SEA GULL EXPERIENCE
GUIDE
Your ONE BOOK for all
your questions and all the
answers you need about
Salisbury University
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME SEA GULL FAMILY
Message from the Vice President of Student Affairs
Message from the Dean of Students
2016-2017 Academic Calendar
Campus Map
Salisbury University Promise
Important Phone Numbers
New Student Checklist
ACADEMICS & YOU
7 How Do I Declare or Change My Major?
7 How Do I Add a Minor
7 What If I Am Still Exploring/
Not Ready to Declare a Major?
7 List of Majors
9 List of Minors
10 Academic Advising
10 Student Responsibilitys
10 Who Will Advise Me?
10 Academic Advising Center
10 Advising Services Coordinators
10 General Education Requirements
11 • Advising in the Fulton School of Liberal Arts
12 • Advising in the Henson School of Science
& Technology
13 • Advising in the Perdue School of Business
14 • Advising in the Seidel School of Education &
Professional Studies
14 • Advising for the Undecided Majors
15 Testing Out of Classes
15 Registration
16 Understanding Section Number of Courses
16 Registrations Holds
16 Honors College and Honor Courses
17 How Can I Change My Schedule?
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Can I Withdraw from a Class?
Guerrieri Academic Commons
Center for Student Achievement
University Writing Center
Sophomore Year Experience
Notification of Rights Under FERPA
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Bookstore
Cashiers Office
Computer Use On Campus
Dining Needs and Services
Financial Aid Services
Need to Park?
SEA GULLS Living Off Campus
SEA GULLS Living On Campus
What Is a GULL Card?
SEA GULLS TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
HEALTH & SAFETY FIRST
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Campus Recreation
Counseling Center
Office of Student Disability Support Services
Student Health Services
University of Police
SAFERIDE
SEA GULLS GET INVOLVED
Career Services
Volunteer Center at Salisbury
Guerrieri University Center
Multicultural Student Services
New Student Reader
Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
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WELCOME SEA GULL FAMILY
Message from the Vice President of Student Affairs
Dear Sea Gull,
Welcome to Salisbury University – A Maryland University of National Distinction.
We don’t take that moniker lightly. You have a lot for which to be proud. SU’s
reputation for academic success continues to grow. Your commitment to SU
and involvement in our programs and activities only enhances our reputation.
Thank you!
As we begin the academic year, I encourage you to step out of your comfort
zone and get involved. Opportunities abound at Salisbury University. Whether
it is study groups, research projects, student government, athletics or recreation
sports, there is a fit for you at SU. We are here to help, too. Faculty and staff
care about you and are friendly and supportive. Take time to get to know your
classmates and your faculty. Strong friendships can result in lifelong relationships,
job possibilities, references and a great SU experience.
Enjoy your time as a Sea Gull. With some hard work and a commitment to
excellence, you will soar beyond your wildest expectations. Be Safe. Be Strong.
Work Hard. Welcome to Salisbury University!
Sincerely,
DANE FOUST, D.ED.
Vice President of Student Affairs
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Message from the Dean of Students
Greetings!
We are very happy to have you and your family join the Salisbury University
community! In the coming years, each student will discover so much about
themselves and who they are, who they want to be, and how they can give back to
others. At SU, we want our students to LIVE a life that is fully actualized, to LEARN
how to navigate their world and to LEAD others with dignity and integrity. The
learning you experience here goes beyond the classroom and is a part of the
experiences each student accumulates in the residence halls, through student
organization involvement, internships, study abroad, athletics and more. Each
opportunity will make up the individual who graduates from SU with a bright future
ahead of them.
In this book, you will find resources to support you in your journey. Consider this
one of the many tools that may be utilized as you create your own map of success.
The biggest factors in your success will be your commitment to YOU and to
learning to be a positive contributor to your community. You are here at SU because
we know you have the ability to SOAR to success!
Use the resources here and let me know what we can do to help you. Most of all,
be ready to FLY with the FLOCK!
Sincerely,
VALERIE RANDALL-LEE
Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students
SU has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and nondiscrimination in all programs, events, and services. To that end, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex,
gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other
legally protected characteristics. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Office of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator, Holloway Hall 100, 410-543-6426.
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2016-2017 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
WINTER 2017
Tues., January 3..........Campus reopens
Winter classes begin
Fri., March 17..............Residence halls close
March 20-24...............Spring Break
Sun., March 26............Residence halls open
January 3-4................Drop/Add
Mon., March 27...........Classes resume
Mon., January 16........Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
campus closed
March 27-31...............Advising and Registration
Tues., January 24........Winter classes end
Fri., April 7..................Last day to withdraw
from a course
(drop with a grade of W)
SPRING 2017
Sun., January 29.........Residence halls open:
returning students
Tues., May 16..............Classes end
Mon., January 30........Spring classes begin
May 18-19, 22-24 ......Final exams
Mon., March 6.............Undergraduate advising
sign-up begins for
Fall 2017 registration
Wed., May 24 .............Residence halls close
Wed., May 17 .............Reading Day
Thur., May 25 .............Commencement
March 13-17...............Advising and Registration
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Soccer
Facility
I WILL CONNECT WHAT I LEARNED TO HOW I LIVE.
I WILL DEMONSTRATE PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY.
I WILL RESPECT DIVERSE GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS.
I WILL STRIVE TO BRING HONOR TO MYSELF AND THE UNIVERSITY.
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Cashiers Office
Financial Aid
Parking Services
Conway Hall
Nabb
Research Center
Bateman
Parking Lot K
Tennis Facility
U.S. 13
Parking
Lot L
Dogwood
Lot J
ESRGC
Maroon & Gold Club
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY PROMISE
The “Salisbury University Promise” is a statement
of integrity and respect for others and reflects
the core values of the institution. All current and
new students are expected to abide by this
pledge as a way of accepting the University’s
core values and expectation for all students.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency Phone Numbers
Gull Line ................................................................410-546-6426
University Police/Fire/Ambulance/ ..........410-543-6222
or on campus 36222
Honors College ....................................................410-677-6556
Medical Emergency ........................911 or on-campus 9-911
Information Desk ..............................................410-543-6006
Housing/Residence Life ..................................410-543-6040
Medical Non-Emergency..................................410-543-6222
or on-campus 36222
Information Technology ..................................410-677-5454
Institutional Equity: Fair Practices,
Diversity and Inclusion Office ..................... 410-543-6426
Student Health Services ..................................410-543-6262
or on-campus 36262
Library ....................................................................410-543-6130
Student Counseling Services ..........................410-543-6070
or on-campus 36070
Multicultural Student Services ......................410-548-4503
PACE (Institute for Public Affairs
& Civic Engagement) .......................................410-677-5045
Escort Service ............410-543-6222 or on-campus 36222
Saferide .......................410-677-5000 or on-campus 75000
Parking Services .................................................410-543-6338
Life Crisis ...........................................................9-410-749-4357
Physical Plant/Maintenance .........................410-677-3097
Post Office ............................................................410-546-6903
On-Campus
Registrar ................................................................410-543-6150
Academic Advising Center...............................410-546-4366
Saferide .................................................................410-677-5000
Admissions ............................................................410-543-6161
Sea Gull Century ................................................410-548-2772
Alumni Relations/Annual Giving ................410-543-6156
SOAP (Student Organization
for Activity Planning) ........................................410-543-6197
Appropriations Board .......................................410-543-6182
Athletics ..................................................................410-548-3503
Sports Information.............................................410-543-6016
Bookstore ..............................................................410-543-6085
Campus Recreation ...........................................410-548-3266
Center for Student Involvement
and Leadership (CSIL) ......................................410-543-6125
Career Services ...................................................410-543-6075
Student Affairs Office .......................................410-543-6080
Cashiers Office ....................................................410-543-6060
Student Disability Support Services ............410-543-6070
Center for Conflict Resolution .......................410-219-2873
Student Government Association .................410-548-4757
Center for Student Achievement .................410-677-4865
Student Health Services ...................................410-543-6262
Counseling Center ..............................................410-543-6070
Switchboard...........................................................410-543-6000
Dining Services ...................................................410-543-6105
University Fitness Club .....................................410-677-6715
Facilities Reservations ......................................410-548-3344
University Park ....................................................410-677-0774
Financial Aid .........................................................410-543-6165
University Police..................................................410-543-6222
Flyer Student Newspaper ...............................410-543-6058
University Writing Center ................................410-543-6332
Guerrieri University Center ............................410-543-6100
Volunteer Center .................................................410-548-3014
Gull Card Office ..................................................410-543-6053
WXSU Business Office ......................................410-543-6195
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STUDENT
CHECKLIST
Here is an easy checklist to help you keep organized as
you transition to college life at Salisbury University.
Complete all paperwork for financial aid:
www.salisbury.edu/stepbystep
Maryland residents must submit the Tuition/In-State Residency
application on the MAIN MENU of GullNet
Submit final high school transcript
Complete all health records and immunization forms and
return them to Health Services. To see what you
need to do visit: www.salisbury.edu/health/services/
studenthealthwebportal.html
Register for the University Emergency Notification System
(this can be done through Gullnet):
www.salisbury.edu/emergency/notification.html
Complete Kognito Training:
www.salisbury.edu/Counseling/STAND4YOU/Kognito.html
Obtain Parking Permit if needed (available for purchase on
June 6): www.salisbury.edu/parking/permit.html
Order textbooks
Pay outstanding bills received by SU: www.salisbury.edu/cashiers
Check out the schedule for Orientation 102:
www.salisbury.edu/saol/nso
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ACADEMICS & YOU
How Do I Declare or Change My Major?
LIST OF MAJORS
Students interested in declaring and/or
changing their intended program of study
should submit an Academic Records Update
Request in GullNet. Once completed, you will
receive a confirmation email from the Registrar’s
Office after your intended program of study’s
academic department has reviewed the request.
If approved, a new advisor or faculty mentor will
be assigned as part of this process.
Students should make sure to be aware of
any changes in advisor or faculty mentor when
changing academic programs in order to contact
the appropriate person during Program
Planning. Students should review their Academic
Requirements (AR) Report after a change of
major/minor is approved in order to understand
new program requirements.
