Student’s Guide for Success

Student’s Guide for Success

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The FYE Mentoring Program This program has been established to assist new students with a successful transition to college life. The program provides new students with an opportunity to develop a unique relationship with a fellow student - a relationship that will serve to enrich their first year at UW-Parkside.

The FYE Mentor Program is designed to connect new students to mentors who have already experienced the trials, frustrations, questions, concerns and triumphs of the first year of college. We have mentors from across campus that represent the vibrancy in our community. The FYE Mentor Program has partnered with Athletics, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA), LGBTQ Resource Center, Wisconsin Covenant, and Academic Advising and Career Center.To sign up go to our website at:http://www.uwp.edu/departments/first.year.experience/peerMentor

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PATH 1 Job Search Essentials or PATH 2 Reseaching Your CareerPATH 3 Job Search Essentials for Reaserching Your Career

The Academic Advising and Career Center along with the First Year Experience had set up three possible paths for you to take. To participate choose a path and then �ll out the registration form online.

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“I found my volunteer locations through Casey Jones. The experience was so helpful to me in personally helping match my interests with specific community needs.”

“I have been accepted to be a volunteer at Easter Seals and at All Saints Hospital this semester by participating in RangerTrak. I am very excited for more opportunities to come!”

Freshmen Foundation Career Path

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“I contacted Marie Smith in the Academic Advising and Career Center. Completing the interest profiler revealed a lot to me.”

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Parkside Pride.....................................................4

Important Dates ................................................. 5

Financial Aid Checklist .................................. 6-7

How to Pay Your Bill ....................................... 8-9

Ranger Card ................................................ 10-11

Graduation Requirements .............................. 12

DARS/Placement ............................................. 13

General Education Requirements ................. 14

Typical Full-time Schedule ............................. 15

Tips about Advising ....................................... 16

Tips about Courses ......................................... 17

Tips about Grades ........................................... 18

Tips about Activities........................................ 19

Tips from the UW-P Police ......................... 20-21

How to Calculate your GPA ............................ 22

Advising Timeline ........................................23-24

Four Year Career Plan ................................ 25-26

Student Health and Counseling Center ......................................... 27

Parkside Ranger Terms .............................. 28-29

Tips for Commuters ................................... 30-31

Academic & Other Services............................ 32

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PARKSIDE PRIDEParkside Pride is a sense of excitement and pride in UW-Parkside that fosters school spirit and allows students to engage with each other and the Parkside community.

History The University of Wisconsin-Parkside was created by an act of the Wisconsin Legislature in 1965. The University was officially founded in July 1968 when it took over the two-year UW centers in Racine and Kenosha. UW-Parkside broke ground for the new campus in November 1967 and accepted its first on-site students in fall 1969.

The University was an original outgrowth of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which expanded its educational offerings to the southeastern Wisconsin region with the opening of the 4-year institution. In 1971, when the University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Universities merged, UW-Parkside became part of the University of Wisconsin System. With 26 campuses around the state, the UW System is known around the world for educational excellence.

The Campus UW-Parkside is a striking complex of buildings interconnected by an indoor walkway. The buildings, constructed between 1967 and 1976 at a cost of more than $40 million, occupy a small portion of the nearly 700-acre campus. Designed by Hellmuth, Obata Kassabaum of St. Louis in the late 1960s, the beautiful, low-profile design helps the campus complex blend in well with its natural surroundings. The campus has hundreds of acres of restored prairies, mature oak and maple forests and a meandering river. The University also owns hundreds of acres of off-campus nature preserves in Racine and Kenosha counties. A nationally known national cross country course that winds through the nature areas hosts major running events each year.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Fall 2013Residence Hall Move-In (Freshmen)

Sunday, September 1Ranger Welcome

Monday, September 2 & Tuesday, September 3Instruction Begins

Wednesday, September 4Tuition and Fees Due (Last Day to Drop-Full Refund)

September 17Last Day to Drop and Get a 50% Refund

[see Fall Course Schedule for Details]Last day to drop or withdraw from full semester class or from UW-P

[see Fall Course Schedule for Details]Spring Semester & Winterim Registration Begins

November 4, 2013Spring Registration November 11, 2013

Thanksgiving Break November 21-24

Last Day of Instruction December 9, 2013

Final Exams December 10-13, 2013

Winterim 2014Instruction Begins

January 6, 2014 Last Day to Drop a class through SOLAR

January 17, 2014Martin Luther King Day (observed)

Tuesday, January 21Last Day of Instruction

January 31, 2014

Spring 2014Instruction Begins

February 3, 2014Spring Break

March 23-29, 2014Last Day of Instruction

May 12, 2014Final Exams

May 13-16, 2014

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FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST

New Student Financial Aid Checklist_____ 1. Apply for Financial Aid at www.FAFSA.gov

_____ 2. Check Your SOLAR for possible additional documents needed by the office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

_____ 3. Accept/Decline Award on SOLAR. Directions are below

How do I accept my financial aid award?1. Go to the UW-Parkside Home Page: www.uwp.edu Keyword: SOLAR

2. Log into your SOLAR account

3. On your Student Center page, under the Finances link, click Accept/Decline Award

4. Click the appropriate aid year

5. Put a checkmark in the appropriate box to accept or decline your awards (Scholarships and grants are automatically accepted for you)

To reduce loan amounts, put a checkmark in the accept box and type in the new amount. First time borrowers must complete loan entrance counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN) via the links on this page.

6. Click SUBMIT

IMPORTANT: Half of your total award will disburse to the Cashier’s Office each semester. (for example: If you accept a $4,000 loan, $2,000 will disburse in the fall and $2,000 will disburse in the spring.)

REMEMBER: You must fill out a FAFSA each year if you want financial aid con-sideration each academic year.

