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Generations November 2021

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UArts Health and Wellness Resources

 

As we return to this ability to once again spend time together, it is more important now than ever, to stay healthy.

Flu shot clinics are available on campus.  Telehealth as well as online appointment bookings for health services and physical therapy are also available.  Appointments can be booked via  uartshealthservices.youcanbook.me.  

Some other health services accessible to students include: 

  • Evaluation and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries
  • Self-Help Station, band-aids, throat lozenges, OTC medication, etc.
  • Health maintenance
  • Women’s health
  • Sexual health
  • Nutrition information and counseling/scale and BMI calculator available
  • Wellness activities
  • PPD, Tuberculin skin testing at the beginning of the Fall/Spring semester
  • Flu shots begin in October each year
  • Pamphlets and handouts on a variety of health-related subjects

UArts has an affiliation with Thomas Jefferson Family and Community Medicine Associates (833 Chestnut Street). If the Health Services staff deems that a student needs further evaluation, UArts has the ability to refer that student to Jefferson free of charge.

Short-term individual counseling, groups, outreach and prevention programming, as well as training, consultations and referral resources in the community are also offered to UArts students.  The counseling center can be reached by email at counseling@uarts.edu.

Parent’s Guide to Advising and Registration for Spring 2022
 

Advising and registration for spring  2022 will begin in November! All current students plan and register their spring courses in Student Self Service with the help of their advisors. New incoming students will be registered by their advisors and departments. 


Advising: Nov. 8–Nov. 26, 2021
Registration: Nov. 29, 2021–Feb 7, 2022

This semester, advising begins November 8, and registration begins November 29. Students’ registration start times are assigned based on class level and the number of credits they’ve completed. For example, most rising senior students begin registration on Monday, November 29, while first-year students will begin registration on Thursday, December 3. Registration stays open until February 7, 2022.

Every student is assigned two advisors: one academic advisor from the Advising Center assigned to their school and one faculty advisor from their major program. Students can find their advisors listed in Student Self Service.

Major program advisors and center advisors will contact students about advising. And students may reach out to their advisors anytime. 

Summer 2022 courses are already posted, and students can register for them now through the beginning of July.  Summer is a great time for students to catch up, get ahead or spend some extra time learning and earning credits. Courses in Art History, Critical Dialogues, Literature, Psychology, Sociology, and Written Composition are available and offered at the special estimated rate of $640 per three-credit course. (Summer courses are not included in the academic year tuition). 

A complete guide to advising, registration and degree planning is available in the university catalogue’s registration overview. 

Advising & Registration Steps

  1. Students review the academic plan for their individual programs and catalogue year. (Academic plans provide a term-by-term recommended course sequence.)
  2. They review their ​​degree progress and course plan in Student Self Service.
  3. Registration or academic record holds are resolved. Some holds prevent students from being able to register.
  4. Students plan their schedules for the upcoming term. 
  5. They then schedule to meet with their individual advisors. 
  6. Degree progress and course plans are reviewed by advisors.
  7. Finally, students register for planned course sections on or after their registration appointment time.


If your student has questions, encourage them to contact the Advising Center at advising@uarts.edu.

UArts Cares
 

We are committed to providing an environment that fosters compassion and respect, as well as basic needs justice for all. We refuse to accept hunger, homelessness, and all other basic needs injustices as part of our university. The UArts Cares Fund was established to address these issues by providing equitable access to basic needs and essential resources that impact our student’s health, belonging, persistence, and overall well-being.  

As a vital part of our community providing ease of access to those seeking food and housing security, sustainable income, access to online learning tools (technology/wi-fi), art supplies, healthcare and transportation, UArts Cares helps students navigate and obtain these resources and more throughout the academic year. 

Eligibility and What to Expect

University resources, through UArts Cares, are available to currently enrolled students. If you are not currently enrolled please see the National and Community Basic Needs Resources link provided.

In order for us to assess your need, students seeking services must fill out our UArts Cares Intake Form. Because we understand the urgency of your issue, we will reply to your inquiry as quickly as possible, typically within 24 hours. Some students may only need help once or twice during a semester; for others, it might be a regular weekly need. Our staff will continue to check in with students throughout the semester to provide support, as needed.

*Students with campus meal plans are not eligible to receive services from our grocery gift card program.

Contact UArts Cares
UArts Cares is managed by Student Affairs
Gershman Hall, suite 311
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday. 
studentaffairs@uarts.edu

Applying to be a Student Leader
 

Student Leaders are a wonderful part of the UArts community! They serve as another layer of support for students, they are incredible resources, and they help to create welcoming environments for our students in so many ways. These positions are also a wonderful way to give students the opportunity to hone their leadership skills and build some incredible experience for their resumes. Student Leader applications for 2022-2023 are coming available over the next couple of months. 

Resident Assistant
Resident Assistants live in the residence halls and provide support and create community for the residents on their floors for the 2022-2023 academic year. The application for this position will go live on November 18th and be sent to students via email from Campus Life. To apply, students will need to fill out an application online, submit two references, and attend an information session about the position. They'll also participate in a group and individual interview process in the spring. The application deadline is Sunday, February 6.

Community Assistant
Community Assistants live in the residence halls and provide support and create community for the high school residents on their floors during the summer Pre-College program in July. The application for this position will go live on November 18th. To apply, students will need to fill out an application online, submit two references, and attend an information session about the position. They'll also participate in a group and individual interview process in the spring. The application deadline is Sunday, February 6.

First Year Guide
First Year Guides work to welcome our new students to campus at New Student Orientation in the fall and then they stay in contact with students in their group for the entirety of the first semester. Applications for this position will open in early February and close at the end of March. 

Thanksgiving, End of Semester Building Hours and Winter Break

 

As the end of the term approaches, UArts building hours change to allow flexibility for students as they complete final projects. Though the buildings are now open 24-hours, we do not encourage students to work 24 hours per day. It might be helpful to remind your student about the importance of taking breaks and getting rest as finals, juries and critiques loom.

Building Access
Thanksgiving


University offices will close Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 3:00 p.m. and remain closed Thursday and Friday. All non-residential facilities will close fully Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 10:00 p.m. All non-residential facilities will re-open at 7:00 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26. The 24-hour access to campus academic facilities will begin Monday, Nov. 29, and will continue for the rest of the semester, which concludes Friday, Dec. 17, at 5:00 p.m.

Furness workshops are open to students with a valid ID, permission from the Craft & Material Studies department and the accompaniment of an authorized shop technician.

Studios in Hamilton are accessible from the Pine Street/Furness Courtyard entry. The front entrance of Hamilton will be closed.

All residence halls will be open and staffed 24 hours a day with a security guard.

 

Winter Break
 

Following the end of fall classes, UArts remains open through Friday, Dec. 17. The building schedule for Winter Break and January is as follows:

Academic buildings: Closed Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., reopening Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at 7:00 a.m.
Residence halls: Closed Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., reopening Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

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