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Student Resources and Information
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Academic
Advising |
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Division of Graduate and Continuing Education
advisors are available to answer
questions you may have about
taking a course or enrolling in a
program at Framingham State
College. This service is free
of charge. Call 508-626-4550 to make an
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Athletic
and Recreation Center |
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The
Athletic and Recreation Center is open free of charge
to all Framingham State College students enrolled in at
least two credit courses (8 semester hours). You must
present a valid Framingham State College student ID to
use the facility. Refer to Student
ID's for more information.
Hours of operation (while classes are in session):
Monday-Thursday 7:00am-10:00pm
Friday 7:00am-5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm
Telephone: 508-626-4614 |
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Auditing Classes |
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Students may
only audit classes with the consent of the instructor.
Audited courses will be officially reported on the student's
transcript, but no credit will be awarded. Auditors may
not actively participate in coursework. Online classes
may not be audited. The cost for auditing a course is
$629 at the undergraduate level and $651 at the graduate
level. An audit must be requested prior to the third
class meeting. |
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Bookstore |
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The
College Bookstore is located
in the
Athletic Center. The bookstore
sells all the textbooks
required for your classes.
Students can also purchase
school supplies, clothing and
gifts at the bookstore. Please
call the Bookstore at 508-626-4595
or order books online.
Normal hours of operation are:
Monday & Tuesday 9:00am-7:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
Saturday 11:00am-1:00pm
Sunday Closed
Extended hours are posted at the beginning of each session. |
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Campus
Security |
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The
Department of Public Safety
and Police Services has
primary responsibility for
security on the campus. The
Department works closely with
the entire College community
to ensure that programs and
services are systematically
coordinated to promote and
enhance a safe environment.
The safety and security
policies developed at
Framingham State College are
designed to enhance the safety
and security of each member of
our community.
Please take all possible steps
to ensure your safety and the
safety of others on campus.
Please refrain from preventing
doors from locking by placing
items such as rocks or soda
cans in doorways. Always lock
your car door and never walk
alone after dark. Safety on
campus will be assured if all
individuals and groups support
practices that promote a safe
campus environment.
The Department of Public Safety
and Police Services is located
in the College Center.
To receive a copy of the
Framingham State College
"Parking Rules and
Regulations" bulletin,
call the Department of
Public Safety and Police
Services at 508-626-4911 or visit the
Campus
Police Web site.
Parking
Daytime commuter students are required to
park in the Maple Street and Maynard Road
lots. Evening students are permitted to park
in the following areas only after 5:00pm,
in addition to the Maple Street and
Maynard Road commuter lots: State Street,
O’Connor Hall (rear of O’Connor –DO NOT
park in spaces marked reserved). Students
are advised not to park in the College
Center Visitor Lot. DGCE students whose
classes occur at any time other than 5:30pm
– 10:30pm must follow the daytime student
parking rules for commuters. Vehicles not
parked in compliance with College
rules and regulations will be ticketed
and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
Automobile Registration and Decals
All students must have a valid parking decal
displayed on their vehicles. DGCE students
must obtain a parking decal from the
Department of Public Safety and Police
Services, located in the College Center.
Students must present their course
registration receipt and complete the
application for a parking decal. Vehicles not
bearing a Framingham State College
parking decal will be ticketed and/or towed
at the owner’s expense.
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Career Services |
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Career Services,
located on the fourth floor of the College Center, can
assist you with career planning and decision-making throughout
your time at Framingham State College. Career counseling
is available by appointment to help you consider your
options; clarify your values, skills, and interests; obtain
career-related experience; and develop job-seeking skills.
Wondering
how to get started in your job search?
Thinking about an internship? Have
questions about your resume? Want to
sharpen your interviewing skills? We can
help you with these activities, and more.
Job and Internship Listings can be found at
www.framingham.edu/careerservices. New
full-time and part-time jobs, internships,
and summer positions are added daily, so
check regularly.
