LETTER FROM
REGINA HYATT WELCOME, AND THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE (UAH) AS YOUR COLLEGE HOME! YOU’VE MADE A GREAT DECISION TO JOIN A LEADING RESEARCH UNIVERSITY WHERE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL COMMUNITIES PREPARE YOU FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. We know what matters most to you as a new student – your success! Through strong academic programs, exciting co-curricular opportunities, and a great campus life, you’re sure to find a successful outcome at UAH. Many programs and services are in place to ensure your success in the classroom and beyond. These programs include the following: • Student organizations, campus events, and school spirit activities • On-campus work and research opportunities, co-ops and internships • Global experiences through studying abroad or by interacting with a diverse student body College is an exciting time in every person’s life. You have the opportunity to make new friends, explore new ideas, and enjoy totally new experiences. With these new opportunities come increased responsibilities. We will assist you in staying on course with what matters most – your success! You can find more about student life and support at uah.edu/student_affairs. Again, welcome to UAH. We are pleased to welcome you into the Charger Family. I look forward to seeing you around campus. Best wishes,
Regina Young Hyatt, Ph.D. Dean of Students
TABLE OF CONTENTS Transitioning to UAHuntsville is a much-anticipated and fun experience for students and families. While this is an exciting time, it is important to get started on the right path to fully enjoy and benefit from all that UAHuntsville has to offer.
We’ve created this guide and a checklist to help you get the most out of your Orientation experience. The Orientation guide is divided into five main areas: Charger Traditions, Academics, Supporting You, Campus Life, and Getting Down to Business.
Orientation is the first step on your path. Enjoy this time! Ask questions. Explore the campus and, most importantly, use this time to meet other new students.
CHARGER TRADITIONS
CAMPUS LIFE
Charger Traditions ...................................... 3 Charger Nation Lingo ................................. 4
Living On-Campus ...................................... 9 Charger Card .............................................. 11 Dining Options ............................................ 12 Getting Connected ..................................... 13 Student Life ................................................ 13 Campus Safety ........................................... 14
ACADEMICS Programs of Study ..................................... 6 Honors Program ......................................... 7 Academic Calendar .................................... 7 Course Listings .......................................... 7
SUPPORTING YOU Student Success Center ............................ 8 Salmon Library ........................................... 8 Charger Central .......................................... 8 Student Health Center ............................... 14 Counseling Center...................................... 14
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GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS Paying for your Education .......................... 15 The Office of Student Financial Services ... 15 Computer and Information Technology ....... 15 University Phone Numbers ........................ 20 Building Abbreviations ................................ 20
CHARGER TRADITIONS CHARGER TRADITIONS LEARNING AND PARTICIPATING IN CHARGER TRADITIONS IS NOT ONLY FUN, BUT ALSO A GREAT WAY TO MEET NEW FRIENDS. HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF OUR TRADITIONS TO HELP YOU GET STARTED.
CONVOCATION The University Convocation is a formal welcome for new students and faculty. It’s the culminating event of the Week of Welcome and it sets the tone for the new academic year and our collective pursuit of intellectual exploration. It’s followed by the annual President’s Picnic with lots of free food and fun.
High Five
FRIDAYS
WEEK OF WELCOME Week of Welcome (WOW) is a campuswide set of programs and activities intended to welcome new and returning students back to campus. WOW is packed with social, educational, and informational programs that will allow you an opportunity to interact with other UAH students, faculty and staff. It is a great way to make new connections, find your way around campus, and get free stuff! uah.edu/wow
HOMECOMING Homecoming is a week in October filled with fun events that promote school spirit and tradition among the entire campus community, including students, alumni, administrators, faculty, and staff. Throughout the week various offices, departments, and student organizations sponsor events including: Movie Night, Can Creations, Charger Stomp, Family Day, Paint the Town Blue Decorating Contest, LAN Party, Midnight Madness, and Muddy Mayhem! uah.edu/homecoming
THE BIG EVENT UAHuntsville’s largest single day of service, the Big Event is sponsored annually by the Student Government Association. UAHuntsville students go to sites all around Huntsville to lend a hand to a variety of service projects.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE The Student Leadership Conference is a one-day event that provides students with the opportunity to attend presentations on various leadership topics. Session topics can range from team building, leadership style, and goal setting to time management and public speaking. uah.edu/slc
FAMILY WEEKEND A celebration in honor of parents, grandparents, guardians, siblings, and all extended family members! Students and their families can participate in a variety of scheduled activities, enjoy campus, and explore the city of Huntsville. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to spend time together. uah.edu/familyweekend
CHARGER BLUE Appearing at University sporting events and social activities, Charger Blue is UAH’s #1 athletic supporter. He is the ringleader of the spirit group Blue Crew and is a member of the cheerleading team. In his spare time, you’ll find him representing the University at various community events.
