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Regis College Graduate Student Orientation Handbook Bring Your Purpose. Find Your Path.

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RegisCollege GraduateStudent OrientationHandbook

BringYourPurpose.FindYourPath.

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WelcomeOn behalf of the Regis College community and theOffice of GraduateAffairs, I congratulate you on your decision to pursue graduate studiesatRegisCollege.Attendinggraduateschoolisthefirststeptoadvancingprofessionally and personally. At Regis, we sincerely look forward tofacilitating your transition to graduate school and helping you find thebestpathtoacademic,professional,andpersonalsuccess.

This new student orientation handbook is intended to make yourtransition to graduate school as smooth as possible. The handbookreviews information essential to ensuring you are fully engaged as

a graduate student at Regis, including technology instructions, library hours,important contact names and phone numbers, information on financial aid andbilling,aswellasgraduatestudentservicesatRegis.

PleaserememberthatasaRegisgraduatestudent,youarewelcometoparticipateinthemanysocialandathleticofferingsoncampus.Ourbeautifulathleticcomplexand swimming pool are free to graduate students and their families. Events oncampus,suchasthePresident’sLectureSeriesonHealth,areidealopportunitiestoengagewiththeRegisCollegecommunity.WeencourageyoualsototakeadvantageofourGraduateStudentLounge,locatedinCollegeHall.PleasefeelfreetovisittheOfficeofGraduateAffairs,CollegeHall,Room216,foranyquestionsaswell.

AtRegis,ourmottois“Bringyourpurpose.FindYourPath.”Webelievethateachstudentcomestouswithaspecificpurpose,anditisourmissiontohelpfacilitateyourpathacademically,professionally,sociallyand/orspiritually.

Enjoyyourclasses,andcongratulations!

ClaudiaC.Pouravelis,Ed.D.AssociateDeanofGraduateAffairs

Table of ContentsWelcome _____________________________________________ 1Overview _____________________________________________ 1Graduate Facilities & Services ____________________________ 2Getting Involved _______________________________________ 6Graduate Policies & Procedures ___________________________ 7FAQs ________________________________________________ 9Important Contact Information ___________________________ 11Getting to Regis ______________________________________ 12

OverviewHistoryRegisCollegeisaCatholicliberalartsandsciencesinstitutionfoundedin1927bytheCongregationoftheSistersofSt.JosephofBoston.Aftereightdecadesasawomen-onlyresidentialcollege,Regisadmittedundergraduatementotheincomingclassinfall2007.About1,800undergraduateandgraduatestudentsattendclassesonourbeautiful132acrecampus.LocatedonaformerestateinthesuburbofWeston,MA,Regisisonlytwelvemilesawayfromthevibrantprofessional,educational,andculturallifeofdowntownBoston.

Graduate ProgramsGraduatestudentscanpursueoneoffourteenmaster’sprograms,twelvegraduatecertificates,oradoctoraldegreeinnursingpractice.Regisisaglobalcommunityoflearnersthatseekstomaketheworldabetterplacethroughacommitmenttothedevelopmentofthewholeperson.Bylinkingclassroomlearningwithreal-worldexperiencethroughinternships,research,communityservice,andindependentstudies,studentsachievesuccesshereandbeyond.

Regis College Mission StatementRegisCollege,througheducationinthearts,sciences,andprofessions,empowerswomenandmentochallengethemselvesacademically,toserveandtolead.ACatholiccollege,RegisisadiverseandwelcomingcommunityguidedbythevaluesoftheSistersofSt.JosephofBoston.

Office of Graduate Affairs Mission StatementTheRegisCollegeOfficeofGraduateAffairsiscommittedtoservingtheadultlearnerpopulationintheirreturntograduateschool.Consistentlystudent-centered,theOfficeworkstofacilitatethematriculation,advisementandadmissionofadultlearnersenteringtheCollege’sflexible,professionally-orientedgraduateprograms.

Graduate Student Responsibilities AllgraduatestudentsareresponsibleforadheringtothepoliciesandproceduresofRegisCollege.

Know Your Graduate ProgramEverygraduatestudentisadmittedtoRegisintoaspecificprogram.Pleasereviewcurrentprogramcurriculumandrequirementsforthedegree.Allacceptedgraduatestudentsareassignedafacultyadvisor.Withtheassistanceofafacultyadvisorandcurriculasetforthinprogrammaterials,graduatestudentsareresponsibleforensuringtheycompletedegreerequirements.

Be Respectful and ResponsibleStudentsareexpectedtoberespectfultoclassmates,facultyandstaff.Pleaseconfirmwithyouradvisororcoursefacultyifyouwillneedtomissaclassorneedadditionalassistanceinacourse.Studentsshouldlog-ontoRegisAccesspriortothestartofclass.Ifyoudonothaveyourlog-oninformation,pleasecontactITSat781.768.7177.

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astudentIDcard.AstudentIDcardisissuedbyCampusPolice.Thiscardgrantsstudentsaccesstothelibrary,athleticsfacility,andqualifiesthemforstudentdiscounts.Onceenrolledinacourse,studentsmuststopbyCampusPoliceandobtainanIDcard.

