September 2022 Jaguar Family Connection

September 2022

We hope your student is off to a great start this Fall 2022 semester. We are thrilled your student has chosen to join the Jaguar family here at the University of South Alabama to begin this new journey. The transition to college represents a significant step toward their future. This new experience is paved with excitement, adventure, and possibilities. There is a lot to learn, for both students and families, and we are here to support you. Listed below are resources available to your student on-campus as well as important dates in September.

Center for Academic Excellence

Mid-terms are coming up this month and there is a great resource on campus that can provide your student with academic support, the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE).

The Center for Academic Excellence is the University of South Alabama's tutoring and writing center. The CAE’s mission is to provide tutoring and other learning resources to help all USA students succeed in their coursework and achieve their goals.

The CAE offers writing consultations to help with essay assignments and other writing projects for any class in any discipline. They also provide in-person and online subject-area tutoring for courses in math, sciences, and more. Additionally, the CAE provides guided study sessions, academic workshops, mentoring, and other academic success programs.

Click here for more information.

University Counseling and Testing Center

The University Counseling and Testing Center (UCTC ) provides confidential, free counseling and crisis intervention services to eligible USA students. All students can benefit from the services provided by the UCTC regardless of the severity of their symptoms. Any struggle in life can lead to significant academic and personal consequences if not attended to. Click here to visit their website for more information.

Whether your student is struggling to cope, feeling low, or just needs a place to talk, Togetherall can help him/her to explore his/her feelings in a safe and supportive environment.

Togetherall is an online peer-to-peer platform, offering a safe space to connect with others experiencing similar feelings. Plus, there are always trained professionals on hand, 24/7, 365 days a year. Togetherall also has tools and courses to help students look after themselves, along with plenty of resources to explore.

Click here for more information.

JagSPOT is the University of South Alabama's online scholarship application system. This platform connects USA students to millions of dollars in scholarships and programming. Based on information submitted in the students' general application, students will be able to review a customized list of scholarship opportunities they may qualify for and can directly submit online applications.

JagSPOT opens annually on September 1st for scholarships that will be awarded for the following academic year. So your student could begin exploring and applying for 2023-2024 scholarships this month! Current first-time freshmen and new transfer students may be recommended more scholarship opportunities once they receive their official grades for Fall 2022 in December. We encourage students to spend a bit of time over their holiday break exploring JagSPOT. Students can apply for scholarships each year.

Click here for more information.

Join Us for USA Family Weekend!

Friday, September 2

Residence Hall Open House

4:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.

Visit your student’s residence hall and room.

Welcome Reception with President Jo Bonner

5:30 P.M.-6:30 P.M.

MacQueen Alumni Center

(If you plan to attend, please RSVP here.)

Enjoy a $7 discounted dinner at

the Fresh Food Company

Dinner on your own and explore Mobile.

Check out things to see and do at

https://www.mobile.org/

Saturday, September 3

Tailgating opens at Noon

Looking for a place to tailgate? Visit the MacQueen Alumni Center.

USA Jaguars vs. Nicholls State Colonels

Kick-off at 4:00 P.M.

Reduced tickets available for $15.00

($10 off the face value)

Buy tickets online usajaguars.com/FW22

(Promo code is FW22)

Our USA One Stop team is always here to assist you with any questions you may have.

USA One Stop

(251) 341-4USA | onestop@southalabama.edu

southalabama.edu/onestop

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