Things to do ASAP

Get your Student Identification Card

New students: Have a picture taken at the Fiscal Control Office in the Student Services Building;then return later to pick up your full-time student identification card. This is not your yearbook photo!

Returning students: Be sure to get your full-time student identification card validated for the current Semester at the Cashier’s window in the Fiscal Control Office of the Student Services Building.

Lost cards can be replaced for a $10 fee payable at the Cashier’s window.

Student ID cards serve as your ID card for:

• Campus Dining
• Library and Media Center checkouts
• Free Admission to EAC sponsored athletic and performing arts events
• Picking up employment checks or scholarship checks at the Cashier’s window
• Game Room checkouts
• Participation in  ASEAC activities either free or at a reduced rate
• Visitation check-in for the residence halls

University Card

Don't wait in long lines to get your work study paycheck or financial aid disbursement

Students at EAC now have the option to receive financial aid distributions and work study wages on their own prepaid Visa Debit Card called the University Card

Instead of hassling with cashing a check, your money will be deposited electronically to your own prepaid Visa Debit Card from Eastern Arizona College and Chase Bank. It's faster, safer, and more convenient.

This prepaid card gives you the power of Visa. . .but it's NOT a credit card. You're using your own money from financial aid. No application. No credit check. It's that easy.

• Use your card everywhere Visa Debit Cards are accepted, including the EAC Bookstore
• Get the cash you need at ATMs and cash-back at many stores
• Shop online, by phone, and mail order
• Pay many bills such as cable, ISP, utilities, insurance, and more
• Be safer - if the card is lost or stolen, you won't lose your money

You can sign up for the card by logging in to Gila Hank online or calling the EAC Fiscal Control Office at 428-8225

The cardholder customer service number is (877) 789-5874 and you can check your balance at www.myaccount.chase.com.

For more information, visit www.eac.edu/universitycard or call the EAC Fiscal Control Office

Rent a U.S. Postal Box

It is the safest, most reliable way to receive your letters and packages. Do not have mail delivered to the residence halls or the College, as we cannot guarantee its security!

The Thatcher Post Office is at 1122 North Stadium Avenue, diagonally northwest across U.S. Highway 70 from Mark Allen Hall. Window hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The lobby is always open for mail access.

• One student per box
• $1 key deposit for first 2 keys/$4.65 for additional keys
• $18 for six months, $36/annual

Bring two forms of photo ID and complete the post office's application with your physical address. Campus addresses are:

• Mark Allen Hall, 865 N. Stadium Ave.
• Nellie Lee Hall, 916 N. College Ave.
• Residence Towers, 900 N. College Ave.
• Wesley Taylor, 837 N. Stadium Ave.

Establish telephone service (optional)

Wait until you've checked into your permanent room assignment or apartment for the semester before establishing telephone service.  Contact Qwest (800) 244-1111 to arrange service.  You can also place your order, review your bill or request repair via Qwest's Internet website at www.qwest.com.  It is recommended to ask for a "long-distance restricted" line.  The restriction will prevent any unwanted long-distance usage and charges.  Your long-distance calls can be made using a pre-paid calling card.

Take a yearbook picture and get a free yearbook

ASEAC gives a free Oasis annual to all full-time students, faculty and staff who pose for a free individual "mug shot" photograph. You must present your Student ID in order to be photographed. Yearbooks are available at the end of the year. If you do not pose for a photograph, the book will cost approximately $25. Yearbook photos will be taken on the following dates:

• Saturday, Aug. 25, 9 p.m. in the Gherald L. Hoopes Jr. Activities Center at the Yearbook Dance. Admission is $3 for full-time students
• Thursday, Sep. 20, 10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Gherald L. Hoopes Jr. Activities Center
• Wednesday, Jan. 16, 10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the A.P. Building lobby

If you are interested in working on the yearbook, contact the Student Life Office.

Got a great picture? Contact the Student Life Office at 428-8354 about submitting it for publication or email to stdtlife@eac.edu

For Your Information Series (FYI)

The following programs are important for your safety, health, and success. Come to the Lee Little Theatre in the Activities Center at 11:00 AM on:

• Thursday, Aug. 23 and Jan. 17 - Topic: Campus/Community Safety and Substance Abuse