Step 1: Introduction

Be sure to view this introduction video to learn more about Point University and have a better understanding of the topics we will cover today.

Step 2: Need to Know Information

Please watch this video for more information about books and fees. 

More information about books will be e-mailed to you. Lab fees need to be paid by September 2, 2020. We will cover online payments in the subsequent videos.

 

Please watch this video for more information on grades and attendance. 

Please e-mail savannah.forms@point.edu if you need to add or drop a course.

Step 3: IT Support

Please watch this video for information about IT Support. 

Please watch this video for a tutorial on technologies necessary for student success.

Please follow this link for more information on how to use Canvas. “Passport to Canvas” is a resource that can be accessed at any time. Click on the first module and simply click “next” to view all the different features inside Canvas! You can also click on the modules you would like to learn more about (for example: Module 1.6 – Accessing All Courses).

Step 4: Financial Aid

Please watch this video for more information about Financial Aid.

Please be sure to apply for GA DE Funding through the GA Futures website (if you have not already done so). Watch this video to help you get started on your application.

Step 5: Orientation Package

Thank you for completing Starting Point! We know this was a lot of information, so please be sure to fill out your appropriate form below to let us know that you have completed this orientation and to sign up to one of our Q & A Zoom Sessions this next week.

To complete a FERPA form, please click this link. Make sure to select “Yes” for when it asks if you are a DCE student and fill in your high school counselor’s information.

Please complete this short form if you are a homeschooler or attend the following schools: Richmond Hill High School, South Effingham High School, or Effingham County High School.

Please complete this short form if you attend Beach High School, Bryan County High School, Groves High School, Islands High School, Jenkins High School, New Hampstead High School, Savannah Arts Academy, or Woodville Thompkins High School.

Please complete this short form if you attend Benedictine Military, Bethesda Academy, Savannah Christian Prep, or Trinity Christian School.