have about Transfer Orientation to (970) 247-7508.

BOOKS

Students may identify the textbooks they need for their Fall classes by going to the Fort Lewis College Bookstore website: http://bookstore.fortlewis.edu/ . Select Textbooks. At “Select a Campus Term” drop down menu, click on “ Fort Lewis College ­ Fall 2007 FLC.” You will need to select the correct department, course number, and section number to identify the texts required by the faculty member teaching your section.

Students may reserve textbooks for their Fall classes between June 29 and August 15 by using the same procedure identified above to identify appropriate textbooks and then following the instructions to purchase. All textbook reservation orders are charged a $10 fee and will not be shipped. Textbooks can be picked up August 21-September 4. Textbooks that are reserved and are not picked up will be returned to the shelves. The student will receive a credit for the purchase, minus the $10 reservation fee.

The Bookstore is located in 10 College Union Building. Hours:

  • Monday, April 30, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Monday, May we begin summer hours, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
  • Monday, August 13, we resume regular hours, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 23 and Friday, August 24, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday, August 25, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Sunday, August 26, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Monday, August 27 and Tuesday, August 28, 7:30 to 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday, August 29, resume regular hours, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

ID CARD (SKYCARD)

All students are required to have a Fort Lewis College ID card (SkyCard). ID cards for students beginning the Fall semester may be made after August 15 at the SkyCard Office, located at 58 College Union Building, across from the Post Office.

  • Regular business hours throught semester: Monday-Thursday from 8:30-12:30
  • August 15 & 16 and August 20 & 21 8:00-12:30
  • There will be special ID office hours during orientation. You will receive specific information with your orientation check-in packet.

Students must present government-issued photo identification to have the SkyCard made: driver's license, passport, military ID, state/tribal ID. the cost of the first card is included in the matriculation fee charged to students their first term. If this card is lost or stolen, students must pay a $15 replacement fee.

PARKING

Students with vehicles need to purchase parking permits and display them as instructed by September 11. Permits may be purchased beginning August 13 at the:

 
  • Police & Parking Department, 534 Berndt Hall.
  • Information Desk in the College Union Building.
  • Cashier's Office, windows next to 140 Berndt Hall.
  • SkyCard ID Office, 58 College Union Building.

The fee for vehicle permits will be $45/term, $90/year. The fee for motorcycle permits will be $15/term, $30/year.

The College expects strict compliance with the state, city, county and campus traffic rules and regulations. To avoid unnecessary fines, all students with cars and motorcycles on campus should familiarize themselves with the parking policies on the Campus Police & Parking webpage.

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