University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 2015-2016 Guide For Parents

2015–2016A GUIDE FOR FAMILIES

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contents

| UMass Dartmouth GuideComprehensive advice and information for student success

4 | Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

6 | The Academic Experience

8 | Athletics & Recreation

9 | Billing

10 | Career Development Center

11 | Center for Religious & Spiritual Life

12 | Computing Services (CITS)

14 | Corsair Lingo

16 | Campus Map

18 | Dining Services

19 | Financial Aid, Student Employment, & Federal Work Study

20 | Health, Counseling, & Insurance

22 | Housing & Residential Education

23 | Parking Services

23 | University Police

24 | Transportation Services

25 | Student Conduct & Dispute Resolution

26 | Student Life

27 | UMass Pass

28 | Academic Calendar

30 | Campus Resources & Contact Information

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Dear Parents and Families,

You have just become members of a much bigger family — the UMass Dartmouth Family! The University’s students, faculty, staff, and administration welcome you to our dynamic campus community where your sons and daughters will thrive academically, socially, culturally, physically, and spiritually.

Like you, we are dedicated to your sons and daughters’ development as whole persons — individuals who can think critically, act decisively, care compassionately, and live ethically. We know that they will experience joy, excitement, and pride in their

accomplishments, as well as, occasional stress and frustration. We also know that you will experience the highs and lows of their lives in ways that only parents can.

There are many people on campus that can help you and your son or daughter as you face the challenges of young adulthood together. As adults, it’s important that students find the answers to questions and the solutions to problems on their own. However, we realize that there are still times when they will need your guidance and support.

This guide will assist you in that effort by providing you with lots of helpful information about UMass Dartmouth.

WELcOME to the University of MassachUsetts DartMoUth


From academics and career development to Corsair lingo and traditions, we hope that you will find everything you need to help your sons and daughters get the most from their experience on campus.

UMass Dartmouth is a vibrant public university that provides a personalized academic environment where our faculty’s scholarly research and creative activities are interwoven with the undergraduate experience. In addition, the Student Affairs staff, led by Dr. David Milstone, is dedicated to delivering high quality, co-curricular programs and services that support and challenge students in actualizing their full potential as

responsible, engaged, and successful citizen leaders in a global environment.

Take some time to review the Family Guide. Get to know the ins and outs of campus life and strategies for navigating the sometimes complex administrative structure. Feel free to contact Dr. Milstone or me with questions, ideas, or concerns. Once you become aware of how much UMass Dartmouth has to offer your sons and daughters, you’ll be as excited to be a Corsair as they are.

Sincerely,

Cynthia E. CummingsAssistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs ■



At UMass Dartmouth, faculty and staff want students to strive for excellence.

To help students meet this goal, the University offers diverse resources across campus. Many students arrive at college without a definite career direction and many will change majors while in college. UMass Dartmouth students do not have to declare a major until they have earned 45 credits. All students are assigned an academic advisor, who guides them by recommending classes that fulfill requirements. Students who have not declared a major are able to explore the broad range of subject areas that UMass Dartmouth has to offer.

Degree programs, offered across the region and online, are designed to meet the needs and aspirations of students while engaging with faculty in the social and economic development of the community. With dozens of major subject areas leading to 51 bachelor’s, 25 master’s and 12 doctoral degrees (including the Juris Doctor), and the Commonwealth’s only public law school, UMass Dartmouth offers a vast and diverse array of world class educational opportunities within reach for full and part-time students.

Students will find that they will be doing more reading, studying, and class preparation than they did in high school. Students will spend around 15 hours a week in the classroom and will be expected to spend two to three times as much time preparing materials and studying outside the classroom.

They will find that time management and organizational skills are critical. To support students’ academic needs, UMass Dartmouth also provides resources that will help maximize their potential.

The Academic Resource Center offers academic assistance. Tutors at the Center help students with writing papers, understanding course material, preparing for exams, and improving study skills. At no cost, the Center offers peer tutoring, study groups and study partners, workshops on academic issues, as well as individualized assessments.