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FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST cont’d _____ 4. Determine how much it will cost to attend UW-P

How do I determine the cost of attending UW-Parkside?A. Estimated Student ExpensesTuition (resident/non-resident) $____________

Room Charges $____________Ranger Hall, University Apts.or Pike River Suites

Dining Plan $____________The Parkside PlanThe Rangers PlanThe Green and Black PlanThe Parkside Plus Plan

Books (estimate $300-600) per sem. $____________

ESTIMATED TOTAL EXPENSES (A) $____________

B. Estimated Financial AidScholarships $____________

Grants $____________

Direct Subsidized Loans $____________

Perkins Loan $____________

Direct Unsubsidized Loans $____________

ESTIMATED TOTAL FINANCIAL AID(B) $____________*Less applicable bank fees

TOTAL EXPENSES at UW-P (A-B) $____________Subtract financial aid (B) from total expenses (A)

_____ 5. Determine how tuition/fees will be paid if you do not have enough financial aid to cover estimated total expense - Installment Plan-see page 9

- ParentPlus Loans - Parents (If parents are paying your tuition, the Information

Release Consent Form must be filled out & signed by the student. This form allows the parent access to SOLAR to pay expenses. Form is available online, in the cashier’s office or financial aid office.)

- Private alternative loans_____ 6. Activate HigherOne ID Card and choose a refund method

Resources: Net Price Calculatorkeyword: financial aid/NPC, Cashier’s Office keyword: cashiers office, Residence Lifekeyword:residence lifeYour SOLAR Accountkeyword: SOLAR

Remember this is your YEARLY estimate of costs at UW-P. Half of your financial aid is dispersed each semester.

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HOW TO PAY YOUR BILL

BillsStudents may view their account balance on the SOLAR System. Students will receive an email direct-ing them to check their SOLAR account.

Disbursement of Financial Aid Financial Aid is awarded at full time status (12-18 credits) to degree seeking students. Financial Aid is disbursed 10 days prior to the start of classes to the Cashier’s Office. The Cashier’s Office will deduct the tuition and fees and the remaining funds (if any) will be available to the student as follows:

Ranger Choice Card – 24 Hours after refund file is transmitted to Higher One

ACH to Other Bank Account – 3 Business Days after refund file is transmitted. This option must be set up at the Cashier’s Office.

If your enrollment status changes to anything other than a full time student your financial aid award level may change. Check with Financial Aid or your advisor before dropping a class. Your Financial Aid may be adjusted with any change in your student status.

Tuition/Fee Balances If Financial Aid does not cover the full tuition/fee balance, it is the student’s responsi-bility to verify any outstanding balances owed on the SOLAR System and pay the difference by the tuition due date stated in the Fee Facts brochure or on the Cashier’s Office Website, www.uwp.edu, Keyword: Cashier’s Office. Failure to pay by the tuition due date may result in the assessment of administrative late fees.

PaymentsPayment may be made:• In person with cash, check, or money order – NO

credit cards accepted in person or over the tele-phone. NO starter checks accepted.

• Using the drop slot next to the Cashier’s Office WYLL D193

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• Mail – Payments must be postmarked on or before September 17, 2013• On the web (SOLAR system) using MasterCard, American Express, Discover or e-check. A 2.5% convenience fee is charged when paying with a credit card; a $3.00 fee is charge when paying with an e-check.• Using UW-P Installment Plan – Payment Plans are available through Tuition Management Systems. You can access their link at: www.afford.com/uwp or call 1-800-356-8329

Installment Plan All students may utilize the University Installment plan for tuition/fee payments. All financial aid must be credited to the account. If the financial aid disbursement falls short of the required 40% down payment, the student must make up the difference before the Installment plan is activated. Students wanting to use their financial aid as their first installment payment must notify the Cashier’s Office when their financial aid disburses. Installment plans can only be contracted during the first two weeks of school. Refer to the Fee Facts brochure or the Cashier’s Office Website, www.uwp.edu, Keyword: Cashier’s Office for exact dates.

Penalties • Balances paid after September 17, 2013 are assessed a $5.00 per credit late

charge up to $60.00.

• Unpaid balances, remaining after due dates, accrue a 1% interest charge per month.

• Accounts not paid in full are reported to a credit bureau, referred to a collec-tion agency and accrue 33 1/3% additional collection agency fee.

• Tuition Charges for withdrawn or dropped full semester classes are: No tuition charges 1st 10 days of classes 50% of charges 11-20th day of classes 100% of charges after the 20th day of classes For more information go to the Cashier’s Office Website, www.uwp.edu, Keyword: Cashier’s Office.

• Drop fees for full semester courses are assessed after the 10th day of classes at $15.00 per credit.

• Withdrawals and Financial Aid Implications - If a student receives any type of federal financial aid (including Stafford loans and/or PLUS loans) and they withdraw from the University prior to completing 60% of the semester, their financial aid eligibility will be recalculated and a percentage of the aid received will be considered unearned and will have to be returned to the funding source. The student will be required to repay all unearned financial aid to the funding source and the University before being allowed to register for future semesters at the University.

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OFFICIAL CAMPUS ID - RANGER CARD

You need this for:acampus cashaprintingaexam scoringalibraryafacility accessadining planaevents1. Take a photo. All new students can upload a photo on

the orientation registration website. Students can also have a photo taken of themselves at ROAR orientation.

2. Get your official Ranger Card. Pick up your Ranger Card at ROAR orientation, by visiting Campus Concierge in the Student Center or the Cashier’s Office in Wyllie Hall.

Ranger Card - Two Accounts for Your On-Campus NeedsCampus Cash – This debit account is used to pay for on-campus purchases. You will use this account for things like computer lab printing, photocopying, and laundry.

Dining Plan for Commuter and Housing Students – is a declining balance account that is assigned to you upon the purchase of a Dining Plan. These funds may be used at any on-campus dining location.

