Hillsdale College Student information

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Table of Contents

•2010/2011 Academic Calendar - 1

•bookstore information - 13, 15

•business Office information - 7

•The Douglas H. Hawkins Academic Services Center - 11

•Emergency preparedness & Communication System - 33

•Hillsdale college Shuttle Services - 17, 19

•Housing information - 21

•Health services - 29

•Insurance and Emergency Contact Information - 9

•Meal plan information - 25

•Registration for Fall 2010 - 3

•Student Mail System - 27

Academic Calendar

First Semester, Fall 2010 Sunday, August 29, 2010 Freshman Orientation begins Convocation 4:00 p.m.

Monday, August 30 & Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Registration for returning students

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Registration for new students

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Fall semester classes begin at 8:00 a.m.

Monday, September 6, 2010 Labor Day - classes in session

Sunday, October 3 - Thursday, October 7, 2010 Center for Constructive Alternatives Seminar I

Thursday, October 7, 2010 Fall Convocation

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Last day to drop with a W

Friday, October 15 - Sunday, October 17, 2010 Parents Weekend Football game on Saturday

Thursday, October 21 & Friday, October 22, 2010 *Mid-semester recess begins after last class

Monday, November 1 - Thursday, November 11, 2010 Pre-registration for 2011 Spring semester

Friday, November 5 - Sunday, November 7, 2010 Homecoming & Alumni Weekend Football game on Saturday

Sunday, November 7 - Thursday, November 11, 2010 Center for Constructive Alternatives Seminar II

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 **Thanksgiving recess begins after last class

Monday, November 29, 2010 Classes resume 8:00 a.m.

Thursday, December 9, 2010 Last day of classes

Friday, December 10, 2010 Reading Day #1 - no exams

Saturday, December 11, 2010 Exam Day

Monday, December 13 & Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Exam Days

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Reading Day #2 - no exams

Thursday, December 16 & Friday, December 17, 2010 Exam Days

Friday, December 17, 2010 Semester exams end - last day of semester

Second Semester, Spring 2011 Monday, January 17, 2011 Orientation for new students Registration for returning students Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Registration for new & returning students

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Spring semester classes begin at 8:00 a.m.

Sunday, January 30 - Thursday, February 3, 2011 Center for Constructive Alternatives Seminar III

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Last day to drop with a W

Friday, March 4 - Sunday, March 6, 2011 Spring Parents’ Weekend Spring Honors Assembly

Sunday, March 6 - Thursday, March 11, 2011 Center for Constructive Alternatives Seminar IV

Friday, March 18, 2011 **Spring recess begins at 5:00 p.m.

Monday, March 28, 2011 Spring recess ends Classes resume 8:00 a.m.

Monday, April 4 - Thursday, April 14, 2011 Pre-registration for Summer 2011 & Fall 2011 terms

Thursday, April 14, 2011 Spring Convocation

Friday, April 22, 2011 Good Friday Holiday Classes end at 12:00 noon

Monday, April 25, 2011 Post-Easter travel day - no classes

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Last day of classes

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Reading Day - no exams

Thursday, May 5, 2011 Semester exams begin

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Semester exams end - last day of semester

Saturday, May 14, 2011 Commencement - 2:00 p.m.

Summer Semesters 2011 Monday through Friday May 16 - June 3, 2011 First 3-week sessionMonday, May 30, 2011 Memorial Day - no classes

Monday through Friday June 6 - June 24, 2011 Second 3-week session

*All college housing remains open. **College housing closes at 5:30 p.m. Students with extraordinary circumstances may request a one night extension from the Deans’ Offices.

Registration for fall 2010

MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2010 and TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010

--- ALL STUDENTS MUST REPORT --- BRING STUDENT ID CARD ---

CURTISS DINING HALL

Student Schedule Changes

Online registration will be available throughout the summer and until Wednesday, August 25, 2010 for returning students who want to make schedule changes prior to the start of Fall 2010 classes.

Returning students may not make schedule changes on Monday and Tuesday of Registration. Add/Drop cards will be available from the Registrar.

New students will be permitted to make schedule changes under the supervision of their Advisor on the Monday of Registration. They may not make changes on their own prior to Monday, August 30.

