1.
Change is
inevitable.
Let’s embrace it.
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We can’t share information with you.
BUT you can share information with us.

2.
Are we ok?

3.
YOUR STUDENT’S DEVELOPMENT

4.
Learning - in and out of the classroom
• Developing competence
• Managing emotions
• Moving through autonomy towards interdependence
• Developing mature interpersonal relationships
• Establishing identity
• Developing purpose
• Developing integrity

5.
THE ACADEMIC YEAR

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• Anticipation, excitement, nervousness
• Building connections, developing a support network
• Adapting to a new learning environment
September – New Beginnings
Important Dates
5 Residence Move-in
5 - 12 Welcome Week
7 Labour Day
10 Classes begin. Opening Mass.
18 Last day to confirm registration by arranging payment of fees.
Last day to add courses.
Tips for success…
 Welcome Week
 Peer Mentoring Program
 Accessibility Services
 Financial Aid

7.
• Preparation for midterms
• Overwhelmed with all they have to do
• Send an extra bit of love from home
October – Reality
Important Dates
12 Thanksgiving Day - University Closed
17 Deadline to opt out of Health Plan
30 Last day to withdraw from first-semester courses without
academic penalty. Last day for partial refunds of first semester
fees.
Tips for success…
 Care package from home
 Peer Tutoring
 Writing Centre
 Counselling Services

8.
• Importance of finding a balance
• Involvement in activities outside of the classroom
• Getting marks back
November – Getting Involved
Important Dates
11 Remembrance Day - University Closed
12 Fall Term Reading Day – No Classes
27 Last day to hold class tests in first semester
Tips for success…
 Student Success Workshops
 Students’ Union - Clubs & Societies
 Volunteering
 Study Abroad

9.
• Increased anxiety and stress
• Will need encouragement to push to the finish
• Anticipate changes in family dynamics
December – Exams, Finals and Holidays
Important Dates
9 Last day of classes for first semester
10—13 Reading Days – no classes
14-19 Christmas exams
22 Residence closes for the Christmas break.
Tips for success…
 De-Stress Fest
 UNB Health Centre
 STU Mental Health (Facebook)

10.
Breathe….

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• Rejuvenated and looking forward to seeing friends
• Following-up on feedback from last term
• Reflect on your role in supporting your students
January – Reconnecting, Starting Fresh
Important Dates
4 Residence and the University open
5 Classes resume
15 Last day to add courses and last day to withdraw from full-
year courses.
22 Celebration of Feast Day of St. Thomas Aquinas, patron saint
of the University
Tips for success…
 Academic Advising
 Accessibility Services
 Athletics
 Financial Aid
 Counselling Services

12.
• Planning for second year – courses, accommodations
• Search for summer employment
• Encourage your student to ask for help before they need it
February – Thinking Ahead
Important Dates
12 Chancellor’s Day – no classes
26 Last day to withdraw from second-semester courses without
academic penalty
12 Chancellor’s Day – no classes
26 Last day to withdraw from second-semester courses without
academic penalty
Tips for success…
 Academic Advising
 Employment & Financial Aid
 Study Abroad
 Residence Life

13.
• Winter – mountains of snow and work!
• Importance of using their support networks and resources
• Reminder to take breaks – go to a show, festival, skate
March – Balance and Focus
Important Dates
7-11 Mid-term break - no classes
24 Last day to hold class tests in second semester
25-28 Easter – University closed
Tips for success…
 Peer Tutoring
 Writing Centre
 Students’ Union

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• Round two of finals – increased confidence in skills
• Students may be tired, just wanting to be done
• Remind your student to get outside, enjoy spring
April – End of the Year
Important Dates
6 Last day of classes in second semester
7-10 Reading days – no classes
11-16 Final exams
19 Residence officially closes for the year
Tips for success…
 Library
 Study Hall
 Student Lounge
 Peer Tutoring
 Accessibility Services

15.
YOU MADE IT!

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Campus Resources
Important Dates in October
Important Dates in April
Aboriginal Student Services danielr@stu.ca  506-452-9669  JDH 208
Academic Advising advising@stu.ca  506-453-7213  GMH 311
Accessibility Services accessibility@stu.ca  506-453-7207  GMH 104
Campus Ministry jryan@stu.ca  506-452-0636  GMH 203
Campus Sexual Assault Team counsel@unb.ca  506-453-4820  UNB Campus
Counselling Services counselling@stu.ca  506-453-7213  GMH311
Counselling Services (shared service STU/UNB) counsel@unb.ca  506-453-4820  UNB Campus
Health Services (shared service STU/UNB) shc@unb.ca  506-453-4837  UNB Campus
Employment and Financial Aid studentemployment@stu.ca  506-452-0423  GMH311
International Students internationaloffice@stu.ca  506-452-9593  GMH 303
Residence Life residencelife@stu.ca 506-452-0578  GMH 303
Registrar’s Office registrarsoffice@stu.ca  506-452-0530  GMH 101
Student Engagement and Retention kwebb@stu.ca  506-452-2119  GMH303
Student Services and Residence Life
clarkes@stu.ca  506-453-7202  GMH 312
scalhoun@stu.ca  506-453-7213  GMH 311
Writing Centre writingcentre@stu.ca  506-452-0480  ECH102

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Community Resources
Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital
700 Priestman Street, Fredericton
506-453-2132
Chimo Helpline
Toll Free Number
24 Hour Service
450-HELP (4357)
Fredericton After-Hours Mobile Crisis
Team
506-453-2132
Fredericton Mental Health Services 65 Brunswick St., Fredericton 506-453-2132
Fredericton Addiction Services 65 Brunswick St., Fredericton 506-452-5558
Capital Region Mental Health and
Addictions
65 Brunswick St., Fredericton, Ste. 292 506-458-1803
Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Centre
506-454-0437
www.fsacc.ca
Suicide Prevention Committee 403 Regent Street
Office Phone 506-455-5231
Crisis Phone 1-800-667-5005
cmhanb@nb.aibn.com

18.
Q & A
See you again:
Parent Welcome
September 5
2-4pm

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Contact:
Student Services and Residence Life
506-453-7213
studentlife@stu.ca
George Martin Hall 311