How Do I Make Deposits to My Campus Cash Account?Ranger Card Online Card Office: Use your credit card at any time by going to www.uwp.edu, Keyword Search: Ranger Card

Value Transfer Stations (VTS or Black Box): Deposit quickly with cash only at the Library entrance and the West entrance of Molinaro Hall.

In Person, by phone or mail: Use cash, check or credit at Campus Concierge in the Student Center or the Cashier’s Office in Wyllie Hall. Please call Campus Concierge for more information at 262-595-2307

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Save Time by managing your accounts ONLINE!www.uwp.edu, Keyword search: Ranger Card. Easily log-in with your issued Ranger ID and password. Parents can make a guest deposit with Student’s last name and campus email. • Add money • View account balances • View transaction history • Activate Low Account Balance Email • Report your card lost

Ranger Card Issues or reporting a card Lost/Stolen: Campus Concierge in the Student Center is here for all your Ranger Card issues. If we are not available you can visit the Ranger Card Online card office to report a card Lost/Stolen.

RANGER CHOICE CARD

Watch for this Card in the MailUniversity of Wisconsin-Parkside has partnered with Higher One for all students to manage their financial aid and refunds via the Ranger Choice card. Look for your card in the mail and follow the online directions to receive your refunds via the Ranger Choice Debit MasterCard or direct deposit. The process is easy and you will be one step closer to being prepared for your time on campus!

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSSo here’s the deal: Students need at least 120 credits to graduate. Your 120 credits will be divided up among gener-al education courses, major courses, and minor, certificate or elective courses. Depending on your program of study, you may graduate with more than 120 credits.

There are several categories that make up the skills requirements that students must complete in order to graduate.

READING AND WRITING SKILLSStudents satisfy this requirement with completion of Eng-lish 101 for 3 credits (with a grade of C- or better). Stu-dents seeking a teaching license must complete English 101 with a grade of C or better.

COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS Students satisfy the computational skill requirement with completion of an introductory course in algebra or a survey of mathematics course (either Math 111 for 4 credits or Math 102 for 3 credits) with a grade of C- or better. Stu-dents seeking a teaching license must complete Math 111 or Math 102 with a grade of C or better.

INFORMATION LITERACY The information literacy requirement introduces students to the general organization of information sources in the Library. Information can be obtained from the library or their website.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Completing two semesters of one foreign language satisfies this requirement. The requirement is waived for students who completed two years of one foreign language at a secondary school with an average grade of C or better during the second year.

DIVERSITY REQUIREMENTThe purpose of this requirement is to familiarize students with differences among diverse ethnic groups. Students can fulfill this requirement by taking a course with the DV designation beside it.

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DARSWhat is DARS?DARS is an acronym for a program called the Degree Audit Reporting System. DARS produces a report reflecting academic progress toward completion of an undergraduate degree in a declared or proposed major according to the catalog year in which the student entered the program. The Degree Audit Report is an internal document. It should be used as a tool to assist students, advisers and the Graduation Services Coordinator in planning future coursework. It is not an official certification of a student’s academic record.

How does DARS work?The DARS audit ‘reads’ all courses completed or accepted in transfer at UW-P and shows how those courses have been applied toward a declared program(s) according to the catalog requirements for the year in which the student entered UW-P.

Why you need your DARS report.DARS provides assistance in determining a student’s progress in the comple-tion of their chosen degree program. It shows the entire catalog requirements needed to obtain a degree, indicating which ones have been completed and which requirements are yet needed to be finished. This information is shown in a document called an audit.

PLACEMENT TESTINGFor new freshman, placement is determined by ACT or SAT sub-scores in Eng-lish, Mathematics. New freshman, however, may elect to take a placement exam, WPT. International students, students exempt from the ACT admissions require-ment and some transfer students are required to take placement tests.

UW-Parkside Placement Test Cut ScoresMATH AND ACSK PLACEMENTS WPT ACT SAT ACSK A010 Essential Math Skills ≤290 1–15 <355ACSK A015 Elementary Algebra 330–410 16–19 360–460MATH 102/111 Survey Math/College Algebra 430–500 20–24 470–560MATH 112/113/114 College Algebra II/Trig 520–550 25–27 570–600MATH 221 Calculus & Analytical Geometry ≥ 570 28+ 610+ ENGL and ACSK placements: ACSK A090 Composition Preparation ≤ 350 1–18 <455ENGL 100 Fundamentals of English 360–450 19–24 460–540ENGL 101 Composition and Reading 460–640 25 + 550+Exempt ≥650 While students can be exempted from the English requirement using WPT, they can-not do so with ACT/SAT per English Department Policy.

ACSK Reading Placements: *ACSK A083: Reading/Learning Strategies ≤ 300 1–17 <435ACSK A085: Academic Reading 320–460 18–24 440–540 Exempt ≥ 480 25+ 550+

*Students who place into ACSK A083 must take this course within their first (2) semesters

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The role of the general education program in the liberal arts education provided by UW-Parkside is twofold:

1.) to acquire a knowledge and skill set used across all academic disciplines 2.) to become aware that knowledge is diverse and composed of different principles

and methodologies.

The goal is to prepare students to be successful in their professional, civic, and personal lives because a liberal arts education takes students beyond training for a specific career and establishes fundamental skills used throughout life.

Students learn a “breadth” of knowledge by completing courses from disciplines representing:

aHumanities and the Arts

aSocial and Behavioral Sciences

aNatural Sciences

The humanities and the arts foster imagination and creative expression through and about human experience in ways that the other areas do not. The social and behavioral sciences develop an understanding of social systems, the dynamics of individual and group behavior and the forces that operate in social relationships in areas ranging from economics to politics. The natural sciences develop an understanding of natural phenomena and the process and importance of scientific investigations.