The Reading and Writing Center now offers a “How to” workshop series, which focuses on university-level academics. The workshops will help students learn to adjust their reading style to college-level material, edit their own papers, document citations in any style, and write an effective resume and personal statement.

Our mission is to cultivate a university experience for students that promotes success in their life pursuits. The Center for Access & Success serves as a faculty resource in offering students equity and excellence in education, maximizing each student’s educational potential while helping him or her develop and maintain independence. The Center’s philosophy is one that encourages self-awareness, self-determination, self-advocacy, and independence.

The Center works with faculty, staff, and students on campus to ensure that

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appropriate academic adjustments are made that allow all students equity inside the classroom. Students who have documented disabilities on our campus are afforded a variety of services to accommodate their individual disabilities. UMass Dartmouth strives to ensure complete access to University academic programs. Schedule an appointment with us to discuss your individual needs.

UMass Dartmouth is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all students. Students who have disabilities on our campus are offered a variety of services to accommodate his/her disability so that students will have complete access to University academic programs. This is in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and other relevant state and federal legislation policies, with respect to making reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aides

available for eligible qualified students with disabilities.

Services available through The Center for Access and Success include:

• note taking

• exam accommodations which include extended time (quizzes and exams), use of a computer, a reader and/or scribe, separate evaluation of in-class assignments and exams to exclude spelling

• use of tape recorder in the classroom

• front row/preferred seating

• sign language interpreters

• advocacy and mediation

• priority registration

Please note: The Center for Access & Success does not provide Personal Care Assistant services. ■



UMass Dartmouth offers a variety of athletics, fitness, and recreational departments that will meet any student’s needs. Want to keep that “freshman 15” off? The UMass Dartmouth Fitness Center provides programs for the entire UMass Dartmouth community in the areas of strength and conditioning, general fitness, recreation, and aerobics. Students and employees are given the opportunity to maintain their health and relieve stress in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Planning on playing a sport? UMass Dartmouth offers one of the most extensive NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic programs in New England. In addition to being highly competitive in the

Corsairs uniform, our 25 teams are central to the educational mission of UMass Dartmouth. In addition to celebrating our students’ athletic success, we also take pride in the academic success of our student-athletes! Our student athletes earn academic achievement at a rate that often exceeds our student population at large. In addition to intercollegiate sports, we offer a popular intramural sports program with something for everyone — from indoor soccer, volleyball, dodgeball, kickball, wiffleball, and more. Seven hundred participants are involved in at least one intramural program. ■

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UMass Dartmouth utilizes electronic billing. Students receive an email to their UMD email account notifying them that an invoice has been generated. Invoices are sent electronically early in July for the fall semester and are due by mid August. Bills for the spring semester are also sent electronically early in December and are due by mid January. Specific due dates are printed on the invoice.

All payments can be made by check, money order, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover, either by mail or in person (at the University Enrollment Center located on the first floor of the Administration building). Credit card payments can also be made online using the Make Online credit card payment link on the UMass Dartmouth

BILLInGCoin website accessed through the portal my.umassd.edu. Please be aware that any payments made using the Make Online credit card payment link will not appear on your student account for 24 hours. Checks should be made payable to UMass Dartmouth and include your Student ID number as listed on the student invoice.

Past due balances will prevent students from registering for classes and/or changing their classes during the Add/Drop period.

Students may grant access to parent/designee with COIN and create a username and password for the parent/designee account. Available at www.umassd.edu/coin. ■


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Successful career planning is a lifelong process. With the help of the Career Development Center, students can plan their career path, set career goals and work toward successful professional futures while they are pursuing their academic degrees.

Private career counseling and on-line resources (www.umassd.edu/career) are available to help students create effective resumes and cover letters, search for job and internship opportunities, practice interview skills, design a career path, explore their future careers or choose the best major to set them on their way toward achieving their professional goals.

Many career events are offered throughout the year, including the annual Career Expo, the Business Career Night, the Engineering and Technologies Job Fair and Work’n Serve Job Fair. At these events, students have the opportunity to meet recruiters interested in offering valuable internship or professional opportunities for their particular major. Students can present their resumes, practice their networking skills, and even have on-the-spot interviews.