Once classes begin, both returning and new students may make schedule changes in the Registrar’s Office using colored Add/Drop cards. Online registration will not be available once classes begin.

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Monday and Tuesday Registration Schedule

YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR STUDENT I.D. CARD

Returning students will report on Monday or Tuesday according to last name, as follows:

Registration Time Student Last Name (starts with…) 8:30 X-Y-Z 9:00 A-BO 9:30 BR-C 10:00 D-E-F 10:30 N-O 11:00 K-L-M 11:45 Lunch Break 1:00 Varsity athletes whose names require registration after 2:00 PM but whose practice schedule requires registration before 2:00 PM 1:30 P-Q-R 2:00 G-H-I-J 2:30 S 3:00 T-U-V-W 3:30 Part-Time, Duel-Enrolled, Guest Students

Note: New students will report on Tuesday, August 31.

Missing Registration

Any student NOT registered by the end of the day on Tuesday, August 31 will be REMOVED from class rosters and required to re-register for classes UN-LESS we have been notified in advance. Any student NOT registered by the end of the day on Tuesday, August 31 will be charged the $50.00 late fee unless we have been notified in advance.

Personal Vehicles

Present the license registration (or a copy) of any personal vehicle to be driven and parked while you are on campus.

Last Day to Drop Classes in the Fall 2010 Semester

The last day to drop with a “W” will be Tuesday, October 12, 2010. All classes dropped thereafter will be recorded as an “F”.

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business office information

The Business Office sends out an information packet to parents in June with detailed information regarding payment plans, refund policy, employment de-ferral, financial aid information, etc. If you have not received a packet, please call 517-607-2344.

Check Cashing Policy

A student may cash a personal check up to $300.00 at the Business Office ca-shier window located on the 1st floor of Central Hall. A student’s ID card is required for identification purposes.

Statements

Hillsdale College bills by the semester. You will not receive a paper statement or bill. E-bill statements will be loaded by July 13, 2010 (fall semester) and De-cember 7, 2010 (spring semester). E-bill statements for each semester will be available to you through the new Online Bill Payment Service. If your parents or another person is paying your bill, please make them an authorize user so they can view and pay your bill online.

Online Bill Payment Access

For a student to access the Online Bill Payment:

1. http://www.hillsdale.edu2. Choose Current Students3. Enter your user name (entire HC email address) and password4. Under Bookmarks – choose Online Bill Payment5. Enter your user name (entire HC email address) and password6. To view statement only – choose the e-Bills tab at the top (next to the Home Tab)7. To set up an authorize user – choose Authorized Users

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Authorize Users Access to Online Bill Payment

For an authorize user to access the Online Bill Payment:

1. http://www.hillsdale.edu2. Choose Parents3. Enter your user name (email address) and password sent to you from student accounts. You will need to change your password the first time accessing the Online Bill Payment4. To view statement only – choose the eBills tab at the top

Please take advantage of the online submission process (see below) prior to Thursday, August 26, 2010. After this date, information must be presented during the final registration process on August 30 and 31, 2010.

IMPORTANT• Hillsdale College requires that each student be covered under a health insurance plan.• All students (including athletes*) must submit proof of health insurance on or before final registration on August 30 and 31. Failure to do so will prevent students from attending classes.• We recommend that students still carry a hard copy of their insurance information in case it is needed sometime during the academic year.• Proof of health insurance coverage can be in the form of: • Xeroxed insurance card (both sides), • A signed letter from the parent(s) stating name of insurance and attesting to coverage, • By submitted insurance information online (see below), or • A completed waiver signed by both the student and parent(s).

SUBMITTING YOUR PROOF OF INSURANCE ONLINE• Students should log into their Hillsdale account • Select the insurance information link within “My Bookmarks” on the right-hand side of screen.• New students should enter all health insurance information, including emergency contacts.• Click “Submit”.• Current students should verify information already on file and make any necessary changes.• Click “Submit”, even if no changes are made.

