Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

Registrar’s Office 563/589-3178The Registrar’s Office is located on third floor of Charles and Romona Myers Center. Thisoffice maintains academic records for all students. These records are updated as additionalcredits are earned. Students register for classes, drop or add courses as necessary, makedirectory information changes (such as address, name, parents’ address, and phone numbers),and formally change advisors and major areas of study through this office. Forms for veteransand other persons eligible for veteran’s benefits are initiated and maintained by the Registrar’sOffice. This office also certifies enrollment for social security, vocational rehabilitation, and socialservices. Other responsibilities of the Registrar include posting of grades, issuance of transcripts,evaluation of transfer credit from other colleges and universities, and certification of students forgraduation and academic honors.Romona’s Boutique 563/589-7382Romona’s Boutique is located on the main level of the Charles and Romona Myers Center.This upscale gift shop carries University of Dubuque items such as golf apparel, umbrellas,jewelry, crystal glassware, briefcases, pen sets, and other great gift ideas. Gift shop hours varythroughout the year.Safety and Security Office 563/589-3333The Safety and Security Department at the University of Dubuque provides for the safety andsecurity of all University property 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Campus Safety andSecurity Office is located in Smith Hall, Room 112. Regular office hours are Monday throughFriday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If assistance is needed after hours call at x3333 or563/589-3333; you may call on the red phone, located on the wall outside of the Security Office,and the officer on duty will assist you.As part of the University’s efforts to promote and maintain a safe and secure campusenvironment for each member of the UD community, the security officers provide a regularprogram of prevention services including:• Responding to emergencies and accidents.• Working with local law enforcement agencies to exchange information and to assist inincidents involving the University community on or off-campus.• Conducting routine foot and mobile patrols on campus grounds and monitoring the campusenvironment.• Providing crime prevention training programs.• Speaking at meetings on topics of safety and security.• Conducting wellness checks.• Providing specialized security services for university events.• Providing 24-hours per day escorts.While security officers are not certified as law enforcement officers, they do receive training onaspects of campus safety as well as continual in-house training to upgrade and professionalizetheir skills.54