The ultimate student guide to everything Harcum College and the Bryn Mawr Campus

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WELCOME TO Handbook Table of Contents HARCUM COLLEGE Preparing for Harcum College 5-8 Founded by Edith Hatcher Harcum Student ID Cards 5 in 1915, the College has empowered Emergency Alert Sign Up 5 generations of students by preparing Parking Permits 6 them for dignified, remunerative, socially useful work. Providing tangible possibilities Harcum Hatch Email Account 6 for individual success remains a central Student Immunization 7 purpose of Harcum—“The College of Commuter Student Resources 8 Possibilities.” Academic & Student Resources 9-12 By coupling practical, experiential education with exposure to the liberal Academic Support 9 arts, Harcum, from its inception, has Counseling Office 9 also sought to enrich its graduates Health Services 9 by broadening their intellectual and Disability Services 9 cultural horizons. For students who English Language Academy 9 are uncertain about career choices, Harcum’s mission is to encourage self- Financial Aid 11 discovery and to promote learning for Policies on Drugs & Alcohol 12 learning’s sake. For those who see the Dining Services 12 l. OUR MOTHER OF GOOD COUNCIL liberal arts and sciences as a springboard (OMGC) Allied Health Sciences, Laboratory Science, to a specialized career, Harcum helps Nursing Department, students identify appropriate directions Arrival and Move-in Information 13-14 Gymnasium for development. Residence Life 13 m. BEARS GYMNASIUM Campus Living & Check List 14 n. THE GREAT LAWN OUR MISSION OF THE ACADEMIC CENTER Harcum College provides its students Student & Campus Life 15–16 p. CHARLES H. TROUT LAWN with an opportunity for outstanding Athletics & Recreation 15 + HEALTH SERVICES academic,24 career, and life preparation. We teach, mentor, and prepare students Harcum Music School 15 for success in their chosen profession in Campus Activities 16 an experiential environment. Harcum’s Clubs & Organizations 16 core values of excellence, civility, Student Government 16 Academic Center empowerment, integrity, community service, and respect for diversity assure Back Career & Transfer Services 17 that every student is valued and supported. Campus Directory 18 6

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GET CONNECTED! And get in gear - everything from our Harcum Hatch Email in your first week to getting your immunizations before coming to Harcum College.

Please visit the Department of Campus Safety PARKING ON CAMPUS for your official Harcum college ID card & to All students are welcome to park on campus. Any purchase parking permits. students who choose to park their vehicles on campus are required to register their vehicle for a Campus Safety fee regardless of the number of days parked on the Klein Hall, First Floor - Rm. 107 campus. 610-526-6099 Harcum College’s Bryn Mawr Campus has parking STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS available for residential and commuter students. The ID card is the official Harcum College Parking is available behind Pennswood Hall, between identification card. It must be carried by faculty, staff, the Academic Center and Pennswood Hall, along the and students while they are on the Harcum campus. Veterinary Building, and the Dental Clinic. All new students must report to the Office of Campus Safety, Klein Hall, Room 107 to receive an ID card. For current parking fees, please visit our website at: Harcum.edu/parking. Resident students receive an ID card that is programmed with proximity reader access. Students All vehicles must be registered. must report lost cards immediately to the Office of Campus Safety. Register Online!

Duplicate cards are issued for a replacement fee: www.harcum.edu/VehicleRegistration $25 replacement fee (for resident and OMGC students only)

Students should not punch holes in their cards without the assistance of Campus Safety. Cards punched without Campus Safety assistance could be damaged and unusable for card reader access.

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SEPTA ComPASS Harcum offers all students and employees a 10% discount on the monthly purchase of a pass for public transportation.