Career Services can also be
reached at 508-626-4625.
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Center
for Academic Support and
Advising (CASA) |
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The
Center for Academic Support and
Advising (CASA), located at Peirce Hall
Annex, offers free, comprehensive
educational support services to all
Framingham State College students.
Tutors are available in mathematics,
writing and several subject areas.
For details, call 508-626-4509 or visit
the CASA web site.
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D.
Justin McCarthy College Center |
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The D. Justin
McCarthy College Center houses the DGCE offices, the Offices
of Career Services, Disability Services, the Mazmanian
Art Gallery, Public Safety & Police Services, the cafeteria,
and several lounges for studying and meetings. |
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Dining |
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The Snack Bar
Located in the D. Justin McCarthy College Center, the
Snack Bar is the place to grab a quick meal, snack or
cup of coffee. Cash, credit, RAM cash, and Flex dollars
are accepted.
Normal hours of operation are:
Monday - Thursday 7:30am – Midnight
Friday
7:30am – 2:30pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
8:00pm - Midnight
The Juice Bar
Located in the Athletic Center, the Juice Bar offers a
large selection of freshly brewed coffees, bottle beverages,
smoothies and snacks. Cash,
credit, RAM cash, and Flex dollars are accepted.
Normal hours of operation are:
Monday - Thursday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Friday
10:00pm - 3:00pm
The Cyber Cafe
The Cafe is located off the Main Lobby in the College
Center and offers a selection of freshly brewed coffees
and snacks. It is fully equipped for wireless internet
connectivity and power outlets for laptops.
Normal hours of operation are:
Monday - Thursday 8:00am – 7:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 2:30pm
Saturday
6:30pm - 10:00pm
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Directions |
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Directions
to Framingham State College and a campus
map are available online. The Division of Graduate
and Continuing Education office is located in the College
Center, room 515.
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Financial
Aid |
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The
Financial Aid Office at Framingham State College assists
students in meeting the costs of a college education.
A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should
be filed if you want to apply for aid (the FSC code
is 002185). Matriculation in a degree program is required
for eligibility. Federal regulations require students
who receive Federal or State financial aid to maintain
satisfactory academic progress. Students receiving financial
aid should refer any questions or concerns about their
academic progress to the Financial Aid Office. For graduate
students, the only financial aid available through the
Financial Aid Office is the Federal Stafford Student
Loan. Students must attend at least two courses in order
to be eligible for this loan. Most courses taken at
an off-site location are not eligible for aid. Additional
information is available through the Financial
Aid Handbook – or by contacting the Financial
Aid Office in Dwight Hall, Room 206, Monday - Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm; telephone 508-626-4534.
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Graduate Commencement Ceremony |
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Framingham State College will hold its inaugural Graduate Hooding and Commencement ceremony for graduate students only on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the newly renovated Performing Arts Center in Dwight Hall. The program will recognize graduate students who have completed all requirements for their master’s degree, and will be immediately followed by a reception for graduates and their guests at 11:00 a.m. A special memento will be given to each graduate student participating at Commencement.
We are proud to announce that our commencement speaker is Dr. Patricia F. Plummer, Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education. Dr. Plummer is an alumna as well as former faculty member and administrator at our College.
Graduate students who completed all degree requirements in August or December of 2007, or January or May of 2008, and have received notification that they have been approved to graduate, are encouraged to participate in Graduate Hooding and Commencement.
The RSVP deadline for graduating students to inform the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education regarding their participation in Commencement has been extended to May 15, 2008.
The University Cap & Gown Company will be in the main lobby of the McCarthy College Center On May 6, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on May 7, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and in Dwight Hall on May 22, 2008 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The cost for purchasing caps and gowns in person is $23.55. To have the cap and gown shipped, the cost including shipping is $39.00. University Cap and Gown Website is www.GradGowns.com and their telephone number is (978) 686-4566.