Bursar and Student AccountsTheCSSisresponsibleforstudentbillinginclud-ingstudenttuitionandfees,room&board,andothercharges.Questionsrelatingtostudentac-countsshouldbedirectedtotheBursar’[email protected],781.768.7270.

Paying Your Bill—Studentshaveavarietyofop-tionsforpayingtheirbill.Optionsincludeonlinebillpay(www.regiscollege.edu/current_students),payinginperson,orsubmittingpaymentinthemailto‘RegisCollegec/oCenturyBank/ElectronicServices,POBox87,Medford,MA02155’.Checksshouldbemadepayableto‘RegisCollege’.Allaccountsnotsettledbyeachsemester’sbillingduedatemaybeassesseda$100latefee.Additionallatefeesmaybeassessedifnecessary.

Payment Plans—Studentswhoareunabletopayallrequiredtuitionandfeeswhendueareencouragedtotakeadvantageofthemonthlypay-mentplanoption(www.tuitionpay.salliemae.com,800.635.0120).

Refund Policy—Therefundpolicyappliestostudentswhowithdraw,dropout,takealeaveofabsence,orotherwisefailtocompleteanenroll-mentperiod.Aseparaterefundpolicyappliestocoursesofferedduringthesummersession.FormoreinformationontheFall/Springcourserefundpolicy,pleasevisithttp://www.regiscollege.edu/administration/student_accounts.cfm.

Student Health Insurance—Massachusettslawrequiresstudentstoeitherdemonstrateproofofcomparablehealthinsurancecoverageorpurchaseaqualifyingstudenthealthinsuranceplan.InordertoassurethatallRegisCollegestudentsareproperlyinsuredtomeetthestaterequirements,allstudentsareinitiallychargedforthecostoftheHarvardPilgrimHealthCareStudentInjuryandSicknessInsuranceplan.Thoseinterestedmaywaivethisplanandstayontheirownindividual/familyinsuranceplan.Inordertodothis,studentsmustcompleteawaiveronlineathttps://student-center.uhcsr.com/regis.Onceenrolledintheplanandthefeeischarged,itwillnotberemovedfromastudent’saccount.

Financial AidTheprocessoffinancingacollegeeducationcanbechallengingandtheCSSiscommittedtomakingthisprocessasmanageableaspossible.ApplicationsforFinancialAidareconsideredonarollingbasis.ItisrecommendedthatstudentsfileFinancialAidformsatleasttwomonthspriortothestartoftheacademicyeartoallowtimeforprocessing.Studentsmustbeenrolledatleasthalf-time(6credits)andfullymatriculatedintoadegreeprogramtoreceivefinancialaid.

ThereareseveraloptionsforfinancingaRegisCollegegraduateeducationincluding:

FAFSA—TheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAssistance(FAFSA)canbecompletedatwww.fafsa.ed.gov.PleasenotethattheRegisschoolcodeis002206.

Federal Direct Grad Plus Loan—ThePlusLoan,whichcanbeaccessedatwww.studentloans.gov,allowsgraduatestudentstoborrowuptothecostofattendance,lessanyotherfinancialaid.ThelenderistheUSDepartmentofEducation.PlusLoanfundsaredisburseddirectlytothestudentaccountintwoequalpayments.

Monthly Payment Plan—RegisCollegeofferstheoptiontomaketuitionpaymentsonamonthlybasisthroughtheTuitionPayPlanfromSallieMae(www.tuitionpay.com).Thisplanisaninterest-freealternativetolump-sumpaymentsandisofferedthroughtheCollegeBursar.

QuestionsregardingFinancialAid,includingprocessesandeligibilityrequirements,shouldbedirectedtotheOfficeofFinancialAidatfinaid@regiscollege.eduor781.768.7270.

Athletic FacilityIn2009,RegisCollegeunderwentconstructionofnewathleticfieldsconsistingofaturffieldsurfaceforfieldhockey,lacrosse,andsoccer,aneight-lanetrackaroundthefield,sixtenniscourts,andasoftballdiamondwithadirtinfieldandgrassout-field.Indoorfacilitiesincludethegymnasiumforbasketballandvolleyball,afirstclassathletictrain-ingroom,dancestudio,andsix-laneswimmingpool.TheMaryCarrSimeoneFitnessCenter,whichholdsstate-of-the-artCybexequipment,sixflatscreenHDtelevisions,andanassortmentofcardiovascularequipment,canalsobefoundinsidethefacility.Amuch-appreciatedgiftfromtheSimeonefamily,thefitnesscenterisusedbystudents,facultyandstaff.

Affectionatelyknownas“TheDen,”thegym-nasiumhostsourindoorathleticteams,aswellasourintramuralsportsprograms,healthandfitnessclasses,andvariouscampsthroughoutthesummer.

Formoreinformationonathletics,includingaerialviewsofthenewoutdoorfacilities,gotowww.GoRegisPride.com.

