PhIOS: Physics Intensive Orientation for Students |
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PhIOS Frequently Asked Questions Q. If I choose to stay in a dormitory during PHIOS will I get to move directly into my Fall housing assignment? A. No, PHIOS participants are housed together in a single residence hall. However, we have made arrangements to move into your Fall dorm room on the last day of PHIOS, immediately after the awards luncheon. You will be charged for the extra days that you stay in your fall room before the official move-in date. The PHIOS staff will email you before the beginning of PHIOS to arrange your move.Q. If I choose to stay in a dormitory during PHIOS will I need to bring linens from home? A. Yes, your dorm room will not have sheets or towels. You will need to bring your fall bedding, etc.Q. Will I have to buy a Parking Permit for the PHIOS week? A. The LSU Parking Office intends to mail out fall parking permits during the first week of August. If PHIOS participants have not received their permits before arriving on campus for PHIOS, the parking office will make special arrangements for those students’ cars.Q. Will I receive course credit for participating in PHIOS? A. No, this is an optional orientation program. No official LSU credit will be given for PHIOS.Q. Can I participate in PHIOS even if I don’t intend to take PHYS 1100 or PHYS 1201 in the fall? A. No, enrollment in PHYS 1100 or PHYS 1201 is a prerequisite for participation in PHIOS. The week is geared toward specific help with the beginning of Introductory Physics and will not be as helpful to students who are not enrolled. If you have not been to Freshman Advising and Orientation yet, please contact us.Q. Will meals be provided during PHIOS? A. Yes, students will have meal cards for the purchase of breakfast and lunch in the Student Union and a hot meal will be provided each evening. Friday lunch will be a banquet to which parents are invited.Q. Will there be a final banquet to which I can invite my parents?
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