Embry Riddle Aeronautical University 2015-2016 Guide for Parents

2015–2016A GUIDE FOR PARENTS

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| Embry-Riddle GuideComprehensive advice and information for student success

4 | Welcome from the Chancellor

7 | Welcome from the Dean of Students

9 | Parents’ & Family Weekend Event

10 | Parents’ Association

11 | Academic Advising and Support

12 | Athletics

13 | Career Advising

14 | Center for International Programs and Services (CIPS)

15 | Cashier

15 | Financial Aid Office

16 | Campus Map

18 | Library/Learning Center

19 | Student Activities & Campus Life

20 | Wellness Center

22 | Women’s and Diversity Center

23 | Frequently Asked Questions

28 | Important Dates 2015–2016

30 | Helpful University & Campus Phone Numbers

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My name is Frank Ayers, and I consider it a privilege and great pleasure to serve as the Chancellor of Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Arizona Campus. I joined the University nearly fifteen years ago after a long career in the U.S. Air Force, and along with my wife Debbie, I actively participate in nearly every part of student life on campus. We take pride in having been deeply involved in developing and nurturing academic, athletic, and student life programs that make our Embry-Riddle students the envy of the aviation, engineering, intelligence, business, and science sectors.

WELCOMEfrom the

ChANCELLOR

Dr. and Mrs. Ayers


I am a 1986 graduate of Embry-Riddle Master’s degree program and more recently earned a doctorate in education in 2008. As a “fifty-something” year-old student, I was doing nightly homework just like every other Embry-Riddle student, so I understand the challenges they face. Your sons and daughters are the reason I come to work every day, and my wife Debbie and I would like to develop a more personal relationship with you as well.

Let me tell you about what some of our students have been up to, and will be doing this Fall. A group of engineering and business students are building and marketing a 250 mile per hour Electric Land Speed Record Car (not to worry we will have a professional driver behind the wheel) immediately upon the heels of completing the university’s first completely student-designed and built 300 mph jet dragster. Our nationally recognized “Golden Eagle Flight Team” has secured nine national championships and is hungry for number 10. In the last decade, they have won this coveted title five times, the most of any collegiate team in the nation. Our global studies students will be planning and executing a national conference on global security and cyber security, and as I write this many of them are spending the summer in China, the Middle East, and all over the world. Our study abroad programs are taking students to the Rain Forests of Brazil, and to Ireland and Paris, and all points in between. This year our students are beginning the construction of a Vans RV 12 Aircraft that will be the first aircraft in the campus research and development fleet, and are constructing an earth orbiting “Cube-Sat” that will be launched into orbit in 2016.

The Air Force and Army ROTC detachments commissioned over 40 2nd Lts. last year (one of the largest commissioning classes in the nation), and have a full slate of leadership activities for this year. Our campus proudly hosts over 200 US Military Veteran students.

Once again over 95 percent of our pilot applicants achieved their dream of becoming air force pilots!

We were so very pleased to start up the Nation’s first “College of Security and Intelligence” last spring, and to dedicate the new Security and Intelligence building on campus in the name of Glen Doherty, an Embry-Riddle Prescott alumnus who tragically lost his life during the Benghazi Consulate attacks, while bravely defending his country. This year the campus is undergoing many significant enhancements. Our athletic facilities are undergoing a complete renovation to compliment the recently completed campus fitness center. We are building a new 264 bed residence hall just to the east of the soccer field that will have amazing suites and will open for the Fall of 2016. And our architects have just completed the design of a new 50,000 square foot Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Building on the campus. Construction on this facility should start this fall.

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This past year our athletic programs entered their third year in the California Pacific (Cal Pac) athletic conference, which placed our Embry-Riddle Scholar athletes in front of a new and greater west coast audience. To date they have earned 10 outright Cal Pac Championships, which are proudly displayed in our activity center, and this last year were proud to highlight the performance of wrestling national champion Jose Cruz, and two time Women’s Golf First team All American Lauren Kruszewski. No wonder the Eagle’s earned the Cal Pac Commissioners Cup this year. We are most proud that our student athletes maintain an amazing record of academic achievement with seven of our nine teams earning “Scholar Athlete team” recognition by the NAIA. On tap for Fall 2015, includes men’s basketball, with women’s basketball and men’s baseball to follow in 2016 and 2017.