BookstoreTheRegisCollegebookstoreislocatedonthelowerleveloftheStudentUnioninAlumnaeHall.Thebookstorehousestextbooksandcoursematerials,booksandmagazines,apparelandgifts,greetingcards,schoolsupplies,andawidevarietyofpersonalitems.TheRegisCollegebookstoreisoperatedbyFollettHigherEducationGroup.Studentsmaycon-tacttheBookstoreat781.768.8119orbookstore@regiscollege.edu.Studentsmayalsoshoponlineatwww.efollett.com.

Campus PoliceTheOfficeofCampusPoliceisoperational24hoursadayand7daysaweek.Theofficecanbereachedat781.768.7111(non-emergencies)or781.768.7777(emergencies).

Vehicle RegistrationAnyresidentorcommuterstudent,staff,orfacultymemberwhobringsorkeepsamotorvehicleoncampusmustregisteritwithCampusPoliceanddisplayacurrentparkingdecal.Motorvehicles

areregisteredintheCampusPoliceOfficelocatedinCollegeHall.Forstudents,allmotorvehicleregistrationmustbecompletedbythesecondweekofclasses.

Vehicle Decals

CampusPolicewillissuedecalsatregistrationthatwillindicateinwhichlot(s)avehicleispermittedtopark.Thereisnochargeforthedecals.

Campus Police Safety Escort Program CampusPoliceprovidea24-houron-campuspoliceescortserviceprogramwherebyaCampusPoliceOfficerisavailabletowalk/driveanymem-beroftheCollegecommunitybetweenbuildingsorparkingareasonthecampus.

Career DevelopmentTheExperientialLearning&CareerCentercanprovidecareerdevelopmentassistanceandcareercounselingtohelpgraduatestudentsdefineandexplorepossiblecareerpaths.Careerassessmentcomplementsthecareercounselingprocessandmayinclude:

n Identifyinginterests,abilities,preference,andworkvalues

n Meetingwithacareercounselortofacilitatetheself-assessmentprocess

n Recommendingandinterpretingassessments

TheExperientialLearning&CareerCenterislocatedinCollegeHall.

Center for Student ServicesTheCenterforStudentServicesoffersstudentsonecentrallocationtotakecareofmanyadminis-trativeneedsthrougha‘onestopshop’approach.ThecenterbringstogethertheofficesoftheRegistrar,Bursar/StudentAccounts,FinancialAid,andStudentHousing.Studentswillreceiveanswerstotheirquestions,completetransactionsandmakeappointmentsasneededwithprofession-alsrepresentedintheCenterforStudentServices.TheCenterforStudentServicesislocateddirectlyacrossfromtheCollegeHallFoyer.

College RegistrarTheCSSisresponsiblefororganizing,managingandmaintainingvitalinformationpertinenttoastudent’sacademicsuccess.SomeservicesprovidedbytheRegistrar’sOfficeincludeclassscheduling,transcriptrequestservices,andstudentverifica-tion.Formoreinformationontheseservices,ortoaccessrelatedforms,pleasevisithttp://www.regiscollege.edu/administration/registrar.cfm.

Student ID CardsAsafull-timeorpart-timememberoftheRegisCollegecommunity,studentswillneedtoobtain

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Dining at Regis CollegeRegisCollegepartnerswithAramarkDiningServicesforthediningneedsofstudents,faculty,andstaff.Thereareseverallocationsoncampustopurchasemealsandsnacks.

Regis Restaurant AlumnaeHallisthemaindininglocationoncampus.Thislocationoffersafullhotmealalongwithdelisandwiches,salads,grillitems,pizzabaranddesserts,whicharemadefreshdailyinouron-sitebakery.RegisRestaurantisopentotheentireRegiscommunityandallguests.

The Bistro at College HallOurnewesthealthydininglocation,TheBistro,hashealthyanddeliciousfoodinanewandconve-nientlocationnexttotheCollegeHallFoyer.TheBistroisopenMondaythroughThursdayeveningandisaperfectoptionforgraduatestudentsto“grabandgo.”

College Café TheCollegeCaféoffersavarietyofgrabandgoselectionsanddishestofiteveryone’sbusysched-ule.ItislocatedonthefirstflooroftheStudentUnionBuildinginAlumnaeHall.

C3 Express TheC3Express,locatedintheAthleticFacility,hassal-adsandsandwichesthataremadedailyoncampusinourmainkitchen.Thefreshfruitparfaitsandfruitcupsarethebestintown!TheC3alsooffersavarietyofbeveragesincludingJavaCitycoffeesandcappuccinos.

Emergency Alert SystemRegisCollegemaintainsanautomatedemergencymessagingsystem.Withthissystem,studentsarenotifiedofalertsrelatedtoweather,healthand/orsafety.TheEmergencyAlertSystemallowscollegeadministratorsandsafetypersonneltosendinfor-mationandinstructionsviaemail,text,andphoneautomatically.ContactinformationsubmittedviatheEmergencyAlertSystemwillbeusedforcollege-wideemergencymessagesonly.Thesystemwillnotbeusedforroutineannouncements.Allpersonalcontactinformationwillbemaintainedinaconfidentialmanner.

