Alabama State University
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Alabama State University
Alabama State University 2014 – 2015 A GUIDE FOR PARENTS produced by in partnership with For more information, please contact Alabama State University Office of Orientation Services (334) 229-4354 915 S. Jackson St. Montgomery, AL 36104 [email protected] www.alasu.edu/orientation About this Guide UniversityParent has published this guide in partnership with Alabama State University with the mission of helping you easily navigate your student’s university with the most timely and relevant information available. contents Discover more articles, tips and local business information by visiting the online guide at: www.universityparent.com/alasu The presence of university/college logos and marks in this guide does not mean the school endorses the products or services offered by advertisers in this guide. 2995 Wilderness Place, Suite 205 Boulder, CO 80301 www.universityparent.com Advertising Inquiries: (855) 947-4296 [email protected] Sarah Schupp Publisher beth skelley DESIGN michael fahler AD DESIGN Connect: facebook.com/UniversityParent twitter.com/4collegeparents © 2014 UniversityParent 4 Alabama State University | 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 | | | | | | | | | | | | | ASU Guide Comprehensive advice and information for student success Parents and Families, Welcome to the Hornet Nation! Advisement Center Apply for Aid ASU Scholarships Career Services ASU Dining Housing Health Center Counseling Services Campus Police ASU Activities What is FERPA? Resources Must-have knowledge to navigate your way 22 | ASU Directory 22 | Academic Calendar 23 | ASU Area Resources www.universityparent.com/alasu 5 ASU GUIDE asu GUIDE Advisement Center The Academic Advisement Center is designed to provide continuous centralized academic advising to new and continuous ASU students who have not met the requirements for exit from University College. The Center was established to help students realize the maximum benefits from their educational experiences, and move them into successful, desirable careers. The basic goals of advising focus on the development of Alabama State University students and embrace the following tenets: Dear Parents and Families, On behalf of The Hornet Nation, it is a pleasure to welcome you as the parent or supporter of an incoming Alabama State University student! We are very proud and excited that your son or daughter has chosen to attend this wonderful university! We are looking forward to meeting you and your student during these next very busy days! We understand that parents and family play an active and important role in helping new students adjust to campus life. We also understand that family members may need help in adjusting too. Our new student orientation program is designed to help make that transition as easy as possible. Now that you have finally arrived at orientation you will find a committed staff of professionals, undergraduate students, and volunteers that will be available to answer you and your student’s questions about their plan of study, financial aid, registration, housing, and any other critical questions either of you may have. The primary objective of orientation is to provide opportunities for your student to become familiar with their new 6 surroundings and the resources they will have available to them, while encouraging them to meet new friends and have fun! So enjoy and explore in these next few days! I join many others in welcoming you to the Hornet Nation! “It’s a GREAT time to be a Hornet!!!” Cherise Y. Peters Associate Provost and Vice President for Enrollment Management ⊲⊲ The advisement process can significantly influence your student’s educational and personal growth while they seek to accommodate themselves to the college environment and the larger society. ⊲⊲ Academic advising carries your student through a decision making process which guides them in acquiring the skills needed to develop their educational plans for accomplishing their goals. ⊲⊲ Assist students with course selection, registration and the course drop/add process ⊲⊲ Consult with students experiencing academic difficulty and assist them in identifying reasons for their academic problems and possible solutions ⊲⊲ Refer students to institutional and community support services ⊲⊲ Help students develop decisionmaking skills and reinforce the student’s self-direction ⊲⊲ The advisement process provides opportunities for communication and information exchanges between your student and their advisor, which will help them to realize their maximum potential in the college environment. ⊲⊲ The advisor serves as a facilitator of communication and as a coordinator of learning experiences through course(s), and career planning and academic progress review. The advising program is designed to do the following: ⊲⊲ Guide students through University College’s core curriculum in preparation for successful transfer of their records to a degree-granting college Alabama State University www.universityparent.com/alasu 7 ASU GUIDE asu GUIDE Apply early for... Financial Aid - The first day that you can submit the FAFSA for the new academic year is January 1. You must apply for financial aid every year. Admission - ASU cannot provide you with an estimated award offer until you are admitted. You can apply for financial aid before you are admitted, but we cannot tell you what you are eligible for until you are admitted. Keep up with your application for aid. Once the U. S. Department of Education processes your FAFSA, you