GIAOnCampusProgram:GettingStarted

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GIAOnCampusPrograms:GettingStarted

Contents

KeystoaSuccessfulOnCampusProgram
ImportantContactInformation
MyGIA
StudentCenter
AccessingYourOnlineOrientation
AdditionalStudentCenterFunctions
SystemRequirements


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Keys to a Successful On Campus Program

To assist you in achieving your educational goals, we have provided the following tips that
will help you to be successful in your on campus program:

You should receive, in a separate email, a confirmation of your on campus program

registration. Be sure to review that email to confirm that your program, location, and
start date is accurate. A copy of your confirmation email is also available in your
Communication Center
(see the
Student Center
section for more information).

All on campus students are required to complete an online orientation that contains
documents you must review prior to arriving on campus. The next section of this
guide will assist you with your first login to GIAs secure online environment M
y GIA
and help you navigate and access the orientation.

Be sure to review your account in S

tudent Center
as you may have tuition charges
due by your programs start date. For your convenience, you can make payments
online in your
Student Center
or on-site on your orientation day.

On campus orientation is required for new and returning students, and scheduled for
8:00AM the Thursday prior to your programs start date. Please schedule any travel
accordingly and plan on arriving 15 minutes prior to start.

Attendance is very important and critical to successfully completing your on-campus

program. The following represents the maximum allowable tardies or absences:

Graduate Diamonds
5 tardies, 3 absences

Graduate Colored Stones

15 tardies, 5 absences

Graduate Jeweler
20 tardies, 8 absences

Jewelry Design & Technology

20 tardies, 8 absences

Jewelry Design
5 tardies, 3 absences

Comprehensive CAD/CAM
5 tardies, 3 absences


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Important Contact Information

Registration Questions
admissions@gia.edu
(Carlsbad)
(760) 603-4000 x4400
(800) 421-7250 x4400
7:30AM-5:00PM (PST) M-F

yadmissions@gia.edu
n
(New York)
(800) 366-8519 x3063
(212) 944-5900 x3063
7:30AM-4:30PM (EST) M-F

Payment Questions
acctsrec@gia.edu
(760) 603-4000 x4470
(800) 421-7250 x4470
7:30AM-5:00PM (PST) M-F

Technical Issues with GIAs Online Services

onlinesupport@gia.edu
(760) 603-4000 x7459
(800) 421-7250 x7459
7:30 AM-4:30 PM (PST) Monday - Friday

Chemical Safety Questions

For information on the chemicals used in on campus programs, please review our
Chemical Safety Disclosure
page or contact:

deanstudents@gia.edu
(760) 603-4000 x4093
(800) 421-7250 x4093
7:30AM-5:00PM (PST) Monday Friday


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My GIA

My GIA
is your single point of entry for a secure, and password-protected, variety of online
services and information, including accessing your online orientation.
In an email from GIA with a subject of My GIA User Account, you will have received a User
ID and temporary password that will allow you to login and access
My GIA
.

1. Go to
My GIA
and enter your User ID and temporary password.

2. You will be asked to create a permanent password. Be sure to make a note of your
new password as you will need it each time you want to access M
y GIA
.

Note:
For security reasons, and to protect your student data, GIA will ask you to reset
your password every 90 days.


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3. Complete the hint questions. Your hints will allow you to reset your password if you
forget it.

4. The
My Education
page displays. There are links to various resources such as Gems
and Gemology, RTL library and Info Center, and class schedules. This is also where
you will access your Student Center, where you will access your online orientation.
Click the Go to My Student Center link to proceed.


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Student Center

The
Student Center
is the hub for many online services related to your educational career
at GIA.

From the
Student Center
, students can:

Access online orientation

Access your on campus program for lessons, quizzes, and exams
Update your personal information and emergency contact
Make a payment
Access the Communication Center, which contains copies of electronic communications
that GIA has sent to you (including your confirmation letter)


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Accessing Your Online Orientation

1. From the Active Courses section of your Student Center, click the Orientation link. This
will open a new window (be sure your web browser allows pop-ups).

2. In your new browser window, you will see GIAs online learning management system. The
My Courses
module lists the program you are registered for and your online orientation.
Click the link to open your online orientation.


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3. Once youve opened your online orientation, take time to watch the Welcome to GIA
video and message from Bev Hori, Vice President Education & Chief Learning Officer.
After reviewing the videos, click the Required Documents link.

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4. In the
Required Documents
section, there are five separate items for you to review and
acknowledge, or agree to. These items cover important information, policies, and
procedures while you attend your on-campus program at GIA. When you have fully
completed each item, be sure to click the
Save and Submit
button. If you have any
questions, please see the
Contact Information
section in this guide.

Additional Student Center Functions

In addition to accessing your online orientation, your

Student Center
provides you with the
opportunity to perform multiple functions online at your convenience.

Make a Payment:

Update Your Address:

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Update your Emergency Contact information:

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Update your Work Experience:

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Review electronic communications from GIA (

Communication Center
):

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System Requirements

In accessing
My GIA
,
Student Center
, and
GIAs online learning environment
, it is
important to review the following system requirements to ensure your device is optimized for
a smooth online experience.

Operating System
Windows 8, 7
Mac OS X

Internet Browser
Firefox 2 or later (GIA recommends)
Internet Explorer 8 or later (10 or 11 must be in Compatibility Mode)
Safari 6 (known issues exist with 7 and is not recommended)
Browser Language Preferences must be set for English - US

Other Requirements (
for GIAs online learning environment)

Adobe Flash 8 or later (Flash is not supported on iPad or iPhone)

JavaScript must be enabled
Cookies must be allowed
Pop-up blockers must be disabled
Adobe Reader is required to read PDF documents
Screen resolution of 1024x768 or higher
QuickTime 7 or later (+ iTunes) is required to play videos

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