InordertosignupfortheEmergencyAlertSystem,studentsshouldfollowthestepsbelow:

n LogintotheRegisAccessStudentsmenun Underthe‘UserAccount’menu,select

‘EmergencyMessagingContactInformation’n Select‘Add/UpdateInformation’andenter

cell/homephonenumbers

n Clickon‘ConfirmContacts’atthebottomofthescreentosavetheinformation

RegisCollegewillrequestconfirmationofalltextmessagingnumbers.Dependingontheserviceprovider,studentsmayneedtosendareplyinordertoreceivefuturemessages.Besuretofollowtheinstructionsthatarereceived.Standardtextmessagingfeeswillapply.

Toensurethateveryoneisfamiliarwiththesystem,andtotestthevalidityoftheinformationprovided,RegisCollegewillconductperiodicsys-temtests.Alltestswillbeannouncedinadvanceviaemailandwilltakeplaceonweekdaysduringdaytimehours.Pleasenotethatemergencymes-sageswillbesentonlytostudentswhohaveanactivestatusatthetimeacommunicationisissued.

Health InsuranceMassachusettslawrequiresthatallstudentsinMassachusettscarryhealthinsuranceeitherontheirfamily’splan,throughtheirownplan,orthroughastudentinsuranceplanofferedbyRegisCollege.ThecollegehasnegotiatedareasonableratefortheHarvardPilgrimHealthCareStudentInjuryandSicknessInsurancePlan.ThisplanisunderwrittenbyHPHCInsuranceCompany,anaffiliateofHarvardPilgrimHealthCare,andadministeredbyUnitedHealthcareStudentResources.InordertoassurethatallRegisCollegestudentsareproperlyinsuredtomeetthestatelaw,allstudentsareinitiallychargedontheirstudentaccountforthecostoftheplan.QuestionsregardingthischargeshouldbedirectedtotheRegisCollegeOfficeofStudentAccountsat781.768.7270.

Onceregistered,itisthenastudent’schoicewhethertoenrollinthisplanorwaivetheinsur-anceandremainonafamily/individualplan.Fullbrochureinformation,includingcosts,benefits,exclusions,reductionsandlimitations,canbeaccessedatwww.uhcsr.com.Moreinformationonthislaw,aswellasoptionstowaive/enrollintheplan,canbefoundontheHealthInsurancesectionoftheRegisCollegeCommunityHealthServiceswebsiteathttp://www.regiscollege.edu/campus_community/insurance.cfmorbycallingHealthServicesat781.768.7290.

Student HousingOn-campushousingisavailableforfull-timegraduatestudents.Studentshavetheoptionofliv-ingoncampusthroughouttheacademicyear(fallandspringsemestersonly).Formoreinformationregardingon-campusgraduatehousing,pleasecontacttheOfficeofResidentialLifeatresidence.life@regiscollege.eduor781.768.7270.

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Information Technology ServicesInformationTechnologyServices(ITS)iscommit-tedtotheintegrationandsupportoftechnologyineveryaspectofcampuslife.Allstudentspayaone-timetechnologyfee.Technologyincludes:

Email accountsn ARegisAccessaccountforcourseregistra-

tion,scheduling,gradeposting,etc.n Aweb-basedinstructionalcoursemanage-

mentsystemfromMoodleofferingon-lineaccesstocoursesyllabi,announcements,requirements,andreadings

n Twelvecrossplatformcomputerlabsavailableacrosscampus

n Internetandwirelessaccessthroughthecampus-widenetwork

MoodleMoodleisawebbasedlearningandcoursemanagementtoolusedinRegisclasses.StudentsshouldaccesstheirMyMoodleaccount(http://moodle.regiscollege.edu)inordertoobtaininformationsuchassyllabi,announcements,requirements,andreadingsforcoursesinwhichtheyarecurrentlyregistered.Studentscanclickonthenameofacourseinordertoaccessthisin-formation.Onceinacourse,themainsectionwillcontainthecoursecontent,usuallystructuredinaweeklyoutlineorbytopic.Blocksontheleftwillhavelinkstocourseactivities,newsandevents,andgrades.Inaddition,studentscansubmitas-signmentsandparticipateinonlinediscussions.

StudentsareencouragedtocontactHelpDesksupportstaffedjointlybyITSandstudentem-ployeeswithanyquestions.TheHelpDeskcanbereachedviaphoneat781.768.7177,[email protected].

Regis AccessTheRegisAccesssite(https://regisaccess.regiscol-lege.edu)isdedicatedtostudentadministrative

records.Fromhere,studentscanviewgrades,courseschedules,financialaidinformation,andbills.StudentsalsoregisterforclassesthroughRegisAccess.

