Holy Cross College Guide to Success by HoCro SOAR

Holy Cross College

Guide to Success

Table Of Contents Important Dates................................................................................3-5 Financial Aid Checklist......................................................................................................................6 How to Pay Your Bill..........................................................................................................................7 Official Campus ID.............................................................................................................................8 Graduation Requirements.................................................................................................................9 Typical Full-Time Schedule..............................................................................................................9 Advising Timeline..............................................................................................................................9 Tips About Advising........................................................................................................................10 Tips about Courses....................................................................................................................11-12

Tips about Grades............................................................................................................................12 Tips from Campus Security............................................................................................................13 Tips On Getting Involved………………………………………………………………...……………….13 Road Map of COMPASS.............................................................................................................14-15 Campus Ministry..............................................................................................................................16 Academic Accommodations...........................................................................................................17 Counseling Services........................................................................................................................18 History Of Holy Cross......................................................................................................................18 HOCRO Terms..............................................................................................................................19

Important Dates Fall 2015 August Monday August 17 --- Academic Year Begins Thursday August 20- Friday August 21 --- Faculty/Staff In-service Saturday August 22 --- New Student Orientation; Residence Halls Open for New Students at 9am Sunday August 23 --- New Student Orientation Monday August 24 --- New Student Orientation; Residence Halls Open for Returning Students at 9am Tuesday August 25 --- Fall Semester Classes Begin Friday August 28 --- Last Day to Add/Drop Classes September Monday September 7 --- Classes are in Session; Labor Day

Wednesday September 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;- 7:00 pm -8:00 pm Lessons in Success (Tentative) - Auditorium Thursday September 17 --- Constitution Day Wednesday September 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;- 7:00 pm -8:00 pm Lessons in Success (Tentative) - Auditorium October Thursday October 8 --- Delta Epsilon Sigma Induction Monday October 12 --- Columbus Day (Fed) Thursday October 15- Friday October 16 --- Board of Trustee Meeting Friday October 16 --- Residence Halls Close at 6pm Saturday October 17-Sunday October 25 --- Fall Break Monday October 19 --- Mid Semester Grades Due

Sunday October 25 --- Residence Halls Open at Noon

Monday October 26 --- Classes Resume Saturday October 31 --- Halloween November Sunday November 1 --- End Daylight Savings Time Tuesday November 3 --- Election Day Friday November 6 --- Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Wednesday November 11 --- Veterans Day (Fed) December Friday December 11 --- Last Day of Classes Sunday December 13 --- Study Break Breakfast Monday December 14- Thursday December 17 --- Final Exams Thursday December 17 --- Residence Halls Close Friday December 18-Sunday January 10 --- Christmas Break Monday December 21 --- Final Grades Due

Spring 2016 January Monday January 4 --- Faculty Return Wednesday January 6 --- Academic Appeals Due by Noon Thursday January 7- Friday January 8 --- Faculty/Staff In-Service Monday January 11 --- New Student Orientation; Residence Halls Open for New Students at 10am; Residence Halls Open for Returning Students at Noon Tuesday January 12 --- Spring Semester Classes Begin Friday January 15 --- Last Day to Add/Drop Classes Monday January 18 --- ML King Day (Fed) February Monday February 1 --- National Freedom Day Tuesday February 2 --- Groundhog Day Friday February 12 --- Lincoln’s Birthday Sunday February 14 --- Valentine’s Day Monday February 15 --- Presidents Day (Fed) 4

Wednesday February 17 --- Ash Wednesday

Monday February 22 --- Washington’s Birthday March Friday March 4 --- Residence Halls Close at 6pm Saturday March 5- Sunday March 13 --- Spring Break Tuesday March 8 --- Mid-Semester Grades are Due Sunday March 13 --- Residence Halls Open at Noon; Daylight Savings Time Monday March 14 --- Classes Resume Thursday March 17 --- Board of Trustee Meeting; St. Patrick’s Day Friday March 18 --- Board Of Trustee Meeting; Honors Convocation Friday March 25- Monday March 28 --- Easter Break Tuesday March 29 --- Classes Resume April Friday April 1 --- April Fool’s Day; Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Friday April 15 --- Income Tax Due Friday April 22 --- Earth Day Wednesday April 27 --- Admin Assistant’s Day

