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2017-2018 Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG - Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Where To Go For Information and Assistance

Any of the Utica College resources listed below can be accessed through the Utica College Web site as well as by telephone. For the most current information about services and staff, or to contact offices, please consult the Utica College Web site at www.utica.edu.

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Absence from exam/class

Academic Advising

  • Student’s faculty adviser (Students who don’t have an adviser should see the school dean)
  • Office of Student Success; White Hall, Room 122; 315-223-2555

Academic Records

  • Information available from individual faculty adviser or online at www.bannerweb.utica.edu with personal username and password.
  • Office of the Registrar; White Hall; Room 123; 315-792-3393

AIDS/HIV

  • AIDS Community Resources, 401 Columbia Street, Utica, NY; 315-793-0661
  • Student Health Center/Student Wellness Center; Strebel, Room 204; 315-792-3094
  • Planned Parenthood, 1424 Genesee Street, Utica, NY; 315-724-6146

Billing/Fees

  • Student Financial Services, Hubbard Hall, Room 117; 315-792-3179

Bus Service

  • The College provides a shuttle bus during the day while classes are in session from the Strebel Student Center to the Brvenik Center for Business Education in downtown Utica
  • A shuttle bus is also provided by the College for students living in Ramada Hall in nearby New Hartford
  • See “Bus Services” section of the handbook for information on public transport systems
  • Centro and Shortline bus schedules can be found in the Office of Student Living and College Engagement, Strebel; Room 205, 315-792-3037

Cable Service-

  • Spectrum; 1-866-874-2389

Campus Information

  • Daysheet - daily information regarding campus activities, events, and announcements. Emailed daily to the Utica College community; also available online at www.utica.edu/daysheet.
  • Office of Student Living and College Engagement; Strebel, Room 205; 315-792-3037
  • WPNR-FM Radio Station (90.7); Strebel, Room 201; 315-792-3066
  • The Tangerine, basement Hubbard Hall; 315-792-3065, 315-792-3055
  • Office of Marketing and Communications; Champlin House; 315-792-3047

Career Direction

  • Career Services; Strebel, Room 206; 315-792-3087

Changing Majors

  • School offices will have necessary paperwork

Cheating/Plagiarism

  • Individual faculty member. See “Academic Honesty” in the College catalog
  • Office of Student Success, White Hall, Room 122, 315-223-2555

Check Cashing/ATM’s

  • Office of Student Financial Services, Hubbard Hall, Room 117; 315-792-3179 Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Personal checks cashed up to $50.
  • Local banks - see http://www.usbanklocations.com/utica-banks-ny.htm
  • ATM’s - Two ATM machines on campus, located 2nd floor of Strebel Student Center, opposite the entrance to the Dining Commons, (Adirondack Bank); and White Hall main entry vestibule (First Source Federal Credit Union).

Computer Facilities

  • Residential Networking (ResNet), North Hall (basement), 315-792-4585 or ResNet@utica.edu.   Assists students with computer wired or wireless networking issues in the residence halls and network connectivity of gaming consoles and other internet enabled devices.  Check with ResNet before purchasing or installing any equipment online at http://www.utica.edu/ResNet.  
  • Computer Help Desk, Gannett Library, Room 120 (lower level), 315-792-3115 or helpdesk@utica.edu. Walk-in support for Internet access and minor problems.  Enter a ticket online www.utica.edu/helpdesk.
  • Classroom and Event Support, (handled at Help Desk Gannett Library, Room 120 (lower level), 315-792-3115 or helpdesk@utica.edu.  Assists in reserving computer equipment for in-class use.  Request equipment online www.utica.edu/helpdesk.  
  • Computer lab locations and availability/schedule: see posted times outside of labs, outside of the Help Desk, or online at www.utica.edu/labs

Counseling Services

  • Counseling Center/Student Wellness Center; Strebel, Room 204; 315-792-3094
  • Career Services; Strebel, Room 206; 315-792-3087. Career-related and graduate study counseling
  • Office of Student Financial Services; Hubbard Hall, Room 117; 315-792-3179. Financial aid counseling
  • Office of Student Living & College Engagement; Strebel, Room 205; 315-792-3037. Difficulties with roommates or the residence hall environment

