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Student Handbook 2014-2015 
    
Student Handbook 2014-2015 [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

  • Students must contact the course instructor directly regarding absences, and are encouraged to notify Student Health Center at x-3094 (if appropriate) and the Office of Student Affairs at x-3100 if absent for more than three days.
  • See the related section of the Utica College catalog for additional information

Academic Advising

  • Student’s faculty adviser (Students who don’t have an adviser should see the school dean)
  • Office of Student Success; Hubbard Hall, Room 111; x-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 121A; x-3393

AIDS/HIV

  • AIDS Community Resources, 1119 Elm Street, Utica, N.Y.; 793-0661
  • UC Student Health Center; Strebel, Room 204; x-3094

Billing/Fees

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

Bus Service

  • See “Bus Services” section of the handbook for information on public transport systems
  • Centro and Shortline bus schedules can be found in the Student Activities Office, Strebel; room 103, x-3037

Cable Service

  • Time Warner; 1-888-683-1000

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 Activities; Strebel, Room 103; x-3037
  • WPNR-FM Radio Station (90.7); Strebel, Room 201; x-3066
  • The Tangerine, Strebel, Room 202; x-3065
  • Office of Marketing and Communications; Champlin House; x-3047

Career Direction

  • Career Services; Strebel, Room 206; x-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, Hubbard Hall, Room 111, x-2555

Check Cashing/ATM’s

  • Office of Student Financial Services, Hubbard Hall, Room 117; x-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), x4585. Assists students with computer networking issues in the residence halls and network connectivity of gaming consoles. Contact ResNet at helpdesk.utica.edu before purchasing or installing any equipment.
  • Computer Help Desk, Gannett Library, Room 378 (lower level), x3115 or helpdesk@utica.edu. Walk-in support for Internet access and minor problems
  • Media Center, Gannett Library, Room 368 (lower level), x3153. Assists in reserving computer equipment for in-class use.
  • 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 and Student Development, Strebel, Room 202, x-3032
  • Career Services; Strebel, Room 206; x-3087. Career-related and graduate study counseling
  • Office of Student Financial Services; Hubbard Hall, Room 117; x-3179. Financial aid counseling
  • Office of Residence Life; North Hall, Room 149; x-3285. Difficulties with roommates or the residence hall environment

Disabilities, Services for People With

  • Office of Learning Services; Hubbard Hall; x-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 located in front of White Hall and Strebel Student Center, on the side of the Library, and behind Clark Athletic Center Parking permits available in Campus Safety Office, room 207 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, 6 Rhoads Drive; x-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; x-3032
  • Office of Student Affairs, Strebel, Room 205; x-3100
  • Counseling and Student Development, Strebel, Room 202; x-3094

Distance Learning Questions/Concerns

Domestic/Relationship Violence

  • Counseling and Student Development, Strebel, Room 202; x-3094
  • Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence Services Hotline; 797-7740
  • Office of Campus Safety, Strebel, Room 201; x-3046
  • Office of Student Affairs, Strebel, Room 205; x-3100

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 121A, x-3393

Emergencies

  • Office of Campus Safety; Strebel, Room 207; x-3046, x-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 Residence Life; North Hall, Room 149; x-3285; 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, 624-6000
  • Utica Police; emergency calls, 735-3301
  • New York State Police (Marcy barracks); 736-0122
  • New Hartford Police (for Burrstone House and Champlin House); 724-7111
  • New York Mills Police; 736-6623
  • Utica Fire and Rescue; 731-2000
  • New York Mills Fire and Rescue; 736-1453
  • Kunkel Ambulance Service; 797-4111 24-hour emergency service 7 days a week

Financial Aid

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

GLBT Issues

  • Counseling and Student Development; Strebel, Room 202; x-3094
  • Gay Straight Alliance (student organization formerly UC PRIDE); Office of Student Activities; x-3037

Graduate Studies

  • Career Services; Strebel, Room 206; x-3087
  • School of Graduate and Extended Studies, White Hall, Room 124; x-3001

