PARENT HANDBOOK2021
DEAR AGGIE PARENT
WELCOME TO UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, HOME OF THE AGGIES.
We hope the next few years are full of learning and growth for your student, and that you feel welcomed as a member of the Aggie family. As the parent of an Aggie, I have seen firsthand the personal growth that occurs as students participate in the learning, discovery, and engagement available at this world- class university.
Students regularly cite parents among the greatest influences in their lives. We recognize you are a tremendous partner in helping your student reach his or her goals. We thank you for your influence and support as your student experiences both the successes and challenges that will shape his or her experience as a learner. Whether you are a returning parent, a first-time parent, or alumni, this handbook will provide you with resources and information to help support your student's transition to college.
While the past year was challenging, we are anticipating fall semester back in the classroom and looking forward to offering students a more traditional Aggie experience. Our campus community has shown enormous resilience during the pandemic, and we are excited to come together again on campus. To stay up-to-date on the university’s plans, please visit usu.edu/parents, subscribe to the Aggie Parent and Family Podcast, and join the Parent and Family Network for regular newsletter communications.
Welcome to Utah State, and welcome to the Aggie family.
Sincerely,
Noelle E. Cockett, President
PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 1 USU PARENT & FAMILY MISSION & OUTCOMES The USU Parent & Family Programs Mission is to serve families through programming designed to equip parents with resources they need to help their student succeed at Utah State University. We do this by providing Parent Orientation, Parent Publications & Podcasts, and Deferment & Leave of Absence Outreach. We provide parents and families with these resources to promote student success and independence at any stage in their student’s academic career at Utah State University.
Parent & Family Outcomes • How will becoming an educated person help my student flourish personally, To empower parents and families civically, and professionally? to navigate this new part of their student’s life. 2. How can I intentionally engage in ways that will help my student be To understand the structure and mission of successful? the university. • What does an intentional college parent To assist parents in helping their student look like? to become a learner. • How do I best support my student To learn intentional practices and along their path to becoming an behaviors that parents and families can educated person? What might interfere? engage in and not engage in to support their student along their path to becoming • How do I know if my student is an educated person. being successful?
To discover the resources that are 3. How do I take advantage of the available for parents to help their resources available to both parents student succeed. and students?
To help parents become a part of the • What resources are available to parents Aggie Family. of college students?
Parent & Family Big Questions • How do I balance being an involved parent while helping my student 1. How can a university education develop or maintain their translate into success for my independence? student? • How can I support my student as they • What is an educated person? connect to, participate in, and create communities that contribute to success • How do general education, the major, and belonging? and the overall student experience help my student become an educated person?
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4 | PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS A Breakdown of USU's Resources
WELCOME RESOURCES
1 Dear Aggie Parent 30 Academic Support usu.edu/academic-support 2 USU Parent & Family Mission & Outcomes 32 USU Libraries libraries.usu.edu 6 USU Alumni Association usu.edu/alumni 34 Undergraduate Research research.usu.edu/ 8 Parent Orientation undergradresearch/ 9 Advice for an Aggie Parent 36 Disability Resource Center usu.edu/drc 10 Navigating the Parent Handbook 38 Housing & Residence Life usu.edu/housing 39 Housing & Dining Map STUDENT SERVICES 40 Dining Services dining.usu.edu What Is Connections 11 42 Student Health & Wellness 12 Academics health.usu.edu 14 Finances 44 Counseling & Psychological usu.edu/registrar/tuition Services (CAPS) 17 Student Money counseling.usu.edu Management Center 46 Campus Safety usu.edu/smmc usu.edu/campus-life/safety 18 FERPA 47 Sexual Misconduct usu.edu/registrar/ferpa-info sexualrespect.usu.edu 20 Campus Recreation 49 Campus Store usu.edu/campusrec usucampusstore.com 22 Student Involvement 49 TSC Post Office ususa.usu.edu distribution.usu.edu 24 Student ID Card usucard.usu.edu 51 Academic Calendar 25 Career Services 52 COVID-19 usu.edu/careerservices covid19.usu.edu 26 Campus Map 28 Student Center Map
PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 5 USU Alumni Association usu.edu/alumni
AGGIE The USU Alumni Association is located in the ICE CREAM Alumni Center. If you're on campus, stop by the 750 N. 1200 E. front desk for a free Aggie Ice Cream coupon. Logan, UT 84322 (See our map pg 26) WHAT IS AN AGGIE MAY – SEPTEMBER M-F 9 am - 10 pm Aggie: an agricultural school or college; SAT 10 am - 10 pm also: a student at such an institution. SUN Closed “When I ask people where they went to school, they OCTOBER – APRIL always reply, "I’m an Aggie." People do not just M-F 9 am - 9 pm graduate from USU; it becomes a way of life. SAT 10 am - 9 pm I will forever bleed blue!” SUN Closed – Sian Smith CALL THE STORE 888.586.2735 “Being an Aggie means you are part of something larger than yourself. You are part of the Aggie family, connected to other Aggies around the world. It AGGIE changes you forever. It becomes who you are. CHOCOLATE Suddenly ‘I’m an Aggie!’ takes on a whole new FACTORY meaning.” 1111 N 800 E – Scott Olson Suite A104 Logan, UT 84341 (See our map pg 26) JOIN THE AGGIE NETWORK
HOURS Joining The Aggie Network puts students in touch with USU alumni, faculty/staff and other professionals eager M-F 2 - 8 pm SAT 11 am - 8 pm to help you expand your professional network, learn SUN Closed about new job and internship opportunities and seek HOLIDAYS Closed career advice from a community of fellow Aggies.
CALL THE STORE USU ALUMNI OFFICE 435.797.6427 7500 Old Main Hill 435.797.2055 [email protected] [email protected]
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PARENT ORIENTATION The college years are a time of transition for young people and their parents. There is no way to move through such an important passage without some feelings of dislocation and loss. But information and insight can help parents negotiate this significant and often neglected phase of their children’s lives. – Karen Coburn & Madge Treeger “Letting Go: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the College Years”
STAY CONNECTED usu.campusesp.com
Join the Parent & Family Network to receive customized, timely communications about news, deadlines, campus resources, and more. Subscribe to the Aggie Parent and Family podcast on all major platforms for practical advice about topics ranging from campus safety, academic advising, diversity and inclusion, and the best ways to support your student. ADVICE FOR AN AGGIE PARENT usu.edu/parents/tips
SOME BASIC ENCOURAGE WHAT USU IS DOING FACTS PARENTS STUDENTS TO DO TO HELP STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: THE FOLLOWING: GRADUATE: • People with bachelor’s • Enroll in USU 1010: • The University Catalog degrees earn about University Connections. has suggested 4-year $1 million more in plans for each major • Meet with an additional income over (see catalog.usu.edu advisor to create an their lifetime than and select Degree academic plan. those without. Maps). • Enroll in 15 credits • Financial difficulties • Thrive.usu.edu helps each semester (or 30 are the number one students do more credits each year). reason students drop than just survive. out, according to • Complete the FAFSA This includes a media self-reported data. each fall, even if they library full of stories of don’t think they are persistence. • Nationally, less than Pell-eligible. (Most 60% of students who • USU has a variety of scholarships require begin a 4-year degree resources found in this a completed FAFSA.) complete it within guidebook. Student 6 years. • Go to usu.edu/ fees help pay for these scholarships each services, so students • Students who feel a January to find and should use them. connection to campus apply for scholarships. and engage with • For more tips on co- and extra-curricular • Get involved with helping your student activities are more likely co- and extra-curricular succeed at every to graduate. activities (this includes stage in their college clubs, intramural sports, career, visit usu.edu/ research with faculty, parents/tips. leadership, etc.). • Create a 4-year financial plan.
PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 9 NAVIGATING THE PARENT HANDBOOK This handbook is designed to be a supplement to the Parent Orientation held before the beginning of the semester. Please use this during and after the orientation in order to stay informed, and as a resource in supporting your student throughout the year.
