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The university is committed to the belief that an education involves more than attending class. While the acquisition of knowledge is a central part of the university experience, learning about others, about independence and leadership, and about living in a complex society are equally important. Student Affairs’ services and developmental programs reflect this philosophy.
For many undergraduates, the first introduction to ASU is through the recruitment and admission programs of Undergraduate Admissions. Personal contact with prospective students through high school and community college visits and through student visits on campus are some of the approaches that provide information about the academic programs and support services available at ASU. A primary goal of Undergraduate Admissions is to identify, inform, motivate, recruit, and enroll students from ethnic groups underrepresented at ASU. Orientation programs ease the students’ (and parents’) transition to the ASU campus. Undergraduate Admissions also coordinates and supports the ASU Parents Association. For more information about undergraduate admissions, call 480/965-7788, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/admissions. For more information about the ASU Parents Association, call 480/965-7625.
Pursuing a college education is an important life decision as well as a major financial investment. The cost of a college education can be a major concern for many students and their families. The ASU Student Financial Assistance Office is committed to helping students, within the limits of available funds, meet college costs. Options range from merit scholarships to financial aid awards--grants, loans, and employment.
Approximately two-thirds of ASU students rely on some form of financial assistance to meet their educational expenses. For more information, call 480/965-3355, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/fa.
Management of the registration system and maintenance of academic records are the primary responsibilities of the Office of the Registrar. Registration is available through SunDial, the ASU touch-tone registration and fee payment system, or in person at the UASB Registrar site, OASIS General Information site at ASU East, or Registration Services at ASU West. The Student Information System stores academic records and improves the quality of data used in academic advising. The Office of the Registrar coordinates applications for graduation and undergraduate readmission, course changes and scheduling, transcript services, applications for residency, and verification of enrollment. For more information, call 480/965-4747, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/registrar.
This office offers complete educational services for U.S. veterans and their eligible dependents. Counseling about admissions, registration, and veterans benefits is available. Veterans programs provide service by advising all interested veterans and dependents about educational benefits and their optimum use. Students must apply each semester to receive veterans benefits. The program also assists veteran students in obtaining suitable paid tutors, when needed, using their federal benefits. Students receiving veterans educational benefits are not eligible to receive pay for audited courses. Veterans must achieve satisfactory GPAs and semester hours progress toward their academic programs for continued educational benefits, as stated under Undergraduate Enrollment, “Satisfactory Academic Progress.” The university must report this progress to the Department of Veterans Affairs each term. Failure to maintain the minimum GPA established by the university and/or the veteran’s college may result in academic probation or disqualification. Although veterans may be eligible for educational benefits while on academic probation, benefits could be affected by a continuing probation status. The Veterans Services Section is located in SSV 148. For more information, call 480/965-7723.
Living in one of the ASU residence halls provides students the opportunity to make the most of their college experience. Special residential communities for freshmen, honors students, and students in particular academic areas offer opportunities and activities that enrich the educational experience.
The Freshman Year Experience program (see “Freshman Year Experience”) provides a unique environment of classrooms, live-in tutors, academic advisors, and other support services designed to help freshmen develop skills for success.
Because the demand for campus housing tends to exceed space availability in the residence halls, students are encouraged to apply for housing early (before March 1, 2003) for the best chance to live on campus for fall semester 2003. Housing is not guaranteed. Students must be admitted to ASU before applying for housing. Requests for specially modified rooms for students with disabilities should be noted on the application.
Students will receive residence hall application information with their admission certificate. For more information, visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/reslife, call 480/965-3515, or write to
Information about ASU Main optional meal plans may be obtained by calling 480/965-3464 or writing
On-campus housing at ASU East ranges from residence hall rooms for single students to two- to four-bedroom homes for students with families. A distinct freshman residence hall is available for students participating in ASU East’s Freshman Year Experience program. For more information, see ASU East, “Williams Campus Housing and Residential Life, call 480/727-1700, or access the Web site at www.east.asu.edu/sta/u-life/housing.