The general education distribution requirement is a part of graduation require-ments that also include essential skills (reading, writing and mathematics), the ethnic studies requirement, the foreign language requirement, and the informa-tion literacy requirement in addition to fulfilling the requirements of the desired major, minor, and/or certificate program.

GENERAL EDUCATION/DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS

1. Humanities and the Arts (12 credit min.) A minimum of 12 credits required from at least three different departments/pro-grams

2. Social/Behavioral Sciences (12 credit min.) A minimum of 12 credits required from at least three different departments/pro-grams

3. Natural Sciences (12 credit min.) A minimum of 12 credits required from at least three different departments/pro-grams

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TYPICAL FULL-TIME SCHEDULEAt ROAR and Transfer Transition, Academic Advisors will assist you in choosing courses that are appropriate for the area you would like to pursue as well as courses that are appropriately based on your test scores. As a full-time student, you should schedule between 12-18 credits. When creating a class schedule, it’s important to take into account outside activities such as: school organizations, work, family responsibilities, and commuting to and from campus. 1.) Math* 2.) English* 3.) Reading* 2.) Foreign Language** 4.) General education course 5.) Any course that interests you * Students can test out of these classes** if needed

Of course, every schedule depends on the individual stu-dent. If you aren’t sure if you will like a course, check out the Bookstore. See what books are required reading for the course. Chances are if the books look interesting to you, you will enjoy the course.

Things you may or may not know... • The academic school year consists of a fall and spring

semester. Each semester lasts 14 weeks. You can also take courses during a summer session and/or winterim session (which is between the fall and spring semester.)

• The courses you select will last one semester (14 weeks). Toward the end of the fall semester, you will choose new courses with your advisor for the spring semester.

• Classes during the semester are usually Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/ Thursday. For a standard 3 credit class, the Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes last for 53 minutes versus the Tuesday/Thursday classes which are 82 minutes in length.

• If you begin a class and feel it is not a good fit for you, you may be able to drop it but call your academic advisor to talk things over. Dropping a class may impact your financial aid and the class may not be offered the next semester.

• Notification of your registration date and time will be posted in SOLAR each semester. You must meet with your assigned academic advisor before you are allowed to register. Schedule your appointment early to avoid the rush.

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TIPS ABOUT ADVISINGThe mission of the Advising and Career Center is to provide a high quality student centered advising experience that promotes and empowers the educational, career and personal development of each student as they enter a diverse world. • Advisors treat all students with respect. • Advisors encourage all students to realize their full potential. • Advisors respect, challenge, and support students.• Advisors educate in a partnership that is developmental,

on-going, and directed toward student-centered goals. • Advisors provide accurate information • Advisors offer effective referrals within the University

community.• Advisors address the value of a liberal arts University education and promote the full intellectual development of students.

• Advisors promote shared responsibility with students. Advising is educational and collaborative. The advisor and student work together as partners to develop a successful advisor/advisee relationship. Both the advisor and student have clear responsibilities in developing and sustaining this partnership.

Student Responsibilities 1. Respect your own time and your advisor’s time by making

and keeping appointments as needed: before registration times, when you are in academic trouble, and when you need to look at your path and direction (at least twice a semester).

2. Take an active role in the advising process by coming to advising meetings prepared to discuss your goals and educational plans.

3. Become knowledgeable about policies and procedures, by studying the catalog, website, course schedule, and student handbook.

4. Review your DARS regularly and track your progress towards your graduation requirements.

5. Check your SOLAR and RangerMail accounts regularly (at least once per day) for important updates and information.

6. Ask questions whenever you are unsure about a policy or procedure or when you have other specific concerns.

7. Follow up if you are referred to other resources and be willing to consider advice from other reliable resources.

8. Take responsibility for making your own informed decisions.

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TIPS ABOUT COURSESMany new freshmen wonder if they will be able to “make it” in college courses. You may have heard from teachers, par-ents, and counselors that college level work is quite different from high school. College will differ from high school but only because it’s now your responsibility to learn. Your course work in college is more demanding but you will also find it more interesting. It may take some time and some adjustments to your study skills, but you can make a successful transition into college. ATTENDANCE ATTEND CLASS!!! Lectures, class discussions, presentations and class activities elaborate on the assigned material and help with understanding. That is why attendance at every class is important. If you miss a class, get the handouts, class notes, and assign-ments from the missed class and be prepared for the next class. CLASS PREPARATION Typically, you should prepare to spend a minimum of two (2) hours outside of class for every one (1) hour you spend in class. Class assignments, readings and written reports should be completed prior to the class meeting, not in class. ASSIGNMENTS Read the syllabus carefully so you know when assignments are due. Know, also, whether they are to be typed. Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation are expected on all assignments, whether specifically pointed out by the instructor or not. TESTS AND QUIZZES Know when each test and quiz is scheduled. Ask your instructor for the policy on missed test and/or quizzes. You can’t assume that missed tests/quizzes can be made up. Missing a test/quiz due to serious illness, emergency or other serious situations should be explained to the instructor as soon as possible. ACADEMIC HONESTY Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s creation--words, charts, graphics, calculations, or ideas--as your own without referring to the original author. The UW-Parkside Misconduct Policy states that “Academic misconduct is an act in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization or citation.” University of Wisconsin Park-side Misconduct Policy #28 ADVISING Every student at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is re-quired to meet with an academic advisor each semester before registering. A hold is placed on your registration until you meet with your advisor. Sign up early to meet with your advisor so you can get the schedule of classes that you want!

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TIPS ABOUT GRADESASK FOR HELP Don’t be afraid to ask for help. If you are having difficulty in a course, talk with your instructor. They want to know if you aren’t understanding the material or if there is something else going on in your life that is interfering with class. Also, talk with your advisor if you aren’t sure where to go for help. Your advi-sor can help you determine your next step.