There are three types of passes available through the ComPass Program:

• A Monthly Transpass enables you to travel and transfer with no limit on buses, trolleys and subways within the City of . • A Monthly Trailpass offers you unlimited travel up to the zone shown on the face of the pass on suburban bus routes, Regional Rail trains and all transit routes within the City. CAMPUS SAFETY • A Monthly Cross County Pass offers unlimited All officers receive training which includes basic travel on any bus or trolley outside the City of security principles and they are certified in First Aid/ Philadelphia and the Norristown High Speed CPR/AED. Our officers do not carry firearms. Line. Unlimited trips on Regional Rail trains when traveling to, from or thru Center City 24/7 SECURITY/ ESCORTS Philadelphia. Anywhere privileges on all bus, The College provides Campus Safety Officers who subway, trolley and Regional Rail service on are available 24/7. Walking escorts are provided for weekends and major holidays. students upon request. Emergency Call Boxes are available across campus, and campus alerts are Deadline to place orders is Noon the 1st Friday of provided if deemed appropriate. When the boxes each month; 1-month in advance. are activated, Campus Safety is notified of the caller’s location and responds. For more information, please visit: harcum.edu/septa Students can use the Emergency Call Boxes or call or contact the Office of Student Life at 610-526-6032. 610-526-6099. Both will alert the Campus Safety Officer on duty.

EMERGENCY ALERTS & STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW & CAMPUS WEATHER-RELATED DELAYS SECURITY ACTS Harcum College uses an emergency alert system The Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security called e2Campus to provide emergency text Act, also known as the Clery Act, is a federal law messaging and email to alert to students, faculty, requiring all colleges and universities in the U.S. to and staff about potentially hazardous situations report their crime statistics and campus security on campus, as well as weather-related delays policies and procedures to the US Department of and closings. Successful implementation of the Education and the campus community once per alert system relies on campus-wide participation. year. Copies of these statistics that serve to meet Students are required to sign up with the e2Campus the Clery Act are available on the College’s website system before classes begin. at: harcum.edu/crimestats

To sign up for emergency alerts visit: www.e2campus.net/my/harcum The opt-out date is when the notification alert will expire. Students can use their expected date of graduation. A validation code will be sent to your phone. You must enter the code from your phone to complete the registration process.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) Specific vaccines are required for the following Computer labs are located on campus and students: students can sign out laptops in the library. In addition, the Campus is equipped with wireless Students in the Veterinary Program: high speed internet access. Current Tetanus vaccine is required within the past 10 years and must be valid the entire time HARCUM HATCH EMAIL ACCOUNTS while enrolled in the program. Rabies Vaccine is Your ‘Hatch” email account is the primary way mandated and students must receive this vaccine for instructors and administration to reach you. It before attending their final practicum. also allows the College to send emergency alerts *Please contact your program director for specific and weather related notifications. All students immunization information. are required to use their Harcum Hatch email account. Harcum Hatch is powered by Google. For Resident Students Meningococcal vaccine-one or two doses are STUDENT IMMUNIZATIONS required according to CDC guidelines and the The College’s immunization policy is based on State of . It is mandatory that this the recommendations of the Commonwealth documentation be received prior to move in day of Pennsylvania’s Department of Health and to live in College owned and operated residence Immunization and the American College Health halls. *Please contact the Director of Residence Life Association and is in direct correlation with the for specific immunization information. CDC guidelines. Students in the International Program Allied Health programs do require additional Current Tuberculosis screening by either a ppd medical requirements that are program specific test or Quantiferon gold blood test. This must be and information can be found on your program’s performed in the within the past six website. months. *Please contact your program director for specific *Please contact your program director for specific immunization information. immunization information.

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FOR COMMUTER & OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS Commuter students are welcomed and encouraged to participate in all campus programs and events. A student lounge is available on the lower level of the Academic Center, across from the campus store. Students are welcome in the dining hall located on the first floor of Klein Hall. There are also vending machines in the lobby of Klein Hall Lobby Klein Hall. Picnic tables and benches are located across campus for your enjoyment. In addition, the Campus Store is a place students can enjoy coffee Containers and mugs can be purchased in Klein and socialize. Commuter students have identified Dining Hall. the following spaces as great places to spend time Cost: Containers $4.50; Cup $3.00; Both $6.00. between classes: See more information on Klein Dining Hall on page 12. Library Commuter Lounge The Library has many quiet spaces to study or Located in the basement of the Academic work on one of the computers. Center, this lounge has been unofficially named the Commuter Lounge for its popularity with Campus Store commuter students. There are computers The Campus Store provides study spaces, free with printer, a microwave, vending machines, television viewing, packaged food, drinks and couches, and tables. Although not as quiet so much more. It located in the basement level as the library, the space is somewhat quiet for of the Academic Center next to the Commuter studying and socializing. Lounge. See more information on the campus store on page 12. Klein Hall Lobby The main lobby in Klein Hall is a high-traffic area with couches for lounging and socializing, a GET INVOLVED television, and vending machines. The Office of Campus Activities provides many outlets for students to get involved off and on Klein Hall Dining Room campus. Commuter Thursdays take place the last The dining hall is located on the first floor of Klein Thursday of every month during each semester and Hall. Commuters can take advantage of the allow commuters to get a free takeaway as well as inexpensive all you can eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meal plans and discounts are available. enjoy free snacks. There are also weekly events that take place at different times of the day; morning, Choose to Reuse lunch, evenings and weekends. Event offerings Choose to Reuse is a reusable container program range from off campus trips, community service developed for Sodexo Campus Services as events, the fine arts, to dance classes, competitive an alternative grab and go option for guests. games, homecoming, FREE campus wide picnics It is designed to reduce waste and help us and so much more! achieve our Better Tomorrow Plan commitments by replacing single-use disposable food and To stay up to date on events and offerings on beverage containers with reusable containers. campus be sure to check your Harcum email and Benefits of the program consist of: join us on social media at:

· Demonstrating awareness about commitment to reducing environmental impact Facebook: Harcum College Student Activities · Decrease food and paper costs Instagram: @harcumcollege · Reduce waste removal costs and provides Twitter: Harcum Events a visible sustainability initiative on campus · Engages students and administration in Office of Campus Activities environmental awareness and provides easy-to- Klein Hall, 2nd Floor use solutions for reducing their personal carbon 610-526-6038 footprint.

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS) SUPPORT & RESOURCES Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded Our team of educational professionals are grant program serving Harcum students who here to support you and offer guidance meet one or more of the following criteria: family over the course of your academic journey. income guidelines, have a disability, and/or are first generation college students. SSS provides a variety of services including Academic Coaching, ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Financial Literacy, and Grant Aid (for eligible The Educational Success Center (ESC) provides students) to empower each student to achieve their tutoring and other academic support services academic potential through a successful educational for students. This includes any student with a experience. documented physical, learning, psychological, or other disability. Students seeking disability services Student Support Services must provide documentation* to the Office of Academic Center Disability Services. 610-526-6052 harcum.edu/SSS The Educational Success Center Academic Center COUNSELING SERVICES Monday through Thursday, 9 am–5 pm Counseling services are available to all students free Friday, by appointment of charge to address life issues such as relationships, stress, depression, academics, etc. Individual sessions are provided. Group sessions available upon request. DISABILITY SERVICES FAQ Accommodations for students with disabilities What happens if a student has a “crisis” after hours? can include appropriate classroom and testing If a student is in crisis, depending on the severity, 911 or Counseling accommodations, tutoring, study skills, note Services are called. There is 24/7 coverage for Counseling Services. taking, as well as academic, personal, and career counseling. Proper documentation and Will you let family members know if a student has come in for counseling? application forms will need to be completed No. All sessions are confidential unless the student gives written prior to obtaining services. The requirements for permission for family members to be contacted. documentation and procedures can be found online at: harcum.edu/disabilitysupportservices What if my student is in recovery—are there resources available? Please send documentation to Dr. Richard Counseling Services can work with your student until resources in the community are arranged. Counseling Services has information on Cooper, Director of Disability Services; rcooper@ support groups and partial programs in the surrounding area. harcum.edu or call 610-526-6036. FOR COUNSELING NEEDS: Klein Hall, 2nd Floor - Rm. 200 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL 610-526-6045 PROGRAMS & ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACADEMY STUDENT HEALTH CENTER The Center for International Programs (CIP) The Center provides evaluation and treatment of injuries offers immigration advising and cross-cultural and illness. There are nominal charges for certain services programming opportunities for international offered through the Student Health Center. Referrals to students. Within the CIP, the English Language the Medical Director are made on a case by case basis Academy (ELA) provides professional instruction and may include some out of pocket expense for this in linguistic skills, inter-cultural communication, service. and American culture. The ELA is ideal for non- For after hour care, if the illness or injury is more serious or native English speakers who wish to gain skills and severe, it will be handled either by the 911 emergency communicate with competence in an English- system or self transport to the local emergency room. speaking environment, including school or work. FOR HEALTH NEEDS: English Language Academy Student Health Center Academic, 2nd Floor Klein Hall, First Floor - Rm. 104 610-526-6116 610-526-6090

