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Athletics Location: Gymnasium The
ATTIC
1.
Make
an appointment with an Academic Advisor (contact the advisors in the Social
and International Studies Department or The ATTIC). 2.
Discuss
courses with the Advisor. 3.
Register
for the courses after being advised. Students
with questions or problems should contact an advisor for assistance.
Math Advisory Test (MAT) Placement is based on the
following scale:
Students are eligible to
take any math course at SPSU for which they have met all prerequisities.
The ATTIC and the Mathematics Department offer math tutoring.
1.
Students
may attempt both the Reading and Writing parts of the test if they have
earned fewer than 30 hours. However, it is recommended that students take the
test after completing EN 1101 and EN 1102, although completing these courses
is not a requirement. You should take EN 1101 and EN 1102 and attempt the
Regents' Test as soon as possible in your college curriculum. 2.
Students
must take the test in their first semester of enrollment after earning 30
credit hours. 3.
Students
with 30-44 hours earned must attempt the section(s) of the test not completed
the next time it is offered. 4.
Students
with 45 or more hours who have not passed both
sections of the Regent's Test, must schedule Regents' Preparation courses. It
is mandatory that these students attempt the Regents' Test the next time it
is offered. 5.
Students
who transfer with 30 or more semester credit hours should take the Test
during the first semester of enrollment. Students who do not pass the Test
before their third semester of enrollment may be required to take the
Regents' Preparation courses. Scores for
the Regents' Test take several weeks to be returned. Students who fail the
test must retake it and enroll in a Regents' Preparation course. It is highly recommended
that students visit the Regent's web site at www.gsu.edu/rtp.
Here, students will find advice on how to write successful essays, how NOT to
write failing essays, and see a list of Regents' writing test topics. Students may also visit
the ATTIC tutoring center where they can review materials relating to the
test and get help.
Student Responsibilities: Specific Disability:
Students
are responsible for all related examination fees. Students who think they may
have a learning disability, but do not have proper documentation, are
strongly advised to contact the ATTIC for appropriate referrals. Under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) special services are available through the ATTIC to
any learning disabled student at Southern Polytechnic State University. All
such services are implemented on an individual basis. Campus
Accessibility/Accommodations:
International Student
Services provides cultural, social, and educational programs. CultureFest introduces international students' culture,
food, and talent to the SPSU community. Friends of International and AMIS
(American Ministry of International Students) sponsor family and community
activities. Bookstore During the first five days
of each semester and the last day of registration, the Bookstore is open
additional hours to accommodate evening students. Location: Lower Level of Student Center Career
& Counseling Services Students are encouraged to
make use of the career services as early as possible during their stay at
Southern Polytechnic. Degree candidates should begin the job placement
process two semesters prior to their graduation. Students currently
enrolled at Southern Polytechnic in baccalaureate or masters programs
graduating within six months and who register with Career Services are
eligible for all services. Graduating students who plan to use placement
services are required to complete Career Services registration information
and a resume through the Student Registration system on the Career &
Counseling Center web site at www.spsu.edu/cccenter.
Graduating students who
have registered with the Center can have their resumes sent to employers who
have advertised jobs in their related field. Information on the jobs and
names of employers where the student’s resume has been sent is also available
for review through this system. Employers contact those students directly that
they desire to interview or, if the employer is interviewing on campus, they
will contact the Career and Counseling Center staff and we will notify the
students. Career Services does not provide general lists of students’ names
and contact information to any employer or personnel agency. For campus interviews most
employers pre-screen candidates to select those they
wish to interview. The Center sends candidates resumes to the employer, the
company representative notifies us as to their choices and we notify students
through the Student Registration system. Selected students have the first
opportunity to sign up for an interview then, if acceptable to the employer,
other students desiring to interview have the opportunity to sign up as time
and space permit. Some employers interview through
open sign-up, where qualified and interested students schedule themselves for
an interview on a first come basis until the schedule is filled. Career Services allows
graduates to use all services until they have accepted full-time career
employment. To continue using services after graduation graduates must update
their user profile in the Center’s web database each semester. Students seeking part-time
or temporary employment should survey the jobs listed on the Career and
Counseling Center web page. Some of the jobs require technical expertise;
however, many require no experience. Most students seeking part-time
employment are able to find suitable work in the metro area.