ASU students experience success through active involvement in learning and within their community. Student Development enhances student learning through academic support services and programs and encourages student involvement in the community through participation in cocurricular programs, clubs, employment, leadership opportunities, organizations, and service.
A student’s freshman year is a time to learn new ideas, meet new people, and grow as an educated citizen ready to contribute to the community. Freshman Year Experience (FYE) provides a strong foundation for all freshmen. The program fosters the student’s academic and personal success through academic support services, faculty interaction, and student involvement with the university community. FYE helps freshmen achieve academic success by coordinating services and programs in settings designed just for first-year students.
FYE features the following:
FYE is open to all freshmen regardless of their place of residence (on or off campus). Halls designated as FYE sites in 2002-2003 are Manzanita, Mariposa, Ocotillo, Palo Verde Complex, Sahuaro, San Pablo, and Sonora. For more information, call 480/965-6947, or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/fye.
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides academic support to ASU students through tutoring in most disciplines, Supplemental InstructionTM (SI), peer coaching, academic success workshops, and computer-assisted instruction. The LRC provides scheduled small-group tutoring to ASU students in all grade levels in approximately 100 courses, including math, languages, business, physics, chemistry, and computer science. SI provides students in traditionally challenging courses with the opportunity to meet with an SI leader, a student who has successfully completed the course, for collaborative study-skills sessions that focus on the course material.
The peer coaching program assists ASU students on or at risk of academic probation by providing a structured learning environment that focuses on helping students develop time- and stress-management skills. The academic success workshops offer the opportunity to develop general academic skills and college adjustment/survival skills such as coping with test anxiety, organizational skills, and critical thinking. Computer-assisted instruction is open to all ASU students, staff, and faculty, and addresses learning software applications, Internet use and research, and e-mail.
For more information, call the LRC at 480/965-6254, or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/lrc.
Co-Curricular Programs (CPP) encourage involvement by providing opportunities for student and faculty interaction outside the traditional classroom setting. Faculty from a variety of different disciplines collaborate with CCP to offer programs that foster dialogue, lead to the exchange of ideas, and provide out-of-class learning experiences. Each year, CCP sponsors a number of annual events, such as the Classic Film Series, the Student/Faculty Retreat, and the Last Lecture Series. In addition, CCP offers specialty programs geared toward the interests of students in various majors. The CCP Student Advisory Board assists in the development and promotion of programs for the campus community.
For more information on CCP programs or the Student Advisory Board, call 480/965-9600, or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/vpsa/partnerships.
Child and Family Services (CFS) provides resource and referral services to students, faculty, and staff. Information about the Campus Children’s Center (480/921-2737), Child Development Laboratory (480/965-7267), Child Study Laboratory (480/965-5320), and the College of Education Preschool (480/965-2510) may be obtained at CFS or by calling the programs directly. CFS maintains a child care referral database and coordinates workshops and discussion groups on child and elder care issues. CFS also provides information on child care subsidies, one-time emergency funds, and the location of infant care facilities. Educational materials and listings of additional on- and off-campus activities, programs, and services for children and their families are available at the CFS office, MU 14C.
For more information, call 480/965-9515, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/vpsa/family.
For specific information about child care at ASU East, call 480/727-1400; at ASU West, call 602/543-5437.
Located on the third floor of the Memorial Union, the Sun Devil Involvement Center provides opportunities for student involvement through clubs, coalitions, community service, fraternities and sororities, leadership, programming, and student government. For more information, call 480/965-2255, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/mu/sdic.
The Student Organization Resource Center provides opportunities for students to get involved with established campus organizations and helps students start new organizations. The center maintains a list of all registered groups, assists with the coordination of major events, and provides a resource desk where students can access information on student activities and leadership opportunities. Members of REACH, a student paraprofessional organization, staff an information desk and are available for outreach sessions. For more information, call 480/965-2255, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/clubs.