Insurance and emergency contact Information

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STUDENTS NOT COVERED BY HEALTH INSURANCE• Students may purchase a policy from Student Assurance Services, Inc. (not affiliated with Hillsdale College). This is a company that Hillsdale College has worked with for more than twenty years.• Hillsdale College’s servicing agent is Candy Mears (800) 328-2739. www.sas-mn.com• Student Assurance Services, Inc. will mail brochures to all students in July.• The Student Assurance Services, Inc. policy does not cover athletic injuries (see below*).• Parents may request an insurance waiver form by writing to the office of the Dean of Men or Dean of Women before final registration or by calling 517-607-2333.

STUDENT ATHLETES *• All athletes MUST present proof of health insurance for the appropriate dean’s office before final registration. There will be no exceptions made!• This proof of health insurance coverage is separate from the Hillsdale College athletic accident policy provided by the athletic department.• Student athletics should contact Lynne Neukom, Head Athletic Trainer at (517) 607-3157, if they have questions regarding any athletic injury coverage.

Any questions regarding these insurance requirements may be directed to either the Dean of Men’s office (517.607.2331) or the Dean of Women’s office (517.607.2333). Office for Student Affairs June 2010

The Douglas h. Hawkins Academic Services center

The purpose of The Douglas H. Hawkins Academic Services Center is to im-prove the minds of Hillsdale College students. Academic Services seeks to provide students with the resources and opportunities needed to achieve aca-demic excellence. As a uniquely rigorous liberal arts school, Hilldale College challenges students to aspire to things higher and nobler. While personal re-sponsibility is a requisite to the attainment of this level of excellence, at times it become beneficial to provide assistance in the form of service to others. The purpose of Academic Services takes this form: the program seeks to provide through effective communication, the opportunity for academic assistance to those students responsible and committed enough to pursue it.

Services

Professor Assistance As the first line of defense for a student struggling with a given scholastic sub-ject, professor assistance through office hours is vital to academic success at Hillsdale College. Academic Support strongly encourages students to visit their professors’ office hours, which are publicized and made available through Academic Support Services. Please contact Academic Services for specific hours and locations.

Study CentersAs most departments at Hillsdale College furnish their own distinct study center environments and tutors, Academic Services centralizes and publicizes this information to the college network. Please contact Academic Services for specific hours and locations.

Academic MentorsAs another aspect of Academic Services, competent and energetic upperclass-man college students mentor in freshman dorms. As an academic mentor,

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these students will be available at set times during the week in each freshman residence hall (Olds, McIntyre, Simpson, Galloway, Niedfeldt) to provide as-sistance in the general core requirement course of study. These mentor/tutors are trained to mentor, encourage, or otherwise provide guidance to struggling students in the areas of academics, study skills and time management.

Peer Tutoring As the last line of defense to students in need, the volunteer program of Peer Tutoring individually matches students with volunteer tutors in a given sub-ject. Students requesting tutors must meet with the Douglas H. Hawkins Aca-demic Services Center Student Coordinator to fill out and review the required paperwork and commitments.

Academic Advisors Allison Hutchinson, 517-607-2735, ahutchinson@hillsdale.edu Dean Diane Philipp, 517-607-2625, dphilipp@hillsdale.edu Dean Aaron Petersen, 517-607-2331, apetersen@hillsdale.edu

Elliott Peterson, 517-607-2235, epeterson@hillsdale.edu

Rebekah Dell, 517-607-2234, rdell@hillsdale.edu

www.hillsdale.edu/academic/resources/support.asp

If you would like more information regarding the services available through the Douglas H. Hawkins Academic Services Center, please contact any of the following:

Directors of Academic Services: Serena Howe, showe@hillsdale.edu

Jose “Manuel” Valle, jvalle@hillsdale.edu Academic Advisor: Allison Hutchinson, Academic Counselor ahutchinson@hillsdale.edu

Bookstore information

Welcome Students!

Your college Bookstore is dedicated first and foremost to the educational mission of Hillsdale College. It is institutionally owned and operated. Any revenues in excess of operating cost are used to support student activities and scholarships. As we all know, textbooks are the core of your education and although they are expensive, they represent only about 3% of the total educational dol-lar. The average hardcover textbook is $100.00, and the average cost of books per semester is $400.00. To help keep textbook costs to a minimum, we strive to obtain as many used books as possible. Textbooks are on the shelves ap-proximately mid-August. Due to stricter credit card regulations, we are unable to take credit card information over the phone. Please make prior arrangements for the pay-ment of your textbooks. This may be accomplished in many ways; cash, check, physically having your credit/debit card, our Textbook Reservation service or by purchasing a Hillsdale College gift card. In addition to textbooks, we provide supplies, trade books and a vari-ety of Hillsdale College clothing and memorabilia to the campus community. Your college bookstore provides many additional services including: stamps, gift cards, faxing, special ordering of books, supplies, electronics and computer software. We continue to seek ways to serve you; therefore we welcome your comments and suggestions. We look forward to serving you as you broaden your horizons at Hills-dale College.