Students wishing to apply
for the co-op program must have a declared major, have completed at least 24
semester hours of academic credit toward their degree, be in good academic
standing with the university, have and maintain a minimum 2.00 scholastic
average (many industries require higher scholastic averages), be a full-time
student enrolled in 12 hours, have at least four full-time semesters
remaining until graduation and be able to participate in no less than three
alternating co-op work assignments. International students are eligible to
apply for the Cooperative Education program. International students may only
work up to 12 months and must complete all paperwork and meet any Immigration
Service eligibility requirements. Co-op students are
required to follow all guidelines set forth by the Career and Counseling
Center as well as rules and regulations of the university. In addition to
university requirements, students must meet any additional company co-op
requirements. Students unable to maintain university or company co-op
requirements are given one probationary term to correct deficiencies before
being withdrawn from the co-op program. A co-op program can be
started with industry in a number of ways: student contact, university
referral, or industry initiation. The Career and Counseling Center refers
students to employers after they have been accepted as a co-op applicant,
however, acceptance as a co-op applicant does not guarantee a student's
employment in a co-op position. The employer has the final decision regarding
offering co-op employment. Upon acceptance of a co-op position, the student
is expected to remain with that company for a minimum of three co-op work
terms. Co-op salaries are
determined by the employer and normally increase with job responsibilities.
Board and lodging during work terms are the responsibility of the student,
but in most cases co-op employers can provide assistance in locating suitable
accommodations. Students with metro-Atlanta co-op assignments may live in
Southern Polytechnic State University residence halls. In addition, students
with local co-op work assignments are eligible to participate in all
extracurricular, intramural, and health service activities on campus with the
payment of the regular student athletic, activity, and health fees. Although
no credit is awarded, co-op students are viewed by the university as active,
continuing full-time students during their periods of approved work
experience for insurance and financial aid purposes. Although no commitment is
made by either the student or employer for full-time employment upon
completion of the co-op program, many Southern Polytechnic State University
co-op students are offered career employment with their co-op employers.
Satisfactory completion of both requirements for graduation and co-op
guidelines make an undergraduate student eligible to receive recognition for
participation in the co-op program on his or her Southern Polytechnic State
University diploma and academic record. Students interested in the co-op
program should contact the Cooperative Education Coordinator in the Career
and Counseling Center. Graduate co-op students
must have and maintain a 3.00 scholastic average, have completed a minimum of
9 hours in their graduate program at Southern Polytechnic and must be able to
complete at least two co-op work periods. Students can not be registered for
Graduate Placement Services and as a Cooperative Education applicant
simultaneously.
Personal concerns such as
anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, low
self-confidence, and communication issues can make it very difficult for
students to gain the most from the university environment and from their
classes. Professional counselors provide individual sessions for students
seeking confidential assistance with these and other personal issues. Part of the career
development process involves increasing our self-understanding in such areas
as our values, life goals, interests, and skills. Counselors can help
students increase their self-understanding and learn how to match their
personal characteristics with the work environments that a university
education makes possible for them. Many students find
university work more difficult than they expected and find that it strains
their abilities. Counselors can assist students to develop skills in stress
management, overcoming test anxiety, test-taking strategies, academic
motivation, and enhancing memory by understanding learning style. The Career and Counseling
Center provides a variety of tests that are adjunctive to counseling
services. With the student's consent, these instruments are used by
counselors when they feel that the data provided will facilitate the
student's use of the service. Counselors provide
outreach programs on many topics, including stress management, assertiveness
training, depression, deciding on a major, relationship building, and special
student concerns. All counseling services
are free of charge, confidential, and are available on an appointment or,
when possible, on a walk-in basis.
Internship Eligibility and
Requirements:
Advantages include:
Location: Student Center, Room A243 Cashier's
Window (Business Office) Personal checks cannot be
cashed at the Cashier’s Window, but an automatic teller machine is available
in the Student Center to handle your cash needs. The Cashier’s Window is
also the place to go to check your "frozen"
status. Location: Norton Hall, Ground Floor Computer
Resources To use the computer labs
or obtain an SPSU email account, please visit the Lab in Building H, Room
242. A lab assistant will help you set up your account. Your valid student ID
is required. The Lab in Building H
provides computing resources for most of the computer-related courses at
SPSU. Computer lab hours may vary based on course offerings, number of
students, and demand. Lab hours for each semester are posted at the lab
entrance. More information may be obtained by calling (678) 915-7493. The Cyber Café, located in
the Student Center (Building A), contains eight Linux terminals which can be
accessed by all students. These terminals are designed to provide students
with internet and email access. Many academic departments
maintain computer labs with specialized software for their majors. Please
check with your department for more information. Affirmative Action: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
Section 504, provides that "no otherwise qualified handicapped
individual in the United States shall, solely by reason of his handicap, be
excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal
financial assistance." As a Food
Service Meal Plan Purchases: Students may pay for the meal plan
at the Cashier’s Window in the lower level of Norton Hall. Additional
information can be obtained at that time. A student with a meal plan must
present their student ID each time they visit the cafeteria. The meal plan
offers the greatest variety at a set price which include
salad bar, choice of entrees, a variety of vegetables, bread, dessert, and
drink. A la Carte: A la carte offers a variety of
short-order items in addition to the entrees of the day which can be ordered
anytime during the operational hours. Each item is individually priced. A
buffet salad bar is available for lunch and dinner. Food Service Committee: Meetings between the Food Service
Manager, students, faculty and staff are held to discuss menu patterns,
suggestions, special meals, complaints and matters pertinent to the food
service operation. Feedback: If you have constructive
criticisms or suggestions, please feel free to contact one of the members of
the committee or complete an evaluation form in the dining center. Location: Lower level, Library Available to the Southern
Polytechnic student is a library collection of some 100,000 catalogued
volumes and 50,000 non-book items, including maps, recordings, tapes, various
types of slides and films and a circulating art collection. The Library is
also a depository for U.S. Geological Survey maps for the State of The 58,000 square foot
composite building compliments the existing campus design while creating an
exciting departure form the basic one-level buildings that exist on campus.
