Reminders about the 2011 Fall Semester
TJ Day Hall is finished and ready for the fall...
Take the time to walk through the newly renovated TJ Day Hall! What an amazing addition to the college facilities.
Housing
Moving In
Classes for Fall Semester start on Monday, August 29. Residence halls and suburbs for continuing students will be open Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28. Keys are available from 10 am-4 pm from the Residence Life Office in Mahaffey Hall, Room 127. HP Park residents must also go to the Residence Life Office and check in to housing (your card access will be deactivated if you do not check in). You need to have your account cleared in order to pick up your room keys or have your swipe card access activated, so please make sure you complete the account clearing process. Go to the Residence Life Website for complete information.
Go to the Cashier Window In Melrose Hall first to get your valid Fall 2011 sticker before attempting to check into college housing.
Student ID Card
You need to have your student ID card in order to access your residence hall or apartment. If you do not have your ID card when you arrive, you will need to have a new ID card produced. On Saturday, August 27, the ID photo station will be open from 10 am - 4 pm. On Sunday the ID photo station will be open from 10 am - 4 pm. You will need to have valid, government-issued photo identification (driver's license, passport, military ID, etc.) in order to be issued a Linfield ID. The ID station will be in Cozine Hall.
Early Arrivals
The college hosts a number of visitors during the summer for conferences and special programs. In order to complete campus maintenance projects and prepare the facilities for the start of the year, we ask that you respect the arrival time as posted in the contract you signed when selecting your room. For information about early arrival for fall sports or other purposes please go to the Residence Life Website.
2011 - 2012 Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2011
| August 27 |
Residence Halls Open 10:00 a.m. for continuing students |
| August 29 |
Classes Begin |
| October 7-8 |
Homecoming |
| October 21-22 |
Fall Family Weekend |
| November 14-18 | January Term & Spring 2012 Registration |
| November November 21-25 |
Thanksgiving Break |
| December 12-15 |
Final Exam Period |
| December 15 | Semester Ends |
| December 18 |
Fall Commencement |
January Term 2011
| January 2 |
Residence Halls Open 10:00 a.m. |
| January 3 | Classes Begin |
| January 27 | Classes End |
Spring Semester 2011
| February 5 |
Residence Halls open 10:00 a.m. |
| February 6 |
Classes Begin |
| March 26-30 |
Spring Break |
| April 9-13 | Fall 2012 Registration |
| May 21-24 | Final Exam Period |
| May 26-27 | Commencement Weekend |
Clearing Your Account
The Linfield College Student Accounts Office has an account clearing procedure for you to pay the billed charges for each semester. The procedure includes specific date requirements and for the Fall Semester the clearing date is August 12th. The Student Accounts Office has mailed the paperwork necessary to complete the account clearing process.
To start the process, go to Webadvisor and click on the "Clear Your Account" link and follow the steps indicated to complete the process. Please be sure to accept the terms and conditions of the Linfield College Educational Services Agreement. Also, don't forget to waive your insurance online if you have other medical insurance coverage.
Graduating Seniors
If you plan to graduate in the 2011-2012 academic year, you should have already submitted your Intent to Graduate form to the Registrar's Office. If you did, your status review will be in your unit box soon after you return to campus in the fall. If you did not submit the form but plan to graduate, it is a high priority that you complete the form when you return to campus.
Spring 2012 Commencement will take place Sunday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. on the Commencement Green. Baccalaureate will be Saturday, May 26 at 5 p.m. in Wilson Gym. The Grad Finale reception will be immediately following the Baccalaureate in Nicholson Library. Complete information about Spring Commencement will be available during the year.
Registrar's Office Information
On Monday, August 29, fall classes begin. If there is space in a class and you have the prerequisites, you can change your registration over WebAdvisor until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30. Registration changes (adds and drops) requiring instructor signatures will be processed in Melrose 010 from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. starting on Monday, August 29. Starting on Wednesday, August 31, all registration changes will be made by the Registrar’s Office at the time and location above. Students must bring their ID cards with the 2011 FA sticker and add/drop forms with signatures from their advisor and the instructor(s) of the class(es) involved.
The last day to drop a fall class with no record on the transcript is Friday, September 16.
Friday, November 4, is the final day to drop a class with a ‘W’ designation on the transcript.
Course fee refund schedule
Refunds for various course-related fees will be issued if notified in writing on or before:
The first day of the semester (Monday, August 29) - 100% course fee refund;
The last day to enroll in a course (Friday, September 9) - 50% course fee refund;
After the last day to enroll in a course (Saturday, September 10 and beyond) – no course fee refund.
Note that you must drop the course by the end of the first day of the semester--Monday, August 29--in order to get a 100% refund of the course fee, regardless of when the class meets for the first time.
Labor Day - Monday, September 5 - No Classes
Linfield continues as a UhaulCarShare® Location
Linfield College and UhaulCarShare® will continue efforts to provide a low cost car sharing option to Linfield students, faculty and staff, as well as any other member of the UhaulCarShare® program. Save time, money and the environment with convenient, cost effective transportation. UhaulCarShare® offers 24/7 access to two vehicles on campus. The vehicles available are two vehicles on campus for your needs. Pay an hourly rate that includes gas, insurance, 24/7 customer service and 24/7 road side assistance.
How it Works
Join - You only pay once with UhaulCarShare®, with a low one-time membership fee is just $25.00. Students (including new students enrolling for Fall 2011), faculty and staff can sign up at the discounted rate of $15.00 and you will recieve $20.00 free driving credit (credits expire in 60 days, coupon code valid through Spetember 2011) by entering the following promotion code: LINFIELD. There are no annual fees and no deposit necessary. Go online to www.ucarshare.com or www.uhaulcarshare.com to complete the online application. Drivers 18 years of age and up are eligible, international drivers welcome.
Reserve - the online reservation system will show which vehicles are available. Reserve days in advance or just a few minutes before needing an available car. Reservation options include online, phone, and text messaging.
Drive - Upon arriving at the vehicle, members key in a PIN number and the doors will unlock. Keys are in the glove box in the key fob holder. When done with a reservation, members return the vehicle to the same spot. Hit the lock button, the doors will lock and the reservation is over.
It is important to note that students become members of UhaulCarShare® and that Linfield College's relationship with UhaulCarShare® is as a location for vehicle placement. Terms of any agreement are with UhaulCarShare®. Learn more at www.ucarshare.com.