This is allll so exciting! Welcome to the Hill!

Indeed, Dr. Packer!

Hello everyone. This is a very exciting time for my husband, our twin sons and myself.

Congratulations and welcome!!!

Welcome to the FAMULY!!!

Thank you all for joining! Yes, Welcome to the FAMULY! We are excited to have you all!

Debra Scarlett

Debra Scarlett Parent Engagement Specialist 850-325-0465 debra.scarlett@famu.edu

Hello to all of my fellow future Rattler parents and families!!! Truly thrilled to be here today ;-)

Hello!

Thanks so much for holding these VERY informative and frequent "Transition to FAMU Parent Sessions!" The level of communication & engagement has been exceptional. Excited to meet other Class of 2025 Families!

Good evening will this recorded meeting be available to parents

Yes, this session is being recorded and will be posted on our website

My thoughts exactly Malene. This is awesome!

http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?freshmenstudies&NewlyAdmitted

http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?freshmenstudies&RattlerParentEngagement

Hello, where can we download the form from

Is anyone here from the Chicagoland area? I would love to connect.

Will we get confirmation once the form has been emailed to you?

I used to live in the Chicagoland @crollins

graduated from a high school in Aurora, Illinois

We’re from metro Detroit. Any Detroiters in the house?

I am a peer mentor and I too am from Chicago

I'm in North Aurora!!!! Let's connect! 773-306-8134

FERPA Form Link: http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?Registrar&FormsFERPA

Yes we are from Detroit

Nice! Okay.

We’re from Metro Detroit area

FAMU has had so much communication, there is no excuse not to know what to expect and what to do. Our son has been accepted to the Ivy Leagues, and other premier HBCUs, and their communication has been nowhere near FAMU. FAMU has also met with our son virtually frequently since before he applied. They know him, they know us, I love it!!!!

Antonio Witherspoon (antonio.witherspoon@famu.edu)

Awesome Alicia Roberts and Denise Humphrey. We must connect!

The FERPA Link may be broken. This is the message received when you try to access it: "Please check the website address you have typed. If you feel the website address is correct, please send an e-mail to webmaster@famu.edu with the website address you were trying to access along with your contact information so that we can respond to your message."

Good afternoon, since we are discussing the LLC, may I receive the link for the school of business and industry LLC please?

What if they play sports, are they required to stay in FAMU towers of they are part of the LLC?

Here is the information for the LLC website http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?housing&ProvostsLeadershipLLC

https://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?FinancialAid&FERPA

What if they are part of the band and Majoring in chemistry.

Thanks Ms. Collins - that link works!

When should we be expected to receive a decision about our llc application?

What happens if your child was previously given a room assignment in south tower, but was accepted into an LLC after that. Will they be moved to North Towers? Do we need to call or does that happen automatically?

We are a Military Family. Anyone else?? Our son is Majoring in Business.

Once they have completed and been accepted into their respective LLC you would need to let Housing know

Thank You Dr. Williams

Awesome!

Each LLC has a liaison that will follow up and a decision provided.

If we already have got accepted into LLC but our grades dropped for example, would we have a chance to maintain the 3.0 gpa? Or would we automatically get removed

My daughter applied. When do you find out if she was approved?

When will the roommates be shared for LLC?

if a student on a full athletic scholarship can they apply for LLC

My daughter was accepted into the old last week. Do you know when she will be assigned to a specific room?

Llc*

Do you know why my daughter is stuck at room selection?

^

Students who are not in the llc miss out on the opportunities that were listed?

@Denise Humphrey we have other opportunities as well

Can I have the name if the Liason for Nursing again, please?

*of

NaQuita J. Manning, DNP, WHNP-BCAssistant Professor, School of NursingFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University(850) 561-2895naquita.manning@famu.edu

@Khary P.

Thank you so much,

You're welcome

Is llc compatible with ROTC/military students and their schedule? Such as early mornings or weekends they may need to drill with ROTC?

We are stuck at room selection as well.

Is there a Business Major LLC and contact?

If you become part of an LLC will you be able to participate in other social activities at FAMU?

Johnny.mccaskill@famu.edu

SBI LLC and Contact information Website https://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?housing&FAMUSchoolofBusinessandIndustry

SBI LLC Contact Information Contact the LiaisonDr. Felicia D. WilliamsFaculty Liaison, Business Living-Learning CommunityDirector, Academic Support ServicesSchool of Business & IndustryFelicia.Williams@famu.edu

Mr. Johnny McCaskill is the new liaison for the Business LLC

Thank you Jennifer and Todd

Students are required to remain in the program for one one year. What happens after the first year?

Yes @ Maria Farraye-Biggs

Athletes are required to stay in a different dorm, does that change if they are in an LLC?

Anyone from South Carolina?