will have access to a Student Aid Report (SAR), either through an online summary of the online application process, or through a printed document mailed to you if you apply using paper FAFSA. The ASU Office of Financial Aid will provide you with online access to your financial aid file. To monitor the progress of your financial aid, you can log in to your Hornet’s Web for student. Check your status. The Award Notification Once ASU has your official EFC from the Federal Central Processor and you have been officially admitted to the university, we will notify you of your eligibility for aid (generally starting in early May of each year) by posting an estimated award offer on the Hornet’s Web for student. If you have applied for scholarships or state financial aid programs, we may not be aware of those awards until you or the agencies notify us. If you know of additional awards that you will be receiving (awarded, not applied for), you will need to notify the office of financial aid. Apply for Aid Getting Started The most important process in applying for financial aid is filing the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) each year. This is the fastest and most accurate way to apply. At ASU, the FAFSA is the only application required for Federal and State Aid for fall and spring semesters. ASU’s FAFSA school code is 001005. Eligibility In order to be eligible for any form of federal, state, or institutional financial aid, you must fulfill the following requirements: 1. You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. 2. You must have a valid social security number. 8 3. You must be admitted into a degree-seeking program. You may apply for aid before you are admitted but you must be admitted before aid can be awarded or disbursed to you. 4. If you are a male of at least 18 years of age, you must be registered with selective service. 5. To retain eligibility you must maintain satisfactory academic progress. 6. To receive most types of aid at ASU, you must be a full-time student. 7. First time college students must have a high school diploma, a General Educational Development Certificate (GED), or home schooled. Alabama State University www.universityparent.com/alasu 9 ASU GUIDE asu GUIDE hours) of credit. Applicant must transfer from an accredited college. The Academic Scholarship pays full tuition, books, required fees and oncampus room and board for a maximum of eight semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six semesters for college transfer students. Scholarships are renewable annually based on completion of 24 semester hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. ***The payment of room and/or board charges under any scholarship program is restricted to on-campus housing and food services. Dean’s Scholarship Freshman: High school applicants must have a minimum grade point average within the range of 3.26-3.50, on a 4.0 scale, in academic subjects and an ACT score of 22 (comparable SAT score of 1010-1040 critical reading and math.) ASU Scholarships Alabama State University offers a number of scholarships to help students pay tuition and fees. Learn more: Presidential Scholarship 10 transfer students. Also, $1,200 annually is provided for incidentals. Scholarships are renewable annually based on completion of 24 semester hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Freshman: High school applicants must have a grade point average of 3.76 or above, on a 4.0 scale, in academic subjects and an ACT score of 28 and above (comparable SAT score of 12301600 critical reading and math.) Academic Scholarship College Transfer Student: College transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.76 or above, on a 4.0 scale, after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicant must transfer from an accredited college. Freshman: High school applicants must have a minimum grade point average within the range of 3.513.75, on a 4.0 scale, in academic subjects and an ACT score of 25 and above (comparable SAT score of 1120 -1220 critical reading and math.) The Presidential Scholarship pays full tuition, books, required fees and oncampus room and board for a maximum of eight semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six semesters for college College Transfer Student: College transfer applicants must have a grade point average within the range of 3.513.75, on a 4.0 scale, after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter Alabama State University College Transfer Student: College transfer applicants must have a grade point average within the range of 3.26-3.50, on a 4.0 scale, after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicant must transfer from an accredited college. The Dean’s Scholarship pays full tuition, required fees and books for a maximum of eight semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six semesters for college transfer students. Scholarships are renewable annually based on completion of 24 semester hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. All scholarship recipients must complete an application for financial aid. Athletic Scholarships These scholarships are awarded through the Athletics Department to athletically talented men and women. Information can be obtained by contacting the Athletics Department at the following address: Director of Athletics Alabama State University P.O. Box 271, Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 ROTC Scholarships These scholarships are offered by the Air Force. Information on these programs can be obtained by contacting the ASU ROTC Office at the