STUDENT PARENT & FAMILY THE ULTIMATE ORIENTATION WEEKEND PARENT RESOURCE & TRANSITION usu.edu/parentsweekend usu.edu/parents SERVICES (SOTS) This website is a great Football, food, photos, and family. usu.edu/sots place for parents to find We designate one weekend a year information regarding: Please feel free to contact for the whole family to celebrate us if you have any questions being an Aggie. Orientation about the orientation and * transition process. Academic Calendar Aggie Football Game * * Advising & Other Athletic Events * Leave of Absence * Pre-Game BBQ * * Frequently Asked * Pictures on the “A” Questions Parent Newsletter * Library Tour * Online Version of Cache Valley Events * * this Handbook * And More…
STUDENT ORIENTATION & TRANSITION SERVICES TSC 105 • 435.797.0283 [email protected]
10 | PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 WHAT IS WHAT CAN MY STUDENT CONNECTIONS EXPECT? USU 1010 Connections is a two-credit academic 2-Credit * Academic Course course designed to ease your student’s transition * Ease into college to Utah State. It is an optional course, but is highly life at USU * Discussing habits recommended to gain an edge and learn exactly of mind what it takes to be successful at USU. * Interactive learning * Navigating online tools * Finding classes and resources on campus "My instructor was very effective in helping me transition to * Class of Utah State University. She helped us know how to read a class approximately 30 syllabus and encouraged us to stay organized. She gave us a students taste of different programs we can become involved in, such * A faculty mentor as the Honors Program, the Service-Learning Program, and * A peer mentor the Study Abroad Program. She helped us know what to expect and what we needed to do to be ready for college."
–First-Year Connections Student
PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 11 Academics Along with graduation requirements listed in the catalog, all students must complete university studies requirements. These are tracked in each student's Degree Works profile.
UNIVERSITY STUDIES
GENERAL EDUCATION DEPTH EDUCATION
Competency Requirements Integrated Studies Breadth Requirements Communications Requirement Intensive CI
Creative Arts BCA Quantitative Intensive QI Communications Literacy 1 CL1 Humanities BHU Quantitative Literacy QL Depth Courses Communications Life Sciences BLS DHA, DSC, DSS Literacy 1 CL2
Physical Sciences BPS
Social Sciences BSS
American Institutions BAI
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
GENERAL CATALOG DEGREE WORKS catalog.usu.edu Degree Works is a degree auditing report that can show Find policies and procedures, students their progress toward as well as program and their degree. It allows them course information. to look at other majors to see how many of the requirements DEGREE FINDER they have fulfilled. It also has a planning tool that can allow usu.edu/degrees students and advisors to plan Degree Finder helps students’ schedules for students search through over future semesters. 159 undergraduate degrees to find the perfect fit. Degree Works can be found in the student’s Banner account in myUSU.
12 | PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 WHY STUDENTS NEED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Students and parents sometimes question the need for general education classes that appear to have little relevance to a student's major or career. The data in the table below* demonstrates the remarkable overlap between 21st century job skills and general education outcomes.
EMPLOYERS' DESIRED GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS FROM GRADUATES OUTCOMES • Written (78%) and oral communication (90%) • Written (99%) and oral communication skills (75%) • Critical thinking and analytical reasoning (84%) • Critical thinking and analytical reasoning (98%) • Ability to work with numbers and stats (55%) • Quantitative reasoning skills (94%) • Broad knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences (78%) • Knowledge of science, mathematics, humanities, and arts (85-92%) • Global issues and knowledge about societies and cultures outside the U.S. (23%) • Knowledge of global world cultures (89%) • Ethical judgment and decision-making (87%) • Ethical reasoning skills (75%) • Information literacy (79%) • Information literacy skills (76%) • Civic knowledge, skills essential for contributing to • Civic engagement and competence (63%) the community and our democratic society (86%) • Integration of learning across disciplines (68%) • Solving complex problems (70%) and analyzing and application beyond the classroom (65%) and problem-solving with people from different backgrounds (73%) • Knowledge of technology (49%) • Stay current on changing tech/applications to workplace (73%)
*SOURCES:
Association of American Colleges & Universities National Key findings of Member Institutions
aacu.org/sites/default/files/files/LEAP/2015_Survey_Report2_GEtrends.pdf
AAC&U Key Findings from 2015 and 2018 Surveys of Employers
aacu.org/research/2018-future-of-work
aacu.org/leap/public-opinion-research/2015-survey-results.
PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 13 Finances OTHER usu.edu/registrar/tuition EXPENSES
UNDERGRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE Paying for college can be a source of apprehension for both parents and students. Let us take some of the mystery out of the process by explaining the charges you can expect. TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS approx. $200-500/ TUITION AND FEES semester (pg. 49) Save money by shopping Each year the university publishes a tuition and fee table outlining around, renting, buying charges students pay based on the number of credits they take. used, or selling books back These charts show not only tuition, but also student fees each student to the Campus Store at the end of the semester. Course pays per semester to maintain campus services and resources. Some materials purchased at the courses also have additional course fees for things not covered by Campus Store are tax-free. tuition, such as lab supplies or PE equipment.
Resident Nonresident International Credit Hours Total Fees Tuition Tuit + Fees Tuition Tuit + Fees Tuition Tuit + Fees 1 $ 302.46 $ 687.93 $ 990.39 $ 2,061.33 $ 2,363.79 $ 2,176.93 $ 2,479.39 2 $ 316.67 $ 949.82 $ 1,266.49 $ 2,897.42 $ 3,214.09 $ 3,061.31 $ 3,377.98 3 $ 330.88 $ 1,211.71 $ 1,542.59 $ 3,733.51 $ 4,064.39 $ 3,945.69 $ 4,276.57 PARKING 4 $ 345.09 $ 1,473.60 $ 1,818.69 $ 4,569.60 $ 4,914.69 $ 4,830.07 $ 5,175.16 On-campus Permit: $75-300/school year. 5 $ 359.30 $ 1,735.49 $ 2,094.79 $ 5,405.69 $ 5,764.99 $ 5,714.45 $ 6,073.75 Visit parking.usu.edu for 6 $ 373.51 $ 1,997.38 $ 2,370.89 $ 6,241.78 $ 6,615.29 $ 6,598.83 $ 6,972.34 more information.
7 $ 387.72 $ 2,259.27 $ 2,646.99 $ 7,077.87 $ 7,465.59 $ 7,483.21 $ 7,870.93 Save money by leaving 8 $ 401.93 $ 2,521.16 $ 2,923.09 $ 7,913.96 $ 8,315.89 $ 8,367.59 $ 8,769.52 the car at home and using 9 $ 416.14 $ 2,783.05 $ 3,199.19 $ 8,750.05 $ 9,166.19 $ 9,251.97 $ 9,668.11 Logan’s fare-free bus system or Aggie Blue Bike’s 10 $ 430.35 $ 3,044.94 $ 3,475.29 $ 9,586.14 $ 10,016.49 $ 10,136.35 $ 10,566.70 free bike rental. 11 $ 444.56 $ 3,306.83 $ 3,751.39 $ 10,422.23 $ 10,866.79 $ 11,020.73 $ 11,465.29 12–18 $ 458.77 $ 3,568.72 $ 4,027.49 $ 11,258.32 $ 11,717.09 $ 11,905.11 $ 12,363.88 19 $ 472.98 $ 3,830.61 $ 4,303.59 $ 12,094.41 $ 12,567.39 $ 12,789.49 $ 13,262.47
1. In addition to these regular tuition and fees, there will also be differential tuition for certain courses. 2. Students who live out of state are charged special tuition-only rates for online courses. 3. Charges listed above are per semester. More information can be found at usu.edu/registrar/tuition.
HOUSING AND DINING On-campus Housing and Dining: Prices vary based on room preference and meal plan (pgs 38-40).
On-campus housing includes city utilities, gas, cable TV, internet, and free laundry facilities.
Save money by using the Aggie Express account for regular food purchases. around campus.
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CREDIT LOAD Because 12-18 credits are the same price, students can save thousands of dollars in tuition and fees by taking 15 credits each semester, rather than 12. Every student is different, but overall, students who take 15 credits have higher GPAs than those who take less. Credits Resident Nonresident
12 CREDITS $40,274.90 $117,170.90 ACCOUNT Per Semester (5 Years) SUMMARY 15 CREDITS $32,219.92 $93,736.72 TouchNet Per Semester (4 Years) TouchNet is a 24 hour service DIFFERENCE $8,054.98 $23,434.18 offered to students and their families for viewing bills, making payments, and managing their student account. FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA) Students can authorize other usu.edu/financialaid individuals, such as parents or grandparents, to create their Complete a FAFSA as early as possible to help you plan financially own login credentials to view for the upcoming school year and meet tuition deadlines. The and make payments on the application is free and online at fafsa.gov. Financial aid counselors can student’s behalf. answer questions about federal aid, and help you navigate the often- overwhelming process of paying for college. usu.edu/registrar/tuition PELL GRANTS STUDENT LOANS Money is given by the Low-interest federal loans government based on financial paid back over 10+ years after need. Does not need to be repaid. leaving school. WORK STUDY SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE Part-time work at the university, TSC 106 awarded based on financial need. 435.797.7171 A completed FAFSA is required. [email protected]
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE SCHOLARSHIPS TSC 106 usu.edu/scholarships 435.797.0173 [email protected] With a few exceptions, incoming student scholarships have been fafsa.gov awarded by the time Aggie Orientation begins. Incoming students were awarded scholarships according to the parameters listed on the admissions page, provided they applied for USU by the deadline. In the future, students can apply for continuing-student scholarships at usu.edu/scholarships. Deadlines vary, but are typically around January or February for the following school year. Check with your local city offices, financial institutions, and employers to see if they offer scholarships.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Students can find on-campus, off-campus, and work-study jobs through the Aggie Handshake link in the MyUSU portal. We recommend full-time students work no more than 20 hours per week in order to maintain balance. PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 15
STUDENT MONEY MANAGEMENT CENTER usu.edu/smmc
The Student Money Management Center (SMMC) helps students assess where they are at financially, make plans for where they want to be, and what they want to accomplish. Financial coaches provide free, confidential, one-on- one counseling sessions to USU students.