Student Leadership Programs (SLP) serve as a resource to students, faculty, and staff interested in individual and student organization leadership development. The SLP office serves a wide variety of leadership development resources, including a library complete with books, articles, and audio and visual materials; leadership seminars; and the Emerging Leaders Program, an eight-week interactive learning experience designed to introduce students to leadership opportunities at ASU. Staff is available for presentations; workshop facilitation; and advising, guidance, and coordination of efforts in leadership development. For more information, call 480/965-2255, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/mu/slp.
Leadership Development Classes. A series of leadership development classes are offered to provide students an opportunity through class activities, discussions, and experiences to understand leadership theories and models, to develop leadership skills, and to apply leadership knowledge through service and internships. For more information, access the Web site at www.asu.edu/mu/slp.
Involvement in a fraternity or sorority can be one of the most rewarding aspects of a student’s college experience. Fraternities and sororities provide opportunities for leadership development, academic success, campus involvement, community service, social interaction, brotherhood/sisterhood, and intramural participation. Nineteen fraternities are governed by the Interfraternity Council and 11 sororities hold memberships in the Panhellenic Council. The National Panhellenic Council offers six predominantly African American fraternities and sororities for involvement with community service, cultural learning, and a deep sense of tradition. The Hispanic Greek Council, three fraternities and three sororities, offers Hispanic students an opportunity to work on service projects, give back to the Latina/Latino culture, and network within the Hispanic community. In addition to the benefits of lifelong membership, many of the fraternities and sororities have chapter houses or residence hall floors that provide a rewarding living/learning option for their members. For more information, call Greek Life at 480/965-2255, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/mu/greeklife.
The Community Service Program strives to engage students, faculty, and staff in meaningful cocurricular service. Through the integration of academic studies with public service, the campus community is provided with intentional avenues to serve the societal needs of Valley communities. By engaging students in worthwhile service while promoting a lifelong commitment to citizenship and social justice, the Community Service Program not only augments curricular learning but also affords students the key opportunity to turn learning into social action.
For more information, visit the Community Service Program, located at the Sun Devil Involvement Center on the third floor of the Memorial Union, access the Web site at www.asu.edu/mu/community, or call 480/965-2255.
Short-Term Service Projects. The Community Service Program collaborates with Valley-wide agencies and campus entities to provide meaningful episodic service events such as Alternative Spring Break, the Fall Service Plunge, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Current information can be found in updated listings in the office and on the Web site on a weekly basis.
Cocurricular Service Learning Opportunity Clearinghouse. A detailed clearinghouse of information from more than 400 social service and nonprofit agencies across the Valley of the Sun offers information about internships, post-graduation opportunities, and long-term service. Students can use this resource to design a service experience that complements their academic, personal, and professional goals.
Cocurricular Service Learning in the Classroom. The Community Service Program works with faculty and instructors on campus to successfully integrate cocurricular service learning into the classroom setting. Information regarding courses that integrate cocurricular service learning is available for students, and the resources are open to students as they seek to meet course requirements.
Workshops and Skill-Building. Throughout the year, the Community Service Program offers workshops and presentations around service-related topics to develop strong campus leaders and exceptional civic leaders for the future. Topics may include servant leadership, volunteer management, event planning, and reflection. Workshop series information is available in the office.
Programming and Visual Arts (PVA) connects students with opportunities to participate in the visual arts and programming on campus. Programs supported by PVA include a student-run film committee, weekly comedy shows--Barren Mind Improv and Farce Side Comedy Hour--and an annual silent art auction, which showcases emerging ASU artists.
PVA also maintains the Memorial Union’s Art Collection. Located throughout the Memorial Union, this permanent collection is composed of paintings, fine art prints, photographs, sculptures, and tapestries. The collection includes works of faculty, alumni, and students from the ASU School of Art, as well as works of other recognized artists. For more information, call 480/965-2255, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/mu/pva.
