Podcast: For Entering Students

What is the important information entering students to the University of Connecticut need to know? What is a PeopleSoft number? NetID? An FYE Class? Huskymail?

To help solve these burning issues, entering undergraduates can download a weekly video podcast to their video iPod or computer. These 90-120 second scripted vignettes concisely present answers to the many questions new students may have.

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EPISODE 9 -- The Final Review

A review of the previous eight episodes containing important information for all entering University of Connecticut students. [click here to read the script] [2:28 minutes]

EPISODE 8 -- AlcoholEdu

Entering students to the University of Connecticut will be receiving a letter about AlcoholEdu, an online alcohol education program. The tutorial must be completed before the beginning of Fall 2006. [click here to read the script] [1:37 minutes]

EPISODE 7 -- The Computer Competencies

Entering students need to need to be proficient in eight computer competencies including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and more. [click here to read the script] [2:12 minutes]

EPISODE 6 -- The Add/Drop Period

As of July 10th students can go into the PeopleSoft system and, through adding and/or dropping, make changes to their Fall 2006 schedule. [click here to read the script] [2:02 minutes]

EPISODE 5 -- The Health Waiver

University of Connecticut students, that do not need health insurance, must logon to their PeopleSoft account to waive the health insurance fee before the 10th day of classes. [click here to read the script] [1:40 minutes]

EPISODE 4 -- The Freshman Year Experience

The University of Connecticut offers a one credit course, INTD 180, better known as the Freshman Year Experience. The course assists new students in their acclimation to the University. [click here to read the script] [2:42 minutes]

EPISODE 3 -- The Content Areas

Part of the University's General Education requirements are the Four Content areas. [click here to read the script] [2:12 minutes]

EPISODE 2 -- Huskymail

Entering UConn students need to logon to their UConn email account, Huskymail. [click here to read the script] [1:41 minutes]

EPISODE 1 -- The Tech Tutorial

Entering UConn students need to access the Tech Tutorial at http://www.techtraining.uconn.edu to learn about their PeopleSoft number and netID. [click here to read the script] [1:54 minutes]