Everyone enjoys ending the week on a high note! UAHuntsville Fridays are all about free, fun, and of course, Charger spirit! It’s a simple concept: Wear Charger Blue EVERY Friday, get spotted by a member of the High Five Friday crew, slap palms and receive cool freebies.
UAH Monument Located on the University Center quad, the UAH Monument is a major source of information for campus events, spreading school spirit, and celebrating accomplishments. Painting the monument allows students to leave their mark on campus, over and over again!
Fight Song You’ll want to learn the words to this tune quickly so you can join in at Convocation, Charger Spirit Night, and sporting events! We are the Chargers who wear Blue and White! We have the courage and the strength to fight! Shout the battle cry – U! A! H! Have pride in your Blue and White!
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CHARGER NATION LINGO EVERY COMMUNITY HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE. FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION, IT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW THE LINGO. HERE ARE SOME FREQUENTLY USED TERMS THAT WILL KEEP YOU IN THE KNOW AT UAHUNTSVILLE.
“A” Number - Student identification number. This number will be used University-wide instead of your social security number. Your number is assigned when you apply and was included in your acceptance letter.
Catalog - Official University document which includes detailed information about degree programs in all colleges, residency requirements, financial aid, and course descriptions. Visit catalog.uah.edu.
Academic Advisor - Each College provides professional academic advisors to help plan your academic career. You are required to meet with an Academic Advisor each semester.
Charger ID/LDAP - is the beginning of your UAH email address. Your Charger ID will be used for logging into your UAH email account, ANGEL, and various other resources.
Academic Standing - Your status as a student. Depending on your GPA, your standing could be good, warning, probation, or other classifications.
Classification - Student’s class status in the university: freshman (0-31 credits), sophomore (32-63 credits), junior (64-95 credits), senior (96+ credits).
ANGEL - A web-based course management and collaboration portal that students use to access course assignments and materials from instructors. You will log into ANGEL using your Charger ID and password. Visit angel.uah.edu.
College - Divisions of the University organized around similar academic disciplines. UAH has five undergraduate colleges: Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Science.
Audit - To enroll in a course without receiving credit for it. Audited courses do not count toward full-time enrollment.
Credit or Credit Hour - Unit earned toward a degree. Each course has a certain number of credits. Most courses are worth 3 credits.
Bachelor’s Degree - Academic degree awarded at the end of your college career.
Curriculum - Program of study within a specific discipline, such as mechanical engineering or elementary education.
Banner Self-Service - Online student information system. You can register for classes, pay your university bill, and update your personal contact information, such as current term schedules, grades, and financial aid status. Visit register.uah.edu.
Dean - The highest-ranking academic official in a College.
Bursar - Sometimes referred to as the Cashier’s Office. Students receive university bills and pay tuition through this office. Billing of student tuition accounts are the responsibility of the Office of the Bursar.
Degree Plan - A specific list of academic requirements that must be completed to earn a degree. Also known as a Plan of Study.
CAPP - Curriculum, Advising, and Program Planning. CAPP is an electronic degree audit program used to track a student’s progress toward degree completion. uah.edu/registrar/capp
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Degree Audit - Individualized report on your academic progress toward a specified degree.
Double Major - The concurrent pursuit of two specific majors with both resulting in the same type of degree (e.g. B.S. with majors in Biology and Chemistry). The student must be awarded both majors in the same term.
Elective - Each degree program allows for elective credits, which students may use to study courses different from or related to the ones in their major. Some students use electives to add a minor certificate to their degree programs or to complete requirements for another major. GPA - Grade point average. Your GPA is determined by Quality Points divided by Semester Hours. Your GPA is updated in Banner at the end of every semester. Major - Set of specified courses within a broad curriculum. For example, Spanish is a major in Liberal Arts. The word major is commonly used instead of curriculum to describe the academic focus of all of the degree programs. Minor - Set of courses required in an area of emphasis outside of your major field of study. Fewer credits are required for a minor than for a major. Not all departments offer minors. OL - Orientation Leader. A current student who will help you navigate your transition to UAH. Prerequisite - An academic requirement that must be satisfied prior to enrollment in a specific course. RAC - Registration Access Code (RAC) is an assigned number that provides you access to your registration information. You are assigned a new RAC each term. The code is only available after meeting with your academic advisor. Registration - Process by which you become officially enrolled in the University for a given term. You select courses in consultation with your academic advisor, enroll in them via the Banner Self-Service system and make any necessary schedule changes. Semester - 15-week period when courses are offered each fall and spring, including one week of final exams. Shelbie King Hall - Location of the President and Provost offices.
