Parent Handbook 2012-2013

(Effective Aug. 20, 2012 - Aug. 25, 2013) Produced by UNF’s Office of Parent and Family Programs Table OF CONTENTS LETTER OF WELCOME Term Forgiveness ...... 22 Chapter 1 – Be Involved Probation/Suspension Policy ...... 22 A Message for Parents ...... 1 Excess Hours Surcharge ...... 23 Parents Association ...... 1 Repeat Course Surcharge ...... 23 Suggestions for Parents ...... 2 Refunds and Conditions (Tuition) ...... 23 Transcripts ...... 23. Chapter 2 – First Year Calendar Fall Semester Calendar ...... 5 Chapter 6 – Dollars and Sense Spring Semester Calendar ...... 7. One Stop Student Services Center ...... 24 Scholarship FAQs ...... 25 Chapter 3 – Confidentiality (FERPA) Cost of Attendance ...... 27. Student Education Records (FERPA) ...... 9 Florida Prepaid ...... 27 FERPA and Financial Aid ...... 9 Out-Of-State Waivers ...... 28 Campus Phone Directory ...... 9 Fee Assessments/Refunds/Drops/ Directory Information ...... 10 Withdrawals ...... 28 Non-Disclosure of Directory Information . . .10 Payment of Tuition and Fees ...... 29. UNF ID - The “N” Number ...... 10 Osprey 1Card ...... 29 Parent Portal ...... 11 OzzieBucks ...... 30 American Express Prepaid Debit ...... 30 Chapter 4 – Academic Preparation Checking Tips for Parents and Students . . . .30 Academic Advising ...... 12 Cashier’s Tips and Tidbits ...... 31 Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) . . .12 My Osprey Map ...... 13 Chapter 7 – Health and Safety Register For Classes ...... 14 Student Health ...... 32 Student Detail Schedule ...... 14. The Healthy Osprey ...... 32 Academic Programs ...... 14 Student Health Services ...... 33 Transformational Learning Campus Safety ...... 34 Opportunities (TLOs) ...... 14 University Police Department ...... 34 UNF Reads! Program ...... 14 Safety Rangers ...... 34 Venture Studies ...... 15. Clery Act ...... 34 Institute for Values, Community, Emergency (Code Blue) Telephones ...... 35 and Leadership ...... 15. Housing Telephones ...... 35. Center for Community-Based Learning . 16. . Hurricanes and Emergencies ...... 35 Honors and Scholars Program ...... 16. Code Red Campus Alert System ...... 35 Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) . .17. Contacting Your Student in Case of Army ROTC ...... 17. . an Emergency ...... 35. Naval ROTC (at JU) ...... 17. Pets on Campus ...... 36 Study Abroad: Australia to Zanzibar . . . .17 Student Tips for Safety on Campus . . . .36 The Graduate School ...... 18 Chapter 5 – Policies to Remember Chapter 8 – Life at UNF Academic Integrity Code ...... 19 ATMs and Campus Banking ...... 37 Appealing an Academic Decision ...... 19. Bookstore ...... 37 Petitioning University Academic Policies Bus Service: JTA ...... 38 and Regulations ...... 20 E-Mail ...... 38 Attendance Policy - First Day ...... 20 Courtesy Phones On-Campus for Religious Observances ...... 20 Public Use ...... 38. Concurrent/Transient Enrollment ...... 21 Commuter Students ...... 38 Continuous Enrollment ...... 21 Housing and Residence Life ...... 39 Summer Residency ...... 21 Freshman Housing Requirement . . . . 39. Withdrawals from UNF Coursework . . . . 21. Housing FAQs ...... 39 Grade Forgiveness ...... 22. Dining Services on Campus ...... 41 Meal Plans ...... 42. Intercultural Center for Peace ...... 56 Dining Locations ...... 42 Interfaith Center ...... 56 Student Employment ...... 42 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Lost and Found ...... 43. Resource Center ...... 57 Osprey Connector Shuttle Service ...... 43 Military and Veterans Resource Center . . . . .57 Parking Permit ...... 43 Ombudsman for Students ...... 58. Technology on Campus ...... 44 Parent Fund ...... 58 ITS ...... 44 Student Conduct Office ...... 58 Campus Ethernet ...... 44 Supporting Our Students (SOS) ...... 59. Wireless ...... 44. Victim Advocacy Program ...... 59 Computer Lab and Library ...... 44 Women’s Center ...... 59. myWings, UNF’s Web Portal ...... 44. Chapter 12 – Student Code of Conduct Chapter 9 – Fun and Fitness Alcohol: Prohibited Use ...... 60 Athletics ...... 45. Parental Notification Policy ...... 61 Campus Recreation ...... 45. Possession of Illegal Drugs/Misuse Aquatics ...... 45 of Medication ...... 61. Arena ...... 45 Tobacco: Prohibited Use ...... 61. Eco Adventure ...... 46 Weapons and Destructive Devices ...... 62 Hayt Golf Learning Center Harassment Policy ...... 62 (GOLFPLEX) ...... 46 Hazing Policy ...... 62 Hodges Soccer/Track Stadium . . . . . 46. Non-Motorized Vehicles ...... 63 Intramurals ...... 47. Recreational Sports Clubs ...... 47 Chapter 13 – Jacksonville - Our Community Ropes Challenge Course ...... 47 Accommodations ...... 64 Skate Park ...... 47 Local Houses of Worship ...... 64 Student Wellness Complex ...... 47. Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) . . . .64 UNF Wildlife Sanctuary ...... 48 Shopping ...... 64 Environmental Education Pavilion . . . . .48 On-Campus Banking and ATMs ...... 65 The UNF Organic Garden ...... 48 Other Area Banks ...... 65 Hospitals ...... 66 Chapter 10 – Activities and Events Jacksonville Airport Transportation ...... 66 Center for Student Media ...... 49. Local Cab Transportation ...... 66. Osprey Radio ...... 49 Osprey TV ...... 49 Appendices The Spinnaker Newspaper and Digital . . .49 Very Important Dates ...... 67 CSM Business Office ...... 49 Frequently Called Numbers ...... 71 Family Weekend ...... 49 Crimes Reported by UNF Police ...... 72 Fraternity and Sorority Life ...... 50 Councils ...... 50 Fraternities ...... 51 ACCREDITATION Sororities ...... 51. The University of North Florida is accredited Homecoming ...... 51. by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern The Lufrano Intercultural Gallery ...... 51 Association of Colleges and Schools to award Student Government ...... 51 baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees . Contact Executive Branch ...... 51 the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Legislative Branch ...... 52 Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679- Judicial Branch ...... 52. 4500 for questions about the accreditation of the Week of Welcome (WOW!) ...... 52. University of North Florida . Individual contact to the Commission on Colleges about the University of Chapter 11 – Student Services and North Florida accreditation status should occur only Resources if there is evidence that appears to support significant UNF Alumni Association ...... 53. noncompliance with a requirement or standard . Career Services ...... 53 Continuing Education ...... 54. All other inquiries should be directed to Shawn Counseling Center ...... 55. Brayton, sbrayton@unf .edu, who serves as the Disability Resource Center ...... 55 university SACS liaison . UNF CORE VALUES

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA IS COMMITTED TO VALUES THAT PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION OF INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES AND SOCIETIES. WE VALUE:

(1) THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH AND KNOWLEDGE CARRIED OUT IN THE SPIRIT OF INTELLECTUAL AND ARTISTIC FREEDOM; (2) ETHICAL CONDUCT; (3) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT; (4) DIVERSITY; (5) RESPONSIBILITY TO THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT; AND (6) MUTUAL RESPECT AND CIVILITY.

Parents Handbook Cover: Photograph by Fructuoso Navarro The University of North Florida’s 2012-13 Parents Handbook is published by UNF’s Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Parent and Family Programs . Its purpose is to provide parents or guardians of enrolled UNF students with information regarding the multitude of services available on campus, students’ and parents’ rights and responsibilities as members of the University community and the many co-curricular learning opportunities offered by the Division to enhance students’ UNF education . Questions may be directed to the Office of Student Affairs (904) 620-2600 (Voice/TDD) or via student .affairs@unf .edu or parents@unf . edu . This publication also may be found in PDF form on the Student Affairs website www .unf .edu/student- affairs/ . If you are a person with a disability and you need this information in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at (904) 620-2769 or by fax at (904) 620-3874 . Note to parents or family members who need accommodations during a UNF event: If you or a member of your family has a disability and require accommodations, please contact the UNF Disability Resource Center at (904) 620-2769 five days before the event to enable us to provide you with a reasonable accommodation . The DRC is currently located in Building 57, Suite 1500 . For physical access issues, please contact the American Disabilities (ADA) Compliance Office at (904) 620-2870, or by fax at (904) 620-2585 . The office is located in Building 6, Suite 1314 .

Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, Vice President for Student and International Affairs Jeanne Middleton, Assistant Director, Student Affairs; Office of Parent and Family Programs, Editor Kathy Klein, Assistant Director, Office of Parent and Family Programs, Editor Katerina Turner, Coordinator, Marketing and Publications, Design and Production

Letter OF WELCOME Dear Parents, I know the careful thought that has gone into helping your student get to this point in her or his life. My wife and I began a similar process the year each of our children was born. Your family and ours probably share very similar goals for our children — to give them every advantage we can and to prepare them to be caring, well-educated and contributing members of our society. It is through the development of these qualities that our children will be able to lead fulfilling and happy lives.

At the University of North Florida, our faculty and staff pride themselves on developing a rapport with our students. We recognize that while there are many commonalities among them, each student is special and should be treated as an individual. We are committed to offering every student what we call Transformational Learning Opportunities. TLOs, as they are known on campus, are a unique experience, whether through study abroad, an internship or a service learning course, involvement in a faculty-mentored research project, or participation in student government, athletics or one of the many on-campus student organizations.

We also encourage our students to build lasting friendships with their UNF peers, including those with similar and with different backgrounds. Based on my own college experiences, I know what these relationships can mean. I still have close friends from my alma mater who have added greatly to my life. The different perspectives they have offered me throughout the years have contributed greatly to my ability to make sound and informed decisions and to my development as a human being. We hope to help your student develop these same valuable bonds.

As you may already know, UNF’s student body is among the best in the state and these students are enrolled in a university that provides an incredibly rich education. Our faculty is committed to seeing that your student receives the education you want — one that provides a solid background in general studies and offers a thorough grounding in her or his field of study, all in preparation for her or his future endeavors.

I look forward to having an opportunity to meet with your student at some point during her or his career here.

Sincerely,

John A. Delaney President Chapter 1 BE INVOLVED

A Message for Parents and Parents Association Family Members The Parents Association at the University of North We are excited to welcome you to our University Florida was established to strengthen ties with parents of North Florida Family . The University is dedicated in further support of their students’ success at North to excellence and is committed to making our Florida, to provide on-going communication between students’ experiences meaningful, both personally and the University and UNF parents, and to further engage academically, during their time here . We hope you as parents in UNF events, programs and activities . parents will be integral participants in making the lives The mission of the Parents Association is to serve as of all UNF’s students better . In 2006 the UNF Parents a link between parents or guardians of UNF students Association was established and we encourage you and the University in order to . . . to join the Association for the purpose of engaging in University activities while providing an avenue for nite parents, family members, faculty and staff interacting with other parents . U as partners in support of the academic and personal This Parents Handbook is intended to provide you success of students valuable information about UNF as well as to assist you in reaching the best campus resources to answer Nurture the relationship between parents, your specific questions . As the year progresses, look families, students and the University in recognition for additional information on Parents Association of the critical role parents and families play in the events and services on the Parents Association web site education of students at www .unf .edu/parents . Our web site provides easy access to the entire UNF community . It’s a wonderful resource for obtaining information on just about Facilitate on-going communication to educate everything you will need for the year ahead . parents and families about University policies and campus resources To help you get started, I extend a personal invitation for you to call or e-mail me to help you As a member of the Parents Association you can assist your son or daughter to do the things that actively participate in the life of your Osprey student students should do for themselves . We would like to and interact with and lend support to other parents . hear from you with your suggestions, questions, ideas You can volunteer for activities such as planning and support throughout the year . You may e-mail us Family Weekend, participation on Orientation panels, at parents@unf .edu . I look forward to meeting you at and/or serve as Parents Association Regional Area events planned specifically for our UNF families, and Coordinators to host summer send-offs and be a I hope you stop by my office and introduce yourself contact for incoming parents . The Parents Association when you visit our campus . Don’t forget to mark meets on campus twice a year to plan the year’s your calendar and make hotel reservations to attend activities . One meeting always takes place during Family Weekend October 12-14 this year . Highlights Family Weekend in October and another meeting of the weekend include campus tours, athletic games, during the Spring term with a family event . activities, picnic lunch and Jazz Band Concert at the The Osprey Parents Advisory Council was Family Fun Zone, guided tour of the nature trails, appointed in 2009 to serve as the liaison between the canoeing, entertainment and most important time with University and the parents and family members of your UNF student . UNF students in partnership with the Office of Parent and Family Programs . The Council members are Jeanne Middleton, Assistant Director, Student Affairs volunteers who serve as the leadership arm of the UNF Office of Parent and Family Programs Parents Association and meet during the academic Student Union (Bldg 58E), Suite 1300 year to discuss issues, plan events to involve parents and family in the life of the University and allocate (904) 620-1567 (904) 620-2644 (fax) funding through the Parents Association Grant [email protected] Program . The Council encourages the involvement and www.unf.edu/parents suggestions of parents and invites those interested in

Chapter 1: Be Involved 1 becoming members to contact the Office of Parent and UNF can personally relate to the mixed emotions you Family Programs at parents@unf .edu . are feeling as the parent of a college-bound student . We hope this level of understanding puts those Tips: Membership of us who will attempt to answer your questions in • Always use your Parents Association toll-free a better position to do so . The Parents Handbook is number when calling the campus. We will intended to provide you valuable information about answer your questions or find the answer for UNF as well as to assist you in reaching key campus you! offices to answer your specific questions during • Regularly visit the Parents Association the school year . The information included in this website, www.unf.edu/parents/ for University handbook can be found on the sidebar on the Parent updates and events planned especially for and Family Programs homepage on the University families. website, www .unf .edu/parents/ . • Attend Networking Socials to find a local member to be a mentor for your student — where to get a car fixed, where to go to KEEPING IN TOUCH dinner, etc. New students are typically busy exploring campus • Remember: Parents Association members and their living environment, making friends and receive a discount on Family Weekend! adjusting to their independence . Still, most of them, • For special occasion gift ideas, check out whether they admit it or not, need to hear from home . various businesses and their discounts on the We recommend that you let your student call you first; parents association website: www.unf.edu/ try to wait 48 hours before you just have to talk to your parents/. son or daughter! Most students do not expect long e-mails or calls; they just want to know that you are fine and that they Programs sponsored by the Office of Parent and are not forgotten! Your student will appreciate regular Family Programs are largely funded through mem- e-mails, but don’t be surprised if your student doesn’t bership fees paid by parents and family members . A write or text very often . portion of your Parents Association dues is used to fund an endowed scholarship, fund grant requests that For the safety of our students, staff and visitors, enhance the college experience of your students and to NO pets other than service animals are allowed on the provide book scholarships for students of members that UNF campus . When planning a visit to campus, please are awarded semi-annually at the Association meetings . remember to leave all pets at home . To request an application to join the UNF Parents Care packages are appreciated . They can serve Association, e-mail parents@unf .edu, call (904) 620- as an instant ticket to new friends . Nothing draws a 1567 or visit www .unf .edu/parents/ to print out an crowd faster than a batch of homemade brownies or application . Complete the application and mail it with cookies . A box of favorite snacks and a reminder that the appropriate membership fee to: “We’re thinking of you” can turn a week of insecure experiences around . Be sure to include your student’s UNF Parents Association University of North Florida 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224

Suggestions for Parents BEING SUPPORTIVE Freshman year can be a little scary for both parents and students . Remember that there are more than 2,000 other freshman families sharing this experience . It can be daunting, but there are several things you can do to help your student and you make the transition to college life a little smoother . As parents of college students or recent graduates, many of us who work at

2 Chapter 1: Be Involved phone number on packages to ensure that they make be entertaining and useful for networking with friends their way to your student’s on-campus home . and family in today’s hectic world, they can also Gift cards are available on the UNF Bookstore become destructive if users are not careful about the website, www . unf .bkstr .com . On the left side, there is information they post, the interactions they have and a tab for gift cards . Customers can select an amount, the amount of trust they give . purchase them and have them shipped or picked up in These communities have fake members and lurkers . the Bookstore . Posting personal information online can lead to electronic voyeurism . Anyone can create an account . All someone needs is a valid e-mail address . Reported TALKING THINGS OVER risks include identity theft, online and physical stalking, embarrassment, blackmail and worse . New students are adjusting to and defining their independence . They need about five weeks to really feel The University has established the UNF Student a part of the University . Conduct Code for defining behavioral rights and responsibilities within this community . Any online However, they still may want to communicate activity regardless of intent or means that threatens their experiences to those who are important to them . harm, intimidates another person or invades their Parents, friends, and family should learn to listen, to privacy is cyber bullying and a dangerous and a direct be supportive and to give advice without nagging . You violation of this Code . Please discuss this with your may want to learn as much about UNF, its academic, student and review the tips below to protect your personal and social resources as you can . This way, student from becoming a victim . when your student calls with a question or complaint, or is just tired and burned out, you can listen and, if • Choose “friends” wisely –— online friends are not needed, suggest some options for finding help . If you really your friend unless you know them offline . are only hearing about the new friends and good times • Keep personal information private. at college, and not hearing about academics, then remind them that it is time to refocus on classes . • Always use privacy settings. • Don’t post anything online that the student would not want you, instructors, current or future DISCUSSING PERSONAL CONDUCT employers, boyfriend or girlfriend to see . Talk with your student about his or her personal • Don’t allow applications to access the student’s conduct . Don’t avoid discussions about diversity, account . drinking, sexuality, drugs, and spirituality . UNF students are exposed to many different viewpoints and Encourage your son or daughter to follow these lifestyles in the classroom, in their living environment, recommended tips to protect his or her identity and and through programs offered by the University . It is provide personal online safety . Please report any helpful for them to know where you stand on these suspected incidence of cyber bullying to the RA or matters, but don’t be surprised if they begin expressing UPD immediately . viewpoints of their own . Two of UNF’s Core Values are ethical conduct and mutual respect and civility . At UNF, it is expected that WATCHING STUDENTS CHANGE all students, faculty, staff and visitors will embrace Be prepared for some changes ahead! Part of the these values in their daily lives . As such, students must college experience is confronting different values and understand that they are responsible and accountable beliefs and reflecting on new experiences . Your student for their actions and should treat others at all times as may begin to challenge your values and question his or they would like to be treated . her personal beliefs . Students may explore through trial and error or involvement in different student or special-interest PROTECTING SOCIAL NETWORKS groups . Most students eventually find out that there Online privacy is a growing concern in today’s is very little difference between what they believe and world and especially on university campuses . A wealth what their parents, family and friends have taught of private information is being made very public in them . the virtual society of such online communities as Facebook, Twitter, and others . While these sites can

Chapter 1: Be Involved 3 RETURNING HOME disasters), the only place to run is to parents, family and friends . You will learn to decipher whether it is a Remember as your student returns home for crisis or “just a bad day .” These crises can leave you holidays and breaks, life at UNF is probably very burdened by your student’s tears and frustration, while different from when your son or daughter was in high your student returns to his or her routine — feeling school . He or she is now responsible for making many relieved and happier . Simply listening may be all that’s decisions that you may have made in the past — family needed so you can hear what your student is really meals, curfew time, etc . Though some flexibility is saying . Remember that your role is to support, not important, it may be a good idea to outline and discuss rescue, your college student! mutual expectations before your student returns home . NOW WHAT? You have been there all year long while your son IN CLOSING or daughter transitions to college life . Your student’s Be supportive and have faith in your student . Often needs will vary from year-to-year so please remember when things become difficult for a new student (a that you need to keep encouraging your student past bad test grade, end of a dating relationship, laundry the first year .

Jaclyn Chamberlain, UNF mom, Marion Chamberlain and UNF student, Lindsey Chamberlain, Junior at Family Weekend

Having my family come to Family Weekend has always been a great time! Sometimes, it was just my mom and another year my sister joined her. One year, my aunt came too! I always look forward to these weekends! The activities are fun and the food is great, but the thing I like most is time to bond with my mother. I am proud to introduce her to my new friends (that she hears so much about) and even to some teachers! But really the best part is that I get to show her “my world”; my apartment, where I work, my classrooms, etc. I can prove to my family that I am on a great track for my future; that I’m not a little girl anymore. My time here at UNF has taught me so much and I value that and the chance to share those details with my family. It’s a great weekend! We participate in some of the school activities, we plan some local attractions and we shop, which I love and seldom get to do! College is a different place and time in our lives. It is chaotic, frustrating, fun, and gone before we know it! Growing up, I dreamed of being a college student and now, here I am! I appreciate this special time in my life and what better way to celebrate it then with the family who loves and supports me in so many ways... at Family Weekend!

4 Chapter 1: Be Involved Chapter 2 FIRST-YEAR CALENDAR

After students are enrolled, there are several Tip: Make sure your student is prepared for the deadlines that will affect their status at the University . first day of class. Students should print out For example, if they fail to pay or defer fees for tuition their schedules and find their classes either by the published deadline, their enrollment may be in advance on campus or on a campus map. purged or cancelled . If this happens, the student must If your student has special needs, be sure all reinstate through myWings and pay an additional support services are in place before classes reregistration fee and late payment fee . A student can begin. be reinstated only one time each semester . Although these dates are posted prominently around the campus FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR FALL 2012 in many areas as well as being posted on the UNF website, it would be beneficial for parents to remind Monday, August 20 students of these important deadlines during their Go to class! Students must notify the course instructor student’s first year . Failure to adhere to the dates in advance if they will miss the first day of class . Non- indicated can cause unnecessary frustration and attendance of the first day of class MAY result in your expense for both students and parents . student being dropped (purged) from that course . (See First Day Attendance Policy page 20 .) See Very Important Dates Calendar 2012-2013 page 67 . ADD/DROP ENDS 5 p.m., Friday, August 24 Students may add and drop courses from the first day 2012 Fall Semester of registration (registration occurs during freshman FIRST-YEAR RESIDENT (FRESHMAN) CHECK-IN orientation) through the end of the add/drop period (the first week of classes) . Students may add and drop 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday, August 17 courses via myWings portal, www .myWings edu. . New students begin their UNF experience on Check- Courses officially dropped during the add/drop period In Day when their specific residence hall opens . Visit will not be entered on a student’s permanent record housing .unf .edu for the specific check-in schedule for (transcript) and will be completely refunded . each building .

NON-DISCLOSURE FORM DEADLINE ALOHA RECEPTION — Boathouse 5 p.m., Friday, August 24 7-9 p.m., Friday, August 17 Submitting the form to One Stop on deadline date Parents of new students join together to share does not guarantee that no information would have experiences and exchange contact information gone out on your student prior to deadline date . following a busy move-in day .

FALL 2012 TUITION PAYMENT DEADLINE WEEK OF WELCOME (WOW!) 5 p.m., Monday, August 27 August 17-26 Last day to pay/pend/defer tuition and fees . The start of a new academic year is upon us . First-time college students are officially welcomed to campus with activities to engender excitement about their college experience at UNF . Tip: Register for Family Weekend (October 12-14). Look for the mailer or download the registration form at www.unf.edu/ RETURNING RESIDENT/UPPER-CLASS CHECK-IN student-affairs/parents-association. Make 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, August 18 your hotel arrangements for Family Returning and upper-class residents may check into Weekend. This weekend is filled with events their residence halls when their specific hall opens . Visit and activities for the whole family. Please consider using the hotels that support the housing .unf .edu for the specific check-in schedule for Parents Association by advertising in this each building . Handbook when booking your reservations for this weekend. Chapter 2: First-Year Calendar 5 Tip: Instructor office hours are the best way WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE (WITHOUT REFUND) for your student to gain help in classes and Friday, November 2 connect with a subject. Has your student been Last day to withdraw from classes without refund . in to see his or her instructors? Students should understand the possible consequences of withdrawing from a class . To be sure, they should LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (University Closed) consult with an ACE or Honors advisor who will discuss alternatives as well as the consequences of this Monday, September 3 decision .

ASSIGNED ACADEMIC ADVISING - REGISTRATION FOR SPRING BEGINS During OCTOBER - Don’t Wait Friday, November 9 All first time freshman students are assigned an Registration for the next semester takes place during advisor in the Academic Center for Excellence or the current semester . Registration appointment times through Honors . The ACE Advisor will contact the are posted as Registration Tickets in the myWings student early in the semester to set up appointments portal . The appointment time lets a student know throughout the semester to discuss the student’s when he or she may begin registering for classes . transition from high school to college, his or her First-time college freshmen are required to see their academic goals, intended college major and future assigned academic advisor before they register . All course selection . All first-time freshman students other students are encouraged to see their academic are required to see an ACE advisor before they may advisor if they have any questions about appropriate register in November for spring classes . course selection, alternate courses if their initial class choices are full and any course conflict issues . ACE Tip: ACE offers free tutoring in a multitude of sees students on a walk-in basis during registration, but areas. This is a great time to talk to your student about seeking tutoring assistance to avoid a long wait, visit ACE early in the semester . with classes. VETERAN’S DAY (University Closed) Monday, November 12 FAMILY WEEKEND October 12-14 This activity-filled weekend provides you and family THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (University Closed) members with many opportunities to visit with your November 22-25 student and to experience UNF’s campus life . Be sure to mark this date on your calendar . You won’t want to Tip: Preparing for exams starts the first day of miss it! class! Recommend that your student set aside time every day to study for final and end of Tip: Good time to make travel arrangements term exams, to avoid last minute cramming if your student is traveling home for and stress. Thanksgiving or Winter Break.