following address: ROTC Office Alabama State University, P.O. Box 271 Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 Veterans and Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits These programs assist a number of students at Alabama State University. For information concerning eligibility, contact the appropriate Veterans Administration office in your hometown. Financial Aid Office Alabama State University 915 S. Jackson Street John Garrick Hardy University Center Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 Phone: (334) 229-4323 Fax: (334) 229-4924 Email: [email protected] M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.universityparent.com/alasu 11 ASU GUIDE asu GUIDE Career Services ASU Dining Career Services is designed for all students at Alabama State University and centers around their academic and career development. Career Services (Career Center) is designed to assist students in identifying and achieving their individual career objectives. The staff of Career Services provides activities, programs, and resources that educate and support students in their progression from freshman orientation through graduation to a career or graduate school. Before, between and after classes — even on the weekends — take a break and enjoy a variety of nutritious, high-quality meals with your friends on the campus of Alabama State University. Programs for Employers From our Placement Program to our On-Campus Recruiting Program to our Career Fairs, we can help you meet your employment needs. Learn more. Mission ⊲⊲ The mission of the Office of Career Services is to help students clarify their educational and career goals and empower them with lifelong career management skills. ⊲⊲ Provide quality career counseling (individual and group sessions) and life planning programs which will assist students and alumni to clarify their academic and career interests and their short- and long-range goals. ⊲⊲ Develop and maintain communication with employers, University administrators, deans, chairpersons and faculty to maximize students’ career needs and interests. ⊲⊲ Prepare students for careers by providing cooperative education and internships, full/part-time and summer job opportunities. Hours and Location Kilby Hall, Room 2 Monday to Friday. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (334) 229-4156 [email protected] Places to Eat There are several places to eat on the ASU campus: Fred Shuttlesworth Dining Hall, and the new John Garrick Hardy Student Center which hosts four restaurants for students including Subway, Herschel’s Famous 34, Signature Klassics Kitchen, and Arabellas Pizza Bar. The Signature Klassics Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features theme days such as vegetarian day, stir fry day and Caribbean day. Herschel’s Famous 34 serves burgers, wings, onion rings and other classic American fare. The food court is connected to the University’s open Wi-Fi portal, and serves as a popular study location and hangout. Meals – Campus Residents If you live in one of ASU’s residence halls, then your meal plan is covered under room and board. When you arrive on campus, you’ll receive an ID card that entitles you to 19 meals per week in the university dining hall. Meals – Commuters If you live off-campus or at home, you can purchase meals in the dining halls at a cost of $5 for breakfast, $6 for lunch and $7 for dinner, or visit the John Garrick Hardy Student Center for a la carte food items. You also can buy a meal plan with a valid class schedule. Contact Housing for meal plan pricing and information. 12 Alabama State University www.universityparent.com/alasu Fred Shuttlesworth Dining Hall Our main campus dining facility, the Fred Shuttesworth Dining Hall, is an exciting and modern place to eat and socialize. Flat screen televisions and a contemporary, open floor plan make the dining hall a fun place to hang out with friends. Conveniently located among the academic and residential facilities on campus, the dining hall has a capacity for 1,200 students. Through a scramble food court arrangement, the dining hall serves a full range of meals, from salads to sandwiches to full course dinners. Hours Monday to Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Dinner: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 13 ASU GUIDE asu GUIDE And best of all, campus living is fun. Learn more about our residence units: John W. Abercrombie Hall Originally opened in 1947 and beautifully restored in 2008, this historic threestory property is an all-suite facility that houses 129 male students. Contemporary conveniences and fantastic finishes complement this unit which features new elevators, year-round climate control and laundry and study rooms on each floor. Wireless and wired connections are available for residents. Your Housing Contract Residence Halls All students who reside in university residence halls are required to sign a contract for room and board and are obligated to observe the terms and conditions of that contract for the academic year. Permission to leave a residence hall while under contract is granted in extreme emergencies and only by the Vice President for Student Affairs. We have 20 separate residence facilities at ASU, including three apartment-style clusters with multiple buildings. Most of our well-equipped residence units are equipped with twin size beds, a chest of drawers, desks, wastebaskets, chairs, window coverings, mattresses and mattress covers. Some halls feature coin-operated or swipe card machines for personal laundering. University residence hall contracts are offered and assignments made to university students on equal terms, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, disability or national origin. 