SGA - Student Government Association. SGA legislates and administers student policies and provides services needed by students. Summer Session - Term when courses are offered between mid-May and early August. Specific times vary depending on the course. Syllabus - Schedule and policies for a particular course. Typically handed out by the instructor on the first day of class. TA - Teaching Assistant. Graduate student who helps a professor teach a course. The Slab - Area between the University Center and the Library where some student performances are held. Transcript - An official university document providing information about a student’s academic performance. Tuition - A per-credit-hour charge for courses. UAH Email/Phone Directory - Available on the UAH homepage www.uah.edu, the directory lists contact information for faculty, staff, students and departments. NOTE: Only students that do not have a FERPA hold appear in the directory. UC - University Center, where the dining hall, bookstore, financial aid, Charger Central and other student services offices are located. Undergraduate - A student pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
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ACADEMICS PROGRAMS OF STUDY WHETHER YOU HAVE DECLARED YOUR MAJOR WITH CONFIDENCE OR YOU ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR THE BEST FIT, UAHUNTSVILLE’S FACULTY AND STAFF ARE HERE TO HELP GUIDE YOU DOWN THE PATH TOWARD ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF PROGRAMS WE OFFER ALONG WITH THE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR EACH COLLEGE.
COLLEGE OF
COLLEGE OF
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
LIBERAL ARTS
Dean: Caron St. John, Ph.D Advisor: Cheryl Plaza Business Administration Building room #102 256.824.6787 cheryl.plaza@uah.edu Advisor: Linda Stevens Business Administration Building room #102 256.824.6787 linda.stevens@uah.edu Website: business.uah.edu
Dean: Glenn Dasher, MFA Advisor: Frank E. Bell Morton Hall room #220 256.824.2867 frank.bell@uah.edu Advisor: Amy M. Smeal Morton Hall room #220 256.824.2867 amy.smeal@uah.edu Website: uah.edu/la
The College of Business Adminstration offers Bachelor’s degrees (BSBA) in the following disciplines:
The College of Liberal Arts offers Bachelor’s degrees in the following disciplines:
• Accounting • Finance • Information Systems • Management • Marketing
COLLEGE OF
ENGINEERING Dean: Shankar Mahalingam, Ph.D Advisor: Barbie Garner Engineering Building room #157 256.824.6877 barbie.garner@uah.edu Website: engineering.uah.edu The College of Engineering offers Bachelor’s degrees in the following disciplines: • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (BSME) • Chemical Engineering (BSCheE) • Civil Engineering (BSCE) • Computer Engineering (BSCpE) • Electrical Engineering (BSEE) • Industrial & Systems Engineering (BSISE) • Mechanical Engineering (BSME) • Optical Engineering (BSOE)
• Art History • Art Studio • Communication Arts • Elementary Education • English • Fine Art • Foreign Languages Spanish German Russian French • History
• Music • Philosophy • Political Science • Psychology • Secondary Education with Discipline English Language Arts Foreign Languages History History/Social Studies Music • Sociology
COLLEGE OF
NURSING Dean: C. Faye Raines, Ph.D. Advisor: Laura Mann Undergraduate Program Nursing Building room #207 256.824.6742 laura.mann@uah.edu Advisor: Charles Davis Graduate Program Nursing Building room #202 256.824.6669 charles.davis@uah.edu Website: nursing.uah.edu The College of Nursing offers Bachelor’s degrees in the following discipline: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN
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COLLEGE OF
SCIENCE Dean: John D. Fix, Ph.D. Advisor: Morgan Lewis Materials Science Building room #C206 256.824.2505 morgan.lewis@uah.edu Advisor: Jennifer Bradley Materials Science Building room #C206 256.824.2505 jennifer.bradley@uah.edu Website: science.uah.edu The College of Science offers Bachelor’s degrees in the following disciplines:
HONORS PROGRAM
• Biological Sciences • Chemistry • Computer Science • Earth System Science • Individualized Science • Mathematical Sciences • Physics
The Honors Program at UAHuntsville invites selected students to take advantage of exciting opportunities for learning. There are many reasons for participating including:
PRE-HEALTH Pre-Health is not a major, it’s a goal. Your Pre-Health Advisor helps you stay on the right track to reach the professional school you choose, such as: • Medicine • Dentistry • Veterinary Medicine • Physical or Occupational Therapy
• Optometry • Pharmacy • Physician’s Assistant • Public Health and more!
You can be any major you desire! Your Pre-Health Advisor works with you all four years to help assist your required classes, shadowing, volunteering, and involvement, which you’ll need to reach your professional career goals. Pre-Health Contact Information: Dana Parcher, Pre-Health Advisor 302P Shelby Center Huntsville, AL 35899 256.824.2394 uah.edu/prehealth
• Stimulating and challenging courses and activities • Small classes, often fewer than 16 students • Opportunity to live in our new and improved Honors community in Frank Franz Hall, sharing residence hall experience with fellow Honors students • Enhanced focus on developing important academic competencies, especially effective writing, critical thinking, and the ability to do independent research • Enjoyable extracurricular activities, Honors social events, research opportunities and a mentoring program • Advisement on nationally competitive scholarships such as the Rhodes and Goldwater scholarships Who is eligible for the Honors Program? First-year Honors students typically meet the following minimum requirements: • High school GPA of 3.5 or higher • In the top 25% of their class • Typical test scores of 28 ACT, 1200 SAT (CR + M) or higher How do I find out more about the Honors Program? Call 256.824.6450, email honors@uah.edu, or visit honors.uah.edu. The Honors Program offices are located in Morton Hall, room 336.
