Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

All seminary students must provide proof of health insurance and current immuniztions. Failure toprovide this information will precent enrollment.Identification Cards 563/589-3333All students are required to carry a University of Dubuque photo ID card. ID cards are needed tocash checks, eat in the Dining Hall on a meal plan, check out books at the library, and for freeadmission to the Stoltz Sports Center and home intercollegiate athletic events. Every studentreceives an ID card when he or she first registers for classes. If cards are lost or damaged, theycan be replaced for a $25.00 fee in the Safety and Security Office. Students may make a cashdeposit on their card and may do so in Student Accounts located on third floor of the MyersTeaching and Administrative Center. This credit allows the student to make purchases in theSnack Bar, the Health Bar, the Dining Hall, Babka Bookstore, and Sylvia’s Common Ground CoffeeHouse. Any charges made against the credit balance are automatically deducted until the creditbalance is depleted.International Students 563/589-3712All international students holding F-1 visas must report to the International Studies Office withinseven (7) days of their arrival at the University of Dubuque. In addition to mandated immigrationdocumentation, the International Studies Office offers hospitality and support to all internationalstudents attending UD. Please contact the International Studies Office (563/589-3712) or consultthe UD website at www.dbq.edu/international for more detailed information.International Studies Office 563/589-3712The International Studies Office is located in Student Life on the second floor of Peters Commons(Room 215). The International Studies Office offers information and support for internationalstudents, as well as students wishing to study abroad.Library 563/589-3100 or www.dbq.edu/libraryThe Charles C. Myers Library connects students to resources that are vital to their intellectual,spiritual, and moral growth, as well as their lifelong learning. The library is also a cultural centerwith a welcoming learning environment.Services: The library offers open computers that are accessible throughout the day as well aswireless access to the internet. Laptops for use in the library may be checked out at theCirculation Desk. We have a variety of study spaces, including group and individual study roomsand a media room.Sylvia’s Common Ground Coffee Shop is a great place to take a break and get lunch or a snack.It is located on the main floor of the Charles C. Myers Library.Although students will see librarians in classes, librarians are also available to help studentsindividually, in person, by e-mail (reference@dbq.edu), instant messaging (udreference), andphone (563/589-3770).Collections: The book collection contains over 188,000 print volumes and thousands of digitalbooks. Students have access to 55,000 digital periodicals, 304 periodicals in paper, and 4,500films and can search over 90 databases in all academic disciplines. Books circulate for fourweeks; films and periodicals circulate for a week.49