Over 2,800 Embry-Riddle grads work proudly for the Boeing Company, and “Riddle” graduates dominate the engineering staffs at Cessna and other major manufacturers. Embry-Riddle pilots are the largest and highest quality single group of commercial pilots in the world. They make our skies safer every day. Graduates of our Global Security and Aviation Business programs are taking seats at the Treasury Department, State Department, CIA, FBI, and in the

boardrooms of aviation businesses around the country. Let me also tell you what Embry-Riddle is doing for our nation right now. Nicole Stott is one of six Embry-Riddle astronauts and is a graduate of Embry-Riddle’s engineering program. She has flown twice, once on the Space Shuttle and a second time on the International Space Station. Another Embry-Riddle astronaut, Colonel Al Drew (who spoke at graduation recently) flew in space with Nicole, while Senior Mission Controller, Norman D. Knight (another “Riddle” Hall of Fame alum), supervised their flight from Mission Control in Houston.

Please take a moment to join the Embry-Riddle Parents’ Association. It is a wonderful organization that connects parents with administrators, faculty, staff, and other parents. I highly recommend it. Since its inception a little over three years ago it has grown to well over 900 members. You are now part of the Embry-Riddle family, and we take that responsibility quite seriously. Please do not hesitate to call or email me with any questions, suggestions, and concerns. I will always get back to you personally within one day on any issue. Also, please communicate with our deans and department chairs. They can especially help you with academic issues. The best part of Embry-Riddle is the close relationship between students, faculty, and parents that starts at the top. Debbie and I look forward to getting to know you better and meeting you at our Parents’ & Family Weekend in the spring.

Warm regards,

Dr. Frank [email protected](928) 777-3800

Dr. Ayers and Ernie the Eagle


At Embry-Riddle, we understand and appreciate the vital role that parents play in the lives of our students. Whether you are the parent of a new traditional student, returning student, veteran, or transfer student, our faculty and staff are here to assist and support you and your student’s goals.

We work diligently to provide the support you seek to assist your student in completing his or her academic degree and developing professionally and socially. This process takes a team effort from the staff, faculty, students, and you.

Please take time to familiarize yourself with the resources we have provided. This guide introduces you to campus student organizations and services that are available to you and your student. It provides information about the offices that can best answer your questions and support your needs. It is each student’s responsibility to know their Rights and Responsibilities as members of the Embry-Riddle Prescott community, as well as the basic Standards of Conduct. Students are encouraged to review these documents online at prescott.erau.edu. These guidelines are in place to provide a safe and supportive campus for all of our students to pursue their educational goals. In addition, an online handbook is available for all students that includes information regarding student rights and responsibilities.

Welcome from the Dean of Students


We hope that the activities of all of our students during this academic year become part of lifelong learning experiences that they will adopt and incorporate well into their professional lives and as alumni of Embry-Riddle. Please encourage your student to take advantage of the many student organizations and professional opportunities available on campus. These professional, academic, community service, and co-curricular opportunities will enhance his or her college experience. Through associations with students of similar interests, lifelong friendships are developed and relationships that support future vocational opportunities are forged. These activities will aid in their personal physical, spiritual, social, emotional, and career growth.

Finally, the Federal Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) dictates that the University consider students adults, and

as such, all educational records relating to their progress (academic, social, and financial) cannot be shared without their approval. Instructions as to how your student can approve your access to review any confidential information, and allow University staff and faculty to discuss specific concerns, is contained within this parent guide. (This information is also shared with your student during Orientation.)

On behalf of all of us at Embry-Riddle Prescott, Welcome! We look forward to participating in this wonderful new chapter in your student’s life!

Larry StephanDean of [email protected]


April 8 and 9, 2016

In April 2016 you are invited to join us for the Prescott campus annual Parents’ & Family Weekend, an event for the families and loved ones of our students. We hope you will visit campus and enjoy what our community has to offer. The weekend features presentations by the College Deans and is an opportunity for you to interact with staff and faculty

who support your student. There is also the opportunity to attend academic and career presentations, learn about student research projects, and meet other parents. Of course, you will also have the time to take your student (and his or her friends) to dinner in town. Save the date now and watch for the agenda and registration information (after the first of the year). We look forward to welcoming you!

