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Fall 2008 Semester Start-Up

Complete these steps to make sure you are ready for the semester.

1. CHECK to make sure you are registered.

• Beginning August 18, go to Student Center and make sure you have no holds preventing your registration (NetID required).
• To be registered, you must:
  -complete course enrollment according to individual college requirements;
  -settle all financial accounts, including current semester tuition;
  -clear all holds;
  -satisfy New York State and university health requirements.
• Registration must be completed by September 19, 2008. After this date you will lose access to university services and will be charged a $350 late fee, plus $25 per week after the 6th week, in addition to finance charges. Failure to register will also impact financial aid, loan deferments and health benefits relying on in-school status.
• If you require a Certificate of Enrollment (or Degree) for a loan organization, health insurance provider, or other, ONCE you are registered, order it at http://certification.cornell.edu/

2. REVIEW the Student Record Privacy Statement: Annual Notification under FERPA

• Read the Student Record Privacy Statement today, and get to know your privacy rights.
• This statement outlines certain rights afforded to you as a student with respect to your education records and defines when records may be released without your consent.

3. VERIFY and UPDATE your personal data on Student Center

• Verify and update all addresses and emergency contact information.
• Verify and update your emergency mass notification information. Note this data is not viewable or released – except by you.

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