• Accounting
• Art B.A.
• Art B.F.A.
• Biology
• Biology Environmental Science
• Biology Secondary Education
• Business Economics
• Chemistry ACS Certified
• Chemistry Non ACS Certified
• Chemistry Biochemistry ACS Certified
• Chemistry Biochemistry Non ACS Certified
• Chemistry Pharmacy Accelerated
• Chemistry Pre Health Professional
• Chemistry Secondary Education
• Communication Arts
• Community Health
• Computer Science
• Conflict Analysis Dispute Resolution
• Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Education Elementary Education
• Earth Science
• Earth Science Secondary Education
• Economics
• Elementary Education
• English as a Second Language
• English Creative Writing
• English Film
• English Linguistics
• English Literature
• English Secondary Education
• English Writing Rhetoric
How Do I Add a Minor?
Students interested in declaring a minor should
submit an Academic Records Update Request in
GullNet.
What If I Am Still Exploring/
Not Ready to Declare a Major?
If you are still deciding which major to pursue,
you are in good company! Typically, about 13
percent of incoming first-year students and 3
percent of transfer students are still deciding
when they start at Salisbury University. Still
deciding means you are continuing to refine how
your many interests fit into a particular academic
area or career path, and we have the support
and guidance that can aid in that process.
You must declare a major by the time you
have earned 45 credits. Until then, you will be
assigned an academic advisor who will work with
you throughout the major-decision process. Your
advisor is knowledgeable of all academic options
on campus, regardless of discipline, so you have
the opportunity to learn and weigh your options
in a supportive, stress-free environment.
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• Math Actuarial Science
• Math Applied
• Math Computational Mathematical Sciences
• Math Computer Science
• Math Secondary Education
• Math Statistics
• Math Traditional
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Medical Laboratory Science Pre Health
• Music Education
• Music Instrumental Performance
• Music Technology
• Music Traditional
• Music Vocal Performance
• Nursing RN BS
• Nursing Second Degree
• Nursing Traditional
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Physics Engineering Physics
• Physics General
• Physics Microelectronics
• Physics Secondary Education
• Physical Education
• Political Science
• Political Science Applied Politics
• Psychology
• Respiratory Therapy
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Spanish Secondary Education
• Theatre
• Undecided
• ESOL K12 Certification
• Engineering
• Engineering Chemistry Dual Degree
• Engineering Physics Dual Degree
• Environmental Studies
• Exercise Science
• Exercise Science Allied Health
• Finance
• Finance Corporate Finance
• Finance Financial Planning
• Finance Investments
• French
• French Secondary Education
• Geography Atmospheric Science
• Geography General
• Geography GIS
• Geography Human
• Geography Land Use Planning
• Geography Physical
• History
• History Secondary Education
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Interdisciplinary Studies American Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies Anthropology
• Interdisciplinary Studies Ethnic Intercultural Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies Gender Sexuality Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies Individual Designed
• International Studies Global Cultural Studies
• International Studies International
Political Economy
• International Studies International Relations
• Management
• Management Human Resources
• Marketing
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LIST OF MINORS
• Film
• Finance
• French
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• German
• GIS
• Geography
• Gerontology
• Health
• History
• Information Systems
• International Studies
• Latin American Studies
• Marketing Management
• Math
• Middle School Science Education
• Music
• Outdoor Education Leadership
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Professional Sales
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Social Justice Studies
• Social Studies
• Sociology
• South Asian Studies
• Spanish
• Statistics
• Theatre
• Transfusion Services Blood Bank
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Accounting
• Actuarial Science
• African Area Studies
• American Studies
• Anthropology
• Art
• Art History
• Athletic Coaching
• Biology
• Business Administration 4 Plus 1
• Business Administration
• Business and Professional Writing
• Chemistry
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Clinical Hematology
• Clinical Microbiology
• Communication Arts
• Comparative Literature
• Computer Science
• Conflict Analysis Dispute Resolution
• Creative Arts
• Dance
• Earth Science
• East Asian Studies
• Economics
• English
• Enterprise Information Systems
• Environmental Studies
• ESOL
• Ethnic and Global Literatures
• Ethnic and Intercultural Studies
• European Studies
• Exercise Science
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Academic Advising
Who Will Advise Me?
An academic advisor and/or a faculty mentor in
your chosen field of study will be assigned to you.
You can find that person’s name and contact
information in your Student Center in GullNet.
You must communicate with your advisor/
mentor before being cleared to register for
courses for the following semester. Reach out to
him/her as soon as possible to introduce yourself.
You are required to meet in October and March
to discuss class choices moving forward, but they
are always available to discuss next steps.
Academic advising is one of the most important
services at Salisbury University. It is a process that
helps students to identify their career goals and assists
them in the development of an educational plan
designed to meet their goals.
Academic advising plays a key role in facilitating
student growth and development. The primary
purpose of advising is to assist students in the
development of meaningful educational plans
that are compatible with their career and life
goals. During Program Planning, academic
advisors and faculty mentors aid students in:
• selecting courses for the upcoming semester
• fulfilling General Education and major
requirements
• meeting admission requirements for
professional programs
• exploring career opportunities and planning
for career goals
• finding resources on campus to help them
succeed
Academic Advising Center
The Academic Advising Center (AAC) is
centrally located in Blackwell Hall (across from
the Guerrieri Academic Commons). It houses a
team of academic advisors as well as the Advising
Services Coordinators for each school. Incoming
freshmen are assigned an AAC advisor who
specializes in their major. However, any of the
advisors can help answer basic questions
regarding curricular choices, University and
school policies and procedures, major-specific
admissions requirements, campus support
services, and more. Students are encouraged to
make an appointment (410-546-4366), but they
can stop in during normal hours of operation:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Student Responsibilities
In the advisor/advisee relationship, it is
ultimately the responsibility of the student to
meet all University and departmental major
graduation requirements. Students are
expected to:
• Check their campus email regularly for
important University information and
communications.
• Be responsible for their own academic
progression and decisions.
• Complete a 4-year plan for graduation.
• Regularly review their Academic Requirements
(AR) Report in GullNet each semester and
keep track of their progress.
• Meet with their academic advisor or faculty
mentor each semester and register for selected
courses via GullNet.
• Be fully prepared when attending advising
meetings by bringing advising materials,
questions, course selections, etc.
• Look over SU policies and procedures and
direct any questions to their academic advisor.
• Seek help at the beginning of a problem, not at
the last minute.
Mark Chimel: Blackwell Hall 118B • [email protected]
Areas of Expertise: Satellite Students/Programs
Carrianne Cicero: Blackwell Hall 118A • [email protected]
Areas of Expertise: Art, Chemistry, Communication Arts,
Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution, Earth Science,
English, Environmental Studies, French, Geography, History,
International Studies, Medical Laboratory Science, Music,
Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Respiratory Therapy,
Sociology, Spanish, Theatre
Danny Druzgala: Blackwell Hall 120 • [email protected]
Areas of Expertise: Community Health, Computer Science,
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education,
Exercise Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics,
Social Work
Catherine Jackson: Blackwell Hall 109 • [email protected]
Areas of Expertise: Undecided Students, Interdisciplinary
Studies –Individually Designed Track
Steve Kopitzke: Blackwell Hall 108 • [email protected]
Areas of Expertise: Accounting, Business Economics,
Economics, Finance, Information Systems, International
Business, Management, Marketing
Michael Ucci: Blackwell Hall 104A • [email protected]
Areas of Expertise: Biology, Nursing
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• Adding a course after the Drop/Add (Open Enrollment)
period - For students, with valid cause, requesting
the addition of a course after the University
given deadline.
ADVISING IN THE FULTON SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
The Fulton School of Liberal Arts offers the following
undergraduate majors: art, communication arts, conflict
analysis and dispute resolution, English, environmental
studies, French, history, interdisciplinary studies,
international studies, music, philosophy, political science,
psychology, sociology, Spanish and theatre.
• Withdrawing from a course after the deadline to
withdraw - For students, with valid cause,
requesting a W grade recorded after the
University given deadline. The course
remains on record for the term, with a W
final grade (non-punitive for GPA).
The forms and instructions for each
petition are located online. Please note that a
petition request is not considered complete
until each step is successfully completed by the
initiating student.
Please explore our site for information and
helpful resources. We invite you to engage
actively in the advising process with your
academic advisor or faculty mentor listed in
your GullNet account. An active partnership is
critical to effective advising – and timely and
successful completion of your college degree.
Student Petitions and Instructions
The policy of the Fulton School is that, absent
very unusual circumstances, students must add
all courses, withdraw from a course, request a
change in grading (pass/fail, audit), adjust credits
for a course (when applicable for variable credit
courses) by the end of the drop/add period at
the beginning of a term. Please see the
University Calendar for important dates.
However, with valid cause, the following
exceptions can be made:
• Credit Overload - For those wishing to enroll in
more than 19 credits during fall/spring, more
than 7 during winter, or more than 8 during a
summer session.
ADVISING IN THE HENSON SCHOOL OF
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
The Henson School of Science and Technology includes
the faculties of applied health physiology, biological
sciences, chemistry, geography and geosciences,
mathematical and computer sciences, clinical laboratory
science/medical technology, nursing, physics and
respiratory therapy.
Advising Services Coordinators
The advising services coordinator (ASC) in each
school provides information to students who
have additional questions after meeting with
their faculty mentor or academic advisor.
Meeting with an ASC does not substitute for
meeting with your advisor/mentor. The ASCs
can help students with information on selecting/
changing majors, taking classes at another
institution and a variety of other issues.