Note: There is one week between Thanksgiving FALL SEMESTER MIDTERMS break and final exams and your student may be feeling a bit stressed or overwhelmed. Sending Results online — Thursday, October 18 a card or small care package is a great way to Students with less than 30 semester hours can access say your family is thinking about you. their midterm grades online using the myWings portal . Grades are indicated by an “S” for Satisfactory progress or a “U” for Unsatisfactory progress . Students SPRING 2013 HOUSING RENT DUE who are not making satisfactory progress at midterm Wednesday, November 28 are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor in ACE or Honors to discuss academic success strategies . ACE also offers free tutoring in many subjects, CLASSES END including English, math and many of the sciences . Friday, November 30

SPRING SCHEDULE ON WEB Friday, October 26 Meet with advisor to select classes for spring term .

6 Chapter 2: First-Year Calendar FINAL EXAMS SPRING 2013 TUITION PAYMENT DEADLINE December 1-7 5 p.m., Monday, January 14 If the grades are not as high as your student or you Last day to pay/pend/defer tuition and fees . would like, remind him or her that going to college includes many adjustments, not just academics, and MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY that you have confidence in your student’s ability . UNF (University Closed) instructors and other campus resources are readily available to support the students during their college Monday, January 21 career . ASSIGNED ACADEMIC ADVISING - WINTER BREAK FEBRUARY and MARCH December 8 — January 6 All first time freshman students are required to see Osprey Hall, Osprey Landing, Osprey Cove and an ACE advisor before they can register in April for Osprey Crossings CLOSE at 5 p m. ., December 7 . summer and/or fall terms . To avoid a long wait time First-year students are not to remain on campus please remind your student to see an advisor early in during Winter Break . (University closed December 22 the semester . -January 1 - Tentative) “NESTFEST” UNF’S HOMECOMING February 10-17 (tentative) 2013 Spring Semester Get acquainted with homecoming activities, including the traditional tailgate, basketball games, spirit NEW YEARS DAY (University Closed) competition and the coronation of a homecoming king Tuesday, January 1 and queen .

RETURN TO HOUSING SPRING SEMESTER MIDTERMS 9 a.m., Sunday, January 6 Results online Thursday, March 7 Osprey Hall, Osprey Landing, Osprey Cove, and Midterm exams are usually completed before spring Osprey Crossings re-open . break . Students with less than 30 semester hours can Your student has been through it once before, but access their midterm grades online using the myWings spring semester always comes too soon . Your student portal . Grades are indicated by an “S” for Satisfactory will appreciate your continued support . progress or a “U” for Unsatisfactory progress . Students who are not making satisfactory progress at midterm FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR SPRING 2013 are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor in ACE or Honors to discuss academic success strategies . Monday, January 7 ACE also offers free tutoring in many subjects, Students must notify the course instructor in advance including English, math and many of the sciences . if they will miss the first day of class . Non-attendance of the first day of class MAY result in your student being dropped (purged) from that course . See First SUMMER SCHEDULE ON WEB Day Attendance Policy on page 20 . Friday, March 8 Meet with Advisor to select classes for Summer Term . NON-DISCLOSURE FORM DEADLINE 5 p.m., Friday, January 11 SPRING BREAK (No classes held) Submitting the form to One Stop on deadline date does March 18-23 not guarantee that no information would have gone Although we want our students to have fun, we also out on your student prior to deadline date . want them to be safe . Before your student leaves, make sure you have a phone number to stay in touch if your ADD/DROP ENDS student is traveling . 5 p.m., Friday, January 11 Students may add and drop courses from the first day WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE (WITHOUT REFUND) of registration through the end of the add/drop period . Friday, March 29 Students may add and drop courses via myWings Last day to withdraw from classes without a refund . portal, www .myWings .edu . Courses officially dropped Students should understand the possible consequences during the add/drop period will not be entered on a of withdrawing from a class . To be sure, a student student’s permanent record (transcript) and will be should consider consulting with an ACE or Honors completely refunded . Chapter 2: First-Year Calendar 7 advisor who will discuss alternatives as well as the SUMMER BREAK consequences of the decision . As the end of the school year comes to a close, students realize that they will be separated from FALL SCHEDULE ON WEB fellow students with whom they have built significant relationships . While you may look forward to your Friday, March 29 student’s return, remember that your son or daughter Meet with Advisor to select classes for Fall term . is dealing with the emotion of leaving the first home he or she created alone . UNF PRIORITY DATE FOR FAFSA Monday, April 1 — Check with Financial Aid Tip: UNF Update In order to receive financial aid by the beginning of To keep you in touch with what’s going Fall semester, returning students should complete on at UNF, check out UNF Update. This is and submit the renewal Free Application for Federal a monthly e-mail service created to keep Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1 of each year . parents — and other members of our external community —informed about events REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER AND FALL at UNF. With UNF Update, it is tough to miss an important UNF event. UNF Update TERMS is designed for individuals who are not Friday, April 5 necessarily UNF students, alumni, staff, Advanced Term registration is an opportunity for or faculty but still want to stay abreast currently enrolled students to register for their Summer of events on campus. To subscribe, go to and/or Fall courses . To avoid an extended wait time, the UNF website, www.unf.edu and type students who are unclear about course selection and/ “UNF Update” in the search box or call the Department of Marketing, Publications and or other academic issues, should meet with an advisor Public Relations at (904) 620-2125. early in the semester, –February or March– prior to April registration . Registration appointment times are posted as Registration Time Tickets in the myWings portal . The appointment time lets the student know when he or she may begin registering for classes .

CLASSES END Friday, April 19 Lasty da of classes — ask your student if arrangements need to be made to store belongings while home for summer break .

Tip: Don’t forget to renew your Parents Association membership for 2013-14. Contact the Office of Parent and Family Programs at 904-620-1567 or [email protected] to request a membership form.

FINAL EXAMS April 20-26 By this time students know what to expect and are more comfortable with final exams .

COMMENCEMENT Friday, April 26

HOUSING CHECK-OUT 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 26 All residents must check-out by 3 p .m .

8 Chapter 2: First-Year Calendar Chapter 3 CONFIDENTIALITY (FERPA)

We encourage positive communication between transcripts, grades, student class schedules and other students and their parents or guardians and appreciate information cannot be released without the written those parents who want to be involved in their consent of the student . Students who wish to pick up student’s educational experience . We believe a strong any information or paperwork regarding their aca- support network is necessary both on campus as demic records including a class schedule go to One well as at home . That being said, we frequently hear Stop Student Services and must show a picture I .D . If from parents regarding their frustration with their anyone other than the student is sent to pick up pa- perception that the University is not willing to be perwork for the student, he or she must show a picture forthcoming with information related to their student . I .D . as well as signed permission from the student to In truth, the University is limited in what can and what do so . If the person requesting the student records does cannot be released to third parties, including parents . not have a direct relationship to the UNF student, One Stop office staff will ask additional questions to ascer- tain the relationship and will use discretion in releasing the requested information . No educational or non- STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS (FERPA) directory information is provided over the telephone . The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law which affords students As one might suspect, FERPA is a far-reaching law certain rights with respect to their educational records . with many subtleties . We encourage those parents who The intent of this Act is to protect the privacy of are interested in learning more about FERPA and its student education records, to establish the right of provisions to go to our website: www .unf .edu/registrar/ students to inspect and review their education records, ferpa/ or the U .S . Department of Education FERPA to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate website: www2 .ed .gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/ and misleading data through informal and formal index .html . hearings and the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office (U S. . Department of Education) if they feel their rights have been violated . FERPA AND FINANCIAL AID A penalty for non-compliance of FERPA can result in While this policy is enforced for the protection of a loss of Federal funding to the University . our students, it also can cause frustration on the part Many students and parents do not realize that of parents when calling or visiting the University to FERPA has been protecting their records for many assist their students with the financial aid process . One years . FERPA protects educational records of way to remain involved is to accompany your student students at all levels – primary, secondary and post- when she or he visits One Stop Student Services for secondary . During a student’s primary and secondary financial aid discussions . If you are from out of the school experiences, the right of access to the student’s area, arrange for your student to call you from the One educational records rests with the parent or guardian . Stop Student Services Office so that you can assist by When the student enrolls at a post-secondary phone . If necessary, set up an appointment time for institution, the rights of access converts to the student these types of meetings to facilitate your schedule . For resulting in parents not being able to access student more information on scholarships and financial aid, records without the student’s consent . An exception please read the information online at www .unf edu/es/. to this rule permits parents of dependent students onestop/finaid/ . (as defined in Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954) who provide sufficient documentation of the parent-dependent relationship to access their CAMPUS PHONE DIRECTORY student’s educational record . Requests by students or The University’s Faculty/Staff phone directory is eligible parents to access educational records must be on the UNF web (unf .edu) and can be accessed under in writing . As a courtesy, students are notified of all “About UNF” on the left side . From there, one can parental requests made in this manner . search under a Person’s Name, Department Name (ex . In accordance with FERPA, as amended, and Parents Program) or Department Quick Reference . All University policy, students’ academic records such as numbers are area code (904) and prefix 620 .

Chapter 3: Confidentiality 9 DIRECTORY INFORMATION REQUESTS FOR NON-DISCLOSURE OF Directory information is the information available DIRECTORY INFORMATION about a student that is not considered harmful or an Students may request non-disclosure of their invasion of privacy if disclosed . While FERPA and directory information by signing a request form and state law protect the privacy of educational records, submitting it to One Stop Student Services or by directory information is not treated as confidential submitting the online “Request for Non-Disclosure and may be disclosed by the university without student Form” by the end of the first scheduled week of classes consent unless the student requests non-disclosure . At each term as noted in the calendar . UNF, the following has been designated as directory information: One Stop Student Services Center • Name UNF Hall (Bldg 53), Suite 1700 • Address (904) 620-5555 (904) 620-5525 (fax) [email protected] • Telephone number http://onestop.unf.edu • Dates of attendance M–F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Admitted college/major • Degrees awarded UNF ID - THE “N” NUMBER • Status (full or part-time) As a result of heightened awareness for privacy protection and the growing potential of identity • Classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.) theft, UNF has moved away from the use of Social • Participation in officially recognized activities and Security numbers as primary identifiers . Students sports login to computing resources using their UNF ID, which begins with an N and contains eight numbers . • Honors An example is n00345678 . The UNF ID or N number • Weight/height of athletes provides student access to the myWings portal, e-mail, Blackboard (used in most UNF classes), SkillSoft • Student images, including photographs, videos, or e-learning (self-paced training on hundreds of any other media containing a student’s image or computer skills and professional development topics), likeness fee payment and personal webspace .

10 Chapter 3: Confidentiality PARENT PORTAL If your student elects to provide you access to their information, your student will receive an e-mail which In an effort to help students and their parents, they must forward to you . Within that e-mail will the University has recently developed an online be additional instructions and a link to the myUNF system where your student can release his or her ID website where you can finalize your security confidential information to you via a secure online credentials . Once established, you will be able to log access . In so doing, you will be able to log into the into myWings, the secure online portal for university University’s myWings portal using your own security business, and access the Parent Portal . credentials and view the records according to your student’s authorization . Access to the Parent Portal Within myWings, you will see a variety of things is not automatic — your student must take steps to depending on your role and history with the University . create your security credentials and your student will For example, if you were a student at the University determine the elements of their educational record to you will have access to your student records and other share . data, including the Parent Portal . If your only role (thus far) is that of a parent of a UNF student who has authorized you to view information, you will only HOW IT WORKS have access to the Parent Portal . Students who decide to release information to a The myWings portal contains a combination of parent will first identify the parent through myWings . tabs (pages) and channels on each page . The link to Complete information and instructions for students the Parent Portal will be found in a channel . Follow to provide their parent with access to their education the link to the Parent Portal to view the information record can be found in the Student Handbook online released to you by your student . If you have more than and from the Parent Portal at http://www .unf .edu/ one student at the University, each will have to give you onestop/parents . The parent will receive security access to their records . If they do, then you will be able credentials — their own N number — for access to select them independently from a drop-down list . If to myWings . Parents will not have access to other you have questions regarding what information your University services like e-mail or library privileges, student has released to you, we encourage you to have but they will be able to access different areas of their a conversation with your student . student’s educational record and to pay bills on behalf For technical assistance, including passwords and of their student . login help, we recommend users contact the ITS Help Desk at (904) 620-HELP (4357)

Chapter 3: Confidentiality 11 Chapter 4 ACADEMIC PREPARATION

If you want to be kept informed about your to review the many UNF resources available to assist student’s grades, make sure that you talk realistically them in reaching academic goals . about your expectations for performance before your Advisors will engage students in a discussion of student leaves for UNF . Remember that college is individual aptitude and areas of interest in selecting a designed to be a challenging academic experience full major as well as answer questions pertaining to prereq- of opportunities to pursue many different academic, uisite information and UNF’s limited-access program social, and personal interests . Setting unrealistic requirements . The assigned advisor will assist the specific grade point average (GPA) expectations student in understanding their degree evaluation and for your student may lead to pressure and conflict academic roadmap . These tools outline for the students between you and your student . College classes are not the courses required for their desired major and the structured like high school or dual enrollment and timeline in which they should complete those courses . expectations for individual student performance are higher . Try to maintain a positive, calm and supportive Throughout the semester, advisors provide ongoing attitude about grades and be sensitive to your student’s review and monitoring of students to identify those need for academic exploration . This kind of attitude who may be considered at risk . Mandatory mid- will keep the channels of communication open . term grade reports for all freshmen are an important component of this process . Once at-risk students Some students choose to explore many non-academ- are identified, advisors work with them and provide ic pursuits their first semester at college and then spend recommendations for academic assistance and the next few semesters trying to make up for a lower additional support as needed . This may include first semester GPA . If you are consistently supportive referrals first to the student’s professor and/or to about the importance of academics you can help your various other on-campus resources such as Career student remain focused on making academic life a pri- Services, ACE Tutoring, Counseling Center, Student ority especially during the first semester at UNF . Health Services, Disability Resource Center, and Student Ombudsman . Academic Advising ACADEMIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE (ACE) The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE), located in Founders Hall (Building 2) Room 1200A, provides the following opportunities to currently enrolled UNF students:

• Academic Advising for Freshmen and Sophomores All new freshmen are required to attend UNF’s new student orientation . During these sessions academic advisors will assist students in selecting courses that reflect individual interests and abilities while also satisfying UNF requirements . Freshmen will meet with advisors from the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) or Honors Program . These advisors also explain the how to’s of registration and share other information to aid with a smooth transition to college and a successful first semester . Students will meet individually with an academic advisor their first semester to discuss their academic goals and progress as well as partner with their assigned academic advisor

12 Chapter 4: Academic Preparation Tip: Academic advisors dedicate themselves developing proven academic strategies for succeeding to managing the advising process and in college . To view a complete list of workshop offer- fostering a caring relationship. They strive ings with dates and times, please visit: http://shasta . to be accessible to students. Student advisees fastmail .usf .edu/pls/nfpo/wksmtut .p_workshop are expected to recognize that advising is a shared responsibility and that they are ultimately responsible for making decisions regarding their academic, career, and • Annual Writing Contest personal goals. The Academic Center for Excellence conducts an annual student writing contest in partnership with the Department of English . Entry categories include: • Tutoring Poetry, Short Story, and Creative Non-Fiction . The Academic Center for Excellence provides Students from all UNF majors are encouraged to students walk-in, peer assisted tutoring in the physical submit their best writing . and natural sciences, math, engineering, social sciences, foreign language, writing, history, statistics and Academic Center for Excellence selected business courses . ACE’s peer tutoring offers Founders Hall (Bldg 2), Room 1200A students the chance to get both one-on-one and group (904) 620-1012 (904) 620-1015 (fax) assistance in understanding course content . Located [email protected] in Founders Hall (Bldg 2, Room 1200A), tutors are www.unf.edu/ace available to meet with students throughout the week . Academic Advising: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. To view the current tutoring schedule, visit: http:// Tutoring: M–Th 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. shasta .fastmail .usf edu/pls/nfpo/wksmtut. .p_tutor F 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. * Evening tutoring will be offered in one of the residence halls, Monday through Thursday, 6-10 p.m. Location TBA. MY OSPREY MAP (COURSE SEQUENCE GUIDE) • Academic Success Skills Workshops My Osprey Maps provide a term-by-term sample schedule for undergraduate academic programs Each semester, the Academic Center for Excellence at the University of North Florida . Osprey Maps offers a variety of Academic Success Skills Workshops . guide students in the selection of courses each term . Topics include: overcoming procrastination, explor- Following the sample schedule and completing ing UNF majors, setting goals and managing time, designated mile-markers at the appropriate time will overcoming fear of public speaking, etc . These work- facilitate graduation in four years . The maps should shops help students successfully transition to UNF by be used in consultation with an academic advisor . Admitted students can access their personalized My Osprey Map in myWings . Sample maps for each undergraduate program are available at www .unf edu/. myospreymap/ . The Osprey Map is not a contract between the university and the student . It should be used as a general guide for the purpose of meeting requirements and constructing course schedules . Maps may be altered periodically to meet objectives of the academic program or the university . Students who are undecided as to their chosen major should consult an academic advisor, career services counselor and refer to the university’s undergraduate catalog www .unf .edu/catalog/programs/ ug/ and department websites . They can view various degree programs by college and major to determine required pre-requisite courses and core courses as well as major requirements and electives .

Chapter 4: Academic Preparation 13 REGISTER FOR CLASSES Academic Programs After students are admitted to the University, they TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING will be assigned a registration time ticket . The time ticket indicates the earliest time a student may register OPPORTUNITIES (TLOs) for classes . The ticket time can be viewed online using Introduced by UNF President Delaney in 2005, the myWings at UNF’s website (www .unf edu). by clicking Transformational Learning Opportunities Program on “Registration Status .” provides financial support for faculty and staff members to design and implement unique projects for First-time in College (FTIC) students register students . A transformational learning opportunity during their Orientation session after being advised is an experience that occurs inside or outside the on their courses by an academic advisor from the classroom that potentially enriches or augments ACE, or for Honors students, an advisor from Honors student learning and personal development . A variety Advising . Students may register for classes by using the of TLOs are offered, including study abroad, research myWings web portal from the UNF web site (www .unf . with a faculty member, service learning, field study, edu) during their Orientation and during the normal internships, practicum, directed independent study, registration period . The schedule of classes will be learning communities and leaderships experiences . To available online approximately three weeks prior to the view a list of undergraduate projects, visit http://www . beginning of the registration period . unf .edu/tlo/ . Under certain circumstances, “holds” may be placed on student records and will prevent students from Office of Undergraduate Studies registering for classes . Students should check their reg- JJ Daniel Hall (Bldg 1), Suite 1501 istration status in myWings prior to their registration time to resolve any holds that may prevent them from (904) 620-2261 registering . If students have holds, the website will [email protected] direct them to the offices that can lift the holds . ACE www.unf.edu/ugstudies/ places a hold on every incoming freshman and this hold will be lifted once the student attends Orientation . UNF READS! PROGRAM The book selected for UNF Reads 2012 is a ACQUIRE A STUDENT DETAIL SCHEDULE national best-seller: Outcasts United: An American FROM THE MYWINGS WEB PORTAL Town, A Refugee Team and One Woman’s Desire to Make a Difference by Warren St . John . At Orientation The student detail schedule lists the courses the this summer all incoming freshmen will purchase the student has registered for, class locations, when the book . Please encourage your daughter or son to read class is held, and instructor information . The fee the book before the Week of Welcome in August . (Did assessment — an invoice of tuition and fees — is also you know that one of the best predictors of college available from the myWings web portal . success is the habit of reading for pleasure?) Outcasts United was selected because the story dramatizes UNF’s values and its commitment to transformation . You might enjoy it as well! It’s important for students to read the book during the summer as events related to it will take place throughout the semester, beginning with activities scheduled during Week of Welcome and Convocation, the signature event that welcomes students to the UNF community held the Sunday afternoon before classes begin . A number of freshman-level courses also will include discussion of the book .

Office of Undergraduate Studies JJ Daniel Hall (Bldg 1), Suite 1501 (904) 620-2261 [email protected] www.unf.edu/ugstudies/

14 Chapter 4: Academic Preparation VENTURE STUDIES COURSES: AN record of the student’s dedicated commitment to the INTEGRAL PART OF THE FRESHMAN intentional study and practice of leadership and the completion of these requirements is the Leadership EXPERIENCE AT UNF Certificate — and such notation on a co-curricular Ex- UNF was awarded the prestigious Carnegie periential Learning Transcript . For more information Foundation “Community Engagement” designation . It contact: www .unf .edu/ivcl/ . President John Delaney acknowledges the University’s commitment to offering honors the graduates who have earned the Leadership students in all academic programs the opportunity Certificate at each graduation ceremony . to apply their academic skills and knowledge in The Institute facilitates the education and authentic environments in the local community . Be development of students on how to become effective, on the look out for Venture Studies seminars during ethical and value-based leaders with a commitment your daughter’s or son’s First Year on campus . The to excellence, accountability, and responsibility to students in these Special Topics courses partner with the real world of the workplace and civic/community local agencies . By the end of the semester students engagement . Several programs are now operational affirm the power of this kind of learning: many of that demonstrate this: them speak of it opening their eyes, broadening their understanding of the world and their ability to make a • The Leadership Certificate Program difference in the world . Venture Studies courses often • Experiential Learning Transcript (ELT) offer General Education credit, but we encourage you to look at these courses as an important first step in • Annual Student Leadership Summit getting involved with their major . • Leadership Speakers Bureau

Venture Studies • Intergroup Dialogue Program Arts & Sciences (Bldg 51), Room 3317 • Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) (904) 620-2560 (904) 620 - 3300 (fax) Further information about the department can be [email protected] found at http://www .unf .edu/ivcl/

INSTITUTE FOR VALUES, COMMUNITY Intergroup Dialogue AND LEADERSHIP Intergroup Dialogue is a new program at UNF The Leadership Certificate designed to explore issues of social group identity, The Institute for Values, Community and conflict, community and social justice among students . Leadership is an initiative within the Office of the Intergroup Dialogue is a process through which Vice President for Student Affairs emphasizing the students of different social identities learn to hear encouragement, promotion and rewarding of personal, and respect each others’ positions, first, by coming to civic and community engagement with a concentration understand how the various labels people assign to one on values and leadership constructs . another affect their own and others’ lives, and then by discussing the commonalities, differences and conflicts In today’s competitive job market, anything between groups . UNF students can do to set themselves apart from their peers will help them get noticed by potential The core of this program is a three-credit course, employers or graduate schools . One way students Intergroup Dialogue among Diverse Populations are getting that extra edge at UNF is by obtaining a available to all undergraduate students for elective Leadership Certificate through the Institute for Values, credit and satisfies one of the course requirements Community and Leadership . for the Leadership Certificate (see above) and/or the Community Leadership Minor . Further information The Certificate consists of three credit-earning about this program can be found at http://www .unf . leadership development classes, two experience-based edu/student-affairs/igd . activities — one internal to UNF and one external, community engagement and/or international leader- ship experience and a Capstone Experience . Designed Institute for Values, Community and Leadership to highlight the student’s transformational learning, College of Education and Human Services (Bldg 57), Room 2750 this culminating event is an opportunity to reflect upon (904) 620-5934 (904) 620-5699 and integrate the student’s insights, experiences and [email protected] knowledge gained through the study of leadership www.unf.edu/ivcl/ and community engagement . The tangible symbol and

Chapter 4: Academic Preparation 15 CENTER FOR COMMUNITY-BASED These experiences include service learning in the LEARNING community, undergraduate research with faculty mentors, student leadership opportunities and study Established in 2009, the Center for Community- abroad . The community element begins with Honors Based Learning supports faculty and student affairs Orientation for incoming students, and includes the professionals in developing programs and courses to option of living in the on-campus Honors residence include authentic, real-world settings as an intentional hall . Students who participate in the Honors Program part of their curricular and co-curricular learning ex- develop the skills to be highly competitive in their periences . The inclusion of co-curricular and course- majors, and are well-prepared for success in graduate based activities, such as community outreach, service school, law school, medical school, and top careers . learning, community-based learning, internships and Students seeking an engaging learning environment are community-based research enriches student learning, encouraged to apply . Applications can be found on the personal development and civic engagement while also Honors website at http://www .unf .edu/honors-scholars/ contributing to the enrichment of the greater Jackson- honors/Admissions .aspx . ville community and beyond . Incoming Honors students attend an Honors-specif- Housed in the Division of Academic Affairs, ic UNF Freshman Orientation followed by an individ- courses and activities with community-based learning ualized advising session . During the advising session attributes also provide students opportunities to new students will learn from faculty, staff and current develop critical skills and dispositions many employers students about UNF and the Honors Program . Honors seek: intercultural competence, ethical character, Orientation for summer and fall students will be held engaged citizenship and the ability to apply knowledge on April 27, 2012 . First-year Honors students also in creative and practical settings . participate in an engaging Honors Welcome Retreat which takes place the week before Fall 2012 courses UNF Center for Community-Based Learning begin . The Honors Welcome Retreat is designed to lay JJ Daniel Hall (Bldg 1), Room 1401 the foundation for our learning community through engaging activities designed to help students transi- (904) 620-3545 (904) 620-3551 (fax) tion to college . Through student cohort groups, new [email protected] students enjoy an introduction to experiential learn- www.unf.edu/ccbl/ ing, leadership, service and teamwork . For additional information, call (904) 620-2649 .