CREATE A INCREASE YOUR DECREASE YOUR MONTHLY BUDGET REVENUE EXPENSES
CREATE A LEARN THE PROS LEARN ABOUT YEARLONG PLAN TO AND CONS OF DEBT REPAYMENT PAY FOR COLLEGE STUDENT LOANS PLANS
SCHEDULING STUDENT APPOINTMENTS RESOURCES usu.edu/smmc usu.edu/smmc/resources
It’s normal for students and their parents to have Access online resources to help your students manage questions about finances while in college. Students their finances. should schedule an appointment with a USU financial coach to get those questions answered.
PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 17 FERPA usu.edu/registrar/ferpa-info
WHAT IS FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a U.S. federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. FERPA protects your student’s rights by ensuring we don’t release any information to anyone without their consent; that includes you, as parents. In order for you to have access to this information, your student will need to go to myid.usu.edu, and assign you as a delegate. To find out more about FERPA, visit usu.edu/registrar/ferpa-info.
WHAT IS A DELEGATE A delegate is especially useful for, but not limited to, students who may be taking a leave of absence from the university for church or military service. If your student plans to take a leave of absence, a delegate can assist them in making a smooth transition back to USU by acting on their behalf.
THE ADDING, CHANGING, OR REMOVING OF A SECURITY PHRASE AND/ OR DELEGATES IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT.
WHAT CAN A DELEGATE DO A delegate may act on a students behalf at USU, which means a delegate may: * Have full access to the student's information, * Change or update the student's information, including their password, * Access the student's information in Banner (Access), including their grades and finances, and add or drop classes on the student's behalf.
A few things you may want to know about delegates... * The student will need to create a security phrase in order to create a delegate. * Students should designate only those they can trust as their delegate(s) and/or entrust those individuals with their security phrase.
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CAMPUS RECREATION campusrec.usu.edu Campus Recreation provides wellness and healthy lifestyle-oriented programs, events, and services to USU students and employees.
AGGIE FITNESS & WELLNESS RECREATION For students looking to get CENTER (ARC) or stay in shape, join a class: With 105,000 square feet, our Strength & Conditioning, Core, state-of-the-art facility offers Cycling, HIIT, Kickboxing, plenty of features and gives Powersculpt, Yoga, or Zumba. students a space to recharge the body and clear the mind. CLUB SPORTS * 50 foot climbing wall & rappel ledge A competitive outlet for * Indoor/outdoor students to test their basketball individual and team skills against club teams from other Elevated indoor track * universities. Sports include * Weight & cardio rooms baseball, cycling, hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rodeo, Lighted sand volleyball * rugby, soccer (M), swimming, * Fitness studios & classes ultimate, and volleyball.
AQUATICS INTRAMURALS A 6-lane, 25-yard lap pool with Students can enjoy co-ed, high and low diving boards, and male-, and female-only a 6-lane leisure pool. Classes competitive sports. Students and lessons, water aerobics, can join a team or create one. kayaking, and specialized Sports include flag football, programming like log rolling. soccer, futsal, volleyball, basketball, softball, and tennis.
USU CAMPUS RECREATION 805 E 700 N, ARC 435.797.1503 [email protected]
20 | PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 OUTDOOR PROGRAMS (OP) Located inside the ARC, OP offers all of the gear students need for camping, climbing, winter excursions, or a day on the water. Our guided trips give a once-in-a-lifetime experience to meet friends, create long-lasting memories, and explore new adventures.
• Raft the Snake River • Bike & hike at Moab • Snowshoe in Logan Canyon • Cross country ski at the Tetons • Climb the City of Rocks in Idaho • Canyoneer at Zion National Park • Kayak at Lake Powell STUDENT INVOLVEMENT involvement.usu.edu
USU STUDENT ASSOCIATION (USUSA) USUSA is an organization made by the students, for the students, because of students. Every student at USU is a member of the association and can actively participate in all activities, committees, clubs, events, and initiatives.
STUDENT FRATERNITIES STUDENT CLUBS GOVERNMENT & SORORITIES & ORGANIZATIONS • Executive Council • Kappa Delta involvement.usu.edu/clubs • Academic Senate • Theta Nu Xi Inc. • Student Traditions, • Delta Sigma Phi ANNUAL CHEER WITH EVENTS Activities & Series • Phi Gamma Delta THE HURD Board • Weeks of Welcome • Psi Sigma Phi Inc. One of the best student • Big Agg Show sections in the nation. SCHOLARSHIPS • Sigma Phi Epsilon • Sophomore Scholarship • College Weeks • Gary Chambers • Day on the Quad OTHER PROGRAMS Endowment & SERVICES • Homecoming Week ALWAYS • USUSA Student • Aggie Blue Leadership • The HOWL SOMETHING Involvement Leadership Conference TO DO • Festival of Trees More than 100 student • The HURD • Mardi Gras activities and events STUDENT MEDIA • Graduate Student per year. • Black & White • Aggie Radio Representation Jazz Night JOIN A CLUB • Blue Light Media • Public Relations • Poetry & a Beverage Nearly 100 student-run • Sales & Marketing & Marketing (PoBev) clubs. • The Utah Statesman • Government Relations • Lectures GET FUNDED Council • Robins Awards $420,000 awarded SPIRIT SQUAD • President’s Cabinet • End of Year Bash in scholarships and • Cheer Squad • Free Legal for Students • Traditions Week research funding. • Mascot-Big Blue • Aggiette Dance Team • Services • Logan City Limits • MyVoice
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP OFFICE TSC 326 435.797.2912 [email protected]
AGGIE BLUE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE involvement.usu.edu AUGUST 23-24, 2021 USU’s premier student leadership conference targeted toward incoming freshmen. For students interested in leadership and becoming student leaders. Registration is $75 and includes meals, t-shirt and other conference supplies.
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Student ID Card usucard.usu.edu
A PASSPORT TO CAMPUS The USU Card is the official ID card of all USU students, faculty and staff. It functions as a library card, meal AGGIE card, activities card, recreation center EXPRESS card, computer access card, health DEBIT PLANS center card, copy card, and more. Aggie Express is a It also tracks declining balance debit account stored accounts and meal plans. on your ID card. Accepted at many locations around THE USU CARD OFFICE campus. ALSO PROVIDES Account is Student Charge Accounts automatically debited * at the time of each Charge up to $1000 of books and supplies transaction. to your Banner Account (letting your loan, scholarship, or financial aid money cover Funds carry over from your expenses). semester to semester. U.S. Passport Services Get a 10% discount * at certain campus * Ticket Sales dining facilities. Aggie Express Add money to your * Aggie Express account at the following locations: * USU Card Office or online at usucard.usu.edu
* Aggie Express deposit machines in the TSC (1st floor by Quickstop) and the Library (left inside entrance by the Information Center)
* For Meal Plan information, see USU CARD OFFICE Campus Dining on TSC 212 Pg. 40 435.797.3852 [email protected]
24 | PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 CAREER SERVICES usu.edu/careerservices
OUR MISSION Empower all students to design their career paths through university-wide career education, employer engagement and access to experiential learning, and post-graduation opportunities.
EXPLORE For those questioning their major or career options. LEARNING For those making progress in their major who want to test out career options. LAUNCH Helping students embark on their first professional job. PIVOT For those already in a career and looking for a change.
Students can drop in for a quick resume/cover letter edit with a graduate career peer Monday–Friday. For updated hours, visit usu.edu/careerservices.