Seating is limited for the Graduate Hooding and Commencement. Each graduate will receive up to three tickets for guests. Graduates do not need tickets to attend. No guest will be admitted without a ticket. Tickets may be picked-up in the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education starting May 1, 2008.
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- Students enrolled in a program requiring a comprehensive examination: The application deadline for Summer 2008 is April 15, 2008, deadline for Fall 2008 is August 15, 2008, and deadline for Spring 2009 is January 15, 2009.
- Students enrolled in a program that does not require a comprehensive examination: Applications must be received one month into the last semester of study.
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For further information, please contact Jaclyn Dorr, Administrative Assistant for Graduate Programs, at 508 626-4528 or email jespanet@frc.mass.edu.
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Health Insurance |
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If
you are enrolling in at least three courses (12 credit
hours) in DGCE, the day college or combination of both,
you must complete and sign the "Student Health
Insurance Plan Request for Waiver" and return it
with your registration or enroll in the College Sponsored
Health Insurance Program. For more information contact
Health
Services at 508-626-4900 or Student
Accounts at 508-626-4514.
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Immunization and Health Forms |
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All
full-time students (12 credit hours or more), and all
health science majors are required to provide immunization
records to Health Services. Forms can be obtained from
Health Services or DGCE.
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Library
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The
Henry
Whittemore Library
provides a combination of
traditional and modern
resources and services to the
College’s students, faculty,
and staff. The Library
holds approximately 205,000 print
materials, 336 periodical titles, and 670,850
microform items. Through its online
resources and its membership in the
Minuteman Library Network, it offers
access to extensive additional materials
including over 20,000 online journals.
Library staff provide research support and
instruction for students. The Library houses
a Curriculum Library and Special
Collections. For more information, visit
www.framingham.edu/wlibrary or call 508-626-4650.
Library Hours (January 24, 2008 - May 16, 2008):
Monday-Thursday
Library
8:00am-11:00pm
Reference Desk 8:00am-10:00pm
Friday
Library 8:00am-5:00pm
Reference Desk 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday
Library
9:00am-5:00pm
Reference Desk 12:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday
Library
1:00pm-11:00pm
Reference Desk 1:00pm-10:00pm |
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Use
of Library Services Using
Technology |
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Students
taking classes through
Continuing Education, whether
matriculated or not, can get
access to the Framingham State
College library using the
Internet. To do so, email
msnyder@frc.mass.edu. By
return mail you will receive a
bar code number. This number
will allow you to access the
College
library while enrolled. |
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Nondiscrimination Policy |
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It is the policy of Framingham State
College not to discriminate in education or
employment on the basis of race, color,
religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age,
disability, veteran status, marital status, or
national origin. The College operates under
an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Plan, approved by the Board of Higher
Education and the College’s Board of
Trustees that promotes and maintains a
policy of nondiscrimination, equal
opportunity, and affirmative action. The
College encourages people of color,
women, and persons with disabilities to
participate in all the rights, privileges,
programs, and activities generally accorded
or made available to the College
community. Inquiries or advice concerning
discrimination and the application of these
policies, laws and regulations may be
referred to the Disability Services
Coordinator, Framingham State College,
100 State Street, PO Box 9101, College
Center, Room 510C, Framingham,
Massachusetts 01701-9101, Telephone
number 508-626-4627 (V/TTY) or to the
Affirmative Action Officer at 508-626-4530,
Room 310 in Dwight Hall. Further inquiries
may be made to the Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education,
Washington, D.C. |
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Placement Testing for
Undergraduates: Reading, Writing
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In order to ensure that students enroll in
courses that match their individual skill and
preparation levels, the Massachusetts Board
of Higher Education has mandated that all
new undergraduate students take placement
tests in reading, writing and mathematics.
Framingham State College uses the
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension test,
the Elementary Algebra test, and the Writing
Test, which are administered by computer.