STEM @ SU
Salisbury University offers extraordinary
opportunities for students interested in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM) education at all levels. One important
goal is to provide engaging and rigorous
STEM majors to students seeking careers in
aerospace, biotechnology, bioinformatics,
biomedicine, computational science, cybersecurity, environmental science, green
technologies, geosciences, mechanical
engineering, science and mathematics
teaching, technology entrepreneurship and
many other fields. Through its mission,
Salisbury University is committed to
Fulton School of Liberal Arts
John Anello: 113A Blackwell Hall • [email protected]
www.salisbury.edu/fulton/advising
Henson School of Science and Technology
John Lee: 112 Blackwell Hall • [email protected]
www.salisbury.edu/henson/advising
Perdue School of Business
Sarah Timko: 111 Blackwell Hall • [email protected]
www.salisbury.edu/perdue/studentservices/advising/default.html
Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies
TBA: 113B Blackwell Hall
www.salisbury.edu/seidel/advising.html
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Henson School of Science and Technology
Course Repeat Policy
1. Students may repeat courses offered by the
Henson School of Science and Technology
one time at SU without special permission.
These include courses with prefixes BIOL,
CHEM, COSC, ENGR, ENVH, GEOG,
GEOL, MATH, MDTC, NURS, SCIE,
PHYS, RESP for which the student earned
any grade (B, C, D, F, PS, I, W, WP, WF,
NGR or Audit). Students should take note
that grades of W, WF or WP earned by
withdrawing from a class after the schedule
adjustment period (typically the first week of
the semester for spring/fall and the first
three days for summer/winter) are
considered grades and are subject to this
policy. Exceptions are those courses that
may be repeated for credit (e.g., BIOL 490,
CHEM 499). Also, some majors may limit
students to a single repeat of specific courses
(see requirements for your major).
2. Students who wish to repeat a course a
second time (third enrollment) must seek
approval from the Henson School Dean’s
Office by completing a Motivation and
Strategies for Success Plan. Completion of
this process does not guarantee enrollment
for a third time as enrollment will depend
upon a compelling plan for success and
available seats in the course. Students will
not be allowed to enroll in a course for a
fourth time unless there are extremely
extenuating circumstances.
3. Please note that all grades appear on
student’s transcripts. For undergraduate
courses, the grade from the most recent
attempt at SU is used to calculate grade
point averages, even if that grade is lower
than the first time the student took the
course. Students transferring credits from
other institutions should be aware that these
courses may complete degree requirements,
but grades earned in these transferred
courses will not be used in SU GPA
calculations and do not replace any grade
earned in the equivalent course at SU.
graduating students who are recruited by the
best employers and graduate schools and who
will contribute to the economic and social
vitality of the state and the nation. Given that
graduates of STEM disciplines are critically
needed to keep the U.S. labor force innovative
and competitive, our goal is to foster accessible,
effective STEM majors and to prepare
outstanding educators for science and
math teaching.
Learn more at www.salisbury.edu/henson/
stem/default.html.
Health Professions Advisory Program (HPAP)
The Health Professions Advising Program
(HPAP) is a counseling, advising and resource
service sponsored by the Henson School. The
program is available to all SU students,
regardless of academic major.
Health care career opportunities are
plentiful. HPAP provides the infrastructure to
guide students to an appropriate health career
choice, to incorporate the required courses into
their academic curriculum, and to develop the
knowledge and experiences necessary to gain
admission to the health profession program
of their choice. Learn more at
www.salisbury.edu/henson/hpap/default.html.
Salisbury University offers the following undergraduate
degrees in the health sciences:
• Community Health • Medical Lab Science
• Exercise Science
• Respiratory Therapy
HPAP offers guidance for the following health
professions:
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Medicine
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational
• Physician Assistant
Therapy
• Veterinary Medicine
• Optometry
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• Students may repeat each business course
one time only. Repeating a course more than
once will make the student inadmissible to
the Professional Program.
• Students must have completed 56 total credit
hours of college courses to be admitted to
into the Professional Program.
• Turn in applications by December 1 for
winter or spring admission and May 1
for fall admission. All students who meet
the requirements are admitted to the
Professional Program.
ADVISING IN THE PERDUE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Perdue School of Business houses the following
majors: accounting, finance, business economics,
economics (B.A.), finance, information systems,
management, marketing and international business.
The first two years of a student’s studies are spent on
completing General Education and the PreProfessional Core requirements. In the last two years
of study, students focus on the Professional Core
courses and courses geared toward their major. All
students (except ECON – B.A.) are required to
complete an ABLE internship within the third or
fourth year of study.
New first-year (non-transfer) students are
advised by a professional advisor. Transfer students
and students who have completed the first year are
advised by major-specific faculty mentors.
Expectations of Students for Perdue Advising
• Accept responsibility for your academic
progression and decisions.
• Review your academic requirements report
each semester and track your progression.
• Meet with your academic advisor or faculty
mentor at least once a semester.
• Come prepared to all advising meetings with
questions and advising materials.
• Review SU and PSB policies and procedures
in your catalog and direct any questions to
your faculty advisor.
• Seek out help when needed; do not wait until
the last minute.
• Check your email account on a daily basis.
Admissions Requirements for the Perdue School
of Business Professional Program
• Students must have completed 24 credits
from the lower division/pre-professional core
courses, 12 of which must be:
— MATH 155
— MATH 160
— ECON 211 or 212
— ACCT 201 and
• 12 more must be completed from the
following:
— INFO 211
— CMAT 100 or 260
— ACCT 248
— ECON 212 or 211
— ACCT 202 and
— INFO 281
(Any remaining uncompleted courses from the
above courses are to be completed during the
first semester after being admitted.)
• Students must have a 2.5 Gate GPA or higher
in the lower division/pre-professional core
courses including any courses completed at
another institution.
• Students must earn a final grade of C or
higher in all lower division/pre-professional
core courses.
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ADVISING IN THE SEIDEL SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Below is a complete list of Seidel School majors,
tracks and minors. Students with a Secondary
Education Track must be advised by both their major
(content) advisor and their education (track) advisor.
Students with a minor must seek advising from their
minor department in addition to meeting their
academic advisor or faculty mentor.
Seidel School Majors
• Community Health
• Early Childhood Education (grades PreK-3)
• Elementary Education (grades 1-6)
• Elementary and Early Childhood Education:
• Double Major (grades PreK-6)
• Exercise Science
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• Physical Education (grades K-12)
• Social Work
• Secondary Education (track)
— In Maryland, Secondary Education
covers grades 7-12
— Students that want to teach grades 7-12
will add Secondary Education to their
major as a track.
— Majors eligible for the Secondary
Education Track are: biology, chemistry,
earth science, English, French, history,
mathematics, physics, Spanish.
— Majors in English for Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL) and music (vocal and
instrumental) cover grades K-12.
— Choose courses that will help fulfill
General Education requirements and
explore majors of interest
• Students should meet more often with
advisors if they want more assistance in
choosing a major. They can help:
— Determine how personal interests, values,
skills and goals lead to particular career
choices
— Connect majors with career paths
— Use Salisbury University resources to
explore career options and majors
Resources
• “Major” Decisions Workshops
— Offered once a semester
— Guide students through the process of
deciding on a major
— Review the campus resources for making
this decision
— Are held in a computer lab so students
have the opportunity to begin their search
during the workshop
— Led by professional Academic Advisors
and staff from Career Services and the
Center for Student Achievement
Seidel School Minors
• Athletic Coaching
• Creative Arts
• Exercise Science
• Health
• Middle School Science Education
• Outdoor Education Leadership
• Social Justice Studies
• Social Studies
• Explorers Living and Learning Community
— Students live in community with other
Undecided students
— Two academic courses are offered – one
in the fall and one in the spring semesters
— A two-credit IDIS course (Exploring Self,
Majors and Careers) is offered during the
fall semester to help students decide on a
major and career path
ADVISING FOR UNDECIDED STUDENTS
Academic advising is critical for students who have not
yet declared their major. Every incoming student who is
Undecided is assigned a professional Academic Advisor.
These advisors work closely with Undecided students to
discuss possible majors, plan courses and assist students
in exploring how their choice of major connects with
career opportunities. As an undecided student, you have
a network of support and encouragement to help you
decide on your major by the time you reach the
decision deadline of 45 credit hours.
• Majors/Minors Fair
— Held each spring semester
— Each SU school (Fulton, Seidel, Henson
and Perdue) host information tables
staffed by academic advisors, faculty and
students
— Find out about the requirements for every
major and/or minor and talk with faculty
and students about the major
— Learn about internship and study abroad
opportunities offered by academic
departments.
Academic Advising
• Once a semester, during Program Planning,
students will meet with an Academic Advisor
to plan courses for the following semester.
During this meeting the advisor will:
— Discuss possible majors
— Review General Education requirements
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General Education Requirements
Group IV— Natural Science, Math, Computer Science:
four courses
A. Select two courses with laboratories from at
least two of the following four areas:
• Biology
• Geology or
• Chemistry
Physical
• Physics
Geography
B. Select one course (need not include a lab)
from Group IVA or Computer Science or
Mathematics or HONR 212 (if in the
Honors Program)
C. Select one math course
The General Education program at Salisbury
University promotes intellectual development
and the search for truth, cultivates an
appreciation for learning, and provides
opportunities for students to construct a coherent
framework for lifelong learning in a diverse and
ever changing world.
Group I—Composition and Literature: two courses
A. Complete the following course with a grade
of C or better:
• ENGL 103 Composition and Research
(or HONR 111 Critical Thinking and
Writing if in the Honors Program)
B. Select one course in literature from either
the English or Modern Languages and
Intercultural Studies departments
Group V—Health Fitness: one course
FTWL 106 Lifetime Wellness and Fitness
Testing Out of Classes
Group II—History: two courses
A. Complete one of the following courses:
• HIST 101 World Civilizations I
• HIST 102 World Civilizations II
• HIST 103 First Year Seminar in
World History
B. Complete one of the following courses:
• A second course from Group IIA
• History course above HIST 103
There are a number of ways to test out of a
specific course: Advanced Placement (AP)
exams, International Baccalaureate Exams (IB),
College Level Examination Program exams
(CLEP), foreign language placement exams
(CAPE) and department challenge exams.
See how each option works at:
www.salisbury.edu/registrar/Resources/
creditexam.html
Group III—Humanities and Social Sciences: three courses
A. Select one course from the following areas:
• Art
• Music
• Communication
• Philosophy
• Dance or Theatre
• HONR 211
• Modern Languages
(if in the
Honors Program)
B. Select one course from the following areas:
• Anthropology
• Political Science
• Conflict Analysis
• Psychology
and Dispute
• Sociology
Resolution
• HONR 112
• Economics or
(if in the
Finance
Honors Program)
• Human Geography
C. Select one course from either Group IIIA
or Group IIIB (course may not be from the
same area selected for IIIA or IIIB).
