2020–2021 GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN FOR STUDENTS Welcome to the Pace family! I am confident that you and your student will find a home away from home on Pace University’s Pleasantville Campus. We offer a diverse array of experiences, programs, and services to help your student flourish, and this guide—as well as our Orientation program—is designed to support their first year at Pace. We are committed to their success. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions along the way! I look forward to seeing your student find their sense of belonging and live out our shared mission of Opportunitas. Please join us for Family Weekend on Saturday, October 3 for a fun-filled weekend of events. Go Setters! Sincerely,
Rachel S. Carpenter, Interim Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean for Students, Pleasantville
HOUSING INFORMATION Head online for the important information you need about on-campus housing: www.pace.edu/PLVFYhousing
What’s my student’s mailing address? Please use the format below when sending mail to a student on campus. All student mail is sent to the Elm Hall mailroom for students to pick up. Improperly addressed mail may be delayed or returned to sender. STUDENT’S NAME Pace University 861 Bedford Road C/O Elm Hall Pleasantville, NY 10570
Mail Services will email the student when a package or mail has been delivered to the campus, with instructions on how to retrieve their item.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What services are available to help students make a successful transition to college life? The Center for Academic Excellence (www.pace.edu/CAE) is the comprehensive academic support network at Pace University that can guide students through their academic and social transitions to college while helping them move forward to graduation. In addition, the Office of Student Development and Campus Activities (www.pace.edu/SDCA) helps students get connected to campus by offering a variety of programming and opportunities to get involved in clubs and organizations on campus.
Do you provide tutoring services for students? Free tutoring is available both in-person and online for specific subject areas and no appointment is necessary. For more information, visit the Learning Center website at www.pace.edu/tutoring. How do I view and pay my student’s bill? Your student will receive a bill online on their MyPace Portal. Bills are emailed approximately four weeks before the scheduled payment date. You can learn more about billing and payments at www.pace.edu/billing.
How do students get involved on campus?
What is FERPA?
The Office of Student Development and Campus Activities provides an array of student groups and educational, social, and professional development co-curricular opportunities for students. Students can download the SetterSync app to obtain a list of student groups and information on upcoming meetings and events on campus. The Pulse, the weekly student newsletter, is also mailed directly to students’ email accounts every Monday. The Pulse provides information about upcoming events, opportunities for research and scholarships, and student profiles. Read the latest issue at www.pace.edu/pulse.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student’s education records. Once a student reaches 18 years of age or attends a postsecondary institution, the rights created by FERPA transfer from the student’s parents to the student. For more information on FERPA, visit www.pace.edu/FERPA.
How do students register for classes? At Orientation, students will meet with their academic advisor to review their schedule for the fall semester. In their first year, students will meet with their UNV 101 professor during advisement period to discuss class selection for the following semester. For more information about registration, visit www.pace.edu/registration.
Are students required to have health insurance? All full-time undergraduate and graduate domestic and international students must have health insurance. Students will automatically be enrolled in Pace’s accident/sickness plan when they register. You may waive the school’s insurance if you provide comparable proof of coverage. You can learn more about health insurance and waivers at www.pace.edu/health-insurance. Are meal plans required? All full-time residents and commuters are required to purchase a campus meal plan. You can learn more at www.pace.edu/dining.
PLEASANTVILLE CAMPUS CONTACTS The Essential Guide, which includes a full list of campus resources, offices, and services with descriptions and contact information, will be given to your student during Orientation. Here is a selection of contacts that most parents and families find valuable: In an emergency, contact the Pleasantville Office of Safety and Security at (914) 773-3400, available 24/7. Vincent Beatty Executive Director Safety and Security Westchester (914) 773-3700
Alerie Tirsch Assistant Dean for Students and Director of Residential Life and Housing Westchester atirsch@pace.edu (914) 597-8777
Advising Center for Exploring Majors www.pace.edu/exploringmajors First-year students: (914) 773-3756 Transfer students: (914) 773-3757
Counseling Center www.pace.edu/counseling (914) 773-3710
Athletics and Recreation paceuathletics.com (914) 773-3411
Financial Aid www.pace.edu/financial-aid (877) 672-1830, option 1 financialaid@pace.edu
Auxiliary Services For student IDs, Bank Mobile refund, campus dining, and meal plan information www.pace.edu/auxiliary-services (877) 722-3431 Campus Chaplain (914) 844-8304 chaplain@pace.edu Career Services www.pace.edu/career-services (914) 773-3415 Center for Community Action and Research (CCAR) www.pace.edu/ccar (914) 773-3539 Community Standards and Compliance www.pace.edu/student-handbook (914) 773-3168 Commuter Life www.pace.edu/commuter-life (914) 773-3767
Dean for Students www.pace.edu/student-affairs (914) 773-3351
First-Year Experience Office www.pace.edu/firstyear (914) 773-3756 Information Technology Services www.pace.edu/its (914) 773-3333 Library library.pace.edu (914) 773-3381 Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX Compliance (914) 923-2610 amiles@pace.edu Office of Multicultural Affairs www.pace.edu/multiculturalaffairs-westchester (914) 773-3628 Office of Sexual and Interpersonal Wellness (914) 597-8783 fire@pace.edu
Office of Student Accessibility Services www.pace.edu/counseling/studentaccessibility-services (914) 773-3710 Office of Student Assistance www.pace.edu/OSA (877) 672-1830 Pforzheimer Honors College www.pace.edu/honors-college (914) 773-3848 Residential Life and Housing www.pace.edu/housing (914) 597-8777 Student Development and Campus Activities (SDCA) www.pace.edu/sdca (914) 773-3767 Student Learning Assistance www.pace.edu/tutoring (914) 773-3721 Transportation www.pace.edu/transportation (914) 923-2695 University Health Care For first aid, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, physical examinations, and women’s health www.pace.edu/health (914) 773-3760
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES 2020–2021* August 1
P scores and college credits from high school and final high A school transcript due to Admission
August 1
Fall 2020 tuition payment is due
August 1
Immunization records are due
September 15
Deadline to submit your Pace Study Abroad applications for spring semester Exchange programs and all Partner programs in France, Italy, and Spain
September 18
All meal plan upgrades and waivers are due
September 21
Health insurance waiver due
October 1
FAFSA application available to complete online
October 15
Deadline to submit your Pace Study Abroad application for spring semester (remaining) Partner programs and January Intersession
November 13
Pace Faculty-Led Programs–Spring 2021
November 15
FAFSA deadline for priority consideration of limited campus-based aid
February 15
Deadline to submit your Pace Study Abroad applications for fall semester Exchange programs
March 15
Deadline to submit your Pace Study Abroad application for Summer I and II
March 15
Deadline to submit your Pace Study Abroad application for fall semester Partner programs
April 15
Pace Faculty-Led Programs–Fall 2021
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* Dates subject to change due to COVID-19. For the latest information, please visit www.pace.edu/AcademicCalendar
