master of arts in school counseling - graduate studies at assumption ...

Coursework is coordinated with lab, pre-practicum, and
practicum experiences to develop, refine and evaluate
students’ counseling skills within a school setting.
Information Technology Center
The IT Center houses public access labs and technology-rich
classrooms with over 150 computers as well as help staff.
Equipment and software for standard applications and free
laser printing are available.
The IT Center is normally open as follows:
Help Desk (HUB)
Monday-Thursday 8:15am-7:30pm
Friday 8:15am-4:30pm
Computer Labs
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-12:00midnight
Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Saturday 12:00noon-6:00pm
Sunday 12:00noon-12:00midnight
For questions regarding College computers, Assumption email
accounts and Assumption Blackboard accounts, students may
call the Help Desk at (508) 767-7060.
Media Center
The Media Center provides audio-visual services to the College
community and is located in the DiPasquale Building, (508)
767-7215.
The Media Center houses a television studio which is used
for a wide variety of academic disciplines including: psychology,
communication skills, history, foreign languages, speech,
counseling techniques, and television production. The media
center also has video editing systems that can be utilized for
DVD authoring and duplication. A Polycom videoconferencing
system is also available for academic use.
The Media Center is normally open as follows:
Monday–Thursday 8:30am–10:00pm
Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
Saturday 4:00pm–11:00pm
Office Of Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry strives to give life and meaning to the motto of
Assumption College, “…until Christ be formed in you,” by its
efforts to enable the members of the college community to be
seekers of truth who are rooted in the Gospel and who embrace
the personal responsibility of their baptismal call to bring about a
world of justice, peace, and love. This mission is carried out
through retreats, prayer and reflection opportunities, alternative
break service trips, liturgical ministries, student-centered Masses
and a variety of other spiritual development programs.
Located in Townhouse 7 & 8, as well as the Hagan Campus
Center, the Office of Campus Ministry can be reached at
(508) 767-7419 Monday–Friday from 8:30am–4:30pm.
Parking
All vehicles brought onto the campus must be registered with
Public Safety. Parking permits for graduate students may be
obtained from Public Safety free of charge, with proof of
course registration.
Public Safety may impose a ban on parking in the event of
severe snow conditions. The ban is announced on the College
Snow Line (508) 767-7360. During the ban, parking is allowed
only in designated areas.
All fines incurred as a result of driving or parking violations
are payable at the Business Office (Alumni Hall) within seven
business days. Failure to pay fines may result in loss of driving
and parking privileges on campus. Fines must be paid prior to
eligibility for degree conferral.
Plourde Recreation Center
The Plourde Recreation Center houses a six-lane swimming pool,
an aerobics/dance studio, four racquetball courts, a jogging/walking
indoor track, a fully equipped fitness center, locker rooms and
saunas. Graduate students may purchase a membership to the
Plourde or use the facility on a pay-per-use basis ($5 per visit for
students and for guests). Student ID cards are required. Contact
(508) 767-7072 for hours and information.
Post Office
The Post Office window, located in the lower level of the Hagan
Campus Center, is open from 10:00am to 4:15pm on weekdays,
and 10:00am to 2:00pm Saturday. Saturday hours are only
applicable during the fall and spring semesters excluding
holiday weekends.
Public Safety/Campus Police
The Department of Public Safety, located on the ground floor
of Kennedy Building, maintains 24-hour coverage in an effort to
protect all students and college personnel.
The Assumption College Annual Security Report provides
statistics or the previous three years of reported crimes that
occurred on-campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property
owned or controlled by Assumption College, and on public
property within, or immediately adjacent to or accessible from
campus. The report includes policies concerning campus security,
sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy by
contacting the Assumption College Department of Public Safety
or on the web site atwww.assumption.edu/police.
The on-campus extension is 5555 for emergencies and 7225 or
7226 for non-emergencies. From off campus call (508) 767-7225
or (508) 767-7226.
Registrar’s Office
Students may review their academic records by appointment. Those
wishing to obtain transcripts of their academic records should
apply in writing or in person to the Registrar’s Office (Alumni
Hall). The fee for transcripts is $4. Call (508) 767-5024 for information
on ordering.
Official transcripts are withheld if a student has not met all
financial obligations to the college. Grades will be mailed as soon
as possible after each marking period. Grades will not be released
over the phone.
Residential Life
Assumption College does not maintain housing for graduate
students. There are a limited number of Head Resident Assistant
(HRA) and Resident Director (RD) positions available each
academic year. Call (508) 767-7505 for information. Off-campus
housing information is posted on the web site at www.assumption.edu.
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