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ACADEMICS academic advisor when they are experiencing Grades are available online at the end of each difficulty in a course. Students are encouraged semester. Students must access “Self Service” to to visit the ESC Center (Educational Support view their grades. Upon enrollment, students are Center Room AC 217) to receive tutoring and sent information on how to access their Harcum other academic support services to assist them email account and login to “Self Service”. Students with their course work. are given a nine-digit unique student ID number that permits access. Course Drop Students can drop a course at any time prior to the drop/add date for each semester. Drop/ Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA) Add dates are available on the website at: This act, also known as the Buckley Amendment, harcum.edu/calendar. Students wishing to drop provides for the privacy of a student’s a course should contact their program directors. educational records. Unless a student provides It is important to remember that by dropping a the College with a signed release that allows course, students may be affecting their financial the College to discuss the content of his/her aid. Therefore, students should contact the academic records with specific individuals, the financial aid office before any decisions are College is not permitted to discuss these records made. with anyone except the student. Course Withdraw Academic Advisors Students may request to withdraw from a course In most programs the Program Director acts as at any time prior to the final examination. the student’s academic advisor. Students should see their advisors for the proper withdrawal form. If the student withdraws prior Enrollment to the date listed on the academic calendar, Students are required to meet with their a grade of W is assigned. After that date, a academic advisors to register for classes. WP (Withdrawal Passing) or a WF (Withdrawal Registration dates are indicated in the Failing) grade is assigned. None of these grades academic calendar that can be found online at affect the student’s grade point average (GPA). harcum.edu/calendar. Failure to attend classes is not automatically a withdrawal. Dean's List and President's List Requirements to make the Dean’s List or Academic Dishonesty & Cheating President’s List are as follows: students must earn The Office of Academic Affairs is responsible for a GPA of 3.50-3.99 per semester to make the upholding the academic integrity of the College. Dean’s List and a GPA of 4.00 per semester to Any student who is dishonest in any assignment, make the President’s List. test, or examination will receive a grade of “F” and the incident is reported to the Vice President Course Load of Academic Affairs. Penalties for academic Typically, a student enrolls in five courses per honesty violations are cumulative. A second semester. Most courses are 3 credits so a normal violation will result in failure of the course; the third load is 15 credits. Students must take 6 credits to will result in expulsion from the College. be eligible for financial aid. Students who require remedial work may be limited to 13 credits per semester.

A student may take more than 15 credits in one semester, but this must be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. In addition, an overload fee is charged for more than 17 credits per semester.

Student Support Students are encouraged to meet with their

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FINANCIAL AID A student must reapply for need–based financial aid by using the FASFA (Free Application for Student Financial Aid) or the Renewal FASFA each year.

The deadline for submitting the FASFA each year is May 1.

A student must make progress toward his/her degree to be eligible for financial aid for the following academic year. A student must complete a minimum of 67% of attempted credits each year. A student must also maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) based on the total number of credits a student has attempted. Merit awards require a minimum GPA of 2.5.