HONORS AND SCHOLARS PROGRAM Honors and Scholars Program The Honors Program provides many of UNF’s J.J. Daniel Hall (Bldg 1), Suite 1220 top students with a wide variety of educational (904) 620-2649 (904) 620-3896 (fax) experiences . Most Honors courses are limited to [email protected] 20 students and taught by some of the University’s most engaging professors . The Program emphasizes www.unf.edu/honors-scholars/honors/Homepage.aspx opportunities for learning outside of the classroom .

16 Chapter 4: Academic Preparation RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING NROTC graduates will: understand the CORPS (ROTC) fundamental roles and missions of the United States Navy and the importance of sea power to our • Army ROTC national interests; know the concepts and principles of The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps leadership; appreciate national security requirements; (ROTC) at the University of North Florida is a gain a strong sense of personal integrity, honor, and challenging educational program of leadership and individual responsibility; and attain an educational military skills training . It prepares UNF students background which will allow advanced/continuing for officer responsibilities in the active Army, Army education later in their careers in a field of application Reserve, or Army National Guard . Army ROTC and interest to the naval service . courses fit into most UNF academic programs as There are two phases (or “courses”) of NROTC, electives and Military Science is also offered as a a “basic course” taken during the freshman and minor . ROTC Cadets normally take one course per sophomore years, and an “advanced course” taken in semester right along with their other classes . Freshmen the junior and senior years. There are five programs — and sophomores begin with the no-obligation Basic three NROTC Scholarship Programs and two NROTC Courses . They receive instruction in basic leadership College Programs . See UNF’s online academic catalog and military skills such as physical fitness, land for more information . navigation, and first aid . Junior and senior Cadets make up the Advanced Courses . At this stage, cadets make a formal commitment to the Army, receive NROTC Jacksonville instruction on leadership principles and advanced 2800 University Blvd North military skills, demonstrate those skills at the national Jacksonville, FL 32211-3394 leadership development and assessment course Phone (904) 256 -7480 Fax (904) 256 -7499 (LDAC), and receive a commission as a US Army 2nd Lieutenant upon graduation . UNF Army ROTC offers opportunities for both Active Duty and Reserve STUDY ABROAD: scholarships with full tuition/fees (or room and board AUSTRALIA TO ZANZIBAR up to $10,000 per year) . Cadets may apply for a 3-year or 2-year Army ROTC Campus-Based Scholarship . Study abroad is an enriching, transformational Each pays full tuition, $1,200 per year for books, plus experience that provides students with unique opportu- a monthly stipend (during the school year) for living nities for academic, social, and personal growth . Some expenses . specific benefits of this experience include: developing an international resume, learning a new language or improving current foreign language skills, expanding UNF Army ROTC personal horizons and preparing to live in an increas- Schultz Hall (Bldg 9), Room 1129 ingly interconnected global community, gaining insight (904) 620-3999 (904) 620-3991 (fax) into and appreciation of other cultures, better under- www.unf.edu/army-rotc/ standing of one’s own culture, enhancing one’s sense of independence and self-confidence, meeting new people and making new friends . • Naval Science Program (NROTC) @ JU Study Abroad programs range in length from one University of North Florida students may week, to an entire summer, a full semester, or even participate in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps an academic year . Many international programs are program which is housed at Jacksonville University conducted in English, some programs are specifically while they are earning their academic degrees at UNF . designed around foreign language study, and other UNF’s Student Affairs Division serves as management programs require proficiency in a foreign language . liaison for this program . Study abroad is available almost anywhere . Western The mission of the NROTC is to prepare future Europe and South America are longtime favorites leaders of the United States Navy and Marine Corps of college students . Central America and the new mentally, morally, and physically for commissioning in countries of Eastern Europe are growing in popularity . the naval services . Asia and the Pacific Rim have many Study Abroad opportunities and Australia is also popular . The goal is to provide a steady supply of well- educated junior officers, ready to serve their country . Each year, hundreds of UNF students earn credit The NROTC program is designed to support the towards their degrees while studying overseas . No mat- student’s academic major with specified University ter what your student’s major is, from accounting to courses and naval professional courses . zoology, UNF has a program to accommodate his/her

Chapter 4: Academic Preparation 17 needs and interests . Students can study and earn credit THE GRADUATE SCHOOL for a semester or a year through a UNF exchange program, through a third-party study abroad organiza- The UNF Graduate School offers 27 Masters, 3 tion, through other U .S . institutions or through direct Doctoral, and 8 Graduate Certificate programs for stu- enrollment at a foreign institution . There are even op- dents who wish to continue learning beyond their bac- portunities for international internships . calaureate degrees . With small class sizes and engaged professorship, the Graduate School provides profes- In an Exchange Program, UNF students pay UNF sionals and academics the unique learning opportuni- tuition, are assigned UNF course equivalencies for the ties which have come to distinguish UNF from other work they complete abroad, and the grades and credits state universities . Our mission is to attract students are transferred into their academic record . UNF offers who have the potential to excel, to support cutting edge Exchange Programs at vetted partner universities in all research that enlivens and informs advanced educa- five major continents and in over 20 different countries . tion, and to ensure that our programs remain relevant These exchanges give students the opportunity to to both our students’ lives and to the communities we continue their studies as a full-time student, while serve . The Graduate School welcomes all inquiries being submerged in a completely different country and regarding your next degree, the degree above . culture . An additional benefit to studying through an exchange is that UNF Exchange Programs are usually The Graduate School very cost effective, which has allowed students from all J.J. Daniel Hall (Bldg 1), Suite 2000 financial backgrounds to engage in study abroad . (904) 620-1360 (904) 620-1362 (fax) If a student cannot find an exchange program that [email protected] meets their needs, then the International Center will www.unf.edu/graduateschool/ help find an alternative semester or academic-year study abroad opportunity in the location they desire, with the courses they want, at a time that is suitable . Through faculty-led programs, UNF professors have taken students all over the world . In fact, UNF usually offers some 30 faculty-led classes each year in a variety of majors and disciplines . Each spring and summer UNF faculty lead students on two to six-week programs during which students may earn up to nine credit hours toward their degrees . Students register for UNF study abroad classes the same manner as any other UNF course, though most will require advance permission of the faculty leader . For some programs, the instruction takes place exclusively overseas, while for others there will be study time on campus combined with on-site learning activities such as field trips and professional visits abroad . Scholarships are also available expressly for study abroad . See the International Center for more informa- tion and scholarship applications and deadlines . Whichever the course or program, UNF Study Abroad offers students an academically rewarding and culturally enriching overseas experience . Check out the Study Abroad website at www .unf edu/intlctr/.

Study Abroad/International Center Student Union (Bldg 58E), Room 2300 (904) 620-2657 (904) 620-3925 (fax) [email protected] www.unf.edu/intlctr/

18 Chapter 4: Academic Preparation Chapter 5 POLICIES TO REMEMBER

Parents and students should be familiar with • Multiple Submissions: The submission of any all University Rules and Procedures by reading the portion of the same academic work for credit more Academic Policies and Procedures section of the than once without authorization . Student Handbook found online as well as those in the current undergraduate catalog also online . A brief summary of the more important regulations • Plagiarism: Intentionally or knowingly presenting students are expected to know and abide by are listed the work of another as one’s own (i e. ,. without here . Understanding all this information is your proper acknowledgment of the source) unless such student’s responsibility . Deviations from these policies ideas, information, etc ,. are common knowledge . may impact a student’s timely academic progress toward graduation and/or have significant financial implications . As such, if students have any questions • Abuse of Academic Materials: Intentionally regarding any policies, they are strongly encouraged or knowingly destroying, stealing, or making to contact their academic advisor or other UNF staff inaccessible library or other academic resource member for clarification . materials .

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY CODE • Complicity in Academic Dishonesty: Providing assistance in any form to help another to commit In order to protect the integrity of the teaching, an act of academic dishonesty . learning, and evaluation process, the University of Possible faculty actions in cases of academic North Florida expects all members of the academic misconduct may range from referral to the appropriate community to respect the principle of academic support service (counseling, advising, and/or other freedom and to behave with academic integrity . assistance) to expulsion from the University . Briefly stated, academic misconduct shall consist of any attempt by students to misrepresent their perfor- mance on any exercise submitted for evaluation . The APPEALING AN ACADEMIC DECISION primary responsibility for insuring adherence to the principle of academic integrity rests with students and The University of North Florida operates on faculty . Any infraction which comes to the attention of the principle that all members of its community any person should be brought to the attention of the should be treated fairly in regard to their rights and faculty member to whose course it pertains . responsibilities . These documents uphold a faculty member’s right to control the content of the syllabus Violations of Academic Integrity include, but are and reading material, to determine the content of not limited to: examinations, and right to free speech . These rights constitute the faculty member’s guarantee of academic • Cheating: Intentionally using, providing, freedom . Therefore, the following procedures have been obtaining or attempting to use unauthorized developed to provide an impartial arena for resolution materials and/or information of any kind in or of conflicts that cannot be resolved successfully during any academic exercise . between the primary parties involved . Students may appeal grades or grade-related • Fabrication and Falsification (intentional and penalties assigned for academic misconduct due to unauthorized): Falsification is a matter of altering violations of the Academic Integrity Code . They also information, while fabrication is a matter of may petition for variances from University academic inventing or counterfeiting information for use in policies with regard to application for graduation an academic exercise . deadline, course enrollment within two weeks after the drop/add deadline, course withdrawal deadline, reinstatement into courses, and to change from

Chapter 5: Policies to Remember 19 one course to another related course . Requests not as outlined by their instructors on the class syllabus . reconciled at lower levels may be appealed to the Instructors may establish course-specific attendance University Appeals Committee . For all other academic requirements . These must be published in the course appeals, the student must first make a written appeal syllabus and disseminated at the first class meeting . to the faculty member involved (within one year of The instructor has the right to deal with individual notification) and, if applicable, the student must also cases of non-attendance and to determine the effect of complete a Request for Waiver of University Policy or absences upon grades . Extension of Deadline form . Students are required to attend the first class meet- ing of courses for which they are registered . Failure to do so may result in the student being dropped from PETITIONING UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC the course at the instructor’s discretion . Students, who POLICIES, REGULATIONS AND are unable to attend the first class due to extenuat- EXTENSION OF UNIVERSITY DEADLINES ing circumstances beyond the student’s control, must notify the instructor before the first class meeting . Students seeking variances from University Non-attendance does not guarantee a student will be academic policies and regulations may petition select dropped from a course . Please make sure that your policies . In addition, student may petition to extend student reads and understands the full policy found in only the following three deadlines: to apply for the Student Rights and Regulations online . graduation, to enroll in a course, or to withdraw from a course . Completing a petition does not guarantee that a particular policy, regulation or deadline will be waived, as petitions are considered exceptions and RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES are evaluated on a case-by-case basis . The student The University of North Florida recognizes and should consult his or her advisor and/or the Student values students’ rights to observe and practice their re- Ombudsman prior to submitting one of these petitions . ligious beliefs and this regulation provides a procedure in which students may seek reasonable accommodation of their religious beliefs in regard to class attendance, ATTENDANCE POLICY - FIRST DAY scheduling of examinations, major class events, major University activities, and work assignments . Students are expected to attend all scheduled University classes to satisfy all academic objectives

20 Chapter 5: Policies to Remember • Class Attendance: Any student, upon notifying For more information visit: http://www .unf .edu/ace/ his or her instructor, will be excused from class to advising/transient_form_process .aspx observe a religious holy day of his or her personal Concurrent enrollment for lower-division students faith . Such notification shall be made no later than is limited to a maximum of seven semester hours . one week prior to the holy day, or as prescribed by Lower division students needing to meet Florida’s the instructor at the beginning of the term . public university nine-hour summer school attendance requirement may be approved for up to nine semester hours at another Florida public university . • Work Assignments: Students who are excused from class or a specific work assignment for the purpose of observing a religious holy day will be responsible for the material covered in their CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT absence, but shall be permitted a reasonable The University’s continuous enrollment policy amount of time to make up any missed work . applies to all students . If a student does not enroll Missed work shall be made up in accordance with at UNF for at least one class in three consecutive a timetable set by the student’s instructor or as semesters, continuous enrollment will be broken . That prescribed by the instructor at the beginning of the student must then apply for readmission online or term . through One Stop Student Services Center and will be subject to current academic catalog requirements .

• Examinations, Major Class Events, Major University Activities: No major examination, major class event, or major University activity SUMMER RESIDENCY should be scheduled on a recognized religious holy Students who start at a State of Florida university day . A recognized religious holy day is a significant as a first-time-in-college student must complete a day of religious observance as recognized by the minimum of nine semester hours during one or more highest governing body of that particular religious summer sessions at a State of Florida public university faith . Evidence of such recognition shall be pro- prior to receiving a Bachelor’s degree . vided by the student unless the holy day has been previously recognized by UNF on its University Calendar as a day of observance in which the WITHDRAWALS FROM UNF University is closed in observance of the holiday . COURSEWORK A student may withdraw from a course or courses • Seeking Redress for Failure to Provide a after the end of the drop/add period through the Religious Accommodation: Any student who last official day to withdraw listed in the Academic believes he or she has been unreasonably denied Calendar online, in the Web Guide or in Very Impor- an educational benefit pursuant to this regulation tant Dates on page 67 . A student may withdraw via due to his or her religious belief or practices may myWings portal (www .unf .edu) prior to the deadline seek redress of the decision by filing a grievance to withdraw . A grade of W will be assigned and no for failure to provide a religious accommodation . refund is given . A student must petition to withdraw Copies of this grievance form may be obtained after the withdrawal deadline and must have support- through One Stop Student Services, UNF Hall ing documentation . Grades for courses dropped after (Bldg . 53)/First Floor . the deadline are assigned by the instructor . A grade of WP (withdraw passing) has no impact on the student’s GPA . A grade of WF (withdraw failing) is calculated CONCURRENT/TRANSIENT as an F in the student’s GPA . ENROLLMENT After the close of the add/drop period, students Concurrent/Transient enrollment is enrolling in who completely withdraw from all courses for the courses at another institution while attending UNF semester and have paid tuition in full will receive a 25 for the purpose of transferring credit back to UNF . percent refund (less repeat assessment, excess hour This requires prior approval by an academic advisor assessment and building and capital and improvement and completion of a Concurrent/Transient Enrollment fees) . This refund is dependent upon meeting the Form . Students requesting to take courses at another deadline date indicated in the University Calendar school in the State of Florida must complete the as the last day to receive a 25 percent refund . The 25 transient student approval via an online process . percent refund applies only to fall, spring, and summer cross-term courses . Chapter 5: Policies to Remember 21 If a student stops attending class and does not problems . Students must apply for Term Forgiveness officially withdraw, a final grade of F will be assigned . after completing at least one semester beyond the term Withdrawals are not permitted once grades have been for which they are seeking term forgiveness . The term posted for the term . If a student has documentable, forgiveness form can be obtained online or through extenuating circumstances, a petition may be submitted One Stop Student Services Center and must be signed for review . by an academic advisor and the College Dean . The original grades will remain on the transcript . For the purpose of graduation, grades for ALL courses GRADE FORGIVENESS taken that semester will be treated as though the student received a W (withdrawal) in every course . The Grade forgiveness allows a student to replace original recorded grades will be used in any “honors” an undesirable grade in a course, and improve the calculations . Students may be eligible for grade or term cumulative GPA by repeating the same course forgiveness but not both . Term forgiveness may only be in a subsequent semester . A total of two grade used once during a student’s undergraduate career . forgivenesses are allowed only at the undergraduate level; however, an unlimited number of courses may be repeated, though subsequent grades will be averaged together . Multiple repeats may result in a Repeat PROBATION/SUSPENSION POLICY Course Surcharge . Grade forgiveness applies only to When a minimum of 12 semester hours has been identical courses taken and repeated at UNF, and only attempted and the term and/or cumulative GPA is the last grade is averaged in for the GPA; however, less than a 2 .0, the student will be placed on academic both attempts are recorded in the UNF transcript probation and this will be noted on their transcript . and are used in Latin Honors calculations . Grade If the following term’s GPA and cumulative GPA are Forgiveness Request Forms are located at One Stop below a 2 .0, then the student is eligible for suspension . Student Services Center or online . Students may be First time suspension from the lower division is for eligible for grade or term forgiveness, but not both . For one term, during which classes cannot be taken at more information on this policy, please see the UNF UNF or any other institution . The student may return online undergraduate catalog . the following semester after meeting with an advisor to complete the release from suspension process . If lower division students are placed on suspension a TERM FORGIVENESS second time, they are permanently suspended from the lower division and not eligible to return until they An undergraduate student may request a term have completed an associates degree from another forgiveness which involves a student’s petition to institution . They are required to reapply for admission suppress one academic term of work from his/her at the upper level . grade point average because of personal or financial

22 Chapter 5: Policies to Remember EXCESS HOURS SURCHARGE issue when the student is incapable of personally processing paperwork . A medical withdrawal is State universities shall require students to pay completed at the discretion of University officers, (see an excess hour surcharge equal to 100 percent of the Student Rights and Regulations section online) and the tuition rate for each credit hour attempted (i .e . is conducted only when University officials determine courses completed, failed, withdrawn) in excess of 115 it is in the best interest of the student and/or the percent of the credit hours required to complete the University community . baccalaureate degree program in which the student is enrolled . The surcharge percentage is determined by the student’s start date . If the student was an FTIC between Fall 2009 and Summer 2011, the surcharge TRANSCRIPTS was 50% of the normal tuition rate . If the student Students are required to submit final official started college as an FTIC in Fall 2011 or later, then transcripts from each and every high school or college the surcharge is 100% of the normal tuition rate (Note: attended and, if applicable, official score reports for The surcharge is assessed only on the tuition portion any and all accelerated mechanism credit (such as of the semester hour cost, not on the fees) . This AP, IB, CLEP, DANTES or AICE scores) . Failure surcharge is subject to change for students enrolling for to submit final official academic documentation may the first time in 2012-13 as a legislative proposal was result in the reclassification of student status and pending at the time of publication of this handbook . ineligibility for financial aid . Current and former UNF students may request a transcript by submitting a completed Transcript REPEAT COURSE SURCHARGE Request form to One Stop Student Services Center In accordance with State of Florida statute, with an $8 check or money order per transcript students who repeat the same college credit course ordered . Transcripts may also be ordered online more than two times will be charged a surcharge of 100 through the National Student Clearinghouse for a total percent of the cost of instruction . There will be certain price of $10 .25 (includes a $2 .25 processing fee) . If exceptions such as repeating a course that is officially a student has questions about submitting transcripts designated as repeatable for credit; however, students from other institutions, or needs information about should not repeat courses unless absolutely necessary . UNF transcripts, please contact One Stop Student Services Center at (904) 620-5555 or visit the website at http://www .unf .edu/onestop/registrar/Registrar_-_ REFUNDS AND CONDITIONS (TUITION) Transcripts .aspx Withdrawing from class(es) does not relieve the student from financial liability nor does it automatically guarantee a refund . Automatic full refunds are granted when a course is dropped before the end of the add/drop period or the University cancels a course (see Withdrawal from UNF Coursework in this section for additional information) . A 25 percent refund is automatically processed when the student completely withdraws from all courses by the established deadline . For summer courses, a refund is only given for cross-term courses and only if the tuition has been paid in full . Students seeking information about refunds for coursework after add/ drop may visit the Cashier’s Office . To request a refund after the add/drop period, students may file a fee petition with the Controller’s Office . Please refer to Fee Petitions in the University’s online catalog for details and conditions or refer to the Cashier’s Office website at www .unf .edu/dept/controller/cashier htm. . Students are notified via e-mail of the committee’s decision which is final . There is also an administrative procedure in place for a student’s withdrawal due to a serious medical

Chapter 5: Policies to Remember 23 Chapter 6 DOLLARS AND SENSE

Tips: Finances • Financial Aid: Students and parents often have questions regarding financial aid, and One Open communication about financial matters is extremely important. Make sure that you Stop helps administer a comprehensive program and your student understand each other’s comprised of federal, state and institutional expectations for financial contributions. Talk grants, loans, and scholarships designed to assist about or create an estimated budget that students with the costs associated with attending outlines who will pay for what, where the the University . Students should contact One Stop money will come from for miscellaneous Student Services for assistance . All financial aid expenses and spending money and whether awards are based on individual need, University you expect your student to hold a job. If you costs and the availability of funds . Funding is discuss these matters before your student limited and students are urged to apply before the leaves for UNF, you may avoid an upsetting April 1 deadline for the upcoming academic year . e-mail or phone call about financial For more information, please visit the Financial difficulties later. Aid web page at www unf. edu/onestop/finaid. .

Remember, too, that college is an ideal place • Work-Study: The Federal Work-Study Program is for your student to work at achieving financial a Federal need-based program that assists students independence . Students typically want to feel that they with part-time employment opportunities and work don’t need to ask for money, but they may not have experience . These students are paid hourly on a the resources to achieve that goal . Before leaving for biweekly basis . Students may not defer charges UNF, you and your student should talk frankly about against work-study awards . budgeting . If you are contributing financially to your student’s education, it may be important to discuss exactly how much that contribution is, any budgeting • Financial Aid Information on myWings: In expectations and what to do if adjustments need to addition to the holistic student services offered be made . The Cashier’s Office website has a financial through One Stop, the University provides an literacy section that you may wish to review with your online system (http://mywings unf. edu). in which student at www .cashcourse .org/unf/ . students are expected to manage their own accounts Don’t forget about financial aid . Assistance is and administrative affairs . Award information, available to qualified individuals and families, but financial aid disbursements, account balances and processing requests can often take a very long time required documents may all be accessed 24 hours a and require persistence on the part of the student . day, seven days a week . Using myWings, students Ultimately the responsibility for finding out about and may also access course registration, grade access, applying for financial aid rests with the student . tuition/fee payments and e-mail correspondence .

• Automatic Deferral: Students who have been ONE STOP STUDENT SERVICES CENTER awarded financial aid (grants, scholarships and One Stop Student Services assists students with loans) or Florida Prepaid benefits at UNF will have a wide range of questions and issues ranging from their tuition and fees deferred . If the charges exceed admissions to financial aid, from academic records to the anticipated financial aid or Prepaid benefits, veterans affairs, and with general questions regarding the student must pay the difference by the payment policies to specific University procedures . One Stop deadline each semester . Students are responsible staff members are cross-trained in each of these to check their tuition bill each semester prior to areas and prepared to provide students with the tools the payment deadline to ensure that all expected necessary for their success . financial aid is in place and available to defer tuition charges .

24 Chapter 6: Dollars and Sense • Veterans Affairs Educational Assistance: The University will deduct the student’s course Students eligible for educational benefits through fees from his or her available financial aid (the state the United States Department of Veterans Affairs scholarship) . If the student’s available financial aid will find the staff members in One Stop to be well- does not completely cover the course fees, the student versed in the VA educational assistance programs . must pay the remaining balance at the Cashier’s Office In addition to certifying enrollments, staff members by the deadline date published online and also in the also provide referrals to on-campus and off-campus calendar on page 5 of this Handbook . veterans’ resources . If the student has a name or address change, or decides to change schools, the student may access the One Stop Student Services Center state’s website and make corrections by using the PIN UNF Hall (Bldg 53), Suite 1700 number assigned to her or him by the state . (904) 620-5555 (904) 620-5525 For questions concerning the State of Florida [email protected] programs, please contact 1-888-827-2004 or go to http://onestop.unf.edu www .floridastudentfinancialaid .org . M - Th 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Where does the student go to defer or pend their tuition against their scholarship? SCHOLARSHIP FAQS Course fees automatically will be pended against • When is a scholarship posted to the the student’s available financial aid . If the financial aid student’s account? does not completely cover the course fees, the student Scholarships may originate from the State, the will need to pay the remaining balance online via University, corporate entities or private individuals and myWings or at the Cashier’s Office, UNF Hall (Bldg . are typically awarded based on merit . Scholarships that 53), Suite 1100 by the established deadline to pay fees . are funded by the State of Florida (i .e . Bright Futures) or the University will be posted to the student’s financial aid award after the student’s eligibility is confirmed . Scholarships that are not funded by the State or by the University will be acknowledged, but the dollar value of these scholarships will not be added to the financial aid award until the University receives the money from the source . All scholarships must be reported to One Stop Student Services .

• How does the student pay for his or her classes with a state scholarship? Regarding State scholarships, the University downloads a master eligibility list from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) for each program with the qualifying students who have indicated they are attending UNF . • Florida Bright Futures (Academic/Medallion/ Gold Seal) • CTSTR (Critical Teacher Shortage Tuition Reimbursement Program) • CSDDV (Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans) • FGMG (First Generation Matching Grant) • . Robert C Byrd Honors Scholarship Program • Rosewood Family Scholarship

Chapter 6: Dollars and Sense 25 • How can the student apply a scholarship for is not properly enrolled at UNF . Check with the One payment toward University Housing? Stop Student Services Center before making any schedule changes . Housing charges are NOT automatically deferred . The value of a scholarship would have to be large enough to cover tuition first . The remaining balance • How do scholarship awards affect the then can be applied toward the student’s housing student’s Federal Financial Aid Award? payment, using a housing pending worksheet . Contact the Housing and Residence Life department for There is a cost of attendance budget for each additional information (904) 620-4663 . student, and by federal regulation the University cannot exceed the student’s need . If the student is an athlete, the NCAA has regulations and guidelines that • Can a student apply a scholarship toward must be followed . It is imperative that each student payment of a meal plan? notify One Stop if they are receiving additional funding that is not listed on their myWings financial Meal plans are issued through a private aid award . The scholarship award might affect the organization; therefore, we do not have a way to defer student’s Federal Financial Aid and if so his or her payments with a student’s scholarship(s) . The student financial aid offer must be adjusted . This might include will need to contact Chartwell’s, UNF’s vendor for deleting an already awarded program or reducing the food services, at (904) 620-2543 to make payment dollar amount offered . arrangements .