Registration
Incoming freshmen are preregistered into their
first semester of classes. All other students and
for all future terms, students register for
themselves after being cleared to do so by their
advisor. In addition to working with your
academic advisor, there are three important tools
to help guide your course selection:
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS (AR) REPORT The AR
Report is a dynamic audit that outlines your
degree requirements and tracks your progress to
degree. The Academic Requirement Report can
be accessed by logging into GullNet and
selecting ‘Menu > Self Service > Student
Center.’ In the drop down menu of the
‘Academics’ area, select Academic Requirement
Report to view degree requirements.
ACADEMIC CHECKLIST For each SU major and minor,
a printable checklist of requirements can be
found at: www.salisbury.edu/
academics/checklists/ugrad.html
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Understanding Section Numbers of Courses
The section number is the three-digit number that comes after the department and course number. As an example, the
section number for BIOL 101-151 is “151.” Section numbers indicate special things about a course:
• 001-149: Course meets Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• 151-199: Course meets before 8 a.m. or after 5p.m.
• 301-399: Course meets off site at one of SU’s satellite campuses
• 401-499: Course is reserved for members of a Living Learning Community (LLC)
• 501-599: Course is supported by Supplemental Instruction
• 601-699: Course is offered as a hybrid where there is an online component plus in-class meetings
• 701-799: Course is offered online; there are no scheduled meetings in person
• 901-999: Course is offered abroad
CURRICULUM GUIDES For each SU major, a printable
curriculum guide provides a suggested four-year
academic plan. Guides can be found at:
www.salisbury.edu/academics/guides
THE HONORS ADVANTAGE
Registration Holds
on individualized research
• Opportunity to participate in one of four honors Living
Learning Communities
• Priority class registration
• Access to honors advising
• Financial support for conference travel to regional and
national conferences
• Small classes (no more than 20 students)
• Tailored courses on interesting and unique subjects
• Opportunities to work closely with faculty members
Eliminate frustration and ensure that you can
register for classes on time by logging into your
GullNet account and checking for any of the
following holds:
• Cashiers
• Judicial
• Health Services
• Parking
• Undecided (Placed when a student with
45 credits or more has not declared a major)
Freshman Admission
Honors College and Honors Courses
The Honors College seeks applications from
high school students with good grades, a love of
learning and an interest in small, discussionbased classes. Strong academic performance,
leadership and extracurricular interests are all
considered in Honors admission. To apply to the
Honors College, students must submit an
application via the Honors website:
www.salisbury.edu/honors
Students can also inquire about submitting a
late application directly to the Honors College.
These applications will be evaluated on a caseby-case basis. Contact us at 410-677-6556.
The Honors College offers enriched academic
opportunities for motivated students through
curricular offerings, extracurricular activities, and
applied learning experiences. The College fosters
close individual contact between students and
faculty and brings together engaged
undergraduate students with varied interests to
explore and enrich their overall academic
university experience. In addition, the Honors
College seeks to provide an intellectual
environment where students pursue inquiry,
explore curiosity, exhibit creativity and engage in
undergraduate research all while engaging larger
communities on the Eastern Shore and beyond.
Honors courses and activities are intended to
enhance other educational opportunities
available to Salisbury University students and
meet national expectations for Honors education.
Transfer and Current Student Admission
Transfer students coming to SU may apply for
admission to the Honors College with a
minimum grade point average of 3.5.
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Honors College Courses
the Center for Student Achievement, TRiO, the
Writing Center, the IT Help Desk and the Math
Emporium. There also is a two-story café and
coffee bar for your food and caffeine needs.
Freshman students in the Honors College can
enroll in one of the following courses for the fall
2016 semester.
HONR 111: Critical Thinking and Writing
HONR 211: What Should the Next President
Do?: The U.S. and Foreign Policy
HONR 211: Media Influence and the War
on Terror
HONR 212: Biology and Society:
The Science of Medicine
HONR 311: Through the Looking Glass:
Art and Power in Early Modern Asia
FTWL 106 (Honors Section): Fitness and Wellness
Here you can find:
HELP You can get help finding sources for your
class assignments, attend Supplemental
Instruction classes, improve your writing, sharpen
your math skills, work one-on-one with a tutor,
seek help for your IT problems or meet with a
librarian to discuss your research project.
STUDY SPACES You should be able to find some
place that suits you, including 15 reservable
group study rooms, an entire floor of quiet study
space (surrounded by book stacks), numerous
tables and booths designed for collaborative
work, computer labs, tutoring spaces, counters
overlooking the atrium, individual carrels, soft
seating and even rocking chairs. There also is a
large space that is open 24/7 during semesters.
How Can I Change My Schedule?
If you wish to change courses and/or times,
Open Enrollment occurs at specified times prior
to the start of the following term. Those times
are located on the Detailed Academic Calendar
at www.salisbury.edu/calendar. In addition,
Drop/Add allows you to make changes to your
schedule throughout the first week of classes.
It is always important to check your Academic
Requirements (AR) Report or check with your
academic advisor when making adjustments to
ensure that you need the new course(s). Always
remember to Swap (not Drop) when making
schedule adjustments, so you don’t lose the
original class before securing the new class.
TECHNOLOGY Most of your IT needs can be met
here, with 400 public computers, many of them
with space for two people to work together;
printing kiosks; collaboration tables with screens
where you can project what’s on your laptop or
tablet; a maker lab with 3D printers and
scanners, Raspberry Pis, Arduino kits and
handheld synthesizers; and laptops, iPads, FitBits
and other equipment to borrow.
COLLECTIONS Find whatever information you
need in our more than 200,000 books and
DVDs; academic journals and databases;
popular magazines and leisure reading;
government documents; a tremendous
collection of Delmarva-related books,
microfilm, original manuscripts, photographs,
research files and artifacts; University Archives,
including old yearbooks and newspapers; the
largest collection of film press kits in the
United States; and a diverse collection of
manuscript diaries, letters, ledgers and graphic
materials from around the world.
Can I Withdraw from a Class?
Students have until 5 p.m. on Friday, October
28, 2016, to withdraw from a fall 2016 class with
the grade of W. For future terms, the withdraw
date for each semester can be found on the
Detailed Academic Calendar at
www.salisbury.edu/calendar. Before withdrawing
from a class, always consider the impact on time
to degree, campus housing, financial aid,
scholarships, insurance, etc.
Guerrieri Academic Commons
The Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons is
a state-of-the-art facility that will be critical to
your academic success. Here you will find the
main SU Library, including the Nabb Center for
Delmarva History and Culture, and various
tutoring and academic support units, including
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Center for Student Achievement
In collaboration with the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs divisions, the Center for Student
Achievement (CSA) was established in 2008 offering academic support services such as academic
coaching, Supplemental Instruction, tutoring and study strategy workshops that are designed to
maximize every Salisbury University student’s potential for achievement. The mission of the CSA is
to enhance student learning, academic success and personal growth through engagement in the SU
academic community. The Center for Student Achievement provides holistic support to all
undergraduate students in their pursuit of personal and academic goals. The CSA is located in the
Guerrieri Academic Commons, Room 270.
TOP 10 Center for Student Achievement Tips
1. Why should I use the CSA?
scheduled study sessions where students can ASK questions,
discuss content and practice problems, LEARN strategies and
skills to study, and SUCCEED in class. Students who attend five
or more SI sessions tend to earn higher grades in those classes
than those who do not.
Over 30 percent of the campus population attends CSA
programs. Students who utilize CSA services, like Supplemental
Instruction, tutoring and academic coaching, often earn higher
grades than students who do not. Students who participate in
structured study report higher GPAs than students who only
attend study hall.
5. How do I know if my class is
supported by SI?
2. How do I access CSA services?
All SI supported classes are denoted by a 5XX section
number. If you were not able to get in an SI-supported
section, check our website in the first weeks of the
semester to see if you can attend an SI session for another
section of the same course. Although SI is class specific,
different sections of the same course will cover similar
content. The SI schedule is posted on our website:
www.salisbury.edu/achievement/SI/sihome.html
The Center for Student Achievement is located in the Guerrieri
Academic Commons, Room 270. All services are free to
SU students. Tutoring and SI schedules will be posted the
first week of classes. Check our website for updates:
www.salisbury.edu/achievement. One-on-one Academic
Coaching is available by appointment. Call the CSA at
410-677-4865 or visit the office to set up an appointment.
6. What should I expect out of
Academic Coaching?
3. What should I expect out of tutoring?
Tutors are undergraduates who have succeeded in the courses
they cover. Tutors meet one on one or in small groups to help
you grasp fundamental concepts, work through practice
problems and develop a further understanding of course
content. Bring your class syllabus, notes and texts to your
session to get the most out of tutoring.
Academic Coaching can help you discover how you learn,
provide you with structure and organizational skills, and give
you feedback on your progress and growth. Meetings can last
30 minutes to one hour. You can come to Academic Coaching
a single time or on a bi-weekly or monthly basis. Call the CSA
at 410-677-4865 or visit the office to set up an appointment.
4. What should I expect out of
Supplemental Instruction (SI)?
7. Can I drop a class? If so, when?
Yes, you can. The drop/add/swap period ends after the first
week of the semester. The last day to withdraw from a class
with a W is near the middle of the semester. Check the
SI leaders are undergraduates who have succeeded in the
courses they lead. They have been recommended by faculty
and continue to attend lectures with you! SI offers weekly
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Registrar’s Office website for exact dates:
www.salisbury.edu/registrar/. Remember, dropping below
full-time (12 credits) can affect financial aid, scholarships,
on-campus housing, insurance and athletic eligibility.
University Writing Center
At the University Writing Center, writers can
work on their papers collaboratively with trained
consultants at any stage of the writing process,
from brainstorming ideas to reviewing more
polished drafts. Writers of all levels can bring in
papers from any discipline, not just English
papers. The mission of the University Writing
Center is to help writers refine their ideas so they
can make meaningful revisions and become
more confident writers. We recommend that
writers make appointments two days in advance,
but we will also help writers on a walk-in basis if
we have openings available.