FINANCIAL AID AWARD FAQ If a student is awarded any financial aid, he/she will Can I still apply for financial aid even though the May 1 receive an award letter. This award will be reflected deadline has passed? on your invoice as anticipated aid, and subtracted Yes, however, eligibility may be limited to certain from your bill. When the aid is received at Harcum, programs. Federal Pell Grant, Federal Stafford, and PLUS it will then be posted to your bill as actual aid. There loan programs are all available, if a student is eligible. may be a difference between anticipated and actual Harcum need-based grants and scholarships, Federal aid, which is based upon many factors. Perkins Loan, FSEOG and FWS will be awarded if funds are available. FEDERAL LOANS Federal loans are applied to a student’s account as Office of Financial Aid anticipated aid as soon as they are awarded and Melville Hall, 2nd Floor reported to the College. Once received, the College 610-526-6098 posts the aid on the student’s account as actual aid. BILLING Students taking 12 to 18 credits are billed at the full-time FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS) rate. Students taking fewer than 11 credits are billed at Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federal program that the part-time per credit rate. Students opting to take provides funds for part-time employment to help more than 18 credits per semester are charged an students with financial needs with the costs of post- overload fee. secondary education. Students must file a Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of Tuition statements are posted electronically to Self- the application process for FWS assistance; students Service. Statements for the fall semester are posted who are eligible for Federal Work Study will see this in July and payment is due in-full by August 4, 2017. eligibility documented in their financial aid award Statements for the spring semester are posted to Self- letter. Service in November and payment is due in-full by December 22, 2017. Statements will continue to be Students may work a maximum of 20 hours per week posted monthly for those students carrying a balance. based upon class schedules and academic progress. Additionally, statements may be obtained by contacting Unlike other forms of financial aid, earned FWS funds are the Office of Student Accounts. For registrations after the not deducted from a student’s bill. All dollars earned semester’s due date, payment is due in-full at the time of through FWS are paid to the student directly through the registration. Failure to view or obtain a statement does Office of Human Resources via the college’s regularly not exclude a student from paying their balance. scheduled payroll cycle. All work study students must have a signed FWS Authorization form and new hire PAYMENTS paperwork completed prior to beginning an assignment. Payments can be made through Self-Service using a Students record their time worked via the ADP Time and checking account, savings account, credit card, or Attendance system where hours are approved by their debit card. There is a non-refundable convenience fee Supervisor. All students are paid on a semi-monthly basis totaling 2.75% of the payment when using a credit or via direct deposit or a Paycard (similar to a debit card) debit card online. This fee does not apply when using a for work completed the pay period prior to the current checking or savings account. For More information on period. A pay schedule can be found on the HR page of tuition rates, billing and payments please visit: harcum. the Harcum website. edu/studentaccounts.

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STUDENT CONDUCT the Harcum College’s Online Bookstore partner Follett. Save money with used and rental books. The Office of the Dean of Student Life is responsible Information about which textbooks you need will for the administration of all student conduct come from your class instructor. Be sure to set up incidents that occur on and off campus. When your Hatch account for email and Harcum College reports of misconduct are received, arrangements updates. are made for cases to be adjudicated and www.harcum.bkstr.com confidential records are maintained. The College’s behavioral expectations are stated in the Student Code of Conduct and in the DINING SERVICES Student Handbook, which can be accessed at: RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS harcum.edu/messagefromthedean. Sanctions may Resident students are given a Harcum ID card range from a written reprimand to expulsion from that indicates the student is a resident. A resident the College. The severity of the sanction depends must present his/her ID card to the cashier each on the seriousness of the violation and whether or time to access a meal. See General Manager of not a student has a previous history of misconduct. Dining Services for dietary restrictions.

TITLE IX DINING PLANS FOR COMMUTERS Harcum College is committed to promoting a For commuting students, the College offers a safe, welcoming and inclusive campus culture. plan that includes 10 meals +1 free meal. For It is the responsibility of every member of the current meal plan rates please visit: harcum. Harcum College community to foster this type of sodexomyway.com Commuting students can environment. This requires our community to be also pay the door price per meal. The dining hall able to identify and address prohibited conduct. is located on the first floor of Klein Hall. Prohibited conduct under our Title IX policy includes gender and sexual harassment, sexual violence, GIFTS & MORE relationship and interpersonal violence, and Surprise your student while they are away with stalking. some love from home? Check out our special gift baskets that you can order online and send ACT to your student throughout the year. To order visit harcum.sodexomyway.com for a full description The Assessment and Care Team (ACT) is designed of gifts. to be a preventative entity whose purpose is to address low-risk behaviors that indicate a possible CONTINUOUS DINING risk or threat of harm to self or to others, to improve Hours of Operation: the overall well-being of the Harcum Community. Its Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM & 5:00-7:00 PM purpose is to assist the Harcum College Community, Hot Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM which includes students, faculty, staff and the Light Breakfast: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM public, in averting violence. The team is not Lunch: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM punitive, but is designed to address concerns PRIOR Light Lunch: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM TO violent behaviors, and connect the individual(s) Dinner: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM involved with the appropriate supports within the Friday Dinner Hours: 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Harcum Community, the surrounding community, Weekend Service (Brunch and Dinner only- No and/or other agents. ACT also serves to support the continuous dining available) Harcum Community following an act of violence. Brunch: 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM It was created to provide a campus-wide, yet Dinner: 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM centralized reporting mechanism, to collect, review, assess and to respond to behaviors of concern.