14 Paying Your Room Deposit Residence hall entrance doors are equipped with swipe mechanisms requiring residents to utilize their ID swipe cards. Residence halls are locked from the outside at 1 a.m. for the protection of the students. The required $200 room deposit must be paid before a housing contract is issued or a room assignment is made. All residence hall fee payments for room and board are payable by the year, or the semester. In any instance, payment must be made to the Cashier’s Office. Whether assigned to one of our apartments, one of our historic residence halls or one of our new facilities, you’ll find that campus living will complement your studies, help you develop your independence and fulfill your potential. Alabama State University Girard Apartments These apartments are self-contained residence buildings with complete facilities. Girard Apartments accommodate upper class male and female students. Non-traditional and married students also are housed in this facility. Willetta McGinty Apartments First opened in 1972 and elegantly restored in 2009, this residence hall is designed for 141 freshman and upper class females. Contemporary conveniences and fantastic finishes complement this facility which features new elevators, year-round climate control and laundry and study rooms on each floor. Wireless and wired connections are available for residents. Built in 1982 and clustered on the east side of campus, these four gardenstyle apartments are interconnected by breezeways. Each building, with 3,872 square feet of living area, contains four separate apartments. These residence units accommodate honor students, seniors and graduates students with two or more semesters of attendance at ASU. Assignments are made from the highest GPA of 4.00 to the lowest GPA of 3.00. George N. Card Hall New Facility I & II Built in 1962 and beautifully restored in 2009, this historic four-story property is an all-suite facility that houses 118 freshmen and upper class male students. It was named after George N. Card, ASU president from 1873 to 1878. Contemporary conveniences and tasteful finishes complement this facility which features new elevators, year-round climate control, and laundry and study rooms on each floor. Wireless and wired connections are available for residents. Built in 2011 and located on the east side of the campus, this four-story, contemporary co-ed residence hall provides living spaces for 250 (total 500) residents. The hall has single and double bedrooms for upper class male and female students. This building features suitestyle accommodations with bathrooms. Additionally, each floor features study rooms and food preparation areas. Bessie Benson Hall Housing building features suite-style living accommodations with bathrooms. This residence unit is conveniently located next to the Fred Shuttlesworth Dining Hall. Charles Johnson (C.J.) Dunn Tower Built in 1994, C.J. Dunn Tower is an 11-story brick and stucco building that provides housing for 480 upper class females. The 114,419 square-foot www.universityparent.com/alasu Applying for Housing All students interested in applying for on-campus housing should contact the Housing Office at (334) 229-6856, (334) 229-4357, (334) 229-4647, or (334) 2294860 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pick up a housing application from the Housing Office or use the online application. 15 ASU GUIDE asu GUIDE Counseling Services Sometimes the demands of college life can seem stressful or overwhelming. Your student may have concerns and feelings, which need resolution, but may not be sure where to turn for help. Alabama State University’s Counseling Center is here to help with these matters and much more. Health Center The Student Health Center is available for all currently enrolled Alabama State University students. Our staff is committed to providing quality, cost-effective care that meets the needs of students. The Center’s staff includes a registered nurse director, staff registered nurse, staff licensed practical nurse, administrative secretary and university physician. In addition to treatment for illness and injury, we provide preventative care such as vaccinations. We also sponsor a number of on-campus activities to promote wellness and health education activities on campus. Students are encouraged to attend and enjoy these activities. Location & Hours ASU’s Student Health Center is located on the ground floor of Simpson Hall dormitory. Hours of operation are: Fall & Spring Semesters Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues., Wed. and Thurs.: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. they can always be seen as a walk-in patient during our regular hours. After-Hours Emergencies In the event of a medical emergency, dial 911 or go to Jackson Hospital and request the Alabama State University physician. Jackson Hospital contact information: Jackson Hospital 1725 Pine Street Montgomery, AL 36106-1117 (334) 293-8020 After-Hours Questions & Non-Emergencies If your student has a non-emergency urgent care question after hours, contact the campus police department at (334) 220-4400 or their residence hall supervisor to reach an on-call ASU nurse. Student Health Insurance Summer Semester Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments & Walk-ins Your student can make an appointment at the Student Health Center anytime by calling us at (334) 229-4436. If they don’t have time