New Student Toolkit

Once enrolled students will be assigned an @pobox.pafa.edu email address for Google Suites:

• Gmail will be the main form of communication for students 
• Your PAFA email will be your last name, followed by the first two letters of your first name, and sometimes followed by a number e.g. Jane Smith- smithja2@pobox.pafa.edu
• Your password is automatically generated, feel free to change it to something you'll remember 
  • If you forget your password or have questions regarding your account, contact our Director of  IT, Kevin Martin to unlock your account: kmartin@pafa.org 

Your PAFA email address allows students access to: 

• Google Suite- Access to Google apps including Hangouts, Drive, and Calendar to connect with people in the PAFA community 
• Canvas-  Academic course management system; which allows students to access online content and electronic reserves for classes 
• Student Portal- Securely view and pay your bill, and access important academic information including grades, attendance, schedule, announcements, billing statements, transcripts, report cards, etc. 
• Digital Computer Lab- All students must sign in before using a PAFA desktop 

Check your personal and PAFA email account frequently before you arrive. Important 'New Student' information will be communicated throughout the summer; reminders, announcements, surveys, and more for student onboarding.

All PAFA students are required to have health insurance. Students who already have comparable insurance coverage may be eligible to waive enrollment in the PAFA Student Health Insurance Plan. To enroll, submit a waiver, or get more information about the coverage including costs, benefits, exclusions, reductions, limitations, and terms, visit www.firststudent.com. 

Click below for a shortcut to downloading the comprehensive guide (pdf), of student health services offered.

• Guide to Student Health & Free Counseling Services.pdf
• Or visit the link below, for an overall outline of Health & Wellness support at PAFA.

HEALTH & WELLNESS  

PAFA is committed to assuring equal educational opportunity and full participation for all students. Disclosure of a disability is voluntary, and a student’s responsibility. A student with a documented disability may be eligible to receive assistance through Student Services. Eligibility for reasonable accommodations is determined on a case-by-case basis after comprehensive documentation is reviewed. 

For details regarding academic support— what may qualify as accommodation and how to submit requests or documentation, visit the Advising & Academic Support link below or the following resources: 

• Student Services: studentservices@pafa.edu and a PAFA Student Care Coordinator will be in contact.

ADVISING & ACADEMIC SUPPORT

• Student Life Services: studentservices@pafa.edu  
  • Connects students to life outside the classroom and studio space.
• Housing & Residential Life: housing@pafa.edu
  • Helps students establish a safe and comforting home at PAFA.
• Health & Wellness: healthandwellness@pafa.edu
  • Supports students' balance between their physical, mental, and emotional selves.
• Registrar's Office: registrar@pafa.edu  
  • Assist students regarding their academics; courses, scheduling, credits etc.
• Student Financial Services: finaid@pafa.edu
  • Guides students on how best to finance their education at PAFA.
• Career Services: careers@pafa.edu 
  • Ensures students explore career options and build opportunities for after PAFA.