• Can a student lose UNF academic scholarship • When will the student receive the cash from funding at the end of fall semester? the scholarship programs? All UNF merit based scholarships are evaluated at After the University has received the funds, the the end of spring semester to determine renewal for Cashier’s department will apply them to the student’s the next academic year . Please review your scholarship account and issue any unused funds to the student contract for specific eligibility renewal requirements . after the add/drop deadline . The student must meet all eligibility requirements established by the scholarship prior to the disbursing of funds (i e. ., enrollment status, • Are scholarships awarded for the summer desired major, student status, etc .) semester? No, scholarships are usually not awarded during the • What happens to the balance of the student’s summer . The student must contact the organization scholarship money? awarding the scholarship for exceptions to summer enrollment and funding availability . Students must enroll in direct deposit to receive their funds . After the student has been cleared for payment by Enrollment Services, the Cashier’s Office • How can a student check on the status of his will directly deposit the student’s scholarship overages or her Financial Aid/Scholarships? into his or her checking account . Students can enroll in direct deposit online via the myWings web portal by Visit myWings at http://mywings .unf .edu . entering their routing and account information on the “e-Refunds” link within the “View and Pay my UNF Bill” channel . • What does a student do with a scholarship check when the organization mails it to the student? • If a student takes classes at UNF and a Please bring the check to One Stop . The student community college or other university will must sign the back of the check and One Stop Student the student still be eligible for his or her Services will establish a file for the student by UNF scholarship? Student I .D . number (N#) . All funds must be turned It depends on the scholarship requirements . into One Stop even if the check is made payable to the Students must contact One Stop Student Services to student . The check could affect the student’s federal verify if these hours can be counted . If the scholarship financial aid funding . allows these hours, the student must bring in proper documentation to One Stop . The student’s scholarship and/or financial aid may be jeopardized if he or she

26 Chapter 6: Dollars and Sense • Where does an organization send a COST OF ATTENDANCE scholarship check for a student attending Financial aid awards are based on full-time UNF? enrollment . Full-time enrollment is defined as a The private organization needs to mail the check to: minimum of 12 semester credit hours each semester University of North Florida for undergraduate students . Enrollment Verifications, One Stop Student Services Center/UNF Hall oftentimes needed for insurance purposes, are Attn: Scholarship Coordinator available approximately three weeks after the start of 1 UNF Drive each semester . Students may obtain an Enrollment Jacksonville, FL 32224-7699 Verification summary from myWings . The organization should make the check payable to The University reports a Cost of Attendance (COA) UNF and should include the student’s name and UNF to the Department of Education each year . The COA ID Number if possible . A Social Security number may is used in calculating financial need with respect to be used in lieu of an N# . In addition, the check should financial aid awards . The figures listed below reflect the be accompanied by a memo from the organization 2011-12 COA for a nine-month (fall and spring) period explaining how the funds are to be disbursed to the of enrollment and encompasses the five components student (i .e ., full-time, tuition only, etc ). listed below as designated by federal regulations . The individual student’s actual cost may vary depending on his or her residency status, living arrangements, and actual tuition costs . The following was the 2011-12 cost • If an organization awards a student a of attendance budget for a full-time undergraduate scholarship and the student has a letter, but student (15 hrs/semester) who is a Florida resident the organization needs enrollment verification (non-resident listed in parentheses) living on campus before they mail the check to the University, for the fall and spring terms, and it is subject to change what should the student do? as a result of legislative mandates and local Board of Enrollment verification may be obtained Trustee approvals in the summer . electronically via the myWings portal . If a private scholarship form needs to be completed by the UNF 2011-12 Academic Year Registrar, the form can be turned into One Stop Tuition and Fees $ 5,580 ($20,430) Student Services and verification of enrollment will be Books and Supplies $ 1,000 certified on that form after the add/drop deadline for Room and Board $ 8,452 that term . Private scholarships cannot be added to a Miscellaneous $ 2,349 student’s UNF financial aid award until the check has Transportation $ 1,629 been received by the UNF Scholarship Coordinator . Total $ 19,010 For the most recent information on tuition and fees, including how and when to pay, please visit the UNF • How does a student utilize an Athletic Cashier’s office website: www .unf .edu/anf/controller/ Scholarship? cashiers/ . The student athlete signs a scholarship agreement (Grant-In-Aid) with the Athletics Department . This Grant-In-Aid will be forwarded to Enrollment Services IF YOUR STUDENT HAS FLORIDA Compliance and added to the student’s Financial Aid Award each year . Each term, after the add/ PREPAID drop deadline, the scholarship will be disbursed to Students with Florida Prepaid do not have to show the student’s tuition account . All issues dealing with their Prepaid card at the Cashier’s Office in order to NCAA Compliance should be directed and handled by take advantage of the tuition or local fees benefits . the Athletic Compliance Director (904) 620-2819 . Students with the Prepaid Housing benefit will have For more information on scholarships and financial to contact the UNF Housing Office to initiate those aid, including links to scholarship applications, please benefits . Florida Prepaid will notify the University read the information online at www unf. edu/onestop/. of eligible students and the credit hours they can finaid . You may also contact One Stop by telephone at receive . Every semester the student must pay the (904) 620-5555 . charges not covered by his or her Prepaid contract . For example, if the student’s Prepaid contract does not include the local fees benefit, the student will be assessed a late payment fee if the student does not pay the local fees to the Cashier’s Office by the payment

Chapter 6: Dollars and Sense 27 deadline . If the student has other awards/scholarships against any financial aid and/or Prepaid benefits that in addition to Florida Prepaid, they may be used to appear on the student’s myWings financial aid award pay the remaining fees . Students who do not wish the or paid out of pocket by the student . Courses dropped University to bill Florida Prepaid for the semester must during the add/drop period are not included in the go on myWings and “opt-out .” fee assessment . Students can drop courses via the myWings web portal or in person (with proper photo For more information about Florida Prepaid ID) at One Stop Student Services . A full refund will benefits, please contact the UNF Cashier’s Office at also be made for University cancellation of courses or (904) 620-2472 . denial of a student’s admission to a course . Courses dropped within this period will not appear on the student’s transcript . OUT-OF-STATE WAIVERS Following the Add/Drop week and payment dead- An Out-of-State Waiver allows the student to line, students who wish to stop attending a course or offset the cost of tuition by a certain dollar amount . courses may withdraw from individual courses . With- This does not necessarily give the student in-state drawing from a class does not affect the fee assessment fees . Contact the department (i e. ., Athletics, Honors, for that course — the student is still responsible for Music, etc .) from which the waiver was awarded for paying the debt associated with the course(s) . detailed information . The number of hours in which the student is enrolled also will affect the value of this There are several important dates to consider each award . A waiver is considered a budget resource and semester and students should familiarize themselves may impact other awards . with the Academic Calendar online . For example, students who withdraw completely from all of their courses before an established deadline and paid their FEE ASSESSMENTS, REFUNDS, DROPS tuition in full will receive a 25 percent refund . There is no refund unless the student completely withdraws AND WITHDRAWS from the University . This policy only applies to the The first five days of each semester is referred to as fall, spring, and summer C terms . There is no 25 the Add/Drop week during which time students may percent refund for summer terms A or B . This refund make changes to their course schedules . The payment is dependent on a student officially withdrawing by deadline is posted on the cashier’s office website, the written notice to the Registrar . Please note that if your UNF Academic Calendar (https://vems .unfcsd .unf .edu/ student withdraws from one or more classes (partial MasterCalendar/MasterCalendar aspx). and the One withdrawal) there is no refund . If fees were pended, Stop Student Services website . The payment deadline students are still responsible for payment even though is generally after the add/drop period and does not they withdrew . extend the ability to drop a course with no fee liability . Withdrawing from classes will impact the student’s Students incur a financial liability for all credit hours progress toward their degree and students are that remain on their schedules at the end of the add/ encouraged to consult their academic advisor prior drop period . The financial liability may be deferred to withdrawing . Additionally, withdrawing may

28 Chapter 6: Dollars and Sense have an impact on financial aid and VA educational by credit card can only be made via the myWings web benefits . Students who have questions regarding how a portal . We do not accept Visa credit cards . withdrawal may impact these programs should consult If paying by check in person or via mail, please One Stop Student Services . make it payable to UNF and include your state issued Full refunds of tuition may be granted in instances driver’s license number and your student’s UNF of withdrawal from the University under the following ID number (Note: Your student’s UNF ID number conditions and/or by filing a Fee Petition online via is an eight digit number preceded by the letter ‘N’ myWings: and is located to the left of his or her name on the Registration Fee Assessment page) . You may make 1 .Student’ s involuntary call to active military duty . a check payment after hours by using the drop box 2 .Dea th of a member of the student’s immediate located outside the Cashier’s Office in UNF Hall family (parent, spouse, child, sibling) . (Bldg . 53) . You may also pay with cash in person at the Cashier’s Office . Please do not send cash in the mail or 3 .Inca pacitating illness of such duration or severity, drop cash in the drop box . as confirmed in writing by a physician, that completion of the term is impossible . Cashier’s Office 4 .A situation in which the University is in error . UNF Hall (Bldg 53), Suite 1100 Students facing these types of circumstances are (904) 620-2472 (904) 620-1049 (fax) encouraged to consult with the Student Ombudsman [email protected] in Founders Hall (Bldg 2), Room 2104 . www.unf.edu/anf/controller/cashiers/_Home_Cashiers_Office.aspx To file a fee petition, a student, or the student’s M – Th 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. representative with written authorization, must: F 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1 .Of ficially withdraw from the course(s) of the University . OSPREY 1CARD I.D.: YOUR 2 .Complete a fee petition available online via CAMPUS CREDENTIALS myWings . Documentation supporting one of the conditions indicated above must be included . The Osprey 1Card is the official identification card of the University of North Florida . It is issued to all 3 .P etitioner will be notified of the outcome in members of the University community and is required writing via e-mail within one week of committee for identification and access to essential campus meeting . services . It also offers a convenient account for making purchases both on and off campus . Your student’s Note: Students must file within six months of Osprey 1Card is his/her key to: the assessment of the fees in question . Petitioning for a refund is not a guarantee that a refund will be • Meal Plans – Swipe the card to access your meal approved . Students may not petition for a refund of plan at any campus dining location . the third attempt repeat surcharge, Orientation, ID or WOW fees . The decision of the fee committee is final . • Library – Check out materials at the Thomas G . Carpenter Library utilizing the bar code on your Tuition fee refunds provided to students will first Card . be processed against any outstanding balances and depending upon the student’s financial aid, the refund • Wellness and Aquatic Centers – Provides may have to be returned to the funding source . admittance to the Centers . • Student Union Game Room – Check out equipment in the facility . PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES • On-Campus Events – Present your Osprey All outstanding charges must be paid by the dead- 1Card to attend campus events . line to avoid late charges and/or your student being • Ozzie Bucks (see entry below) – Make cashless purged from all coursework . For your convenience, purchases at locations both on and off campus . students may pay tuition and fees with a credit card or electronic check using myWings web portal available at Her/his Osprey 1Card is THE most important card http://mywings unf. .edu . There is a non refundable con- that your student will have at UNF, vital for accessing venience fee added to the amount charged when paying campus services . Please protect your card and carry it online with a credit card . There is no convenience fee with you at all times . For complete information about if paying online by e-check . Please note that payment your Osprey 1Card go to: www .osprey1card .com .

Chapter 6: Dollars and Sense 29 An annual fee of $9 will be added to your student’s account for card services . There is a $15 fee for replace- Osprey 1Card I.D. Office ment cards . Stolen cards will be replaced for $5 if a Arts and Sciences (Bldg 8), Suite 1100 police report is presented at the time of replacement . (904) 620-4000 1-888-290-2030 (phone & fax) [email protected] www.osprey1card.com OZZIEBUCKS M -T 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. OzzieBucks is the prepaid spending account on the W-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Osprey 1Card offering a safe and convenient way to make purchases both on and off campus . Accepting locations currently include: Campus Bookstore, Cam- CHECKING TIPS FOR PARENTS AND pus Dining, Copy and Vending Machines, Laundry STUDENTS PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY Facilities, Network Printing, Ticket Box Office, Osprey FIRST CREDIT UNION: INVESTED IN UNF 1Card Office (faxing services), Parking Services, Aquatic Center and Wellness Center . OzzieBucks are STUDENTS also accepted at off-campus businesses such as: Apple- A checking account is an important tool in helping bee’s, CVS Pharmacy, Domino’s Pizza, GATE Petro- students learn to manage money responsibly and build leum, Smoothie King, Sneakers Sports Grill, Yogaber- healthy financial habits . When choosing a checking ry and many more . For a complete listing of accepting account, don’t forget to compare the following: merchants and to review the terms and conditions for OzzieBucks visit www .osprey1card .com . •— Fees Some financial institutions charge hefty fees . Before you open an account, find out if any monthly maintenance fees apply . Determine if overdraft fees apply and what the charge is per AMERICAN EXPRESS PREPAID DEBIT item . Ask for a list of fees and compare them at In addition to enjoying university privileges and different financial institutions . Often times you using OzzieBucks to make purchases on and around will find that credit unions, such as Community campus, you can now use the new Osprey 1Card to First, do not charge as many fees as banks *. pay anywhere American Express® Cards are accepted • Interest Rates — Today, many financial worldwide with the American Express Prepaid feature! institutions have savings programs that combine To register for American Express Prepaid Debit access with a checking account . Find out each program’s go to www .osprey1card com. and first register your requirements and penalties, and make sure you are Osprey 1Card . Then follow the link to register for getting the best interest rate . the American Express account . Separate terms and conditions apply . Community First offers a Youth Advantage Program designed for young adults age 17 to 23 that

30 Chapter 6: Dollars and Sense helps young people learn to save and manage money • No Fee Statements are mailed to students! The wisely . Our Youth Advantage products include: total tuition and fee assessment is printed on the Registration Fee Assessment form . Periodic • Advantage Checking that earns premium statements are posted on myWings . interest on the first $500 with a minimum of six transactions per month *. • Tuition payments are due in the Cashier’s Office by 5 p m. . on the published deadline date . • Community First Reloadable VISA® Student Payments received after that time are considered Cards allow mom and dad to manage the limits late . or just reload; students can use anywhere Visa is accepted . • Payments by check may be made online via the myWings web portal . There is no convenience fee • Share Savings Accounts are the door to for paying via e-check . membership and can be opened and maintained with as little as $5 *. • Credit card payments can only be made online via the myWings web portal . There is a non- • Youth Advantage Certificates of Deposit (CD) are refundable convenience fee when paying with a a great way to save money . They open with as credit card (MasterCard, Discover and American little as $100, can be set with flexible terms up to Express only) . No Visa cards will be accepted . 60 months, and students can add to the CD with Credit and debit cards are not accepted in the deposits as low as $25 through age 23 . * Cashier’s Office . Community First is located on campus on the first • There is a drop box for the student’s convenience floor of the Student Union (East Building) for your located outside of the Cashier’s Office, UNF Hall banking convenience . We are here to support UNF (Bldg . 53) Suite 1100 . Do not leave cash in the students and you can count on us for all your financial box . Payments may also be made by mail . Please needs . As a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned include student’s UNF ID number (N number) by its members, Community First cares deeply about and state-issued driver’s license number on the the financial well being of UNF’s students . check . We do not accept international checks . Visit us today and speak to our member service • Postmarks are not acceptable. Payment must be representative about all of our product and service received in the Cashier’s Office by the payment offerings . Go Ospreys! deadline . Federally insured by the NCUA . • The University’s official means of communication *APY – Annual Percentage Yield. Fees could reduce is the student’s UNF e-mail address . It is very earnings on the account. A $5 minimum deposit is important that students check their UNF e-mail required for membership. Membership is open to on a regular basis . All correspondence, including anyone that lives or works in Baker, Clay, Duval, balances due that affect the student’s ability to Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, or St. Johns counties. register will be sent to their UNF e-mail address . Students should also regularly check their student Community First Credit Union account via the myWings web portal for accuracy . Student Union (Bldg 58E), Suite 1402 • Students must enroll in direct deposit for receiving (904) 371-8193 or 354-8537 (904) 371-8194 (fax) refunds . This is a faster, more secure way to [email protected] receive funds as the refund is directly deposited into their checking account . Students can enroll www.CommunityFirstFl.org online via the myWings web portal by entering M, Th 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. their routing and account information on the T, W, F 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. eRefunds tab in “View & Pay My Bill ”. • The student should keep all receipts given to him CASHIER’S TIPS AND TIDBITS or her by the Cashier’s Office . They will need them when filing a tax credit on tax returns . The 1098T • Financial deadlines are listed in the academic forms are not mailed; students have selected to calendar located in myWings web portal and at receive them electronically via the myWings web the Calendar menu at the One Stop website . http:// portal . onestop .unf edu.

Chapter 6: Dollars and Sense 31 Chapter 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY

Student Health help of professional staff, these programs can be instrumental in creating awareness and motivation One of the most popular first-time-in-college toward healthy lifestyles . Located inside the new myths-turned-reality is the Freshman 15 - the tendency Student Wellness Center, the Shirley Assessment to gain 15 or more pounds during their first year Center is scheduled to open on June 25 the start away from home . To help ensure that this does not of Summer B term . happen to your student, UNF has embarked on a special campaign to create a campus environment • Among the awareness and prevention programs that encourages and promotes the development and offered by Health Promotion are those that maintenance of a healthy body, mind and spirit . provide information and activities designed to prevent alcohol and drug abuse, and sexually transmissible infections (STIs) . Free and anonymous HIV testing is also offered . THE HEALTHY OSPREY The Healthy Osprey is an exciting collaboration across campus involving students, faculty and staff . TIPS FOR A HEALTHY OSPREY The Department of Health Promotion along with UNF partner Brooks College of Health spearhead this Nutrition initiative that currently is being promoted nationally •e Car packages don’t necessarily mean Mom’s by the American College Health Association as special cookies and favorite treats . Healthy Campus . A variety of University departments and colleges have met with offices in the Division • y Teach b example and encourage broiled, grilled, of Student Affairs to address major national public easy microwave vegetable recipes and fresh fruit health concerns on college campuses (such as diabetes, on the go . heart disease, substance abuse, or relationship • Don’t shop for food while hungry. violence) by assessing, developing, and promoting an array of wellness programs and services for all Fitness members of the University community . UNF currently • The scale is not a measure of your student’s fitness has stellar health-related programming, allowing level . the campus community to be uniquely positioned to integrate a fully coordinated approach into the existing •y Health eating and physical activity combined infrastructure . Integrated, holistic health programming help to maintain a healthy body . will help students, faculty and staff to optimize their • Aerobic exercise should always be combined with health and enhance their transformational learning other training, such as stretching and weights . experiences . Additional information on this campus- wide initiative can be obtained from the Department Stress of Health Promotion . • New responsibilities bring on new stresses. Stress In addition to the Healthy Osprey Program, can often be the reason for impulsive eating . Health Promotion provides a variety of educational Students will crave their favorite comfort foods . prevention and awareness programs throughout the • Although parents should not preach to their year . These services and programs include: students about what to eat, you can definitely help • LIFE Peer Education Team, a team of undergrad- them make healthy choices . uate and graduate student peer educators who Get more sleep, be active and eat smart! assist students in using the resources available at UNF to make healthier lifestyle choices Department of Health Promotion •. The Dr Paul Shirley Assessment Center provides Communications (Bldg. 3), Room 1201 fitness and nutrition assessments, exercise pre- scription, goal planning, and a variety of health (904) 620-1570 (904) 620-1578 promotion programs and activities . Through the www.unf.edu/healthpromotion/

32 Chapter 7: Health and Safety STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES • Health Insurance: Students are encouraged to have health insurance coverage . If not, an optional Student Health Services on-campus clinic provides group health plan is available for all students’ primary care services for the student population at participation . This program is coordinated by UNF and its medical compliance team monitors health the Student Health Services Medical Compliance requirements and risks . Acute and chronic medical program . International students must have a concerns are evaluated and treated . Risk factors for fu- full year’s medical insurance coverage before ture health problems are addressed and individualized registration . They must provide proof of adequate counseling is provided to promote optimal long-term medical insurance to meet state requirements or health . Most healthcare services such as the diagnosis they will be automatically enrolled in the student and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, refer- group health plan and the cost will be charged to rals to specialists, and consultations are available at no the student’s myWings account . charge at all to students . Other services, such as physi- cal exams, minor surgical procedures, GYN exams, • Emergencies: Call the University Police, (904) STD screening and treatment and pregnancy testing 620-2800 or 911 . If a student is taken to the are available to UNF students at a low cost . hospital a representative from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs will notify the • Medical Providers: On-campus medical parent(s) . providers include: 1 full-time physician, 1 physician assistant and 5 nurse practitioners . All • Hospitalization, Serious Injury/Illness or patients are seen by appointment . Walk-ins are Death of Enrolled Student: Parents, family accommodated based on the urgency of the need members or UNF community members having and appointment availability . A $10 no-show fee is firsthand knowledge of the hospitalization, assessed if appointments are not kept . incapacitating illness, injury or death of an enrolled UNF student are asked to call the • Available Services: Physicals, general health Student Affairs Vice President’s Office at (904) counseling, X-rays, GYN exams, lab testing, 620-2600 . Parents may also contact the Parent and travel health, treatment of minor emergencies and Family Programs Office at (904) 620-1567 . After evaluation and treatment of all acute illnesses . substantiating the information, the office will Most, if not all, services provided in a typical initiate a protocol of internal notice to a variety primary care physician’s office are available here, of UNF units (Student Affairs as well as academic but not necessarily free . and administrative units) responsible for taking • After Hours: If students need medical attention appropriate action for the student’s protection . when the clinic is closed, they will be referred Specific University officials are designated to to one of the local acute care centers or to the respond to the personal, academic, financial, nearest emergency room . These numbers are listed residential as well as other needs of the student, on the after hour voice mail . the student’s family and/or other pertinent persons . Call (904) 620-2600 or email student . • Medical Compliance: Focusing on the mission affairs@unf .edu . to promote high quality health and prevent health risks on campus, Student Health Services’ medical Please Note: Medical records are a confidential legal compliance team assists students with their document and will not be discussed or disclosed to immunizations, health insurance and provides anyone without your student’s written permission . In educational programming . recognition of the important role that parents play as

Chapter 7: Health and Safety 33 a partner in their student’s health and success, there is • Crime prevention programs concerning rape, theft a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and other safety issues (HIPAA) release form online at www .unf edu/shs/. and • Emergency response must be filled out for each issue . • First aid Student Health Services • Fingerprinting services J. Brooks Brown Hall (Bldg 39A), Room 2098 • Lost and found (904) 620-2900 (904) 620-2902 (fax) http://www.unf.edu/shs/ • Minor Vehicle assistance (locked keys in cars or jump-starts) Immunizations and Insurance J. Brooks Brown Hall (Bldg. 39A), Room 2100 University Police Department (904) 620- 2175 (904) 620- 2901 (fax) Martin P. Garris Police Bldg (Bldg 41) http://www.unf.edu/shs/Immunization.aspx (904) 620-2800 (non-emergency) (904) 620-2806 (fax) Emergency: Dial 911 Campus Safety [email protected] www.unf.edu/upd/ The University of North Florida is an amazingly safe campus largely as a result of the University’s commitment to educating students to make wise SAFETY RANGERS choices that reduce the risk of them becoming a victim Students who park in UNF’s more remote lots of crime . While the University Police Department and depart campus after late night classes or other is responsible for law enforcement, security, disaster activities benefit from The Safety Rangers Program . A planning and emergency response, students, faculty, University Police Department-sponsored bicycle patrol staff and visitors need to exercise good judgment, maintains a uniformed presence with 3 Rangers in Lots vigilance and conduct themselves safely while walking, 14, 18 and at UNF Hall (Lot 53) weekday evenings driving or residing on campus . Should anyone observe from 6:00 p .m . until 10:00 p .m . as well as a fourth any suspicious behavior or occurrence that might Ranger in Lot 55 (The Fountains) from 10:00 p .m . threaten campus safety and security, they should report until 2:00 a .m . it immediately . These incidences may be reported to the UNF Police Department, Resident Assistants in These part-time Safety Rangers offer an extra set of student housing, UNF’s Support Our Students (SOS) eyes and ears in these lots, with their presence acting as Team, or any UNF administrator . a deterrent to crime . They will escort students to their cars, if requested by calling (904) 620-2800, and can assist UPD in directing emergency vehicles as well as UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT traffic, when needed . Current rangers are all familiar with UNF regulations and safety rules, and must pass The Department of Police and Public Safety a background check for employment . They also are is accredited by the Commission for Florida Law responsible for inspecting and testing all emergency Enforcement Accreditation . It is located in Building 41, phones on campus on a regular basis . on UNF Drive, across the street from the Information Booth located near the campus entrance from I-295/ A Safety Ranger also patrols the library during the Town Center Parkway . The non-emergency phone evening hours from 9:00 p .m . until closing at 3:00 a .m . number is (904) 620-2800 . For an emergency, dial 911 . This ranger is assigned to ensure the safety of library Campus Police will be automatically notified . patrons and to provide escorts to parking lots when requested . The University Police Department is staffed by officers working 24 hours a day, seven days a week . They are responsible for enforcing Florida laws and University rules and protecting the campus community . CLERY ACT Services provided include routine patrol by vehicle, The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security bicycle units and foot patrol, investigation of all Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (formerly crimes, traffic enforcement, traffic crash investigation, the Campus Security Act of 1990) requires colleges special events management, and crime prevention and universities receiving federal funds to disclose programs . In addition, the following services are certain timely and annual information about campus offered by the University Police Department as needed: crime and security policies . The Act requires that

