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Chapter One: Student Resources and Services
The following list, in alphabetical order, describes the services available to all our students. BOOKSTORE - Follett College Stores, the largest bookstore management company, managing over 750 bookstores in the United States and Canada manages the University of Bridgeport Bookstore. - The University of Bridgeport Bookstore carries all the required textbooks and supplies for classes offered at the University. - Students can purchase their books online at www.efollett.com, which is the largest textbook selling web site in the world. - Books purchased online can either be shipped to the student's home or prepaid and picked up at the bookstore. - Accepted forms of payment include cash, checks, all major credit cards, financial aid through the bursar's office. The regular Store Hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 9:00am to 7:00pm on Wednesday; and 9:00am to 4:00pm Friday. Orientation hours and summer hours differ. For further information, please call 576-4804. BURSAR SERVICES The Bursar's Office is the billing and payment center for all student accounts. Information regarding the following may be obtained from the Bursar's Office: costs and fees, financial services, payment schedules, student account inquiries, and the refund policy. For further information on the services, students may visit Bursar's office on the garden level of Wahlstrom Library, visit our website at www.bridgeport.edu/bursar or call 203-576-4130. CAMPUS SECURITY University Campus Security Officers provide twenty-four-hour patrol coverage. Although our Campus Security coordinates their activities with the City of Bridgeport Police Department, they are completely autonomous and separate from the Bridgeport Police Department. The Campus Security Office maintains a preventative patrol with uniformed officers on foot, bicycles, and a fully equipped SUV marked with the Campus Security logo. The UB Campus Security Office keeps statistics concerning the on-campus occurrence of certain criminal offenses reported to Campus Security authorities, in compliance with the Student Right-To-Know, and Campus Security Act of 1990 and the Higher Education Amendment Act of 1992. These statistics are published annually in October for the three prior calendar years. These statistics are available to the entire UB campus community and to prospective students. While crime prevention is the primary concern of Campus Security, the security officer's are trained in CPR and First Aid. Security will also coordinate emergency medical assistance and transportation, via vouchers, for a cab service to and from St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport, CT. Other services available to students include; ID cards, monitoring of the Campus Secure System (PAL) and student escorts on campus. CAREER SERVICES CENTER The Career Services Center assists students to develop skills that match employer's expectations and relate their major to a variety of career options. Individual appointments with staff are scheduled daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday for assistance with career decision making, career assessment, major choice, resume preparation, job & internship search strategies, graduate school application and interview techniques. Evening appointments are available upon request. Meetings at the Stamford Campus may be arranged as well. Job and internship postings are received daily and most are available on-line. Students seeking work are encouraged to let us know by registering with our on-line job and internship search system. The Career Services Center also sponsors a variety of skill development sessions, career fairs, and campus recruiting events throughout the year. The Student Employment Program offers students a variety of opportunities to develop work skills at both on and off campus locations. Opportunities are posted on-line and all students are encouraged to apply. International students who are ready to take advantage of their Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) work eligibility are encouraged to review the resources on the Career Services Center website to aid them in the application process. Career Services Staff are available to answer questions regarding the process and processes these applications. For further information on these services, students may visit Career Services on the garden level of Wahlstrom Library, or visit our website at www.bridgeport.edu/career or call 203-576-4466. COMMUNITY SERVICE It's easy to make a difference for a cause that you believe in-volunteer for one of the many outreach opportunities in the UB community! To explore some of these opportunities, visit the Office for Campus Activities & Community Services in Rm. 117 Student Center. There are many opportunities in our community, so commitments will vary. Remember that getting involved will MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. COMMUTER STUDENT RESOURCES The Student Center is a "second home" to many commuter students while they are on campus. A Commuter Student Study Lounge is located on the first floor of the Student Center providing ample space for quiet study and study groups, as well as a microwave. We welcome all students to become involved with the Commuter Student Association.The President of this Association is also a member of the Undergraduate Student Congress. Please contact the Undergraduate Student Government Association Office at 203-576-4818 for more information. COUNSELING Counseling Services Counseling Services offers a private and confidential atmosphere for students to talk about their personal worries and concerns about college life or life in general. All services enhance our students' ability to fully benefit from the university environment and academic experience. Services include: short- term individual counseling, couples and group counseling, psychiatric evaluation and follow-up, mental health screenings, crisis intervention and outreach workshops. Referrals to treatment providers in the community are made as needed. Counseling Services is committed to the psychological well-being of our students and to be responsive and sensitive to the needs of a highly diverse student population. Counseling Related Emergencies During Counseling Services office hours emergencies are handled immediately. In case of an emergency after hours, if a student lives on campus, he student should call Residential Life Staff to call Security at X4911. In case of an emergency after hours, if a student lives on campus, call Residential Staff and Security at Ext. 4911. See Student Health and Counseling Services Clearance Policy below. Location Hours Counseling Services is located in Room 119, Health Sciences Center/Warner Hall, 60 Lafayette Street, and is open Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. To make an appointment for counseling, please call us at 203-576-4454, or visit the office to schedule an appointment or email counselingservices@bridgeport.edu.