Friday April 29 --- Last Day Spring Semester Classes May Sunday May 1 --- Study Break Breakfast Monday May 2- Thursday May 5 --- Final Exams Thursday May 5 --- Residence Halls Close for Non-Graduating Students at 6pm Friday May 6 --- Baccalaureate Mass at 5pm; Grades Due by Noon for Graduating Seniors Saturday May 7 --- COMMENCEMENT at 11am; Residence Halls Close for Graduating Students at Noon Sunday May 8 --- Mother’s Day Monday May 9 --- Final Grades Due at Noon for Non-Graduating Students Friday May 20 --- Academic Year Ends Saturday May 21 --- Armed Forces Day Wednesday May 25 --- Academic Appeals Due by Noon Monday May 30 --- Memorial Day (Fed)

Financial Aid Checklist ____Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 10th. -Go to fafsa.ed.gov and file your FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st. -Make sure the Holy Cross School Code (007263) is on the FAFSA. -First time filers and at least one parent must apply for a PIN at pin.ed.gov in order to sign the FAFSA. ____Review award letter and log on to your student portal account to accept/reject the financial aid that was offered. -Student portal login information is included in your acceptance packet. -All awards (loans, grants, etc.) should be accepted or rejected by July 1st. ____Complete the verification process (If you were selected) by July 1st. -You will be notified in your financial aid packet if you are selected for verification. ____Apply for a Parent PLUS Loan or Private Loan if you have an outstanding balance that you will not be able to pay. -For more information about both payment options, contact the financial aid office or refer to our website: www.hcc-nd.edu/financialaid. -Return the PLUS application to the Financial Aid Office or make arrangements for outside loans/payment plans by July 1st ____Contact the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union July 1st-15th if you would like to set up a payment plan. -To fill out an application and/or get more information, visit the Notre Dame FCU website: http://www.notredamefcu.com/hctuition.

____Complete the Master Promissory Note and Student Loan Entrance Counseling. -Go to studentloans.gov and sign in using your FAFSA PIN. -Loans cannot be disbursed until the MPN and entrance counseling are complete so please complete both items by July 15th. -Parents getting a PLUS loan will also need to complete a MPN by signing in to studentloans.gov using their own FAFSA PIN. ____Pay the Fall semester balance by August 1st and the Spring semester balance by January 1st. -Anyone paying after these dates will receive a $250 late charge. 6

Paying Your Bill Make an Online Payment through the Portal To make payment on your Account Statement follow these steps:  Log on to the Holy Cross College Portal using your first initial/last name and your 9 digit student ID number.  Under the “Business Office” tab, Click on “Select a Term“. Choose “Fall 2015“.  Under the “Business Office” tab, Click on “Preliminary Semester Bill” tab.  Scroll down and enter the amount you want to pay in the payment box.  Click the ‘Submit Pay’ button and follow the directions from PayPal. Financing your Out-of-Pocket Expense Payment Plan Tuition Financing Options Update – For the upcoming 2015-2016 academic year, Holy Cross College is pleased to collaborate with Notre Dame Federal Credit Union in building a tuition payment plan. The plan will include an August 1st payment of one half the amount due for the Fall Semester (and a January 1st payment of one half the amount due for the Spring Semester) The remainder of the balance will be made in four or five payments via Notre Dame FCU. Go to www.NotreDameFCU.com/hctuition for an application and more details. Please also check your Holy Cross College student e-mail for any updates.  Students who have a balance due after all financial aid is applied can make monthly payment arrangements through Notre Dame Federal Credit Union or another financial institution.  Parents may consider applying for a Federal Parent PLUS loan to assist their son or daughter with tuition, room and board or other college expenses.  Students may consider applying for a private/alternate student loan through a bank or other lending institution.  Don’t forget to search for external scholarships, especially in your local community. Terms of Payment All students are required to pay in full by the first day of the month that classes begin, ‘The Original Due Date’ of the fall semester is August 1; spring semester January 1. At least ½ the balance owed must be paid by the original due date. Monthly Payment plans may no longer be arranged through the Bursar’s Office. However students may still make monthly payments by contacting Notre Dame Federal Credit Union to set up a plan. A $250 Bursar’s Late Payment Fee will be charged to all student accounts that have not paid in full by the original due dates or have NOT made arrangements to pay monthly through Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. There are a range of other possible consequences that could result from failure to comply, including but not limited to: student id deactivated, student account suspension, scheduled classes can be dropped, and/or students can be referred for student judiciary action. For the Summer Session the entire balance must be paid by the first day of class. 7

Official Campus ID You need this for: Campus Cash Library (to use books on reserve or to check out a book) Dining Plan Events

Student ID - Two Accounts for Your On-Campus Needs 

Basil Bucks – This debit account is used for purchase at Jazzman’s Café, Saint Mary’s Dining Hall, and Papa John’s.