34 Chapter 7: Health and Safety institutions issue timely warnings to students and Management Team determine that a true emergency employees whenever there is an ongoing threat to the situation has occurred or can be expected to occur, University community . Options of notifying students a number of steps will be taken to ensure clear and employees of timely warnings include email, communication . Emergency information can be voicemail, website (www .unf .edu), student newspaper broadcast throughout campus by the building fire (“Spinnaker”) or other publications, and news releases alarm systems, the public address system, emails, to local media . Such warning(s) may include, but voicemails, UNF Homepage (www .unf .edu), UNF are not limited to, the following information: type myWings portal (mywings .unf .edu) and the alternate of crime, date, time and location of crime, as well as webpage (www .unf911 .org) . available suspect information . The best way for UNF students and their families The Act also requires that the University Police to be prepared for an emergency is to plan ahead Department (UPD) maintain a daily crime log and together regarding what the student should do . In most that the University publish an annual report by cases when the emergency dictates that the campus October 1st that contains three years worth of campus be evacuated, students may go to their own home, go crime statistics and certain security policy statements with another student to his or her home, or seek the including sexual assault policies which assure basic nearest public shelter . Students residing in University victims’ rights, the law enforcement authority of housing who need alternative housing will go to a local campus police and where students should go to report emergency Red Cross shelter (local high school) that crimes . UNF’s most recent annual crime report is is staffed by University Housing personnel throughout available on page 72 and at the UPD website: http:// the duration of the emergency . www .unf .edu/upd/crimestats .html

CODE RED CAMPUS ALERT SYSTEM EMERGENCY (CODE BLUE) TELEPHONES Depending upon the type of emergency, the Crisis There are 262 Code Blue Units as well as an Management Team might communicate important additional 34 other emergency type phones located information to students, faculty and staff via the Code primarily in elevators . These phones provide a direct Red Campus Alert System . This Campus Alert System line to UPD and immediate help . Students, faculty, allows the University to send a recorded message to staff, and visitors may use the Emergency Code Blue thousands of phone numbers in a short period of telephones placed throughout the campus to request time . Students who have registered their personal assistance or report an emergency to the University phone number will receive an automated phone Police Department (UPD) and they provide two-way call to the number they have specifically designated communication directly with University Police . On all during registration . The call will come from the phone Code Blue phones and other emergency phones, one number (999) 911-9999 . In certain emergencies, the only has to press the red button to be automatically Crisis Management Team may also send a message to connected to the University Police Department while UNF office phones . In some emergencies, the Crisis at the same time identifying your location . A flashing Management Team may send emails to students, blue strobe light also is activated on the Code Blue faculty and staff in the form of a Special Osprey units to further identify your location . Calls are Update message . answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week . Parents’ Emergency information can also be placed on UNF’s web site: www .unf .edu . In addition, UNF’s primary telephone number (904) 620-1000 will provide HOUSING TELEPHONES basic up to date information about the emergency . Emergency phones are provided in hallways or Students, faculty, staff, visitors and families can get commons areas in residence halls . These phones dial additional emergency information at the following directly to the campus police dispatcher . websites: www .unf .edu/dept/upd/ www .unf .edu/anf/ehs/Emergency_Management aspx. HURRICANES AND EMERGENCIES For years, hurricanes have been the most common type of emergency responded to by UNF’s Crisis CONTACTING YOUR STUDENT IN CASE Management Team . However, plans are in place for OF AN EMERGENCY responding to a variety of crises that might impact the campus and community . Should UNF’s Crisis Should the need arise to communicate a true personal emergency to your UNF student while he/

Chapter 7: Health and Safety 35 she is in class, contact with the student is coordinated STUDENT TIPS FOR SAFETY ON CAMPUS by the Student Affairs Vice President’s Office (904- • Lock your doors (room and automobile), even 620-2600) . As dictated by the nature of the emergency when you are gone for just a few minutes and whether the student resides in campus housing or commutes to campus, this office will use the most • Contact the University Police Department any appropriate means to contact and communicate time you see something or someone suspicious with the student . Please provide your student with emergency contact information for you, other family • Don’t accept drinks from strangers or leave your members and close friends, if appropriate, before drink unattended (a drug could have been slipped leaving your student at UNF . in) • Never leave your textbooks unattended, even for a moment PETS ON CAMPUS • Walk, jog, or bike in groups of three or more; Pet animals (mammals, insects/arachnids, never alone amphibians, birds and reptiles) are not allowed on the • e If you ar going out with someone you don’t UNF campus (including all buildings, common or know very well or if you are going outside of the public areas and nature trails) to ensure the safety of campus alone, check in with a friend students, staff, native campus animals, and visitors . Please do not bring family pets with you when you • Avoid isolated Automatic Teller Machines come to visit your student or for a university or a (ATMs), look for indoor ATMs if alone, shield non-university sponsored event . This is a violation of your PIN from view, and avoid flashing cash or university policy . jewelry The only exceptions are service animals, animals • Limit contact information to first name only and used in study or scientific coursework, or animals don’t give out personal information to people met approved for special events on campus . Requests for online (birth date, Social Security number) exemption or special permission must be applied for in advance through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (620-2019) . Violations will/should be reported to the head of the affected department/units or to the University Police Department .

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Tips for All: DON’T FORGET! YOU NEED TO BOOKSTORE KNOW THIS…AND SO DOES YOUR STUDENT The official University of North Florida Bookstore • Call ahead before making the trek to an is located at the new Student Union (Bldg . 58 East) . office or department to ask a question to The UNF Bookstore provides an on-campus source make sure someone is available and it’s the for academic supplies, used and new textbooks, course place you’re looking for. Lunch time is not a materials, an expanded selection of general books and good time to drop in. magazines, Hallmark cards, plus UNF clothing and • Keep all documents in a file with other gift items . The Bookstore also offers a textbook rental University information; Record the names of program that offers students the opportunity to save people who answer your questions, as well up to 50 percent over the cost of a new book . The as the date and what they said. bookstore is authorized to sell HP and Acer laptop • Keep all receipts for payments you make computer models at discounted prices to the UNF (book purchases, tuition payments, hold community . The Bookstore also provides gift cards, releases, etc.). Make sure your student does continuous book buyback, special ordering of books, the same. gifts, supplies, graduation paraphernalia, J .T .A . bus • Be sure that someone knows where you can schedules and tickets, and Bookstore employment be reached in case of an emergency. opportunities . • Keep an umbrella handy when you come to Students may purchase their books at the UNF campus. Bookstore or by clicking on detail schedule from their myWings account and selecting “purchase books at The UNF Campus contains many of the same efollett .” Students may purchase their books from any resources as any town . Students and visitors can live, bookstore, but students receiving a book scholarship dine, hop on a bus, go to a store, and attend athletic must purchase their books from the UNF Bookstore . events, concerts and other events without leaving Students should take their student detail schedule to campus . Below is a discussion of some of the amenities the Bookstore to aid them in purchasing the correct on-campus that makes UNF its own small city . books . Students with financial aid awards will be provided information on how, if eligible to do so, they can pay for their books with their financial aid ATMS AND CAMPUS BANKING funds . The price and convenience offered by the UNF Bookstore makes shopping easy . Full service Automated Teller Machines, affiliated with the Community First Credit Union, are located We appreciate the Bookstore support of Parent As- inside the Student Union (Bldg . 58 East) adjacent to sociation programming and encourage you to support the Community First Credit Union Branch Bank, as your UNF Bookstore . (See ad, inside back cover .) well as at the north end of Building 8 (outside) . CFCU cash dispensing machines are located at UNF Hall Bookstore Hours (*extended at the beginning of each (Bldg . 53) Bistro, and in the lobby of The Fountains semester) housing complex (Bldg . 55) . Student Union (Bldg 58W) VyStar Credit Union and Wells Fargo Bank provide Fall and Spring Semesters AMT/cash dispensing machines in Building 8 Alcove, M - Th 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (6 p.m. for Summer term) Room 1101 at the north end of the building . The UNF Arena (Bldg . 34) and the University Center (Bldg . 43) F 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. provide private label cash dispensing only machines . Sat 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun Closed (904) 620-2665 (or BOOK) (904) 620-2889 (fax) www.unf.bkstr.com

Chapter 8: Life at UNF 37 BUS SERVICE: JACKSONVILLE of the courtesy telephone locations may be found at TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PUBLIC www .unf .edu/anf/its/telephone/ . TRANSIT SERVICE For just $1 per ride, leave your car behind and hop COMMUTER STUDENTS aboard Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s (JTA) transit system to travel all over the city . The system will As a UNF commuter student, adjusting to take you to major activity centers like malls, beaches, college life may present a different set of pressures movie theaters, libraries, museums, performance than on-campus residents experience . Although theaters, parks and Jacksonville International Airport most commuting students are living at home as in ($2 each way) . Buses are equipped with a bike rack high school, friends, schedule, priorities and some that can hold up to two bikes and are ADA compliant . aspects of family life will undoubtedly change . It Tickets are available at the Bookstore . JTA buses arrive will be particularly important for commuter students on campus via Kernan Boulevard and Town Center to become connected to the University outside the Parkway . Numerous stops are located on UNF Drive classroom . Otherwise, they may find themselves simply including the University Center, Osprey Cove, the coming to campus and going to classes; then heading UNF Library, the Student Union and Osprey Landing . directly home or perhaps to a part-time, off-campus job, and missing out on the college experience . Visit www .jtafla .com to learn specific routes that serve the UNF campus or to use the trip planning Prior to entering the University, commuter students software . and on-campus residents are generally anxious about some of the same things . All incoming students For questions or more information, please call JTA typically worry about succeeding academically and customer service at (904) 630-3100 . Frequent travelers making new friends . However, commuter students should consider purchasing a JTA weekly ($12) or may have some other concerns as well . For example, monthly ($40) transit pass and enjoy unlimited rides . students may be uncertain about where to park, where to eat lunch or where to go if there is an extended JTA Customer Service break between classes. Keep in mind that these (904) 630-3100 questions will be answered as the first semester begins . It is important for parents to be supportive while www.jtafla.com the students are learning their own problem-solving skills . Parents should lend a sympathetic ear or offer reassurance that everything will be OK. Parents may E-MAIL have the same expectations of their student’s life and E-mail is UNF’s primary and official means of activities as they did throughout high school if the communication . When students are admitted, they student is living at home . However, the University is are assigned a UNF e-mail address . It is important vastly different from high school . During the college that they learn to use this account and check it daily years, students need the freedom to explore and grow to ensure that the student is receiving all necessary as they transition into young adults . university information on a timely basis . Failure As parents of commuter students, you should plan to do so is not an acceptable excuse for academic to attend parent functions, including orientation and or administrative missed deadlines, etc . For more the annual Family Weekend October 12-14 to become information on student e-mail, ask your student to visit familiar with campus resources available for students . www .unf .edu/anf/its/For_Students .aspx .

Tips - Commuters COURTESY PHONES ON-CAMPUS FOR • It is possible to graduate without ever getting PUBLIC USE a parking ticket; just make sure to park in the Due to the popularity of cell phones among college designated areas for your parking permit. students as well as other technological advances, public • Chartwell’s Dining Services has a plan that pay phones on campus were removed and replaced works for commuter students which means with 24 courtesy phones located throughout the less wondering where and what you are campus . They may be used to call four-digit campus going to have for your next meal. numbers (those preceded by 620) or seven digits local • Some campus offices (such as the Disability numbers (dial 9 first) . You may also use courtesy Resource Center, Counseling Center, etc.) phones to make a long distance call using a calling have extended office hours on specific card, 800 number, or an operator assisted call . A map evenings. 38 Chapter 8: Life at UNF • Get involved in extra-curricular activities FRESHMAN HOUSING REQUIREMENT (Intramurals, Osprey Productions, Student The University of North Florida is committed to Government, etc.). You’ll meet new friends and may find great employment ensuring the academic and personal success of its opportunities. students . In working to fulfill this commitment, over the past several years we have learned that living in • The Student Union is a great place for on-campus housing can make a world of difference in commuters to hang out, study and visit to what our students take away from their college experi- become engaged in campus life. ence and in their success rates . The benefits of living • Study at the Library. on campus are especially significant for students who have just graduated from high school and are attending • The Women’s Center Lounge located in Founders Hall (Bldg 2), Suite 2100 is open to their first year of college . Research tells us that those all students M-F, 8a.m. to 5p.m. students who live on campus during their first year: have higher grade point averages, make a smoother transition from high school to college, have higher retention and graduation rates, report greater satisfac- HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE tion with their college experience, and make better use UNF offers a variety of housing facilities on of the educational and support services provided by campus . Freshmen students will live with other their universities than do commuter students . freshmen in Osprey Hall, Osprey Landing, Osprey Consistent with this perspective and to ensure the Cove, or Osprey Crossings . Osprey Hall is a traditional quality of the first year experience, as of summer 2012, residence hall facility where typically two students the University of North Florida will require all first- share a room . The interior corridors offer students a year students to live in on-campus housing . UNF stu- high degree of interaction and enhanced security . Each dents who begin in the summer term are required to live wing features a small lounge and shared bath facilities . in campus housing in the summer, fall and spring terms . The Hall has an indoor laundry facility and limited Students who begin the fall term will need to live in cooking facilities . on-campus housing during the fall and spring terms . Most rooms in Osprey Landing, Osprey Cove, and Students enrolling in the spring term will need to live Osprey Crossings feature large, 2-person, hotel-style on campus during that first spring term and during the rooms with a private bathroom in each room . On the next term the student is enrolled (summer or fall) . first floor, there is a lounge equipped with stove and When living in campus housing during the first microwave and access to a centrally-located laundry year, students must also purchase an on-campus meal facility . plan . There are several different meal plans to choose Osprey Village is the University’s seven building from depending on the student’s individual needs . The apartment complex featuring one- and two-bedroom minimal plan provides for 10 meals per week . units . Home to upper-class students, this facility Exemptions for the mandatory first-year campus offers a full kitchen and private bathroom in each residency requirement will be considered on a case apartment . Osprey Fountains is UNF’s newest housing by case basis . Students who are married, over the complex . This upper-class facility provides students age of 21, or single parents may be exempted from with private bedrooms, six theme lounges, Ozzie’s Grill this requirement . The university will also consider and Convenience store, a fitness center, a recreational requests for exemptions based on medical or disability swimming pool and a lazy river . circumstances, as well as cases where significant Housing and Residence Life staff members are personal hardship would be incurred . Requests for dedicated to creating an atmosphere that is conducive exemption consideration will be processed through the to academic and personal development . Residence President’s Office . hall areas are supervised by full-time professional staff members who live on campus . Each area is staffed with Resident Assistants, whose job it is to assist students HOUSING FAQs in the transition to college, help students with general concerns, help mediate conflict serve as a referral to • What is the purpose of the pre-payment and campus resources, and provide their residents with a non-refundable processing fee? variety of interactive, educational and social programs A payment of $300 is due at the time you and activities . submit your contract . One-hundred dollars is a non-refundable processing fee used for the clerical management of the contract . $200 is applied to rent .

Chapter 8: Life at UNF 39 • Is my student financially responsible at age will be . The system equips an in-coming freshman 18? with a tool to build a personal profile and search other same-gender profiles to help him or her self-identify a Yes . Your student is required to abide by the roommate . conditions of the contract, including payment and rental obligations . • What if my student makes a friend and they want to room together? • Will students get the assignment they requested? That is, if they ask for Hall/ Both students must mutually request this by Landing/Cove/Village/Crossings/Fountains submitting Housing Assignment Change Requests . will they get it? Roommate requests are accommodated on a space available basis . It is the desire of the Department of Housing and Residence Life to meet all assignment requests of resi- dents . However, space is limited in each area and accom- modation of a student’s request cannot be guaranteed . • Will my student have the option to pick a Preferences will be considered, however, no guarantees specific room? are made for any particular residence area, room, apart- Summer B 2012 room assignments are determined ment or roommate assignment . Room and roommate by Housing and Residence Life staff, but those fresh- assignments are subject to change at any time . men who submitted a Fall 2012/Spring 2013 Housing Contract by June 2012 will have the opportunity to select a specific room via an online system that will • What is Housing’s obligation to my student if become available beginning June 4, 2012 . the requested assignment is not available? If they are unable to accommodate the original request, Housing and Residence Life will assign your • What is an RA? student to an available space on campus . Students Resident Assistants or RAs are peer student leaders . who would prefer a different assignment may submit a They have received training from full-time professional Housing Assignment Change Request online through staff members on a variety of topics focused on the myHousing . Preferences will be considered, however, on-campus living experience . Resident Assistants aid in no guarantees are made for any particular residence providing a safe, quiet and educational living environ- area, room, apartment or roommate assignment . Room ment through the enforcement of policy, conducting and roommate assignments are subject to change at programs and activities for residential students and any time . serving as mentor and leader to their residents .

• What happens that might make it possible for • Who does my student see about roommate my student to change assignments? conflicts? Housing and Residence Life continually makes Your student’s first resource is always their Resident changes to assignments as requested by students Assistant . If your student’s RA is not available, there and on a space-available basis . Housing Assignment is always a staff member on call who can assist with Change Requests may be submitted prior to check-in . any problems or concerns . In such cases where your Any student desiring a Housing Assignment Change student’s RA is not readily available, your student request after check-in may inquire about space should contact the 24-hour Welcome Desk to request availability at the Central Housing Office . assistance at (904) 620-5000 .

• My student does not have a specific roommate • What if my student is on scholarship or identified. How are roommates determined? receiving financial aid to pay for housing? From January 6, 2012 - June 1, 2012 those freshmen Your student may use financial aid (grants, scholar- who have submitted a Summer 2012 and/or Fall 2012/ ships or loans) to pay for part or all of his or her hous- Spring 2013 Housing Contract will have the ability ing fees. Keep in mind that all tuition and fee charges to utilize the Department of Housing and Residence must be covered before any financial aid monies can Life’s Roommate Search System . The Roommate be allocated to pay for housing . It will be your stu- Search System was created for incoming freshmen who dent’s responsibility to advise Housing how he or she have not made a decision as to who their roommate will be paying for housing . Each semester an invoice

40 Chapter 8: Life at UNF will be mailed to the student’s UNF address of record To apply for the payment plan a student must or to the on-campus mailbox, usually about a month submit the RAPP application found on the housing before it is due . Once the student receives this invoice, webpage at http://housing .unf .edu as well as he or she needs to complete a Pending Worksheet and communicate with the Housing accounting staff submit it online to the Housing Office by the published regarding this option . There is a processing fee of $100 deadline for review . This can be done by accessing his to administer this program . This fee will be assessed or her myHousing account at housing .unf .edu . If it’s upon approval of your participation in this plan . The determined that your student has enough financial aid following is a schedule of the payment due dates for to cover housing, then only the worksheet needs to be the fall and spring of 2012-2013 . submitted . However, if his or her financial aid will not Fall 2012 Housing Payment Due Dates totally cover the cost of housing then he or she will July 15, 2012 ¼ of rent due need to pay the balance online as well as submit the August 15, 2012 ¼ of rent due pending worksheet by the published deadline . September 15, 2012 ¼ of rent due Once payment is received (if necessary) and the October 15, 2012 ¼ of rent due completed pending worksheet has been submitted, it will be reviewed and, if correct, rent will be covered by Spring 2013 Housing Payment Due Dates financial aid . Again, it is your student’s responsibility November 15, 2012 ¼ of rent due to submit the paperwork to defer housing rent . It December 15, 2012 ¼ of rent due is also his or her responsibility to follow up on the January 15, 2013 ¼ of rent due progress of financial aid paying for housing charges . February 15, 2013 ¼ of rent due If your student’s financial aid has not paid housing charges by mid-term, there is likely a problem which must be resolved with One Stop Student Services. Keep • Is there more that my student needs to know? in mind that the Housing due date is earlier than the Housing and Residence Life has a variety of due date for tuition and fees . policies and regulations, covering such things as visitors, security, community responsibilities, study hours and use of alcohol or other drugs . These policies • Where does my student pay for housing? and regulations can be found in the annual edition of All housing payments must be made in the Cashier’s The Resident Handbook . To ensure the safety of our Office, UNF Hall (Bldg . 53), Suite 1100 or online students, residents are expected to know and abide by through the student’s myWings account . these policies and regulations .

UNF Housing and Residence Life • What if my student has Florida Prepaid Robinson Center (Bldg 14B), Room 1501 Housing? (904) 620-4663 (HOME) (904) 620-4670 (fax) If the student has Florida Prepaid for Housing, (904) 620-5000 Fountains - Welcome Desk the student must provide the Florida Prepaid contract [email protected] number to Housing, which will then defer all or a portion of their rent, depending on where the student https://housing.unf.edu/ lives . Housing will then bill Florida Prepaid for the M - F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. student’s rent . DINING SERVICES ON CAMPUS • Does Housing offer payment plans? We are happy to announce that the brand new Yes, the Residential Alternative Payment Plan Osprey Café will be open and serving students for the (RAPP) is offered to students who do not receive Fall 2012 semester . The Osprey Café is where students enough financial aid to cover both their tuition and who purchase meal plans will eat the majority of their their housing . To qualify for a payment plan you must meals . Until the opening of the brand new Osprey meet the following criteria: Café (Summer B 2012 semester) students on meal plans will eat at our My Meals locations . My Meals • Complete your FAFSA by March 1 preceding Breakfast will be served Monday-Friday at the Sbarro the Fall you plan to attend so we can review your location at Alumni Square . My Meals lunch, dinner awards . and weekend brunches will be served at our Student • e Owe mor than $1,500 in rent after submitting the Union Food Court location . My Meals will differ Pending Worksheet through myHousing at http:// from the traditional dining hall as it is not all you can housing .unf .edu Chapter 8: Life at UNF 41 eat, but once through the line . Students will be offered DINING LOCATIONS plenty of delicious food options including two entrees In addition to My Meals and the Osprey Café with all the accompaniments, a full salad bar and a Chartwells also operates 12 other on-campus dining meatless option at all meals . locations including Starbucks Coffee, Outtakes Quick Cuisine, Sbarro Pizza and Freshens Smoothies located in Alumni Square . The UNF Student Union is home MEAL PLANS to Outtakes featuring Starbucks Coffee and Wicked All FTIC (First Time in College) students living Spoon Frozen Yogurt, Salsarita’s Mexican, Coyote in University housing will be required to purchase a Jack’s Burgers, Chick-N-Grill and Quizno’s as well meal plan . The mandatory meal plans begin with the as the featured campus restaurant, The Boathouse . Summer B semester 2012 for all FTIC students who In addition, a new smoothie bar, Jamba Juice will be will be residing in University Housing . The following opening in the new Student Wellness Center no later are the requirements based on when you begin living than the start of the fall semester . on campus . • Summer B – You will be required to purchase a Chartwells Dining Services Business Office meal plan during summer B 2012, fall 2012 and Osprey Café (Bldg 16), 2nd Floor spring semester 2013 . (904) 620-2543 (904) 620-2547 (fax) • Fall Semester – You will be required to purchase [email protected] a meal plan during the fall 2012 and spring 2013 www.dineoncampus.com/unf semesters . M – F 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Spring Semester – You will be required to purchase a meal plan during the spring 2013 semester and the next semester that you attend STUDENT EMPLOYMENT class and live in UNF housing, either summer B The University of North Florida encourages the 2013 or fall 2013 . employment of its students in part-time, temporary campus positions to provide supplemental financial Chartwells offers several meal plan options designed assistance and to allow students to be employed in to make the student’s life easier, healthier and to help assignments which may be complementary to their them save money . For more information about meal academic studies or interests . Such employment is to plan options, visit the Chartwells website at www . be incidental to the student’s academic activities and dineoncampus .com/unf . is not intended to supplant the duties performed by regular (non-student) staff . Students with a financial aid award including Work Study, who desire on-campus work may contact One Stop Student Services, UNF Hall (Bldg 53) or call (904) 620-5555 for employment information . Other students desiring on-campus work should check with Human Resources at www .unfjobs .org for a variety of UNF department opportunities . Students seeking off-campus employment opportu- nities should contact Career Services at (904) 620-2955 or visit them in Founders Hall (Bldg 2), Suite 1100 . All UNF student employees are covered by the State of Florida Workers’ Compensation Law (Florida Statues, Chapter 440) . If a student is injured while completing a work task, the student may be eligible for medical and compensation benefits . Student employees are not eligible for unemployment compensation in accordance with State of Florida Unemployment Compensation Law (Florida Statutes, Chapter 443) . Any specific question related to unemployment compensation should be directed to the Office of Human Resources (904) 620-2903 .