Graduation Requirements

  • Office of the Registrar; White Hall, Room 121A; x-3195
  • Faculty adviser (assigned to student)

Greek Life

  • Office of Student Activities; Strebel, Room 103; x-3037

Grievances (Academic)

  • Office of Student Success; Hubbard Hall, Room 111; x-2555

Grievances (Non-academic)

  • Office of Student Affairs; Strebel, Room 205; x-3100

Hazing Concerns

  • Office of Student Activities; Strebel, Room 103; x-3037
  • Office of Student Affairs; Strebel, Room 205; x-3100
  • Counseling and Student Development, Strebel Student Center, x-3094. Provides confidential counseling for personal concerns.

Health Concerns

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

Hotlines

  • Eating Disorders; 24-hour hotline, 1-800-931-2237
  • N.Y. State HIV/AIDS Hotline: 1-800-541-2437, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Crisis Services, 24-hour hotline, 734-3456
  • Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence Services: 24-hour hotline, 797-7740

Housing

  • Office of Residence Life; North Hall, 1st Floor; x-3285. Information about on-campus housing and a listing of off-campus housing possibilities

ID Cards

  • Student Activities Office; Strebel, Room 103; x-3037.

Independent Study

  • Contact the course instructor to make arrangements.

International Students’ Concerns

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

Intramural Sports

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

Jobs, Student Employment

  • Office of Student Employment; White Hall, Room 250; x-3353
  • Career Services; Strebel, Room 206; x-3087

Leadership Development

  • Office of Student Activities, Strebel, Room 103, x-3037 114

Lost and Found

  • Office of Campus Safety; Strebel, Room 207; x-3046
  • Computer Help Desk for items lost in computer labs

Motor Vehicles

  • Office of Campus Safety; Strebel, Room 207; x-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 207; x-3046.

Psychological Services

  • Counseling and Student Development, Strebel, Room 202, x-3094. Provides counseling and referrals.

Religious Concerns/Activities

  • Fr. Paul Drobin is the contact for the Newman Community as the Newman Chaplain, x-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; x-3179.
  • Refer to the College catalog under the “Scholarships, Grants, and Awards” section for a complete listing of all available scholarships.

Sexual Assault

  • Counseling and Student Development, Strebel, Room 202, x-3094. Provides counseling and referrals.
  • Office of Campus Safety; Strebel, Room 207; x-3046. 24-hour contact, dial 611 or x-3046 for direct communication with campus security.
  • Office of Human Resources, 6 Rhoads Drive; x-3276. Coordinator of the College’s efforts to comply with Title IX.
  • Office of Student Affairs; Strebel, Room 205; x-3100
  • Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence Services; 24-hour hotline, 797-7740
  • Local Police emergency calls, 735-3301 (UPD dispatch) or 911

Student Clubs/Organizations and Involvement

  • Office of Student Activities; Strebel, Room 103; x-3037

Study Abroad

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

Suicide Prevention

  • Counseling and Student Development, Strebel, Room 202, x-3094. Provides counseling and referrals
  • Crisis Center: 24-hour hotline; 734-5456

Summer Sessions

  • School of Graduate and Extended Studies; White Hall; x-3001 for information on UC Summer Sessions
  • Registrar’s Office, White Hall; x-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
  • Office of Student Success; Hubbard Hall, Room 111; x-2555

Telephone Service

  • Billing and Repair; College Operator, x-3144

Test Anxiety/Preparation

  • Office of Learning Services; Hubbard Hall, Room 109; x-3032
  • Counseling and Student Development, Strebel, Room 202, x-3094.

Transcripts

  • Office of the Registrar, White Hall, Room 121A; x-3393.

Tutoring

  • Opportunity Programs; Hubbard Hall, Room 109; x-3209
  • Smarthinking online tutoring; www.utica.edu/student/development/smart
  • Math and Science Center; Library, Main Floor. Walk-in tutoring in math and science.
  • Writing Center; Learning Commons, First Floor, Gannett Library. Walk-in English tutoring and paper writing assistance.

Yearbook

  • Office of Student Activities; Strebel, Room 103; x-3037