The Family Guide - Pacific Union College

ConnectingYour student may be out of your house, but he or she is never out of your life.Reach out and send your love with a quick hello, a little gift, or a visit to campus.Making a CallWith its mountaintop location, PUC’s campus has limited cell service. Verizon Wirelessdoes have coverage all over campus, so we recommend students use that carrier while atPUC. In case of an emergency, or if your student has a room phone, you may also contactthe residence halls directly.Men’s ResidencesGrainger Hall(707) 965-6491Newton Hall(707) 965-6487Nichol Hall(707) 965-6101Women’s ResidencesAndre Hall(707) 965-7481Graf Hall(707) 965-6520McReynolds Hall(707) 965-6149Test Week Survival KitsWinning Hall(707) 965-6313Through PUC’s office of student activities, you can provide aspecial care package during finals week each quarter. The TestWeek Survival Kit includes gift certificates to a few favorite studenteateries in the local area, as well as a note of encouragement fromyou, all for $20. Toward the end of each quarter, check your mailfor an offer on Test Week Survival Kits, or contact Doug Wilson,director of student activities, at dwilson@puc.edu.Sending a Bit of HomeTo ensure that your studentgets your letters and packagesquickly and efficiently, pleaseuse the following format whenaddressing mail:Student’s NameRoom NumberResidence HallPacific Union CollegeOne Angwin AvenueAngwin, CA 94508FERPAIf you’ve called thecampus with questionsabout yourstudent, you mayhave noticed thatthere are certainthings that PUCemployees can’t discusswith you. Thisis due to the FamilyEducation Rightsand Privacy Act, orFERPA. This federallaw prohibits collegesfrom divulginginformation aboutstudents to any thirdparty, even parentsand family members.If you feel you needto be involved withthe specifics of yourstudent’s education,you may ask themto submit a Consentto Release form,available atpuc.edu/ferpa.