Student Health Insurance Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance plan provided by the University and are billed on their student accounts. Inpatient and outpatient mental health coverage is included in the Student Health Insurance plan. Mandatory coverage is required for all full-time undergraduates, international students, and students in campus housing. Waivers for domestic students are allowed if the student can prove comparable coverage is carried. Please go to see this link for more information under Student Health Insurance: www.bridgeport.edu/pages/3709.asp. For questions about mental health coverage, please contact UB Student Health Services at 203-576-4712 or Susan Leeming, CPCU, Vice President at Risk Strategies, 401-831-1463, or email sleeming@risk-strategies.com DISABILITIES Disability Services Disability Services offers a private and confidential atmosphere for students to talk about their disabilities and accommodation needs. We are committed to providing services to qualified students with disabilities so that they receive an equal educational opportunity. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Connecticut State Laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to reduce the impact of disabilities on academic functioning, or upon other life activities in the university setting. The university respects the student's right to disclose or not to disclose a disability. However, the university is not responsible for providing services or accommodations for students who do not disclose a disability to Disability Services. To receive services or accommodations, students must provide appropriate documentation. Please contact Disability Services at (203-576-4292; roxieray@bridgeport.edu) when requesting accommodations. All accommodations are determined on an individual basis. Requests for assistance and accommodations must be initiated by the student, preferably at least two weeks prior to or at the beginning of each academic semester. Staffing The Director of Human Resources will work with students requesting accommodations. Location and Hours Disability Services will be administered by Human Resources Department which is located in Room 705, Wahlstrom Library, 7th Floor 126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. The Human Resources Department is open Monday - Friday From 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. To make an appointment for disability accommodations, please call 203-576-4588 and ask for Dr. Melitha Przygoda. You can come by the office to schedule an appointment or email hr@bridgeport.edu. Evening hours are available by appointment. Substance Abuse Referral Counseling Services can assist students in need of help for substance abuse. If an individual needs help and wants to access treatment independently, he or she can refer to the list of Off-Campus providers below. On-Campus: University of Bridgeport Counseling Services, Health Sciences Center (203) 576-4454 Off-Campus:
Student Counseling Services Clearance Policy After being seen in the Emergency Room for a psychological problem, psychiatric evaluation, and/or alcohol or other drug evaluation, UB students are required to report to Counseling Services within 48 hours. If admitted to a hospital, students are required to follow-up with Counseling Services the day of discharge or within 24 hours. Students who fail to report to Counseling Services may have their registration and residence hall status withdrawn. A student seen by the Counseling Services Staff, who is advised to return to Counseling Services for a follow-up visit, will assume all responsiblity if he/she fails to comply with the follow up. EMAIL ACCOUNTS All Students are required to have a Bridgeport.edu email account. UB email accounts are free and are the official means of communication for the University community. To sign-up for your account follow these directions: Go to www.bridgeport.edu/ubnet, click on “new account” and follow the simple directions. Your account will be activated within 24 hours of your registration. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PHONE LINE The University of Bridgeport will remain open, maintaining regularly scheduled classes at its Bridgeport campus and satellite centers unless weather conditions or other problems cause a delay in opening, cancellation of scheduled classes or closing the campus. While we will seek to notify you through the media listed below, for a more immediate answer, please use the phone line or website listed below: Notification Phone Line (203) 576-4159 Please utilize the above phone or web page for the most up to date and accurate information. Channel 3 WFSB-TV, CBS FINANCIAL AID Located in the Wahlstrom Library on the Garden Level, Financial Aid Officers answer questions regarding types and availability of scholarships, loans and other funding resources. Financial assistance available to University students includes scholarships, grants, loans and employment opportunities. These are awarded individually or in combination to those students who show evidence of financial need and educational promise. Additional information may be obtained from the Financial Aid staff, in the UB Catalog under the section "Financial Aid and Financial Services" at www.bridgeport.edu/FinAid or you may email your questions to finaid@bridgeport.edu. To be considered for federal financial aid, each domestic student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA should be filed by March 15 at www.fafsa.ed.gov each year. Students receiving Financial Aid must maintain satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the UB Catalog. INTERFAITH CENTER The Interfaith Center is located in Carstensen Hall, the large yellow house on University Avenue next to the Student Center. The Center provides the University of Bridgeport campus community a place where both students and staff may practice their respective religion. At the Center, there are study lounges and an Interfaith Sanctuary. Religious holiday celebrations and variety of programs help meet the religious needs of our campus community. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS The International Student Affairs Office (ISS) assists international students, scholars and their dependents in immigration matters and adjusting to life in the United States. The office is located in the Wahlstrom Library, Garden Level, Room 133 and is open Monday-Friday, From 8:30 - 4:30 pm. We can be reached either by phone at (203) 576-4395 or by email at internationaloffice@bridgeport.edu. All new international students and scholars are required to report to the International Student Services for passport check-in upon arrival on campus. A mandatory immigration and personal safety information session is also required for all international students. Information is provided on a wide range of topics including visas (maintaining status, travel and employment eligibility), financial questions, social and cultural differences, and personal concerns. To minimize the difficulties our international students and exchange visitors may experience upon arrival, we offer a monthly International Coffee Hour, and information is available at the office throughout the semester. Each semester free seminars are held to provide professional advice by immigration attorneys. Prior to the tax return deadline, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is made available by ISS staff and business students trained and certified by the Internal Revenue Service. LOST AND FOUND The lost and found is located at the main office of Campus Security. If you come into possession of a lost item/s, immediately bring it to tCampus Security for safekeeping and documentation. Lost items are held by Campus Security for 90 days before they are donated or discarded.
NEWSPAPER Since 1929, The Scribe (undergraduate student newspaper) has provided campus and community news, features, editorials and matters concerning all UB students. A major source of information and communication, The Scribe is available at the Campus Information Center (Student Center) and in the lobbies of all academic and residential buildings. The newspaper is published biweekly during the school year. The Scribe office is located in the Student Center, Rm. 228. Contact the editor at scribe@bridgeport.edu for further information. Visit The Scribe on line edition anytime at www.thescribeonline.com. PERSONAL ALARM LOCATOR (PAL) Each full-time student at the University is provided a small personal alarm locator (PAL) that allows him/her to signal for help instantly from anywhere on campus in an emergency. Small and easily carried, a PAL helps students summon help with the touch of a button. The signal is transmitted to the central computer in the Campus Security Office which identifies it and immediately provides information to the security dispatcher and office personnel about who the student is, his/her vital information, a picture of the student, and a map of where the student set off his/her PAL. Assistance is on its way in a short period of time. Escorts Campus Security will provide walking escorts throughout the campus area for those who wish such service. We encourage all desiring this on-campus security service to call ext. 4913 at any hour. Escorts are only done on campus. How to Use the PAL The PAL should be carried at ALL times, especially outdoors. It should be kept in hand so as to be accessible in an emergency. Carrying it in a backpack or in areas that take time to reach is not advisable. With the PAL in hand, help is summoned by pressing the button on the device until the red light flashes on (3 to 5 seconds). The PAL should only be used in a security emergency, a threatening situation for oneself or others. Fire and medical emergencies would also justify the activation of the PAL. Maintenance a PAL As a small battery inside the PAL itself operates the PAL, all users are asked to test the device at least once a month. Test stations are located in Barnum, Bodine, Seeley, Warner, North Hall and South Hall residence halls, Marina Dining Hall, the Knight's End Cafe, the Campus Security Office, and in the lobby of the library. If your PAL is not working, it can be exchanged 24 hours a day at the main Campus Security Office. PAL Misuse Inappropriate use of the Personal Alarm Locator (PAL) system will not be tolerated. Using the PAL without needing emergency assistance is tantamount to reporting a false emergency to the police. A record is kept of each individual activation. Those considered to be improperly used will be referred to the University Judicial Officer for disciplinary action with penalties ranging from a warning to suspension from the University.