8. How will I communicate with my
professors?
Your SU email is the official form of communication at the
University. It is very important that you check and respond to
emails within 24 hours of receiving them. In addition to email,
your professors’ office hours are a great way to ask your
professor questions and get clarification on concepts covered in
lecture. Arriving five minutes before class can give you time to
ask your professor any questions you might have.
9. How do I get connected to academic
services on campus?
Guerrieri Academic Commons, Room 260
410-543-6332 • [email protected]
www.salisbury.edu/uwc
Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Thursday & Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday, 5-9 p.m.
You’re in luck! There are a lot of offices on campus that are
happy to help you.
• Professor’s office hours – Check your syllabus to find your
professors’ office hours and locations.
• Guerrieri Academic Commons – The SU Libraries support
each student – freshman through graduate, on-site and
distant – and every academic program.
www.salisbury.edu/library/about/default.html
• Center for Student Achievement – The CSA offers tutoring,
Supplemental Instruction, workshops and Academic
Coaching. Call 410-677-4865 or visit the office to set up
an appointment.
• University Writing Center – Located in Guerrieri Academic
Commons, Room 260, they offer one-on-one help with
writing, brainstorming and proof-reading for papers. Be sure
to make an appointment by calling 410-543-6332.
• Math Emporium – Located in Guerrieri Academic Commons,
Room 201, they offer tutoring for lower-level math courses.
Find the tutoring schedule on their website:
www.salisbury.edu/mathcosc/TutoringCenter.html
• Advising Services Coordinators – Connect early with your
advisor to ensure the best planning toward your degree.
You can find your assigned advisor on GullNet.
Sophomore Year Experience
Salisbury University’s Sophomore Year
Experience is a program designed to: 1)
maximize the quality of opportunities available
to students during their second year at the
University; 2) provide the support and assistance
needed for students to make a smooth transition
and be successful during their second year at the
University; and 3) acquaint sophomores with the
variety of opportunities that their college career
offers through academic programs and related
services that are available across campus and in
the community.
For more information, please visit www.salisbury.edu/sye.
Notification of Rights Under FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
is a federal law that protects the privacy of student
education records. This means certain information will
not be as readily available to your parents, spouses
and other third parties. Read more about this
protection and complete the online disclosure form
found in your GullNet account.
10. How do I become a tutor or SI leader?
Students who earn an A or B in a class, accompanied by
faculty recommendations, are eligible to apply for a tutoring or
SI leader position. Applications will be posted on our website.
Working in the CSA is a great way to stay connected to fellow
students and faculty and staff members.
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Bookstore
What We Stock
The Salisbury University Bookstore would like to
be the first to welcome you to Salisbury
University, A Maryland University of National
Distinction. The SU Bookstore is owned and
operated by the University for the benefit of the
SU community. The SU Bookstore represents
and supports the University by providing quality
goods and services to meet the merchandising
needs of a diverse educational community. As
part of the University, we are here to support its
academic mission and to enhance student life.
The SU Bookstore is the primary resource for
students, staff and faculty to purchase textbooks,
supplies and other related SU materials. As a
vital component of the University community,
we are committed to providing, excellent
customer service and creating a pleasant
shopping experience for our customers. The
SU Bookstore staff strives to provide quality
products at competitive prices in a friendly
environment. We look forward to serving you
during your time here at Salisbury University.
All the surplus revenue generated by the SU
Bookstore is used to support the general fund
and student-related services at the University.
The Salisbury University Bookstore carries
required new, used and rentable textbooks; school
and art supplies; computer software and
peripherals; SU memorabilia; SU-imprinted
clothing; Hallmark greeting cards; electronics; gift
cards; snacks; health and beauty items; and
residence life room accessories. Special order
services and computer repair services are available
at the SU Bookstore. If you have any suggestions
for products that we should carry or services that
we should provide, please let us know.
Textbooks!
Buying books is a big difference between high
school and college, and many students and
parents are surprised at the expense of college
level books. These texts contain large
quantities of specialized information making
success possible in most college courses.
Today’s textbooks are more than paper, ink
and graphics; they often come with media
supplements, online components and access
into secure tutorial sites. These are the tools
for success in higher education.
RECEIPTS Always save receipts for the whole
semester. They are necessary for all refunds,
returns or replacements. With receipt, all books
purchased in the SU Bookstore are guaranteed.
See our refund policy for specific information on
returning textbooks.
COST The SU Bookstore is complying with
all federal, state and University System of
Maryland Board of Regents’ requirements
to keep the prices of books as low as possible.
Given that, students have choices when
buying books.
NEW TEXTBOOKS Professors often require the
newest edition of a textbook to ensure the latest,
most up-to-date information. New textbooks
often contain additional components and access
codes which increase their value to the student
and to the classroom experience.
Where To Find Us
The Salisbury University Bookstore is located
in the lower level of the Commons building.
Please call (410-543-6085) or e-mail
([email protected]) if you don’t see what
you’re looking for in the store or on our website
(bookstore.salisbury.edu).
Store Hours
Fall & Spring Semester
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday-8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Winter & Summer
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
NOTE: Extended hours and Saturday hours will
be posted on our website.
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USED TEXTBOOKS Used textbooks can save you
25 percent or more. At the SU Bookstore, nearly
half of the books sold in a semester are used
books, but they are not always available in every
title. When taken care of, used books will bring
the same value in cash at the semester-end
buyback as books purchased new.
EBOOKS eBooks give students the option to
download an eBook directly to their computer
or tablet instead of purchasing a hardcopy
textbook. Typically, these downloads are good
anywhere from six months to one year,
depending on the title. Students may have the
ability to highlight, take notes, print, etc. with the
eBook format. The advantage to the student is
the upfront savings.
RENTALS Many titles will be available for rent. The
convenience of this approach is that the savings
on books comes upfront. However, with new and
used books, the return of cash from buyback (at
the end of the semester) usually brings the total
cash outlay for books lower than the rental price.
Rentals are available in store or via our website.
ALWAYS save receipts for books for a
semester! All books purchased in the SU
Bookstore are guaranteed, but a receipt must
be presented whenever a return is desired or
a problem is reported.
Spring Billing Statements will be generated on
December 9, 2016, and are due on
January 4, 2017.
For new students, bills will be generated
on January 13, 2017, and are due on
February 3, 2017.
Summer Billing Statements will be generated on
May 4, 2017, and are due on June 2, 2017.
Payment plans are available for fall and spring
only. We offer four-month and three-month
payment plans. You must enroll and pay the
$50.00 enrollment fee each semester.
Payment plan enrollment dates
spring 2017 semester
• December 9, 2016 – February 4, 2017.
Holloway Hall, Room 219
410-543-6060 • [email protected]
www.salisbury.edu/cashiers • Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Please Note the Following Dates
2016
Fri., December 9..........December /Spring Billing Statements
Generated – Due 1/4/2017
Spring 4-month payment plan opens
Sat., December 31.......Spring 4-month payment plan closes
Cashiers Office
2017
The Cashiers Office is here to provide you with
an explanation of charges, to answer questions
you may have in setting up a payment plan,
provide guidance on forms of payment
accepted, issuance of monthly billing statements
and to issue a refund that may be due to you.
To view your billing statements, pay
outstanding charges online, select a refund
disbursement method or to set up a payment
plan log in to GullNet > Main Menu >
Bill/Payments/PayPlans/Refund. Please turn off
all pop up blockers.
All billing statements are available via the
students GullNet. We DO NOT mail paper bills.
Winter Billing Statements will be generated
on November 4, 2016, and are due on
December 1, 2016.
Sun., January 1 ...........Spring 3-month payment plan opens
Wed., January 4 ..........December/Spring Bills Due
Fri., January 13 ...........January Billing Statements Generated
Fri., February 3............January Bills Due
Sat., February 4...........Spring 3-month payment plan closes
Wed., February 8.........February Billing Statements Generated
Wed., March 1 ............February Bills Due
Fri., March 3 ...............March Billing Statements Generated
Sat., April 1.................March Bills Due
Tues., April 4 ...............April Billing Statements Generated
Monday, May 1...........April Bills Due
Thurs., May 4..............May/Summer Billing Statements
Generated – Due 6/2/2017
Fri., June 2..................May/Summer Bills Due
Mon., June 5...............June Billing Statements Generated
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professors use to share files not shared through
MyClasses.
Students also have access to Microsoft
OneDrive for Business as part of the Microsoft
Office 365 student email account. All students
using Microsoft OneDrive for Business have 1
terabyte (TB) of space to store files, which can
be accessed 24-7. For more information on
OneDrive, see Getting Started With OneDrive.
Because network drives are not accessible
in the student residence halls, students can use
their OneDrive for Business or USB thumb
drives to transfer files from their personal
computer to the lab or library computers.
To print in the labs, students will print to a
GoPrint printer located within the lab. Once
printed, students will log into a GoPrint
Release Station with their SU username and
password to release the print jobs to the
printer. Students have 300 black and white
prints per week they can use for academic
work. Color printing is available in some IT
computer labs for a fee.
Students also have access to print from any
internet connected device to several mobile
printing locations located on campus
Discounted software is also available for
students to purchase and download to their
personal computer.
You will use your Salisbury University
username and password to log into
Information Technology lab and library
computers to access University technology
resources like software, printing and network
storage. Your SU username and password is
also used to log into a variety of campus
technology services, like email, MyClasses,
GullNet and Gull Card.
To keep your SU account secure, your SU
password expires every 180 days for student
accounts. If you forget your password or need
to change your password, you can do so
through our self-service Password Assistance
page. Once you change your password, you
can’t change it again for another 48 hours.
Information Technology maintains 21
computer labs on campus. Of those, 10
Windows and two Macintosh labs are
scheduled or staffed by the IT Help Desk.
There are many software packages available
for you to use at these locations.