Hillsdale College Bookstore Staff

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Bookstore Hours: HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday SUMMER HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Credit Cards: We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, and AMERICAN EXPRESS.

Check Cashing Policy: 1. We cash checks for $10.00 over your purchase. 2. Make checks payable to HILLSDALE COLLEGE BOOKSTORE.

Textbook Return Policy: 1. Be sure you have the correct books before writing in them.2. We offer full refunds of textbooks sold by us for the current semester if returned in the same condition as purchased, provided: a. Book(s) must be returned within the first week of the semester, with the cash register receipt. b. Book(s) must be returned within the second week of the semester, with your signed drop card and the cash register receipt. 3. Credit will be issued in same manner payment was made.

Book Buyback Policy: Used books are purchased from students during finals week each semester IF they will be used again the following semester, and IF the Bookstore needs the stock. A used book company is available during finals week to purchase current editions in good condition at their prices.

Special Services:- SPECIAL ORDER ANY BOOK IN PRINT- GIFT CARDS- COPY MACHINE- FAX MACHINE- OTHER SPECIAL ORDERS – SUPPLIES, ELECTRONICS, SOFTWARE

Web site: Please visit us at: http://bookstore.hillsdale.edu/home.aspx

Text reservation program

Do you want to……. Beat the rush of a crowded Bookstore Increase your number of used books Secure your textbooks early Relax and let us do your shopping

Go to http://bookstore.hillsdale.edu/home.aspx. and select Course Materials from the left side menu and you are on your way!

You will have to provide a form of payment (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or Athletic Scholarship number). All Textbook Reservations must be picked up at the Bookstore,(We do not ship reservations) from August 29, 2010-September 1, 2010. Textbooks not picked up by the end of the first day of class-es will be returned to stock for the benefit of other students. Iden-tification must be presented when picking up textbooks.

We need adequate time to process your order. Please do not sub-mit orders after August 22, 2010.

All Textbook Reservation orders are charged a $5.00 processing fee.

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Shuttle Services

Shuttle Service for Fall 2010

The shuttle service will be available for students returning in the fall. If you will be requiring a shuttle from Detroit Metro Airport or the Jackson Train or Bus Station, please fill out the form included in this packet. Return it along with a check in the amount of $55.00 (Jackson Train and Bus Stations are $40.00) to Fleet and Shuttle Services, 278 N. West Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242, Attention: Scott A. Campbell. The request needs to be in our office at least one week prior to your return to cam-pus. Earlier, if possible.

Important reminders include:*Students who are returning to Detroit Metro between 6:00 a.m. SATURDAY, 8/28/10 and 10:00 p.m., MONDAY, 8/30/10, are to meet the shuttle driver at the COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT HOTEL. Instructions are included in thispacket - OPTION #2.

* Students returning at any other date and time will be met at GROUND TRANS PORTATION as described in OPTION #1.* Call the Transportation Office the week of August 16 to make final confirmation of shuttle time and pick up location.* If your flight is canceled or delayed, notify this office. During business hours Call 517-607-2522. After business hours or on weekends Call the Dow Center at 517/437-3311.* Students are limited to two (2) standard size pieces of luggage and one (1) Carry- on. NO BOXES ALLOWED. We look forward to seeing you back on campus!

Shuttle Reminders

To Airport:* 3 day advance notice required;* call day before scheduled shuttle to make final confirmation of pick-up point and time;* be ready 15 minutes before scheduled pick-up; 30 minutes if inclement weather;* limited to 2 pieces of standard size suitcases and 1 carry-on;* must cancel no less than 24 hours before scheduled trip;* payment required prior to leaving campus.

