2006-2007 Student Handbook - University of the Incarnate Word

student tuition (which covers approximately 70%) and the total cost of education at the University of theIncarnate Word.Students are encouraged to participate in the annual Swing-In Golf Tournament and Auction Party, whichsupport the annual scholarship fund.Dining ServicesPhone: 805-3563 (Back to TOC)There are four retail dining facilities on campus. Marian Hall Café is located in the Student Center atMarian Hall and is the main full-service facility. It features a full meal entrée line, a la carte selections,made-to-order grill items, salad and deli bars, cook-to-order entrée line, and desserts. Fountain drinks,bottled beverages, and snacks are also available.Hortencia’s Café is located on the ground floor of the Administration Building and features Chick-Fil-A,Freshens Yogurt, and Pretzel Logic. A variety of convenience items, snacks, frozen meals and prepackagedfoods can satisfy those in a hurry.Finnegan’s Coffee Shop, featuring Starbucks Coffee and Tea is located in the Mabee Library. Enjoygourmet sandwiches, salads, pastries and desserts, and an assortment of bottled beverages. Engage yourcolleague or your laptop in a warm & delightful setting.Java on the Hill, featuring Starbucks Coffee and Tea is located in the ICC2 building. Enjoy salads, pastriesand desserts, individual pizzas, and an assortment of bottled beverages, including beer and wine, in arelaxing environment.Catering (283-5011) is available to all offices and organizations on campus. A special catering menufeatures items designed for student tastes and student groups. Items are made to order and prepared forpick-up by the customer.Sodexho is the food service contractor for the University. The Director and staff are available to assist youwith your food service desires. If you have special dietary requirements, allow them to accommodate yourneeds.ELS Language CentersPhone 210-283-5077Fax 210-829-2790 (Back to TOC)ELS Language Centers provide pre and post-ESL testing and instruction for UIW international students. Atwelve-level program provides intensive (30 hours per week) and semi-intensive (20 hours per week)courses of study. Each level of instruction lasts four weeks. In addition, ELS provides special groupprograms and the ESL programs for Incarnate Word and St. Anthony’s High Schools.Financial AssistancePhone: 829-6008 (Back to TOC)The primary purpose of financial aid is to provide resources to students who would otherwise be unable topursue a post-secondary education. The UIW Office of Financial Assistance (OFA) will meet the directcosts or financial need of all eligible students until funds have been exhausted. All students are awarded ona first-come, first-serve basis, subject to the availability of funds, academic performance and demonstratedfinancial need.22