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Dining Plan for Commuter and Housing Students – is a declining balance account that is assigned to you upon the purchase of a Dining Plan. These funds may be used at any on-campus dining location.

How Do I Make Deposits to use Basil Bucks? Contact Chef Jacob Tannehill, via email jtanehill@hcc-nd.edu

Student ID Issues or reporting a card Lost/Stolen: Contact your Hall Director immediately, or contact the security office and report it lost/stolen.

Graduation Requirements So here’s the deal: Students need at least 120 credits to graduate. Your 120 credits will be divided up among general education courses, major courses, and minor, certificate or elective courses. Depending on your program of study, you may graduate with more than 120 credits.

At SOAR, Academic Advisors will assist you in choosing courses that are appropriate for the area you would like to pursue as well as courses that are appropriately based on your test scores. As a full-time student, you should schedule between 12-15 credits. When creating a class schedule, it’s important to take into account outside activities such as: school organizations, work, family responsibilities, and commuting to and from campus. 1.) Math* 2.) English* 3.) Introduction to Liberal Arts 2.) Core Elective 4.) Core Elective * Students are placed in these classes based on their SAT or ACT score . Of course, every schedule depends on the individual student. If you aren’t sure if you will like a course, check out the Bookstore. See what books are required reading for the course. Chances are if the books look interesting to you, you will enjoy the course.

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Last day for schedule adjustments is the Monday of the second week of school. Advisement and registration begins the Monday after Fall and Spring Breaks. The last day to withdraw from classes is the Friday of Week 10. Deadline for registering for the following semester is December 1 in the fall and May 1 in the spring. 9

TIPS ABOUT ADVISING The mission of the Advising process is to provide a high quality student centered advising experience that promotes and empowers the educational, career and personal development of each student as they enter a diverse world.  Advisors treat all students with respect.  Advisors encourage all students to realize their full potential.  Advisors respect, challenge, and support students.  Advisors educate in a partnership that is developmental, ongoing, and directed toward student-centered goals.  Advisors provide accurate information  Advisors offer effective referrals within the University community.  Advisors address the value of a liberal arts University education and promote the full intellectual development of students.  Advisors promote shared responsibility with students. Advising is educational and collaborative. The advisor and student work together as partners to develop a successful advisor/advisee relationship. Both the advisor and student have clear responsibilities in developing and sustaining this partnership.

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Respect your own time and your advisor’s time by making and keeping appointments as needed: before registration times, when you are in academic trouble, and when you need to look at your path and direction (at least twice a semester).

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Take an active role in the advising process by coming to advising meetings prepared to discuss your goals and educational plans.

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Become knowledgeable about policies and procedures, by studying the catalog, website, course schedule, and student handbook.

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Be willing to discuss problems and challenges.

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Obligation to make the final decision. Student become more independent to make own decisions.

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Ask questions whenever you are unsure about a policy or procedure or when you have other specific concerns.

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Follow up if you are referred to other resources and be willing to consider advice from other reliable resources. Take responsibility for making your own informed decisions.

Things you may or may not know... 

The academic school year consists of a fall and spring semester. Each semester lasts 14 weeks. You can also take courses during a summer session.

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The courses you select will last one semester (16 weeks). Toward the end of the fall semester, you will choose new courses with your advisor for the spring semester.

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Classes during the semester are usually Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/ Thursday, some Math and Science courses run on Friday. For a standard 3 credit class, the Monday/Wednesday/ Friday classes last for 50 minutes versus the Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Friday classes which are 75 minutes in length.

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If you begin a class and feel it is not a good fit for you, you may be able to drop it but go see your academic advisor to talk things over. Dropping a class may impact your financial aid and the class may not be offered the next semester.

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Notification of your registration date and time will be posted in your Portal. You must meet with your assigned academic advisor before you are allowed to register. Schedule your appointment early to avoid the rush.