WATCH YOUR GRADE POINT AVERAGE Many majors require a certain Grade Point Average (GPA) before you can declare. Be certain you start off with a strong GPA your first few semesters. It can really make a difference by providing a firm foundation.

WATCH DEADLINES There are many deadlines to watch for during the semester. Course schedule books are printed but the most up-to-date information can be found on the uwp.edu website, key word: Course Schedule Book for a pdf. In the front of it you will find all the deadlines for important things like the last day to add/drop a class, last day to withdraw from all classes, and the last day to apply for graduation just to name a few. Also, pay attention to Financial Aid, Cashier, and Scholarship deadlines which you can find by calling or stopping by those offices. If you miss a deadline, there might be other options. Visit the Academic Advising and Career Center or your advisor for information.

SEE YOUR ADVISOR Your advisor can help you with course selection for the upcom-ing semester, talk with you about majors and/or graduate school, and help you declare your major. If you are having trouble in classes, adjusting to life as a college student, or just aren’t sure where to go for help, visit your advisor.

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TIPS ABOUT ACTIVITIES

JOIN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Join one of 70+ student organizations to expand your inter-ests and knowledge, build leadership skills, and network. Stop by the Student Activities Office, Student Center L104 or go to www.uwp.edu, Keyword: Campus Connect.

DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLSBuild your skills in organization management or personal development. Contact Student Activities about leadership development opportunities, 595-2278.

PLAN THE FUN STUFFParkside Activities BoardThe Parkside Activities Board (PAB) is responsible for cam-pus programming-bringing comedians, lectures, musicians, bands, novelties, hypnotists and special events to campus! To join: Call 595-2650, or stop in the PAB office located in the Student Involvement Center.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD Student GovernmentThe Parkside Student Government (PSG) is the elected voice of the student body. This group represents interests and concerns regarding academics, student services, and the university as a whole to the administration. For more information, call 595-2036 or stop by the PSG Office, located in the Student Involvement Center.

GET INVOLVED IN YOUR RESIDENCE HALLJoin the Residence Hall Association or become a Resident Advisor and lead the residents to a successful year of living on campus. For more information, contact the Office of Resi-dence Life at 595-2320.

Log in at http://www.uwp.edu, Keyword: Campus Connect

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TIPS FROM UW-P POLICEThe Safe Walk Program and how University Police can assist you.

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for the University community. During the evening hours, any time a faculty member, staff, student, or guest feels unsafe walking outside at the University they can request a Safe Walk.

The Safe Walk program is available to you by calling the University Police Department at (262) 595-2455 (just 2455 from an on-campus phone) or stopping by the Safe Walk table on the Main Concourse outside of the library entrance.

The Safe Walk table is staffed Monday-Thursday during the Fall, and Spring aca-demic school year from 7p-11p. The program is not available on holidays. If an escort is needed before or after hours, contact the University Police Department and a Police Officer will assist you.

University Police will ask for the following information: Your name Your location Identifying information like clothing and description of your vehicleA Community Service Officer or Police Officer will then arrange to meet with you and escort you to a safe location. Community Service Officers are employed by University Police and have undergone a criminal background check.

Night Time Safety Tips• Walk in well lit, well traveled areas• Walk with a purpose, quickly and confidently• Walk with a friend• Be aware of your surroundings• Pay attention to cars or pedestrians in the area• If you think you are being followed, immediately dial 911, or if a blue emer-

gency phone is nearby press the button for assistance. Know the location of the phones (PDF map).

• Avoid areas containing a large amount of vegetative growth (shrubs, bushes, trees)

• Carry a cell phone with you but be aware, talking on phones while walking is a distraction from possible danger

Reporting an Emergency• All emergencies should be reported directly to the police by dialing 2911 from any

campus phone or dialing (262) 595-2911 from a cell phone.• “Blue Phones” emergency phones are located throughout campus and will dial

directly to the University Police Department.• Report suspicious activity immediately to the University Police Department at

(262) 595-2911.• Report any crime, whether you are a victim or a witness, to 911 or (262) 595-

2911. You may also use our website to report a crime.• Dialing 911 directly will connect you to Kenosha Joint Services Dispatch.

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Don’t Get Hurt... Get Alert!The University of Wisconsin-Parkside has partnered with Rave Mobile Safety to provide an emergency alert system capable of delivering messages to your UW-P and personal email addresses, as well as to your cell phone. This system keeps you informed of safety issues on campus such as emergencies and weather related class cancellations.

New Users:

q Click the Login/Signup link below and login with your normal UW-P username and password. (Tip: Your UW-P username is the portion of your email address before the @ symbol.)

q Upon login you will be prompted to accept terms of service and then be allowed to update your contact information via the “My Account” tab.

q Once you have entered your mobile phone number you will be sent a text message with a verification code which must be entered back into the Rave site to begin service.

Existing Ranger Alert users: You do not have to take any action to continue service but we do recommend logging in with the above instructions to ensure that your contact information is up-to-date.

https://www.uwp.edu/departments/ safety/ranger.alert/

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CALCULATE YOUR GPA(Grade Point Average) Your GPA is an average of the grades you have earned. Follow these steps to figure out your GPA .

The GPA is calculated by dividing the total number of Grade Points earned by the total number of credits attempted.

