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MyAdmissions 2005:Changes and Feature Tour

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Important Changes for 2005

New parents’ site - myadmissions.ucdavis.edu/parentsOnline password reset - previously users had to call IET ExpressAddition of parent data information request after students SIRAll technical management shifting to Brian’s unit; content management remains with Tom’s team

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MyAdmissions: Home Page

» Can be accessed directly by typing myadmissions.ucdavis.edu url or indirectly through link on why.ucdavis.edu Web site.

» On March 15, page will contain a link to the parents’ page.

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MyAdmissions: Account Set Up Page

» This page is “owned” by IET. For technical assistance, users should call IET Express at 754-HELP.

» Users can create an account using Student ID or Social Security number.

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MyAdmissions: ID/Username Reset

» Users can retrieve username and reset password through this page.

» Link is located on MyAdmissions home page.

» This page is also “owned” by IET. For technical assistance, users should call IET Express at 754-HELP.

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MyAdmissions: Parents’ Page

» Can be accessed directly by typing myadmissions.ucdavis.edu/parents or indirectly through link on MyAdmissions home page.

» Postcard to parents will go out a few days after admissions letters.

» Mix of original content and MyAdmissions content for admitted students.

» Features include:• Letter from Pam• Event listings• Important Dates and

Deadlines• Aggie Family Pack• Explore UC Davis• Campus Resources• FAQs

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MyAdmissions: Application Pending Page

» Note message center icon and address change (my info) icon

» Transfer version does not show test scores

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MyAdmissions: Congratulations Page

» Page shows personalized information• name, term admitted, major• deposit amount, if necessary (some

students qualify for fee waiver)

» “Critical Information” has customized links based on student information:

• Admissions contract (all)• Financial aid award (link for all)• Important dates and deadlines for

freshman or transfer (all)• Information for special program

participants• Regents scholarship award

notification• More

» Explore UC Davis and Campus Resource Pages give more information that are important to prospective students

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MyAdmissions: Explore UC Davis

» Faculty and student profiles

» Important academic opportunities, such as special programs for engineering students, etc.

» Student life

» Statistics

» Touring campus information/virtual tour

» Can be accessed by anyone through the parents’ page

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MyAdmissions: Campus Resources

» “Nuts and Bolts” info: Housing, Advising, Financial Aid, Registration, etc.

» Can be accessed by anyone through the parents’ page.

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MyAdmissions: Conditions of Admission

» Admits MUST accept the Conditions of Admission to SIR.

» Varies by student type. Some students receive requirements specific to their circumstance.

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MyAdmissions: Payment Page

» Admits can pay immediately by credit card or print out a form and send in a check or money order.

» 92% of students paid by credit card last year.

» For check payers: Form and check must be postmarked by the SIR deadline.

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MyAdmissions: Confirmation Page

» Payment confirmation number provided if fee is not waived (this screen shot is for an EOP admit)

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MyAdmissions: Parent Information

» New this year: Request for parent/guardian information (OP mandate)

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MyAdmissions: Confidentiality Preference

» Users asked whether they want their information to be in the public record (such as in the directory listings).

» Page is skipped if preference previously collected (such as while attending a summer session class).

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MyAdmissions: E-mail Setup Page

» The e-mail account setup is mandatory.

» Instructs users to check e-mail for official communication.

» E-mail account creation pages administered by IET. Users with technical issues should call IET Express (754-HELP).

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MyAdmissions: Transaction Page

» This is the “terminal” page--acts as a hub of information and transactions

» Note appearance of e-mail link» Admission Status page shows dynamic &

generic links of information items: copy of admissions contract, payment receipt (if applicable), Important Dates, etc.

» Transactions column shows action items• Action items are dynamic in two ways:

– Personalized for student type: international students, transfer students, freshmen, etc. all see a different list of items

– Can show when something is pending, completed, residency status, etc.

» Completed items move to bottom of list.

» Relevant items (such as Explore UC Davis) carried over from Congrats page for student reference, plus new items added to help introduce students to other campus systems

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MyAdmissions: Survey for SIR-No Admits

» Corroborated and expanded upon data that we received from Data Clearinghouse

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Contacts

Brian AlexanderMyAdmissions Project Manager(530) 752-3701bcalexander@ucdavis.edu

Tom HindsMyAdmissions Content Manager(530) 754-7732thinds@ucdavis.edu