The Memorial Union (MU) serves as the campus community center for students, faculty, staff, and guests of ASU. Opportunities for student involvement are abundant with programs and services that enhance the ASU experience. Students can connect through activities, clubs, community service, organizations, student government, and the arts.
A variety of student employment opportunities are available at the MU. Some of the student positions include administrative clerk, building manager, computer lab attendant, event assistant, information desk associate, and Sparky’s Den associate. The MU offers flexible work schedules to accommodate class schedules. Promotion from within the various work groups is encouraged.
The building’s features include an art café; computer lab and workroom; Internet stations; multipurpose meeting rooms; study and group work areas; and Sparky’s Den: a recreation center with bowling, billiards, and a video arcade.
Services provided in the MU include banking facilities and several ATMs, a card and gift shop, catering, infant care facilities, film developing, food venues, a general store, a hair salon, Internet stations, a music store, a post office, and a travel agency. For more information about any of these services or to explore employment, call the MU Information Desk at 480/965-5728, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/mu.
Student Life strives to enhance student learning and student achievement by fostering a positive, inclusive campus environment; providing services to meet the needs of a diverse student body; and empowering students to advocate for their needs and interests by developing leadership and life skills. Opportunities for leadership and community involvement help students prepare for their roles as responsible citizens. Students learn and sharpen their leadership skills through their involvement in student activities, workshops, community service, and student government. For more information, access the Web site at www. asu.edu/studentlife.
Adult Re-Entry Program. The Adult Re-Entry Program offers a variety of services to assist students age 25 and older in reaching their academic goals, such as preenrollment assistance, orientation, peer mentoring, resource and referral information, support groups, and scholarships. The Adult Re-Entry Center in MU 14 provides a welcoming environment for individual or group study. For more information, call 480/965-2252, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/studentlife/reentry.
Associated Students of Arizona State University (ASASU). ASASU is the student government of the university and the official representative of the student body in matters of university governance and budgeting. Through paid, volunteer, or elected positions, students can become active, contributing members of ASASU. Students can select from a wide variety of activities and services, including College Councils, Student Senate, Student Legal Assistance, Safety Escort Service, Co-op Bike Repair Service, Environmental Issues, Internships, and Homecoming and spring event committees. For more information, call 480/965-3161, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/asasu.
Danforth Chapel. Built in 1948 as a multifaith chapel and retreat for the university community to use for prayer, meditation, weddings, memorial services, baptisms, Bible study groups, and worship, Danforth Chapel continues to provide opportunities for those functions. The chapel is located on Cady Mall between the Memorial Union and Hayden Library. For more information, call 480/965-3570, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/studentlife/danforth.
Disability Resources for Students. Disability Resources for Students (DRS) facilitates equal access to educational and cocurricular programs, campus activities, career exploration, and employment opportunities for qualified ASU students with disabilities, ensuring they are provided with mandated reasonable and effective accommodations. A U.S. Department of Education TRIO Student Support Services Grant also allows DRS to incorporate a unique academic enhancement model into the disability support services program for 270 selected students with disabilities who meet TRIO eligibility requirements. Disability documentation is required and information regarding disabilities is confidential. DRS is located on the first floor of Matthews Center. For more information, call 480/965-1234 (voice) or 480/965-9000 (TTY), fax 480/965-0441, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/drs.
Educational Opportunity Center. This community outreach service focuses on first-generation, low-income individuals. The center offers vocational testing and guidance as well as assistance in application for admission, scholarships, and financial assistance at a postsecondary institution suited to a particular individual’s needs. Services are free, partially funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The center has a main office at 1000 East Apache Blvd., Suite 118, in Tempe and satellite offices around Maricopa County. For more information, call 480/894-8451, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/studentlife/eoc.
International Student Office. The International Student Office (ISO) is responsible for the administration and coordination of the ASU international student program. The ISO’s principal responsibilities and services include administrative support, counseling, initial orientation, visa administration, and campus and community activities that promote international awareness and enrich the educational experiences of students. The ISO is located in SSV 265. For more information, call 480/965-7451, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/studentlife/iso.