42 Chapter 8: Life at UNF LOST AND FOUND PARKING PERMIT Items found on campus should be taken All vehicles parking on the UNF campus must immediately to the University Police Department display a valid UNF parking permit between the hours (UPD), located in the Martin Garris Police Building of 7 a .m . to 8 p .m . Monday through Thursday and (Bldg . 41) . Items are kept for 30 days; after that time from 7 a .m . to 5 p .m . Friday . This is strictly enforced . UPD will auction items that remain unclaimed . The Students should purchase annual or semester decal proceeds of the lost and found auction benefit student parking permits online through the parking website scholarships . Call (904) 620-2367 during normal at www .unf .edu/parking . The current rate schedule business hours . Call ext . 2800 after hours . and dates of sale can also be found on this parking website . Students are encouraged to purchase permits as soon as possible after the date they become available OSPREY CONNECTOR SHUTTLE SERVICE: for sale (usually in July) . The dates will be posted on “WE WILL SWOOP YOU UP” Student Update and at www .unf .edu/parking during The UNF “Osprey Connector” is the University the summer . There is a limited number of Premium shuttle system providing convenient transportation and Housing parking permits available to students and around campus and to the St . Johns Town Center when once a category’s number is reached it will no longer be UNF classes are in session . available for purchase . The permit will be mailed to the address provided and must be adhered to the exterior • The Campus Route starts at UNF Hall / Lot 53, of the lower left side of the vehicle’s rear window stops at three locations in the campus core, then or on the left side of the rear bumper in order to be two stops at Lot 18 and back to the campus core considered a valid permit for parking at UNF . for four stops before returning to UNF Hall / Lot 53 . The busses run during Fall and Spring terms Visitors may purchase a $3 day parking permit Monday through Friday 7 a m. . to 3 a m. . with from permit dispensers in Lots 18 and 53 (can only arrival about every five minutes during regular park in those lots with that permit) and walk or ride hours and approximately every 15 minutes during the Osprey Connecter shuttle to the core of campus . the late night hours . During Summer term, the Visitors may also purchase a Premium day parking busses run Monday through Thursday 7 a m. . permit for $3 at either of the Parking Information to 10 p m. . and on Friday from 7 a m. . to 6 p m. ,. Booths which are the first buildings on the right when arriving about every twelve minutes . entering the campus from UNF Drive or from Alumni Drive . This day permit allows for parking in many of • The Sunday Residence Hall Route starts at UNF the surface lots and the upper floors of the garages Hall / Lot 53, stops at the Fountains, then around campus but not for parking in Lot 7 or Lot proceeds to stops at the Village and the Crossing 16 or in Housing Lots 10, 11, 12, 15, 17 and 55 . This before returning to UNF Hall / Lot 53 . This permit also does not allow for parking in Faculty/Staff Route is active during Fall and Spring terms on spaces which are marked with orange lines or in any Sunday from 6 p m. . to 12 a m. . Arrival is about Reserved or Restricted parking spaces . every fifteen minutes . Tips to help manage parking at UNF and a map • The St. Johns Town Center Route starts on of campus including parking locations are available at campus at the Library and stops once at the www .unf .edu/parking . Town Center before returning to the Library stop . Commencing with Fall term 2012, this Route will Parking rules and regulations are strictly enforced be active during Fall, Spring and Summer B terms between the hours of 7 a .m . to 8 p .m . Monday through Monday through Thursday 10 a m. . to 4 p m. . and Thursday and from 7 a .m . to 5 p .m . Friday . However, Friday through Sunday 11 a m. . to 3 p m. . Arrival no permit is required from 5 p .m . Friday through 7 is about every twenty minutes . a .m . Monday unless there is a special event on campus . For more information and parking rates for 2012-13, The Osprey Connector shuttles can be located and visit Parking Services website at www .unf .edu/parking . tracked in real-time at http://unf .transloc com. . This service assists shuttle riders in timing the arrival of Current traffic rules and regulations govern busses at particular pickup locations . operation of vehicles on campus . Tips to help you manage parking and a map of campus including Modifications to both schedule and routes may be parking locations are available at www .unf .edu/ made to accommodate changing needs . Please check parking . the shuttle website www .unf .edu/shuttle .

Chapter 8: Life at UNF 43 recommended that student computers be equipped Parking Services with 802 .11a/g/n wireless adapters . Students may UNF Drive (Bldg 52) use wireless in the residence hall lounges, atriums (904) 620-2815 (904) 620-1024 (fax) and common areas . There are 300+ access points [email protected] throughout the residence halls and 500+ wireless access points throughout the rest of campus . www.unf.edu/parking M – F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Information Booth Hours: COMPUTER LAB and LIBRARY M – Th 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Students can also use the General Purpose F 6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Computer Lab located in the John E . Matthews, Jr . Computer Science Building (Bldg . 15, Room 2102) . It houses both Windows and Macintosh computers . TECHNOLOGY ON CAMPUS Additional general computer access is available to Information Technology Services (ITS) at UNF is students in the Thomas G . Carpenter Library . one-third technology and two-thirds information and service . ITS is responsible for keeping the networks and servers up and running for the campus; but more myWings, UNF’S WEB PORTAL importantly, they are responsible for giving students myWings (http://mywings .unf .edu) is the University access to the information and tools they need to of North Florida’s web “portal,” providing students take advantage of the technology . They believe that and other members of the UNF community a single students who are knowledgeable and comfortable with secure point of entry to UNF web-based resources . the tools of technology will use them more often, more There students can access key online services and productively and more considerately . They have a information resources related to course registration, multi-faceted role in working with your student . First, financial aid, unofficial transcripts, grades, student they educate students about and provide access to detail schedule, registration time ticket and more! their e-mail and the internet . Second, help students Students will also gain access to Blackboard (used understand safe computing practices to protect their in most UNF courses), Ospreys E-mail, SkillSoft computers, their information, and their identity . e-Learning (self-paced training on hundreds of Third, through the services of the Help Desk (904- computer skills and professional development topics) 620-HELP), answer questions and help solve problems and fee payment . students encounter . Lastly, they are responsible for providing access to sources of information that can help students with school assignments, conducting Information Technology Service (ITS) research and staying informed about what’s happening UNF Hall (Bldg 53), Suite 2500 on-campus and beyond . More information can be (904) 620-2820 (904) 620-2895 (fax) found on the ITS website http://www .unf .edu/anf/ITS/ . www.unf.edu/anf/ITS/

HELP Desk CAMPUS ETHERNET John E. Mathews Computer Science Building (Bldg 15), Room 2102 UNF residents have access to the Internet through (904) 620-4357 (HELP) the OspreyNet network within the residence halls . [email protected] The student simply connects the computer or other M-Th 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. device via a cable to the jack in the wall . Since wireless F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. connections are designed for mobility and best-efforts Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. coverage and wired connections are designed for speed and reliability, student are encouraged to use wired Sun noon - 6 p.m. connections in their residence hall rooms and wireless connections elsewhere .

WIRELESS UNF’s wireless network supports 802 .11n technology throughout the campus, residence halls, Student Union and the library . As such, it is

44 Chapter 8: Life at UNF Chapter 9 FUN AND FITNESS

ATHLETICS lifestyle and college experience . With funding from Student Government, these programs are planned The UNF Department of Athletics competes and organized with the assistance of student leaders as an NCAA Division I member of the Atlantic and administrators . Through participation, students Sun Conference . The University currently fields 19 develop more positive human relationships, attitudes men’s and women’s sports . Women’s sports include and leadership skills . basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, volleyball, sand volleyball and swimming and diving . Men’s Department of Campus Recreation sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, UNF Arena (Bldg 34), Room 1043 soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, and golf . (904) 620-2998 (904) 620-2763 (fax) Additional opportunities for student involvement can www.unf.edu/recsports be found in: Cheerleading, Dance squad known as “Velocity,” the Awesome Osprey Band, and as UNF’s mascots: “Ozzie” and “Harriet” in addition to work AQUATICS opportunities in game management, marketing and The UNF Aquatic Center features an indoor media relations . UNF athletic facilities include: UNF Olympic-size pool (50 meters by 25 yards) with both Arena (5,800 seating capacity), the 1,000-seat Harmon one-meter and three-meter diving boards . A large Baseball Stadium (home of the Dusty Rhodes Field), outdoor sundeck is adjacent to the pool . Activities the UNF softball complex, the UNF Aquatic Center offered include: swimming instructions, Osprey (home of the Andy W . Sears Pool), the UNF Tennis Aquatic Club, Aqua-Aerobic classes, water polo, Complex and the John Hayt Golf Learning Center . water volleyball, Lifeguard Training, CPR/First The most impressive of the athletic facilities is the Aid Instructions, Water Safety courses and birthday 9,300-seat Hodges Soccer/Track Stadium . This facility parties . Lanes are available for lap swimming . The pool is one of the nicest in the country and includes a nine- is equipped with two swim lifts (one each at the shallow lane, world-class surfaced track, soccer field, event and deep end) for individuals with disabilities . A lighting, press box, scoreboard and custom seating . certified lifeguard is on duty at all times . The Center is Many of these facilities are accessible to UNF students free of charge to UNF students, faculty, and staff with free of charge . Students with questions concerning a valid Osprey 1Card I .D . Discounted memberships participation in any intercollegiate sport should are available to spouses and children of students, contact the Athletic Department (located in UNF’s faculty and staff and UNF Alumni . Arena) or contact the specific head coach . A valid Osprey 1Card admits students free into all regular season intercollegiate athletic events . UNF Aquatic Center Hours posted each semester Athletics Department (904) 620-2854 UNF Arena (Bldg 34), Room 1025 www.unf.edu/recsports/aquatics/ (904) 620-2833 (904) 620-2836 (fax) (904) 620-2473 (BIRD) Athletic Ticket Box Office ARENA www.unfospreys.com The UNF Arena is open to students, faculty and M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. staff for drop in recreational play, special events and Osprey Athletic events . The facility houses racquetball courts (one suitable for squash), basketball courts, CAMPUS RECREATION volleyball courts, practice courts, a group fitness The purpose of the Department of Campus studio, classrooms, an athletic training room, locker Recreation is to provide students, faculty, and staff rooms, and offices for the Departments of Recreation with an opportunity to participate in structured and and Athletics . The Arena is open for use by students, informal sporting activities that will enhance their faculty, and staff with a valid Osprey 1Card .

Chapter 9: Fun and Fitness 45 HODGES SOCCER/TRACK STADIUM UNF Arena Hodges Stadium was completed in August 2008 Hours posted each semester with the installation of a nine-lane Mondo track (904) 620-2999 surface . The multi-use facility can host national and www.unf.edu/recsports/ international track and field events, professional and high school football events and rugby, soccer and lacrosse events . The facility also has an Athletic ECO ADVENTURE Training room, Strength and Conditioning room, two The UNF Eco-Adventure Program provides UNF football style locker-room areas for male and female students with free access to equipment to meet most visitors, full service restrooms, concession stands and outdoor recreational needs . Tents, sleeping bags, hiking a luxury Press Box . The facility has been host to the backpacks, surf boards, GPS, canoes, kayaks and more annual Gator Bowl football practices, the 2005 NFL are available through the Eco-Adventure Program Super Bowl training site and the Axemen Rugby Building 54 in lot 100 adjacent to the Parking Services home events . The facility is open for student use by Building . reservation only . Eco-Adventure was initiated by Student Government in 2001 . Wildlife Sanctuary staff Hodges Soccer/Track Stadium through the Department of Recreation, started Eco- Building 46 Adventure by offering guided outdoor programs for (904) 620-2998 UNF students . Currently Eco-Adventure offers many different programs throughout the school year, like white water rafting in the fall and sailing and surfing in the spring, canoeing, kayaking, hiking both on and off- campus . New outdoor trips are frequently being added to help UNF students enjoy their college experience with UNF .

Eco Adventure (904) 620-5951 www.unf.edu/recsports/nature/

HAYT GOLF LEARNING CENTER (GOLFPLEX) The UNF Hayt Golf Learning Center (HGLC) is a five-hole walking course which opened on campus in 2002 . The course is managed by McCumber Golf and is open to the general public, students, faculty and staff for a daily use fee . In addition to the golf holes, the facility has a lighted driving range, short game practice area, snack bar and pro-shop . The GolfPlex also contains a separate practice area for UNF’s men’s and the women’s NCAA Golf teams . The facility is named for John T . and Geraldine Hayt, whose donation was matched by the state to establish the Center . The HGLC (Bldg . 48) is located on the southeast corner of the campus behind the Crossings residence hall .

Hayt Golf Learning Center (904) 620-2050 www.thegolfplex.com

46 Chapter 9: Fun and Fitness INTRAMURALS of group development . The low course is designed to create awareness and knowledge of these tools as well Intramural Sports is one of the most popular as encourage camaraderie and trust building within the student activities on the campus of the University newly formed group . After advancing through chal- of North Florida . The program is designed to lenges on the ground level the team will form smaller provide students, faculty and staff an opportunity groups and challenge themselves in the high ropes . This to participate in recreational activities in a fun will put their new skills to the test, working together as and safe environment while promoting physical groups of 8 creating solutions to challenge as a team fitness, social interaction, and campus involvement . 30-45 feet in the air . The final release of perceived The program offers a wide variety of sports: Flag personal walls and also as a celebration is the Zip-lines, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Sand where participants will end their high ropes experience Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, and Kickball just to name on one of the 4 zip-lines . After each event high and low a few . Each intramural league and tournament sport elements, debriefs will be led by a trained facilitator is divided into three leagues: Men’s, Women’s, and Co- to help participants integrate and express what they Rec . Intramurals are a great way for students to make have learned . For more information, contact Campus new friends and stay active at the same time . Recreation at (904) 620- 2998 .

Intramural Sports (904) 620-2646 SKATE PARK www.unf.edu/recsports/intramurals/intramurals.htm The UNF Skate Park is a 10,000 square foot outdoor facility with various equipment including ramps, banks, a half-pipe and street elements . The RECREATIONAL SPORTS CLUBS park is open to UNF students during daylight hours Recreational Sports Clubs are designed to provide only . Skaters must wear helmets at all times, while knee students with opportunities to learn, compete, and and elbow pads and wrist guards are recommended . have fun in activities in which they have a specific Skateboards and inline skates are the only riding interest . Popular clubs include: Rugby, Sailing, equipment allowed . It is located in the northern- Lacrosse, Aikido, Swim Club, Boxing, Wrestling, most part of campus with entry from the north UNF Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer and Grappling . For the most parking lot (Lot 18) by way of a sidewalk from the lot, current listing and descriptions of each of the sports past the north recreation fields to the skate park . clubs visit www .unf edu/groups/cluballiance/. and click on the Club Descriptions link . For specific questions Skate Park regarding use of facilities, fields, or equipment, contact Campus Recreation (904) 620-2998 . 904-620-2998 www.unf.edu/recsports/skate%20park/index.html For other information on UNF’s Recreational Sports Clubs contact Club Alliance, Student Union (Bldg . 58E)/Rm . 3033 . STUDENT WELLNESS COMPLEX (NEW!) Currently under construction and scheduled for Recreational Sports Clubs completion mid-Summer 2012 is the 75,000 sq . foot (904) 620-5107 UNF Student Wellness Center . The multi-faceted www.unf.edu/recsports/Club/clubs.htm. $19 .5 million facility will be a state-of-the-art wellness, fitness and sports learning facility and will offer UNF students, faculty and staff unlimited access to ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE (NEW!) the largest, most comprehensive wellness center in In December of 2011 Student Government leader- northeast Florida . Striving to enhance our students’ ship allocated $430,000 to fund a one of a kind high “out of the classroom experience,” the project was and low ropes Challenge Course . The Odyssey IV unit funded through the efforts of Student Government is one of the only fully universal (accessible for disabili- over the course of many years . ties) units in existence . It was designed by Alpine Tow- The goal of the new facility is to provide UNF ers and constructed in the tree tops and woven through students with quality indoor facilities that will enable a wooded area along Lake Oneida . It consists of four them to participate in activities that will enhance tree top towers with challenge elements in between and their health and wellness levels and provide them with will be 350 ft in length . Participants will work together lifelong wellness, sports and fitness learning skills to learn new tools as leaders and team players as well for the future . A 32-foot tall climbing wall will greet as methods of solving problems that arise in the stages guests upon entry into the 3-leveled building . The

Chapter 9: Fun and Fitness 47 wall will scale the sides of the 2nd (fitness level) and sanctuary and includes the Robert Loftin Nature Trails 3rd (track level), giving views of activity on all floors . which are listed on the USA National Trail Registry Three dedicated indoor group fitness rooms and one System . These trails are for low impact recreation such outdoor multi-use balcony group fitness space will as running, hiking and bird watching . An exercise facilitate a wide variety of classes with the potential loop trail is also located in this area as well as fishing of offering 4 different classes at one time! The Dottie and picnicking opportunities . The Sanctuary offers Dorion Fitness Center located on the 2nd level will ranger guided field trips and hands on workshops all boast almost 27,000 sq . feet of fitness floor space to “sunshine state standard” approved for school and accommodate a large variety of state of the art fitness civic groups . These programs teach about local plants, equipment including free weights, functional training, animals and fresh water habitats . Olympic lifting platforms, station machines, treadmills, bikes and elliptical . This is over 4 times the size of the old facility! The 1/8 mile track on the 3rd level THE JOHN GOLDEN ENVIRONMENTAL circumnavigates the perimeter of the building giving EDUCATION PAVILION views of the fitness level, atrium, and fantastic outdoor views providing a 360 degree overview of the campus . The indoor pavilion is a rustic 1500sq . ft . facility The Dr . Paul Shirley Assessment Center will be located that is open daily for viewing of environmental displays off the fitness floor and will offer students immediate and also available to student groups and organizations access to personal fitness and nutritional assessments for meetings and programs . The facility was named in and counseling . New locker rooms on the first floor honor of UNF’s first Chief Ranger John Golden who will feature large lockers with comfortable shower initiated and implemented the environmental programs and changing accommodations . The departments of now offered in the Wildlife Sanctuary . Campus Recreation and Health Promotion will have offices located on the first floor in the new facility . THE UNF ORGANIC GARDEN Across the street from the Student Union and This garden, also a part of the UNF Wildlife Sanc- adjacent to the UNF Arena and Aquatic Center, the tuary, is where students can learn gardening tips, study new facility will create a complete hub for student eco systems and volunteer . For their time, they can activity . And, a free guest pass will be available for you take home some fresh produce . The garden was a grant when you visit the Center with your student! gift from Student Affairs Council member Bruce Ogier . For additional information on the Student Wellness Center, contact Campus Recreation at www .unf edu/. UNF Wildlife Sanctuary and John Golden Environmental recsports/ or call (904) 620-2998 . Education Pavilion (904) 620-2998 UNF WILDLIFE SANCTUARY [email protected] The Wildlife Sanctuary consists of seven different fresh water habitats in 365 acres of the wildlife

48 Chapter 9: Fun and Fitness Chapter 10 ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

There are many events for students on the UNF just-released to DVD films, in addition to student- campus, most of which are free with a valid Osprey produced news and entertainment programming and 1Card . Depending on the activity, the general public Osprey sports . It’s funded through student activity also may be welcome . Among the sponsors of these fees and sponsorships . Students who wish to be a part events are: Student Government and its three Execu- of Osprey TV should telephone (904) 620-2260, visit tive Agencies (Club Alliance and its member clubs, www .ospreytv .com or inquire at the station in the Osprey Productions, and the Volunteer Center), Hous- Student Union (Bldg . 58 East)/Room 2219 . ing and Residence Life, Academic Departments, Fra- ternity and Sorority Life, Health Promotions, LGBT Resource Center, or the Intercultural Center’s Lufrano THE SPINNAKER NEWSPAPER AND DIGITAL Gallery . The types of activities vary widely, from plays The Spinnaker is UNF’s national award-winning to comedians to lectures to concerts . Disabled students student-run weekly newspaper, a website, apps and who require special assistance to participate in an ad- mobile products, covering campus news, entertainment vertised program should contact the sponsoring group and sports every week . The paper and website to determine what arrangements may be made . (unfspinnaker .com) are funded by advertising revenue . Published each Wednesday during fall and spring CENTER FOR STUDENT MEDIA semesters and three times each summer, the Spinnaker is free and available at more than 30 locations through- The Center for Student Media serves as the out campus and off-campus . Students who wish to umbrella organization for student-run media outlets join should telephone (904) 620-2727 or inquire at the at UNF, including the Spinnaker, UNF’s official Student Union (Bldg . 58 East)/Rooms 2201 and 2209 . newspaper and website; Osprey Radio, UNF’s official radio station; Osprey TV, UNF’s official television station, and the CSM Business Office . While the CSM BUSINESS OFFICE student media outlets are designed to complement the academic study of journalism and broadcasting, The business office handles all sales and sponsor- all students are welcome and can benefit from ships for the CSM outlets . Students here also provide involvement in the media . promotions and marketing . Students who want to get involved should telephone (904) 620-1599 or inquire at The day-to-day operations of the Center for the Student Union (Bldg . 58 East)/Room 2213 . Student Media are overseen by a professional media advisor, whose job is to provide feedback, guidance Center for Student Media and advice to the students . Student Union (Bldg 58E), Room 2200 (904) 620-1579 (904) 620-1705 (fax) OSPREY RADIO www.unf.edu/student-media/ Osprey Radio is UNF’s student-run radio station, operating as a Web cast available at www .ospreyradio . com and on campus cable . The station plays College FAMILY WEEKEND (OCTOBER 12 - 14) Top 30 music, as well as jazz, talk, and more . The Students, parents, and families all are invited to operation is funded through student activity fees and attend UNF’s annual Family Weekend scheduled this sponsorships . Students who wish to be a part of Os- year for October 12-14 . The goal of Family Weekend is prey Radio should telephone (904) 620-2908 or inquire to give families of UNF students a taste of student life at the Student Union (Bldg . 58 East)/Room 2202 . by providing enjoyable and informative experiences . It also creates opportunities for family members to meet faculty and administrators in both academic and social OSPREY TV settings . Faculty and staff are encouraged to help make the visiting families feel a part of the UNF family . Osprey TV is UNF’s student television station, Students and their families are invited to enjoy the and it broadcasts on cable and online . The station airs weekend special events including: tours of the Student

Chapter 10: Activities and Events 49 Union and the beautiful UNF grounds, a Welcome COUNCILS Reception in the Boathouse, department open houses, Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) canoeing, nature walks, athletic games, Family Picnic and Fun Fest, Family Dinner, traditional Bingo, The Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) is the group of musical performances, and various games, shows and men elected to serve and govern UNF’s eight North- first class entertainment . American Inter-Fraternity Conference Chapters . The Council establishes and coordinates educational Save the Date! We’ll see you then! programs, recruitment activities, facilitates Greek athletics (Greek League), implements scholarship programs, and promotes year round community service FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE to UNF and the greater Jacksonville community . The UNF is home to 24 national fraternity and sorority Council strives to create campus-wide camaraderie chapters and four governing councils, which provide amongst all Greeks . Finally, the Council encourages 1,200 students values-centered opportunities for all of its members to be strong, positive leaders and growth in academics, social excellence, and community role models in everything they do . engagement . No matter your student’s personality, background, or interests, he or she will find a place within Fraternity and Sorority Life here at UNF Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) where being Greek stands for scholarship, fellowship, The Multicultural Greek Council was formed to leadership, and service to the community . promote and govern the interests of the two cultural and social/service-oriented Greek-lettered organiza- Students interested in joining one of our 24 tions . MGC has an environment that administers amazing chapters are encouraged to contact the networking opportunities for ideas, programs, and ser- office, read about the chapters online, and attend vices between its constituent fraternities and sororities . informational sessions early in the semester . MGC also strives to promote diversity and to sup- port the works of its member organizations and other Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Greek councils at UNF . The council also serves to en- Student Union (Bldg 58E), Room 2012 courage multicultural awareness within the University (904) 620-2526 or -2975 (904) 620-1785 (fax) and the community through programming endeavors . www.unf.edu/fraternity-sorority

Panhellenic Council (PC) The Panhellenic Council serves as the governing body and programming board for the five National Panhellenic Conference chapters at UNF . With over 700 women, the Panhellenic community is a great avenue for involvement, sisterhood, service and leader- ship . The Panhellenic Council supports a local charity called Girls Inc ., which offers a brighter tomorrow for younger generation women . Panhellenic Council and its member organizations strive to be the premiere leadership and service training experiences for empow- ering women not only in college but for years to come .

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) UNF is proud to host all nine National Panhellenic Conference chapters, better known as the “Divine Nine” . NPHC is composed of nine (5 Fraternities and 4 Sororities) historically African-American Greek letter organizations . These organizations are designed to promote not only brotherhood and sisterhood, but scholastics and service as well . The NPHC Council at UNF unifies and governs the nine chapters while also serving as a resource for programming among the chapters that includes step shows, cook outs,

50 Chapter 10: Activities and Events mentoring to high school students, and promotion reconciliation and the stories of a population . The of African American heritage and history . NPHC Lufrano Intercultural Gallery’s mission is to serve the members make their impact at UNF and in the University through offering high caliber art exhibits Jacksonville community through educational, and educational programs for students, faculty, and leadership, and service opportunities . staff . Visitors are welcome to drop in during open hours and enjoy the current showings .

