2006-2007 Student Handbook - University of the Incarnate Word

Guidelines for Community Living in the Residence Halls, a publication distributed to all residents, outlinesexpected conduct and provides information about the residence facilities.During the breaks, housing is provided in all university housing for an additional charge.Housing is available for summer sessions. All residents are required to purchase a meal plan eachsemester. Unused meal points will be retained by the university after the Spring Semester. Residents inAvoca, ICC II, or St. Joseph’s have the option to purchase a meal plan at a reduced rate from the StudentBoard Plan. (Meal Plan A)Student Center ServicesPhone: 841-7360 (Back to TOC)The Student Center, located in Marian Hall, serves as a gathering place for students and the focal point forprograms, activities and socialization. It is the place where students come together to meet friends, studyand just relax. It is equipped with a game room where students can play pool, ping-pong, and air hockey.The Student Center information desk serves as the source for general campus information. Through theinformation desk, students can reserve Student Center facilities and game room equipment. Discount movietickets, VIA bus passes, and limited school supplies are available for purchase. During semesters, theStudent Center is open Monday through Friday from 9am -12am and weekends from 12pm -10pm.Student Success ProgramPhone: 210-805-5812 Fax: 210-805-5895 (Back to TOC)The Student Success Program is a federally-funded TRIO program that provides opportunities for academicdevelopment, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students towards thesuccessful completion of their postsecondary educational goals.The overall mission of the Student Success Program is to increase the retention and graduation rates of itsparticipants and to foster an institutional climate supportive of their specific needs. The Student SuccessProgram achieves its mission through a variety of services and activities that are FREE to all programparticipants. Available services include, but are not limited to: a Summer Bridge-To-College program;peer mentoring; individual tutoring; small group tutoring; a math and writing lab; program retreats andother social activities; financial, career, personal and graduate school counseling; College Successworkshops; and learning communities. All freshmen and sophomores who are first-generation collegestudents, Federal Pell Grant eligible and/or students with disabilities are invited to apply for admission tothe program.Applications and detailed program information are both available in the Student Success Program office inRoom 115 of the Administration Building.Student Disability Services OfficePhone: 805-5813 (Back to TOC)The University of the Incarnate Word is committed to providing a supportive, challenging, diverse, andintegrated environment for all students. In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act – SubpartE and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the University ensures accessibility to its programs,services and activities for qualified students with documented disabilities.For more information or to set up services through the Disability Office, contact the Student DisabilityServices Office • Administration Building - Room 117 • Phone (210) 805-5813 ● FAX (210) 805-589533