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Commuter Student FAQs

Q: Does Welcome Weekend pertain to me?

Yes! There are many activities in which you will want to participate. Please join us for the first event, the Dedication Service on Friday evening, August 28nd at 7:00 pm in Rediger Auditorium. You can pick up your welcome packet in the lobby following the service. We would also like to invite you to attend the other weekend activities-see the tentative schedule posted at www.taylor.edu/welcomeweekend for details. You will participate in activities throughout the weekend with your "O group." This is your small group for your IAS 101 New Student Orientation class and is a great opportunity to get to know a few people right away. You may be required to take the tests offered in the schedule. Please refer to the packet sent to you by the Registrar to see if you are required to take these tests.


Q: How can I meet people on campus?

Other than your "O group," a great way to make friends is to be "adopted" by a wing or floor on campus. The residents of your adopted floor will invite you to their activities. Contact the Director of Residence Life at 765-998-5344 if you are interested in this program. There will also be a campus wide Community Plunge on Thursday, September 3rd, in which Taylor students, faculty, and staff will participate in a variety of service projects throughout the Upland community. It is a great way to meet a lot of people!


Q: How do I find out what is happening on campus?

Go to the campus post office during regular business hours and open a campus mailbox. This will be a helpful way to receive information about campus happenings. Campus email is also a widely used tool to receive information. This should be checked daily. Also, each week, News of the Day is printed by the Taylor Student Organization and distributed around campus. Reading this will help you become aware of coming events and meetings. You may pick up a copy of News of the Day inside the entrance of the post office or find a copy to read on the tables in the Student Union or Dining Commons. The Echo, our weekly newspaper, is distributed after chapel each Friday or you can find a copy in the Dining Commons.


Q: Where can I find my class schedule?

You most likely have a copy of your schedule. However, if you have any questions about scheduling classes or transferring credits please contact Marilyn Evans at x85214. She is located in the Registrar's office in the Freimuth Administration Building. You can also find your schedule on the Taylor portal. The Taylor portal is the homepage for campus and is found at my.taylor.edu To look up your class schedule, enter your user name and password, look under the Academics tab, and click TOWER.


Q: Where do I find out what books I need and where can I buy them?

The Taylor Bookstore is in the Student Union. All class books are available there. There are tags under each book, indicating the course and professor for which the book is required. You can also ask one of the friendly bookstore staff members for assistance. Another option for finding your books is to buy them from students on campus. Students sell their books by posting signs in the residence hall or online at Marketplace. This is located under the Academics tab on the portal, under Quick Links.


Q: Where do I get my ID card?

You can get your ID card at Campus Safety. Your student ID is needed for meals in the Dining Commons, checking out books at the library, getting into sporting events, exercising at the Well, etc.


Q: Where do I register and park my vehicle?

If you have a car on campus you will need to register it at Campus Safety. They will give you the necessary forms to complete the process. The cost is $10 and is billed directly to your Taylor account. The office of Campus Safety publishes the Motor Vehicle Information brochure. You can pick this up when you register your car on campus. Please read it carefully to find out where you can legally park your car. Parking near some buildings is limited, so allow some extra time before classes in case you have to walk from a different parking lot.




Any other questions, please call Shawnda Freer, Director of New Student Orientation, at 765-998-4915.