Parents’ & Family Weekend Event


As a Prescott Embry-Riddle parent, you are automatically a member of our Parents’ Association. There are no dues, and all parents are welcome to participate in our activities.

In order to activate your membership, just register by providing us your contact information. Registration for membership is available at: www.prescott.erau.edu/parents (“Join Parents’ Association”). Registration is also available during Orientation, Parents’ Weekend, and Accepted Student Preview Day. As a member of the Parents’ Association, you will receive regular emails with updated campus and University information, 10% discount at the Bookstore, and advance notification of University events and programs, among other things.

The mission of the Parents’ Association is to promote and foster open communication between the University Administration and the family members of our students, as well as to enhance opportunities for involvement and establish a sense of community at Embry-Riddle Prescott.

Parents’ Association

The Parents’ Advisory Board (PAB) is an important component of the Parents’ Association. The PAB provides guidance and direction to the Parents’ Association programs, serves as a resource to other Embry-Riddle parents, provides input to the administration, and ensures that the Parents’ Association meets the needs of the organization, the University and our students. If you are interested in finding out more about our Parents’ Advisory Board and how you can become involved, please contact:

Amy NorrisPAB [email protected]

Larry K. StephanDean of Students [email protected]

Sally JacksonOffice Manager, Dean of Students and Parent Association [email protected]

Dr. Frank [email protected]


Academic Advising at Embry-Riddle provides guidance to all students to empower them with the skills to plan, develop, and achieve their educational, career, and life goals.

Faculty, staff, and career advisors, as well as student mentors, provide one-on-one interaction to help promote student success. Each student is assigned a faculty advisor in his or her field of study. Each college also has an academic advisor who works primarily with incoming students but also provides additional support for faculty advisors and current Embry-Riddle students. Students are encouraged to communicate with their faculty advisors frequently. Free peer tutoring is also available for all students.

Disability Support Services

The Disability Support Services (DSS) Office works with students, faculty, and other departments to ensure access and

Academic Advising and Support

provide reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities who apply for assistance. Students are responsible for requesting and filling out an Intake Form, and for providing qualifying documentation (medical evaluations on a doctor’s letterhead verifying the nature and extent of the disability) to the DSS Office. Please allow six weeks for this application process. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact the DSS Office by email or telephone several months prior to arriving on campus.

Academic programs that are FAA-certified are subject to regulations that may delay or preclude participation or licensure in those programs by persons with certain disabilities.

Please contact the Disability Support Services Office at (928) 777-6750 for more information.


Intercollegiate Athletics – The Eagles

The University sponsors ten Intercollegiate sport programs at the Prescott Campus:

• Women’s and Men’s Cross Country

• Women’s and Men’s Golf

• Women’s and Men’s Soccer

• Women’s Softball

• Women’s Volleyball

• Men’s Basketball

• Men’s Wrestling

Any student who meets both University and NAIA eligibility requirements is able to compete for a position on a varsity team. Athletic grants-in-aid, in varying amounts, are generally awarded to recruited varsity student-athletes, with walk-on players earning the right to compete for scholarship assistance when available.

For more information on the Eagles, including game schedules, rosters, results, and statistics, visit us at prescott.embryriddlesports.com.

Intramurals & Recreation

Intramural and recreational sports are available on campus and create an atmosphere of competition and fun by offering a wide variety of activities. Team sports such as flashball, volleyball, basketball, softball, dodgeball, and indoor and outdoor soccer are offered as league play. Other sports such as sand volleyball, table tennis, racquetball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee and disc golf are offered as tournament play. Additional sports are also available on request. Our Intramural Director assists sports clubs, chartered clubs, and organizations with the use of sports facilities and equipment. Students are welcome to use all on-campus athletic related facilities (outdoor swimming pool, tennis, sand volleyball, racquetball courts, playing fields, gymnasium, and fitness center). In addition to on-campus recreational activities, the Prescott area offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing, sailing, and skiing/snowboarding are a few of the activities available nearby.

Athletics


Career AdvisingCareer Services provides students and alumni with the best job search tools and techniques available in order to excel in today’s highly competitive job market.