A = 4.00 ptsA- = 3.67 ptsB+ = 3.33 ptsB = 3.00 ptsB- = 2.67 ptsC+ = 2.33 ptsC = 2.00 ptsC- = 1.67 ptsD+ = 1.33 ptsD = 1.00 ptsD- = 0.67 ptsF = 0.00 pts

EXAMPLE Credits Multiplied Course Quality by Grade Equals pointsMATH 111 4 X C (2.00) = 8POLS 3 X B (3.00) = 9ENGL 101 3 X A (4.00) = 12Total Credits = 10 Total Grade Points = 29Grade point average is 2.7

WORKSHEETSKILLS REQUIREMENT Course Semester Credits Grade1. Writing Skills ENGL 101 _______ ________ ________ ________ _ Required within first 60 credits2. Computational Skills Math 111 or Math 0102 _______ ________ ________ ________ Required within first 60 credits3. Reading Skills Requirement Required within first 2 semesters _______ ________ ________ ________ (Placement determined by ACT or placement scores)4. Information Literacy _________ online test Required within first 60 credits

FOREIGN LANGUAGE _______ ________ ________ ________ REQUIREMENT(2 semesters of the same foreign language if not met through high school) ETHNIC DIVERSITY _______ ________ ________ ________ REQUIREMENT

GENERAL EDUCATION/DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS 1. Humanities and the Arts ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ 2. Social/Behavioral Science _______ ________ ________ ________

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_______ ________ ________ ________3. Natural Science _______ ________ ________ ________

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A minimum of 12 credits required from at least three different departments/programs

A minimum of 12 credits required from at least three different departments/programs

A minimum of 12 credits required from at least three different departments/programs

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ADVISING TIMELINE

By the end of ROAR/ Be introduced to the primary values of a University Transfer Transition education and the learning available through advising.

Register for classes.

Immediately after your Print out your course schedule. Check your orientation Ranger email & SOLAR accounts. Sign up for Rang-

erTrak (Visit The Advising and Career Center to get registered). Set up your advising/registration folder. Make follow up calls/emails for any remaining questions.

Prior to Ranger Welcome Study the catalog for learning opportunities and career possibilities, contact the Advising and Career Center staff. Purchase books and materials for registered classes.

During the first weeks See your advisor to assess your new courses and study of the new semester strategies. Learn your instructors’ names and study

your course syllabi. Explore student organizations. Establish an effective study/work schedule. Set up tu-toring times. Get in the habit of checking your SOLAR, Ranger email, and RangerTrak accounts regularly (at least once a week).

Before the 7th week See your advisor if you are having academic difficulties; of the semester Friday of the seventh week is usually the last date to drop a class. Check RangerTrak for employment opportunities.

During the 8th-10th Make an appointment with your advisor to plan your weeks of the semester registration for next semester. Need a job? Check RangerTrak. Get involved with internships or volunteering.

Prior to the last week Double check your schedule for this semester on your of the semester SOLAR account; no changes in your schedule can be made after the last day of class meetings.

Before and during Develop a plan—and use it—for effective use of your finals week study time.

WORKSHEETSKILLS REQUIREMENT Course Semester Credits Grade1. Writing Skills ENGL 101 _______ ________ ________ ________ _ Required within first 60 credits2. Computational Skills Math 111 or Math 0102 _______ ________ ________ ________ Required within first 60 credits3. Reading Skills Requirement Required within first 2 semesters _______ ________ ________ ________ (Placement determined by ACT or placement scores)4. Information Literacy _________ online test Required within first 60 credits

FOREIGN LANGUAGE _______ ________ ________ ________ REQUIREMENT(2 semesters of the same foreign language if not met through high school) ETHNIC DIVERSITY _______ ________ ________ ________ REQUIREMENT

GENERAL EDUCATION/DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS 1. Humanities and the Arts ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ 2. Social/Behavioral Science _______ ________ ________ ________

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_______ ________ ________ ________3. Natural Science _______ ________ ________ ________

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During your second Know and use the above effectively every semester.semester Seek advice from multiple reliable resources.

Find out about add/drop dates early. Refer to the cata-log and course schedule for course major information and for University policies and procedures

During your second year Complete your skills requirements (math, reading & writing, foreign language). Make progress toward general education require-ments. Explore possible majors/minors/certificates through courses, Career Center resources, and conversations with faculty/staff. Develop professional and educational relationships with your faculty.

Upon completion Declare your major through the “plan declaration” form of 60 credits(available in the Academic Advising and Career Center and online at our website) Contact the Academic Advising & Career Center for resume assistance and job search strategies.

Between 60 & 90 credits Develop student activity, volunteer, paid, or internship opportunities in your major and minor interest areas.

After completing 84 credits Apply for graduation, be aware of deadline dates!

After graduation Commit to aiding other students in their education! Graduating students complete Grad Survey.

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FOUR YEAR CAREER PLAN

First Year – ASSESS and EXPLORE

Second Year – DECIDE

Register for Freshman Foundation Career Path

Meet with your Academic Advisor about your goals and aspirations, and how what you are doing now can help you reach them.

Talk to family and community members about how they chose their majors and/or careers.

Identify interests, skills & values by:• Completing assessments available in the Advising and Career Center.• Establishing key relationships with faculty, your advisor, and career staff who can help you.

Research majors and related careers by:• Attending workshops offered by the Advising and Career Center. Check their website for dates and information. www.uwp.edu, keyword: advising and career• Stopping by the Advising and Career Center office, Wyllie D175,

which features our library with over 300 selections on career topics.• Completing assessments available in the Advising and Career Center.• Discussions with faculty and staff regarding areas of academic

and career interest.• Developing personally & professionally by joining student

organizations. Start by attending the Student Organization Fair during the second week of the semester.

Retain syllabi, papers, presentation outlines, and job descriptions to make a portfolio. Use these documents to put together a resume. Schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor.

Meet with a Career Counselor on topics ranging from major selection options, resume building, networking, job search, and many more.

Take courses in subjects of interest and/or within your chosen major(s) and/or minor(s).

Build experience by job shadowing and/or conducting informational interviews with local businesses, organizations, and alumni mentors. This will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions about a specific field, see firsthand what the job entails, and reflect on the experience.• Meet with a Career Counselor who can connect you with additional alumni

or community members.

