Campus residents should report all other computer-related issues to the appropriate Resident Advisor (RA).
MY UVA-WISE PORTAL
The MY.UVAWISE.EDU portal provides all members of the campus community with many helpful online features. Students can access course schedules, unofficial transcripts, grade reports, and course searches, as well as print their own enrollment verification forms by going to the Reports for Students link on the Student Tab. Additionally, the portal provides roommate information for on campus residents, events calendars, and a variety of links and other essential information. The Portal is linked from the College’s homepage (www.uvawise.edu) or may be accessed directly at https://my.uvawise.edu.
POST OFFICE
Each student, residential or commuter, may register for a free campus mailbox number in the Campus Post Office located on the 4th floor of the Slemp Student Center. For more information, contact Mail Services at 276-328-0209. A campus mail address would read as follows: STUDENT NAME UVa-Wise Campus Box # _____ 1 College Avenue Wise, Virginia 24293-4412
SOCIAL EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Student organizations wishing to sponsor a dance or other public social event must complete an Event Planning Form, which requires approval of the Office of Student Activities or appropriate college personnel at least one week in advance of the event. Forms are available in the Leadership Wing on the third floor of the Slemp Student Center, or online at www.uvawise.edu/studentlife/clubs. Contact the Assistant Director of Student Activities and Recreation for more information. It is also the responsibility of the student organization to schedule the necessary facilities. For events in the Slemp Student Center, Greear Gymnasium, Lawn by the Lake, Cantrell Banquet Hall, Cantrell Conference Room, Chapel of All Faiths, or intramural fields, contact the Director of the Slemp Student Center at 276-376-1000. All other campus facilities are to be scheduled with the Facilities Coordinator at 276-328-4522.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
Major student publications include a newspaper, The Highland Cavalier, and a literary publication, The Jimson Weed. Students who wish to publish, distribute, or sell any other publication must first obtain approval of the Dean of Students. The issuance, distribution, or sale of anonymous publications is forbidden.
TOWN AND GOWN COLLABORATION
The College co-sponsors a series of performing programs with the Pro-Art Association. Each year concerts and other special events, including operas, ballets, orchestras, choirs, plays, vocal recitals, visual arts workshops, and lectures are hosted on campus and in various regional locations. Many performances are by renowned groups such as Symphony of the Mountains and Barter Theatre, as well as international performers. Admission to Pro-Art programs is free to all UVa-Wise students and culture credit is available. The Big Glades Community Square in downtown Wise is also the site of many unique performances open to those in the Wise and UVaWise communities. For more information, visit the Town of Wise website at www.townofwise.net.
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