Multicultural Student Center. The Multicultural Student Center (MSC) supports the transition, retention, and graduation of multicultural students by engaging them in various support services and programs within a culturally affirming environment. University success courses, one-on-one guidance, consultation, and referral are offered to address the academic, personal, and cultural needs of multicultural students. The Hispanic Mother/Daughter Program and the Native American Achievement Program strive to increase the persistence and graduation rates of students within the Hispanic and American Indian communities. Summer opportunities, such as the Academic Program Promoting Leadership Enrichment and Service (APPLES) and the Native American Summer Institute, assist students with the transition and adjustment to university life. The Asian Lead Academy and Black Youth Recognition Conference provide outreach to the community in an effort to help junior high and high school students develop academically, personally, and professionally. The student coalitions, as well as other multicultural student organizations, provide cultural programming and academic support to African American, American Indian, Asian, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic/Latino, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and women student communities.
The MSC office is located in SSV 394. For more information, call 480/965-6060, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/studentlife/msc.
Student Advocacy and Assistance. Student Advocacy and Assistance guides students in resolving educational, personal, and other campus impediments toward successful completion of their academic goals. Student Advocacy and Assistance links students with appropriate university and community resources, agencies, and individuals; collaborates with faculty and staff in the best interest of the students; and follows through to bring efficient closure to student concerns. Student Advocacy and Assistance is located in Student Life, SSV 263. For more information, call 480/965-6547, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/studentlife/advocacy.
Student Judicial Affairs. Student Judicial Affairs oversees the review of conduct issues, involving both students and student organizations, as set forth by the Arizona Board of Regents Student Code of Conduct. This code is designed to balance the rights and needs of the individual with the responsibility of the individual to meet the needs of the community. Outreach and education are provided to students, faculty, and staff in areas such as student rights and responsibilities, campus and community standards, and university policies. Referrals for student conduct issues are accepted from faculty, staff, students, or observers. The Student Judicial Affairs designee reviews all referrals. Students who are found to have violated the Student Code of Conduct are subject to appropriate sanctions for student misconduct. Student Judicial Affairs is located in the Office of Student Life, SSV 263. For more information, call 480/965-6547, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/studentlife/judicial.
Student Legal Assistance. Student Legal Assistance counsels and advises students regarding their legal rights and responsibilities. This service is offered free of charge to currently enrolled ASU students. Notary services are also available. Typical consultation topics include auto-related
issues, criminal matters, debt, domestic relations, wills, towing and traffic violations, landlord/tenant issues, and miscellaneous issues. Student Legal Assistance is located in the Memorial Union, Room 329. For more information, call 480/965-6307, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/studentlife/legal.
Upward Bound Program. Upward Bound is a college preparatory program designed to increase the academic skills and motivational levels of participants (low income, potential first-generation college students) to encourage their completion of high school, as well as enrollment in and graduation from postsecondary institutions. The year-round program includes summer residential components funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The Upward Bound Program office is located in SSV 276. For more information, call 480/965-6483, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/studentlife/ub.
Veterans Upward Bound. This program is designed for low-income, first-generation veterans who wish to pursue postsecondary education but whose life experiences did not adequately prepare them for the educational requirements of today. College preparation instruction in writing, reading, mathematics, general science, study skills, and computer literacy are provided to suit each veteran’s individual needs. Veterans lacking a high school diploma can also prepare for obtaining their General Education Development (GED) while participating in Veterans Upward Bound. Interest inventory assessments and career advising are also available. All services are free, funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The Veterans Upward Bound office is located at 1000 East Apache Blvd., Suite 106, in Tempe. For more information, call 480/965-3944, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/studentlife/vub.
