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Geneva College - Parents FYI Newsletter - November 12, 2020

Welcome!

Parents FYI combines important information from Geneva College to parents of Geneva students into one email communication. It will continue to be sent to you regularly. If you have feedback or questions regarding Parents FYI, please contact information@geneva.edu.

Need 2 Know!

COVID-19 Alert Status Changed

Geneva College has just moved from a COVID-19 Code Status: Low to Code Status: Moderate. What does that mean and what should you do about it?

For answers, watch the latest message from our President, Dr. Calvin L. Troup.

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Quarantine Policy Change

As the end of the semester changes and COVID-19 surges-in the region, the college is making an immediate change to campus quarantine practices.

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No Mistake, it’s FAFSA Time

It's that time again! Don't forget to have your student fill out their 2021-2022 FAFSA for the upcoming year. Students can download the app and fill it out right from their device. Send them to studentaid.gov to complete the FAFSA now!

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Spring Semester Schedule

The schedule for the spring semester is announced! It’s going to start a bit later, with classes beginning Tuesday, January 19. The schedule will not be as condensed as this fall has been and has some extra days off built in. Check it out for yourself.

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Plan for Spring Tuition Payment

All full-time registered undergraduate students are eligible to enroll in a monthly, interest-free payment plan to assist in paying the spring semester balance. Check into Nelnet now; enrollment opens on December 2, 2020.

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Winter Term Offerings

Due to the longer winter break, Geneva offers a fully online Winter Term from Dec. 9, 2020 to Jan. 15, 2021. Costs for Winter Term are the same as Summer Term - $333/credit. Students can register now.

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Health Insurance is a Requirement
If you Have it, Just Waive the University Plan

We care about the health and welfare of our students. Geneva College requires ALL full-time traditional undergraduate students to carry health insurance.

To help our students comply with this policy, each full-time traditional undergraduate student will be enrolled in a University Health Plan through Geneva College, UNLESS the student completes an online waiver with policy information showing that they already have health insurance coverage. The cost per year is $1,022 and coverage runs January 1 through July 31, 2021. The website to waive the student health insurance will open on 11/30/2020.

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Student Parking Permits Required

If your student brings a car to campus, they are required to purchase a parking permit. A single permit will be issued and may be transferred from one vehicle to another provided EACH vehicle is registered. All payments for permits will be made online after completing the application. The parking permit will be distributed to the student mailbox located in the Student Center.

The cost for a parking permit is $85. Students can submit their application and payment by logging into myGeneva/Student Information/Student Life Info and scroll down to Student Parking. Click on the link to begin your application.

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Get Refunds via Direct Deposit

If students are eligible to receive a refund from their student accounts, we encourage them to sign up for Student Choice Refunds (SCR.) Once enrolled, Geneva will process refunds and deposit them directly into a bank account via an ACH transaction. This will eliminate the need to go to the bank to deposit a check, loss of checks, and delayed deposit of funds. The SCR process is managed through the student's Nelnet account.

Instructions to enroll can be found on the website at: https://www.geneva.edu/student-financial-services/tuition-costs-billing You may sign up at any time. If you have any questions contact Student Financial Services at sfs@geneva.edu or call 724-847-6550.

Final Withdraw Dates for Freshmen

For new freshmen, November 16 is the last date to withdraw from ONE course (WP, WF or WX grade).

December Graduates

Due to our condensed schedule, the December Graduation Reception will be a bit earlier than normal, November 21, and it will be live-streamed for viewing by parents, friends and family. Note: The December Graduation Reception is not an official commencement ceremony. Students may invite two guests FROM CAMPUS; however, anyone living off campus, including parents, cannot be included as guests due to COVID-19 protocols.

If your student is planning to graduate this December but did not receive an email from the Provost's office in the past few weeks regarding the December Graduation event, he or she should contact the Registrar’s office.

Chapel at Geneva

Chapel is underway every Wednesdays at 10:10 a.m. in multiple small groups across campus. The new delivery via Facebook Livestreaming of this integral part of the Geneva College experience enables the community to focus on God and His word together – just it’s a little different than it’s been in the past.

You can watch any Chapel live on Wednesday mornings or watch replays on-demand.