PRE-LAW Thinking about pursuing Law School? We encourage you to utilize our Pre-Law Advising to get started on your goals after graduation. We provide information on the law field, how to approach applications and entrance exams, and selection of the perfect institution. Take advantage of semester-bysemester assistance by contacting: Pre-Law Advising: Dr. Jeff Summerlin-Long 250B Morton Hall Huntsville, AL 35899 256.824.2314 jal0021@uah.edu
Academic Calendar The university calendar is available online at uah.edu/calendars/
Course Listings The current course catalog is available online at uah.edu/cgi-bin/schedule.pl
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SUPPORTING YOU THE STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER (SSC) provides academic and career support programs that empower individuals to realize their potential as lifelong learners and professionals. The Center’s programs and services are available to all currently enrolled students.
“My PASS leader was the best! I could not have made it through my class without her help.”
The Tutoring and Undergraduate Writing Program offers FREE TUTORING in a variety of subjects, focusing mostly on 100- and 200-level classes. “My tutor was Visit the website each semester to kind, understanding, see which courses are offered. and very helpful.” “I really appreciated their encouragement.”
Here’s what students are saying about the SSC! Career Development and Cooperative Education offers a comprehensive career development process that includes: career coaching, major and career assessment, job search assistance, on-and off-campus recruiting, and multiple experiential learning options for UAH students. The Academic Coaching Program assists students in becoming personally responsible and independent so they can make the best possible choices while pursuing their academic goals. Coaches work with students on time management, effective study habits, and creating academic goals. Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) offers additional support for students enrolled in selected historically difficult courses. PASS leaders help students master the course content and develop discipline-specific study skills. General College Advising helps students with undeclared majors realize their potential by guiding them toward personalized choices about majors and careers. For more information about our services and programs or to make an appointment, visit uah.edu/ssc. We look forward to working with you!
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OTHER GREAT RESOURCES Salmon Library The M. Louis Salmon Library has eight departments providing services ranging from the expected (book checkout) to the unexpected (electronic book checkout) -- from traditional departments (Circulation) to nontraditional departments (Distance Learner Document Delivery). The Library provides the resources you need to successfully achieve your academic goals. lib.uah.edu Charger Central Charger Central is every student’s best friend. Located in the University Center room 118, Charger Central is your one-stop shop for all your enrollment and registration needs. Charger Central is the front office for Records and Registration. Here you will find information on academic policies and procedures, billing, registration, and degree audits. You can also get assistance with transfer credits, Banner account PIN resets, and transcript requests. If you have a question Charger Central can answer it. chargercentral.uah.edu
CAMPUS LIFE LIVING ON CAMPUS Our research proves that students who live on-campus have higher grade point averages, are more engaged in social activities, have greater interaction with faculty, and are more involved in research and co-op opportunities than students living off-campus. Get a head start and join the SUITE life with UAHuntsville Housing! Where am I going to live? Living on campus is required for first- and second-year students with exception to those students whose homes are within a 30-mile radius of UAHuntsville. Once you have submitted a housing application, UAHuntsville Housing will provide you with your specific housing assignment, including your new mailing address, your move-in date, and housing payment instructions. Call 256.824.6108 or visit housing.uah.edu for more information on making your housing reservation, requirements, and costs. When do I move in? Move-in day is generally the week before the start of classes. This year our move-in day is Friday, August 16th, 2013. Once you register for housing, you will receive a dedicated day for moving into your new home. Staff and move-in crews will help you unload your vehicles and assist you with moving your belongings into your room.
TIP: Pack as many items in boxes as possible, as this allows our volunteers to efficiently move you in. Once you have finished moving in, you and your family will be the featured guests at the Week of Welcome programs that afternoon!