Following the topography, a series of step-down "trays" separate
stack areas and provide a variety of study environments from small study
rooms with low ceilings to the two and a half story main reading/stack areas.
Centered under a two-story
skylight, a glass-walled gallery accommodates flexible exhibits as well as
serving as the reception hall for the campus. The second floor gallery houses
the Louise and Alan Sellars collection of antique
tools. This collection is unique in the University system. A collection of 19th
century architectural artifacts, gargoyles, pilaster capitals, friezes, etc.,
has been incorporated into the building. Finally, as the focal point of the
campus, a bell tower rises sixty feet above the Library, supporting Swiss-made
custom-cast bells. To borrow materials from
the Library, a student must present a current Southern Polytechnic ID card
and have it bar-coded at the circulation desk. Regulations concerning length
of circulation period, overdue fine rates, etc., are posted at the
circulation desk and/or are made known at the time material is borrowed.
These regulations are subject to change with prior notice. The Library is
automated via GIL, and users can easily access the collections of more than
40 libraries simultaneously. Note: Library hours are
subject to change without notice. Phone: (678) 915-7276 Multicultural Programs Location: Howell Hall, Basement Post
Office Students not living in the
residence halls may rent a post office box at a fee of $5.00 per semester. Students in residence
halls have individual post office boxes assigned to them, at no charge, at
the time they check into the halls. Location: Lower Level - University
Police (Parking Information) The officers and staff of
the department are on duty each day. The Police Department welcomes student
questions and suggestions and is readily available to be of service.
Additional Services: The University Police participate
in Operation Identification; and, engravers are available to mark and
register your personal possessions. Jumper cables are available for students
to check out with their valid University ID’s. Location: Norton Hall, Lower Level Recreational
Sports The Department of
Recreational Sports is housed in the Recreation and Another major recreation
facility on campus is the Outdoor Recreation Complex which includes 3 fenced
softball fields, one large multipurpose field, ˝ mile running trail, and 9
tennis courts. Students may find out more
information about the program by contacting the Department of Recreational
Sports. Location: Recreation and Health
and Wellness Services The Southern Polytechnic
Health Service fee does not cover emergency or hospitalization care provided
through any area hospitals. The fee also does not apply toward the following:
routine physical exams, X-rays unrelated to diagnosis, specialist care,
orthopedic appliances, eye exams, special laboratory exams, special nurses,
all medications and injections, or medical expense resulting from injuries
during intercollegiate athletic competition. In all these instances, the
student or his or her parents or guardian(s) is responsible for such added
expenses. Students should check with
the Nurse or the Dean of Students if there are any questions about medical
coverage. Medical Insurance: Due to the limits of the health
services provided by Southern Polytechnic, each student should ensure that
he/she has adequate personal medical insurance. All international students of
Southern Polytechnic are required to have health insurance protection.
Southern Emergencies: In emergency situations, a local ambulance
service will be called to provide transportation for a student to the medical
services or local hospital. Location: Recreation and All
WellStar Urgent Care Facilities: Residence
Life The residence halls are
operated in the belief that University students are capable of making their
own environment pleasant, educationally stimulating, and conducive to study.
The University does not abdicate its responsibility to cooperate in any way,
but the philosophy of the Department of Housing is to encourage students to
do things for themselves rather than to have things done for them. The goal
is education in the broadest sense and opportunity for continuing personal
growth that is not always found in the classroom. Because you are living in
close quarters with a large number of people, you will find that you have a
responsibility in matters such as noise, safety, cleanliness, upkeep of
facilities, and the like – a responsibility both to show consideration for
others and to see that others show consideration for you. There will be
conflicting needs and attitudes; it may not always be easy to work maturely,
openly, and rationally for an acceptable solution, but it is worth the
effort.