Workshops are held throughout the year to help students develop the soft skills that make them successful throughout their lifetime. Students can learn professional etiquette, dressing and interviewing for success, networking for success, and more. ■

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The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life provides, for students who are interested in participating in a faith community, many student religious groups.

We include:

• Buddhist Student Advising

• Catholic Campus Ministry (including the Newman Catholic Student Association)

• Protestant Campus Ministry (including CRU Christian Fellowship and Intervarsity)

• Hillel-Jewish Student Organization

• Hindu Campus Ministry

• PLACES (Pagan Students on Campus)

• Muslim Student Association

• UMD Interfaith Council

When called upon, we provide interfaith spiritual support and ceremony. We also provide a means for the recognized professional religious leaders serving the university community, including priests, ministers, rabbis, pastors, swamis, and others to come together to support and foster an informed, caring, and supportive campus community for students of all backgrounds and beliefs, and to promote a greater sense of meaning and purpose in students’ lives.

In addition, the Center serves as a resource for the university community to facilitate and encourage interfaith dialogue and interaction; to advocate for students’ religious freedom, pride, and education; to provide peer ethical accountability to all its members; to provide a central location for referral to pastoral counseling; and to facilitate communication regarding religious issues.

We are part of the Student Affairs Office. ■

cEnTER FOR RELIGIOUS & spiritUal life



UMass Dartmouth offers an extensive array of computing and information technology and support services. Wireless access points are positioned throughout the campus in locations that include classrooms, labs, campus center, library, dining facilities, and outdoor seating areas.

CITS provides access and support to essential resources including email, internet access, print services, digital library services, and much more. All new students will be provided with a UMass Dartmouth account (UMassD Logon) once they have been accepted and deposited. Email is the official means of communication at UMass Dartmouth, so students should activate their account as soon as possible and check their email often. The Learning Commons, located on the first floor of the newly renovated library, provides access to computers, group study locations, printing, as well as assistance with technology and library related questions.

Additional computing facilities are also

located on the second floor of the library and in the liberal arts building.

There are a number of other technology resources available to our students including:

Virtual Computer Lab (VCL)Remote access to University licensed software form any computer with internet access

Atomic LearningOnline application training freely available 24/7

ResTech Service DeskExpanded support for student computer systems located in Elmwood Hall, one of the first year residence halls

And more… www.umassd.edu/cits

For assistance please contact the Learning Commons Service Desk at (508) 999-8884 or [email protected]. ■

cOMpUTInG SERvIcES (cits)

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Arnie: This is our Corsair mascot, Arnie (pronounced ‘Arrrrrnie’)! In case you’re wondering, a corsair is a type of pirate. However, you should know corsair is another word for someone who’s on a course or journey. You can find him at all types of events on campus.

CC/Campus Center: Commuter Café, UMass Pass, Career Development Center, Parking, Student Affairs, Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership, Center for Women, Gender, & Sexuality, Center for Religious & Spiritual Life, WUMD Radio Station, University Club, and Campus Store. Most students run through this building at least once a day.

CCB: The Charlton College of Business. The very nice building behind the library. Commuter Café: Also known as the commuter cafeteria. This eatery is open to all students, faculty, and staff; it is located in the Campus Center.

CVPA: The College of Visual and Performing Arts building. Many of the Art related classes occur in this building. In the main lobby of the building there is a small art gallery where students and traveling artists exhibit their work. Also contains the music studios. (See Star Store.)

DA (Desk Attendant): A student who sits at the front desk of a residence hall and monitors students entering and exiting the building. Dion: The furthest building from any housing on campus. Many science classes are held here, it’s connected to “SENG.”

Foster: The Foster Administration Building is one of the main administrative buildings on campus. The Financial Aid office, Student Employment Office, Enrollment Center, Academic Advising Center, Registrar’s Office, and other University business offices are located there. It is adjacent to the Campus Center.

HR: Human Resources. If your student works on campus he or she will need to talk to them as they complete students’ paperwork. They can be found on the 2nd floor in the Foster Administration Bldg.

HRE: Housing and Residential Education. Main office is located in Oak Glen Hall.