FRATERNITIES Lufrano Intercultural Gallery Alpha Phi Alpha (NPHC) Student Union (Bldg 58E), Room 2400 Alpha Tau Omega (IFC) (904) 620-2475 (904) 620-3870 (fax) Chi Phi (IFC) [email protected] Delta Upsilon (IFC) http://www.unf.edu/icp/lufrano/ Iota Phi Theta (NPHC) Kappa Alpha Order (IFC) M – Th 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Kappa Alpha Psi (NPHC) F 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Kappa Sigma (IFC) Omega Psi Phi (NPHC) Phi Beta Sigma (NPHC) STUDENT GOVERNMENT Pi Kappa Phi (IFC) Student Government serves as a governing body Sigma Alpha Epsilon (IFC) responsible for representing student interests and Sigma Chi (IFC) addressing student needs on matters of University, Sigma Lambda Beta (MGC) local, state, and/or national concerns . At UNF, Student SORORITIES Government affects the quality of students’ lives by providing students with many opportunities for Alpha Chi Omega (PC) involvement in ways that allow them to have input into Alpha Kappa Alpha (NPHC) decision-making processes such as the evaluation and Delta Gamma (PC) establishment of student programs, student activities, Delta Sigma Theta (NPHC) clubs and organizations, publications, services and Gamma Eta (MGC) other activities pertaining directly to students . Kappa Alpha Theta (PC) Kappa Delta (PC) The three branches of Student Government are: Sigma Gamma Rho (NPHC) EXECUTIVE BRANCH - Led by the President Zeta Phi Beta (NPHC) Zeta Tau Alpha (PC) This arm of Student Government is composed of administrative officers who represent the student body . It consists of the Student Body President, Student Body Vice President, SG Treasurer, SG Attorney HOMECOMING General, Chief of Staff, Student Advocate, and three UNF’s Homecoming is held during spring semester Student Government Executive Agencies . Among the each year, (tentative 2013 date is February 10-17) . responsibilities of the Executive Branch are to provide Student participation centers on traditional pep rally, programs, projects, and services designed to educate entertainment by a nationally recognized comedian, the student body about various issues which affect the homecoming basketball game and coronation of them and enhance their health, education, safety and a homecoming king and queen . Other events may well-being while at UNF . Executive Cabinet members include a women’s flag football tournament, lip sync are also appointed to University-wide committees competition, and a Day of Fun on the University which deal with various issues of student life from Green . The homecoming schedule is planned by the parking to student standards to food service . Student Government Homecoming Committee . The The Student Government Agencies are: committee meets from September until the end of homecoming in February . Club Alliance (CA) acts as the liaison between SG and student clubs and provides financial and material resources, educational/developmental THE LUFRANO INTERCULTURAL GALLERY activities, support and information to approxi- mately 170 student organizations on campus . The Lufrano Intercultural Gallery is a unique art gallery dedicated to promoting exhibitions that address Osprey Productions (OP) plans and produces a themes of the environment, social justice, peace, variety of entertainment events for the student

Chapter 10: Activities and Events 51 body including weekly concerts and movies, free tickets to movie premieres at local cinemas, major Student Government concerts and comedians, outdoor festivals and Student Union (Bldg 58E), 3rd Floor events at the Coxwell Amphitheater . (904) 620-2750 (904) 620 -1005 (fax) The Volunteer Center (VC) gives everyone the www.unf.edu/sg/ opportunity to serve . It is a resource for individual students and student groups as well as faculty who integrate volunteer service into WEEK OF WELCOME (WOW!) coursework . Volunteerism builds skills and AUGUST 17 - 26 experiences that positively impact students’ values, Starting the weekend before classes begin in commitment to social responsibility, and their the fall, Week of Welcome is designed to create an employability . environment where new students flourish socially and LEGISLATIVE BRANCH - Led by the academically while attending the University of North Senate President Florida . WOW is enriched with campus events, small group gatherings and school traditions such as New Elected during the fall and spring, the Legislative Student Convocation, Luau, University Showcase, Branch, composed of the SG Senate, consists of a Street Party, large group entertainment, and this year, maximum of 52 elected or appointed UNF students the Dedication of the new Wellness Center . It is the who serve one-year terms and act as the voice of the students’ opportunity to make lots of new friends and student body in all University matters and who develop establish a network of faculty and administrators to and promote activities of special value and interest to answer their questions about the University . students . The Legislative Branch consists of a Senate President, a Senate President Pro-Tempore, a Secretary, a Parliamentarian, a Sergeant-at-Arms, and four (4) Standing Committee Chairs . The Student Senate holds bi-weekly meetings in which students are encouraged to voice their concerns and opinions . JUDICIAL BRANCH - Led by the Chief Justice The Judicial Branch is vested in a Judicial Council composed of nine Justices who are appointed by the Student Body President with confirmation by a majority of the Senate . Of those nine, a Chief Justice is elected annually to preside over the office of the Judiciary . Justices pledge to protect the rights of the student body by ensuring the rights of each individual . The Judiciary also settles disputes or complaints that students may have with Student Government, its Agencies, and SG funded clubs . It also serves the student body by making decisions on student parking ticket appeals which account for nearly 90 percent of all parking ticket appeals . They also represent the student body on the UNF Academic Appeals Committee, Student Conduct Boards, Parking Appeals Board, J-Hold and Fee Appeal Committees . Student Government is always looking for good students to represent the student body’s concerns . Students may represent their classmates and gain valuable leadership and work experience by advocating for them on a broad variety of University Committees to which the Student Body President is authorized to nominate them . The skills and friendships developed through Student Government involvement can be personally and professionally important throughout a Known as “Mr. Incredible,” Adam Trent provided lifetime . a hilarious comedy magic show for Family Weekend last year.

52 Chapter 10: Activities and Events Chapter 11 STUDENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES

Students often call family members with an CAREER SERVICES academic or roommate problem they hope the family The staff members of Career Services consider member can fix . And while you have been able to help parents one of our greatest allies when it comes to many times, it may be more difficult now . There are helping students achieve career planning success . resources UNF provides for our students that can help . Choosing a major, and planning for entry into the Information on business services, learning resources world of work are significant life transitions . Until and campus organizations can be found online in the now, you may have either made or heavily influenced Division of Student and International Affairs section . prior important decisions and accomplishments in Feel free to contact the Office of Parent and Family your student’s life . Your student still needs help . Programs, which serves as a resource for parents and However, you should empower him or her to take family members at parents@unf edu. or (904) 620-1567 . charge of the future by actively participating in the You will also find the University website is a good following programs and services designed specifically resource, www .unf .edu . for career success . • Career Discoveries is a series of programs and UNF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION services offered by Career Counselors and targeted to freshman and sophomore level students . Our Membership in the UNF Alumni Association is National Certified Counselors (NCC) also hold free for all UNF graduates and a valuable resource for separate certifications to provide professional UNF students . The Association offers study abroad interpretations of formal career assessment tools . scholarships, awards club grants, co-sponsors student Specialized training and experiences allow them to events with campus organizations, hosts free etiquette help your students identify, process and integrate dinners and networking opportunities for graduating interests, skills, values and personality factors for seniors and recognizes outstanding volunteerism effective decision-making . Career Counselors with the Senior Service Award . Students can become interact with your students through one-on-one involved with the Alumni Association right away sessions and through workshops, programs and through the prestigious Presidential Envoy Student events . Our center also houses an extensive Career Alumni Association . For more information contact Library and mini computer lab which allows Alumni Services . students to conduct research on career options and job market trends . The end result of students UNF Alumni Association meeting with a Career Counselor and taking Alumni Hall (Bldg 60), Room 1106 advantage of Career Discoveries is the selection of (904) 620-4723 or (800) UNF-GRAD (904) 620-2139 (fax) a suitable major and the development of an action [email protected] plan for career success . www.alumni.unf.edu

Chapter 11: Student Services and Resources 53 • The STAR Program (Skills to Achieve Results) planning process to make smart choices and secure is a series of seminars, workshops, and services rewarding jobs upon graduation . Your student’s designed to help students develop employability success is our business! skills and present themselves professionally to potential employers . These valuable resources Career Services are facilitated by our Career Coordinators, also Founders Hall (Bldg 2), Suite 1100 known as College Liaisons . Once your student reaches junior level status, he or she is referred to (904) 620-2955 (904) 620-2690 (fax) a Liaison who serves specific majors and fields of [email protected] study . Liaisons specialize in teaching students job www.unf.edu/careerservices search, resume writing and interview skills to help “Discover the Career in You!” them be successful in gaining work experience (i e. . internships, co-op,) and full-time careers upon graduating from UNF . CONTINUING EDUCATION • Career Wings is the University of North Florida’s The University of North Florida Division of online college recruitment solution for part-time, Continuing Education is dedicated to the concept full-time, internships and co-op opportunities . of life-long learning . While you may be looking to This system serves as the portal to UNF students change careers, advance more rapidly in your current and alumni to provide career resources and a position or need to master new skills to prepare gateway to employment opportunities . Career yourself for different responsibilities, UNF is here to Wings is available FREE to all students . support you with the resources you need . • Programs and Events are hosted throughout the The Division of Continuing Education provides year to engage students in practical activities a wide range of courses and certificate programs leading to career success . Many of these events designed to offer convenience, flexibility and are informational, including speakers with exceptional value . For-credit courses, and certain expertise on various career planning topics professional certification and recertification courses, or career fields . Our major events include are offered through the University’s Brooks College of opportunities to interact with employers for work Health, Coggin College of Business, College of Arts experience and job opportunities at job fairs and and Sciences, College of Computing, Engineering and information sessions . Construction and College of Education and Human Services . Whether the course is non-credit or re- Helpful Hints: certification, the UNF commitment to excellence is • Encourage your student’s exploration of evident . You will be taught by on-campus professors or various courses, majors and career options. adjunct instructors with a great deal of experience in • Don’t worry if your student entertains what their particular subject area . There are also a number you may consider an impractical major. of quality online courses and programs . Instead, help your student focus on skills the Effective teaching is both an art and a science . major will provide and on the connections to viable career options. UNF’s proven adult learning and retention methods provide up-to-date information on learning theory, • Avoid pressuring your student to choose organizing materials into effective lessons or modules careers based solely on what’s hot as those and delivering the material with an eye to the practical careers may not match his or her interests, application of knowledge . personality, values and abilities. At the UNF Division of Continuing Education, you • Encourage your student to seek experiential can keep pace with a changing world – and transform learning opportunities in work settings, to try out his or her career interests, build skills and your business, your career or yourself tomorrow . Let’s gain valuable work experience. get going! • Participate in the job search campaign by helping your student identify contacts for Continuing Education networking. University Center (Bldg 43), Suite 2110 (904) 620-4200 (904) 620-4244 (fax) Encourage your student to call or visit Career Services . Career professionals are eager to help your [email protected] student learn how to progress through the career www.unf.edu/ce/

54 Chapter 11: Student Services and Resources COUNSELING CENTER DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER Having a child go to college represents a time The Disability Resource Center (DRC) promotes of change and growth in the life of a family . It is a and facilitates partnerships among UNF students journey that brings with it many different emotions with disabilities and the UNF community . The DRC and reactions for everyone . You may be excited about serves students with documented disabilities who the prospect of newfound freedom and independence have been fully admitted to UNF . Once students with for yourself and your child, while at the same time, disabilities are admitted to UNF, they have the option feeling sad and anxious about the change . You may of registering with the DRC . To register with the also have difficulty knowing that you are not there to DRC, students must provide written documentation help if they encounter problems . that meets UNF guidelines (see www .unf .edu/drc) or contact the DRC for specific requirements . The Counseling Center is a valuable resource for your son or daughter as they adjust to the challenges Students with chronic conditions (for example, of college life . The Center provides a comfortable cystic fibrosis, asthma, depression, multiple sclerosis, and confidential setting where students can discuss rheumatoid arthritis) are encouraged to register with their concerns with a professional counselor . We offer the Disability Resource Center for services they may individual and group counseling, as well as the services need if and when their conditions become unstable . of a nutritionist, nurse practitioner and psychiatrist . Students with autism may be interested in participating in Project THRIVE, an experience that assists them College students often face new and different with social communication, independent living, and experiences and may need help making difficult career choices . life decisions . If your child is having any personal difficulties that are interfering with his or her transition The DRC staff facilitates students’ transitions to college, please encourage a call to the Counseling from high school to college life . Differences in class Center . We will schedule an appointment to meet length, times, assignments, deadlines, along with time with a counselor and explore options to alleviate the management and newly found independence are issues problem . Please feel free to contact us if you have all students encounter; DRC staff are available to concerns or questions . We want to partner with you to assist with this transition . In addition, college students help your student be successful at UNF and beyond . assume more responsibility to self-advocate and assure appropriate accommodations are administered . To Counseling Center this end, the staff at the DRC is dedicated to ensuring that all students with disabilities have equal access to Founders Hall (Bldg 2), Room 2300 educational opportunities at UNF . The DRC promotes (904) 620-2602 (904) 620-1085 (fax) self-determination and self-advocacy of students [email protected] with disabilities throughout campus . In addition, the www.unf.edu/counseling-center DRC partners with other units on campus to make M & Th 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. certain that students with disabilities are provided the T, W, F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. opportunity to achieve their maximum potential . In addition to providing appropriate accommodations, the DRC offers registered students opportunities to participate in career activities, seminars, and peer-support groups . The DRC houses books, DVDs, tapes and other resources about a wide array of disabilities and disability issues . An electronic blackboard open to students registered with the DRC informs students of current activities, scholarships and disability resources .

The Disability Resource Center College of Education and Human Services (Bldg 57), Suite 1500 (904) 620-2769 (904) 620-3874 (fax) [email protected] www.unf.edu/drc/ M – Th 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Chapter 11: Student Services and Resources 55 INTERCULTURAL CENTER FOR formation and religious connections . The Interfaith PEACE (ICP) Center, as part of the Division of Student Affairs, is here for your son or daughter in his or her exploration The Intercultural Center for the Promotion, and education . The mission of the Interfaith Center Education and Advancement of Cultures and is to care for the individual, and to lead, educate and Ethnicities promotes multicultural education and an advocate the expression of religious faith and core inclusive campus community through its programs . values. Keeping the Spirit alive at UNF is the vision The Center strives to promote the worth and dignity of the InterFaith Center . The Center advocates the of each individual at UNF . ICP offers seminars pursuit of truth in a climate of open, educated inquiry, to minority and new students at UNF to impart a fostered by spiritual values . As we seek to enhance the welcoming and supportive environment on campus . quality of community and personal life, we encourage Diversity Training and Intercultural Communication interfaith cooperation both on the university campus Workshops are presented to develop awareness and and in the larger community . Acquiring a working necessary skills for effectively dealing with diversity knowledge of a variety of faith traditions will serve to and multiculturalism . ICP also makes available forums dismantle fear and build bridges to understanding and for discussions of local and global current affairs . cooperation . Interfaith cooperation means working together for the common good . Intercultural Center for PEACE The Interfaith Center provides connections to on Student Union (Bldg 58E), Room 1103 and off-campus faith communities, pastoral care, (904) 620-2475 (904) 620-3870 (fax) service projects and mission trip opportunities, a [email protected] variety of learning experiences, and help in times of www.unf.edu/icp crisis . Whatever the student’s faith background we have a resource person and faith community available . How can we serve you and your student while at INTERFAITH CENTER UNF? We’re in Founders Hall . Come on in and let us Who am I? What is my purpose in life? How do I know how to better serve you! live out my faith? What is Interfaith? These are but a few of the questions young adults Interfaith Center ask as they explore their spiritual identity and religious Founders Hall (Bldg 2), Suite 2100 differences . This is a natural part of becoming (904) 620-2837 (904) 620-2527 (fax) mature adults, and therefore, of their education [email protected] while at college . UNF recognizes that educating the www.unf.edu/interfaith-center/ whole person requires attention to spirituality, faith

56 Chapter 11: Student Services and Resources LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER MILITARY AND VETERANS (LGBT) RESOURCE CENTER RESOURCE CENTER The mission of the LGBT Resource Center is to The Military and Veteran Resource Center (MVRC) provide valuable education and resources for the entire is the primary campus advocate for military and campus community with a commitment to advocacy, veteran students and works with them to ensure their equality, respect and support for LGBT students, unique needs are met by coordinating with offices of faculty and staff . Resource Center services include: various university services such as academic advising, tutoring, counseling, disability accommodations, • Information and referrals to campus and veteran programming, benefits information and community resources assistance (financial and medical) as well as facilitating • Education and outreach, including speakers’ referral to state and federal resources and services . bureau presentations, workshops and training The MVRC provides military and veteran students sessions assistance in navigating admission, enrollment and financial aid processes to help them access the correct • Special events and programs, including discussion office and services . groups, movie nights, guest speakers, Coming Out Week events, Lavender Graduation, “Gay? Fine The MVRC is committed to ensuring that Military By Me” t-shirt campaign and more and Veteran students successfully make the transition from the military environment to campus life and are • Resource library with books and DVDs on sustained in their progress toward and completion of gender/sexuality available for check out their academic degree . Community partners from local • Safe space to hang out, study and get involved area organizations will also provide information and on campus for students, faculty and staff who are services at the Center . LGBT and allies to the community The Center provides opportunities for peer to peer • Volunteer, internship and employment support, mentoring and social networking . The Center opportunities for students includes administrative offices, a student computer resource room, a work area for group study, tutoring Contact the Resource Center to join our weekly and mentoring and a reception and lounge area for e-mail newsletter for the latest news and events . veteran students to meet and relax . Additionally a private counseling office for family and students to meet with advisors or counselors is available . LGBT Resource Center A Transition Coach has been added through the Student Union (Bldg. 58E) Room 1111 Michael Ward Foundation that pays for the salary and (904) 620-4720 (904) 620-2644 (fax) two part-time veteran assistants . The Transition Coach is the single point of contact between the veteran and [email protected] any internal or external partner or activity on or off- www.unf.edu/lgbtrc campus . M – Th 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. F 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Volunteers from the veteran student community and faculty are welcome to work with their fellow Vets as mentors to assist them in achieving a successful academic experience . Upcoming activities and programs can be found on the Web site listed below .

Military and Veterans Resource Center College of Education & Human Services (Bldg 57), Suite 2700 (904) 620-5131 (904) 620-5900 (fax) [email protected] http://www.unf.edu/military-veterans/ M - Th 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Chapter 11: Student Services and Resources 57 OMBUDSMAN FOR STUDENTS Each fall and spring semester UNF students will be reaching out to parents via a phone-a-thon program to The Office of the Student Ombudsman provides request support for the Parent Fund . We hope that you an opportunity for students to have an informal will answer the call and speak with one of our student discussion of University-related issues and concerns callers about how you can make a difference in the lives outside formal channels . The Student Ombudsman can of current and future UNF students . In 2010-2011 over assist students when they don’t know where to go for 800 parents pledged their support to the Parent Fund . help, when they do not understand University policy or We will strive to increase that amount in 2012-2013 . when they feel that a policy has not been fairly applied Our students look forward to talking to you soon! to them and want to air a concern or complaint .

The Ombudsman will listen, help analyze the situ- Parent Fund ation, explain policies and procedures, outline op- Student Union (Bldg 58E), Room 2318 tions and make appropriate referrals . The cornerstone (904) 620-1369 (904) 620-2644 (fax) principles of the Office of the Student Ombudsman are impartiality, independence and confidentiality . [email protected] It is important to know that the Ombudsman does not conduct formal investigations, change policies or STUDENT CONDUCT OFFICE procedures, override the authority of other University The purpose of Student Conduct is to encourage officials, act as an advocate for any one person, integrity, respect, responsibility, concern, and a sense participate in formal hearings or grievances or provide of community among students, faculty and staff at the legal advice or assistance . The Office of the Student University of North Florida . The Student Conduct Ombudsman does not keep University records and is Office is responsible for taking action once a student not an office of notice for the University . has been documented in violation of the Student Parents may contact the Office when the student is Conduct Code . The Student Conduct system at UNF unable to do so for him or herself . If the student has holds students responsible for their individual decisions authorized the parent and Ombudsman to act on his or and actions through educational sanctioning . her behalf, the Ombudsman may, for example, contact The Student Conduct Code offers a set of the student’s professors to inform them of an absence guidelines that University of North Florida students for medical reasons . The Ombudsman can provide par- are expected to follow . Any documented violation of ents with general University information, explain and this code may be sent to the Office of Student Conduct help parents understand the University’s policies and for review by Student Conduct Administrators . procedures and provide referrals to appropriate offices . It is recommended that all students review the Office of the Student Ombudsman Code of Conduct to familiarize themselves with the Founders Hall (Bldg 2), Room 2104 University’s expectations . Also, parents who wish to know more about the process should read the FAQ of (904) 620-1491 (904) 620-2527 (fax) student conduct at www .unf .edu/conduct/Parents_FAQ . [email protected] aspx . The Code of Conduct for the University of www.unf.edu/ombudsman/ North Florida may be found online at http://www .unf . edu/president/policies_regulations/ or an abbreviated summary of The Student Code of Conduct may be PARENT FUND - A BENEFIT FOR found in Chapter 12 of this publication . ALL STUDENTS Violations of the Student Conduct Code should The Parent Fund supports many of the departments be sent to the Student Conduct Office by providing a under The Division of Student Affairs, all of which written statement via email, regular mail or fax . directly and immediately impact the lives of current UNF students . This fund was established to assist the Student Conduct Office University of North Florida in providing an enhanced Founders Hall (Bldg 2), Room 1011 campus life experience for students in the form of programming, activities, counseling, health and safety . (904) 620-3979 (904) 620-3922 (fax) With departments like Residence Life, Student Health [email protected] Services, Career Services, and our University Police www.unf.edu/conduct/ Department, your student will surely be assisted by the generosity of parents through the Parent Fund at some point during his or her collegiate tenure .

58 Chapter 11: Student Services and Resources SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS (SOS) WOMEN’S CENTER The Supporting Our Students (SOS) Team is The UNF Women’s Center advocates for the comprised of faculty and upper level administrative political, social and economic gains of all people by staff whose role is to identify and intervene in eradicating gender-based inequalities in a supportive situations involving students who may exhibit atmosphere which encourages and facilitates the behaviors of concern . Student behaviors that would be evolution and development of personal and academic cause for concern include, but are not limited to: potentials . The Center has several areas of focus and provides the following general programs and services: • Expressed intent or attempt to harm self or others • The Friday Lounge • Disturbance in which the rights of others are violated • Celebration of Women in the Arts • Drug or alcohol overdose or abuse • Women’s History Month Celebration • Inability to cope with the learning or living • Information and Referrals environment to the extent that an inordinate • Lending Library amount of resources are used to address the situation • Scholarships • Inability to satisfy basic personal needs such • Take Back The Night March that there is a reasonable possibility that serious physical harm or death might occur . • Special Events, Lectures, Workshops and Performances • Any behavior that causes concern due to its unusual or alarming nature The Women’s Center offers a variety of programs and services that highlight the accomplishments of The SOS Team will review the situation and women and promote gender equity . In addition, the recommend appropriate action . Women’s Center offers rape risk reduction educational programs and assistance to victims of crime . At the Anyone who identifies potentially disruptive or Women’s Center, we offer something for everyone . disturbing student behavior is encouraged to contact the Office of Student Affairs (904-620-2600) or the Campus Police (904-620-2800) and request to speak Women’s Center with an SOS Team member . Founders Hall (Bldg 2), Suite 2100 (904) 620-2528 (904) 620-2527 (fax) [email protected] VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM www.unf.edu/womens-center/ The Victim Advocacy Program provides 24- hour crisis intervention services to the University community . This Women’s Center program is committed to providing effective assistance to students, male and female, who have experienced threatened or actual violence . Confidential services include: 24- hour crisis helpline, emotional support, evaluation of options, explanation of and assistance through criminal justice and/or campus judicial process and any other assistance that may be required to aid persons affected by crime . The office is located within the Women’s Center in Founders Hall (Bldg 2) Suite 2100 .

Victim Advocacy Helpline 24 hours a day, seven days a week (904) 620-1010

Chapter 11: Student Services and Resources 59 Chapter 12 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

The University of North Florida is committed 19 . Unauthorized Entry or Use of University to values that promote the welfare and positive Facilities transformation of individuals, communities, and 20 . Conspiracy societies . These core values can be found in the front of this Handbook . The Student Code of Conduct 21 . Violations of University Regulations, is designed to promote responsible behavior for Policies, Rules, Guidelines or Related all students consistent with these values . In order Requirements to function effectively and to provide a climate in which all members can fulfill their personal, 22 . Violations of Criminal Law social, and academic obligations, the University has The process of revising and updating UNF established this Code for defining behavioral rights regulations and policies is always under way . Policies and responsibilities within this community . The and/or regulations published in this handbook may be responsibility for this Code shall be administered revised after the time of publication of the Handbook . through the Division of Student Affairs . Included here is a condensed version of a few of the The following is a listing of the types of behavior regulations and policies that students need to know that constitute violations of the Student Conduct and parents need to reinforce with them . Code . Such behaviors, or actions where students aid, abet, incite, or attempt to commit such behaviors represent violations of the Student Code of Conduct ALCOHOL: PROHIBITED USE as listed below: • Possession, use and/or consumption of alcohol 1 . Sexual Misconduct when under the legal drinking age as defined by law . 2 . Endangerment • Dispensing, selling, and/or supplying alcoholic 3 . Harassment beverages to an individual who is under the legal 4 . Weapons drinking age as defined by law . 5 . Hazing • Use or possession of beer kegs, party balls, and/ or other common sources of mass volume alcohol 6 . Arson on campus, with the exception of University 7 . Misuse of Fire Safety Devices or Failure to approved functions . Follow Fire Safety Directives • Possession of open containers of alcohol or 8 . Possession of Illegal Drugs and/or Misuse of consumption of alcohol in non-approved public Medication areas . 9 . Prohibited Use of Alcohol • Public intoxication: observable disruptive behavior resulting from excessive consumption of 10 . Prohibited Use of Tobacco alcoholic beverages (to be determined by physical observation or BAC test, if available) . 11 . Gambling • Violating other University or Housing policies 12 . Misuse of Computers and Technology while under the influence of alcohol . Students 13 . Misuse of Vehicles and Transportation Devices who choose to drink alcohol will be held fully responsible for their behavior while under the 14 . Disruptive Behavior influence of alcohol . 15 . Identification/Falsification • Misrepresenting or misstating one’s age or using 16 . Vandalism or Theft altered identification in order to prove legal drinking age . 17 . Participation • Devices designed for the rapid consumption of 18 . Disregard for the Conduct System alcohol such as beer bongs and funnels .