We are dedicated to bringing together potential employers and talented professionals to provide co-op/internship education and full-time position opportunities. We also offer graduate school resources and assistance for students who are seeking an advanced degree upon graduation.

Career Services include:

• Valuable expertise and resources in one-on-one career advisement

• Résumé/cover letter writing and critique services

• Interview tips and practice interviews

• Guidance on professional attire and personal presentation

• Alumni networking

• Company information and campus presentations

• Veteran assistance in military to civilian career skills transition

• The EagleHire Network, a web-based résumé referral system, to view postings of regular full-time positions and internship opportunities

• Fall Industry/Career Expo


The CIPS office at the Prescott campus is available to help prospective and current students, by providing information about admissions for international students, assistance with preparation for and arrival in the US, adjustment to the campus and culture, support during the degree program, study abroad opportunities, and providing events and activities that raise global and cultural awareness throughout the year.

The CIPS office serves mainly international students and offers study abroad services, but welcomes all students to stop by, foster international friendships, or grab a cup of coffee or tea. International students currently make up about 11% of the overall student population and come from over 30 countries.

Both international and domestic students study abroad every year. Embry-Riddle faculty develop summer and winter study abroad programs in a variety of countries. In the past Embry-Riddle students have studied abroad with faculty in Italy, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, China, Singapore, Brazil, France, Israel, Jordan, and United Arab Emirates. Students are not limited to summer/winter programs. There are a myriad of programs all over the world in which students can study for a semester or a year.

Center for International Programs and Services (CIPS) and Study Abroad


Located in Building 13, the Cashier’s Office provides a wide variety of student financial services. Cashiers are on staff to assist you with any questions regarding your student’s account. The University offers semester payment plans that will be available for online enrollment approximately 30 days prior to the start of the Fall and Spring semesters. Accounts can also be paid online. Payments for tuition and fees are due by the published due date each term.

Services for international students include:

• Immigration advising

• Assistance with financial concerns (i.e. taxes, getting a bank account)

• Advice for personal or cultural concerns

• International Ambassador Program to help international students transition to University life at Embry-Riddle

• Assimilation to life in the United States as well as at the University

Services for all students include:

• Information on passports and visas

• Information about summer, semester, and yearlong study abroad opportunities

• Programming to promote international and cultural exchange

• Sponsored trips to points of interest throughout the Southwest

• Coffee, tea, snacks, and a lounge!

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Our qualified staff is available to assist parents and students through the financial aid process. Each year eligible students complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify for federal aid. This information, in conjunction with student application information, is used to award a financial aid package. If you have questions about additional options in financing your student’s education, please contact us at (800) 888-3728 or email [email protected].

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Christine and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Library and Learning Center

The Hazy Library and Learning Center offers a technologically rich and aesthetically inviting environment. Students use a variety of research and study accommodations including individual study areas, group and collaborative presentation rooms, and more than 90 computers throughout. The library provides onsite collections, access to digital information and knowledge resources, multimedia technologies, and professional staff for assistance. In addition, the Undergraduate Research Institute is located on the first floor of the library.

The Hazy Library is also a member of the Yavapai Library Network, granting students and faculty access to books and resources from a network of 42 academic, public, and K-12 school libraries throughout Yavapai County.

Hours:

• Open 7 days a week for a total of 110 hours throughout the academic semesters

• Extended hours during finals

• Summer and break hours may vary

Services and Equipment:

• 110 hours of operation per week

• Access to digital research databases

• Research instruction and assignment support

• Laptop checkout

• Multimedia editing and production assistance

• Computers, scanning, and printing

• Mac Lab

• Interlibrary loan and consortium borrowing

Assistance from Professional Staff

Information Resources:

• Books, DVDs, magazines and journals

• E-books and E-journals

• Course reserves

• Online Research Databases

• Kalusa Collection of 6,000 to-scale miniature airplane models

Library/Learning Center


Student Activities

Truly a hub of student involvement, the Department of Student Engagement develops and implements programs that contribute to a meaningful co-curricular experience. Programs include: Board of Campus Activities, Music, Wellness, Orientation, Passport to Embry-Riddle, OctoberWest Homecoming and the Eagle Leadership Series. This department also offers comprehensive support to all registered campus organizations including Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Student Organizations

The Prescott Campus offers over 115 student organizations. These include: academic, service, club sport, cultural, fraternity and sorority life, military-affiliated and professional organizations. Involvement in these organizations hones important life skills and soft skills used in the career field. Students have the opportunity to learn about

our organizations at the Fall and Spring Student Organization Fairs. A full list of current registered organizations can be found on The Control Tower (thecontroltower.erau.edu).