Disabilities, Services for People With

  • Office of Learning Services; 109 Hubbard Hall; 315-792-3032. Services include learning and study strategy development, referrals for diagnostic evaluations, and accommodations appropriate for students based on individual needs
  • Parking areas for people with physical disabilities are located in our parking lots.  There are additional designated parking spaces located in front of White Hall and Strebel Student Center, on the side of the Library, and behind Clark Athletic Center.  Parking permits may be obtained at the Campus Safety Office in 112 Strebel Student Center
  • Elevators available in Strebel, Hubbard Hall, Gordon Science Center, Clark Athletic Center, Romano Hall and the Economic Crime and Justice Studies building.
  • Map including accessible pathways and elevator locations available at www.utica.edu/campusmap

Discrimination Concerns

  • Office of Human Resources, Addison Miller White Hall, Room 124; 315-792-3276. Coordinator of the College’s efforts to comply with Title IX and Education Amendments of 1972
  • Office of Learning Services; Hubbard Hall, Room 109; 315-792-3032
  • Office of Student Affairs, Strebel, Room 103; 315-792-3100
  • Counseling Center/Student Wellness Center; Strebel, Room 204; 315-792-3094

Office of Distance Learning Questions/Concerns

Domestic/Relationship Violence

  • Counseling Center/Student Wellness Center; Strebel, Room 204; 315-792-3094
  • Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence Services Hotline; 315-797-7740
  • Office of Campus Safety, Strebel, Room 112; 315-792-3046
  • Office of Student Affairs, Strebel, Room 103; 315-792-3100
  • Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards, Strebel, Room 105; 315-792-3320

Drop/Add a Course

  • Follow process on www.bannerweb.utica.edu after providing username and password
  • Faculty adviser approval required
  • Office of the Registrar for exceptions and assistance; White Hall, Room 123, 315-792-3393

Emergencies

  • Office of Campus Safety; Strebel, Room 112; 315-792-3046, x-611 for direct 24-hour communication with Office of Campus Safety
  • Oneida County-wide Emergency - 911 Emergency Telephones outside residence halls and Strebel Student Center.
  • Office of Student Living & College Engagement; Strebel, Room 205; 315-792-3037 or RA or AC on call; may be reached by calling campus safety
  • Emergency care is available at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare across the street from campus, 315-624-6000
  • Utica Police; emergency calls, 315-735-3301
  • New York State Police (Marcy barracks); 315-736-0122
  • New Hartford Police (for Burrstone House and Champlin House); 315-724-7111
  • New York Mills Police; 315-736-6623
  • Utica Fire and Rescue; 315-731-2000
  • New York Mills Fire and Rescue; 315-736-1453
  • Kunkel Ambulance Service; 315-797-4111 24-hour emergency service 7 days a week

Financial Aid

  • Office of Student Financial Services; Hubbard Hall, Room 117; 315-792-3179; help with information, assistance, and planning.

GLBT Issues

  • Counseling Center/Student Wellness Center; Strebel, Room 204; 315-792-3094
  • Gay Straight Alliance (student organization formerly UC PRIDE); Office of Student Living and College Engagement 315-792-3037

Graduate Studies

  • Career Services; Strebel, Room 206; 315-792-3087
  • Office of Graduate Studies, White Hall, Room 120; 315-792-3335

Graduation Requirements

  • Office of the Registrar; White Hall, Room 123; 315-792-3393
  • Faculty adviser (assigned to student)

Greek Life

  • Office of Student Living and College Engagement; Strebel, Room 205 315-792-3037

Grievances (Academic)

  • Office of Student Success; White Hall, Room 122; 315-792-2555

Grievances (Non-academic)

  • Office of Student Affairs; Strebel, Room 103; 315-792-3100

Hazing Concerns

  • Office of Student Living and College Engagement; Strebel, Room 205; 315-792-3037
  • Office of Student Affairs; Strebel, Room 103; 315-792-3100
  • Counseling Center/Student Wellness Center; Strebel, Room 204; 315-792-3094.  Provides confidential counseling for personal concerns.

Health Concerns

  • Student Health Center/Student Wellness Center; Strebel, Room 204; 315-792-3094.  Short term acute health care, physician referrals, allergy injections and other services.