CAREER SERVICES OFFICE University Inn, 102 435.797.7777 [email protected]
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GETTING AROUND Students do not need a car at USU! Save on parking and contribute to cleaner air by using the many free ways to get around Logan. Many students living in the neighborhoods surrounding campus use the CVTD or Aggie Shuttle to get around. Building Index Grid Abbr Name L-3 AGRS Agricultural Sciences Building (Stan L. Albrecht) J-2 FAV Fine Arts-Visual A-3 ASTE Agricultural Systems, Technology & Education J-2 FRR Forage & Range Research (USDA) CACHE VALLEY K-5 AGPT Aggie Parking Terrace I-1 FSL Forestry Science Laboratory F-2 AVAP Aggie Village Apartments K-3 GEOL Geology TRANSIT DISTRICT E-2 AVNT Aggie Village North Townhouses L-2 GREAV Greaves Hall (Ethelyn O.) K-5 AC Alumni Center (David B. Haight) M-4 GNSHD Gun Shed (CVTD) H-3 AGLF Aggie Legacy Fields I-2 HCS Housing Central Suites N-5 AMPH Amphitheatre L-3 HH Huntsman Hall cvtdbus.org K-4 ANSC Animal Science E-2 HSS Housing Support Services K-2 AM Art Museum (Nora Eccles Harrison) I-3 HPER Health, Physical Education & Recreation One of the nation’s only I-4 ARC Aggie Recreation Center J-2 HR Human Resources J-2 ASL Art Sculpture Laboratory J-2 IS Industrial Science fare-free bus systems D-3 ATHC Athletic Complex (Jim & Carol Laub) D-3 ISPC Icon Sports & Performance Center transports students from one G-4 BRASC Bear River Activities & Skills Center I-4 ITC Information / Traffic Control B-3 BBSL Bee Biology & Systematics Laboratory (USDA) J-3 JQL Janet Quinney Lawson end of the valley to the other. J-4 BBPT Big Blue Parking Terrace G-1 JONES Jones Hall (Emma Eccles) Find routes, schedules, and J-3 BNR Biology & Natural Resources (S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney) I-2 JCTN Junction A-3 RGH Research Greenhouses K-3 BTEC Biotechnology Center J-3 LARC Laboratory Animal Research Center G-1 RICH Rich Hall a bus-tracking phone app at D-4 BSH Blue Square Housing J-1 LAEPH Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning House I-2 RICHD Richards Hall (LeGrand) I-2 BULLN Bullen Hall (Herschel Jr.) J-4 LDSI LDS Institute* G-1 SJUAN San Juan Hall cvtdbus.org. L-6 CAINE Caine Home K-3 LIB Library (Merrill-Cazier) K-2 SER Science Engineering Research J-2 CCA Caine College of the Arts J-3 LILLY Lillywhite (Ray L. & Eloise H.) K-1 SMASH Systems, Materials, and Structural Health (SMASH) Laboratory K-2 PERF Caine Performance Hall (Russell/Wanlass) K-5 LLC Living Learning Community A-3 SRL Skaggs Research Laboratory I-3 CCE Center for Clinical Excellence (Sorenson) K-3 LSB Life Sciences Building G-1 SNOW Snow Hall (Alva C.) I-2 CPD Center for Persons with Disabilities M-4 LUNDB Lundberg (W.W.) C-2 SOCCF Soccer Field (Chuck & Gloria Bell) AGGIE SHUTTLE C-3 CSS Campus Services & Storage G-1 LSC Lundstrom Student Center (Helen) C-3 SOFTF Softball Field (LeGrand & LaRee Johnson) Last Updated June 2018 G-3 CEP Central Energy Plant E-3 MAVST Maverik Stadium G-3 SPEC Spectrum (Dee Glen Smith) * Other religious facilities directly adjacent to the B-3 CAP D. Craig Aston Park aggiebus.com E-3 MAVPB Maverik Stadium Press Box C-3 STOR Stores USU campus: I-5 D695A Darwin Avenue Building 695A K-4 MCL Maeser Chemistry Laboratory (Sherwin) D-3 SHWC Student Health & Wellness Center · Faith and Fellowship Center (1315 East 700 North) I-5 D685B Darwin Avenue Building 685B Natural gas-powered shuttles L-2 MERRL Merrill Hall (Laura R.) H-1 SUMMT Summit Hall Near East Campus Office J-5 D655E Darwin Avenue Building 655E J-4 MS Military Science J-4 TSC Taggart Student Center (Glen L.) · Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (581 North 700 East) in run several routes near and G-1 DAVIS Davis Hall L-3 MOEN Moen Hall (Johanna) J-2 TECH Technology front of Aggie Parking Terrace K-2 DCH Daines Concert Hall (Newel G. and Jean C.) G-1 MORGN Morgan Hall B-3 YTGH Teaching Greenhouse (Dale & Adele Young) · St. Jerome Catholic Newman Center (795 North 800 around campus. Track the bus J-3 DE Distance Education B-3 MPS Motor Pool & Storage I-2 TENNC Tennis Courts East) Near HPER Field at aggiebus.com. E-3 DIST Distribution I-2 MVT Mountain View Tower K-3 TEST Testing Center I-3 ECERC Early Childhood Education & Research Center I-2 MDLS Multimedia & Distance Learning Services (Quonset Hut) D-3 TRACK Track (Ralph Maughan) The Utah State University map is produced by the J-1 ECOB East Campus Office Building J-3 NR Natural Resources D-2 TRC Training Center (Stan Laub) USU Public Relations & Marketing Office, 0500 Old L-3 EBB Eccles Business Building (George S. Eccles) I-1 NFS Nutrition & Food Science (C. Anthon Ernstrom) K-1 UCC Utah Conservation Corps Main Hill, Logan, Utah, 84322-0500, phone: 435-797- K-3 ECC Eccles Conference Center (David & Ellen Stoddard) K-2 OBS Observatory K-3 UI University Inn 1351. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. This map K-4 ESLC Eccles Science Learning Center M-6 OMW Old Main West J-2 UR University Reserve may not be reproduced without written consent from AGGIE BLUE BIKES I-2 EBLS Edith Bowen Laboratory School D-3 OSC Olympic Sports Complex J-3 UCUWC University Welcome Center USU Public Relations & Marketing. abb.usu.edu I-3 EDUC Education (Emma Eccles Jones) L-4 MAIN Old Main J-3 UCUWC USU Credit Union K-2 ENGR Engineering Building (Richard & Moonyeen Anderson) C-2 PPRL Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory K-1 UWRL Utah Water Research Laboratory K-2 ENINV Engineering Innovation (David G. Sant) D-2 PRACF Practice Field K-1 UWRLH Utah Water Research Laboratory - Hydraulics Free bike rentals for students K-2 ENLAB Engineering Laboratory (Dean F. Peterson) F-1 PH President’s Home C-2 VDL Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory (Ross A. Smart) and staff, plus education and J-1 FCLT Facilities L-5 PR Public Relations J-3 VSB Veterinary Science & Biology M-6 FCHDW Family, Consumer & Human Development West C-3 PSAF Public Safety K-6 VIC Visitor Information Center expertise to help tune, repair, M-4 FL Family Life K-3 QLIB Quinney Library (Natural Resources Research) H-1 WASAT Wasatch Hall and maintain bicycles. M-6 FLC Family Life Center M-4 RWST Ray B. West G-4 WEC Wayne Estes Center J-4 FH Fieldhouse (George Nelson Recreation Center) C-3 RECYC Recycling Center C-4 WSV West Stadium Villa K-2 FAC Fine Arts Center (Daryl Chase) L-2 REEDR Reeder Hall (Ella V.) K-4 WIDT Widtsoe Hall (John A.) Building Index Grid Abbr Name L-3 AGRS Agricultural Sciences Building (Stan L. Albrecht) J-2 FAV Fine Arts-Visual A-3 ASTE Agricultural Systems, Technology & Education J-2 FRR Forage & Range Research (USDA) K-5 AGPT Aggie Parking Terrace I-1 FSL Forestry Science Laboratory F-2 AVAP Aggie Village Apartments K-3 GEOL Geology E-2 AVNT Aggie Village North Townhouses L-2 GREAV Greaves Hall (Ethelyn O.) K-5 AC Alumni Center (David B. Haight) M-4 GNSHD Gun Shed H-3 AGLF Aggie Legacy Fields I-2 HCS Housing Central Suites N-5 AMPH Amphitheatre L-3 HH Huntsman Hall K-4 ANSC Animal Science E-2 HSS Housing Support Services K-2 AM Art Museum (Nora Eccles Harrison) I-3 HPER Health, Physical Education & Recreation I-4 ARC Aggie Recreation Center J-2 HR Human Resources J-2 ASL Art Sculpture Laboratory J-2 IS Industrial Science D-3 ATHC Athletic Complex (Jim & Carol Laub) D-3 ISPC Icon Sports & Performance Center G-4 BRASC Bear River Activities & Skills Center I-4 ITC Information / Traffic Control B-3 BBSL Bee Biology & Systematics Laboratory (USDA) J-3 JQL Janet Quinney Lawson J-4 BBPT Big Blue Parking Terrace G-1 JONES Jones Hall (Emma Eccles) J-3 BNR Biology & Natural Resources (S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney) I-2 JCTN Junction A-3 RGH