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Returning to Campus:

OPTION #1* 3 day advance notice required;* meet College vehicle at ground transportation for your airline (outside baggage claim doors), unless other arrangements are made.* call the day before your scheduled return to make final confirmation of shuttle time;* if flight is canceled or delayed, please notify this office, if possible. During business hours call Campus Services; on weekends or after hours, call the Dow Center;* limited to 2 pieces of standard size suitcases and 1 carry-on;* must cancel no less than 24 hours before scheduled trip;* if payment has not been made please mail check to: Campus Services c/o Hillsdale College, 278 N. West Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242 Campus Services - 517/607-2522 Dow Center - 517/437-3311

THE FOLLOWING OPTION IS USED DURING CERTAIN PEAK TIMES. FOL-LOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS ONLY IF YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO BY CAMPUS SERVICES.

Returning to Campus:

OPTION #2During peak travel times for students, the College has reserved a conference room at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel which is located a few miles outside of Metro airport. To help alleviate long waits at the airport for delayed flights, we are asking students to meet the Courtyard’s Shuttle Van which runs approximately every 15 minutes from the ground transportation (outside baggage claim). The shuttle runs from 5:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Any student needing the hotel shuttle from the International Terminal, or they arrive at the Domestic Terminals later than 11:00 p.m. can either call the Courtyard at (734)721-3200 or use the Courtesy Phones located in the baggage claim area and the hotel will send a shuttle to meet them. The Courtyard’s shuttle vans are red and have Fairfield Inn and Courtyard printed on the side. Take the van to the COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT and you may stay in the conference room until the College shuttle arrives. The College shuttles leave campus every 2 hours (from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.) to pick up students who are waiting at the Courtyard.

Campus Services – 517/607-2522 Dow Center – 517/437-3311

Shuttle Policy

1. The Shuttle service will be available only to students during the peak times listed below. Note: The shuttle service is not available to parents of students or Hillsdale College employees.

2. The Shuttle will run only during peak times that include the beginning and end of semesters: Thanksgiving recess, Christmas break and Spring break. (The only exception would be in the case of a death, or other major emergency in the family. The trip must be approved by the Dean of Women or Dean of Men.)

3. The Shuttle will run to Detroit (DTW) Airport as well as to the Jackson Train & Bus Stations. Transportation to/from other airports and train stations will be the personal responsibility of each individual.

4. Shuttle reservations must be made at least 72 hours ahead of a scheduled trip. (The only exception would be in the case of a death, or other major emer-gency in the family. The trip must be approved by the Dean of Women or Dean of Men.)

5. The charge for the Shuttle is a flat rate of $55.00 one way to DTW Airport. The rate for the Jackson Train & Bus Stations is $40.00 one way. When leaving Hillsdale, the Shuttle fee must be paid in advance to the Shuttle Coordinator at the Fowler Maintenance Building or Business Office. For trips back to Hillsdale that are arranged at least three days ahead, please mail a check to: Hillsdale College, Shuttle Coordinator, 278 North West Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242, At-tention: Scott Campbell or by credit card through the Business Office.

6. Shuttle reservations must be canceled no less than 24 hours before a sched-uled trip. There will be a late charge of $20.00 for trips canceled less than 24 hours in advance of a scheduled trip.

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7. Students will be picked up at individual dormitories or Greek houses for all scheduled departures. Off-campus students should make arrangements to meet the shuttle at one of the dorms.

Scheduled departure times are: 10:00 a.m. Through 10:30 p.m.

Under no circumstances will the Shuttle wait more than five minutes beyond a scheduled time of leaving campus. The Shuttle driver has the permission of Hillsdale College to deny transportation to any inebriated individual.

8. The Shuttle will arrive at DTW only at the following times listed below for students coming to campus:

8:00 a.m. Through 10:30 p.m.

If there are requests for the Jackson Train & Bus Stations, a time will be sched-uled when the Shuttle reservation is made.

9. When departing for DTW, students will be taken to the Ground Transpor-tation area where they may check their luggage with the appropriate carrier. When arriving at DTW, students must meet the College van at Ground Trans-portation just outside baggage claim. Students will then be dropped off at their respective dormitories or Greek houses.