Helpful Housing People Resident Assistant (RA): An undergraduate student who advises and develops community programs within each residence hall. Resident Director (RD): A professional staff member who supervises a residence hall. Residence Hall Descriptions & Living Communities University Housing offers six different living options for our residents:
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Central Campus Residence Hall CCRH (First-Year Residence Hall) Frank Franz Residence Hall FFH (First-Year Residence Hall) North Campus Residence Hall NCRH Charger Village CV Southeast Campus Housing SECH Fraternity and Sorority Housing FRSO
What should I bring? IT’S YOUR NEW HOME, SO MAKE IT YOURS! HOWEVER, BEFORE YOU BRING LARGE ITEMS BE SURE TO TALK WITH YOUR ROOMMATE TO AVOID DUPLICATION. BELOW IS A LIST OF SUGGESTIONS TO HELP YOU GET STARTED! Bed linens (extra-long twin beds) Pillow(s) Towels and washcloths Iron and ironing board Laundry supplies Toiletries Alarm clock Television with cable cord Clothes hangers Broom and dustpan Vacuum
Cups, plates, and utensils Stereo Backpack Umbrella, raincoat, and coat Wastebasket Basic school supplies Computer with Ethernet cord Cell and/or telephone (Voicemail is provided free of charge on your room phone)
Room decorations
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Frank Franz Residence Hall (FFH) This residence hall is reserved for our Nursing and Biology living-learning communities, as well as our Honors Theme Community and is located just across the street from historic Morton Hall. FFH offers a suite-style living arrangement with two full baths in each suite along with four private bedrooms. All students in FFH are provided with cable, Internet, and local phone service within their individual bedrooms. FFH also houses a multi-purpose room, which is one of the largest and most used social spaces on campus Below, the three communities in Franz Hall are described in further detail: • Honors Community is designated for those who are a part of the Honors program. By living together you receive influential resources to achieve both social and academic success.
FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE HALLS Central Campus Residence Hall (CCRH) This residence hall is dedicated to the first-year student experience and is adjacent to the University Center on the north end of the UAHuntsville campus. CCRH offers a suitestyle living arrangement with two full baths in each suite along with four private bedrooms. CCRH offers all students cable, Internet and local phone service within their individual suite. The facility also contains two specific communities: • Engineering Community: This theme community provides Engineering majors with a collaborative, positive environment in which to learn about themselves and the engineering profession. • Leadership Community: This theme community assists first year students in their transition to college life. University Housing works in conjunction with the Leadership Office in Student Life to create opportunities for students to get involved and develop their skills in leadership. CCRH is also home to our unique Six-Week Trial Period Housing Program. Local students whose permanent homes are within 30 miles of campus can get a hint of the residence hall experience before committing to an entire academic year. Of course we know you’ll want to stay once you’ve had a taste of the SUITE life! Visit uah.edu/trialhousing for more details.
• The Nursing Living-Learning Community begins its inaugural year in Fall 2013. The community will help bring together students in the Nursing Program to offer support for the program’s academic rigors. Programming, resources, and faculty/staff connections will all be focused to help those living in the Nursing community. • The Biology Living-Learning Community provides an opportunity for students in this field of study to come together not only in the classroom, but in the living environment. Programming and staff support will be tailored to students in this community of science. Living with your roommate Meeting new people is one of the most exciting parts of college life! New residents will be able to interact and get to know other students who are transitioning to UAH. University Housing has multiple ways to help you and your roommate adjust to college life. The most important factor in living together is to establish good communication amongst you and your suitemates from the beginning of your time together. Setting clear expectations of each other and encouraging open communication can help you start off on a positive note and maintain a solid, working suitemate relationship throughout the year! If at any time you need assistance, we have our Resident Assistant (RA) staff, as well as our live-in professional Resident Director (RD) to help you!
Roommate Assignments ARE COMPLETED IN MID-JULY. STUDENTS MAY LOG INTO THEIR BANNER ACCOUNT AND CLICK ON “MY HOUSING” TO SEE THEIR ROOMMATES AND ROOM ASSIGNMENT. Please note that assignments sometimes do have to be changed before move-in day, but you will be notified of all changes as soon as possible. If you meet new friends during Orientation and would like to become roommates,
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please email the Housing Office Assistant Director for Assignments, Billy Blount, at blountb@uah.edu to send your roommate request. All students involved must email their requests from their individual email account.
CHARGER CARD Every newly admitted student will be issued a Charger Card, a photo identification card that gains you access to student resources, events, housing, and dining. Examples of where to use your Charger Card to make purchases or gain access include: dining venues, bookstores, fitness center, your residence hall, campus entertainment, athletic events, computer labs, copiers, vending and laundry areas, and more. There is a one-time fee of $10 for the official UAHuntsville Charger Card, and students may obtain one in the University Center room 147. A replacement card will cost $25, if one is lost or damaged.
Dining Dollars The Dining Dollar account is a declining balance account that can be used for food purchases in all of our on-campus dining venues. You can purchase dining dollars in increments of $50 each. Dining Dollars earn a discount for meals purchased in Charger Café or the Bevill Center’s Gardenview Café. Unused Dining Dollars carry over from fall to spring but expire at the end of spring semester.
Charger Card Accounts The Charger Card offers four types of declining balance accounts with no service fees: Meal plans, Charger Bucks, Dining Dollars, and Flex. Deposits by cash, check, or credit card are accepted in UAHuntsville’s Cashier’s Office, University Center room 213, Huntsville, AL, 35899, Monday – Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Credit card payments are accepted by telephone at 256.824.6226. Checks may be mailed, but remember to include your student ID number and type of card account for deposit. Allow 24 hours for deposits to be processed, once receipt is presented to the Charger Card Office.