For students that are not in a LLC program, when will they receive information on contacting their roommate?

Miesha, please check with housing on roommate informaiton

I'm from Orangeburg, SC.

Any Texans?

When accepted to an LLC, then how long does it take for a roommate to be assigned?

I am an Assistant Professor of Theatre.

Anyone from Louisiana?

Anyone from Seattle or from the West Coast?

Can someone please address if you are stuck at room assignment on the housing portal?

She has received the name of her roommate but no contact information to connect with her, will housing release that information to her?

For those not participating in the LLC, but wanting information on their Housing status please contact the FAMU Housing Office https://famu.starrezhousing.com/StarRezPortal/9DB2C8E8/1/1/Home-Home

Ms. Thomas, are you able to ask it? They may have missed your question.

@jennifer turner I am from NOLA living in Boston. Family still in Louisiana and I know at least one student currently living in Louisiana going to FAM in the fall.

@Ellena Floyd we're from NY living in Seattle

FAMU wasn't available when we applied for housing

Good Evening, This is an exciting time for us all. Is there any one from the DMV area or majoring in Architecture? I would love to connect my daughter if so.

What about Access Summer Bridge Students? Will they be eligible for the LLC?

Dr. Mitchell, unfortunately I can’t. I’m at a basketball game and it’s very loud in here. So they won’t be able to hear me.

I asked for you, Ms. Thomas

Thank you!

You're welcome!

I have a question. My hand is up in the chat. don't want to just unmute

Will LLC living limit student ability to participate in Sports?

I’m from Chicago. 😊

@Sade Awesome!! I'm from Miami but we live in Seattle. Please let's connect!

Is the Computer Science major in the Engineering LLC?

Thanks Monica! I’ll send you a message.

Mr. Gant can you post your question here in the chat?

Any Military Families on the line?

Computer Science would be under the College of Science and Technology

Anyone here from NJ?

If you get accepted to the LLC can you change your mind beore school starts?

@phillip edmonds there is a huge DC FAMU alumni association. They have info on students from the DMV area already at FAM and also those starting this year.

When will roommates be assigned for LLC's?

After May 1st please follow up with the liaison

@phillip edmonds https://www.famunaadc.org/

Anyone from Pensacola, FL?

For those asking about roommate contact information, we asked Housing they mentioned they do not provide students' personal contact information. We searched and found the roommate on Instagram. Good luck!

@Monica Thank you. I will follow up with the local Alumni Association.

@Monica, I would love to connect with them. My daughter is coming from Baton Rouge. jenni2298@gmail.com.

there is also a parents fb group for parents of students starting this year

Since completion of Summer Bridge is contingent upon acceptance to the LLC can students still apply?

May I have the information for the veterans department as well, I am currently Army Reserve 510jailah@gmail.com

Access Summer Bridge is an invitation only program

@Ellena nice! sadebruce@gmail.com

@Jennifer mzeno.martin@gmail.com

Leonard Gant, asked the question about the students using the GI Bill.lgant1911@yahoo.com and tgant1908@gmail.com

FAMU Veterans Affairs Website http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?militaryandveteranaffairs

Mr. Darby is very helpful in the military veteran affairs office. He was able to be how to upload certificate of elegibilty for my son and other forms

Thank you Todd

@crollins, thank you. We checked for her on social media, no luck. Not a bad thing but my daughter really wanted to connect with her prior to starting school.

Does this apply to

Thank you Dashan!

Does this apply to FYE Summer Program

no

Thank you

FAMU Themed Learning Communities Website http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?freshmenstudies&ThemedLearningCommunities(Programs)

Business LLC Liaison - Johnny.McCaskill@famu.edu

http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?freshmenstudies&ThemedLearningCommunities(Programs)

Is there a group me for the incoming Freshmen?

yes

LLC Director, Dr. Brenda C. Spencer, Brenda.Spencer@famu.edu

How can my daughter connect t it?

You welcome Leonard

i can try and see if i can send the link

@Sade Got it!! I will send you an email ;)

@phillip edmonds president@famunaadc.org

@Phillip Edmonds - we're from NYC but live in DC, however our son is a Biology/Comp Sci Major. We are in the Parents of FAMU Class of 2025 Facebook Group.

sydneyjrichardson@gmail.com is her email address

Thank you!

FAMU Summer Academy Website http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?freshmenstudies&SummerAcademy

darryl1.darby@famu.edu

Kim, yes. My son has been apart of a Freshman Groupme for over a month now. He's not home right now for me to get the information to you right now. If you shoot me a text, I can get it to you this evening.317-460-5005

Please repost the link for the FYR academy

Summer Academy Registration Link https://famu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEE33W7oRMusdzo

Thank you

@Malene Lawrence - Thanks for the information on that page. I just requested admission.

