Fall 2009 Virtual Orientation Packet
Week One – Time change
Please note a time change for Monday, August 10, 2009. Check-in will begin at 10:30 a.m. instead of 10:00 a.m. for full-time students.
3rd Annual La Verne Law Quakes Kickoff
Join fellow alumni, friends, students and faculty for the 3rd Annual La Verne Law Quakes Kickoff at the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Stadium on Friday, August 14th. The event begins with a BBQ picnic dinner and reception at 6:15 p.m. Support your Alumni Association by purchasing raffle tickets before the game! This is a great opportunity to reunite with fellow classmates, visit with your law professors and welcome the fall 2009 entering class.
Tickets are $18 per adult and children under 2 are free. Ticket includes all-you-can-eat BBQ dinner (hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and soft drinks) in the La Verne Law Reserved Picnic Area. Game starts at 7:35 p.m.
Please contact Cindy Gaytan at (909) 460-2018 or cgaytan@laverne.edu to reserve your ticket. Family and friends are welcome!
Fall 2009 Week One Schedule for Full-Time Students
Week One begins your first week of classes and orientation. Attendance for all Week One classes and events is mandatory. Your regular class schedule will begin the week of August 17, 2009.
Fall 2009 Week One Schedule (Full-time): Click Here
Fall 2009 Week One Schedule for Part-Time Evening Students
Week One begins your first week of classes and orientation. Attendance for all Week One classes and events is mandatory. Your regular class schedule (Part-Time) will begin the week of August 17, 2009.
Fall 2009 Week One Schedule (Part-time evening): Click Here
Admissions
Fall 2009 Class Schedule
Week One begins August 10, 2009 for the Fall 2009 incoming class. To view the current Fall 2009 schedule, click here (full-time and part-time schedules). If you have not already confirmed your enrollment by submitting a seat deposit, please do so as soon as possible to receive your registration packet. Registration packets will be mailed to all confirmed students. Registration packets will be mailed to all confirmed students beginning
July 6, 2009.
Financial Aid
If you have not received your Financial Aid award letter or you need to check on the status of your award, please call the Office of Financial Aid at (909) 460-2006 or send an email to lawfinaid@laverne.edu.
Student Housing Network
For anyone who is relocating into the area and has not found suitable housing, the Admissions staff is available to assist you with housing materials and a list of other students who are looking to share an apartment/housing unit. Please visit the following link for additional information: http://law.ulv.edu/admissions/housing_visitor_information.html.
First Week Assignments and Booklists
First Week Assignments and Booklists are now available. Click on Student Services, then Course Information.
State Bar of California Registration Requirement
All law students who are planning to apply for admission to the California Bar and take the California Bar Exam must register with the State Bar of California no later than 90 days after beginning law school. Click here to access the California State Bar Registration. The registration fee must be paid with a credit card.
Students who plan to take the Bar Exam in another state should check with the State Bar in the state in which they intend to practice.
Student ID Cards
Photographs for Student ID Cards will be taken during the week of August 10, 2009.
Each incoming student will receive a Student ID card approximately three weeks after the start of classes. The card can be replaced if lost or damaged at the main campus for a $10.00 replacement fee.
Calendar
La Verne Law’s academic calendar can be found by clicking here. The calendar includes exam dates, holidays, and other important deadlines.
Maps
Click here for driving directions and maps to the University of La Verne’s main campus.
Technology Services
MyULV
MyULV gives you access to a wide range of information including student account records, personal information, and course scheduling for the University of La Verne. The first time you log into the MyULV system your USER ID will be your Student ID number (which can be found on your acceptance letter). If you cannot locate your number, please call the Office of Admissions at (909) 460-2001. Your password (if you have not already customized it) will be your six-digit date of birth. If you have difficulties accessing MyULV, please contact the Registrar's Office at (909) 460-2010 for assistance.
Wireless Access Instructions: http://law.laverne.edu/lawlibrary/wainstructions.pdf
Technical Assistance
Westlaw: Contact technical support at (800) 937-8529
LexisNexis: Contact technical support at (800) 455-3947
Health Services
Student Health Insurance
The University of La Verne offers Student Health Insurance to law students. However, the plan does not include coverage for spouses or dependents.
To enroll, please notify the Registrar’s Office by Friday, August 21, 2009. If you have additional questions, please contact Registrar’s Office at (909) 460-2010.
The ABA Law Student Division also offers health insurance for law students and includes coverage for spouses and dependents. For more information, please contact your ABA Law Student Division representative, Jimmy Nguyen at jimmy.nguyen@laverne.edu.
Counseling Services
The University of La Verne offers counseling services to students and their immediate family members. Click here to learn more about hours, location and resources provided. You may also call the Counseling Center at (909) 593-3511, ext. 4831.
Substance Abuse Prevention Program
Please click here to learn more about the University of La Verne’s substance abuse prevention program. If you have any questions about the program, please contact the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs at the University of La Verne at (909) 593-3511, ext. 4050.
Faculty Support
Faculty Support
To schedule an appointment with a faculty member or your faculty advisor, please the Faculty Support Desk in the Faculty Suite on the 2nd floor or by calling (909) 460-2035 or (909) 460-2060. Faculty Support can assist you with most matters relating to the faculty, including office hours.
Student Mailboxes
Student mailboxes are located in the student lounge in room 211. Please be sure to check your mailbox regularly for flyers and announcements. Mailboxes are assigned after the second week of classes.
Locker Rentals
Locker rental forms and a list of available lockers are available at the Faculty Support Desk. The rental fee is $15.00 (cash or check) to rent a locker for the length of your legal studies at the College of Law. When you are finished using your locker, return the key and a refund check will be processed and mailed to you.
General Information
Family Networking Session
The Family Networking Session will be held on Wednesday, August 26th from 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. This event is for spouses, family members, and significant others to learn more about having a loved one in law school. To RSVP for this event, please contact Kelly Fragiacomo at (909) 460-2004 or kfragiacomo@laverne.edu. While all the events/classes of the 1L Week One are for students only, we do invite all family members and guests to attend the Quakes Kick Off Event on August 14, 2009.
Book Vouchers
Beginning Monday, August 3, 2009, Book Authorizations are available to all students whose Financial Aid exceeds the cost of their tuition and fees. Book Authorizations allow students to use un-dispersed financial aid to purchase textbooks. In order to be eligible for a book authorization, you must be registered for the classes you are requesting books for, your account must be current, all documents and forms necessary for disbursement of funds must be completed, and the Federal Funds Authorization form must be completed and signed.
We encourage all students to purchase their textbooks before August 10, 2009.
For questions regarding financial aid, please contact Stephanie Stovall at (909) 460-2006. For questions regarding the bookstore, please contact Marlene Sheridan at (909) 460-2091.
Bookstore
The College of Law bookstore’s is located on the second floor in room 212. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. You may also visit the bookstore online or call (909) 460-2091.
Faxing
A fax machine is available to students for faxing school-related documents. The fax machine is located in Admissions/Registrar’s Suite on the 1st floor.