Once you’ve logged into a campus
computer lab or library computer, you can
access network drives through the Computer
icon on the desktop. Students have 1 GB of
network storage on their P: drive, which is
accessible from any lab or library computer. In
addition to storing files, students can use their
P: drive to create a personal web site. Students
also have access to the K: drive, which some
For details on these and other IT-related issues, visit:
www.salisbury.edu/helpdesk/student.html
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Dining Needs and Services
MEAL PLAN OPTIONS
Students living on campus must select either meal plan A or B. Students living in Chesapeake Hall,
Sea Gull Square and off campus may choose any of the Meal Plans (A-F). Use your meals at your
convenience.
A: Everything Plan $2,400/semester
• Unlimited access to the Commons seven
days a week
• $250 in Dining Dollars
• Six guest passes
• Best value for incoming freshmen living
on campus.
D: 5 Plus Meal Plan $1,025/semester
• 5 visits each week to the Commons
(Fri.-Thurs.)
• $250 in Dining Dollars
• Two guest passes
E. 50 Plus Meal Plan $600/semester
• 50 meals to use in the Commons each
semester
• $75 in Dining Dollars
• Two guest passes
B: 15 Plus Meal Plan $2,130/semester
• 15 visits each week to the Commons
(Fri.-Thurs.)
• $275 in Dining Dollars
• Four guest passes
C: 10 Plus Meal Plan $1,585/semester
• 10 visits each week to the Commons
(Fri.-Thurs.)
• $200 in Dining Dollars
• Two guest passes
F. 30 Plus Meal Plan $500/semester
• 30 meals to use in the Commons
each semester
• $150 in Dining Dollars
• Two guest passes
Salisbury University Dining Checklist
The best advice for new students …complete this checklist!
Sign up for a meal plan
• Students living on campus should sign up for a meal plan during
the housing application process.
• Students living off campus can sign up for a meal plan at any time.
Understand your meal plan
Two parts of a meal plan: Meals and Dining Dollars
• Meals: All-you-care-to-eat meals can be eaten at the Commons.
Meals-per-week plans can be used at your convenience throughout
the week.
• Dining Dollars: 1 Dining Dollar = $1. Dining Dollars can be used
at any SU Dining location. Dining Dollars carry over from fall to
spring semester, if a meal plan is purchased both semesters.
Know the difference between Dining Dollars and Gull Card money
• Dining Dollars can be used at all SU on-campus dining locations.
Your Gull Card account funds can be used at on-campus locations
and select off-campus retailers.
• Dining Dollars carry over from fall to spring semester provided you
enroll in a meal plan during the spring semester. A Gull Card dollar
balance carries over as long as you are a student.
• You can add Dining Dollars to your meal plan at any time. UDS
frequently offers enhanced promotions each semester.
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DINING LOCATIONS
COMMONS DINING HALL Enjoy all-you-can-eat
dining featuring 10 different food kiosks and the
Bistro serving a buffet-style meal.
COOL BEANS CYBER CAFÉ (located in the Guerrieri
University Center ) serves Starbucks® coffee,
baked goods, fruit smoothies and other light fare.
Hop on a computer to surf the Internet or enjoy
acoustic entertainment on selected weeknights.
GUERRIERI ACADEMIC COMMONS Hungry Minds
Café and Rise Up Coffee® have touch screen,
made-to-order, hot and cold food options as
well as baked goods, fruit smoothies and
specialty coffee drinks.
SATELLITE DINING LOCATIONS (located in academic
buildings on campus) You’ll find breakfast
biscuits, salads, subs, soup, soft
pretzels, Seattle’s Best® coffee, soda and more.
The Financial Aid Office Is Here to Help
The staff of the Financial Aid Office is here to
assist you in obtaining financial resources to help
offset the cost of your education. Please take
advantage of all we have to offer. Our office is
located in Holloway Hall Room 213. Our office
hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. No
appointment is needed. You may seek assistance
in the office on a walk-in basis or you may call us
at 410-543-6165. You can also check our website
at www.salisbury.edu/admissions/finaid for
information regarding the financial aid process,
including access to the Life Skills® financial
literacy modules. We want to help you achieve
your educational goals and develop a healthy
financial outlook.
We can provide you with assistance in the
following areas, just to name a few:
• Types of financial aid
• Work Study
• Using financial aid to study abroad
• State of Maryland financial aid
• Private educational loans
• FAFSA verification
• Repeat grade/Audit Policy
• Withdraw Policy
• FAFSA assistance
OTHER RESOURCES
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Student employment
positions are available at all dining locations.
We offer:
• Competitive pay
• Flexible hours
• Convenient on-campus locations
• Meet other students, make new friends
• Opportunities for advancement
HEALTHY CHOICES Resources are available to
accommodate dietary needs. We also have an
abundance of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free
options.
FAFSA Changes to Prior-Prior Year (PPY)
Beginning with the 2017-18 FAFSA, students
and parents will be able to provide federal tax
information from two years prior (PPY) instead
of the usual one year prior. When you complete
the 2017-18 FAFSA you will provide tax
information from 2015 and NOT 2016. By
using earlier income data, more families will
have their completed tax information available
by the time they are ready to apply for financial
aid. This will make it easier to fill in application
forms and increase the likelihood that families
will be able to import their income directly from
the IRS using the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT).
Another big change to FAFSA is that the 201718 FAFSA will be available to complete starting
on October 1, 2016. You will no longer need to
wait until January 1 to start the new FAFSA.
Apply online at: fafsa.gov
FESTIVAL OF FOODS EVENTS These special events
each week throughout the Commons feature
distinctive foods and entertainment. These meals
are included in the meal plan.
BOX MEALS Package meals are available when a
student cannot make it to the Commons due to
illness or school-related event (sports games,
student teaching, internships). The forms to
order can be found at www.salisbury.edu/dining
This service is for meal plan holders only.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Need To Park?
SAP requirements are a federally mandated
component of maintaining your eligibility for
financial aid. You must make satisfactory
progress toward earning your degree to
continue receiving financial aid. That progress is
measured at the end of each semester by the
number of credits you earn in relation to the
number of credits you attempt. This is referred
to as your completion rate. Your academic
progress is also measured by your cumulative
GPA and the total timeframe it takes you to
complete your academic program. If your
academic progress does not meet the minimum
federal requirements, your financial aid
eligibility will be terminated. If that occurs, you
will be notified and an opportunity to appeal
will be provided. Contact our office if you have
questions pertaining to SAP or visit:
www.salisbury.edu/admissions/finaid/process/a
cademic-progress.html
The Parking Services Office provides you with
assistance with parking permits, visitor permits
and parking tickets.
All students must purchase a parking permit if
they are bringing a car to campus. Permits are valid
for the academic year, September 1-August 31.
To purchase a parking permit log into
GullNet > Main Menu> Self Service > Campus
Finances > Register for a Parking Permit.
Available permits will be listed in the drop-down
box. All students must enter their local address
(where they live while attending Salisbury
University) and their vehicle information. To pick
up the parking permit, students must bring the
vehicle registration card and picture identification.
If you need a new permit for any reason,
the old permit must be returned (even in pieces).
Holloway Hall, Room 219.
Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m..
www.salisbury.edu/parking.
Please feel free to contact us at 410-543-6338
or [email protected].
Your Education Is Not Complete Without Life Skills ®
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• Determining expected income and understanding your paycheck
• Preparing for life after college
• Personal finance and academic success
This program offers you flexible, effective learning to fit your
needs. Most online modules take less than 20 minutes to complete
and can be done anywhere you have internet access. The online
course format will help you connect content that addresses your
everyday experiences. With Life Skills® you will have the practical
skills to successfully navigate your finances throughout your
professional life. Visit the Financial Aid Office website at
www.salisbury.edu/admissions/finaid and look for the
blue Life Skills® icon to get started today!
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The Financial Aid Office is committed to helping SU students develop basic life management skills so you will graduate
on time with a minimum amount of debt. We have partnered with USA Funds® Life Skills® to help you achieve your
goals. Life Skills® is a web-based financial literacy and student success program that will teach you to manage your
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SEA GULLS Living Off Campus
Commuter Connections
Off-Campus Housing Services
Do you live in a residence hall or University
Park? If not, we invite you to learn more
about Commuter Connections! Commuter
Connections is a program designed to assist SU’s
commuting students by providing opportunities
to connect them to the University, faculty, staff
and other students. We provide workshops,
mentoring and a forum for commuters to voice
their concerns. Commuter Breakfasts are held
every Wednesday from 8-10:30 a.m. during the
fall and spring semesters. Commuter Luncheons
are scheduled each semester to provide valuable
information and resources to Commuters.
Check out the posters or the website to confirm
the dates and locations. Our website is a resource
center for all of the information that off-campus
students need to ease their transition into life at
the University.
Finding off-campus housing requires a great deal
of planning and effort. Off-Campus Housing
Services is committed to providing students with
easy to find resources to make the process
simpler. Off-Campus Housing Services and the
Student Government Association coordinate
Off-Campus Housing Fairs in the Wicomico
Room (GUC) during the fall and spring
semesters. Check the posters or the website for
scheduled dates and times. Off-Campus Housing
Services is located in the Guerrieri University
Center, Room 222.
The following information is available online:
• Off-Campus Resource Guide
• Seven Helpful Steps … Brochure Series
• Local area landlords
• Sample Roommate Agreement
• Move-In/Move-Out Checklist
• Local utilities
• Rights and responsibilities
• Transportation resources
• Much, much more!
Guerrieri University Center
Room 222
Please stop by or visit us online for more information:
www.salisbury.edu/commuters
GullRide
Please stop by or visit us online for more information:
www.salisbury.edu/commuters/offcampushousing
When Is The
SU Shuttle Bus Real-Time Passenger Information System
No more waiting in the cold or dark – SU partners with NEXTBus
to provide the exact locations and arrival time of the University shuttle buses.
n View arrival information from your phone
n Receive alerts via your computer or handheld device that notify you
before the shuttle arrives at your stop
n Access real-time maps that show actual vehicle locations
Shuttle users may access the system four ways:
www.GullRide.com
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ITEMS PROHIBITED IN THE HALLS Animals (with the
exception of fish), candles, wired or wireless
routers, TV/radio antennas, water beds,
fireworks, explosives, firearms and weapons,
knives or anything which resembles a weapon,
stand-alone microwaves, toaster ovens, weights
and barbells, hover boards, live Christmas trees,
halogen and lava lamps, cinder blocks, etc.