LARTS: The Liberal Arts building contains the College of Arts and Sciences, several academic department offices, the Reading and Writing Center, the College Now program, and computer labs. Typically, Math, Psychology, English, History,

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Economics, Political Science, and Foreign Language classes are taught there.

The Marketplace/Res: Also known as the residential cafeteria. This is the primary eatery for students who live on campus.

OL (Orientation Leader): An upper-class student that knows the “ins and outs” of the campus, from food, to sporting events, to activities and student clubs. A great resource for new students, as they were once new themselves!

Quad: The residential area specifically designated for freshman. Living in the freshman quad provides special programs to help guide new students through the first year. Professional staff and student Resident Assistants (RAs) live in the quad to help with questions and problems.

RA (Resident Assistant): Upper-class students who live in the residence halls. They are a resource to students; they build community, enforce rules and regulations, and provide guidance with roommate issues, class schedules, and transition issues.

RD (Resident Director): Professional staff members who manage a Residence Hall. They are responsible for supporting residents, developing a community,

handling student conduct issues, and performing various administrative tasks. The RDs also supervise the RAs.

SENG: Academic building attached to the library on one side and Dion on the other. This building contains the sciences, the College of Engineering, and business classes as well.

SRA (Senior Resident Assistant): A leader among RAs, who also takes on additional responsibilities.

Star Store: Opened in 2001 for the College of Visual and Performing Arts. This state-of-the-art facility is located in downtown New Bedford and is home to hundreds of artists working in a variety of disciplines. The Star Store is also home to the University Art Gallery, which features exhibitions of local, national, and international renowned artists.

The Tower: The Campanile (found in the center of campus) might never have been built had it not been designated a “communication tower”. Rudolph and others felt strongly that this would be an important structure that added to the aesthetic appeal of the campus. It is a focal point that enforces many of the lines, angles and other visual cues found on all the buildings. ■






First-Year resident students choose from four different meal plans. Each plan offers a different number of meals per week, Corsair Cash, and Guest Passes.

The Marketplace, the Resident Dining Hall, offers a full salad and deli bar, all day breakfast, and hot entrée stations including a station for our vegetarian and vegan populations.

Corsair Cash can be used at the various retail locations around campus, including

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the Corsair Café, Center Food Court, Library Café, Maple Ridge Grill, and Birch Grill.

All students have access to nutrition services with a registered dietitian for free. The dietitian will assist students with finding foods in the Resident Dining Hall and retail outlets around campus to meet their needs. Interested students should call Health Services (508) 999-8982 to schedule an appointment with the dietitian. ■


A student’s education is a significant and worthwhile investment. UMass Dartmouth is committed to keeping the costs of a world-class education within reach for our students. An important tool for students is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). In order to receive maximum consideration for financial aid, the FAFSA must be filled out by March 1st.

Assistance also comes in a variety of forms from scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. This is based on both financial need and high school academic performance. Students with a 3.75 high school GPA and combined SAT 1 match up score of at least 1400 are eligible for the competitive Commonwealth Scholarship. In addition, the Endeavor Scholars Program provides opportunities for academically talented students who have a strong interest in leadership and service. Both scholarships cover tuition, mandatory fees, room, and board.

Only students enrolled in or accepted for enrollment at the University are eligible to work on campus. Graduate and undergraduate students must be registered as a degree candidate or in

a qualified certificate program. There are two kinds of student employment on campus: Federal Work-Study and non work-study. Essentially they are the same, except for the source of funding.

Federal Work-Study jobs are funded by the Federal government and are available only to students who have Work-Study as part of their financial aid award. Non work-study jobs are funded by the hiring department and are available to all students who wish to work on campus. While students may have more than one job on campus, they may have only one Federal Work-Study job.

There are many types of jobs available for both Federal Work-Study and non work-study employees. Students have the opportunity to work for a variety of employers, both on and off campus. It is up to the student to find a job. The Student Employment Office is here to support the job search but it does not do placement. The Student Employment web page has information pertaining to working on campus at www.umassd.edu/financialaid/studentemp. ■

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Student Health Services (SHS) can assist students with their health needs. Health care is given by registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and a physician. All enrolled students who pay the student health fee, including commuters, are eligible to be seen at SHS.