Regis College EmailRegisCollegeemailisafreeemailaccountgiventoeverystudentenrolledatRegisCollege.Itworkslikeotherinternetbasedemailservicesandistheofficialmediumforcampuscommunication.Facultyandadministrationwillusethisemailad-dresstosendimportantinformation.Itshouldbeactivelyused/monitoredbyallstudents.Studentsalsohavetheoptionofforwardingtheiremailtoanotheraccount.Inordertodoso,pleasefollowtheinstructionsathttp://www.regiscollege.edu/UserFiles/File/ITS/Automatically_Forward_Mail_from_OWA.pdf.

RegisNetRegisNet(http://regisnet.regiscollege.edu)istheinternalwebsiteforRegisCollege.ThenetworkloginallowsstudentstoaccessRegisNetfromany-whereonoroffcampus.Fromhere,studentscanconnecttoRegisemail,RegisAccess,ITS,libraryservices,andSmarthinking.

SmarthinkingRegisCollegeutilizestheSmarthinking(www.smarthinking.com)application,whichisatutoringassistanceprogram.Smarthinkingoffersstudentsaccesstofree,live,24/7tutoringassis-tancethatisfacilitatedthroughonlinediscussionboards.Studentsmaychatlivewithatutororsubmitaquestionandreceiveareply,generallywithin24hours.StudentsmayalsosubmitwritingassignmentstotheOnlineWritingLabandreceiveeditorialassistance.

Library FacilitiesThemissionoftheRegisCollegeLibraryistoempoweraninteractivelearningcommunityintegratingtechnology,informationresources,communityservice,andsocialinteraction.

TheRegisCollegeLibraryonlineresourcesareaccessible24hoursaday,7daysaweek.Forassistance,plusaccesstoallprintandelectronicresources,visittheRegisCollegeLibraryoremailaReferenceLibrarianandreceiveananswerwithin24hours.Finally,studentscancallthereferencedeskat781.768.7303duringlibraryhours.

RegisCollegeLibraryispartoftheMinutemanLibraryNetwork(MLN)alongwith7localacademiclibrariesand35publiclibrariesinthesurroundingMetrowestarea.TheonlinecatalogholdingshavebeenmigratedtotheMinutemanCatalog.ThismoveallowsRegistobothshareourcollectionsandhaveaccesstotheMassachusettsVirtualCatalog.RegisCollegestudentsandfac-ultyhaveaccesstoover6millionbooksthroughMLN,delivereddirectlytoRegisCollegeLibrary.Toaccesslibraryinformationandservices,pleasevisithttp://regisnet.regiscollege.edu/library.

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Clubs and OrganizationsGraduatestudentsareeligibletoparticipateinmanyofthenearly30clubsandorganizationsofferedatRegisCollege.Formoreinformation,studentsshouldcontacttheOfficeofStudentAffairsat781.768.7050.Inaddition,studentsarealsoen-couragedtoparticipateingraduatestudentspecificorganizationslistedbelow.

Nursing Honor SocietySigmaThetaTauInternational(STTI)istheonlyInternationalNursingHonorSocietyworldwideandisaglobalcommunityofnurseleaderswithmembersbelongingto500chapterswholivein90countries.

Throughthisnetwork,membersleadinusingknowl-edge,scholarship,servicesandlearningtoimprovethehealthoftheworld’speople.STTIChapter387PiEpsilon-at-LargewasofficiallycharteredonMay27,1998.

Inordertobeeligibleformembership,graduatestudentsmust:

n havecompletedonequarterofthenursingcur-riculum

n achieveacademicexcellencewithaGPAof3.5orhigher

n meettheexpectationofacademicintegrity

Formoreinformation,pleasecallMemberServicesat888.634.7575orvisitSTTIwww.nursingsociety.org.

Graduate Student Services and EngagementIn2012,RegisCollegedevelopedtheOfficeofGraduateAffairsinordertoensureapositiveandenrichingexperienceforallgraduatestudents.TheOfficeofGraduateAffairsoverseesseveralareaspertainingtograduatestudents,oneofwhichisengagementintheRegisCollegecommunity.TheOfficeofGraduateAffairsholdsmanyeventseachsemesterincludingaWelcomeBackWineandCheese,GraduationBoatCruise,programspecificNetworkingEvents,GraduateStudentCoffeeHoursandmuchmore.Formoreinformation,ContacttheCoordinatorofGraduateStudentServicesandEngagementat781.768.7289.

Getting Involved

EnrollmentEnrollmentingraduateprogramsisonapart-timeorfull-timebasiscontingentupontheacademicbackgroundandcareergoalsofthestudent.Non-matriculatedstudentswillbeacceptedforindividualcoursesonaspaceavailablebasis.Allrequirementsforthemaster’sdegreemustbecompletedwithinfiveyears(forprogramsrequir-inglessthan37credits).Programsrequiring37ormorecreditsmustbecompletedwithinsevenyears.Applicantswillbeformallyacceptedinwritingonlyafteralladmissionrequirementshavebeenfulfilled.Incaseswhereentrancerequire-mentshavenotbeenfulfilled,theapplicantmaybepermittedtotakenomorethantwocoursespriortoacceptance.Admissionasanon-matriculantimpliesnocommitmentforadmissiontoadegreeprogram.Nostudentisconsideredadmittedtoagraduateprogramuntilsuchnoticehasbeensent.