Counseling and Consultation offers a range of confidential, short-term counseling and psychological services for ASU students. Staff members are available to discuss any important personal concern a student may be facing, particularly issues related to the adjustment to university life. Professional help in the following areas is available: psychological issues, personal concerns, interpersonal issues, and crisis intervention. Counseling and Consultation staff members have a strong commitment to meeting the needs of students of color and nontraditional students. The Counseling Center staff consists of both male and female mental health professionals, including psychologists, counselors, psychiatric providers, and social workers. Students are initially seen by an individual counselor for assessment. Continuing services in the form of individual, couples, or group meetings are then offered on a short-term basis depending upon the student’s need and staff availability.
Counseling and Consultation offers counseling groups on topics such as women’s and men’s issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, stress management, multicultural/diversity issues, and interpersonal relationships. Other services available to the ASU community include consultation and outreach programming. Career interest testing is offered to both students and non-students.
Crisis intervention for students experiencing mental health emergencies is available. During normal working hours, students may call and request same day appointments to discuss urgent situations. After office hours, EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center, Inc., is available for crisis consultation by calling 480/921-1006.
Counseling and Consultation provides training for psychologists through its internship training program for doctoral trainees in clinical and counseling psychology. This program is accredited by the American Psychological Association. In addition, counseling practicum training is provided to master’s and doctoral students enrolled in ASU graduate programs.
Confidentiality in counseling is of utmost importance. Information about a student is not released without that student’s written permission, except in the case of imminent danger to self or others, child/adult abuse, court order, or where otherwise required by law. Notations of counseling are not a part of a student’s academic record.
ASU students may schedule an initial counseling appointment either by phone (480/965-6146 or 480/965-4726) or in person. There is no cost for the initial personal consultation. Students may receive up to three counseling sessions for no fee. Fees are charged for additional sessions, career testing, and psychiatric services. Fee reductions and waivers are available. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Counseling and Consultation is located at two sites on campus, SSV 334 and SHW A168. Additional information is available on the Counseling and Consultation Web site at www.asu.edu/vpsa/counseling.
For information about counseling services at ASU East, call 480/727-1255; at ASU West, call 602/543-8124.
Testing Support Services. Testing Support Services (TSS) offers courses to help students prepare for the following graduate entrance exams: the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Students may obtain information about test preparation workshops by phone (480/965-6777), in person, or from the TSS Web site at www.asu.edu/vpsa/tss. The TSS office is located in SSV 382 and is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
Services. The Student Health and Wellness Center offers fully accredited outpatient health care to all students enrolled at ASU. The professional staff, consisting of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, dietitians, and health educators, has special interest and training in college health care. Consultant physicians in dermatology, orthopedics, and other specialties are on-site and are available by referral from a member of the Student Health and Wellness Center professional staff.
Additional services include comprehensive women’s health care, immunizations, a travel clinic, and an allergy clinic for students needing periodic injections. The pharmacy at the Student Health and Wellness Center provides many prescription and over-the-counter medications at reasonable costs. Radiology and laboratory services are also available.
A notarized parental “consent to treat” form is required before a student under 18 can receive treatment at the Student Health and Wellness Center. A copy of the parental consent form may be obtained from the Student Health and Wellness Center’s Web site at www.asu.edu/health.
For information about Student Health Services at ASU East, call 602/222-6568.
Health Education. The Student Health and Wellness Center provides educational programs on nutrition, stress management, alcohol and other drug use and abuse, sexuality, and sexually transmitted diseases, including the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Peer education programs provide students an opportunity to gain experience in health education and to enhance presentation skills. Services and educational brochures are available at the Student Health and Wellness Center and at other locations on campus.
Hours. Students are strongly encouraged to schedule appointments to minimize waiting time and to allow students the opportunity to establish a relationship with one clinician. Appointments are available by calling 480/965-3349. Patients with urgent health care problems may be seen at the Student Health and Wellness Center’s Acute Care Clinic on a same-day basis. The clinic is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fees. Full-time students are not charged for primary care visits at the Student Health and Wellness Center. There are charges for consultant visits, radiological procedures, laboratory procedures, medications, certain special or surgical procedures, and certain health education services. Patients receiving medical treatment off campus, such as consultations, emergency care, and hospitalization, are responsible for any resulting charges.