Competitive Spirit

In addition to our athletic programs, our students compete for various titles and recognitions nationally. Among them, Phi Beta Lambda, the business club, has consistently swept top honors in the statewide competition. The Golden Eagles precision flight team has consistently ranked among the top in the country in the Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) competitions and has captured the national championship title nine times. Female flight students also have a special opportunity to represent the campus in the Air Race Classic, a transcontinental race for women that dates back to 1929.

Student Government Association (SGA)

The Student Government Association council is elected each spring for the subsequent year by the student body. SGA provides a communication link between the students and the faculty and staff. SGA council members lead a student panel during new student orientation and participate in almost every committee on campus. The president of the SGA is a student delegate to Embry-Riddle’s Board of Trustees. The SGA serves as the voice of the students and provides many enhancements to student life through its service organizations: Riddle Radio, Board of Campus Activities (BCA), and Horizons Newspaper. Additional SGA services for students include, but are not limited to: free beverage service, Safe Ride (a free taxi ride to students who feel they are in an unsafe situation), lockers, and a free fax service. There is also a weekly shuttle on Wednesday evenings that visits Walmart and Fry’s Food.

For questions, comments, or concerns, contact [email protected] or call (928) 777-3959 or (928) 777-3784.

Student Activities & Campus Life


Health Services

The Wellness Center provides comprehensive health care under the direction of a registered nurse to ensure all students’ health concerns are met. Many services are offered including confirmation of required immunization status for incoming students, treatment of immediate health care issues, referrals to medical care providers in the community when necessary, first aid/CPR classes, dietary counseling, and wellness education. We have dentists on 24-hour emergency call and physicians are on campus five days a week. A chiropractor is available three Tuesdays of every month. A massage therapist is available every Wednesday afternoon. Routine immunizations are offered at the Wellness Center. Flu shots are available in mid-October. Dental Services are available off campus.

Embry-Riddle is a tobacco-free campus. The Wellness Center, in conjunction with the Yavapai County Health Department, will offer classes on smoking cessation throughout the year. Check the University calendar and read the monthly Wellness newsletters that are sent via email for updates.

Student Health Insurance

All students are required to have health insurance coverage and are automatically enrolled in the University student health insurance plan. Insurance premiums are charged to student accounts. Students with comparable coverage must complete the online waiver form to remove the premium charge from their account. You and your son/daughter are urged to carefully review the options and examine personal medical insurance plans before waiving the University plan.

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For more information, see the Student Health Insurance Policy located at www.uhcsr.com/eraup.

Waivers open on July 7 thru Sept. 2, 2015 for the following year. To complete the waiver please go to Log into ERNIE >Campus Solutions>Main Menu>Self Service>Student Center>Complete Health Insurance Info.

Counseling

The Wellness Center provides personal and confidential counseling services that are aimed at maximizing the personal growth and development, emotional well-being, and learning potential of every Embry-Riddle student. Our Counseling Services offers a wide range of mental health, educational, career, and consultative services which include: short-term personal counseling, couples counseling, group counseling, outreach, and crisis intervention. Counseling is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling the Wellness Center at x6653.

Chapel Service

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a multi-faith community and our policies and procedures honor the spirit of this diversity. The Fred and Fay Haas Memorial Interfaith Chapel is a peaceful and beautiful building offered to persons of all faiths. The Chapel and the grounds are dedicated to enhancing the spiritual dimension of our campus community. The Haas Chapel has open hours Monday through Friday; please check our website. We also have a variety of local spiritual groups that offer services throughout the week.


The purpose of the Prescott Campus Women’s and Diversity Center is to act as both a resource and an advocate for diversity, including groups underrepresented on the Embry-Riddle campus (women, people of color, LGBTQ, diverse socioeconomic groups, etc.).