Placement testing is required of all entering
DGCE students who are matriculated in an
undergraduate program unless you have:
- transfer credits in college-level English or
math.
- taken the ACCUPLACER test at another
institution.
- a score over 500 on the SAT – verbal
(English) to waive the reading test.
- a score over 600 on the SAT – verbal
(English) to waive the reading and writing
test.
The College's Placement Testing Coordinator will notify
you by mail about your individual placement testing requirements.
Students have the opportunity to take the mandatory placement
tests prior to the start of each semester. Tests are scheduled
during daytime and evening hours and results are provided
immediately. Retesting opportunities will also be available
each semester. Note that students are only allowed one
placement retake for mathematics. Your performance on
the tests will determine the classes for which you may
register. If test scores show deficiencies, you may require
remedial level courses. If you have general questions
about placement tests, call 508-626-4905 or e-mail placement@frc.mass.edu. |
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Student Help Desk |
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The Student
Help Desk provides students with a first level of support
for all computer related issues. The Laptop Help Desk
should only be used for advanced laptop troubleshooting
and all problems with college owned laptops. The Student
Help Desk is located in Hemenway Hall G17 and the Laptop
Help Desk is located on the lower level of the Arthur
Doyle Technology Center. During the academic year, the
Student Help Desk is staffed:
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-10:00pm
Friday 8:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-Midnight
To contact the Student Help
Desk from campus call ext. 5950. If you are off campus,
please call 508-215-5950.
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Student ID's |
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A student ID
is required to use computer labs; to borrow library books;
to use reserve readings in the library; and to use the
Athletic and Recreation Center.
Photographs for student IDs will be taken at the Division
of Graduate and Continuing Education Office (CC515) beginning
Monday, February 4, 2008 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. A registration receipt and photo
ID are required to obtain a student ID.
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Students with Disabilities |
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Framingham State
College, in compliance with the mandates of Section 504
of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, offers opportunities to
all students without regard to disabilities. No qualified
person shall, on the basis of his or her disability, be
denied the benefit of, or otherwise be subject, to discrimination
under any of the College's educational programs, activities,
and employment opportunities. The College is committed
to making reasonable modifications and accommodations
to ensure that its programs and activities do not discriminate,
or have the effect of discriminating, on the basis of
disability. Prior to matriculation, students with disabilities
are encouraged to contact the Office of Academic Support
to discuss specific accommodations. Students who have
documentation that support their request for academic
support services, such as extended time for tests, notetakers,
sign language interpreters, computer transcribers, and
textbooks on tape are required to submit their documentation
to the Office of Academic Support, located in the Center
for Academic Support and Advising (CASA). The Director
of Academic Support (508-626-4906) schedules individual
conferences with each student to arrange for the appropriate
support services. The Office of Academic Support works
closely with the Office of Disability Services to provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified students.
There are five TTY's (telecommunications for the deaf) on campus: Admissions Office at 508-626-4500 (V/TTY); Graduate and Continuing Education at 508-626-4601 (TTY); Disability Services Office at 508-626-4627 (V/TTY); Public Safety and Police Services at 508-626-4911 or 508-626-4008 (TTY); and Whittemore Library at 508-626-4655 (TTY). |
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Transcripts |
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Academic transcripts
cost $3.00 each and may be ordered online
(with Visa or Master Card), by mail (credit card, personal
check, or money order) or in person (credit card, personal
check, money order, or cash) only through the Office of
the Registrar, Dwight Hall Room 220. Faxed signatures
are accepted for online orders only.
Transcripts may not be ordered via telephone, fax
or email. |
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Weather Emergency |
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In
the event of severe weather
conditions or other emergency
situations, notice of delayed
openings or cancellation of classes
will be broadcast on radio station
WBZ-1030 AM and WBZ-TV Channel 4.
Announcements will be made beginning
at 6:00 a.m. You may also call (508)
626-4898 for a recorded weather
message. Please do not call Campus
Police.
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