10. For safety and comfort, students will be allowed only two (2) standard size pieces of luggage and one (1) carry-on. No boxes, footlockers or oversize duffle bags will be allowed. UPS service is available at the Fowler Maintenance Building for additional luggage.

Housing Information

Housing Visitation Hours

Opposite gender visitation in students’ rooms is permitted during the times listed below. (Note: visitation times vary in Greek houses and The Suites)

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. in all residences Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in women’s residences only Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in men’s residences only Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. in all residences Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. in all residences

Lobby visitation is permitted in all housing during the following times:

Monday – Thursday: noon – midnight Friday and Saturday: noon – 1:00 a.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – midnight

Visitation at windows is not allowed, nor is exiting or entering through windows at any time.

The Suites Visitation Policy

Opposite sex visitation within individual suites and rooms:

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – midnight Monday – Thursday: noon – midnight Friday and Saturday: noon – 2:00 a.m.

Opposite sex visitation within The Commons is permitted at all times, unless otherwise posted (e.g. exam week, etc.). The Commons refers to the lobby areas between the men’s and women’s wings of The Suites.

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Moving In

Residents may begin moving into their rooms at noon on Sunday, August 29, 2010. If necessary, alternate arrival arrangements can be made through the appropriate dean’s office. See below for information regarding the Extended Stay Request Form.

Dean of Women: (517) 607-2333 Dean of Men: (517) 607-2331

Vacation HoursCollege housing is closed during certain vacation periods; therefore, students are required to vacate their rooms during these periods. The times for vacating College Residences are listed below. It is important that students and parents are aware of these times and make necessary arrangements well in advance. A $50.00 per night charge will be added to the students bill if he or she stays beyond or returns earlier than the prescribed times without permission. Exemptions are granted for extenuating circumstances only.

Students seeking permission to remain in an on-campus residence including Greek houses one additional night or to return one day early during a college break (e.g. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring, or Summer) due to extenuating circumstances, must obtain an Extended-Stay Request Form and submit it to the appropriate dean’s office no later than two weeks before the break. The Extended-Stay Request Form can be obtained from the residence hall director and must be signed by both the residence hall director and the appropriate dean. A $15.00 fee will be charged to the student’s account for each night of extended stay.

Dates and times students must vacate residence halls.

Thanksgiving: November 23 by 5:30 p.m. (residence halls re-open at noon Sunday, November 28) Christmas Break: December 17 by 5:30 p.m. (residence halls re-open at noon Sunday, January 16)

Spring Break: March 18 by 5:30 p.m. (residence halls re-open at noon Sunday, March 27) Graduation/Final Exams: New students entering August ‘10 or January ‘11 must vacate within 24 hours of last exam or if last exam is on Wednesday, May 11, then by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 12. Special permission from dean’s office (not house director or coach) is needed to stay past 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 12. Food services end with lunch on Wednesday.

Checking In and Checking Out

Room condition checks will be conducted twice per academic year, one in the beginning and one at the end of the year. All rooms must be cleared of per-sonal belongings, and all furniture is to be returned to their original positions at time of departure. Students will incur a penalty if the room is not returned to its original condition.

Freshmen:

Room condition forms will be completed by the house director and/or resident assistant when the student checks out, which must be no later than 10:00 a.m. the Thursday following the last day of finals, unless otherwise granted by the house director and deans.

Upperclassmen:

Room condition forms will be completed by the house director or resident as-sistant at the time of departure. For residents remaining on campus for gradu-ation, room condition forms will be completed between 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. on the Thursday following finals. All belongings not needed for the remainder of the stay must be packed and neatly stacked in the hall, un-less otherwise indicated by the house director.

Storage

Each residence has limited storage for students who live eight or more hours from Hillsdale. Please see your house director for storage specifications and procedures. Bicycles or cars may not be stored on campus over the summer. Any bicycles left on campus over the summer will be donated.

All items stored in college storage must be clearly labeled with name, home ad-dress, phone number and date. Any items not retrieved within the first 15 days of the following semester will be donated .

Liability for Stolen/Damaged Personal Items

Students’ possessions that are lost, stolen or damaged are not the responsibil-ity of Hillsdale College. All students should be certain of their coverage under their parents’ home owners’ policy (or a comparable policy) before arriving on campus. Students are cautioned not to bring expensive equipment.

