Thanks! Great resource.

my advice to all NEW incoming students is that if at all possible, try to get to campus BEFORE friday night. i would say friday afternoon the latest, why? well for a few reasons

1. nothing is open on campus after friday 430pm meaning registrar, IT, housing, fin aid will all be closed and if you have any problems with registration, getting books, or fin aid and housing problems, you would need to wait until monday. it isnt really that much of a big deal just lot more things you need to do on monday and intro classes do start on monday plus the white coat ceremoney. avoid the extra hassles and worry and do yourself a favor, arrive a bit early if you can for the very first time.
2. if you do arrive late at night, better pack some food and drinks if you can, cuz nothing on campus will be open and you will have to starve for the night.
3. by coming earlier you have the chance to get things done and if there were any unforeseen problems, you have the time to resolve these before monday when classes start.

thanks for the info, everything posted would surely help

yeah i agree with grace. This is really a valueable thread with well written post. With regards to course and books, has the course changed much lately and is there any recommended texts to add to the earlier posts?

wow.. bio_uc, thanks so much for the detailed info!!!

Ok, lots of good advice but I can't seem to find comments on this topic.

Does anyone know people who have brought their pets to the island? I have 2 kitties in the states I can't find homes for and I was wondering if this will make my housing situation difficult.

How realistic is it to expect to be exempt from living off campus my first semester because of my pet situation, and is it even a good idea?

Since there is a vet school here, there are a lot of students that bring down pets. You would be able to live off campus if you have a pet, its not a problem. Just let your admission counselor know that you would like the most up to date off-campus housing list that includes pet-friendly places.

In terms of whether its a good idea to live off campus 1st term - it depends. For those with families, sig others, pets, it is usually better for us. If you want to meet a lot more people and be more "connected" to what is going on, then living off-campus will not be a good fit for you, unless you can get roommates, of course. There are also bus hassles (if you don't end up close to campus) which are pretty much on time, but waiting on a bus stop takes time away from other, more important things.

In terms of bringing a pet down, the SGU.edu website has info on travel restrictions, quarantine, shots, etc.

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A facility question. How are the gym and recreational facilities at SGU?

the gym apparently has everything you could need, but is a bit old

I am in your boat though, that is, an august 08 matriculant, but this is what i've read

I thought I had read that they were building a new gym.