Research Greenhouses K-3 BTEC Biotechnology Center J-3 LARC Laboratory Animal Research Center G-1 RICH Rich Hall D-4 BSH Blue Square Housing J-1 LAEPH Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning House I-2 RICHD Richards Hall (LeGrand) I-2 BULLN Bullen Hall (Herschel Jr.) J-4 LDSI LDS Institute* G-1 SJUAN San Juan Hall L-6 CAINE Caine Home K-3 LIB Library (Merrill-Cazier) K-2 SER Science Engineering Research J-2 CCA Caine College of the Arts J-3 LILLY Lillywhite (Ray L. & Eloise H.) K-1 SMASH Systems, Materials, and Structural Health (SMASH) Laboratory K-2 PERF Caine Performance Hall (Russell/Wanlass) K-5 LLC Living Learning Community A-3 SRL Skaggs Research Laboratory I-3 CCE Center for Clinical Excellence (Sorenson) K-3 LSB Life Sciences Building G-1 SNOW Snow Hall (Alva C.) I-2 CPD Center for Persons with Disabilities M-4 LUNDB Lundberg (W.W.) C-2 SOCCF Soccer Field (Chuck & Gloria Bell) C-3 CSS Campus Services & Storage G-1 LSC Lundstrom Student Center (Helen) C-3 SOFTF Softball Field (LeGrand & LaRee Johnson) Last Updated June 2018 G-3 CEP Central Energy Plant E-3 MAVST Maverik Stadium G-3 SPEC Spectrum (Dee Glen Smith) * Other religious facilities directly adjacent to the B-3 CAP D. Craig Aston Park E-3 MAVPB Maverik Stadium Press Box C-3 STOR Stores USU campus: I-5 D695A Darwin Avenue Building 695A K-4 MCL Maeser Chemistry Laboratory (Sherwin) D-3 SHWC Student Health & Wellness Center · Faith and Fellowship Center (1315 East 700 North) I-5 D685B Darwin Avenue Building 685B L-2 MERRL Merrill Hall (Laura R.) H-1 SUMMT Summit Hall Near East Campus Office J-5 D655E Darwin Avenue Building 655E J-4 MS Military Science J-4 TSC Taggart Student Center (Glen L.) · Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (581 North 700 East) in G-1 DAVIS Davis Hall L-3 MOEN Moen Hall (Johanna) J-2 TECH Technology front of Aggie Parking Terrace K-2 DCH Daines Concert Hall (Newel G. and Jean C.) G-1 MORGN Morgan Hall B-3 YTGH Teaching Greenhouse (Dale & Adele Young) · St. Jerome Catholic Newman Center (795 North 800 J-3 DE Distance Education B-3 MPS Motor Pool & Storage I-2 TENNC Tennis Courts East) Near HPER Field E-3 DIST Distribution I-2 MVT Mountain View Tower K-3 TEST Testing Center I-3 ECERC Early Childhood Education & Research Center I-2 MDLS Multimedia & Distance Learning Services (Quonset Hut) D-3 TRACK Track (Ralph Maughan) The Utah State University map is produced by the J-1 ECOB East Campus Office Building J-3 NR Natural Resources D-2 TRC Training Center (Stan Laub) USU Public Relations & Marketing Office, 0500 Old L-3 EBB Eccles Business Building (George S. Eccles) I-1 NFS Nutrition & Food Science (C. Anthon Ernstrom) K-1 UCC Utah Conservation Corps Main Hill, Logan, Utah, 84322-0500, phone: 435-797- K-3 ECC Eccles Conference Center (David & Ellen Stoddard) K-2 OBS Observatory K-3 UI University Inn 1351. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. This map K-4 ESLC Eccles Science Learning Center M-6 OMW Old Main West J-2 UR University Reserve may not be reproduced without written consent from I-2 EBLS Edith Bowen Laboratory School D-3 OSC Olympic Sports Complex J-3 UCUWC University Welcome Center USU Public Relations & Marketing. I-3 EDUC Education (Emma Eccles Jones) L-4 MAIN Old Main J-3 UCUWC USU Credit Union K-2 ENGR Engineering Building (Richard & Moonyeen Anderson) C-2 PPRL Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory K-1 UWRL Utah Water Research Laboratory K-2 ENINV Engineering Innovation (David G. Sant) D-2 PRACF Practice Field K-1 UWRLH Utah Water Research Laboratory - Hydraulics K-2 ENLAB Engineering Laboratory (Dean F. Peterson) F-1 PH President’s Home C-2 VDL Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory (Ross A. Smart) J-1 FCLT Facilities L-5 PR Public Relations J-3 VSB Veterinary Science & Biology M-6 FCHDW Family, Consumer & Human Development West C-3 PSAF Public Safety K-6 VIC Visitor Information Center M-4 FL Family Life K-3 QLIB Quinney Library (Natural Resources Research) H-1 WASAT Wasatch Hall M-6 FLC Family Life Center M-4 RWST Ray B. West G-4 WEC Wayne Estes Center J-4 FH Fieldhouse (George Nelson Recreation Center) C-3 RECYC Recycling Center C-4 WSV West Stadium Villa K-2 FAC Fine Arts Center (Daryl Chase) L-2 REEDR Reeder Hall (Ella V.) K-4 WIDT Widtsoe Hall (John A.)
PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 27 TAGGART STUDENT CENTER (TSC) Directory
225...... Veterans Resource Office 319-321...... Student Services FIRST FLOOR 226...... Juniper Lounge Information Technology 101...... Computer Lab 226...... Business Services for Student Affairs 321-325...... USUSA Student Offices 102...... Admissions Office 227...... Latinx 323...... USUSA Diversity VP 103...... The Quick Stop 229...... Big Blue Room 325 A...... USUSA Executive VP 105...... Student Orientation 232...... USU Event Services 326...... Student Involvement & Leadership & Transition Services 236...... Sunburst Lounge & 326 A...... USUSA President 106...... Financial Aid/Scholarships International Lounge 327...... USUSA College Senators, Graduate 118...... USU Student Media (The Utah 238...... USU Public Safety Student Reps & Administrative Statesman & Aggie Radio 92.3 FM) 246...... Registrar’s Office Assistant 119...... Facilities 248...... Cash & Treasury Services 329...... USUSA Student Events VP & Directors 120...... USU Barber Shop 248...... Cashier's Office 331...... USUSA Design Room 121...... USU Post Office 248 C...... Bursar's Office 332 A...... USUSA Public Relations & Marketing 122-123...... Campus Store 332 B...... Student Nutrition Access Center (SNAC) 124...... Copy Center 141...... The HUB (Food Court) THIRD FLOOR 332 E...... Inclusion Center Lounge 141...... Moonlight & Music Lounge 302-304....University & Exploratory Advising 333...... USUSA Media Studio 305...... CARE Office 335...... Classroom 309...... CAPS Counseling & Psychological 336...... Senate Chamber SECOND FLOOR Services 338...... Fraternity & Sorority Life Adviser 201...... Evan N. Stevens Ballroom 310...... Interfaith Student Association 340...... USUSA Spirit Squad Coach 211...... The Marketplace 311...... SAAVI Sexual Assault 342...... USUSA Student Advocate VP 212...... USU ID/Card Office & Anti-Violence Information Office 344...... USUSA Athletics and Campus Recreation VP 212 D-F...... TSC Operations 312...... Reflection Room 215...... Walnut Room 314...... Native American Student Council 400...... Skyroom Lounge 219...... West Conference Room 313-315...... Inclusion Center 401...... Skyroom 220...... VP for Student Affairs 316...... Student Sustainability Office 221...... Conference Room 316...... Director of Student Affairs 223...... East Conference Room 318...... Center for Community Engagement
28 | PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 225 VETERANS RESOURCE WEST CONFERENCE EAST OFFICE CONF. OFFICE CONF. ROOM ROOM
227 LATINX
BIG 229 BLUE ROOM OPERATIONS TSC
TSC OPERATIONS
238 232 USU USU PUBLIC EVENT SAFETY SERVICES
SUNBURST LOUNGE & INTERNATIONAL LOUNGE
USUSA DIVERSITY VP CLASSROOM
STUDENT EVENTS VP & DIRECTORS COLLEGE SENATORS, GRADUATE STUDENT REPS & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP
INCLUSION CENTER
NATIVE AMERICAN 312 STUDENT COUNCIL INCLUSION CENTER
SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE STUDENT LOUNGE REFLECTION ROOM
CARE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY OFFICE ENGAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY & EXPLORATORY ADVISING
PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 29 ACADEMIC SUPPORT usu.edu/academic-support
Utah State has developed programs and services to support students in exploring their intellectual potential and achieving academic success.