GraduatestudentswhohavebeenprovisionallyacceptedmustmaintainaBorbetterintheirfirsttworegisteredcoursesandsatisfactorilyfulfilltheselectedprogram’sapplicationrequirementsinordertomatriculateintotheprogramofchoiceand/orwaivetheGREs(dependentonindividualgraduateprogramapplicationrequirements).Ifastudentdoesnotmeettheadmissionapplicationrequirements,acceptanceisrescindedfromthedesiredprogramofchoice.

Alldocuments,transcripts,andotherpaperssubmittedforadmissionbecomethepropertyoftheOfficeofGraduateAdmissionandwillnotbereturned.

Eachstudentwillbeassignedafacultyadvisoruponacceptanceasamatriculatingstudent.Thefacultyadvisorwillhelpthestudentestablishacurriculumplanandassistwithcourseselectionforeachsemester.

Transfer CreditTransferofcreditfromanotherapprovedinstitu-tionofhigherlearningwillbeallowedifitisforgraduateworkdonewithinfiveyearspriortoenrollinginRegisCollegeandthegradereceivedfortheworkisnotlessthanB-.Nomorethantwocourses(sixcredits)maybetransferred.Sincegraduateprogramsarestandard-based,onlythosecourseswillbeacceptedthatcorrelatewithstan-dardsfortheparticularcomponentoftheprograminwhichthestudentisenrolled.Studentsapplying

fortransfercreditarerequiredtosubmittotheappropriategraduateprogramdirectoratranscriptandasyllabusordetailedcoursedescriptionofthosecoursesforwhichtransfercreditisbeingrequested.

Course Competency Equivalence ProcedureInsomegraduateprogramsandincaseswhenagraduatestudentbelievesthatstandardsforagivencoursehavebeenmet,applicationmaybemadetodemonstratethosestandardsorcompetenciesthroughdocumentationandtesting.Basedontherequirementsoftheparticulargraduateprogram,astudentmayberequiredtoselectanelectiveinplaceofthecourseforwhichproofofthestan-dardsisdemonstrated.Thestudentshouldcontactthegraduateprogramdirectorforadditionalinfor-mationandassistance.

GradesGradesareissuedatthecloseofeachsemesterandafterthesummersession.Thepassinggraderangeisasfollows:A,A-,B+,B,B-.ThehighpassinggradeofAisawardedfordistinguishedcoursework.TheordinarypassinggradeofBisawardedforworkthatisclearlysatisfactory.AnygradebelowB-isconsideredafailinggrade.Twosuchgradeswillresultinthestudent’sdismissalfromtheprogram.Incompletesaregrantedonlyunderextraordinarycircumstances.Ifastudenthassuchacircumstance,itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoexplainthecircumstanceandarrangetoreceiveanIncompletewiththeinstructorpriortotheconclusionoftheregularcoursemeetingsbutnolaterthanthefirstdayofthefinalexaminationperiod.NoinstructorwillautomaticallygrantanIncomplete.FailuretoarrangeforanIncompletewillresultintheinstructor’sassigningthecoursegradeonworksubmittedandmayresultinanFforthecourse.Ifastudentwithdrawsbeforethesixthscheduledclassmeet-ing,thestudentwillreceiveaWontheacademicrecord;ifafterthesixthperiodandpassing,W;iffail-ing,WF.

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Time Limit and Registration RequirementsThetimelimitforallRegisCollegemaster’sdegreerequirements,includinganyresearchorthesisproject,isfiveyears(forprogramswith36creditsorless),orsevenyears(forprogramswithmorethan36credits)fromthedateofmatriculation.Thisin-cludesthesemesterinwhichthedegreeisawarded.Studentswhoareunabletocompletetheirprogramrequirementswithinthespecifiednumberofyearscanapplyforanextensionoftimefromthegraduateprogramdirector.

Registrationinaminimumoftwosemestersperyearisrequiredtoassuresteadyprogresstowardcompletionofthedegree,exceptwhenaleaveofabsencehasbeengranted.Thenamesofpersonsnotregisteredornotonanapprovedleaveofabsenceforthreeconsecutivesemesterswillberemovedfromtheroster.

Atthethesisordissertationstage,studentsmustmaintaincontinuousregistration,unlessaleaveofabsencehasbeengranted.Studentswhohavecompletedorhavealreadyenrolledforallneededcreditsandwhoneedtomaintaincontinuousenrollmentwhilecompletingathesis,project,orotherdegreerequirementsmustenrollforthezero-creditGraduateSeminar(GD999)andpaya$150enrollmentmaintenancefeeinadditiontoanyotherrequiredfees.Thisfeeprovidesthestudentwithaccesstocollegefacilitiesandregularcontactwithfacultyadvisorsand/orcommitteemembers.

