Adult Student Orientation
Orientation Checklist
This checklist is a guide for several of the things you should do in preparation for Orientation. Keep in mind that this list is not all-inclusive, but it does organize a number of tasks that are required as you transition to Grand View University. It is also important that you carefully read all materials you receive from Grand View and check your Grand View email regularly.
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What to Do Before Orientation
| Login to myView |
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If you have not already done so, log into Grand View's myView portal using your GV Account. You should have received an email from Admissions providing your GV Account username and initial password. If you do not have this information please contact the Help Desk.
Log in regularly - all official communication will be directed to this account. Monitor the upper right corner of the myView homepage for missing documentation and alerts.
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| Submit Your Photo for Your Student ID |
Login to myView and navigate to Campus Services -> Student ID and follow the prompts to upload your photo. You will receive your Grand View student ID at Orientation.
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| Complete Your Financial Aid Paperwork |
- Review your financial aid award notification (accessible mid-spring), available through myView within myTools located on the home page of myView.
- Report all off-campus/hometown scholarships to the financial aid office.
- View the online job board to learn more about on-campus employment and to search for jobs. On-campus employers may be accessible during orientation or could be contacted prior to the start of the semester.
- Complete Direct Loan Entrance Counseling at www.studentaid.gov. Entrance counseling is required prior to any disbursement of loans to the university. We encourage all students to complete this process if they ever plan to borrow during their collegiate career. If choosing to accept a loan, students and parents need to complete separate electronic promissory notes at www.studentaid.gov.
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| Inform Us of Any Special Accommodations |
Special accommodations for students and family members with disabilities and/or special dietary requirements will be provided upon request. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks prior to your arrival.
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| Notify Grand View of Previous College Credits |
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Make arrangements to have your transcript(s) sent to the Grand View Office of Admissions for college credit earned by:
Ask the college granting you credit to send a transcript to Grand View, including any courses that you are currently taking. For example, if you are taking a psychology course through your high school for Des Moines Area Community College credit, you must contact DMACC and ask them to send a transcript directly to Grand View. If you are unsure of whether Grand View has received your official transcripts prior to your orientation date, please bring appropriate documentation (such as unofficial transcripts) to orientation. This will provide academic advisors with more accurate information about degree requirements you have already completed.
Please note: You must have official transcripts sent directly to the Grand View Office of Admissions for earned college credits from all previous institutions to be entered in your official Grand View records.
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What to Bring to Orientation
| License Plate Number |
| Remember to bring your license plate number to register your vehicle during orientation. Students that are entirely online do not require a parking pass. |
| List of Exams Taken for College Credit |
Even if you haven't yet received scores for Advanced Placement exams, bring along a list of the specific exams that you have taken. This will help your academic advisors identify which course requirements you may have already completed.
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| Financial Aid Materials |
A complete listing and the amounts of your hometown scholarships can be reported during orientation. You may also submit hometown scholarship checks during orientation.
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What to Expect When Visiting
Grand View will be monitoring guidelines for safe gathering and implementing appropriate measures throughout Orientation.
Throughout your visit you will be walking between buildings and may want to consider comfortable walking shoes and an umbrella. Some classrooms may be cool and you may want to have a light jacket or sweatshirt.