Jump Start

Welcome to the Concordia University Chicago community!

Many offices have worked together to bring you Jump Start, CUC’s orientation program for new and transfer students. By attending Jump Start, we hope you will meet new friends, find out about the resources available to you at CUC, complete all the practical aspects of your enrollment as a student, and find your place in the CUC community.

As part of your Jump Start experience, we want you to meet us and each other! We believe strongly in the personal connections everyone makes as members of the CUC community. The Jump Start program provides ample opportunity to meet each other through social events for parents and students. Many student participants even find they connect so well with someone at Jump Start, they decide to room together in the residence halls. Parents and students will also have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, and current students throughout the program.

In addition, you will learn about our academic expectations and opportunities for involvement both inside and outside the classroom. Each family has appointments built into the schedule to allow them to complete all the practical aspects of the enrollment process and students will meet with academic advisors to create their class schedule. Most importantly, you will learn how we work to fulfill our mission to equip “men and women to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence, and compassion in a diverse, interconnected, and increasingly urbanized church and world.”

In advance of your Jump Start program, do not hesitate to call your admissions counselor in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or one of the staff in the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement if you have any questions. Parents and families can find more information about the Jump Start program here. We look forward to meeting you!

Summer 2010 Jump Start dates for new students:

Monday, June 21- Tuesday, June 22
Friday, June 25 - Saturday, June 26
Monday, July 12 - Tuesday, July 13
Friday, July 16 - Saturday, July 17
Monday, July 26 - Tuesday, July 27
Thursday, July 29 (commuter students only)

Summer 2010 Jump Start dates for transfer students:

Monday, August 23, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday, August 24, 8:00am – 1:00pm

To register, log into Concordia Connect, and click on the Jump Start tab.

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Tobin in the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement by email at rachel.tobin@cuchicago.edu or phone at 708-488-4215.

Jump Start FAQ

• Is Jump Start mandatory? / Do I have to attend a Jump Start session?
  Yes, it is necessary that each student attends one Jump Start session in order to be prepared for your first semester of college. Your class schedule for your first semester will be created at this time.
• What should I bring to Jump Start?
  • Important papers (Example: Health forms - not necessary but you can turn them in at this time)
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Things you may need for your placement tests (calculator, musical instrument)
  • Writing utensils
  • A valid ID (needed to obtain your student ID)
  • An open mind and a positive attitude!
• Do I need a photo ID to obtain my student ID?
  Yes. Students need to confirm their identity with valid identification (drivers license, state ID) to obtain their student ID. Make sure to keep your valid identification handy on the second day of your Jump Start session.
• What will we be doing?
  The Concordia University Jump Start Leaders have fun activities planned that will introduce you to the campus environment and will get you ready for the first day of classes. The information sessions and activities planned will help students become acclimated to the campus.
• Should my parents come?
  Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. There will be programs for parents while students are attending sessions.
• What should I wear to Jump Start?
  Wear comfortable clothing, there will be no need for any formal attire.
• Do I have to take placement tests?
  Music majors may have to take a placement test or schedule a placement audition. All new students will have to take a math placement test. The results of the test will be used, along with your transcripts and test scores, to determine the area of math you will study in the fall semester.