CAMPUS STORE Show off your Harcum Bears Pride and check out our campus bookstore for the latest in Harcum swag, BearWear, decals, and supplies. Textbooks are sold through our Online Bookstore.

ONLINE BOOKSTORE Students are encouraged to order textbooks from Klein Dining Hall

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WELCOME TO CAMPUS! Harcum College has a lot to offer both our resident students, our transfer, and our off- campus students.

RESIDENCE LIFE ARRIVAL & MOVE-IN INFORMATION Residence Life at Harcum College is an integral Congratulations on your decision to attend Harcum part of the educational experience. Harcum offers College! We are anxiously awaiting your arrival to two suite-style residence halls. campus to introduce you and your family to our institution!

The Residence Life Staff is dedicated to Our goal is to help you make a smooth transition to promoting a secure and welcoming living college as well as give you the best opportunity to learn learning community that provides an enjoyable about the many resources and opportunities available experience, valuing individuals as engaged and to you on campus. Residence Life move-in efforts are socially responsible members of their community. designed to help you get to know the people and amenities which are available to help you reach your goals, learn about being a member of the Harcum The Office of Residence Life staff consists of community, and of course, meet other students! five professional staff members. The Director and Assistant Director of Residence Life are When you arrive to our Bryn Mawr campus, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall educational, welcomed by a group of enthusiastic Resident Assistants (RAs). Their goal is to make your move-in experience is a operational, and assignment aspects of memorable one. the department. There are three additional professional staff members whom in addition Look for a Welcome Packet from Residence to assisting in the management of aspects of Life over the summer months. their assigned areas, also serve in counseling, supervising, advising, and programming roles. ASSIGNING ROOMMATES These professional staff members reside on When new students enroll, they are sent housing and campus within our residential facilities as well. dining applications. The application asks questions about roommate preferences that are reviewed prior to assignments being made. Students can request a Office of Residence Life specific roommate, and as long as both roommate Located in the lobby of Pennswood Hall requests each other, chances are good that they will be Office hours: 9am–5pm housed together. Students can also choose roommates during New Student Orientation. Students are notified 610-526-6092 in late July of their assigned roommates. Roommate contact information is shared enabling roommates to contact one another before arriving on campus.

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ROOMMATE ISSUES "What’s Already There?” Resident Assistants (RAs) live on each of the • Bed (twin size) • Desk residence hall floors. RAs are students who have • Chair • Mirror been specifically trained to assist residents when • Dresser • Smoke detector they experience roommate difficulties. The RAs begin • Closet by having the roommates meet and discuss their issues, potential compromises, and what they can Things to Pack! do to better meet each other’s needs. If the RA is • Alarm clock unable to mediate the conflict, a trained professional • Baskets (for toiletries and storage) staff member becomes involved. If mediation does • Bed sheets (single–twin bed) not resolve the roommate conflict, hall staff will • Bedspread, blanket, and pillow encourage roommates to determine who would • Bike be interested in relocating. Unfortunately, not all • Cell phone roommate conflicts are resolvable. In the event that • Cleaning supplies for your room and bathroom neither roommate agrees to move voluntarily, the • Computer, printer, and cables Office of Residence Life may require both roommates • Desk lamp to relocate to a new space on campus. • Dishes and silverware for your room • Fan VISITATION • Games (cards, board games) • All non-residents are held accountable for all • Laundry bag and detergent rules and regulations outlined in the Conditions of • Lock box for valuables Occupancy, and the Student Code of Conduct • Microwave (700 watts and below) as outlined in the official Harcum College Student • Padlocks (desk, laptop, and bike) Handbook. • Room decorations (removable) • All non-residents must sign in with a campus • Refrigerator official, leaving proper identification until time of • (3.5 cubic feet or smaller) departure. • Stereo system (CD player, radio, MP3 player, • Residents and non-residents violating any headphones, MP3 player, etc.) conditions of occupancy may lose all visitation • Television rights. • Toilet paper/ toiletries • Towels/ wash cloths **Smoking is prohibited in all residence halls, common areas, and dining facilities. What to Leave Behind... • Air conditioners • Alcoholic beverages • Appliances without automated shut off • Ashtrays • Candles and incense • Ceiling fans • Large Exercise Equipment • Firearms (including but not limited to paint ball guns, BB guns, knives, slingshots) • Furniture (couches, tables, etc.) • Illegal drugs • Grills • Halogen lamps • Heaters • Pets (including small fish tanks) • Water beds Pennswood Hall • Toaster Ovens, Hot plates, Forman Grills, or any other cooking appliances • Traffic signs or cones • Any item with an open heating element (ex. hot plates/ toaster ovens/ coffee pots/ etc.)