What is the primary difference between FYE Summer Academy and Summer B Program? Is there a specified course curriculum for those students attending Summer B Program?

Summer Academy are students allowed to miss of the classes. Thank you

Is there a GroupMe for freshmen parents?

Chandra- The FYE academy students have specific tracks based on academic majors. Summer B is the actually summer session of clases

Toni you all may start one

Apply for the Freshman LLC Program in FAMU Towers via the Housing/LLC Application Portal by the deadline (May 1st), pay the $200 housing deposit, complete the LLC form. Access www.famu.edu/housing for LLC information and instructions on how to apply.

Does the FYE summer program lasts longer than the regular summer B program?

Ms.Kim Richardson I have sent the email, may you please check if your daughter received it?

No, it is the same dates as the summer B session - June 21 through July 30

Okay thank you

yes Melissa Monde, thanks so much!

My Pleasure!

Absolutely, @Phillip Edmonds! I encourage all parents to join this FB Group - it's not an Official FAMU sponsored Parent Group, however it's been truly informative & very supportive for Class of 2025 parents.

FAMU Rattler Parents Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/RattlerParents

Student GroupMe Link: https://groupme.com/join_group/64655344/Oz2tuIsC

FAMU Summer Academy Registration Link https://famu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEE33W7oRMusdzo

That's exactly what we will do with them because we love them :)

YES

YES!!!!!!

Awesome word, thank you

Congratulations!!!!

Congrats!!!!!

Congratulations 👏👏

Congratulations

congrats

We do what we need to do lol. They tell us we sound like y'all

This is great to know. My only baby will be 6 hours away and it makes me feel more comfortable with letting her go.

Yyyyaaaassss extended aunties and uncles, thank you. HBCU for life!!!!

Congratulations

That’s right! They’re our babies. We love them hard!

Awesome

#colac

Great

#colac

I love it Dr. Packer.. plant seed and pull them aside.. when need be!!

🐍🐍🐍

Yeeeeeees! I love it @Candce.#auntiesanduncles

Thanks everyone!

They are growing up on us!

Yes, Ms. Tyler!

I, too, am a Rattler. I did my undergrad here and I STILL call my mentors and faculty to ask for professional advice and support!

I know that's right, Dr. Packer!

It is my honor to return to the Hill and now offer that same guidance!

And don't forget about global opportunities like Fulbright!

That’s right, Dr. Mitchell! Rattlers impact the WORLD! You can find us EVERYWHERE!

Thanks FAMU Faculty! We appreciate you all, your dedication to our scholars & your time this evening!

It's always a pleasure.

You're welcome!

Thank you to the Freshmen-centric Faculty! You all have eased my fears. I have screenshot this slide and will introduce you all to my daughter as her new aunties and uncle! LOL

That is true across the board.

That's right, Camille! Let her know she has family at FAMU

That's awesome! Would love to meet her :)

I'm back!!!

Dr. Johnson is hitting on a key point.

Lol. Yes! @crollins, let us know we’re here for her and can stop by or call anytime!

*her

Until you understand

That’s right!

Not always reliable

Thank you faculty and administrators for sharing with us tonight! #famuly

You're welcome!

Definitely need the FAMUily connection for my daughter with us coming from Michigan

Thank you!!

We got you

Trust the process. If they simply trust the process, the grade will come.

Thanks Dr. Mitchell

Amen!

That was awesome!!

Thank you!

Thank you all so much. This was so helpful

Awesome read!!!!

Perspective is everything

Congratulations

Please mute yourself if you are not speaking

Dr. Johnson, can you drop your work email and phone number in the chat? Our son has heard this plenty of times but kids for some reason don't think parents know what their talking about. It would be great for my son to hear what you just expressed about Studying and Failing!

Lewis.johnson@famu.edu

Growth mindset: A guide to professional and personal growth by Joshua Moore and Helen Glasgow!

You did not!

Things have changed

How do we access the parent page

It would be great if we could have a FAMU Parent Session with Class of 2024 Parents sharing with Class of 2025 Parents. Since student/parent info isn't shared, can FAMU arrange this for us?

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 great commentary!!!

What does stick to the wall, then? lol

We will work with Mrs. Byrd to have a joint parent session!

great

Yeah, what sticks?

Thanks Mrs. Collins!

Yes, that would be great!

Yes you do🤗

Yes, that will be great👍

Yes, a joint parent session would be great

Great job Mrs Byrd!

So what do we use for the wall?

@angie hardnett Parents of FAMU Class of 2025 and request to join

Jacqueline.byrd@famu.edu

Please mute yourself

https://www.facebook.com/groups/205626954606488/?ref=share

for the freshmen’s that are coming in for Summer B, what are the exacts dates we have to move in?