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Meal Plan information

All meal plans offered are outlined on this page. Two of these plans provide a fixed number of meals per week. Four of these plans include “Charger Change”, a credit put on a student’s ID card which can be used at any on-campus food service. On-campus food services include A.J.’s Café 1844, Jitters Coffee Cart, and the Knorr Family Dining Room. On all Block Plans, students may use their meals to treat a friend or family member to any meal in the Knorr Dining Room. In addition, any meal eaten over the plan limit will require a cash payment or the use of your Charger Change. Students wishing to purchase additional Block meals may do so in blocks of 10 for a $60.00 fee. Charger Change (flexible spending dollars) associated with the meal plans not spent during fall semester will carry over to spring semester. However, Charger Change not spent by lunch Wednesday, May 5, 2010 will be forfeited. Additional Charger Change can be purchased at any food service location or at the Saga office. Name Meals Allowed Charger Change/Semester Cost/Semester

All-inclusive 19/week $25.00 $2,010.0015 meal plan 15/week $0.00 $1,865.00Block 200 200/semester $200.00 $2,010.00Block 150 150/semester $75.00 $1,865.00 Only available to off-campus and Suites residents:

10-meal plan 10 meals per week $0.00 $1,350.00Block 100 100 meals per semester $25 $1,350.00 Important Procedural Changes:

•Box Meal requests are available. Request forms for Boxed Meals may be obtained from Steve Casai or the Saga office. A student may want to consider purchasing a Block Plan if he/she will miss meals due to a scheduled class, work or athletic competition time conflict. •Students must present Student ID cards for all meals whether eaten in the dining hall, AJ’s or Jitters. Individuals may not verbally provide their ID number to obtain meals. A student may change from one meal plan to the other only until September 2, 2010, for fall semester and January 20, 2011, for spring semester.

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Student Mail SYSTEMGREWCOCK STUDENT UNION MAIL ROOM HOURSMonday - Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

All on-campus student mail sent through USPS is delivered to the Grewcock Student Union Mailroom. Each student has their own mailbox that can be accessed with their residence hall front door key. Each box is organized by residence hall, room number and then alphabetically by roommates’ last names. For example, if you live in room 123 and your last name is Hillsdale and your roommate’s last name is Charger, your box number will be 123B and your roommate’s will be 123A. Any large packages will be kept in the package room by the mailboxes. You will receive an email when a package(s) arrives. Packages can be picked up during designated mailroom hours. All student mail and packages sent through the USPS will be delivered to the mailroom in the Grewcock Student Union. All packages sent through UPS or FedEx will be sent directly to each residence hall. Please note that all mail for students living in college owned, off-campus housing will receive their mail at the Grewcock Student Union.

Address mail according to the following format:Student NameResidence hall, room number, letter assigned according to last nameResidence Hall Street AddressCity, State, Zip

Koon50 E. College St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Mauck259 Hillsdale St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

McIntyre305 Hillsdale St.Hillsdale, MI 49242 Waterman303 Hillsdale St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Women’s Residence Halls:

Benzing268 Union St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Chi Omega275 Hillsdale St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Dow House180 Hillsdale St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Kappa Kappa Gamma221 Hillsdale St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Olds285 Hillsdale St.Hillsdale, MI 49242 Pi Beta Phi304 Hillsdale St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Sigma Alpha Iota183 Hillsdale St.Hillsdale, MI 49242 The Suites271 Union St.Hillsdale, MI 49242 Whitley60 E College St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Men’s Residence Halls: Alpha Tau Omega173 Hillsdale St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Delta Sigma Phi139 Hillsdale St.Hillsdale, MI 49242 Galloway8 E. Galloway Dr.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Mu Alpha204 Hillsdale St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Neidfeldt86 E. College St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Sigma Chi172 Hillsdale St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Simpson300 N. West St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