Flex Account Flex is a convenient declining balance account that is accepted by all participating vendors of the Charger Card. The Cashier’s Office accepts a minimum deposit of $10 for Flex. However, you may choose to utilize the Value Transfer Stations (VTS) that accept cash in increments of $1, $5, $10, or $20 for direct deposit to your card. This will facilitate use of oncampus equipment like printers, copiers, vending, and laundry machines after office hours. VTS are located in the UC lobby and first floor of the Salmon Library. Any money remaining on your flex account will roll over to the next semester. Refunds may be requested upon graduation or withdrawal from the University. If you have additional questions about the Charger Card, contact the Charger Card Office, University Center room 147, at 256.824.2720 or visit uah.edu/chargercard/.
Charger Bucks The Charger Bucks account is a companion to a Meal Plan account. They can be used in all of our on-campus dining venues, but they expire at the end of each semester. Charger Bucks earn a discount for meals purchased in Charger Café or Bevill Center’s Gardenview Café. Unused Charger Bucks do not roll over from Fall to Spring.
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DINING OPTIONS Dining on campus is a fast, delicious, and convenient way to put an end to those hunger pains. You’ll find a variety of options that will satisfy your cravings. Charger Café (University Center) Sandella’s (University Center) Bevill Center’s Garden View Café Charger Brew (Salmon Library) Charger Brew (University Center) Papa John’s Pizza (Charger Village) Chick-Fil-A (Charger Village) Blue’s Convenience Store (Charger Village)
What Are Meal Plans? Meal plan accounts provide credits for pre-paid meals in the UC’s all-you-can eat Charger Café. There are four meal plans that meet University Housing’s requirement for firstyear freshmen residents and all eight meal plan options meet or exceed Housing’s requirement for upperclassmen residents and the meal requirement for full-time off-campus undergraduates. Meal plan counts are expended in the Charger Café or Sandella’s located in the University Center (UC). Depending on the plan, meal counts are reset weekly or at the end of the semester. Meal plans are non-transferable. Weekly meal plans have a usage limit of one meal per dining period (breakfast or brunch, lunch, and dinner), and any unused meals expire at the end of each week. Semester allotments do not have this limitation. All meal plans, excluding dining dollars, expire at the end of each semester. For more information visit uah.edu/dining/meal-plans to learn more.
Close to campus dining venues accepting Charger Card Flex account: Quizno’s Sub Shop (University Drive) Stanlieo’s Sub Villa (Jordan Lane)
2013 Meal Plans First-Year Students Living On-Campus - $1340/semester Upperclass Students Living in CCRH, FFH, NCRH or CV - $412/semester Undergraduates Living in SECH or FRSO - $225/semester All Off-Campus Full-Time Undergraduates - $225/semester Upgrade Option for Upperclassmen/Commuters - $500/semester
First-Year Student Residents’ Meal Plan Options: Plan 1: Plan 2: Plan 3: Plan 4:
19 meals/week plus 25 Charger Bucks (default) 14 meals/week plus 125 Charger Bucks 8 meals/week plus 275 Charger Bucks 75 meals/semester plus 525 Charger Bucks
Upperclassmen’s Meal Plan Options Plan 5: 412 Dining Dollars (default) Plan 6: 55 meals/semester
Minimum Meal Plans Plan 7: 225 Dinning Dollars (default) Plan 8: 30 meals/semester
Upgrade Meal Plan Options Plan 9: 4 meals/week plus 100 Charger Bucks Plan 10: 60 meals/semester plus 100 Charger Bucks
Things to consider when choosing the right meal plan: How many meals do you eat per day? Do you often skip a meal and eat an afternoon snack in its place? How often will you go home on the weekends? Do you prefer dining at retail areas vs. cafeteria style?
Stop by the Charger Card Office located in the UC lobby to select your meal plan today.