If students are ill when SHS is closed, they should consult SHS’s home page. The page includes information regarding self-care, local hospitals and walk-ins, and the nurse practitioner on-call service. Resident students can contact their resident assistants who will help them get the care they need. For an on-campus emergency students should call public safety at (508) 999-9191.

The Counseling & Student Development Center provides a range of services to help students develop improved coping skills to address emotional, interpersonal, and academic concerns. The Counseling

& Student Development Center provides individual, couples and group counseling, and psychiatric services. The Counseling & Student Development Center offers primarily short-term counseling, and will help students obtain referrals to community-based services when they need specialized or longer-term services.

Counseling services are provided by licensed psychologists, licensed mental health counselors, and advanced doctoral or master’s level trainees under the close supervision of our licensed staff. Incoming First Year Students who are already in treatment for mental health conditions are encouraged to make an appointment with the Counseling & Student Development Center during August. The first semester of college is a huge adjustment and the Counseling & Student Development Center can provide support that makes a major difference in how well that semester goes.

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For more information, please visit www.umassd.edu/counseling/forstudents. Massachusetts law (SHIP) requires that students taking 3/4 to full-time credits must have an insurance that meets certain basic requirements and is billable in the Dartmouth area. If it is not, then the school insurance plan must be purchased. Many students are covered by their family insurance plan and choose to waive coverage under the school insurance. All matriculated students taking 3/4 to full-time credits, with at least one class taken on campus, are eligible to enroll in the school insurance. Students must complete an online waiver through their COIN accounts every year stating whether or not they will be taking the school insurance. For further information regarding insurance requirements go to the SHS home page.

UMass Dartmouth requires that all full-time students, resident students, international students, and nursing and medical laboratory science majors complete an immunization/health form and submit the form to SHS. These forms must be returned to SHS by August 15th (late acceptances) for fall acceptance and January 15th for the spring acceptance, or 30 days after acceptance. Failure to comply will adversely affect the student’s admission and result in a hold on the student’s registration. In addition, residential students will not be allowed to continue living in the residence halls.

For further information regarding specific immunization requirements and to download the forms, please go to the SHS home page to download and complete the health history and immunization forms orgo to: umassd.medicatconnect.com. ■


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The Residential Education program promotes a living-learning philosophy that encompasses community living in an educational and cultural setting. Community living helps to provide personal growth and the support that a student needs during his/her college years. Living on campus is the best way to get the complete college experience.

First-year students live in the-first year quad on the perimeter of Ring Road, just a short walk from classes. The quad features four residential halls with suite-style living — most rooms are doubles, although singles, triples, and quads are also offered. Buildings are co-ed, but each suite (and its bathroom) is assigned by gender. Each building is staffed by trained Residential Assistants and professional, live-in Resident Directors. The RAs’ rooms are strategically located to respond to student needs.

RAs are also responsible for planning activities that are of social, educational, and cultural interest to students in their living area. RAs provide students with information, refer students to professional staff, and serve as a resource to students. Every first-year residence hall room features a telephone line with voicemail, high-speed internet access, furniture, and a card swipe security system. Unlimited laundry is included in the room cost. Our campus also offers two sophomore residence halls, Oak Glen and Pine Dale Halls, with a mix of suite-style and double-loaded hallways. Most rooms are doubles, and feature central air-conditioning. For Junior and Senior students, the Woodland Halls feature fully-furnished four-bedroom apartments, while Cedar Dell offers independent townhouse-style living. A recreation area with regulation-size basketball courts, sand volleyball pit, and a roller hockey rink is nearby. ■

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Is the campus safe? Student safety and security is our top priority! The Department of Public Safety is a 24/7 presence on campus; we are a sworn accredited police department by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission.

Our police force is Massachusetts Criminal Justice Academy-trained and receives annual instructions in first aid and CPR. Emergency “call boxes” and student escort programs keep our community safe while on campus after dark, and our “myAlert” text messaging and central public address system instantly sends out campus-wide notifications in case of a major emergency. Massachusetts law applies across campus. ■

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pARkInG servicesAll students, including first year students, are allowed to bring a car to campus.