Check out the Residence Hall Information Book at
www.salisbury.edu/housing for more
information.
SEA GULLS Living On Campus
Housing and Residence Life
Getting Ready to Move to Campus
PACKING TIPS
• Pack your things in plastic totes or closed boxes,
and take empty totes/boxes home!
• Label your box or bin with your name and
room number.
• Do not over pack; less is more, and you can
always bring more during holiday breaks.
September and October are generally
warmer months on the Eastern Shore. You
will not need cold weather items until late
October or early November. It’s a great idea
to bring a small fan.
• A detailed packing list may be found:
www.salisbury.edu/housing.
CHECK-IN PROCESS Detailed move-in instructions
will be sent to you in August along with your
move-in day parking permit. Please arrive at
your designated time and follow the directions.
Once you arrive to the unloading area, you will
have 15 minutes to unload your belongings.
Someone must stay with the vehicle while
checking in and once your car is empty, please
move vehicle as directed. There will be student
volunteers to help with your move; however, if
you have a hand truck, or a hand truck that
converts to a cart, that will help with your move.
ROOMMATES Reach out and get to know your new
roommate. It is helpful to decide who is bringing
what items so that you do not bring duplicates.
In addition, please keep an open mind, as your
roommate may not be the person their social
media presence portrays.
ITEMS TO HAVE READY FOR A SMOOTH CHECK-IN:
• Your GullCard - you will not be able to check
in without it!
• Completed meningitis form.
• Emergency contact card
TIPS FOR ADJUSTING TO HAVING A ROOMMATE
• Treat your roommate how you would like to
be treated.
• Go in with an open mind.
• Keep an open line of communication.
• Take the roommate contract seriously, as many
things that are common causes for conflict are
addressed (guests, cleanliness, noise, etc.).
• Be open about your expectations of each other.
• If you do have an issue, talk to your roommate
as soon as possible. Small things can become
larger issues if left unaddressed.
• Reach out to your RA or Building Director for
help to mediate the situation if needed.
Mobile Version
Try the SU Daily Planner
Load it today and have important information
at your fingertips designed just for you!
Runs quickly and easily on your smart
phone, laptop, desktop or tablet devices.
Features Include:
• Individual class schedules
• Work and personal scheduler
• Campus contacts integrated with
Google Maps and direct dial
• Advisor contact information
• Athletics schedules
• Links to student organizations
and calendars
• SU News and other SU mobile
resources
• And much more!
ADJUSTING TO COLLEGE LIFE
• Get involved as soon as possible! Consider
joining a student organization or an
intramural team.
• Stay at SU as much as possible, as this will help
in your transition. It may be tempting to go
home in the first few weeks, but we encourage
https://webapps.salisbury.edu/adp/
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Room Sign-Up and Other Important Dates
(excludes Sea Gull Square)
you to stay in Salisbury on the weekends and
get to know others, as well as your new home.
• Determine where you best study and find a
way to stay organized. Use a planner!
• Get out of your comfort zone and challenge
yourself.
• Learn what resources the university offers and
use them.
• Stay active and eat healthy. Take advantage of
Maggs Gym and University Fitness Center.
• Get to know your faculty members – visit them
during their office hours.
WINTER BREAK Halls close on Friday,
December 16, 2016, at 7 p.m. and reopen
on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at 8 a.m.
Select floors in Severn Hall will move out
to accommodate winter term students.
RA APPLICATIONS Due January 9, 2017, and will be
accessible at: www.salisbury.edu/housing
ROOM SIGN-UP FOR 2017-2018 Housing contracts
will be completed November 28, 2016, through
December 16, 2016. All current freshmen are
required to live on campus through their
sophomore year.
Student Leadership Positions within Housing
and Residence Life
• Residence Hall Association (RHA) - This is the
governing body of the residence halls. RHA
puts on events and also represents the students
living on campus.
• Resident Assistant (RA) – These students host
events and are a great resource to help with
your transition to college. They can help with
roommate issues, let you know about different
resources on campus and are a wealth of
information. Please do not hesitate to reach out
to them for support!
SPRING BREAK Halls close on Friday,
March 17, 2017, at 7 p.m. and reopen
on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at noon.
END OF SPRING SEMESTER Halls close on
May 24, 2017, at 7 p.m.
OFF-CAMPUS LOCATIONS ACCEPTING THE GULL CARD
• Applebee’s .....................2703 N. Salisbury Blvd., 410-546-0997
• Ledo’s Pizza...................736 S. Salisbury Blvd., 443-736-8605
• Bagel Bakery.................1006 S. Salisbury Blvd., 410-543-8249
• Manna Korean Cuisine ...1147 S. Salisbury Blvd., 410-742-4829
• Checkers........................754 S. Salisbury Blvd. ,443-944-8114
• Reggae Soul Cafe...........800 S. Salisbury Blvd., 410-546-3985
• CVS/Pharmacy...............1016 S. Salisbury Blvd., 410-572-5891
• Red Door Sub Shop ........800 S. Salisbury Blvd., 410-742-8294
• The Deli .........................1147 S. Salisbury Blvd., 443-736-8313
• Sage Diner.....................917 S. Salisbury Blvd., 410-860-9158
• Denny’s Fruitland ..........100 East Cedar Ln., 443-736-8825
• Subway .........................1012 S. Salisbury Blvd., 410-749-7000
• Denny’s Salisbury ..........405 Punkin Ct., 410-572-5866
• Taco Bell ........................932 S. Salisbury Blvd., 410-742-4299
• Domino’s .......................261-A Canal Park Dr., 410-742-6900
• Dragon Chinese..............1010 S. Salisbury Blvd., 410-860-9008
• University Taxi ..............30608 Pine Knoll Dr., Princess Anne, MD
410-651-2929
• Dunkin Donuts ..............908 S. Salisbury Blvd., 410-749-5999
• Viet Taste .......................215 North Blvd., 410-860-1106
• Five Guys.......................1311 S. Salisbury Blvd., 410-742-0202
• Wendy’s.........................1101 Salisbury Blvd., 410-543-8666
• Five Guys.......................2408-A N. Salisbury Blvd., 410-546-7707
• Hardee’s........................1301 S. Salisbury Blvd., 410-543-3188
• Hunan Palace.................418 N. Fruitland Blvd., 410-546-5990
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What Is a Gull Card?
enables you to make purchases at on-campus
and participating off-campus merchants that
accept the Gull Card as a form of payment.
If you have lost your Gull Card, please stop
by our office located downstairs in the Commons
(across from the Bookstore) to purchase your
replacement card. Remember, your initial Gull
Card is free and after that it is $25 to replace
your Gull Card.
The Gull Card is a multi-functional card that
serves as your free, official Salisbury University
ID. All faculty, staff and students should carry
their Gull Card with them at all times while on
campus. Your Gull Card is necessary for
accessing services in residence halls, University
Dining locations, Guerrieri Academic
Commons, Maggs Physical Activities Center,
computer labs, the University Fitness Center and
other services throughout campus.
Your Gull Card may also be used as a debit
card; a prepaid declining balance account that
If you have any questions, please contact the Gull Card Office at
[email protected] or 410-543-6053. Learn more at:
www.salisbury.edu/gullcard
HEALTH & SAFETY FIRST
Campus Recreation
array of sport activities from flag football and
softball to sand volleyball and racquetball. All
current full-time SU students, faculty and staff
are eligible to enjoy all intramural privileges.
The Campus Recreation Office provides
members of the University community
opportunities to participate in a variety of
recreational activities. These activities
encompass team and individual sports, as well as
informal programs. In addition to the obvious
benefits of physical fitness, participants also
improve skills, establish friendships and develop
lifelong leisure time habits.
SPORT CLUBS
A sport club is a student organization,
registered with the Campus Recreation Office,
that has been formed by individuals motivated
by a common interest and desire to participate
in a favorite sport activity. Membership in all
clubs is open to all SU students, faculty and
staff regardless of skill level. Clubs also offer
opportunities for those who want to learn a
new sport.
CAMPUS RECREATION FACILITIES
Current, full-time students, have access to Maggs
Center, the pool, intramural fields, Indoor
Tennis Center and University Fitness Club
(UFC). The UFC is an exciting place to work
out, play racquetball, attend a group fitness class
or simply hang out. Each facility has its own
schedule and can be used and reserved by
contacting the Campus Recreation Office or the
individual facility.
Current sport clubs include:
• Cheerleading
• Men’s Rugby/
• Equestrian
Women’s Rugby
• Fencing
• Sailing
• Field Hockey
• Women’s Soccer
• Golf
• Men’s Ultimate/
• Gymnastics
Women’s Ultimate
• Ice Hockey
• Men’s Volleyball
• Men’s Lacrosse/
• Weight Lifting
Women’s Lacrosse
For more information, visit:
www.salisbury.edu/campusrec
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
SU’s Intramural Program provides an
opportunity for every student to participate in
organized recreational competition. Structured
leagues and tournaments are offered in a diverse
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Counseling Center
Programs
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG EDUCATION. The CC
provides education to students who have a firsttime alcohol or other drug violation, who need
basic information and assistance regarding their
use and reducing risky behaviors, and/or who
have more concerning and potentially harmful
patterns of alcohol or other drug use and
behaviors. Most often referrals to these classes
occur through the Student Conduct process.
There are fees associated with these classes.
Anxiety … depression … stress …relationship problems
… low self-esteem … loneliness … family issues …
these are all common things that students may
experience and that can also seriously impact
academic success in a negative way. These are also
the primary things for which students seek help at
the Counseling Center (CC). The good news is
that counseling is effective in dealing with these
problems and improving academic performance.
CAMPUS AGAINST VIOLENCE. Originally created
through a grant awarded by the Office of
Violence Against Women in 2008, the CC
continues this program to work towards the
prevention of sexual violence including
relationship violence, stalking and sexual assault.