Procedures to Report Criminal Activities on Campus The Campus Security Office urges the campus community to DIAL 4911from any campus telephone or to use their Campus Secure Personal Alarm Locator to report anything that requires immediate department attention. In the event that you witness a crime, or are a victim of criminal activity, report the incident as soon as possible to Campus Security, DIAL 4911. DIAL 4911 or push your personal alarm locator to report criminal activity, fires, injuries, accidents, and incidents of suspicious persons or activity. Residential students should also contact their Resident Assistant or Resident Hall Director. Red phones, located in buildings throughout campus, are connected directly to the Campus Security Office and require no dialing; just lift the phone from the cradle and wait for the dispatcher to answer. The following are the locations of the "red phones":
Returning students should keep their PAL for the following semester. All non-returning students, whether transferring or graduating, must return their PAL. Failure to return the PAL will result in a $160.00 charge for 2008-2009 semester. PAL's may be returned anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the Campus Security Office located in Norseman Hall.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES Student Health Services provides urgent care for common medical illnesses and injuries, following-up care and referrals for ongoing health problems. Student Health Services is located in Room 116, 60 Lafayette Street and is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The phone number is (203) 576-4712. In the event of a medical emergency after clinic hours, call Campus Security at (203) 576-4911, or contact your own physician, or go to Emergency Room at St. Vincent’s Medical Center at 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport. Each student accepted to the University of Bridgeport with the exception of Part time Graduates Students, and IDEAL Students must file a Health Examination Report completed in full and signed by a physician. Particular attention should be paid to the section pertaining to one’s immunization history. The content of the student’s health record is confidential and is not incorporated into the college record. Contact Student Health Services to inquire about doctor’s hours and other services. Emergencies Student Health Services staff handle acute medical emergencies during hours of operation. In the event of a medical emergency after hours, students should call their Residence Hall Director, Resident Advisor, and/or Campus Security at (203) 576-4911, or go to the Emergency Room at St. Vincent’s Medical Center at 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport. If a student independently goes to the emergency room, the student should notify Campus Security as soon as possible. Campus Security will then notify Student Health Services. Residence hall students are required to follow-up with Student Health Services staff 48 hours after being treated at the emergency room. Health Emergency Transporation Policy and Follow up Policy In the event of a medical emergency an ambulance will be called to transport the student to a local emergency room. In the event a student refuses to be transported by ambulance, Campus Security will contact the Bridgeport police. A student who refuses transportation as advised by a university administrator may be subject to severe disciplinary action and/or suspension from the University. If a student independently goes to the emergency room, the student should notify Campus Security as soon as possible. Campus Security will then notify Student Health Services. Residence hall students are required to follow-up with Student Health Services staff 48 hours after being treated at the emergency room. The policy for appropriate medical follow up is as follows: After being seen at a hospital emergency room for medical evaluation or having been admitted to the hospital, UB students are required to report to Student Health Services within 48 hours. Students who fail to report to Student Health Services risk having their registration and residence hall status withdrawn. A student seen by a University physician, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, nurse or nurse practitioner or counselor who is advised to return to Student Health Services for a follow-up visit but fails to comply will assume all responsiblity for the consequences as well as risk disciplinary action by UB. Hepatitis B notification and Advisement Hepatitis B is a serious and potentially life-threatening illness that is spread by direct contact and is caused by a highly contagious virus that infects the liver. It affects all age groups and can lead to liver disease, liver cancer and death in many of those afflicted. Hepatitis B is a preventable tragedy. The American College Health Association, the Connecticut State and Local Health Departments and Centers for Disease Control highly advise that all college students be vaccinated against Hepatitis B virus to protect themselves against this serious illness. The Hepatitis B vaccine is one of the safest vaccines available. Hepatitis B vaccine has been used in the since 1981 and has been shown to be safe, effective and your best protection. Students are strongly advised to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination; the process involves three short over a period of months and it is recommended the series commence before arriving on campus. The vaccine is available at cost at Student Health Services. UB is required by Public Health Statue Public Act 04-221, Sec. 20. to provide (1) information about hepatitis B and the risks of contracting hepatitis B by college-age individuals, to all matriculated students, and (2) notice of the availability and benefits of a hepatitis B vaccine. For more information concerning Hepatitis B vaccine, please contact the Director of Student Health Services, at healthservices@bridgeport.edu. Student Health Insurance The University of Bridgeport requires all full time domestic undergraduates as well as all students who will reside in University owned housing, and all international students to maintain adequate health insurance. Domestic students who presently have adequate coverage may elect to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan sponsored by the University by providing a copy of a valid insurance card with a completed waiver form by October 1, 2008 to the Bursar's office. The