Chapel Schedule

Facebook Live

Chapel Messages

Help with Your Student’s Tax Documents

Geneva has partnered with ECSI to help students with tax documents, enabling the opportunity to receive the 1098-T Tuition Statement electronically this year. If students would like to receive the 1098-T form electronically, they need to provide their information and follow the instructions.

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Calendar of Events

NOV 10-19	Food Drive, Campus
NOV 12	Rec Night, Reeves 7p.m.
NOV 12-14	It’s a Wonderful Life, Livestream 7:30p.m.
NOV 13	Conversation: Police Reform, Skye 7:30p.m.
NOV 16	Last Course Withdraw Date - Freshmen

NOV 20	Thanksmas, Campus
NOV 21	December Graduation Reception
NOV 25	Last Day of Fall 2020 Classes
NOV 30	Begin Finals (Remote)
DEC 4	End Finals (Remote)
JAN 22	Meal Plan Change Deadline

NOTICE: Dates are subject to change

Staying Social

Social Media Spotlight

Trapped in the Tower Room of McCartney Library!

It’s the first Digital Escape Room at McCartney Library – and you can join in the fun as a group or as individual. You can compete against friends and try it multiple times. Your answers are within the game, so keep your eyes open for potential clues.

This escape experience was created by Sarah McCraley, Manager of Circulation Services at Geneva College’s McCartney Library. Have fun... and we hope you can escape unscathed!

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Things to Do

Geneva Theater Online

The Geneva College Theater Program presents "It's a Wonderful Life," a radio-play production on Thu., Nov. 12 through Fri., Nov. 14. Joe Landry has faithfully adapted Frank Capra’s classic film into an Old-time Radio adaptation complete with live sound effects and commercial jingles all in a 1940’s setting. Enjoy this life affirming story that has become a Christmas tradition with Geneva. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will no in-house admission. However, the shows will be live-streamed and available for viewing at no cost.

Shining a Spotlight

It's Thanksmas Time!

As we end our Fall semester earlier than usual, we did not want to end without our traditional 12 Hours of Christmas day of fun. So, we decided to treat the campus community to Thanksmas - a celebration of Thanksgiving and Christmas all rolled into one, on Fri., Nov. 20! Everyone on campus will wear their favorite holiday attire and enjoy a variety of fun activities while practicing COVID-19 safety protocols. It will be a day to remember - Happy Thanksmas!

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Veteran's Day Virtual Program

At Geneva College, we live up to our motto "Pro Christo et Patria" – For Christ and Country. We place a high priority on members of the armed services as our family, friends, neighbors and fellow citizens. We are humbled by the willingness to sacrifice in their service of freedom, whether that means being away from loved ones or risking their lives in foreign lands. These choices are honorable and honored here.

The Geneva community joing together on Wed., Nov. 11 to salute our military friends with a Veteran’s Day Virtual Program. This virtual program consisted of posting short videos throughout the day and participants met members of the Geneva community who have served and are currently serving. It began with the raising of the flag at 0800 (8a.m.) and concluded with the playing of taps at 2200 (10p.m.).

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From Around Campus

End of Semester To-Dos

Resident Students must make sure to pay attention to actions to do before leaving for Thanksgiving this year. Remember, it will be the end of the fall semester so it is also a time for end of semester activities, too.

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Spring Semester Meal Plan

Students who want to change their meal plan can change it from now until January 22 (the first Friday of classes). If students don’t do anything, the meal plan will remain the same.

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It’s Rec Night

Students can join a group every Thursday on Reeves Field to play Ultimate, kickball, soccer or whatever the group wants. 

Thursday, November 12, 7 p.m. at Reeves Field

Student Development Resources

The Center for Calling and Career
calling@geneva.edu | 724-847-6572

The Center for Student Success
ssc@geneva.edu | 724-847-5566

The Center for Student Engagement
cse@geneva.edu | 724-847-6644

Residence and Commuter Life
housing@geneva.edu | 724-847-6641

Counseling Services
alsolman@geneva.edu | 724-847-4081

Health Services
healthservices@geneva.edu | 724-847-6666

Dean’s Office
bhinzman@geneva.edu | 724-847-6641

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