What is New Bear Central?
New Bear Central is an online orientation experience! Through New Bear Central, you will complete three online modules featuring information about academic advising, paying for college and financial preparation, campus life, and academic and student services resources. These modules are designed to prepare you for your transition to life as a college student. You should plan to complete all three modules prior to the start of the semester.聽聽
How can I start New Bear Central?
New Bear Central is hosted on Blackboard, 小草影院’s learning management system. You will use Blackboard in all your classes throughout your time as a 小草影院 student, so New Bear Central a great way to get comfortable using Blackboard. To access New Bear Central:
1. Log in to .
2. Use the username and password provided in your acceptance letter聽from the Office of Admissions.
3. Choose Blackboard, and then under My Courses, select New Bear聽Central.
New Bear Central Modules
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Module 1: What to Know Before SOAR
- Essential Technology at 小草影院
- 小草影院 Cub Gmail
- BearCard
- Class Registration and Degree Requirements
- Components of a Degree
- Academic Advising
- Paying for College
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Module 2: What to Know in July
- Resources for Success
- Our Bears Survey
- Office of Accessibility, Resources, and Services (OARS)
- Living on Campus
- Living Learning Communities
- Campus Dining
- Paying Your Bill
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Module 3: What to Know by the Beginning of the Fall Semester
- Move-In Day
- Welcome Week
- Getting Involved on Campus
- Living on Campus Checklist
- Summer Reading
Please reach out to the Department of First Year Experience at fye@uca.edu聽or 501-450-3235 if you have any questions about New Bear Central.