SUPPLEMENTAL TUTOR STUDENT SUPPORT INSTRUCTION (SI) ADVERTISER SERVICES usu.edu/academic-support usu.edu/supplemental- usu.edu/sss instruction Tutor Advertiser is a web–based Utilize Student Support Services for service that allows students to greater opportunities to succeed. SI is an academic assistance search for a private tutor or list program utilizing peer-assisted him/herself as a private tutor. Student Support Services is a study sessions for challenging federally-funded TRIO program for first year and general education students with academic need who classes. Free to students. ADDITIONAL meet at least one or more of the TUTORING following criteria: usu.edu/academic-support/ 1) low income, USU 1730 additional_academic_ 2) first generation college, and/or STRATEGIES resources 3) documented disability. FOR ACADEMIC In addition to the stated tutoring Wide-ranging academic support SUCCESS services, USU also offers includes academic advising, course usu.edu/academic-support/ tutoring for: selection, one-on-one coaching, financial aid information and courses • Online Tutoring. guidance, tutoring, reading and study skills enrichment, tuition-free • Statewide Campus Tutoring. USU 1730 is a 3-credit class classes (USU 1730, USU 1750, Math designed to provide students an • Science Tutoring. 0995, Math 1050, Stat 1045), small opportunity to learn strategies sections of math & stats limited to 15 to help them improve their • Engineering Tutoring. students, graduate school application academic experience and • Math & Stats Tutoring. information and assistance, economic performance at USU. literacy information, among others. • Writing Assistance. Participation is selective through an application process. USU HABITS OF MIND COURSES AGGIE MATH (USU 1020, 1040, LEARNING CENTER 1060, 1070, 1730) math.usu.edu/amlc
Free math and stats tutoring. Timely one-credit courses that Animal Science Building (ANSC) 118. address specific student learning objectives. These classes include topics such as Planning for College Resilience, Learning for College Success. Reading for STUDENT SUPPORT College Success, and Success SERVICES in STEM. University Inn 103 435.797.3372 [email protected]
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USU LIBRARIES library.usu.edu
The Merrill-Cazier Library is the hub of Utah State University, especially for students. The library is a space where students can collaborate, learn, and explore. It has both individual and group study spaces, a cafe, information experts who love to help, and innovative technology like a virtual reality lab and one-button recording studio.
BOOK A LIBRARIAN OPEN EDUCATIONAL library2.usu.edu/librarians RESOURCES (OER) Students can meet one-on-one oer.usu.edu/oer_at_usu with a subject-specific librarian to Open Educational Resources focus their research topics, find (OER) are free or low-cost and evaluate information, cite educational materials that can sources, and much more. be used for teaching, learning, research, and more. Learn about courses using OER ONLINE CHAT at oer.usu.edu/oer_at_usu. SERVICE library.usu.edu/ask RESOURCE Librarians are available for CHECK-OUT immediate assistance to answer Along with books, your student research or library related can check out technology questions through chat Monday from our circulation desk. through Friday from 9am-5pm. Our technology includes: • Laptops COURSE RESERVES • Calculators library.usu.edu/services/ • iPads course_reserves/students • Headphones Course Reserves has select textbooks and course materials on reserve for students to check out for three hours at a time.
32 | PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 INFORMATION COMMONS The Information Commons is a large, open access computer lab with a Virtual Reality lab, 3D printers, a one-button recording studio, IT help, and scanners.
STUDY ROOMS library2.usu.edu/study_rooms The Merrill-Cazier Library has group study rooms exclusively available for USU students to reserve. FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE LIBRARIAN Katie Strand RESEARCH Merrill-Cazier Library, Room 115 library.usu.edu 435.797.2679 Students can access over 60,000 [email protected] online journals, nearly 2 million print books and journals, 7.6 million e-books, "Greetings from the First-Year and 480,000 government publications. Experience Librarian! I know how overwhelming the first-year of college can be, so I am here to LIBRARY NEWS answer any questions you or your & EVENTS students have about the library. Not only am I passionate about library.usu.edu making students aware of library Follow us @USULibraries for the resources, but I also want to build latest information. their confidence in navigating them. I am excited to help your students transition to college life."
PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 33 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH research.usu.edu/undergradresearch WHAT IS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH? WHY SHOULD I GET INVOLVED?
Undergraduate Research allows your student to passionately explore their curiosity. While getting a degree gives them a foundation of knowledge, research allows them to explore further and ask why and how things work. USU RESEARCH
Research allows your student to ask questions that haven't been answered * Utah State University’s yet and find answers for themselves. Through research they can apply their undergraduate research program education to solve problems and explore their field in the "real world." Maybe was established in 1975. your student wants to better understand the quality of life in nursing homes. * Our undergraduate research Maybe they want to explore ways that engineering testing methods can program is the second oldest in the be improved. Maybe they want to explore microbes and their influence on nation only behind MIT. humans and other organisms. There are opportunities to ask questions and conduct research in all fields. There are many things that are still unknown in * Undergraduate Researchers are more likely to receive prestigious every field. Research allows your student to explore the unknown. scholarships such as the Goldwater, Rhodes, and Udall. Research is about being passionate and curious. It is about your student customizing their education to things that fascinate them! Research gives * Students who are involved with research can earn a transcript students the skills to think for themselves, critically evaluate information, designation as “research scholars,” and use their creativity to explore. helping them stand out on job or graduate school applications. WHAT DO STUDENTS GAIN FROM UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH?
ANALYTICAL LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION SKILLS
TROUBLESHOOTING WRITING CREATIVITY SKILLS 34 | PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Students have the opportunity to get involved in research in a variety of ways. They may do an independent project, participate in field research, or work in a lab or art studio. Undergraduates may explore research projects before finding a project that they "click" with, and that's okay! If they are passionate about their research, their project will be more likely to succeed and they will gain more from it. They can conduct research within their major or outside of their major. Interdisciplinary research is encouraged and supported. We encourage students to explore options and find something that interests them. CONTACTS One great way for your student to get involved is through the classroom. Students may be inspired There are many different ways to get by a professor who they would like to work with. involved with Undergraduate Research. Below are the contacts for the different Most instructors conduct research and will organizations and colleges that have welcome a student's interest in getting involved. A aReach out to them today and start great way to start is by encouraging your student your research. to ask their instructors, "Do you work COURSES with undergraduates on research?" Alexa Sand Associate Vice Encourage your student to talk to people President of Research within their major. Other undergraduates in 435.797.8549 your student's field may have experience with [email protected] professors or projects that your student may find interesting. They may be able to share their personal experience about what their role was in Athena Dupont different projects, what they enjoyed, or things Senior Coordinator that were a struggle. of Programs UNDERGRADUATE 435.797.3762 RESEARCHERS [email protected]
Amelia Ashby Undergraduate Research Other people who may be able to direct your Student Assistant student are undergraduate academic advisors 435.797.0540 and honors advisors. The Undergraduate [email protected] Research Office is another great resource where your student can find additional opportunities. OFFICE HOURS Monday–Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ADVISORS Saturday–Sunday: Closed
College and departmental websites may also list research happening in various fields. Encourage your student to look through the faculty profiles in their department, and explore various research projects to see if anything is of interest.