Leave of Absence for Graduate StudentsAleaveofabsenceisintendedtorecognizesitu-ationsinwhichastudent,forsufficientreason,temporarilycanmakenoprogressinher/hisgradu-ateprogram.Duringsuchaleave,astudenthasnoaccesstocollegefacilitiesandshouldnotexpectto

haveregularcontactwithadvisorsorcommitteemembers.Aleave,however,doesnotextendtheoveralltimelimitationondegreeprograms.LeavesofabsencearegrantedonapersemesterbasisforamaximumoftwoconsecutiveyearsbypetitiontotheGraduateProgramDirector/Chairpersonand/orDean.

The Regis College Student Code of ConductThefollowingpoliciesfallwithintheRegisCollegeStudentCodeofConductandaredesignedtoprovideanunderstandingastothestandardsofconductexpectedwithinthecampuscommunity.

TheRegisCollegeStudentCodeofConductappliestoallstudents,anditiseachstudent’sresponsibilitytobecomefamiliarwithit.AstudentisanypersonwhoisregisteredforstudyatRegisCollege,aswellasstudentswhoshowintenttoenrollorregisterforclasses.AllstudentsareexpectedtocomplywiththesepoliciesandtocomplywiththemembersoftheRegisCollegestaffwhoenforcethem.Sanctionswillvarydependingonthecircumstancesofeachoffense.TheCollegereservestherighttonotifyastudent’sparent/guardianofanyviolationoftheStudentCodeofConduct.

StudentswhoareonamandatedseparationfromtheCollegearenotconsideredRegisCollegestudentsandarethereforeclassifiedasguestsoftheinstitution.

Jurisdiction of the Student HandbookThisStudentCodeofConductappliestostudentandorganizationbehaviorthatoccursontheCollegepremises,atCollegesponsored/relatedactivities,viatheelectronicnetwork,andtooff-campusconductthatadverselyaffectsthelegitimatepurposes,foundingprinciples,mission,andinterestsofRegisCollege.

Other College PoliciesAllgeneralcollegepoliciesareapplicabletogradu-atestudents.

Course Registration

Q How do I register for a course?

A Students are encouraged to register for courses online via Regis Access. If you need a Regis account or copy of your account letter, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 781.768.7177 or [email protected].

Q When is the last day to add/drop a course?

A Students should be aware of the Academic Calendar listed on the Regis College Current Students webpage. This site will also link you to information regarding ITS, Student Services, News and Events, and Contact Information.

Q Where can I find additional information (i.e., syllabus, location, etc.) regarding a course that I am registered for?

A Regis College utilizes Moodle as a course communication tool. Additional information can also be found on Regis Access or by emailing/calling the professor.

Q How do I know what course to register for?

A All admitted students are assigned a Faculty Advisor at the start of their graduate program. Students should meet with their Faculty Advisor early on in their graduate career in order to develop a curriculum plan and are encouraged to keep in touch with their Faculty Advisor throughout their time at Regis.

Prospective students who have not yet applied and are in their first two courses should contact their Admission Counselor with course registration questions.

Health Services and Insurance

Q Where can I access the required health form needed once enrolled at Regis?

A Health forms to be completed by the student and the student’s health care provider can be found on the Immunization section of the Regis College Community Health Services website at http://www.regiscollege.edu/campus_community/immunization_forms.cfm. Students must submit the health forms prior to starting classes. Failure to do so will result in the inability to register for future courses. For more information, please call Health Services at 781.768.7290.

Q How do I get health insurance through Regis College? Do I have the ability to waive this requirement?

A In order to assure that all Regis College students are properly insured to meet the state law, all students are initially charged on their student account for the cost of the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan. Questions regarding this charge should be directed to the College Bursar at 781.768.7270. Students also have the option of waiving the insurance and remaining on their family/individual plan. More information on this law, as well as options to waive/enroll in the plan, can be found on the Health Insurance section of the Regis College Community Health Services website at http://www.regiscollege.edu/campus_community/insurance.cfm. For more information, please call Health Services at 781.768.7290.

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Information Technology Services

Q How do I get my Regis Access account and password?

A Once registered for a course, students will be assigned a username and password for Regis Access. This generally takes about two weeks, however, may be more or less depending on the time of the year. Students are asked to remain patient when awaiting this information. Questions should be directed to ITS at 781.768.7177 or [email protected].

Financial Aid

Q I am taking two classes towards my master’s program in order to waive the GRE. Can I receive financial aid?

A Financial aid is only available once students are fully matriculated into a program. For additional information, please contact your Admission Counselor and/or the Office of Financial Aid.

Q I receive tuition remission from my employer and need grade verification. How can I obtain a grade report and student verification?

A If you are in need of a grade report for reimbursement purposes, please email [email protected] and provide them with either a fax number or mailing address to which the grade report should be sent.

Graduation

Q How do I know if I am able to graduate?