to make an appointment or need to be seen unexpectedly, 16 The official Alabama State University accident and sickness plan covers all students enrolled in the university. The cost is included in your tuition and fees. For more information about the student health insurance plan, contact the Student Services Office at (334) 229-4241. Alabama State University The University Counseling Center is staffed with concerned professionals who listen, care and help make your student’s ASU experience productive, rewarding and satisfying. We offer a variety of programs to help them learn to cope, identify choices, make better decisions and turn problems into learning experiences. Learn more: Individual (Personal Counseling) We provide opportunities for students to discuss difficulties, thoughts, feelings or concerns with the professional counseling staff, who help them solve or cope with personal problems. The Crisis or Psychological Counseling/Referral Program This program is designed to follow established guidelines in helping students face obstacles to life goals or traumatic situations that are, for the time being, insurmountable through the customary method of problem solving. Extreme psychological problems are referred to designated mental health professionals in the community. Group Counseling Group counseling provides opportunities for students to participate with peers and professionals in exploring feelings, behaviors and other common concerns in a supportive atmosphere to gain clarification and feedback, and to plan appropriate action. Consultation and Outreach Services These services provide help with communication skills, helping skills, assertiveness training, test-taking www.universityparent.com/alasu skills and time management, sexual assault, relationship abuse, HIV/ AIDS, Alcohol and Drug Awareness. Internship and Leadership Training This training program provides supervised training for graduate students pursuing a degree in counseling. It helps student leaders and organizations with communication skills, stress management, mutual support and trust development. Special Programs and Services These services are designed to meet the special needs of subgroup student populations, such as commuter, nontraditional, and students with learning, physical and psychological disabilities. On-Call Crisis Counseling Services The on-call crisis counseling services provide after hours crisis counseling services for students from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Sunday. Special Groups The Counseling Center offers programs to help students deal with specific problems. Our special group programs are Anger Management and Alcohol Intervention Program. Alcohol and Drug Awareness Programs In collaboration with the Student Health Center, the Counseling Center provides students, faculty and staff with special workshops, seminars and groups on alcohol, drugs, AIDS, sexuality, date rape, stress, mental health issues and personal growth. 17 ASU GUIDE asu GUIDE ASU Activities At Alabama State University, we know that what happens outside the classroom is just as important as what happens inside. Having fun is a key part of learning, so encourage your student to make the most of their time at ASU, and take advantage of our facilities, events, activities and student organizations. ASU Student Services Center Campus Police At ASU, the safety of our students is one of our highest priorities. As part of the ASU Department of Public Safety, the campus police work with the ASU community to maintain the safest campus possible. Our campus police provide 24-hour patrol protection of the campus parking lots and residence halls. The officers are vested with full law-enforcement powers and responsibilities identical to the local police officers and deputy sheriffs in your home community. ASU’s campus police officers are trained at the Montgomery Police Academy and receive additional inservice and specialized training in first aid, firearms, defensive tactics, constitutional and legislative updates, evidence gathering, traffic investigation, and more. All of the ASUDPS Police officers have a full range of public-safety responsibilities including all crime reports, investigating traffic accidents, enforcement of laws regulating underage drinking, the use of controlled substances and weapons, and other incidents requiring police 18 assistance. Potential criminal actions and other emergencies on campus may be reported directly by any student, faculty or staff member. The Department of Public Safety provides a number of services to promote a safer campus community. ASU new Student Services Center will serve as a hub for student activity, with a food court, a movie theatre, a cyber café and many other amenities. It will also serve as a convenient onestop-shop for transacting important student business in offices such as financial aid, admissions, records and registration, student accounts and more. Student Organizations From Greek life and the Student Government Association to the Art Club and Golden Ambassadors, ASU’s student organizations are a great way to get involved on campus, meet people and engage in activities with faculty and the local Montgomery community. We offer more than 70 student clubs and organizations, including sororities and fraternities, to help our students get involved and make new friends on campus. Arts & Performances ASU’s strong visual and performing arts programs offer great opportunities for all students to enjoy a variety of art exhibits and musical, dance and theatre performances throughout the year. Fitness & Athletics Love college sports? Cheer on ASU’s football, basketball and other teams as an official Hornets fan. Join one of our intramural teams. Or find your own fun on our track, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts and swimming pool. Contact the Office of Student Activities at (334) 229-4888. ASU Department of Public Safety 1452 Carter Hill Rd. Montgomery, AL 36106 (334) 229-4400 Secret Witness (334) 834-8293 An anonymous way to report crimes without fear of retaliation from offenders Alabama State University www.universityparent.com/alasu 19 ASU GUIDE asu GUIDE What is FERPA? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student’s education records. Unless a student is legally dependent, the University is prohibited by FERPA from releasing student account information to a parent or guardian or other unauthorized third party without the student’s consent. The law applies to all schools, which receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records. These rights transfer to the student, or former student, who has reached the age of 18 or is attending any school beyond the high school level. Students and former students to whom the rights have transferred are called eligible students. ⊲⊲ Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review all of the student’s education records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of materials in education records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to inspect the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies. ⊲⊲ Parents and eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records believed to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record commenting on the contested information in the record. 20 ⊲⊲ Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school. ⊲⊲ Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student before releasing any information from a student’s record. However, the law allows schools to disclose records, without consent, to the following parties: ⊲⊲ Schools may also disclose, without consent, “directory” type information such as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. For additional information or technical assistance, you may call (202) 260-3887 or TDD (202) 260-8956 or contact: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue. S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202-4605 33School employees who have a need to know; 33Other schools to which a student is transferring; 33Certain government officials in order to carry out lawful functions; 33Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student; 33Organizations conducting certain studies for the school; 33Accrediting organizations; 33Individuals who have obtained court orders or subpoenas; 33Persons who need to know in cases of health and safety emergencies; and State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law. Alabama State University www.universityparent.com/alasu 21 RESOURCES ASU Area Resources For more area resources visit www.universityparent.com/alasu ASU Directory Places to Stay Office of Student Orientation (334) 229-4354 Public Safety (334) 229-4400 Disability Services (334) 229-5134 Counseling Center (334) 229-4382 Health Center (334) 229-4436 / 4438 Student Affairs (334) 229-4241 Hampton Inn East May 27 May 28 Midterm Examinations June 23-27 40% Tuition Due July 1 Last Day of Classes July 23 Final Examinations July 24-25 3580 McGehee Place Dr. Montgomery, AL 36111 (334) 288-0022 www.rent-belmont.com Please see ad on p. 19. Where to Eat The Chophouse at Vintage Year 405 Cloverdale Rd. Montgomery, AL 36106 (334) 239-0041 www.chophousevy.com Summer 2014 60% Tuition Due The Belmont Apartment Homes 6400 Interstate Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35453 (205) 562-9000 Please see ad on p. 21. Academic Calendar First Day of Classes Places to Live Martin’s Restaurant Sinclair’s Cloverdale Coosa River Adventures Montgomery Visitor Center 1796 Carter Hill Rd. Montgomery, AL 36106 (334) 265-1767 www.martinsrestaurant.org 1051 E. Fairview Ave. Montgomery, AL 36106 (334) 834-7462 www.sinclairsrestaurants.com What to See & Do Alabama Historical Commission 468 S. Perry St. Montgomery, AL 36104 (334) 242-3184 www.preserveala.org 415 Company St. Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 514-0279 www.coosariveradventures.com 300 Water St. Montgomery, AL 36104 (334) 262-0013 www.visitingmontgomery.com Fall 2014 First Day of Classes August 20 60% Tuition Due August 27 40% Tuition Due October 1 Midterm Examinations October 6-10 Thanksgiving Holiday November 26-30 Last Day of Classes December 5 Final Examinations December 6-11 Fall Commencement December 12 Additional Services Baptist Health 301 Brown Springs Rd. Montgomery, AL 36117 (334) 273-4444 www.baptistfirst.org Please see ad on back cover. Uncle Bob’s Self Storage 115 S. Arrowhead Dr. Montgomery, AL 36117 (334) 260-7060 www.unclebobs.com/ Montgomery-AL-storage.cfm Please see ad on p. 4. Stor Safe Mini Storage 221 North Eastern Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36117 (334) 277-5757 Please see ad on p. 9. University Parent E-News www.UniversityParent.com Spring 2015 22 First Day of Classes January 12 60% Tuition Due January 20 Midterm Examination February 23-27 40% Tuition Due March 1 Spring Break March 23-29 Last Day of Classes May 1 Final Examinations May 2-7 Spring Commencement May 10 View the For advertising inquiries, please contact UniversityParent at (855) 947-4296 or email: [email protected] Alabama State University Parent Handbook Online www.universityparent.com/alasu