Questions from after Orientation
In our post Orientation survey, some students had some more questions, so we answered them and decided to post them here. If you have other questions that are not answered here, please contact our office.
- When do I need to start paying for my semester?
You should start checking the I-CAN system about mid to late July to see once fees are posted.You will also be receiving an email in your its.nicholls.edu account about fee deadlines.If you are a first-time freshman and are receiving a student loan, you will have to get a deferment.The Office of Financial Aid will contact you with more information as the start of the fall semester approaches.
- Do I have to take this class on my schedule?
The short answer is no.The only course that you are required to take in your first semester is your UNIV101 course.However, the classes that you were scheduled into reflect required courses for the major that you applied for when you initially applied to the university.You can drop and add classes on the I-CAN system.But be careful, make sure you can add a class before you drop one.With the Internet, it is possible that as soon as you drop a class, someone else will be registering into it.
- How do I get out of College Algebra? I don't think I'm supposed to be in it.
In order to get out of College Algebra (Math 101), a student needs to either place out of it with the COMPASS test or score a 23 or better on the ACT Math component.If you have questions about your placement, please call our office at 985-448-4507.
- How many classes can we take for our freshmen year?Is there summer school?
Any student can take a max of 21 credit hours per semester.That basically means about 7 classes.However, students are encouraged to take around 15 hours (5 classes).
Summer school is available for students and most students take either 3 or 6 hours (1 or 2 classes).
- How much does it cost per semester to go Greek?
The cost to go through recruitment varies depending on if you are interested in joining an IFC fraternity, NPC sorority, or NPHC fraternity or sorority.The cost also varies depending on the organization.You are encouraged to visit their websites or go through their respective recruitment cycles for more information.Please visit www.nicholls.edu/greek for more information.
- How much time do we have to get to our next class?
You have ten minutes to get from one class to another.That is enough time for most people to walk from one class to the next, even if you have a class in Ayo Hall first and then your second one in White Hall.
- I didn't get a chance to get my colonel card during Orientation, so when can I get it?
Since you went to Orientation, you can come in during regular office hours (8:00am-4:30pm) at the Colonel Card Office in the Student Union to get your card.
- I didn't try out for the dance team b/c I was unaware of them, and now I want to but don't know how.
You need to contact the Music Department at 985-448-4600.
- I had questions about my schedule?
If you have a question about your schedule, you can contact University College for assistance in changing your schedule.You can do this on your own using the I-CAN system as well.
- I have questions about financial aid.
If you have questions about financial aid, you are encouraged to visit their website at www.nicholls.edu/finaid, or to schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor.Please consider contacting their office early to ask any questions you may have, as the closer you get to the start of a semester, the busier their office becomes.
- What do I do on the first day at Nicholls?
Go to class first.Afterwards, go to the Office of Student Life and find out about student organizations.Once you have been to your classes, either purchase books in the bookstore or rent your books.Make sure you go to class before you buy your books.Sometimes the professors have specific needs for the books that you will need to see their syllabus for.
- Where can I get a parking sticker?
After you pay for your fees, you can take your paid fee slip to the Parking Office in the Student Union to receive your parking decal.
- Where are my classes going to be held?
Go to I-CAN and log into student services.Look under registration and student schedule.This will give you the location (building and room) for all classes you have scheduled.Be sure to check this right before school starts, because sometimes classrooms get switched.
- Who is my advisor, who should I go to with questions for Nicholls and online nicholls.edu?When will we be contacted again for upcoming Nicholls events?
Contact University College to learn who your advisor is.If you have questions about Nicholls, call toll free 1-877-NICHOLLS and you will be directed to where you need to go.You can always email nicholls@nicholls.edu if you have a question.
You should check your its.nicholls.edu email account for any future updates or notifications that the university needs to let you know.