Suites271 Union St.Hillsdale, MI 49242

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Ambler Health Center Monday-Friday183 ½ Hillsdale Street 9:00 am - Noon, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm(517) 607-4368 The Ambler Health Center has a registered nurse on duty during all operating hours. There is no charge for the nurse’s service and no charge for the admin-istering of common drugs. A doctor may be seen at the times listed below. Students are encouraged to make an appointment if they wish to see a doctor. A fee of $40 is charged for a doctor’s appointment. All students must have a health insurance card or a copy of insurance policy numbers and policy holder’s name, and a Social Security number and place of employment, if under a company plan. Ambler Health Center Doctors’ Hours:Staffed by Jonesville Health Care

Monday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Matthew Dillon, Physician AssistantTuesday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sue Hager, Family Nurse PractitionerWednesday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Dr. TonerThursday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Dr. GutowskiFriday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Matthew Dillon, Physician Assistant Hillsdale Community Health Center168 South Howell StreetHillsdale MI 49242

24 Hour – Physician StaffedEmergency and Urgent Care ServicesGeneral Information: 517-437-4451Urgent Care: 517-437-5130

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Professional Counseling Services Dr. Chuck JohnsonHillsdale College employs one part-time professional counselor and one part-time psychologist. Dr. Charles Johnson holds his doctorate of ministry in marriage and family and certification as a social worker. Dr. Johnson has served as an administrator and therapist for alcoholism treatment in Detroit, MI. His past experience also includes thirty-five years of pastoral ministry and student ministry. There are no charges for his confidential professional service.Dr. Johnson is available at the times listed below at his home/office at 79 E. Fayette Street, one block south of the main campus. Take Hillsdale Street to Fayette Street and turn left at the blinking light. Dr. Johnson’s house is one half-block on the left-hand side. Dr. Johnson is available Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment (daytime or evening) and other times for emergencies. Office and home phone: (517) 437-4645Email: cjohnson@hillsdale.edu

Dr. Marianne OsentoskiDr. Marianne Osentoski is a licensed psychologist with over twenty years experience. She currently has a private practice in Hillsdale: Hillsdale Psychological Institute. Her specialties range from anxiety and depressive disorders, stress and anger management, and individual and family therapy. She has also worked at length with eating disorders and victimization issues. Dr. Osentoski is available at the times and places listed below.

Hillsdale Psychological Institute by appointment at 517-439-4596.Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pmorAmbler Health Center by appointment or walk-in at (517) 607-4368 Wednesday: 4 – 6 pmThere are no charges for the first appointment at the Ambler Health Center For additional counseling services, see our Web site:http://www.hillsdale.edu/studentlife/resources/counseling.asp

Meningitis Shots Available at Cost The Center of Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all new in-coming college students receive the meningitis vaccination approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Hillsdale has not had any meningitis cases but will offer meningitis serum at cost to students at the beginning of the school year. Because the cost is higher than other serums, we ask that you send a check for $105.00 before August 16, 2010, with a letter stating your re-quest for the shot. Registered nurse, Maureen Cousino, at the College Health Service will administer the shots. Once we are notified, students who have paid will be responsible for going to the Health Service. Ambler Health Center 183 ½ Hillsdale Street (517) 607-4368 Monday-Friday 9:00 am - Noon, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Return a letter of request before August 16 along with a $105.00 check made payable to Hillsdale College to: Office of Student Affairs Central Hall Hillsdale College Hillsdale MI 49242

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Emergency Preparedness &Communication System

What is Blackboard Connect-ED? Blackboard’s Connect-ED system is a communication service that enables key administrators and security personnel to reach students and staff with personalized voice and text messages quickly to provide valuable information should a need arise. The Connect-Ed Service also allows emergency personnel and key administrators to communicate across departments. We can use the service to mobilize emergency response teams and notify key department heads regarding routine or time-sensitive situations. Ultimately, we want to ensure that we can notify students quickly in time-sensitive situations because up-to-date communication helps minimize the spread of misinformation, restore order, and provide direction. How Does Blackboard Connect-ED Work? Key administrators record a voice message in their own voice and/or record a typed message to be sent to text receiving devices. As with any communication vehicle, it is important to combine voice, text-messaging, and e-mail to better ensure effective communication. In all, the multi-modal service helps us reach out to students and staff via:Voice messages to home phones, residence hall phones, and cell phonesText messages to cell phones, PDAs and other text-based devicesWritten messages to e-mail accounts What do I Need to Do? Please refer to the Insurance and Emergency Contact Information.

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