The Assistant Director
of Residence Life
supervises the resident assistants and reports to the Director of Residence
Life. This person's role is to insure that the primary functions of the
Department of Residence Life pertaining to student life in the residence
halls are achieved. The Freshman Year
Residence Experience (FYRE) Coordinator supervises the Resident Leader staff (RL’s function similar to an RA but are chosen and trained
to work with freshman students in the freshman year program) and the Freshman
tutors who work in the Howell Hall tutoring areas. Additionally, the
freshman year program coordinator monitors the progress of all freshmen in
the program and intervenes with and assists students when needed. The FYRE
Program is designed to assist participating freshmen succeed at SPSU. Resident Assistants are fellow students who have been
chosen for their ability to facilitate the kind of student responsibility
described above. The RA’s primary duties are to encourage and stimulate
meaningful activity, to assist residents in working out problems that occur
in group living, to provide information about campus services, activities and
residence hall and University procedures, to perform managerial tasks such as
check-in, check-out, and property inventory, and to serve as an interested
person when you wish to discuss matters of personal concern to you. Many students arrive at
the residence halls expecting the RA staff to serve as "protectors"
whose sole purpose is to enforce regulation. This attitude sometimes leads to
a misunderstanding of the staff, whom they perceive
as an authoritative figure instead of a fellow student who is interested in
knowing and assisting others. These misunderstandings create barriers to
communication and hinder the activities of both the students and the RA’s
concerned. Your RA’s whole orientation is quite different form that of an
authoritative figure, although as an employee of the University, he or she
also has a responsibility to see that students observe regulations. RA’s will
appreciate your understanding of the position in which this places them.
Ideally regulations are the primary responsibility of the students rather
than of the RA, whose primary duty is to make a positive contribution to life
on your floor. Application and
Vacancies:
Residence hall space is in great demand. As a result, all vacancies which
occur are filled from a waiting list maintained by the Residence Life Office.
To be placed on the waiting list, a student must complete a Residence Hall
Application Form and submit the form with a seventy-five dollar ($75.00)
refundable key and security deposit to the Cashier’s Office. The date of the
receipt determines your place on the waiting list. Occasionally, vacancies
occur during the semester. The Residence Life Office will fill those
vacancies on a first-come, first-served basis. A residence hall contract
is usually signed for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Exceptions
to the contract (co-op, etc.) are made on an individual basis. Summer
contracts are signed for just summer. Rent payment is due, in full, prior to
the first day of classes each semester. Policies, Rules and
Regulations: The
Department of Residence Life publishes a guidebook providing the various
policies, rules, regulations, campus services and additional information
pertinent to the residents of the halls. A copy of the "Residence Hall
Guidebook" is available in the Residence Life Office upon request. Security: For security and safety, the
Residence Life staff may, at any time, request proper identification from a
student or any person in or around the halls. Advertising and
Solicitation:
Advertising (the posting of notices, flyers and brochures), is permitted in
the residence halls but only in designated areas and with prior approval of
the Director of Residence Life. Solicitation is not allowed. Research may be
conducted in the residence halls with prior approval of the director. Off-Campus Housing: The Residence Life Office can
assist students who desire to live off campus. While maintaining a listing of
private individuals who wish to rent a room or share an apartment,
condominium and even sometimes homes, the Residence Life office also works with
several "apartment finding" services which maintain up to the
minute listings for the entire metro-Atlanta area. Location: Second Floor East, Howell Residence Hall Scholarships
and Financial Aid Financial aid at Southern
Polytechnic is intended to assist students in meeting normal University
expenses and to help as many students as possible, either through University
funds or by directing the student to other sources. Any applicant should
realize that the amount of financial aid which may be granted seldom meets
all of the student’s educational expenses. Any financial assistance will have
to be supplemented by the student, his/her family, or outside sources. Because of limited funds
available to the Financial Aid Office, it is not always possible to assist
all eligible applicants. An effort is made to grant awards to the students
with the greatest need. Although applications are
processed until all federal funds are expended, students who file early have
the greater chance of receiving financial aid than those who apply after the
March 15th deadline. Students must also apply each year to continue to
receive financial aid. Though a student is awarded aid one year it would not
mean that he/she is eligible to receive aid a subsequent year, unless he/she
continues to demonstrate need as defined by the U. S. Office of Education. To assist applicants in
following the necessary application procedures, financial aid assistants, in
addition to the director, are available.
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