Parson Days, Fall 2011

Parson Days is the orientation event for new students to Snead State Community College. During Parson Days, new students receive valuable information on topics such as admission, financial aid/scholarships, testing, campus engagement, and advisement. They will have opportunities to learn the campus and receive their parking decal and student IDs. And just as importantly, they will be prepared to register when Fall Registration Opens for New Students on Saturday, July 16.

When is Parson Days?
Students living in the Guntersville, Arab or surrounding areas may attend Parson Day at the Arab Center located at 261 South Main Street, Arab. The Arab Center will host Parson Day on Thursday, July 7, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Students may also attend Parson Days at the Boaz campus. Parson Days will be held in the McCain Student Success Center located at 102 Elder Street, Boaz. Parson Days will be held on Monday-Thursday, July 11-14, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Friday, July 15, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.; and Saturday, July 16, from 8 a.m. until noon.

Students attending Parson Days at the Boaz campus should come on the day specified below according to their major program of study. If you are undecided on a major, there is also a day set aside for you during which Snead representatives will aid you in selecting a program a study.

• July 11: Mathematics and Science
• July 12: Humanities and Social Sciences
• July 13: Nursing/Health Science and Technology
• July 14: Business and Fine Arts
• July 15: Undecided Majors
• July 16: All majors

What is important about July 16?
Registration for the fall semester opens for new students on July 16. Attending Parson Days will help to prepare students for online registration. Any students who would like assistance with the online registration process may come to the McCain Student Success Center on July 16 from 8 a.m. until noon to receive assistance from the Snead State Parson Days team.

What should I do before Parson Days?
There are three steps new students should take prior to attending Parson Days. Following this checklist will make the Parson Days experience a more efficient experience for new students.

• Apply for financial aid and complete your FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov/.
• Take the COMPASS test (if needed). Click here for more information about the COMPASS test, including requirements, scheduling, and practice exams.
• Finalize your financial aid paperwork by completing and returning any forms sent to you by Snead State. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@snead.edu.

For more information about Parson Days 2011, visit Snead's website at http://www.snead.edu/ or e-mail the Student Services Office at studentservices@snead.edu.