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Gain experience through student organizations, volunteerism, part-time jobs, or internships.• Search RangerTrak for full time, part-time, seasonal, internship or

volunteer opportunities.• Meet with a Career Counselor who can assist you in finding an

opportunity that matches your goals.

Investigate study abroad options. Contact The Center for International Studies in Tallent Hall, 180.

Continue First Year Activities.

Meet with a Career Counselor on topics ranging from resume and cover letter critique to internship searching and interviewing skills.

Gain experience through internships.• Search for internships via RangerTrak

Acquire career skills through campus organizations.

Study abroad

Research graduate & professional schools.• Stop by the Advising and Career Center which features our library

with over 300 selections on career topics including resources for graduate/professional programs and the application process.

• Attend the Graduate School Series which offers information on writing a personal statement, graduate school applications, ways to pay for graduate school, as well as a graduate school fair. Check the Advising and Career Center website for details. The Graduate School Series if offered each fall.

• Meet individually with a Career Counselor to search programs, discuss the application process and write a personal statement.

Meet with a Career Counselor to finalize your resume and cover letter, discuss job search strategies or graduate school, schedule a mock interview and prepare/practice your networking introduction (30 second commercial/elevator pitch).

Acquire career skills through campus organizations.

Network, network, network

Third Year – FOCUS

Fourth Year – SEEK

FOUR YEAR CAREER PLAN cont’d

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It’s free!THE STUDENT HEALTH &

COUNSELING CENTERThe staff includes nurse practitioners, a registered nurse, counselors, certified alcohol and other drug counselors, a colaborating physician and a consulting psychiatritrist.

Objectives • Provide high quality care for the physical, emotional,

and mental health needs of students. • Provide comprehensive and safe intervention to

students with identified needs. • Deliver preventive health education programs activities

that will influence positive life style choices and support retention efforts.

• Foster collaborative work with the university and surrounding community.

ServicesOur services are confidential and any enrolled UW-P student is eligible to make an appointment. • There is no charge to students for a counseling

sessions, however, appointments are required. We have a short term counseling model and depending on the level of care required students may need to be referred to off campus providers.

• We have walk in visits available Monday thru Friday and will make every attempt to see students who are ill the same day.

• There is no charge for basic health care visits but minimal fees are charged for immunizations, physical exams, lab tests, medication and supplies.

• Appointments are required for some health care visits. Please call our office to determine availability of the providers.

LocationEast of Tallent Hall (see campus map). Walk, take the UW-P shuttle bus, or your own car (parking is convenient!).Tel: (262) 595-2366

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PARKSIDE RANGER TERMS

ACSK Courses in the Academic Skills Program provide supportive services to students’ development in the areas of writing, reading, mathematics and/or study skills and are part of a sequence designed to help students satisfy the university’s competence requirements.

Campus Cash Declining balance debit account automatically assigned to Ranger Card that is used to pay for on-campus purchases including computer lab printing, photocopying, laundry and dining.

CART Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for Arts and Humanities, formerly Communication Arts building

Chancellor President of the UniversityCourse Catalog Biennial (every two years) publication of UW-Parkside

information, programs and policies including degree, major, minor and certificate requirements and course descriptions.

Course Schedule Publication of registration policies and courses offered each semester. Updated information is maintained in SOLAR.

D2L Desire2Learn Online course management system used by some instructors to provide course materials and assignments.

DARS Degree Audit Report System Report of all courses a student has taken and progress towards degree, major and minor requirements.

Dean The head of a collection of departments called a college at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. We have 4 deans heading four colleges and one Dean of Students

Dining Dollars Declining balance account assigned to Ranger Card with purchase of a Dining Plan that pre-deposits funds for use at any on-campus dining location.

DV Designation for courses fulfilling the Ethnic Diversity graduation requirement.

Enrollment Appt The date and time you can register for the next semester of classes. Found in Solar

Faculty Academic staff at the University of Wisconsin-ParksideFAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid Application required for students to be eligible for federal

student aid.FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Federal legislation governing and protecting students’ rights

regarding their individual educational records.Gen Ed The General Education program provides a liberal arts

education establishing knowledge and fundamental skills through completion of the distribution requirements.

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Green Sheet Green 11” x 17” document used to state and explain General Education distribution requirements (Including approved courses) and graduation requirements.

GRNQ Greenquist HallMOLN Molinaro HallPD UW-Parkside Police DepartmentRANG Ranger HallRanger Alert UW-Parkside emergency alert system delivering messages to

e-mail addresses and cell phones (Optional-see page 21)Ranger Card Student ID cardRanger Host Student leaders for ROAR and Ranger Welcome.Ranger Link Externship/job shadowing experience program offered by the

Advising and Career Center.Ranger Mail UW-Parkside e-mail system for students, faculty and staff,

serves as official form of communication with students.Ranger News UW-Parkside’s student newspaperRanger One FDIC-insured checking account (through Higher One) assigned

to Account Ranger Card with acceptance of the account.RangerTrak (RT) Online listing of jobs, internships and volunteer positions.Ranger Welcome Fall program for all incoming students to get ready for the start

of UW-Parkside. Fall 2013: Monday & Tuesday, September 2-3Resident Advisors Student leaders in on-campus housing who provide support, (RA) information and assistance to residents.ROAR Ranger Orientation Advising & Registration.

Program for new first-year students where they learn about campus, transitioning to college, degree requirements and register for courses.

SAC Sports and Activity CenterSCTR Student CenterSHCC Student Health and Counseling CenterSOLAR Student On Line Access to Ranger System

Online record system where students can register for classes, review financial aid awards, purchase parking permits, and perform other day-to-day tasks.