Insurance. While the Student Health and Wellness Center provides comprehensive ambulatory care, it is not a substitute for health insurance. Medical insurance coverage is strongly recommended for all students and is required for international students. Eligible students and dependents may enroll in health insurance coverage arranged by ASU. Dependents must complete an application and may require underwriting approval by the insurance carrier. The coverage assists students in paying for laboratory and radiology procedures, off-campus consultations, hospitalization, surgery, and emergency and after-hours care. Students may purchase health insurance through SunDial, the ASU touch-tone telephone registration system, or at any registrar site. For more information, call the Student Health and Wellness Center’s insurance office at 480/965-2411.
Bridge Discount Program. This discount program reduces the total health care costs for certain services rendered at the Student Health and Wellness Center. Students enrolled in this program are charged co-payments for specialist visits, basic x-rays, and laboratory tests. More information is available on the Web site at www.asu.edu/health, or by calling 480/965-2411.
Student Media offers the largest combined news products for the university, produced completely by student employees and volunteers.
The State Press campus newspaper, one of the largest daily newspapers in Arizona, is published five days a week by ASU students who make editorial decisions with the support of experienced university staff. It is distributed free of charge on the main campus, at ASU West and ASU East, and in downtown Tempe.
The ASU Web Devil is Student Media’s online news center and community guide, with local news and listings of restaurants, hotels, apartments, transportation, campus maps, and interesting cultural and entertainment opportunities within the community surrounding ASU. Access the Web site at www.asuwebdevil.com.
Sun Devil Television (SDTV) broadcasts on Channel 2 to ASU residence halls, Greek housing, the Towers apartment building, the Memorial Union, the Student Recreation Center, and various departments that utilize the university cable system. Student employees and volunteers produce several news and entertainment programs a day. Music videos and premium movies are also aired nightly.
Hayden’s Ferry Review is published twice a year. This award-winning national literary and art magazine brings together in one publication the finest contemporary literature and art. It features established and emerging writers and artists from across the country. Access the Web site at www.haydensferryreview.org.
All of these products provide students with on-the-job training in newswriting, photography, editing, broadcast reporting and production, on-line reporting, design, and advertising. They also address the many informational needs of the university community, not only through stories about the campus and local and national events, but through paid classified and display advertisements by area merchants; campus groups; and university faculty, students, and staff.
Student Media provides complete prepress services, including graphics and design, to the university community. For more information, call 480/965-7572.
Career Services provides advising for individual career planning concerns and offers information about numerous career fields and permanent positions. Students are encouraged to use the Career Education Center throughout their academic careers. A computerized career planning system assists students in evaluating and making career choices. Career Services offers workshops and classroom presentations on career planning, interviewing skills, résumé writing, and a myriad of additional career-related topics. Advisors are available to assist students on an individual basis in career planning and employment.
Hundreds of employers from business, industry, government, social service agencies, health organizations, and educational institutions come to ASU to interview students seeking permanent positions and career-related summer, intern, and co-op employment. Career Services facilitates these interviews for both employers and students to meet each group’s needs and interests. In addition, career and job fairs are scheduled throughout the year.
The agency’s services support students’ career development throughout their college experience, and Career Services encourages participation in programs as early as the student’s freshman year. The ASU Main campus office is located in SSV 329. For more information, call 480/965-2350.
ASU East students may contact the Career Preparation Center at 480/727-1411. The office is located on the lower level of the Academic Center Building.
The Student Recreation Complex (SRC) is the place to become involved and meet people with similar interests in an active lifestyle. Opportunities for involvement are plentiful, as Student Affairs’ Recreational Sports is one of the largest programs of its kind in the country, serving more than 27,000 students annually. Programs offered include intramural sports, informal recreation, fitness, aquatic and sports skills classes, outdoor recreation, children and family programs, sport clubs, adaptive recreation for individuals with long- or short-term disabilities, a wellness program, safety education, experiential learning, and special events.