A In order to graduate, students must meet all academic requirements and be financially cleared. If you have any questions regarding your academic requirements, please contact your Faculty Advisor. Questions related to financial matters should be directed to the College Bursar at 781.768.7270.

Q Do I need tickets for commencement?

A Tickets are not required for graduation. You may invite as many guests as you would like, however, seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, students and guests are encouraged to carpool as parking is limited on the day of commencement.

Q Where do I get my cap and gown?

A Caps, gowns, tassels, and hoods will be available at the campus bookstore in Alumnae Hall. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the bookstore at 781.768.8119.

Q What is the Graduate Hooding Ceremony?

A Master’s degree recipients’ hoods are conferred at the Graduate Hooding Ceremony. The hood identifies both the college and the degree being conferred. This ceremony is to honor our Master’s degree recipients and is an opportunity for celebration with graduates, faculty, staff, family, and friends. Hoods are then worn during the Commencement exercises.

Q How will I receive my diploma if I am unable to attend commencement?

A Your diploma will be mailed to the address that you provide on your Information Questionnaire form. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the College Registrar at 781.768.7270.

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Academic Support for Students with DisabilitiesAcademicServices __________________________CollegeHall393__________ 781.768.7384

Undergraduate AdmissionOfficeofAdmission_________________________CollegeHall201___________781.768.7100

Athletics FacilitiesAthleticDepartment________________________AthleticFacilities___________781.768.7143

Bookstore/TextbooksCampusBookstore ______________________LowerStudentUnion___________781.768.8119

Campus Safety/Student IDs/Parking Permits/Shuttle ServicesCampusPolice______________________________CollegeHall102___________ 781.768.7111

Center for Student ServicesCenterforStudentServices___________________CollegeHall221___________781.768.7270FinancialAid/Housing/StudentAccountsRegistrar___________________CollegeHall221___________781.768.7270ITSHelpDesk ______________________________ CollegeHall131___________781.768.7177ComputerLabAccess_________________________________________________781.768.7177LabsOpen24/7___________________________________________CollegeHall133,135,235

Food/BeveragesRegisRestaurant(MainDiningHall)&Café _____________________________ StudentUnionTheBistro ________________________________________________ 2ndfloorofCollegeHall

Graduate ProgramsGraduateAdmission_________________________ CollegeHall214___________781.768.7330GraduateAffairs____________________________ CollegeHall216___________781.768.7330

Information and ServicesCollegeMainNumber________________________________________________ 781.768.7000

Library ServicesRegisLibrary______________________________________ Library__________ 781.768.7300

Lockers for Commuter StudentsOfficeofStudentAffairs______________________ CollegeHall215___________781.768.7050

Nursing ProgramsNursingDepartment_________________________ CollegeHall117__________ 781.768.7090

Spirituality/ServicesCampusMinistry____________________________CollegeHall101___________781.768.7027

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Regis College is accessible and convenient from almost anywhere and everywhere in New England, located near the Mass Pike, Route 95 and Route 9.

If traveling north on Route 95/128TakeExit24toRoute30west.Continueap-proximatelytwomilesandmakearightturnontoWellesleyStreet.RegisCollegeisontheleft.

If traveling south on Route 95/128TakeExit26toRoute20west.Continueapproxi-matelytwomilesandmakealeftturnontoWellesleyStreet;bearrightattheforkintheroad.RegisCollegeisontheright.

If traveling east on the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90)TakeExit13toRoute30east.Continueapproxi-matelyfivemilesandmakealeftturnontoWellesleyStreet.RegisCollegeisontheleft.

If traveling west on the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90)TakeExit15toRoute30west.Continueap-proximatelytwomilesandmakearightturnontoWellesleyStreet.RegisCollegeisontheleft.

If traveling via Route 9 in WellesleyContinuenorthonWestonRoadwhichbecomesWellesleyStreetattheWeston/Wellesleytownline.StaystraightonWellesleyStreetandgoacrossRoute30.RegisCollegeisontheleft.

Getting to Regis College

ParkingParkingoncampusisfreeandconvenientforallstudentsandvisitors.OncematriculatedintoaRegisgraduateprogram,studentswithvehiclesmustobtainaparkingpass.PleasevisitCampusPoliceonthefirstfloorofCollegeHalltoobtainthepass.Theofficerissuingtheparkingpasswillneedthevehicleregistra-tionandlicenseplatenumberinordertodoso.

CommuterstudentscanparkinParkingLotsA,B,D,andEandResidentstudentsinParkingLotsA,B,C,andFduringtheweek.Studentsareprohibitedfromparkinginallcampusroadwaysandcrosshatchedareas,infrontofAngelaHall,infrontofallbuildingentry-waysand/orloadingdocks,andanyotherdesignated“noparking”zones.Failuretoobserveparkingandtrafficregulationsmayresultinticketingand/ortow-ingattheowner’sexpense.Ticketsissuedcarryfinesfrom$20to$100.Vehiclestowedaredonesoattheowner’sexpense.

Weston,Massachusetts781.768.7330www.regiscollege.edu/[email protected]

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