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ATHLETIC FACILITIES There is an athletic field located in front of the Academic AROUND CAMPUS Center, as well as a fitness center and gym in the lower The college experience would not be levels of Klein Hall. The fitness center has cardio equipment complete without making memories and and free weights. friends through our many college events, Please check out our website at harcum.edu/fitness for activities, or projects. current Fitness Center hours of operation. ARTS & MUSIC Richter Hall, the 106-year-old Victorian structure on ATHLETICS & RECREATION Montgomery Avenue, has been a space to nurture Harcum is a member of the National Junior College Harcum’s artists, photographers, and musicians for several Athletic Association or NJCAA Division I & II. Harcum decades. sponsors teams in men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, and Richter Hall is home to the Harcum Music School. The Music men’s and women’s cross country, indoor track and School’s mission is to help you achieve your musical goals. outdoor track. Whether you intend to make music, your career or a part- time love, our instructors can help you get there. Take The College is always looking for students to help as classes in Guitar (electric and acoustic), Piano/Keyboard, managers on game days. If interested contact the Sax, Clarinet, Recorder, Electric Bass, Drum set, Song writing, Athletic Director at 610-526-6669. and more! Visit www.harcummusicschool.com to learn more.

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CAMPUS ACTIVITIES There are a wide variety of clubs and organizations on campus. More information about these organizations can be found by visiting www. harcum.edu in the Student Life portal. Students are encouraged to form new organizations that serve their interest. All new organization proposals must be submitted to the Office of Campus Activities.

Announcements for all programs and events are posted www.harcum.edu and on bulletin boards Off campus trip to Adventure Aquarium throughout campus, announced in email notices, all Vet Tech students. We hold monthly meetings and campus activity calendars are distributed to all to arrange fun activities to get more involved students. with the community. SVTA also holds fundraisers to benefit local animal organizations. Previous activities included volunteering at the Dog Show CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS in Philadelphia, trips to the Philadelphia Zoo and Ryerss Farm. Dental Assisting Club This club provides students in the Dental Assisting Student Nurses’ Association program the opportunity to plan events that will of Pennsylvania (SNAP) increase their knowledge of their field. SNAP is a student-run organization that represents over 3,000 students from nursing schools Student American Dental throughout Pennsylvania. As a member of SNAP, Hygiene Association (SADHA) you are provided with the benefits of SNAP and This club provides a professional enrichment and the National Student Nurses’ Association. preparation for an active role in national, state, and local components of the Student American Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Dental Hygiene Association. Fundraising and Students with a cumulative grade point average community projects support club activities. of 3.5 or higher are invited to join this honorary Activities have included toothbrush sales, a club. Students are chosen for PTK for their pinning ceremony for graduating seniors, and outstanding qualities of leadership, character, table clinics. and citizenship within the Harcum Community.

Fashion Club And more! The Fashion Club is for students who like to stay Interior Design Club informed about developments in the fashion Entrepreneurs Club industry. This club organizes the annual fashion Physical Therapist Assistants Club (PATC) show, among other activities. Campus Activities Board

Harcum Association for the Education of Young Children (HAEYC) STUDENT LEADERSHIP HAEYC is an official local chapter of The The Student Government Association is a great way Association for the Education for students to have their voice heard, become of Young Children and, part of the national involved on campus, and gain leadership skills and organization, The National Association for the experience. There are also numerous leadership Education of Young Children. The members work positions in each student organization, and the with our Delaware Valley Chapter to arrange campus wide Student Leadership program which informational visits and conduct fundraising includes Resident Assistants, Student Admissions events. Ambassadors, Campus Activities Board Members, and the Student Government Association. Student Vet Tech Association (SVTA) Student Vet Tech Association (SVTA) is open to

www.harcum.edu/HCJOURNEY 16 Office of Career & Transfer Services Harcum College, Academic Center First Floor - Room 110 610-526-6070 [email protected] harcum.edu/careertransfer

