Welcome to Orientation!

Welcome to the Degree Partners community!

We're so excited YOU are here! 🎉

Orientation Modules Deadline: Wednesday - Aug 12, 2026

Please complete the modules and exit ticket by this deadline.

Directions:

For Orientation, you will complete 5 modules and submit the Orientation Exit Ticket Survey. Each module includes a video to watch along with key questions to reflect on. After Module 5, submit the required Exit Ticket Survey.

The goal of the Orientation Modules is to help you prepare for your next step of Academic Onboarding. Through these modules, you'll learn more about Degree Partners and our partnership with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). In addition, you'll learn about the support available to you, the expectations of Academic Onboarding, and deadlines for weekly assignments.

*Estimated time to complete: 35–45 minutes

The 5 Orientation Modules to complete are:

Welcome & Orientation Goals
Your Journey & Supports You'll Receive
Academic Onboarding (AO) & Expectations
Submitting Your Work, Deadlines & Final Reminders
What's Next? & Thank You!

Success Tips:

Take notes as you go through each module.
Feel free to rewatch videos.
Preview the Exit Ticket Survey.
Look for Wendy's Welcome to DP email on how to log into your Degree Partners Gmail account--you'll need access after Orientation.
If you need any support or have questions, please reach out to Wendy.

Let's Get Started! ↓

Module 1: Welcome & Orientation Goals

Please watch the Module 1 video and consider the following questions:

1. What are the goals of orientation?

Module 2: Your Journey & Supports You'll Receive

Please watch the Module 2 video and consider the following questions:

1. What is the Degree Partners Student Journey to Enrollment?
2. What are the Southern New Hampshire University and Degree Partners resources that will be available to you?
3. How can our Student Support Coordinator assist you with your academics?
4. What can you expect from your College Completion Coach?

Module 3: Academic Onboarding (AO) & Expectations

Please watch the Module 3 video and consider the following questions:

1. What is Academic Onboarding (AO)?
2. Where can you find your weekly to-do list during AO?
3. Identify the 3 AO Weekly Expectations.
4. What is the number of hours that you should put towards your academics each week?

Module 4: Submitting Your Work, Deadlines, & Final Reminders

Please watch the Module 4 video and consider the following questions:

Identify the two types of assignments due each week. What is the difference?
Which assignment is due before your Coaching Meetings?
Which assignment is due each Sunday at 11:59 PM EST?

Module 5: What's Next? & Thank You!

Please watch the Module 5 video and consider the following questions:

When does your AO session begin? (Hint: See the next section!)
Who should you contact if you have any questions navigating the AO site, technology, and/or the Google suite?
Who should you contact if you have questions about Admissions and/or Financial Aid?

✭ Congratulations on completing Orientation! ✭

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Your Academic Onboarding Session begins on:

Monday Aug 17, 2026

→ Action Required:

Submit the Exit Ticket Survey

Before you go...

Ensure that your Exit Ticket Survey has been submitted by the deadline.
The week before Academic Onboarding, you can schedule time with Wendy for any support. Wendy can support you with logging into your Degree Partners Gmail account--you'll use this account for schoolwork and PU communication.
Check your DP Gmail account on the Friday before Academic Onboarding for an email on who your coach will be and schedule your first meeting!
Explore and bookmark this site, especially the AO Homepage.

📅 Academic Onboarding begins: Monday - Aug 17, 2026

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When you're ready...

Explore the Academic Onboarding site and feel free to jump into Week 1 of Academic Onboarding!

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