WEBSITES PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 35 DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER usu.edu/drc
Many students will need accommodations Common accommodations include: at some point during their university experience. If your student has used • Extended time on tests. an IEP, 504 plan or had previous accommodations, the Disability Resource • Reduce distraction Center (DRC) is one office you’ll want testing environment. to check out! If your student has not been previously diagnosed but they are • Note takers or assistive note struggling with their academics, the DRC taking technology. may be able to help. • Audio versions of books. The Disability Resource Center works • ASL interpreting. to ensure that students with disabilities can fully participate in all the University • Transcribers. programs services and activities. Students who have, or suspect they • Architectural access. may have, a physical, mental health or learning disability that may require • Accessible on-campus housing. accommodations, should contact the DRC as soon as possible. DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER It is easy to get started. Just fill out an University Inn 101 435.797.2444 application and schedule an appointment [email protected] by calling 435.797.2444. During an initial appointment with an Accessibility Consultant, students will discuss their academic goals, their current academic standing, and any educational barriers they are experiencing. Using this information, along with any documentation that may be needed, appropriate accommodations will be established.
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HOUSING & ABOUT RESIDENCE LIFE LOGAN usu.edu/housing UTAH
Your student’s success is our top priority. We provide fitness facilities, study rooms, computer labs, lounge areas, leisure activities, dining options, 85° and social programs to give your student the AVG. SUMMER absolute best college experience possible. TEMPERATURE
BENEFITS SUPPORTING OF LIVING STUDENT SUCCESS ON CAMPUS Our Residence Life staff will help 34° students navigate difficult feelings AVG. WINTER LOCATION of homesickness and uncertainty, TEMPERATURE Close to classes, assist in resolving any roommate activities, and conflicts that may arise, and offer sporting events. plenty of involvement and leadership opportunities. UTILITIES INCLUDED 19,569 Standard utilities, RATES, COST, STUDENT plus free cable & IMPORTANT DATES POPULATION TV, Internet, and Visit usu.edu/housing/rates/ even laundry. for current housing rates and important dates. 24/7 MAINTENANCE 122,753 Our staff is always CAMPUS DINING LOGAN AREA available to take View dining locations on the map on POPULATION care of any upkeep the right. For information on campus or repairs. Dining Services and meal plans, see page 40. SAFETY AND SECURITY FREE TRANSIT STUDENT HOUSING ON & OFF Electronic locks, 1125 N 1000 E CAMPUS emergency systems, East of Maverik Stadium on-site live-in staff, 800.863.1085 and assistance from University Police.
FREE BIKE RENTALS
38 | PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 HOUSINGHOUSING && DININGDINING MAPMAP
Residence Halls Dining Locations Highlighted Buildings Other Buildings Parking Green Areas
BLUE SQUARE
DARWIN AVE
Darwin Landing 685 695 Highlighted Buildings Old Main 1 655 Noni’s Taggart Student Center 2 The Fieldhouse 3 Agricultural Science Building 4 Business Building 5 Steeped Merrill-Cazier Library 6 Shaw’s 88 Life Sciences Building 7 Engineering Building 8 Fine Arts Building 9 Education Building 10 Center for Clinical Excellence 11 Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) 12 Single Housing Styles Dee Glen Smith Spectrum 13 Community Style Maverik Stadium 14 Suite Style USU Housing Office 15 Apartment Style Lundstrom Student Center 16
PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 39 Dining Services dining.usu.edu
BE OUR GUEST Professional chefs lead more than 400 student employees in providing healthy and convenient dining options across campus. DINING & For more information on meal plan options, pricing, and RESIDENTIAL MAP purchasing, check out dining.usu.edu. pg 39
MEAL PLAN VALUE OF OPTIONS A MEAL PLAN We know that with students, GET INVOLVED one size doesn’t fit all. We have Shopping, planning, cooking, and meal plans designed for your cleaning up a meal takes time. Let student's needs. us do the work so your student can focus on being an Aggie. BLOCK MEAL PLANS Purchase 25, 50 or 75 meals EAT BALANCED MEALS AGGIE EXPRESS that can be used anywhere and Our dining halls and quick service DEBIT PLANS never expire. Many students use a restaurants offer balanced and combination of housing nutritious options for every meal, meal plans, block meal HOUSING MEAL PLANS every day. plans, and Aggie Express Choose from the "Unlimited Meal money to purchase food Plan" or the "Semester 110 Plan." MEET YOUR FUTURE on campus. Choosing the "Unlimited Meal Plan" BEST FRIENDS gives you unlimited access to our 2 There’s no better place to meet and Dining Halls to grab a quick snack connect with your school family or to sit down and enjoy a meal. than at the dinner table. "The Semester 110 Plan" gives you 110 meals per semester to enjoy GRAB N’ GO in our 2 Dining Halls. Each plan Never go hungry between classes. includes $175 in Dining Dollars that With over 17 operations spread you can use throughout campus in across campus, a quick bite has our additional 15 locations. never been closer.
AGGIE EXPRESS FOOD ALLERGIES DEBIT PLANS 435.797.1701 Pre-paid accounts that give users Talk with our tax-free meals with 10% off. management teams and professional chefs so we can best serve you.
DINING SERVICES NEED A JOB? Join the largest team of TSC 232 student employees at 435.797.1701 USU. Stop by the Dining Booth during Aggie Orientation to set up an interview or apply online at handshake.usu.edu.
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STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS health.usu.edu
The goal of the Student Health and Wellness Center is INSURANCE NOT REQUIRED to diagnose and treat illness, and to educate students, Students do not need staff, and faculty in the development of skills necessary health insurance to use the Student Health and to enhance and be successful in the Eight Dimensions Wellness Center. of Wellness (Emotional/Mental, Financial, Social, Spiritual, Occupational, Physical, Intellectual, and Environmental).
HOW TO SUBMIT VACCINES Proof of immunization THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES against the following conditions may be General Medical Care Clinics Student Health Insurance provided to the * * university through * Women's Health * Immunizations the secure server at aggiehealth.usu.edu. X-ray and Laboratory Services Mental Health Therapy You will need your * * student's A-Number, USU * Physical Therapy / * Physical Exams (Missions, password, and date of Rehabilitation Athletics, FAA medical birth to enter the site. exams etc.) * Psychiatry * Tobacco Cessation Education * Dietitian and Help Health Education * * Specialty Referrals * ATOD Prevention / Intervention
HOURS OF OPERATION M-F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Health Center Appointments M-F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Laboratory M-F 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Physical Therapy M-F 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Summer/Vacation Hours
HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER USU is required by HIPAA to ensure the 850 E 1200 N privacy and security of all "Protected Health North of Maverik Stadium Information" or "PHI" created, received, 435.797.1660 maintained, stored, or transmitted by or for its Health Care Components and self-insured health plans that are subject to HIPAA.
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COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS) aggiewellness.usu.edu
CAPS provides confidential mental health services to students. By offering students a full range of counseling services in a friendly environment, we strive to help them achieve their personal, relational, and academic goals while at USU.
CAPS SERVICES COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY * Initial Consultation Our staff is committed to * Workshops meeting the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds, * Individual Counseling including differences of culture, * Couples Counseling ethnicity, gender identity, religion, ability and sexual orientation. * Group Counseling Psychological and CONFIDENTIALITY * Psychoeducational Student confidentiality is Assessment respected in accordance with the guidelines established by Outreach and * Consultative Services the American Psychological Association. Counseling records Case management for are NOT part of academic * community referral or university records and are * Single-session therapy available to no one unless a student provides a written Self-help resources * consent. However, therapists are * Online screening tool required to disclose confidential information when there is a ELIGIBILITY danger to the student or others Any student, regardless (including child abuse), or under of credits, is eligible for a court order. consultation. Undergraduates must be enrolled in a minimum of nine credits and graduate students must enroll in six credits to participate in CAPS OFFICE individual therapy. TSC 306 435.797.1012 M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
For after-hour support, students can reach a licensed therapist through the SafeUT app or by calling 1.833.372.3388.
44 | PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 SUICIDE PREVENTION & WELLNESS RESOURCES At Utah State University, we’re a caring community that is committed to empowering the mental health of our Aggie Family. We support and empower all Aggies by providing resources that help us to recognize warning signs, risk factors, and starting conversations about suicide and mental health.
There is always mental health support when it is needed. Here's how to connect, wherever you are, on any device:
CRISIS SUPPORT • CAPS Videos Videos overview stress * SafeUT management, depression, healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/safe-ut virus anxiety and more. 24/7 phone or text support 833.372.3388 * Student Health & Wellness Center (pg. 43) * National Suicide Prevention Psychiatry in-person and remote Lifeline services. To find an overview of suicidepreventionlifeline.org the services you can view the 24/7 phone or chat support Mental Health Resource Guide 1.800.273.8255 at, aggiewellness.usu.edu/logan/ * Emotional Health mentalwellness. Relief Hotline intermountainhealthcare.org * Student of Concern Submit a report to get help from Free support 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. professionals if you’re worried 833.442.2211 about a student’s suicidal thoughts or behaviors at RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS aggie.link/studentofconcern. Sexual Assault & Anti- * Counseling & Psychological * Services (pg. 44) Violence Information Office Crisis support and appointments The SAVVI office, usu.edu/saavi, Monday–Friday. CAPS also offers provides campus-based safety, a self-guided resource library, confidential counseling, advocacy aggiewellness.usu.edu/library, with and information for survivors resources like: of sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. • ACT Guide * Resilient Mind Workshops Online self-help program to Increase resiliency during stressful foster emotional well- life events. Access the workshops being and help individuals at socialwork.usu.edu/i-system- cope with mental institute/workshops. health issues.