TIPS ABOUT COURSES

TIPS ABOUT GRADES

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Walk in well lit, well traveled areas Walk with a purpose, quickly and confidently Walk with a friend Be aware of your surroundings Pay attention to cars or pedestrians in the area If you think you are being followed, immediately dial 911, or if a blue emergency phone is nearby press the button for assistance. Know the location of the phones (PDF map). Avoid areas containing a large amount of vegetative growth (shrubs, bushes, trees) Carry a cell phone with you but be aware, talking on phones while walking is a distraction from possible danger From an inside phone, dial #312 to report an emergency.

Clubs In addition to the clubs currently active on Holy Cross’ campus, the majority of clubs at Notre Dame and St. Mary’s are open to our students as well, and if you see a need for something else, you can always start your own club! 1. Delta Appa Sigma 2. Intramural Sports 3. Liturgical Choir 4. Mission Team 5. Multicultural Club 6. Outdoors Club 7. Pep Band 8. Psychology Club 9. ROTC Program 10. Saints for Life Club 11. St. Vincent DePaul Club 12. Student Philanthropy Council

Road Map of COMPASS

Professional Identity– Create your OWN ‘Self’

Self– Awareness

Professional Experience– Create your OWN ‘Path’ Community, Global, Awareness, Business & Professional Networking, Internships & More!

Professional Skills– Build your OWN ‘Toolbox’ Compass Workshops

Employer agrees: “Career Ready” Reward: COMPASS Career Ready Certification

COMPASS Program Career Development Center What is COMPASS? COMPASS stands for: Career Goals, Opportunities, Mentors, Professional Experience, Academics, and Self-Awareness & Skills.

Why is this important? The Career Ready Graduate Program called COMPASS is defined as the ‘Roadmap to Success’ for guiding students to understand how to develop skills necessary and assist them in becoming better prepared as ‘Professionals’ upon graduation.

How can this help me with finding my career? The need for this program developed came from expressed needs by employers for graduates coming out of colleges to be more prepared to enter into the workforce. Three career components were identified along with those achievements known as ‘mile markers’: Self-assessment (Focus2), on-portfolio (myeFolio), resumes, mock interviews, business mentors, etc. If one should be undecided about their major, these components can help you decide about a career.

When can I complete these ‘mile markers’? These ‘mile markers’ are to be accomplished throughout the student’s 4 years while attending HCC under the three Career Components: Professional Identity, Professional Experience and Professional Skills. The Career Components can be accomplished at all class levels and allows for ‘OPEN’ program participation throughout the student’s academic years. While it is suggested they begin as incoming freshmen, the program is purely voluntary and does include all aspects of the 4 Pillars of HCC: Academics, Service Experience, Global Perspectives and Internship (which are required upon graduation) to be tracked as part of the accomplishments within the new COMPASS program.

How would people know I completed these tasks? All Career Components of COMPASS, along with achievements, will be tracked for the student and will be noted on their transcripts as a ‘Certification’ in addition to other designations. Students will receive Certification upon Graduation along with their degree when they have completed 20 required of 27 possible accomplishments within (Workshops & Coaching Sessions).

Campus Ministry Educating Minds & Hearts The mission of Holy Cross College is to educate the minds and hearts of our students in the tradition of the Congregation of Holy Cross. We aim to provide an academic program that seeks knowledge alongside developing virtue, so that our graduates may be responsible citizens of this world and the world to come. The Brothers of Holy Cross are joined by priests, sisters, and committed lay men and women in forming personal relationships with students, helping them discover and use their gifts and talents. Rooted in the mission of the congregation of Holy Cross, Campus Ministry seeks to provide daily opportunities for holistic growth on our campus and around the world. The dedication of the members of our faculty and staff help young people to completeness as they grow in their faith and relationship with Christ. We encourage you get involved, meet new friends, and discover the transformative experience that Holy Cross Campus Ministry offers!! Putting Your Faith Into Action Pilgrimages and Retreats:  Montreal Pilgrimages  Mission Trip to Our Lady of the Angels  Spes Unica Retreats  Sophomore Anchor Day  Lourdes International Service Trip  Andre’ House of Hospitality Mission Liturgy, Prayer, and Sacramental Preparation:  Daily Mass  Adoration & Confession  Prayer  PCIA and Confirmation Preparation  Liturgical Choir  Praise and Worship

Evangelization, Catechesis, and Formation:  Mission Team  St. Vincent DePaul  Ave Crux Committee  Bible Study  Spiritual Direction  Faith Sharing  Saints for Life  St. Joseph House (Formation for Holy Cross Brothers) “Knowledge itself does not bring about positive values, but positive values do influence knowledge and put it to a good use.” 16 –Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C., Founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross Andrew Polaniecki— Director of Campus Ministry