A variety of student employment opportunities, with flexible work schedules, are available at the SRC. Student positions include: facility managers, lifeguards, weight room supervisors, equipment room attendants, administrative assistants, personal trainers, group fitness instructors, outdoor trip leaders, Web developers, graphic designers, and access control monitors.
Located on the south end of Palm Walk, the SRC is one of the finest student recreation facilities in the United States. Features include a variety of resistance and cardiorespiratory equipment, a 9,000 square-foot weight room, three large gymnasiums, 14 indoor racquetball courts, one squash court, martial arts, aerobics and sport club rooms, outdoor equipment rental, and adaptive weight equipment. Outdoor facilities include a lighted, multiuse complex with four fields, a .43-mile perimeter walking and jogging path, four sand volleyball courts, 14 tennis courts, and a 70-meter swimming pool with two movable bulkheads that allow the pool to be divided into three parts for simultaneous multiuse programming.
For more information, call 480/965-8900, stop by for a tour, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/src.
The Arizona Prevention Resource Center (APRC) is a partnership among ASU, the Governor’s Division of Drug Policy, the Arizona Department of Education, the Arizona Department of Health Services, and the Arizona Department of Juvenile Correction.
The APRC serves as a centralized source for individuals, schools, and communities throughout Arizona to support, enhance, and initiate programs focused on the prevention of the use of tobacco products and the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs; gangs and violence; and other areas, such as health promotion, domestic violence, and dropout prevention. The APRC operates in the following program areas:
For more information, call 480/727-2772 or toll-free at 1-800-432-2772, visit the Web site at www.azprevention.org, or write
Information can also be obtained by fax, at 480/727-5400, or at 542 East Monroe Street in Phoenix, Building D.
The Arizona Drug and Gang Prevention Resource Center (ADGPRC), located with the APRC, provides similar information and technical assistance for communities to help them focus strategically on drug and gang prevention issues.
The ADGPRC can be contacted at 480/727-5015 or toll-free at 1-888-432-2347, or visit the Web site at www.asu.edu/adgprc.
The university is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division I, and the Pacific-10 Conference. The university has 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and more than 500 participants. Intercollegiate athletics at ASU are governed by a board of faculty, students, and staff under the regulations of the Arizona Board of Regents, the NCAA, the Pacific-10 Conference, and the university. Policies are administered by Intercollegiate Athletics. All athletic grants-in-aid and scholarships are administered in coordination with Intercollegiate Athletics.
Various religious centers representing most major religious groups are available near ASU Main and provide students with opportunities to participate in programs of religious worship and to meet other students through social activities. For more information, call the Campus Interfaith Council at Danforth Chapel, 480/965-3570.
Communication Activities: Performances. Participants write, compile, and perform scripts for presentation in diverse on- and off-campus settings through the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication. For more information, call 480/965-5061.
Dance. The Department of Dance presents 12 to 14 faculty- and/or student-directed concerts a year. Interested students should attend open auditions, held at the start of each semester. Dance Arizona Repertory Theatre (DART) provides preprofessional experience in a contemporary modern dance model. Opportunities include working with community programs and nationally recognized artists, performing, and learning teaching methodologies. For more information, call 480/965-1891.
Forensics. The ASU Forensic squad, associated with Pi Kappa Delta national forensic honorary association, travels to trophy tournaments across the country. For more information, call the director of Forensics at 480/965-5095.
Music. Performing organizations with the School of Music provide opportunities for involvement and credit, including bands, Lyric Opera Theatre, symphony orchestra, and university choral organizations. For more information, call 480/965-3371.
Theatre. The University Theatre presents four to six faculty-directed productions and 10 to 15 student-directed productions a year. Audition information is available from the Department of Theatre, GHALL 232, 480/965-5337.
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