Student Handbook 2011 - 2013
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college of mount saint vincent division of student affairs STUDENT HANDBOOK 2011 - 2013 “TEACH ME GOODNESS, DISCIPLINE AND KNOWLEDGE.” (Psalm 118) "Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me. " i REVISED January 2013 DISCLAIMER The College of Mount Saint Vincent (CMSV) Student Handbook is written and issued by the Division of Student Affairs. It is the College’s official notification of the College’s policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards of conduct. Students are responsible for reading and thoroughly knowing all of the information contained in this Student Handbook and the CMSV Academic Catalog. These two publications constitute the student’s contract with the College. A complete explanation of academic policies can be found in the College Catalog. The College Catalog and the Student Handbook are available on-line. Enrollment is considered an acceptance of all conditions specified in the Handbook and the Catalog. Since policies and procedures cannot be static in a changing environment, the information contained in this Student Handbook is subject to change by the College at any time. Accordingly, neither this Handbook, nor any parts of it, may be relied upon as a contract. The College may reproduce or modify this Handbook, or parts of it, for distribution in other formats (for example, on a web page or in other formats for computer access, or in academic department publications). As a result students, applicants, or other users of this Handbook should consult with appropriate College offices to verify the current text or status of the policies, procedures, rules, regulations or other information contained in this Handbook or other publications to determine whether information in this Handbook has been superseded or changed. College of Mount Saint Vincent ii college of mount saint vincent division of student affairs STUDENT HANDBOOK 2011 - 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SECTION ONE - INTRODUCTIONS AND TRADITIONS History of the College of Mount Saint Vincent ...............................................................1 Our Mission .....................................................................................................................1 Our Motto.........................................................................................................................1 Our Seal ...........................................................................................................................1 Our Mascot.......................................................................................................................2 Our Alma Mater ...............................................................................................................2 Statement on Catholic Identity.........................................................................................3 Campus Buildings ............................................................................................................4 Overview of College Divisions ........................................................................................6 SECTION TWO - STUDENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES Athletics and Recreation ...............................................................................................9 Varsity Sports...................................................................................................................9 Fitness Center...................................................................................................................9 Intramurals .......................................................................................................................9 Exercise Classes ...............................................................................................................9 Campus Ministry……………………………………………………………….….....10 Chapels……………………………………………………………...............................10 Counseling Center……………………………………………....................................10 Health Services .............................................................................................................11 Office of Housing and Residence Life - OHRL .........................................................11 Office of Student Activities, Leadership and Commuter Life - OSALCL .............11 Seton Service and Leadership Scholarship ……………………………………...11 SECTION THREE - ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES Career Development and Internships ........................................................................12 Academic Resource Center – ARC ............................................................................12 Writing Emphasis Course – WE ................................................................................12 iii Academic Advisement .................................................................................................13 Disabled Student Assistance........................................................................................13 International Students .................................................................................................13 Professional and Continuing Studies .........................................................................13 Registrar .......................................................................................................................14 TRIO Program .............................................................................................................14 BRIDGE Program .......................................................................................................14 SECTION FOUR - GENERAL SERVICES ATM and Check-Cashing ...........................................................................................15 Bookstore Akademos Textbook X………………………………………………...15 The No Bookstore …………………………………………………………………...15 Computing Services .....................................................................................................15 DolphiNet Network Access ...........................................................................................16 Computer Labs ...............................................................................................................16 Access from Residence Hall Rooms ..............................................................................16 Wireless Access .............................................................................................................16 Off Campus Access to the Library Databases ...............................................................16 Central Storage and Personal Web Pages ......................................................................17 Blackboard .....................................................................................................................17 Banner Self Service........................................................................................................17 Telephones .....................................................................................................................17 Helpdesk Services ..........................................................................................................17 Employment Opportunities.........................................................................................17 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................18 Food Service .................................................................................................................18 Hudson Heights Dining Hall ..........................................................................................18 Declining Balance Meal Plans ……...……………………………………………18 Resident Declining Balance Meal Plans ........................................................................18 Commuter Declining Balance Meal Plans .....................................................................19 Dining Dollars and Dolphin Dollars ..................................................................19 Benedict’s Café and Mag’s Kitchen ..............................................................................20 Elizabeth Seton Library ..............................................................................................20 Borrowing Books ...........................................................................................................20 Inter Library Loan ..........................................................................................................21 Reserve Materials...........................................................................................................21 Research Assistance .......................................................................................................21 Postal and Clerical Services ........................................................................................21 Security and Safety ......................................................................................................22 Parking and Traffics Regulations, Fees and Fines .......................................22 Lost and Found ..............................................................................................................25 Emergencies - Responding and Reporting .....................................................................25 Harassing Calls ..............................................................................................................26 iv Shuttle Bus .....................................................................................................................26