Academic Accommodations Procedure for students seeking accommodations: Holy Cross College recognizes that many students with learning, psychological, or medical disabilities, or an attention disorder can succeed in college if they are provided support services and appropriate accommodations. Holy Cross College provides reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities to help them meet academic requirements and to ensure that they have access to campus life. To obtain accommodations, students must: 1. Submit documentation of a disability. If submitting a prior evaluation, full documentation completed within the past three years is required. The evaluation must include a specific diagnosis and the evidence that supports that diagnosis (including test results where appropriate), and must make specific recommendations for accommodation. The evaluator must be a professional qualified to diagnose a disability including but not limited to a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist, a neurologist, or in some cases, general practice physicians. The diagnosing professional must have expertise in the differential diagnosis of the documented mental disorders and follow established practices. 2. Specify the kinds of accommodations that they are requesting. These accommodations must be consistent with your evaluatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations. Students must complete and submit a Request for Accommodation found on the HCC website. The Dean of Academic Support Services will review your request form. Holy Cross College reserves the right to deny your request if the diagnosis is not adequately supported or properly documented. In some cases, the college may ask you to submit additional information. The Dean will inform you of the outcome of the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assessment. Once the college approves an evaluation, it will be recognized for three years after the date of the evaluation. Confidentiality: All documentation of a disability is treated as a confidential medical record. These records are maintained and kept with the DSC confidential files until the student leaves Holy Cross College. http://www.hcc-nd.edu/academic-accommodations/

Counseling Services College life puts a number of demands on students that can become quite stressful: academic difficulties, relationships, homesickness, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other issues can be overwhelming. Student Counseling Services provides a licensed, counselor who is available to assist students in addressing any problems, in a confidential manner. Students may seek counseling services either on or off campus. Students may contact counselingservices@hcc-nd.edu or call 574-239-8383 to set up an appointment. Students will receive an email at the beginning of each semester outlining the on campus hours. Students may receive up to four counseling sessions free of charge. Professional confidentiality will be maintained under the laws of the State of Indiana. Counseling information is considered confidential and will not be shared without the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s written permission.

Holy Cross â&#x20AC;&#x153;HOCROâ&#x20AC;? Pride Holy Cross College is a Catholic, residential, coed, four year institution of higher learning, offering an applied liberal arts curriculum. It was founded in 1966 and continues to be conducted by the Brothers of Holy Cross a society of lay religious men within the Congregation of Holy Cross (CSC) who take vows of poverty, celibacy and obedience as a way to more creatively and intimately serve the mission of our Savior Jesus Christ, His Body - the Church, and the needs of the world. Brothers of Holy Cross serve through ministries which educate and sensitize persons to the need of the world for justice and peace.

HOCRO TERMS Academic Advisor: The one you go to talk about your schedule and academic concerns Andre Lounge: Where the washers and driers are located, as well as the mailboxes CDC: Career Development Center Co-ex: Co-exchange, meaning how students can get a ticket from the dining hall and eat at SMC or ND COMPASS: Career Goals, Opportunities, Mentors, Professional Experiences, Academics, Self

Awareness, and Skills Dining Hall: Where students would be eating, this is located right in between James and Basil Halls Disclosure: It becomes your responsibility to inform the college of your needs. Driscoll Lounge: The lounge right nest door to the bookstore FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid IDST: Interdisciplinary Studies Legends: Teen Club located on ND campus

LRC: Learning Resource Center MAX: Where Jazzman’s Café is located Moodle: Where students can look at the syllabi from their classes, as well as assignments Parietals: Set time where students are not allowed to have company in their rooms Pfeil Center: pronounced “ FILE” ; building where gym, weight room, athletic coaches, and etc. are located Portal: Where students are able to make their class schedules, as well as look at grades, bills, and much more Quad or “Courtyard”: The place just outside of the dining hall, Basil Hall, and James Hall RCIA: Right of Christian Initial of Adults SGA: Student Government Association SOAR: Saints Orientation Advising and Registration U Edge: University Edge V: Vincent Campus Building where all the classrooms are located (Ex: V-143), as well as the library and computer lab Work-Study: Need-based form of financial aid allowing students working on or off campus to be paid from a mix of federal and institutional funds 19