STAR Student Transfer Assessment ReportTLNT Tallent HallThe Den Lower level of Student CenterTIS Transfer Information SystemTransfer Orientation program for students transferring to UW-P from Transition other colleges where they register for classes.UNION Student CenterWork-Study Need-based form of financial aid allowing students working on or

off campus to be paid from a mix of federal and institutional funds.WYLL Wyllie Hall

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TIPS FOR COMMUTERSAcademic Support The mission of Tutoring Services is to provide easily assessable academic support that promotes scholarly competency and success. Appointments recommended.Parkside Academic Resource Center (including the Ranger Writing Center)Wyllie D180262-595-2044tutoring.center@uwp.edu

Student Health and Counseling CenterHealth & Counseling Services are available to all registered students including commuters. It is located east of Tallent Hall in a separate building. Appointments are required for all counseling visits. You can schedule a health care visit with one of the nurse practitioners. Walk-in appointments are available Monday thru Friday. We will make every attempt to see students who are ill, the same day.Please call (262)595-2366 to set up an appointment or check availability.

EmploymentRegister for RangerTrak at http://www.uwp.edu/employment to learn how to apply for campus employment for students. There is also student employment within Residence Life, Student Activities, and the Parkside Student Center. Information about these jobs are on the same web page.

BookstoreThe Parkside Bookstore is located in the entrance of the Student Center off of the Atrium. They are open to students and the general public for text books and college gear. Store hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 am until 6 pm, Friday 8:30 am -4 pm and closed Satruday and Sunday. At the beginning of each semester they have extended hours. The book store website can be found at www.uwp.edy, key word ”bookstore”.

LibraryThe Parkside Library is located in Wyllie Hall. The entrance is off of Upper Main Place on the L1 level. There are three floors in the library where students can study and use resources and study rooms. The hours are Monday - Thursday 7:45 am - 10:30 pm, Friday 7:45 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Sunday 2:00pm - 10:30 pm.

Credit Union Educators Credit Union is located in the Student Center next to the bookstore in Suite D108. Hours of operations are Monday - Friday — 8:00 am - 5:00 pmServices include ATM, After Hours Depository, Notary & Signature Guarantor Services, Coin Counting, Debit Card Re-PIN & Emergency Card, Instant Issue Debit Card Replacement, Mortgage & Investment Services by Appointment.

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Dining ServicesApply for one of 3 plans ranging in cost from $150 - $350. Apply at www.uwp.edu/dining . To pay for a meal, you simply hand your Ranger Card to the cashier, who will verify the picture. Tell the cashier that you are paying for the meal with your ‘dining dollars’. The cashier will swipe the Ranger Card through a card reader and the dollar amount will automatically be deducted from the balance. If at any time you would like to check the balance of your plan, you can have a cashier check your balance or stop by the Campus Concierge or Cashier’s Office (proper identification is required) or visit the Online Card Office.

If you bring your lunch with you there are 3 microwaves available for you to use. Locations are in the Brickstone behind the pizza area where you turn in dishes, in the dining area outside of Wylie Market and in the vending machine area in Molinaro Hall on the D level.

Technical supportAny student with email or campus account problems can get help at Technical Support located in Wyllie D150. Other personal computer problems are not handled by any official campus department.

Parking:Parking permits are required to park in the UW-P lots from Monday - Friday, 6 am - 6:30 pm. Lots are closed from 2 am - 6 am. Housing parking lots require permits 24/7. We have a special discount parking permit on sale for Commuter Students only. The permit is $95.00 for a full year and is valid only in the Tallent Hall parking lot. The Tallent lot is located east of Wood Road. This lot is a short 8 minute walk from the main complex, or you can ride on our shuttle bus that arrives every 10 minutes. The shuttle bus runs from Tallent Hall parking lot to the academic complex and SAC from 7:45 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m. on Friday. It does not run from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Shuttle also makes weekday stops from Tallent Hall to Taylor & Meachem roads in Racine at 7:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m..

Purchase your reduced parking permit at the UW Parkside Police Department located on the East side of Tallent Hall and pay by cash, check, credit card, or post to your student account. You may also purchase a discount permit on campus at our convenient sales table outside the bookstore in the Student Center. This table will be staffed during the first week of class and the only method of payment accepted at this location will be posting to your student account.

Limited quantities of this amazing deal are available so act fast! They will be sold on a first come basis at the Police Department in Tallent Hall..

Academic Advising & Career Center WYLL D175 595-2040Admissions & New Student Services SCTR D105 595-2355Athletics, Athletics Office SAC 595-2245Bookstore SCTR D102 595-2301Campus Concierge SCTR D110 595-2307Campus Events Hotline 595-2408Campus General 595-2345Campus Police—Non-Emergency TLNT 188 595-2455Campus Police—Emergency TLNT 188 595-2911Cashier’s Office WYLL D193 595-2258Disability Services WYLL D175 595-2372First Year Experience SCTR D105 595-2721Health Insurance SHCC 595-2366Honors Program MOLN 367 595-2430Learning Assistance WYLL 107 595-2370Library- Hours WYLL 150 595-2649LGBTQ Resource Center WYLL D171 595-2456Library- Reference WYLL 150 595-2360Lost & Found SCTR D110 595-2345Multicultural Student Affairs WYLL D182 595-2731Ranger Card SCTR D111 595-2307Registrar’s Office WYLL D187 595-2284Residence Life RANG 36 595-2320Scholarships and Financial Aid Office WYLL 3309 595-2574Student Activities Office SCTR L104 595-2278Student Health & Counseling Center SHCC 595-2366Parkside Academic Resource Center WYLL D180 595-2044Volunteer Program WYLL D175 595-2011Women’s Center WYLL CONCOURSE 595-2170Ranger Writing Center WYLL 107 595-2370

TLNT - Tallent HallSHCC - Student Health & Counseling CenterRANG - Ranger HallCART - Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for Arts and Humanities

ACADEMIC & OTHER SERVICESWYLL - Wyllie HallSAC - Sports & Activities CenterMOLN - Molinaro HallGRNQ - Greenquist HallSCTR - Student Center