ABOUT CAREER & TRANSFER SERVICES Career & Transfer Services provide quality services that assist Harcum College students with career development and transferring to four-year colleges. Our mission is to equip all Harcum College students and alumni with the skills necessary to have a competitive edge in their academic and career arenas. We seek to empower, educate, and train students to proactively engage in the career and transfer process as well as chart their path toward life-long career achievement. SERVICES Career Services provides individual and group sessions in resume and cover letter writing, • Goal Planning interviewing skills, and dressing for success, as well • Individual Career Counseling as other areas to assist students in a successful • Four-Year College Exploration job search. In addition, we can discuss different • Job Search and Interview Preparation career search strategies through workshops and • Internship Search individual counseling. Transfer advising assists students interested • Resume Writing in transferring to a four-year college or university. • Dress for Success Transfer advising services include: selecting the • Career Expo (in Fall and Spring) appropriate college or university, completing • Transfer Expo (in Fall and Spring) the application process, and writing the essay. • Job Listing and Transfer Info Harcum also sponsors two Transfer Expos each year that are well attended by area college and • 24-hour online access to resources university admission representatives.

Empower Educate Train Career & Transfer Services Our resources are available Our workshops, boot camps, can help you identify your online 24-hours, 7 days a week. and expos are opportunities future goals, develop new and to engage in the career and existing strengths, to get you Online Career Web Link: transfer process. on your way towards a long successful path. www.purplebriefcase.com HARCUM COLLEGE CAMPUS DIRECTORY

CAMPUS DIRECTORY Our Campus Directory of professionals are here to support you and offer guidance over the course of your academic journey at Harcum.

Pennswood Hall Melville Hall ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS SUPPORT & STUDENT RESOURCES Academic Affairs Academic 610-256-6054 Campus Safety (24 hours) Klein Hall 610-526-6099 Center Admissions Melville Hall 610-526-6169 Career & Transfer Services Academic Center 610-526-6070 Alumni Relations Bedford Hall 610-526-6060 Counseling Services Klein Hall 610-526-6045 Bursar/Student Accounts Melville Hall 610-526-6016 Disability Services Academic Center 610-526-6185 College Advancement Bedford Hall 610-526-6060 Educational Support Services Academic Center 610-526-6052 Financial Aid Melville Hall 610-526-6094 English Language Academy Academic Center 610-526-6116 Finance & Business Melville Hall 610-526-6023 Student Health Center Klein Hall 610-526-6090 Human Resources Melville Hall 610-526-1647 IT Services Academic Center 610-526-1867 Registrar/Student Records Melville Hall 610-526-6010 Library Services Charles H. Trout Library 610-526-6066 President’s Office Melville Hall 610-526-6001 Facilities Melville Hall 610-526-1644 Mail Room Academic 610-526-6044 Center

STUDENT LIFE & CAMPUS LIVING CAMPUS RESOURCES Athletics Bear’s Den 610-526-6659 Campus Store Academic Center 610-526-6041

Campus Activities Klein Hall 610-526-6038 KinderCare Pennswood Hall 610-526-9244

Dining Services Klein Hall 610-526-6262 Harcum Music School Richter Hall 610-526-6114

Residence Life & Housing Pennswood Hall 610-526-6092 Harcum Dental Clinic Abram & Goldie 610-526-6015 Cohen Dental Center Student Life Klein Hall 610-526-6032 Veterinary Services Veterinary Services 610-526-6102 Building (VSB) Student Government Klein Hall 610-526-6080

Cohen OMGC Veterinary Services Dental Center

Academic Center Klein Hall Front www.harcum.edu/HCJOURNEY 18 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION HARCUM COLLEGE New Student Checklist q Before Orientation n Complete NSO satisfaction survey n Submit Tuition deposit q Before classes begin n Contact Program Director n Activate Harcum email n Register for classes n Sign up for text alerts n Confirm tuition obligations through e2campus with the Office of Financial Aid and Student Accounts n Order text books

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