Our goal is to assist in the improvement of the diversity climate on campus for students, staff, and faculty by promoting mutual respect for the celebration of

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differences. The Center accomplishes this through educational programs, recommendations to various University departments, and development of long-term initiatives focused on increasing campus diversity. The Women’s and Diversity Center is supported by the Diversity Advisory Board, comprised of student, faculty, and staff representatives from the Embry-Riddle Prescott Campus. The Board advises the Director and campus on policy and program issues, contributes to various programming efforts, and provides direct financial support to diversity-focused efforts on campus.


Q What does the housing fee include?

A

All of our rooms are fully climate controlled and include all utilities, wireless high-speed internet access, and cable television access. In addition, we provide each student with a bed and mattress (twin x-long mattress 36”x80”), closet space, dresser, desk, and window coverings. Each living unit has a mini refrigerator, full size refrigerator or a ¾ refrigerator to be shared with others in the living space. Every room also has access to a kitchen. The housing fee also includes access to staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week and special programming developed just for the students living on campus.

Q What is an Eagle Card?

A

The Eagle Card serves as student identification (Student I.D.); an access key to residence halls, labs, and meal plans; a campus debit card; and a library card. Eagle Dollars can be deposited up to one month before orientation on student accounts at prescott.erau.edu/about/EAGLEcard/index.html. Follow the link to “Make a guest deposit on your Eagle Card.” The student’s first and last name and student ID number are required to make deposits.

Q Is the campus patrolled 24 hours?

A Yes, the Campus Safety & Security Department patrols and services the campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Frequently Asked Questions


QWhat if I want information concerning my student’s records (grade reports, judicial actions) released?

A

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) prevents any educational institution from releasing information without prior authorization from the student. Students who want information from their records released to parents or any other designee must log on to their ERNIE account, navigate to Campus Solutions, and set up Auxiliary Access for these individuals. Further information can be obtained from the Records office.

Students may give access to their student account to someone by following these steps:

• Log into ERNIE. On ERNIE homepage click into the CS Student Center.

• Scroll down on the Homepage to Personal Information Section.

• Click the AUXILIARY ACCESS link (Left side).

• Read and Accept the Terms and Conditions.

• From the Auxiliary Access page click the ADD button.

From this page fill in:

• Create AUX USER NAME

• Insert Relationship

• DELETE the Pre-set Password

• Create New Password, and CONFIRM it (at least 8-digits)

• Create Pin (at least 4-digits)

• Check the ADD/REMOVE Access box. Enter AUX User Email. Click OKAY button. AUX User will be sent an email, and can access Student Information. Save.


QAre there any exceptions to FERPA Guidelines for release of information?

A

If the student is proven to be a dependent of the parent, as defined by the IRS, information may be released to the parent without the student’s consent. In accordance with this statute, Embry-Riddle reserves the right to disclose to parents and legal guardians of students under the age of 21, without the student’s consent, information regarding the student’s violation of any Federal, State, or local law, or any rule or policy of the institution governing the use or possession of alcohol or a prescription or non-prescription drug.

Q Are cars allowed on campus?

A

Yes, students may choose to bring a licensed car, motorcycle, or moped to campus and will be required to register their vehicle each year to obtain an annual parking permit from Campus Safety & Security. Unlicensed motor vehicles are not permitted on campus. Bicycles and skateboards are popular choices for getting around. For the safety of all, anyone using bikes or boards to travel on campus walkways or roadways is expected to exercise good sense and due caution, especially when traversing the inner campus. Helmets and lights are recommended. A campus bike permit is free.


Q Where can I find a listing of important dates?

AThe student event calendar is available at thecontroltower.erau.edu.

The campus academic calendar can be found in the student life section of the website at prescott.erau.edu.

QHow can I get more information in case of an emergency on campus?

AIn case of a campus-wide emergency, information can be obtained by calling (928) 777-6600. Information about weather emergencies and campus closures can be obtained through our weather hotline, (928) 777-6666.


Q How can I send mail to my student?

A

Students Living On Campus:All students who live on campus in residential housing will have a mailbox where they can receive personal and University mail. Packages sent via UPS, USPS, Fed Ex, and other carriers are supported by the Embry-Riddle Mailroom. Students/parents may ship or receive packages through most recognized carriers. It is the responsibility of each student to check his or her campus mailbox on a regular basis.