60 Chapter 12: Student Code of Conduct PARENTAL NOTIFICATION POLICY TOBACCO: PROHIBITED USE This Policy is for alcohol violations committed The purpose of the Tobacco Policy is to protect by students under the age of 21 . This portion of the people from the health hazards of secondhand tobacco Policy identifies specific violations of the Policy where smoke and to maintain compliance with the Florida a student’s parent, guardian, or emergency contact as Health Initiative of the Florida State Constitution . listed with the University will be notified of the Policy In general, smoking and use of smokeless tobacco is violation . Any notifications made pursuant to this prohibited in all campus buildings including residence Policy will be made in compliance with Federal and halls . Tobacco users will be restricted to outside State student privacy laws . areas generally located at least 25 feet away from buildings, including all covered walkways and are Parents will be notified if the student has required to use proper disposal containers at all times . been found responsible under the Student Conduct Enforcement of this policy will be community based Code for: (i .e ., self-governing) . Tobacco users are expected to 1 .A violation involving illegal drugs . act responsibly by complying with this policy . Both tobacco users as well as non-tobacco users have the 2 .A serious alcohol violation . Serious alcohol collective responsibility to ensure the compliance of violations include, but are not limited to, an this policy by pointing out the designated smoking incident involving alcohol which is determined areas when someone is not in compliance . to be life threatening to the student, threatening to the community, involving aggressive and/or belligerent behavior, operating a vehicle under the influence, or involving other significant violations of the Student Code of Conduct or the law (i e. ,. felony violations of the law involving alcohol) . 3 .A second alcohol violation . Special attention has been paid to providing a balance between educational and punitive components . A series of educational and prevention programs are offered to the University community, while at the same time alerting members to the consequences of noncompliance . It is hoped that all members of the University community will strive to promote behaviors that are compatible with the establishment of healthy and responsible norms .

POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND/ OR MISUSE OF MEDICATION • Possession or use of illegal drugs including use of prescription drugs where the individual possessing or using the drugs is not the individual for whom the prescription drugs were lawfully prescribed . • Possession or use of drug paraphernalia. • Distribution, delivery, and/or sale of illegal drugs or prescription drugs, where the person distributing, delivering and/or selling the prescription drugs is not the person to whom the medication was lawfully prescribed . • Conspiracy to distribute, deliver and/or sell illegal drugs . • Misuse of one’s own prescription medication.

Chapter 12: Student Code of Conduct 61 WEAPONS AND DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES: (including written and electronic communications) or POSSESSION ON CAMPUS physical conduct of a sexual nature from any person when: The UNF Student Conduct Code prohibits the possession and/or use of a firearm, weapon or other • submission to such conduct or request is made destructive device on campus . Prohibited objects as either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition defined by this statute include, but are not limited to, of a student’s status in a course, program, or destructive devices such as firearms, bombs, grenades, activity; or of academic achievement; or rockets, explosives and non-lethal weapons such as • submission to or rejection of such conduct or pellet guns, knives (other than a common pocketknife, request by an individual is used as the basis for plastic knife, or blunt-bladed table knife), metallic an academic decision or employment decision knuckles, slingshots, billies, tear gas guns, chemical affecting such individuals . weapons or other objects that can cause the destruction of life or infliction of injury . Any student, resident or commuter, who possesses or uses a firearm, weapon or other destructive device on campus in violation of the HAZING POLICY applicable regulation or law, will be subject to arrest “Hazing” means any group or individual action and/or discipline in accordance with Florida State or activity which recklessly or intentionally inflicts Statute and the Student Code of Conduct . or intends to inflict physical or mental harm or discomfort, or which may demean, disgrace, or degrade any person, regardless of location, intent, or HARASSMENT POLICY consent of participant(s) . Any activity as described herein upon which the initiation or admission into or The University of North Florida is committed to affiliation with a University organization is directly providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and or indirectly conditioned shall be presumed to be a strives to create a community made up of a variety of “forced” activity, the willingness of an individual to cultures, backgrounds and life experiences . participate in such activity not withstanding . To accomplish this, the University shall not For the purposes of this policy, “hazing” includes, permit discrimination or harassment on the basis but is not limited to: of race, color, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or veteran (a) Reckless or intentional interference with a status in any educational, employment, social or student’s academic performance . recreational program or activity offered by the (b) Forced consumption or intake of any food, University . Similarly, the University will not permit alcohol, drug or any other substance . retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who (c) Brutality: any brutality of a physical nature such cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation as whipping, beating, branding, forced exclusion of this regulation . from social contact, exposure to the elements, or any activity which could adversely affect the This regulation prohibits conduct that is severe, physical and/or mental health or dignity of the persistent or pervasive so as to limit or deny a student’s individual . ability to participate in or benefit from an academic program, event or activity or to otherwise participate (d) Deprivation of food or sleep . in campus-life . Specifically, it prohibits: (e) Kidnapping. • Action(s) or statements that threaten harm or (f) Any activity or conduct that would subject reasonably intimidate another person causing an individual to extreme embarrassment, them fear for their safety . humiliation or potential harm . • t Acts tha invade the privacy of another person. (g) Forced physical activity that could adversely affect • To follow or otherwise contact another person the physical health or safety of an individual . repeatedly (e.g. – Stalking) or to take deliberate (h) Pressuring or coercing an individual into and repeated actions toward another so as to violating state or federal law . put a reasonable person in fear for their life or personal safety . Actions to enforce the University’s prohibition against hazing shall be conducted pursuant to the Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual Student Conduct Code . advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal

62 Chapter 12: Student Code of Conduct NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES: result in arrest for criminal trespass . Properly PROHIBITED USE trained police officers assigned to bicycle patrol are exempt from the prohibitions of this section; Those who operate or use a non-motorized vehicle (including but not limited to roller-skates, rollerblades, • Operating a vehicle in violation of the State skateboards, scooters, and bicycles) on University Uniform Traffic Code, Chapter 316, Florida campus in a manner described below, may be charged Statutes; with a traffic violation, or where applicable, a Non- • Failing to dismount a non-motorized vehicle prior Moving University Parking/Traffic citation . The to accessing a designated crosswalk; and prohibitions include: •y An other careless, reckless or unsafe use of a • Failing to yield to pedestrians while operating or non-motorized vehicle in a marked or prohibited using a non-motorized vehicle; area or in a manner that has the potential to cause • Operation or use of a non-motorized vehicle other harm to the operator, members of the University than bicycles on one of the University’s roadways community, or damage to University property or or use of any non-motorized vehicle on the other property . This includes, but is not limited University’s designated nature trails; to: trick riding, stunts, jumps or other unsafe maneuvers . • Operation or use of a non-motorized vehicle on the University campus covered walkways, in The complete Student Code of Conduct and parking garages, in interior portions of buildings, possible consequences of violations of same may within 10 feet of doorways or stairways, and be found at http://www .unf .edu/president/policies_ in areas congested with pedestrians or vehicles . regulations/ . Visitors in violation of this section may be ordered to leave University property . Failure to obey could

Chapter 12: Student Code of Conduct 63 Chapter 13 JACKSONVILLE - OUR COMMUNITY

Jacksonville’s strategic location plus a diverse LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP transportation network composed of an international Contact the Interfaith Center at (904) 620-2837 for port, three interstate highways and four railroad recommendations of a house of worship where your lines makes it a primary distribution center . It has a son or daughter can feel at home . healthy mix of financial, insurance, manufacturing, information services, health care firms and is the home of the National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars . A large military presence in Jacksonville adds to the MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY city’s economic base . Jacksonville’s young population ART (MOCA) also offers a steady supply of productive workers to The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), a keep the economy humming . Cultural Resource of UNF, is a private non-profit The outstanding quality of life has also been a visual arts educational institution . It serves the drawing card for the city . The area’s mild climate, Jacksonville community and its visitors through attractive beaches, relaxed atmosphere, low cost of exhibitions, collections, educational programs, and living and varied cultural and recreational activities publications designed to enhance an understanding make Jacksonville one of the nation’s most desirable and appreciation of modern and contemporary art . cities in which to live and work . To find out more Located on Hemming Plaza downtown, MOCA about the fun things to do in Jacksonville, visit coj .net . is one of the Southeast’s largest contemporary art institutions . The museum has five changing exhibition Jacksonville complements UNF by providing galleries, permanent collection galleries, ArtExplorum many services and conveniences to students and their Loft, children’s interactive center, education studios, families . auditorium, Cafe Nola@MOCA, museum shop and a light filled Atrium Gallery . ACCOMMODATIONS There are many accommodations convenient to SHOPPING UNF for your visits . However, as a thank you to the Pharmacy Stores hotels that sponsor the publication of this Handbook, we encourage you to support them as well . Please CVS Pharmacy (3 .0 mi .) check out the ads printed in this Handbook for the 4893 Town Center Parkway Embassy Suites - Baymeadows, Hampton Inn at I-295/ (904) 642-2442 Baymeadows, Residence Inn – Baymeadows, Best Western – JTB/Southpoint, Courtyard by Marriott Walgreens Drug Store (2 .8 mi .) – San Pablo/Beaches, SpringHill Suites by Marriott 11430 Beach Blvd . – Southside, Residence Inn by Marriott – Deerwood (904) 641-1581 Park, and Hilton Garden Inn – JTB/Deerwood Park.

64 Chapter 13: Jacksonville - Our Community Discount Stores Flippin’ Good Cookies (2 .5 mi . )* 3611 St . Johns Bluff Rd, S ., #103 Wal-Mart (5 .0 mi .) (904) 333-9753 13490 Beach Blvd . (904) 223-0722 Kilwin’s (Ice Cream & Treats) (2.5 mi.)* 10281 Midtown Pkwy, #125 Target (2 .6 mi ). (904) 996-3800 4775 Town Center Parkway (904) 596-0020 Bonnie’s Floral Designs (9 .5 mi .)* 3120 Beach Blvd . Kmart (7.3 mi.) (904) 346-3300 5751 Beach Blvd . (904) 396-6931 KaBloom (8.1 mi.)* 9810-03 Baymeadows Rd . Grocery Stores 866-336-9444 (toll free) Native Sun Natural Foods (5 .6 mi .) 11030 Baymeadows Rd . Kuhn Flowers (8.7 mi.) (904) 260-2791 3802 Beach Blvd . (904) 354-4511 Publix – St. Johns Town Ctr (1.8 mi.) 4413 Town Center Parkway *Offer Parents Association Discounts (904) 564-3632

Publix – Kernan Square (3.4 mi.) 12620 Beach Blvd . ON-CAMPUS BANKING (904) 564-3580 AND ATMS Community First Credit Union Winn Dixie (3 .0 mi .) Student Union (Bldg 58East), Suite 1402 11380 Beach Blvd . (904) 354-8537 or (904) 371-8193 (904) 996-0990 ATMs (Full Service): SHOPPING CENTERS AND MALLS Community First Credit Union Avenues Mall (9 .9 mi ). Student Union (Bldg 58E) –­ 1st Floor 10300 Southside Blvd . (opposite Game Room) (904) 363-3060 Bldg 8 – Outside, 1st floor , North end

Regency Square Mall (6 8. mi .) VyStar Credit Union and Wells Fargo Bank 9501 Arlington Expwy . Bldg 8 – Inside, 1st floor, Room 1101 (904) 725-3830 Cash Dispensing Machines (CFCU) St Johns Town Center (2 .5 mi .) UNF Hall (Bldg 53) – 1st floor, inside 4663 River City Dr . the “Bistro” (directly west from UNF) Osprey Fountains (Bldg 55) – 1st floor lobby (904) 642-8339 Cash Dispensing Machines (Private Label) GIFT DELIVERY AND FLORISTS UNF Arena (Bldg 34) lobby University Center (Bldg 43) lobby Crème de la Cakes (Birthday and Special Occasions) jaxcakelady@bellsouth .net (904) 718-7229 OTHER AREA BANKS VyStar Credit Union (7 .6 mi .) Edible Arrangements (6 .8 mi .)* 11674 Beach Blvd . 4160 Southside Boulevard (904) 777-6000 (904) 674-0000 BBVA Compass Bank (3 .1 mi .) 10060 Skinner Lake Dr . (904) 564-8600

Chapter 13: Jacksonville - Our Community 65 Regions Bank of Florida (2 2. mi .) JACKSONVILLE AIRPORT 4569 Town Center Pkwy (800) 734-4667 TRANSPORTATION EZ Airport Shuttle SunTrust Bank (2 .6 mi .) (904) 741-3740 or (866) 722-0111 4489 Town Center Pkwy www .ezshuttle .net (800) 786-8787 Jacksonville Airport Ride Wachovia Bank (2 .8 mi .) (904) 405-2801 4715 Town Center Pkwy www .jaxairportride .com (904) 620-0368 Skyline Transportation HOSPITALS (904) 415-5360 or (1-877) 399-8288 www .skyjax .net Mayo Clinic (6 .3 mi .) 4500 San Pablo Road Tim’s Tour Cars (904) 953-0853 (904) 861-5552 www .timothystowncars .com Memorial Hospital (7 .7 mi .) 3625 University Blvd, S . (904) 399-6111 LOCAL CAB TRANSPORTATION Coastal Cab Shands Jacksonville (17 .3 mi .) (904) 246-9999 (Trauma Center) 6554 West Eighth St . Jaguar Cab (904) 244-0411 (904) 394-4444

St. Vincent’s Medical Center – Southside (7.1 mi.) Yellow Cab 4201 Belfort Road (904) 260-1111 (904) 296-3700 Please note: This information is for your convenience only, not an endorsement of any of these businesses.

66 Chapter 13: Jacksonville - Our Community Very Important DATES 2012-2013

(Subject to Change) FALL 2012 August 17 SUMMER B SESSION 2012 Fall Housing Check-In for First Year Students Aloha Reception for New Student Parent/Family June 25 Members - Boathouse at 7 pm Summer B Classes Begin Week of Welcome (WOW!!) Begins Add/Drop Begins August 20 Late Registration Begins ($100 Late Fee) Fall Classes Begin June 29 Late Registration (additional $100 fee) Deadline for Pay/Pend/Defer Tuition & Fees Add/Drop Begins by 5:00pm August 24 Deadline to Add/Drop for Summer B Term by 5:00 pm Deadline to Add/Drop by 5:00 p m. . Deadline for Late Registration - $100 Late Fee Deadline for Late Registration by 5:00 p m. . by 5:00 p m. . ($100 Late Fee) Deadline to Submit Non-Disclosure form Deadline to Submit Non-Disclosure form by 5:00pm by 5:00 p m. . July 1 August 27 Fall Housing Invoices Sent Deadline to Pay/Pend/Defer Tuition & Fees Room Assignments (area only) Available by 5:00 p m. . July 4 September 3 Independence Day (UNF Closed) Labor Day Holiday (University Closed) July 11 September 7 Fall Registration Time Tickets on myWings Last Day to Petition to Add a Course July 13 Last Day to Petition to Add a Course Summer B July 20 Deadline for Withdrawal from Summer B (no refund) July 27 Fall Registration Begins by Appointment (Time Ticket) August 1 Fall Housing Rent Due August 3 Summer B Ends August 6 Open Registration for Fall Begins

Appendices - Very Important Dates 2012-2013 67 September 14 November 20 Deadline for a Complete Withdrawal (25% Refund) Open Registration Begins October 12-14 November 22-25 Family Weekend Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed) October 18 November 28 Freshmen Mid-term Grades on myWings Spring Housing Invoices Due October 26 November 30 Spring 2013 Schedule Posts Online Classes End for Fall 2012 November 1 December 1 Housing Invoices Sent Spring Housing Rent Due November 2 December 1-7 Deadline to Withdraw from Fall 2012 Term Final Exams for Fall 2012 (no refund) Deadline for Major Changes December 7 November 6 Fall 2012 Term Ends Spring 2013 Time Tickets Post on myWings Commencement for Fall 2012 Term All First-year Housing Areas Close at 5:00 pm November 8 for Winter Break Spring Registration Begins by Appointment December 14 (Time Ticket) Fall 2012 Grades Post on myWings November 12 Veteran’s Day Observed (University Closed) December 21-31 Winter Holidays (University Closed - tentative)

68 Appendices - Very Important Dates 2012-2013 SPRING 2013 March 7 January 1 FTIC Mid-term Grades on myWings New Years Holiday (University Closed) March 8 January 6 Summer 2013 Schedule Posted Online All First-year Housing Areas Re-open at 9:00 a m. . March 18-22 Spring Housing Check-In Spring Break January 7 March 21-22 Spring Classes Begin Spring Holiday (University Closed – tentative) Add/Drop Begins Late Registration ($100 Late Fee Applies) March 29 January 11 Deadline to Withdraw from Spring 2013 (no refund) Deadline for Major Changes Deadline to Add/Drop by 5:00 p m. . Fall 2013 Schedule Posted Online Deadline for Late Registration by 5:00 p m. . ($100 Late Fee) April 4 Deadline to Submit Non-Disclosure form Registration Time Tickets Posted to myWings by 5:00 p m. . April 5 January 14 Summer and ATR Registration Begins By Deadline to Pay/Pend/Defer Tuition & Fees Appointment by 5:00 p m. . April 15 January 21 Open Registration Begins Martin Luther King Holiday (University Closed) April 19 January 25 Spring 2013 Classes End Last Day to Petition to Add a Course Deadline for Reinstatement April 20-26 January 28 Final Exams for Spring 2013 Term Deadline for Complete Withdrawal with a 25% April 26 Refund Spring 2013 Term Ends Spring 2013 Commencement Housing Residents Check-out by 3:00 p m. .

Appendices - Very Important Dates 2012-2013 69 SUMMER SESSION 2013 June 28 May 2 Deadline to Add/Drop for Summer B Term by 5:00 pm Spring Grades Post to myWings Deadline for Late Registration for Summer B May 7 by 5:00 p m. . ($100 Late Fee) Deadline to Submit Non-Disclosure form Housing Check-In Summer A & C by 5:00 p m. . May 8 Advanced Term Registration Ends First Day of Classes for Summer A & C Deadline to Pay/Pend/Defer Tuition & Fees Add/Drop Begins for Summer B by 5:00 p m. . Late Registration Begins ($100 Late Fee) July 4 May 14 Independence Day (University Closed) Deadline to Add/Drop for Summer A & C July 5 by 5:00 p m. . Deadline to Withdraw from Summer C (no refund) Deadline for Late Registration by 5:00 p m. . Deadline for Major Changes ($100 Late Fee) Deadline to Submit Non-Disclosure form July 10 by 5:00 p m. . Fall Registration Time Tickets on myWings Deadline to Pay/Pend/Defer Tuition and Fees by 5:00 p m. . July 12 May 27 Last Day to Petition to Add a Course Summer B Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed) July 18 May 31 Deadline to pay/defer Fall 2013 Housing Last Day to Petition to Add a Course for Summer July 19 June 7 Deadline for Withdrawal from Summer B (no refund) Deadline for a Complete Withdrawal with 25% July 29 Refund (C Term Only) Fall Registration Begins by appointment Deadline for Withdrawal from Summer A (Time Ticket) (no refund) August 2 June 18 Summer B & C Classes End Summer A Classes End Summer Term Ends June 24 August 5 Summer B Classes Begin Open Registration Begins Add/Drop Begins for Summer B Late Registration Begins ($100 Late Fee)

70 Appendices - Very Important Dates 2012-2013 Frequently CALLED NUMBERS

Note: All numbers are (904) 620 except where indicated.

Advising Centers Housing and Residence Life ...... 4663 ACE (Fresh/Sophomore Advising) ...... 1012 Institutional Advancement ...... 2100. Arts and Sciences, College of ...... 2797. Intercultural Center for Peace ...... 2475 Coggin College of Business ...... 2575 Interfaith Center ...... 2837. Computing, School of ...... 2985 International Center ...... 2657. Construction Management ...... 2683. Institute for Values, Community & Leadership . . .5934 Education & Human Services, College of . . .2530 ITS Support Center ...... 2820 Engineering, School of ...... 2970. LGBT Resource Center ...... 4720 Brooks College of Health ...... 2812 Library / Circulation ...... 2615 Honors ...... 2649 Library / Hours ...... 2717 Academic Affairs – Provost ...... 2700 Library / Information ...... 2616. Academic Testing ...... 2927 Lost and Found ...... 2367 Admissions ...... 5555 Military and Veterans Resource Center ...... 2655 African American Student Union ...... 2689 Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) . . . 366-6911 Alumni Services ...... 4723 Nature Trails ...... 1810. Aquatic Center ...... 2854 Newspaper / The Spinnaker ...... 2727. Arena ...... 2999 One Stop Student Services Center ...... 5555. Army ROTC ...... 3918. Orientation Office ...... 1183. Art Gallery ...... 2534 Osprey 1Card Office ...... 4000. Athletic Ticket Box Office ...... 2473 Osprey Productions ...... 2460 Athletics ...... 2833 Osprey Radio (WOSP) ...... 2908 Bookstore ...... 2665 Osprey TV ...... 2260 Campus Tours ...... 1183 Parent and Family Programs ...... 1567 Career Services ...... 2955 Parking and Transportation Services ...... 2815. Cashier’s Office ...... 2472. Police / Emergency ...... 911 or 2800 Center for Professional Development ...... 1707 Police / General Assistance ...... 4873 Child Development Research Center ...... 2372. Post Office (Campus) ...... 2935 Club Alliance ...... 1470 President’s Office ...... 2500 Computer Lab (Students) Bldg 15 ...... 2826. Recreation / Intramurals ...... 2998 Controller’s Office ...... 2920 Recycling ...... 2938. Counseling Center ...... 2602 Registrar (One Stop) ...... 5555 Dining Services (Chartwells) ...... 2543 Robinson Center Reservations ...... 1898. Disability Resource Center ...... 2769 Shuttle Information ...... 2815 Dr . Paul Shirley Assessment Center ...... 1081 Spinnaker ...... 2727 Eco-Adventure Program ...... 5951 Student Affairs – Vice President ...... 2600 Emergencies ...... 911 or 2800 Student Conduct Office ...... 3979 Employment / Career Services ...... 2955 Student Government ...... 2750 Employment / One Stop ...... 5555. Student Health Services ...... 2900 Employment / Human Resources ...... 2903 Student Ombudsman ...... 1491 English Language Program ...... 4281 Student Union Information ...... 2525 Equal Opportunity Programs ...... 2507 Student Union Reservations ...... 1496 Financial Aid (One Stop) ...... 5555. Study Abroad ...... 2657 Fine Arts Center ...... 1898. Ticket Box Office ...... 2878 Fraternity and Sorority Life ...... 2526. Tutoring ...... 1012 Game Room ...... 1141 Veterans Affairs (One Stop) ...... 5555. Group Fitness ...... 2998. Victim Advocate Helpline ...... 1010 Graduate School ...... 1360. Visitors Center ...... 1183 General Information ...... 1000 Volunteer Center ...... 2755 Hayt Golf Learning Center ...... 2050 Wildlife Sanctuary ...... 1810 Health Insurance Information ...... 2175 Women’s Center / Crisis Helpline ...... 1010 Health Promotion ...... 1570. Women’s Center / General ...... 2528 Help Desk ...... 4357. Venture Studies ...... 1276. HIV / Aids Counseling ...... 1570. Honors and Scholars ...... 2649

Appendices - Frequently Called Numbers 71 2011 2010 Reported Total Uniform Crimes Total 2009 2011 2010 property including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities adjacent to and 2009 Public Property: All public Public Property: accessible from the campus. 2011 2010 000 00 00 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 13 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 University or student Property: Any building educational purposes. organizations, in direct support of institution for owned/controlled by the 2009 Non-Campus Building or nature. Res 2011 Other Res Number of Arrests/Referrals - Selected Offenses Number of 0000 00 00 0 06 0 01 0 01 0 0 0 0 8 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 00 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Other Buildings or Property - Other Housing/Residence Hall - Res Res Total Crimes Reported UNF Campus Total Crimes Reported to University Officials or Other Law Enforcement Agencies Crimes Reported to University Officials or Other Law Enforcement 2009 0 0 3 1575 1 21010100000000110 34000002000000002 18 8 1 32 0 16 0 5 0 44 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 28 39 9 50 17 5 44 36 000 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 0 0 3 10 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 45 1 103 2 180 0 0 0 0 0 0 62 104 182 Other 2011 Arrest Referral Arrest Referral Arrest Referral Race Gender Religion Sexual Orientation Ethnicity Disability (includes attempts) mbers could be duplicated and/or be a civil offense and not criminal in student and campus activities. Incidents not reported to a law enforcement agency are verified. Some of these incident nu mbers could be duplicated and/or civil offense This chart includes offenses/incidents that were reported to local law enforcement agencies (other than the University Police) and to any official of the University who has significant responsibilities for that were reported to local law enforcement agencies (other than the University Police) and any official This chart includes offenses/incidents Offense Type Offense Murder/Homicide Drug Law Violations: Law Violations: Weapons Manslaughter Forcible Sex/Rape Non-Forcible Sex/Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Arson Theft Motor Vehicle Hate Crimes (by prejudices) 0 0 Liquor Law Violations:

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