Hotlines

  • Eating Disorders; 24-hour hotline, 1-800-931-2237
  • Mobile Crisis Assssment Team (MCAT) 315-732-6228
  • N.Y. State HIV/AIDS Hotline: 1-800-541-2437, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • National Suicide Prevention LifeLine 1-800-273-8255
  • Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence Services: 24-hour hotline, 315-797-7740
  • Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255, press 1

Housing

  • Office of Student Living and College Engagement; 315-792-3037. Information about on-campus housing and a listing of off-campus housing possibilities

ID Cards

  • Campus Safety Office; Strebel, Room 112; 315-792-3046.

Independent Study

  • Contact the course instructor to make arrangements.

International Students’ Concerns

  • Office of International Education; White Hall, Room 252; 315-792-3082

Intramural Sports

  • Office of Athletics and Physical Education; Clark Athletic Center, 1st Floor; 315-792-3281

Jobs, Student Employment

  • Office of Student Employment; White Hall, Room 121; 315-792-3353
  • Career Services; Strebel, Room 206; 315-792-3087

Leadership Development

  • Office of Student Living and College Engagement, Strebel, Room 205, 315-792-3037 

Lost and Found

  • Office of Campus Safety; Strebel, Room 112; 315-792-3046
  • Computer Help Desk for items lost in computer labs, Gannett Library, Room 120 (lower level), 315-792-3115

Motor Vehicles

  • Office of Campus Safety; Strebel, Room 112; 315-792-3046. Provides vehicle registration stickers and enforces campus traffic regulations.

Paper Writing Assistance

  • Writing Center; Learning Commons, First Floor, Gannett Library

Parking/Traffic Regulations

  • Office of Campus Safety; Strebel, Room 112; 315-792-3046.

Psychological Services

  • Counseling Center/Student Wellness Center; Strebel, Room 204; 315-792-3094. Provides counseling and referrals.

Religious Concerns/Activities

  • Fr. Paul Drobin is the contact for the Newman Community as the Newman Chaplain, 315-792-3284. The Newman Community provides liturgical worship, cultural and educational activities, human development programs with community involvement, personal counseling preparation, and religious services. The Newman Center on campus is located adjacent to Alumni Hall with facilities for Saturday and Sunday worship, a meditation chapel, a library, and a meeting room. The Newman Center is open to all students regardless of their religious affiliation, and it is available to campus organizations for a variety of activities.
  • See student clubs and organizations at https://pioneerplace.utica.edu/organizations

Scholarships

  • Office of Student Financial Services; Hubbard Hall, Room 117; 315-792-3179.
  • Refer to the College catalog under the “Scholarships, Grants, and Awards” section for a complete listing of all available scholarships.

Sexual Assault

  • Counseling Center/Student Wellness Center, Strebel, Room 204, 315-792-3094. Provides confidential counseling and referrals.
  • Office of Campus Safety; Strebel, Room 112; 315-792-3046. 24-hour contact, dial 611 or 315-792-3046 for direct communication with campus security.
  • Office of Human Resources, Addison Miller White Hall, Room 124; 315-792-3276. Coordinator of the College’s efforts to comply with Title IX.
  • Office of Student Affairs; Strebel, Room 103; 315-792-3100
  • Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence Services; 24-hour hotline, 315-797-7740
  • Local Police emergency calls, 315-735-3301 (UPD dispatch) or 911
  • Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards; Strebel, Room 105; 315-792-3320

Student Clubs/Organizations and Involvement

Study Abroad

  • Office of International Education; White Hall, Room 252; 315-792-3082

Suicide Prevention

  • Counseling Center/Student Wellness Center; Strebel, Room 204; 315-792-3094. Provides confidential counseling and referrals
  • Crisis Center: 24-hour hotline; 315-734-5456

Summer Sessions

  • Office of Graduate Studies, White Hall, Room 120; 315-792-3335 for information on UC Summer Sessions
  • Registrar’s Office, White Hall, Room 123; 315-792-3393. Information on registering for summer sessions at other area colleges and forms for studying at another institution available at http://www.utica.edu/academic/registrar/forms.cfm

Telephone Service

  • Billing and Repair; College Operator, 315-792-3144

Test Anxiety/Preparation

  • Office of Learning Services; Hubbard Hall, Room 109; 315-792-3032
  • Office of Student Success, Addison Miller White Hall, Room 122; 315-223-2555
  • Counseling Center/Student Wellness Center; Strebel, Room 204; 315-792-3094

Transcripts

  • Office of the Registrar, Addison Miller White Hall, Room 123; 315-792-3393.

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