Spring 2015 Greetings, Congratulations on your acceptance to Simon’s Rock! Welcoming new students to campus is one of the most exciting parts of the year and we look forward to seeing you and your family on Arrival Day, Saturday, August 15. Those of us in admission have enjoyed getting to know you through the application process, and are excited to introduce you to the rest of the college community when you arrive. You are beginning a great academic and personal adventure, and we look forward to seeing things unfold for you. We’ll see you around campus and at college events, and we hope you will keep us updated on how you’re doing. In anticipation of your arrival, we are planning New Student Orientation. This week-long program includes a variety of activities designed to acquaint you with college life, with each other, and with the people and services that are here for your benefit. Your admission to Simon’s Rock extends to you membership in a dynamic intellectual community. By becoming actively involved, you can make these years more fulfilling and meaningful. We believe you will find Simon’s Rock to be a place where you are both respected and nurtured, in and out of the classroom. Enclosed is information on logistical matters such as housing, packing, and staying in touch with people at home. Please make sure to review all of the information, to return the necessary forms as soon as possible, and to contact us if you or your parents have questions. Once again, congratulations and welcome to the Simon’s Rock community! Best wishes, M. Leslie Davidson Dean of the College Table of Contents Academic Calendar 2015-2016 ............................................................................................................................. 3 International Student Orientation .......................................................................................................................... 5 Semester Breaks and Transportation ..................................................................................................................... 6 Writing & Thinking Workshop/New Student Orientation .................................................................................... 7 Book One............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Residence Life ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 Housing Overview & Roommates .................................................................................................................... 8 Student Handbook ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Packing .............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Laundry & Life Skills ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Information & Technology Services (ITS): Computing & Ema il...................................................................... 9 Telephone ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Mail ................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Security............................................................................................................................................................ 11 Dining on Ca mp us ........................................................................................................................................... 12 Religious Services ........................................................................................................................................... 12 Camp us Resources .............................................................................................................................................. 13 Athletics .......................................................................................................................................................... 14 ACE Requirement: Recreation, Wellness, and Se r vice ................................................................................... 14 Banking ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 Books............................................................................................................................................................... 14 Health & Counseling Services......................................................................................................................... 15 Judith and Ba Win S tudent Resource Commons ............................................................................................. 15 Student Employment ....................................................................................................................................... 16 Academics ........................................................................................................................................................... 18 New Student Registration ................................................................................................................................ 18 Your Sc hed ule ................................................................................................................................................. 19 Academic Ad vis ing ......................................................................................................................................... 20 High School Equivalency/Diploma................................................................................................................. 20 Appendix & Forms.............................................................................................................................................. 22 Checklist: What to Do Be fo re You Arrive on Campus ................................................................................... 22 Packing Lis t ..................................................................................................................................................... 23 Health Services Forms and Information.......................................................................................................... 24 Confidential Sharing Agreement and Consent for Treatment...................................................................... 28 Insurance Information .................................................................................................................................. 28 Physical Exam Record ................................................................................................................................. 29 Required Immunization History .................................................................................................................. 30 EpiPen Form................................................................................................................................................. 31 Consent and Information Form .................................................................................................................... 32 Student Employment Forms ........................................................................................................................... 33 Registration Worksheet................................................................................................................................... 34 Likeness Consent Form................................................................................................................................... 35 Keeping in Touch: Extended Family .............................................................................................................. 36 Disability Identification Form ......................................................................................................................... 37 Pla yer Info r ma tion S heet: Kilpatrick Athletic Center ..................................................................................... 38 Page | 2 Academic Calendar 2015-2016 Summer 2015 Wednesday, August 12 —New international students arrive Saturday, August 15 —New students arrive 8:30-11:00 am (Financial clearance required) Saturday, August 15 - Saturday, August 22 —Writing & Thinking Workshop / Orientation Wednesday, August 19 – Thursday, August 20 —Senior Workshop Friday, August 21 —Academic Advising 9:00 am-12:00 pm —Faculty Meeting 1:00-3:00pm Fall Semester 2015 Sunday, August 23 —Returning students arrive after noon (Financial clearance required) Monday, August 24 —Fall semester classes begin Friday, September 4 —Last day to return course add forms to Registrar —Grades for Spring semester incompletes & grade changes to Registrar (I lapses to F) Friday, September 18 —Last day to return course drop forms to Registrar Friday, October 2 —Airport / travel information to Transportation by 5:00 Friday, October 9 —Fall Break begins after last class (Residences close Saturday,