• Suicide Topic Guide Overview, symptoms, treatment, and how to get help.
PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 45 Campus Safety usu.edu/campus-life/safety
USU POLICE RAPE, AGGRESSION, The mission of the Utah State DEFENSE (R.A.D.) University Police Department is to protect life and property CLASSES The one-credit R.A.D. EMERGENCY and to provide the campus self-defense class is offered community with a peaceful MANAGEMENT as PE 1407 each semester and emergency.usu.edu and safe environment for the taught by certified instructors furtherance of academic and from USU Police. individual development. The objective of the R.A.D. CAMPUS ALERTS Stay informed for FREE ON-CAMPUS program is to train individuals in events such as: POLICE SERVICES self-defense with simple-to-learn techniques that people of all * Respond to all reported * Evacuation criminal activity on campus ages and abilities can master. * Snowstorm Enforce traffic laws * * Campus emergency Jump-start (dead car battery) * OFFICE OF EQUITY * Crimes on campus * Lock-out (TITLE IX) (keys locked in your car) equity.usu.edu
* Let-in (access to a room Discrimination and sexual LEARN ABOUT if authorized) misconduct (sexual harassment, CAMPUS ALERTS * Personal safety escort sexual assault, sex-based stalking, Go to alert.usu.edu. (on campus) and relationship violence) violate * * Scroll down to Bicycle registration USU policy. Students concerned how to receive * about such conduct are Weapons storage alerts for parents * encouraged to talk to the and community * Utah State prescription drug Office of Equity or report members. take-back program the conduct. * Click on the * Live-scan fingerprints required campuses you want for background checks REPORTING to receive alerts for. (Fee applies and appointments Students are encouraged to are necessary) * Enter your mobile report instances of sexual number to receive Services are available 24 hours misconduct to USU's Title IX alerts. a day, 7 days a week. Coordinator in Old Main room 161, via phone at 435.797.1266, by mail or online at equity.usu.edu/ report. More information about USU POLICE DEPARTMENT SOCIAL MEDIA campus resources for preventing, Follow USU to get 435.797.1939 responding to, and reporting campus alerts. sexual misconduct are available DEPARTMENT OF @USUAggies PUBLIC SAFETY at sexualrespect.usu.edu. 5800 Old Main Hill Utah State 435.797.1939 @USUAggieLife TITLE IX COORDINATOR Hilary Renshaw Old Main, Room 161 435.797.1266 [email protected]
46 | PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT sexualrespect.usu.edu
Utah State University works to educate students about ways to prevent sexual misconduct, and to inform students about reporting procedures and available resources.
All incoming and transfer students at the Logan, Eastern, and Blanding campuses are required to go through an in-person interactive, peer-led training about consent, healthy relationships, sexual violence, and ways to create a safer campus. Incoming and transfer students at Statewide Campuses, even online- only students, are required to complete an online course about the same topics. DOWNLOAD To learn more about the in-person training and online course, visit THE UTAH prevention.usu.edu. STATE SAFE APP SEXUAL ASSAULT sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, AND ANTI-VIOLENCE gender identity or expression, INFORMATION OFFICE disability, status as a protected UTAH STATE SAFE APP (SAAVI) veteran, or any other status saavi.usu.edu Official safety app for protected by University policy, Title USU that connects you SAAVI provides free and confidential IX, or any other federal, state, or directly to Public Safety. advocacy and therapy to primary local law. The following individuals The Utah State and secondary survivors of sexual have been designated to handle Safe app provides: assault, relationship violence, inquiries regarding the application stalking, hazing, and bullying. Friend Walk of Title IX and its implementing * regulations and/or USU’s non- Chat with Public USU SAAVI OFFICE * discrimination policies: Safety TSC 311 435.797.7273 * Virtual Walk [email protected] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE Report a Tip OFFICE OF EQUITY * Alison Adams-Perlac Support Resources * UPSTANDING [email protected] USU Alerts * BYSTANDER Old Main Rm. 161 INTERVENTION 435.797.1266 TRAININGS TITLE IX COORDINATOR SAFEUT APP upstander.usu.edu The SafeUT program Hilary Renshaw and app helps youth USU also offers a bystander [email protected] stay healthy and safe intervention training called Old Main Rm. 161 in schools by providing Upstanding, which is designed to 435.797.1266 high-quality, confidential empower students to prevent sexual violence and other harms like bias counseling services. The For further information regarding and discrimination, drug and alcohol app includes confidential non-discrimination, please visit and password-protected misuse, and mental health concerns. equity.usu.edu/, or contact: services, and real-time, To learn more about Upstanding, visit upstander.usu.edu. two-way communication U.S. Department of Education with SafeUT crisis Office of Assistant Secretary for counselors 24/7. NOTICE OF Civil Rights 800.421.3481 * Tips can be NON-DISCRIMINATION submitted with [email protected] picture and/or In its programs and activities, video. including in admissions and U.S. Department of Education employment, Utah State University Denver Regional Office does not discriminate or tolerate 303.844.5695 discrimination, including harassment, [email protected] based on race, color, religion, PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 47 SOCIAL MEDIA GIVEAWAYS Don’t miss out on our giveaways and sales!
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PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 49 To learn more about academic dates or to view the Spring '22 calendar visit usu.edu/registrar. usu.edu/calendar/academicACADEMIC CALENDAR
For a full list of registration dates and FALL '21 deadlines, please view the online registration AUGUST 16 (5 PM) SEPTEMBER 21 – NOVEMBER 1 Waitlist email notifications calendar at Individual course TEMPORARILY catalog.usu.edu. withdrawals show as discontinued “W” on transcript The Registrar’s Office AUGUST 18 (5 PM) SEPTEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 10 must strictly adhere Tuition & Fee Payment to FERPA regulations. Adding of classes Deadline not permitted
As a parent, in AUGUST 18 – 19 OCTOBER 15 Fall Break (No Classes) order to contact the No registration permitted NOVEMBER 1 Last Day to Withdraw from Registrar’s Office and AUGUST 20 (10 AM) Classes (“W” on transcript) request information of any kind on your Waitlist email notifications Last Day to Change to student, you must be continue P/D+/D/F Option a delegate. AUGUST 30 First Day of Classes NOVEMBER 2 – DECEMBER 17 Withdrawing from Classes Registration and AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 3 Not Permitted record related forms Time to register from can be found at waitlist email notification NOVEMBER 24 – 26 reduced to 12 hours usu.edu/registrar/ Thanksgiving Holiday forms. SEPTEMBER 3 Last day to add without (No Classes) instructor’s signature REGISTRAR’S OFFICE DECEMBER 6 – 10 SEPTEMBER 3 (NOON) TSC 246 No Te st Days 435.797.1116 Waitlist email notifications [email protected] DECEMBER 10 Last Day of Classes discontinued DECEMBER 13 – 17 SEPTEMBER 4 – 20 Final Examinations Instructor’s signature required to add a class DECEMBER 23 (5 PM)
SEPTEMBER 6 Labor Day Holiday (No Deadline for instructors to Classes) submit final grades
SEPTEMBER 20 Last Day to Add Classes (includes audits)
Last Day to Drop Classes without notation on transcript
Last Day for Tuition & Fee Adjustments for dropped classes
PARENT HANDBOOK 2021 | 51 COVID-19 covid19.usu.edu
Utah State University is working hard to make this fall a more traditional Aggie experience for incoming and current students. With COVID-19 case numbers currently trending down in Utah and vaccinations increasing rapidly, Utah State University announced plans to expand the number of in-person classes and campus activities in 2021.
The university will continue to implement guidance from federal, state and local health officials as COVID-19 will likely still circulate. USU does not require students to be vaccinated, but they are highly encouraged to do so in order to protect community members and to allow students to return to social activities that help define the Aggie experience.
COVID RESOURCES AVAILABLE:
* COVID-19 Testing * Vaccines * COVID CARE Team * Weekly Coronavirus Update * Guidelines & Policies * Resources & Support
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