Parking decals can be purchased online at parking.umassd.edu or at Parking Services located on the ground floor of the Campus Center. Contact Parking Services via email at [email protected] or call (508) 999-8121 for questions. ■


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No car? No problem! We are dedicated to providing swift, comfortable travel across campus and into the local community throughout the day and night. We are located in the Residents’ Dining Hall building beside the Frederick Douglass Unity house.

Wheelchair Capable VehiclesTransportation services can be arranged for injured, disabled, and handicapped students via our wheelchair-capable vehicles.

The LoopThe LOOP is a free service for students to travel between the main campus and the Star Store in downtown New Bedford.

Local Bus RoutesThe Southeastern Regional Transportation

TRAnSpORTATIOn services

authority (SRTA) bus routes also include UMass Dartmouth and are offered to students at a discounted rate.

UMass Dartmouth has also entered a partnership with DATTCO to provide transportation from the University directly to and from Taunton and South Station in Boston. The buses run Sunday through Saturday numerous times throughout the day. This provides the students as easy way to go home and greater access to educational opportunities and internships.

Zip CarZipcar is a car sharing service available to students wishing to rent a vehicle.

For more information, visit www.umassd.edu/transportation or call (508) 999-9176. ■

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The office of Student Conduct and Dispute Resolution is responsible for overseeing the development, distribution, and enforcement of University student conduct regulations, as well as publishing the Student Code of Conduct. Its purpose is to foster the development of community standards and individual behavior through education, with an emphasis on policies, procedures, student rights, and responsibilities. Students at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are expected to exercise self-discipline and maintain a high standard of honesty and moral conduct.

All students are expected to act in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or upon the educational process. The University respects the laws and ordinances of the civil jurisdiction within which it lies and is not to be considered a sanctuary from state or federal law. Students found responsible for unacceptable conduct will be subject to the complete range of sanctions and penalties provided in the Student Conduct Policies and Procedures. Conduct, occurring on or off campus, that violates this Code of Conduct or adversely affects

the University and/or the University community may be subject to discipline. The University has special concern for incidents in which students are subject to physical assault or harassment based on religion, gender, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

All students are responsible for knowing their rights and responsibilities described in the Student Code of Conduct. Students may not claim ignorance of a violation of the Code of Conduct on the grounds of a lack of awareness. www.umassd.edu/studentaffairs/departments/studentconductanddisputeresolution ■

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The Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership (SAIL) Office is proud to sponsor Weekend and Late-Night programming for students. From poker nights, dances, and pub nights to trips to New York City and the Providence Performing Arts Center for a Broadway show, we have something for everyone. We also have a variety of student organizations that students can join that provide ways for students to meet others with similar interests and get more involved on campus. And our Donald C. Howard Leadership Program is devised to give students leadership experience and training that will help develop our students’ leadership potential and make them stronger candidates in their fields of study after graduation. ■

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UMass Pass is the official University identification card. It provides access for everything — from checking out books at the library to accessing the athletic center to eating at the dining hall. It’s the “way to pay” for everything on campus and off. The UMass Pass is a student’s “passport to life” at UMass Dartmouth.

There are two different monetary accounts that can be accessed through the UMass Pass: UM Dollars and the Food Account. UM Dollars can be used all over campus and off campus; the Food Account can be used at on-campus dining locations. UM Dollars is the convenient, cashless way to pay on and off campus. UM Dollars can be used for textbooks and school supplies. The area’s most popular businesses accept UM Dollars, including restaurants, delivery, and more. To use it, simply deposit money into the UM Dollars account and the balance will decline with

each purchase made. Students use it to eat at favorite on-campus dining locations, work out in the Athletic Center, and pay for library fees and health services.

The Food Account can be used at all the main campus’ Dining Services locations. The “Snack Allowance” is the term used for the funds that are automatically applied to students’ accounts when they sign up for a meal plan.

