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Introduce the student to the area.
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Include maps of the college and town that highlight high-use buildings and businesses. For the college, highlight the financial aid office, student life, library, cafeteria and fitness center. For the town or city highlight nearby restaurants, movie theaters, banks, grocery store, drugstore, and hospital.
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List important phone numbers students may need for emergencies, such as campus public safety, locksmith, etc.
Time Management and Study Skills
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Emphasize the importance of time management, listing study skills.
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Give pointers to students about setting and achieving goals.
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Show a general timeline of the four years of college, including when they have to pick a major, when they can study abroad, when they should have internships and when they should begin looking for work.
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Include the school's rules for academic honesty and the steps one should take to avoid plagiarism at all costs.
Student Life
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Set the tone for dorm life.
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Add tips for getting along with your roommate and partying safely.
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List all of the college's extracurricular activities and clubs, so the student can get involved on campus.
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Include tips for staying healthy, emphasizing proper nutrition and regular exercise.
Money Management
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Include a section on managing money, as this can be difficult during the college years.
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Discuss budgeting and avoiding credit card debt.
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Add tips for balancing a job and school for those that will be working along with their studies.
Production and Distribution
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Compile all of the information together into a paper booklet.
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Add cartoons and fun illustrations to make the guide appealing to students.
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Ask local businesses for discount coupons.
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Make the guides available throughout the campus during orientation.
