Bear Essentials
Dec. 11, 2024
2024 Kutztown University Holiday Greeting
President Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Ann Marie Hayes-Hawkinson and “Wynnie” wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Army Tuition Assistance (TA) - Military and Veteran students, contact the Office of Military & Veterans Services (610-683-4228) for assistance with creating a TA request if you plan to use it for the Spring 2025 semester.
Enrollment Certification Form - Submit your form for the Spring 2025 semester to use military benefits. Submit your form after you register for classes. This must be completed every semester.
Graduating Military & Veteran Students - If you are graduating this semester, be sure to stop by MSU 262 for your commencement honor cord.
VA Benefits Monthly Verification - Receive your monthly stipend or housing allowance by submitting your verification to the VA at the end of each month. Visit the Mil-Vet Knowledge page on D2L for more information.
Graduation Regalia for Sale - Fall 2024 graduates, shop at KU Campus Store and online for regalia through Dec. 13. Purchase includes tickets, tassel and cap.
Counseling Center Hours Finals Week - Feeling stressed or need to talk? KU Counseling Center will be open through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for walk-in consultations. No appointment needed.
Psychology Department Fall Student Award Winners - The Psychology Department is proud to present its fall student award winners: Madeleine Zeidenberg, Alexa May, Melanie McHugh, Emma Hope and Alex Reed.
Army ROTC - Students interested in Army ROTC for the Spring 2025 semester should visit the KU Army ROTC Cross Registration page for more information.
KU Succeed Registration Open for Spring - Want to improve your academics in Spring? This semester-long program is designed to help you better study skills, connect with resources and keep you motivated!
Exciting Opportunities are Coming for Summer 2025 - If you are a KU student, athlete, or lifeguard certified this is for YOU! Conference Services is launching new student worker positions!
Events
Wed. Dec. 11
Open Hour with Provost - 3 p.m. in Old Main concourse. Students are invited to drop by and chat with the Provost, Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, during her open office hour.
Free Hot Chocolate Bar - Supporting your success during finals! Drop by for a free hot chocolate and finals supply kit. Student Success Center (Rohrbach Library 11).
Thu. Dec. 12
Council of Trustees - The KU Council of Trustees will meet in the McFarland Student Union. Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. The Plenary Session starts at 3 p.m., MSU 250.
Sat. Dec. 14
Commencement Ceremony - 10 a.m. at O'Pake Fieldhouse.
Commencement Coverage - Follow the live stream and view photos and other links from Saturday's ceremony.
Tue. Dec. 17
Look for Grades in MyKU - Fall 2024 grades are scheduled to be posted by 8 p.m.
Wed. Dec. 18
Winter Online Classes Begin - You can still register for a winter session class.
This is the final Bear Essentials of the semester. Look for the next issue on Wed. Jan. 22.