Go to UMasspass.com to:

• Add Funds

• Deactivate card if Lost/Stolen

• Monitor account on your UMass Pass

Contact the UMass Pass office via email at [email protected] or call (508) 999-8134 for further questions. ■

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First Semester – Fall 2015

Tuesday, September 1 Convocation

Tuesday, September 1 Academic year commence

Wednesday, September 2 First Day of Classes

Monday, September 7 Labor Day Holiday–no classes

Wednesday, September 9 Last day to Add, Drop, or Audit

Wednesday, October 7 Last day to file Pass/Fail

Monday, October 12 Columbus Day Holiday–no classes

Tuesday, October 13 Follow Monday’s class schedule

Wednesday November 11 Veterans Day Holiday–no classes

Thursday, November 12 Last day to withdraw from a class

Wednesday, November 25 Thanksgiving recess begins after last class

Monday, November 30 Classes resume

Tuesday, December 8 Last day of Fall classes

Wednesday, December 9 Study Day

Thursday, December 10 Final exams begin

Wednesday, December 16 Final exams end

Intersession 2016

Monday, January 4 First day of Intersession classes

Second Semester – Spring 2016

Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday–no classes

Friday January 22 Last day/final exams of Intersession classes

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Monday, January 25 First Day of Classes

Friday, January 29 Last day to Add, Drop, or Audit

Monday, February 15 Presidents Day Holiday–no classes

Tuesday, February 16 Follow Monday’s class schedule

Friday, February 26 Last day to file Pass/Fail

Friday, March 11 Spring recess begins after last class

Monday, March 21 Classes resume

Friday, April 8 Last day to withdraw from a class

Monday, April 20 Patriots’ Day Holiday–no classes

Tuesday, May 3 Last day of spring classes

Wednesday, May 4 Study Day

Thursday, May 5 Final exams begin

Wednesday, May 11 Final exams end

Friday, May 13 Undergraduate and Graduate (Charlton College of Business) (morning) Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement (College of Engineering, College of Nursing, College of Visual & Performing Arts & SMAST) (afternoon)

Saturday, May 14 Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement (College of Arts & Sciences) (morning)

Monday, May 16 Final grades due

Monday, May 16 Graduate and Law School Commencement (morning) ■



Academic Advising Center (508) 999-8455

Academic Resource Center (508) 999-8709

Admissions (508) 999-8605

Alcohol/Drug Education (508) 910-6965(508) 999-9153

AthleticsInformation LineFitness CenterSports Information

(508) 999-8720(508) 910-6910(508) 910-6921(508) 999-8751

Bursar (508) 999-8832

Campus Store (508) 999-8190

Career Resource Center (508) 999-8661

Center for Access & Success (508) 999-8711

Center for Religious & Spiritual Life (508) 999-8872

Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality (508) 910-6567

Chancellor’s Office (508) 999-8004

CITS Help Desk (508) 999-8884

College Now (508) 999-8704

Continuing Education (508) 999-9202

Counseling & Student Development Center (508) 999-8650

Dining ServicesRetail Menu LineResident Menu Line

(508) 999-8147(508) 999-8177(508) 999-8998

Directions & Information (508) 999-8108

Equal OpportunityEqual Opportunity 24-Hour Line

(508) 999-8008(508) 910-6452

Financial Aid (508) 999-8643

Frederick Douglass Unity House (508) 999-9222

Health Services (508) 999-8982

cAMpUS RESOURcES & contact inforMation


Housing and Residential Education (508) 999-8140

International Student & Scholar Center (508) 910-6633

Library (508) 999-8750

New Student & Family Orientation (508) 910-6497

Pride Alliance (508) 999-8163

Public Safety Ticket Appeals

(508) 999-8107 (508) 999-8121

Registrar (508) 999-8615

Reservation Office (508) 999-8143

Student Activities, Involvement, & Leadership (508) 999-8127

Student Affairs (508) 999-8600

Student Conduct & Dispute Resolution (508) 999-9153

Student Employment (508) 999-8647

Student Government Association (508) 999-8154

The Torch (508) 999-8158

UMass Pass (508) 999-8134

University Enrollment Center (508) 999-8866

WUMD (508) 999-8149 ■


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