deadline for completed waivers to be submitted to the Bursar's office for the Spring semester is March 1, 2008. No exceptions will be made. Only domestic students have the option to apply for an insurance waiver. If you elect or are required to enroll in the University Insurance Plan, you must pick up your identification card as arranged by Student Health Services. Student Health Services Communicable Disease Protocol The University has protocols in place in the event of communicable disease occurring within the campus community. These protocols meet the mandates of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), State and local Departments of Health. The Director of the Student Health Services shall be notified about all known acute and suspected cases of communicable diseases involving any member of the University of Bridgeport community (students, faculty, staff, guests and contractors). Vaccination and PPD Requirements Connecticut law requires that all college students born on or after January 1, 1957 submit documentation of two separate measles vacccinations and one rubella vaccination 1. Measles (Rubella) a. First dose on or after months of age and given in or after 1969. b. Second dose given on or after january 1, 1980. History of having had Measles is not acceptable documentation of immunity. c. Laboratory evidence (Blood Test) of immunity is acceptable in lieu of administered vaccine, but you must provide proof of immunity with a laboratory slip. 2. Rubella (German measles) a. Immunization with Rubella vaccine after one year of age. b. History of having had Rubella disease is not acceptable documentation of immunity. c. Laboratory evidence (Blood Test) of immunization is acceptable in vaccine, you must provide proof of immunity with a laboratory slip. 3. Tuberculin Test It is mandatory that all students with the exception of IDEAL Students to have a Tuberculin Test: PPD (Mantoux) within 6 months of admission to the University. The PPD test is not required for IDEAL Students, though it is strongly recommended. If the test is positive, a chest x-ray is required; History of having the BCG vaccine is not considered a contraindication. Any student who spends three or more months in a country outside the United States must subsequently be tested for Tuberculosis. Meningitis Vaccination Connecticut Law mandates all students who reside in on-campus housing provide certified proof of having received the Meningitis Vaccination. If it is medically contraindicated for the student to receive the Meningitis Vaccination, the student must present a signed certificate from a physician stating that, in the opinion of the physician, vaccination with meningococcal vaccine is contraindicated because of the physical condition of the student. Students registering at The University of Bridgeport are required to provide proof of immunization for Measles, Rubella and results of Tuberculin Testing prior to registration. Students, prior to moving into the residence hall, are required to provide proof of Meningitis Vaccination. Measles and Rubella Vaccine and Tuberculin testing are available at Student Health Services to students who are currently registered at the University. A fee will be charged to administer the Measles and Rubella Vaccine, the Tuberculin test and/or the Meningitis Vaccination. Payments must be made by cash or check, payable to the University of Bridgeport. STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS Your UB ID can be obtained at Campus Security between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4 PM Monday through Friday. If you can not come to our office during that time, you can call our office and set up an appointment to obtain your ID. Your ID has multiple purposes. It is used as your library card, your meal plan if you purchase one and for some, it is a proximity card to access the residence hall you reside in. Your ID card helps to establish your presence on UB property is permitted. Accordingly students are required to keep their ID card with them whenever on campus and outside of their residence hall rooms. If you lose your ID card, you must contact Campus Security immediately so activation of access and your meal plan can be deactivated. This will also prevent anyone from using your card. A new card will be issued the first time at a non refundable cost of $25.00. Each time you lose your ID card, the cost of obtaining a new ID will increase.
SHUTTLE-BUS SERVICE UB through a special arrangement with the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority (GBTA) provides full time students with a free bus pass that allows unlimited rides on the GBTA system. Stickers can be picked up at Campus Security between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.. This arrangement also covers Part-time students, staff and faculty can purchase a GBTA sticker for just $20 at the Cashier's window in the Garden Level of the Library from 8:30 to 5 p.m.. Passes give students free rides from campus to downtown or the Trumbull or Milford malls, the Dock Shopping Center, the movie theaters and anywhere the buses go, and back. The student passes are good seven days a week and for an unlimited number of rides. Bus schedules for all of GBTA's comprehensive routes are available at the Student Center Information Desk or online at www.gbtabus.com. UNIVERSITY BRIDGEPORT SHUTTLE BUSES UB owns two shuttle buses, one 14-passenger vehicle and one 20-passenger vehicle. The buses are available for rental for official activities of registered student organizations and all university departments. Please contact the Office of Campus Activities & Community Services at (203) 576-4487 or studentprogramming@bridgeport.edu for rental information and policies. VETERANS' AFFAIRS The University provides counseling for all veterans. Veterans must see the Veteran's Officer, who is located in the Financial Aid Office in the Wahlstrom Library, Garden Level, each semester to confirm eligibility. Objectives or courses pursued by a veteran may not be changed unless official approval has been granted by the Veteran's Administration. A veteran planning to change his/her objective must report to the University Veteran's Office before he/she takes action. Further information about educational benefits and financiial information may be obtained by contacting the Veteran's Office/Financial Aid Office at (203) 576-4568 or you may email your questions to Finaid@bridgeport.edu.
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