Embry-Riddle address:Student’s Name3700 Willow Creek RoadERAU Box NumberPrescott, AZ 86301

Students Living Off Campus:Students who reside off-campus should use their off-campus residence or secure a PO Box in town for all of their mail. A limited number of mail boxes have been made available for students living off campus. If your student lives off campus, please confirm whether s/he would like their mail sent to their off campus residence address, PO Box or an ERAU mail box. (If ERAU mailbox, address is same as above for on campus students).


Fall 2015 (August 19–December 12)

August 19–23 Orientation and Registration

August 24 Classes Begin

September 7 Holiday – Labor Day

October 1–3 OctoberWest/Homecoming

October 9 Mid-Semester Break

November 11 Holiday – Veterans Day

November 25–27 Holiday – Thanksgiving Break

December 3 Last Day of Classes

December 4 Study Day

December 5, 7–10 Final Exams

December 12 Commencement

Important Dates 2015–2016


Spring 2016 (January 12–May 7)

January 12 Orientation and Registration

January 13 Classes Begin

January 18 Holiday – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February 15 Holiday – Presidents Day

March 7–11 Spring Break

April 8–9 Parents’ Weekend & Discovery Day

April 28 Last Day of Classes

April 29 Study Day

April 30, May 2–5 Final Exams

May 7 Commencement

Summer A 2016 (May 11–June 27)

May 11 Orientation and Registration

May 12 Classes Begin

May 30 Holiday – Memorial Day

June 23 Last Day of Classes

June 24 Study Day

June 25–27 Final Exams

Summer B 2016 (June 29–August 15)

June 29 Orientation and Registration

June 30 Classes Begin

July 4 Holiday – Independence Day

August 11 Last Day of Classes

August 12 Study Day

August 13–15 Final Exams


Toll Free – Switchboard 1 (800) 888-ERAU (3728)

Admissions (928) 777-6600

Alumni Relations (928) 777-6961

Athletics (928) 777-3777

Bookstore (928) 777-3732

Business/Finance Office (928) 777-3943

Cashier (928) 777-3726

Chapel (928) 777-6653

Campus Visit (928) 777-6600

Career Services:

College of Aviation (928) 777-3901

College of Engineering (928) 777-3821

College of Arts & Sciences (928) 777-6681

College of Security & Intelligence (928) 777-6681

Center for International Student Services (928) 777-3773

Chancellor’s Office (928) 777-3800

Chief Academic Officer (928) 777-3837

College of Arts & Sciences (928) 777-3701

College of Aviation (928) 777-6621

College of Engineering (928) 777-3844

College of Security & Intelligence (928) 777-6617

Copy Center (928) 777-6690

Counseling Services (928) 777-6653

Dean of Students (928) 777-3770

Development Office (928) 777-4201

Disability Support Services (928) 777-6750

Eagle Card Office (928) 777-3900

Emergencies (Safety Department) (928) 777-3333

FERPA/Records & Registration (928) 777-3808

Financial Aid (928) 777-3765

helpful University & Campus Phone Numbers


Flight Operations (928) 777-4312

Food Services (928) 777-6904

Fraternity & Sorority Life (928) 777-3434

Hazy Library & Learning Center (928) 777-3811

Horizons Newspaper (928) 777-3891

Housing, On-Campus (928) 777-3744

Information Technology Help Desk (928) 777-6990

Intramural Sports (928) 777-3980

Mail Room (928) 777-3782

Parents’ Association (928) 777-3879

Records and Registration (928) 777-3808

ROTC-Air Force (928) 777-3868

ROTC-Army (928) 777-3870

Safety Department (928) 777-3333

Sodexo Dining Services (928) 777-6904

Student Activities (928) 777-6931

Student Employment (928) 777-3700

Student Government Association (928) 777-3784

Student Life (928) 777-3744

Study Abroad (928) 777-3774

Switchboard (928) 777-3728

Title IX Office (928) 777-3747

Veteran’s Affairs (928) 777-6733

Wellness Center (928) 777-6653

Women’s & Diversity Center (928) 777-3968

When in doubt call the Parents’ Association Liaison (928) 777-3879

For events and activities see The Control Tower: TheControlTower.erau.edu

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