Thank you Ms. Bryd

Great info!

Workshop satisfaction survey: http://famu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6J5ZTmGN3gUt0pw

thank you

If any of the students would like to connect with the famu peer mentors please tell them to follow us on Instagram @famupeermentors

Are there any exceptions to the freshman orientation dates?

Is there a consolidated listing of the communication mediums available for parents to access?

You all are very welcome!

Hi Valerie Leath!!

Website to access FAMU Video Recordings http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?freshmenstudies&NewlyAdmitted

How long will it take to receive our financial aid offer?

Does the student need to be vaccinated for the upcoming year?

Do our kids need to be vaccinated prior to attending?

also will students be required to get the covid vaccine before we arrive in fall?

FAMU Housing Website http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?housing

oh nevermind, someone asked that^

No students will not be required to get the COVID 19 Vaccine

Melissa Monde- Did you check Irattler? We found my daughter's info there. It wasn't emailed or sent out.

@reneeThomas and @alicia roberts are you onFacebook to connect?

COVID Vaccine is a personal preference

Denise, yes I am. Renee Parker Thomas, in my profile pic I’m wearing a yellow/gold sweater.

FAMU Counseling Services http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?Counseling&OurServices

@ Renee Thomas ...I’ll reach out now

Hi, please contact me about assisting my daughter with a travel buddy from New Jersey. Thank you - My email is dbrown1207@comcast.net

yes i did @kim Richardson but it says theres no history for financial aid

@Melissa we had to call Financial Aid and they walked us through the steps to access. It was in a place we hadn't accessed before. I would call.

How many students are admitted into the CSSAH LLC?

FAMU IT Irattler http://its.famu.edu/

@Kim I do remember a workshop with financial aid they are paperless so everything would be in the irattler

What email is residency documents sent to?

http://famu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6J5ZTmGN3gUt0pw Please complete our survey

Are students allowed to have their vehicles?

Taria, please check with housing

Thank you.

If I have submitted necessary documents to take care of items on my to do list, how will i know when the institution has received my information or if my information does properly cover the need on the list? other than waiting for need to leave the to do list?

FAMU Student Housing http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?housing

CHROMEBOOKS are not good!

My daughter's Dean said she needs a MAC. Are there FAMU discounts? Also Adobe is expensive and also required. Will the software be provided?

Taria- I don’t think freshmen are allowed vehicl

vehicles

Compatibility issues with Chrombooks...

Red Coach

Thank you Dr. Williams.

red coach

apple has a 100 discount for all students

Whoo Hoo!

HP or Apple

MAC offers educational discounts by using school email...

What about the Surface Pro?

I need more than $100 on a $2,500 laptop. LOL

lol

Lenovo Think Pads are good...imo

What about Adobe?

lol i understand but its better than 0 lol

True

in my opinion worth the money. my daughter got her 1st mac at 5 years old and she just got a new one for Christmas

If at all possible scan your documents, most Iphones have a scanner app...pictures can't always be opened.

I took a picture of mine and called and they removed the residency hold

Are these computers also the same ones recommended for CompSci majors?

CompSci may have specific requirements, I would check.

no they have alot of limits

Thanks!

So will the Orientation hold only be removed when Orientation is over? We paid already.

in my opinion

http://famu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6J5ZTmGN3gUt0pw please complete our satisfaction survey

Is there a number or website to check out for Red Coach??

The new Nursing LLC Liaison is Ms. Kallie Donaldson (Kallie.Donaldson@famu.edu)

@Kim the Admission office told me it would be removed after orientation

@Ashante- Thanks!

Your Welcome!!!

https://www.redcoachusa.com/

Thank you for this presentation! Very informative!!

Thank you Dr. Tamaria

Thank you Dr. Williams for all your help and patience!!

Thank you guys so much

Thank you all!

what is the link gor that

I need that link pls

Please complete our Survey https://famu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6J5ZTmGN3gUt0pw

Do you have the link for that test?

Thank you! Very informative!

I didn't get the link last time either

What time will the meeting start ?

ALEKS Testing Registration Link https://famu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5BwMJmsiCuEsaai

It's in the parents group.

Office of Freshmen Studies Video Recording https://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?admissions&AdmittedStudents

You guys have all be great.. BIG BIG THANK YOUUUUU

Thank you for this session it was very informative and helpful!

have a good evening everyone, it was my pleasure to be here!

Thank you all so much

Glad we could be of assistance

Office of Freshmen Studies Video Recording http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?freshmenstudies&NewlyAdmitted

Thank you!

This was very helpful! Thank you for your time!

ok thanks

THANKS!!!

This was great and very informative. Thanks.

Thank you!!

Thank you!

Thank you

Thank you

Great info tonight! THANKS EVERYONE