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Getting connected £ Participate in the Week of Welcome £ Read Charger Student News – a weekly newsletter, and the Charger Times Newspaper £ Check out Student Organization Showcases £ Take part in campus traditions
STUDENT LIFE UAHuntsville is an exciting and vibrant campus full of activities and programs for every interest! Students who are involved in campus life are more successful students, both academically and socially. So take a chance, and get involved! Student Organizations Student organizations are a vital part of the UAHuntsville Community. Through the approximately 100 registered organizations, students are committed to making a difference, networking, developing skills, fundraising, offering service, planning programs, promoting activism, sharing information, and having FUN! Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE) Looking for something fun and free to become involved in? Look no further – ACE is exactly what you need! From bands to comedians, hypnotists to magicians, movies to inflatables, amusement parks to musicals, ACE provides UAHuntsville students hours of entertainment each week! Student Government Association (SGA) Student Government Association provides a forum for the free and open expression of student ideas and opinions. SGA is a liaison from the students to University administration that works to instill a sense of community on campus and assists in creating an atmosphere conductive to academic achievement. SGA can be found online at sga.uah.edu. Leadership Programs The Leadership Office at UAHuntsville provides leadership and service opportunities for students promoting development of life skills that prepare successful citizens of the world. We offer four leadership programs based on academic year – Aspire, Empower, Impact, and Lead. Fraternities and Sororities The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at UAHuntsville enhances the collegiate experience and personal development of students through community service, philanthropy, scholarship, and social interaction. We proudly boast over 400 members. Chapters include: Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Chi,
Phi Beta Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha, and Sigma Nu
Sororities:
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta
Sigma Theta, Delta Zeta, Kappa Delta, and
Zeta Phi Beta
£ Engage in campus living – Attend residence hall programs £ Cheer on the Chargers – Attend athletic events £ Seek out on-campus employment and volunteer opportunities £ Look at the Student Events Calendar – uah.edu/studentevents Athletics Consisting of 14 NCAA varsity sports including the only Division I ice hockey program in the south, the Charger Athletics program is made up of over 230 student-athletes. Be a part of one of the largest student spirit group in our conference, the BLUE CREW. We cannot wait to see you wearing BLUE and WHITE! Don’t forget that admission to all UAH home games for students is free when you present your current Charger Card. uahchargers.com Charger Recreation Charger Recreation offers the opportunity to build camaraderie and character though club sports, competitive intramural leagues, and outdoor recreation. Players can create their own teams online or join any league as free agents. Outdoor recreation trips are planned on periodic weekends throughout the year. To learn more, visit imleagues.com/UAH, email recreation@uah.edu, or call (256) UAH-PLAY (824-7529). Commuter Student Network (CSN) Students living off-campus now have a community to call their own. The CSN hosts events to make sure students living offcampus feel connected to UAHuntsville Student Life. Check out the Commuter Student Social during WOW to meet other commuting students.
Coming Soon to Campus Life You won’t believe what is opening in January 2014 – the new Charger Union! This will be THE place on campus for students to get involved, attend campus activities, and meet other students. Whether you are looking for a place to gather with friends over coffee or want to catch a movie at our new theater, the Charger Union will be the central place for fun and excitement on campus. See the progress and gain up-todate information at www.facebook.com/ChargerUnion.
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HEALTH SERVICES & COUNSELING
CAMPUS SAFETY
Student Health Services Students can receive health services in the Student Health Center located on the 2nd floor of the University Center in room 203. The Student Health Center provides a variety of health care services for students, including treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, immunizations, preventative health care services, health counseling, flu shots, and testing for illnesses.
The Police Department is a dedicated team of well-trained law enforcement professionals who are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for the entire UAHuntsville community. The department is staffed on a full-time basis and provides all on-campus law enforcement response as well as a range of crime prevention and community services. Some of these services include: Charger Security Escort Services, Vehicle Assists, Operation ID, and Rape Aggression Defense Training.
Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are preferred. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:15 am – 5:00 pm. The Student Health Center can be contacted at 256.824.6775. For more information visit uah.edu/SHC. Immunization Requirements To ensure the health and safety of our campus community, immunizations against communicable diseases are extremely important. All freshman, transfer, and international students admitted to UAHuntsville must provide an immunization form signed by a health care provider or an official document showing proof of vaccination. The student must also complete necessary tuberculosis screening as required by the university. All documentation is required prior to the beginning of classes. All vaccine forms and information are available online at uah.edu/SHC. Assistance with completing immunization requirements is available in the Student Health Center during Orientation or the Week of Welcome.
The Police Department is located in the Intermodal Parking Facility, Room 123. Emergency: 911 or 256.824.6911 Non-Emergency: 256.824.6596 Email: police@uah.edu Visit uah.edu/safety to learn more and to view safety reports. You can also find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UAHPD.
Measles Requirement – UAHuntsville requires all students to have had 2 doses of measles (rubella) vaccine. One dose must have been an MMR. Proof of immunity is also acceptable if a copy of the lab report is submitted with the medical form. Students 30 years of age and older may submit one MMR if the dose was received after 1980.
Parking Registration Employees and students who park a vehicle on campus may purchase their permits online anytime at parking.uah.edu, or in person at the UAHuntsville Police Department’s Parking Management Office. Permits are no longer automatically billed to a student’s account.
Meningitis Requirement - A meningitis vaccination is required for all first-time freshmen and all students living in the residence halls.
