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.

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Announcements

Finals Week Exam Schedule

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 FormSubmit 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.