Penguin Parent & Family E-Update
Did you Know?
Greetings Penguin Parent & Family!
You are receiving this message today because you signed up for “First-Year Updates” at either
YSU’s Summer Orientation or Spring Orientation. This will be our last e-newsletter. Please feel
free to continue to use this email address for questions or support. Best wishes to you and your
Penguin!
TheYSU Bookstore is YSU’s
only official bookstore where
students can RENT EVERY
current semester textbook as
well as SELL EVERY textbook
purchased for the current
semester for cash.
Career Services: One of YSU’s best kept secrets?
It may seem early but even if your student is confident that they’ve chosen a fitting
major, NOW is the time for your student to begin their relationship with our Career
Services Office. This office provides advice about what to do BEFORE you graduate so
that a student stands out from other applicants. They publish a fantastic “Pathways to
Success” Brochure that provides a helpful checklist of what to do each year. A student
can pick this up at their office or see their Peer Mentor. You can find additional
information on the Career Services Office website.
All of the amazing services provided by this office are FREE!
http://web.ysu.edu/careerservices/
Online textbook
RESERVATIONS are available
at the beginning of EVERY
semester. Online textbook
SHIPPING is available EVERY
semester for $4.99
YSU’s official bookstore is at
work to make textbooks
affordable while still giving
you great service!
Go to:
www.ysubookstore.com for
complete program details.
Important Dates:
 Registration for students
11-20 hours completed:
Wednesday April 22
 Finals Week: May 4– May 8
 Fall 2015 Semester begins
Wednesday August 19
Spring 2015 April Issue
CSP News: What are students discussing with their Peer Mentor right now?

Registration– discussing possible fall class schedules and getting students
connected to their advisor.

Finals Week– study strategies to ensure students get the grades they want

Preparing for their second year at YSU– students take a brief ‘quiz’ to show what
they already know about continued success at YSU and discuss these results with
their Peer Mentor to make sure they are ready!
Encourage your student to see their Peer Mentor at least one more time. In addition to
discussing these concepts, all students will be entered to win a FREE YSU blanket!
Calling All Proud Penguins!
On Monday, August 17 and Tuesday, August 18, YSU will host IGNITE: a new two-day
Orientation program for incoming first year students. The goal of this program is to
teach new Penguins what it means to be a part of our community.
Click here for further details about the Ignite Team Leader
position, qualifications, application process, and compensation: bit.ly/YSUIgnite
Applications are due on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Questions
regarding IGNITE and the Ignite Team Leader position may be
forwarded to: [email protected]
Youngstown State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression,
disability, age, religion or veteran/military status in its programs or activities. Please visit www.ysu.edu/ada-accessibility for contact information for persons
designated to handle questions about this policy.
See page TWO for additional information.
Housing & Residence Life News
If your student lives on campus...
The end of the academic year is just around the
corner. It has been a fantastic year in Housing &
Residence Life. We have thoroughly enjoyed getting
to know your resident and hope that they make the
decision to return to our halls next year. We would
like to thank you, the parents, for everything you
have done to help our residents have a successful
year. Have a great summer, see you in the fall!
5,000 Penguins Strong... is a campus-wide
student involvement initiative to encourage
students to be active within one of our 180
student organizations! If your penguin isn't
sure where to start when looking for the
organization that is the best "fit", they can
check out Symplicity through their YSU
Portal through three easy steps:
1. Log into their YSU Portal
2. Select the E-Services tab for Students
3. Click on Student Organizations
Housing & Residence Life advocates for
student involvement and this is a great way
to explore all campus has to offer!
Congratulations!
The Office of Housing & Residence Life would like to extend
congratulations to the 2015-2016 Resident Assistants. We appreciate
your dedication and look forward to working with you during the fall
semester!
Resident Education:
Li’L sibs Weekend:
April 10th-12th, our residents will be inviting their little
siblings to experience the residence halls and campus first hand!
Movie Series:
4/29 “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” will be shown
outside at the campus fountain.
ILLC:
The International Living Learning Community will be hosting
their second annual spring semester Pot Luck dinner during the
month of April!
Housing Renewal:
Still need housing for Academic Year 2015-2016?
The Office of Housing & Residence Life is still accepting applications from current residents for next Academic
Year. Current residents can complete their application and select their room via the University Housing
Application link available once logged into their MyYSU portal. Current residents who apply by the end of April
are able to roll over their current security deposit into to the new Academic Year.
Move Out Reminder:
The Residence Halls will close at Noon on Saturday, May 9, 2015. To ensure a proper check out, all residents
should sign up with their RA to return keys. If students have any questions on the move out process, they can
contact their Resident Assistant, Housing Coordinator or stop in the Office of Housing & Residence Life.
Summer Housing:
Students who are taking 6 credits in the summer are eligible to sign up for summer housing. Applications for
summer housing should be submitted by Monday, April 13, 2015. The student can select and apply for the
summer term needed via the University Housing Application link within their MyYSU portal. Questions
on summer housing can be directed to Crystal Little, Associate Director of Residence Life via email at
[email protected].
If you have any questions about Housing & Residence Life, please feel free to call 330-941-3547.