After the permit purchase has been made online the student can elect to have the permit mailed to them or they may pick it up at the Parking Management Office between the hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
Tuberculosis Screening and Testing Policy – All new students are required to have tuberculosis screening in the United States within 12 months prior to classes beginning. Student Health Insurance Students can purchase a Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan. See a Student Health Center representative during Orientation or the Week of Welcome for more information or visit uah.edu/SHC. Counseling Center The Counseling Center is an office staffed by professional counselors trained to help students discover ways to cope with challenges in living. Counselors support the educational process by assisting students in their academic, personal, and social development. Services are FREE to currently enrolled students. Services are confidential and in accordance with the ethical guidelines of the American Counseling Association. Visit uah.edu/counseling for more information.
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Students may purchase a second permit. The student is required to come to the Parking Management Office for this purchase. If a student pays the parking fee, receives a permit, and decides not to bring a vehicle to the campus, he/she is eligible for a full parking fee refund within 30 days of the beginning of the semester. Students who seek a refund must bring their parking permit to the UAHuntsville Police Department/Parking Management Office and complete a refund affidavit. After 30 days from the beginning of the semester, no refunds will be granted. Crisis Notification Students are urged to register for UAlert. This is a multi-tiered notification system – email, text, voicemail, and UAH social media keeps you up to date on all University- and weatherrelated notifications. Register today at uah.edu/ualert.
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION When do I pay my university bill? The University’s Bursar Office will generate bills after your successful enrollment prior to the start of classes. A message will be sent to your UAHuntsville email address notifying you that your bill is available on the Banner Self-Service site register.uah.edu. Remember that you must know your student identification number to access your electronic bill. You may review your billing statement at any time after you have registered by visiting the Banner Self-Service website at register.uah.edu. All fees are due by 5:00 pm on the first official day of the term. All accounts not paid in full by the deadline will be assessed a $50 late fee. Tuition may be charged to VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover or paid by cash or personal check. UAHuntsville also offers payment plans. Please visit the Bursar website at bursar.uah.edu or call 256.824.2732. University Bills Generate (By Semester) Term
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The Office of Student Financial Services Located in the University Center, room 212, The Office of Student Financial Services provides information and services to help finance the cost of education at UAHuntsville. Available financial assistance opportunities include grants, loans, scholarships, work-study employment, and veteran’s education assistance programs. The staff is dedicated to ensuring that families receive the maximum financial assistance available by providing access to resources and information related to financing the costs of education. The office is open Monday – Friday, 8:15 am – 5:00 pm. Visit financialaid.uah.edu for more information. COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The Technical Assistance Group (TAG) TAG provides computer and network support to the UAHuntsville community. To check out services offered by TAG you can visit their Help Desk located in Salmon Library or visit uah.edu/its/services/tag/welcome. UAHuntsville Email Account Google Apps is the official email, calendar, and personal web space service for UAHuntsville. Each Google Apps account includes over 25GB of storage and the suite of core applications includes: Email, Calendar, Drive, Sites, Talk, and Groups. You are encouraged to check your UAHuntsville email regularly to receive official communication from the university.
Visit google.uah.edu to access your UAHuntsville Google Apps account. Banner Self-Service Banner (SSB) is how students access the online student information system (Banner). You can register for classes, pay your university bill, and update your personal contact information. Banner Self-Service also allows you to view current term schedules, grades, and financial aid status. Visit register.uah.edu to learn more. ANGEL UAHuntsville uses the ANGEL learning management system. Instructors will post course information and more using the ANGEL software. Visit angel.uah.edu for more information. Computer & Software Recommendations The wireless network is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP (Home and Pro), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Apple Macintosh OS X operating systems. Linux is not officially supported at this time, though many Linux users report being able to access the wireless network. Antivirus software is mandatory for all computers connected to the network. Users who do not already have antivirus software installed on their computers can obtain a FREE copy of McAfee antivirus software from TAG. Desktop computers are fully supported, but many students find that a laptop/notebook computer is more versatile. Your major department or college should be able to provide more specific information regarding system requirements and software used in your coursework. For maximum compatibility, UAHuntsville recommends Microsoft Office for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and other basic computing tasks. Visit uah.edu/its to learn more.
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CHARGER COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES
ALCOHOL AWARENESS
When you arrive on campus you will be taking on new responsibilities and making many decisions for the first time. It’s important that you understand the community expectations and ethical standards of campus life.
In Alabama, it is illegal to possess or consume alcoholic beverages if you are under the age of 21. At UAHuntsville, underage drinking is always prohibited. Prior to attending your first class you are required to complete the online alcohol awareness program called AlcoholEDU. Information about this online module will be provided to you at orientation, along with instructions on how to access the module. A module is also available for parents and families. The University also provides education, programs, and policies that help to empower students to make responsible decisions about using alcohol.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT The Student Code of Conduct helps to ensure the rights and responsibilities of all students are being upheld and it communicates the expectations of every student’s membership within the university community. You can find the Student Code of Conduct at uah.edu/student-affairs/student-policies.
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