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3 You may be new here, but thankfully I'm not. Based on my experiences, here are some of my favorite "knowledge nuggets" for you to consider. # 1 Biggest mistake you can make? Forgetting to check your TCNJ email. Most offices on campus communicate only through email, and you will absolutely miss important deadlines (including online orientation) by not logging in to check every few days. # 2 Help me help you via the Transition Times. It's a newsletter emailed to your TCNJ account every two weeks all summer long. It takes two minutes to read and is proven to help keep new students on track and less overwhelmed. # 3 TCNJ offers personalized, collaborative, and rigorous education. Each of our seven academic schools (and the departments within) does things a little differently. Don't assume your pre-registration process will be exactly the same as someone else's. # 4 Your PAWS ID number is officially your new BFF. You need those six digits for everything. Memorizing it would be a great idea. # 5 SUMMER REMINDER: At the time of this booklet printing, much is still unknown regarding summer 2020 and when the college will fully reopen. We encourage you to continue reaching out via email with questions, and we will do our best to respond in a timely manner. We both know that you will play an integral part in supporting your student through this period of big change, so here are some tips for you as well! # 1 The Transition Times is for you too! If your student provided your email address on their application, we will automatically send you this newsletter every two weeks. Contact the Office of Admissions (tcnjinfo@tcnj.edu) to have your email address added to your student's portal if they didn't. # 2 COACH. DON'T DO. Reinforcing action items and deadlines to help your student stay on track is great, but he or she should take ownership over this process and lead the way. # 3 Quiz your student on that PAWS ID number. It really is needed for everything! # 4 If you can, attend our virtual orientation parent sessions over the summer. There is no parent programming during Welcome Week in August, so this your best opportunity to learn about campus resources and student support services, and to get YOUR questions answered! # 5 I SEE YOU, TOO. While my primary focus is your student, I am a mother to two little ones (7 and 1 1/2). I can only imagine how excited and nervous you must be. If there is any way my office can help, please don't hesitate to contact us. FOR A SNEAK PEEK AT ALL THE AMAZING THINGS WE ARE PLANNING FOR YOU THIS SUMMER, FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM (@OST_TCNJ).

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