Counseling is available through the CC for
survivors of sexual violence. Also various
activities such as Take Back the Night,
relationship violence awareness month events,
bystander intervention programs and
presentations on establishing healthy
relationships are ways that the CC leads or
collaborates with student groups and other
offices on campus in efforts to end sexual
violence.
Therapy Services
An assessment with a mental health provider is
the first step in identifying problems and
establishing a treatment plan. Individual or
group counseling are typical recommendations
and sessions are by appointment. Crisis
intervention is available during business hours
and through University Police, 410-543-6222,
and Life Crisis Center, 410-749-HELP or
410-641-HELP after hours. There are no
additional fees for counseling services.
Confidentiality
All treatment at the CC is confidential. That
means that no one including parents, faculty,
other students or anyone else can have access
to mental health records or information
communicated to CC staff without the written
permission of the student. Exceptions to this
include when there is risk of imminent danger
to self or others, if there is a suspicion of
child/elder abuse or neglect, or if records
were subpoenaed by the court.
LGBTQ VIRTUAL CENTER. This provides information
related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and
questioning (LGBTQ) issues. The purpose is to
provide education to the campus community
with the aim of creating a community that
supports and affirms LGBTQ individuals.
Various awareness events and trainings are also
provided periodically by the CC.
Outreach and Consultation
STAND4YOU
Various educational and outreach events are
conducted by the CC to prevent suicide,
promote mental health, prevent sexual violence,
reduce stress, increase awareness of and
appreciation of diversity, and train the campus
community in how to detect mental health
problems in others early and how to effectively
refer them to services like the CC. Consultation
to parents, faculty, staff and students on how to
recognize problems and intervene is also
provided by phone or in-person.
This program was established through a grant
awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration in 2012. The
goals of the program are to increase early
detection of students with mental health
problems and increase help-seeking in students,
especially those in high-risk groups. Kognito atRisk is an online training to help meet these
goals. It is offered to all students, faculty and
staff, who are asked to complete it. Information
about how to login to the program and other
information about suicide prevention and
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Stand Up. Speak Out.
Empower Others.
Break the Silence.
mental health promotion can be found at
www.salisbury.edu/counseling/
STAND4YOU. Other awareness events and
trainings are offered throughout the year to
address mental health concerns.
Guerrieri University Center, Room 263
Phone: 410-543-6070
TTY: 410-543-6083
www.salisbury.edu/counseling
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Things You Can Do to Stand
Against Sexual Violence
1. If you hear someone blaming a rape victim,
shift the focus back on the actions of the
perpetrator where it belongs. Our attitudes
about sexual assault and our responses to
victims matter. It’s up to each of us to
eradicate sexual violence.
2. If someone tells you they have been sexually
assaulted, don’t question them, BELIEVE
them. It’s one of the most helpful and
supportive things that you can do.
3. If you hear someone making jokes about
sexual assault or talking about “getting a girl
drunk to hook up with her,” call them out and
tell them it’s unacceptable. Being an active
bystander can change the culture and
prevent sexual violence.
Relationship Violence Red Flags
• Excessive jealousy
• Attempting to control you and determine who
you hang out with or talk to
• Threatening to hurt you or themselves if you
don’t do what s/he wants
• Blaming you for his or her behavior—
everything always seems to be your fault
• Texting or calling you excessively
• Making you feel afraid
• Isolating you from your friends or family—
demanding all of your time
Three Things to Remember if You
Have Been Sexually Assaulted
1. It is not your fault. The perpetrator made the
decision to hurt you. The assault is NOT your
fault. Remind yourself of this frequently.
2. You will get through this. You will recover
from this experience.
3. Support is available. Reach out for support
from friends, family and the campus
community.
If you decide to move forward with formal
charges through the University or the court
system, a counselor can support you through
the process and provide a space to talk through
your feelings. You are not alone! Individual and
group counseling services are available; contact
the Counseling Center at 410-543-6070 to
schedule an appointment.
Office of Student Disability
Support Services
The Office of Student Disability Support
Services (OSDSS) provides guidance, access to
resources, and accommodations for students
with disabilities. Such disabilities could include:
attention deficit disorders, medical
disabilities/chronic illnesses, psychiatric
disabilities, learning disabilities, mobility
impairments, being blind or having low vision,
and being deaf or hard of hearing.
Steps for Seeking Services from the OSDSS
Students seeking eligibility for services and
accommodations need to complete a two-step
process. Depending upon the specific
accommodations students are requesting, it
may take several weeks or more to arrange for
these accommodations. It is recommended that
students request accommodations a minimum
of five weeks prior to the onset of their first
semester. However, students may submit
documentation and request services and
accommodations at any time during their
enrollment at the University.
STEP 1: Students should submit documentation of
their disability/disabilities to the OSDSS. For
specific information regarding documentation,
students should visit the OSDSS website at
www.salisbury.edu/students/dss.
STEP 2: Students should contact the OSDSS to
schedule an intake appointment. At this meeting,
the student and staff member discuss the
student’s accommodation plan, strategies for an
academic success, and what other campus
resources and services may be helpful.
More information about the OSDSS,
including the University’s informal and formal
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Health Insurance
grievance procedures for accommodation
decisions and discrimination complaints, is
available at the OSDSS website at:
www.salisbury.edu/students/dss.
You do not need health insurance to access care
in SHS. If off campus referrals to specialists are
made, or if you need blood work, x-rays or other
diagnostic testing, insurance would be utilized at
that time. Students are strongly encouraged to
carry health insurance. Information regarding
available short-term coverage for college students
is available upon request in SHS and on our
website.
Guerrieri University Center, Room 263
Phone: 410-543-6070
TTY: 410-543-6083
www.salisbury.edu/students/dss
Student Health Services
Prescriptions and Medications
Promoting Your Health and Well-being!
Prescriptions issued by SHS can be filled at any
local pharmacy at the student’s expense.
Students may contact their insurance companies
to see if and where prescriptive privileges exist.
Students and parents are encouraged to speak
with their insurance companies prior to illness so
they know where to go should the need arise.
Some prescribed medications are available to be
filled and purchased via the Student Health
Center Dispensary for an additional cost similar
or less than a retail pharmacy. SHS has
information about discount programs for
students who may not have prescription plans, as
well as for pharmacies that deliver.
Location and Contact Information
Student Health Services (SHS) is a primary care
facility located in Holloway Hall Room 180. The
phone number is 410-543-6262.
Visit us on the web: www.salisbury.edu/health
Hours
All services are by appointment. You can make
an appointment by logging into the secure
student health web portal at:
myhealth.salisbury.edu
or by calling 410-543-6262
Hours: Daily, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Self-Care Center
SHS offers a free Self-Care Center for students
needing over the counter medications like
Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Band-Aids, condoms and
other items. No appointment is needed to access
the Self-Care Center.
Eligibility for Services
We offer confidential treatment of illness and
injuries for SU students who are:
• full time
• undergraduate
• part time
• graduate
Confidentiality
Health History and Immunization Requirements
All information received in SHS regarding a
student’s health is confidential. Access to medical
information is protected by federal law and can
only be released with the written permission of
the student. Faculty, staff and administrators do
not have access to information. If a student is
over the age of 18, the University cannot release
information to parents. Minors are also protected
by law if they access care for services related to
contraception, pregnancy, sexually transmitted
diseases, sexual assault or mental health care.
In order to access care in Student Health
Services, students must complete a medical
history and immunization information online.
All students are required to have up to date
immunizations on file in SHS. A full listing of
required and recommended immunizations is
available on our website.
Costs and Insurance
SHS charges a nominal fee of $15 for a patient
visit. This is payable by check or Gull Card. This
fee covers routine visits and care administered in
SHS. For a full listing of non-routine or
convenience services, visit our website.
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Medical Records
Escorts
Medical records are protected health
information. Records are kept for seven years
after the last date of attendance or graduation.
If you feel uncomfortable walking alone at night,
call for an escort. Officers are available from
dusk to dawn. Escorts are only given to and from
University-owned property to nearby locations.
Your Professional Healthcare Team
Investigations
SHS is staffed by four nurse practitioners, a
registered nurse and physicians who provide care
on a daily basis. After hours, there are three
urgent care centers in addition to the Emergency
Department at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.
University Police are trained as first responders and
will respond to medical emergencies after hours
and on weekends. Information about off-campus
services is listed below and is available on our
website or by calling SHS.
Criminal and non-criminal violations of state
law or the University Code of Conduct are
investigated by University Police.
Medical Assistance
Officers are trained as first responders and
CPR. In case of emergency, dial 911 for
ambulance service.
Bicycle and Laptop Registration
Referral Services and Treatment
Management for Specialty Care
To help recover your bicycle or laptop should it
be stolen, register them online with the University
Police Department: www.salisbury.edu/police
SHS medical staff works with healthcare
specialists in the community for students with
advanced needs. We also work with healthcare
providers at home for students who may need
monitoring of conditions while here at school.
410-543-6222
On Campus Ext. 36222
Verizon Cell #787
www.salisbury.edu/police
Wellness Promotion
Emergency Alert System
In addition to offering primary care,
SHS offers a variety of health promotion
and wellness activities.
To learn more about our services please visit:
www.salisbury.edu/health
Salisbury University has in place an
Emergency Notification System that allows the
University to contact members of the campus
community in the event of an emergency by
sending messages via:
• outdoor siren with voice capability
• voice/text messaging and email
• campus cable TV
• University-owned computers
It is very important that your contact
information is accurate and up-to-date in order
for you to receive emergency notifications. You
are encouraged to update your contact
information, including your local address, each
academic year.
University Police
University Police, a nationally accredited police
department, is responsible for personal safety
and law enforcement on the campus of
Salisbury University.
Location
East Campus Complex on Wayne Street
Blue Lights
For additional information regarding emergency preparedness,
please go to: www.salisbury.edu/emergency
Emergency “blue light” phones are placed at
various locations throughout campus. All
students, faculty, staff and visitors are
encouraged to make prompt and accurate
reports to University Police if they are a witness
or victim of a crime.
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Saferide is a student run organization
providing YOU a free & no-questionsasked ride home on the weekend!
Student Wellness Program
www.salisbury.edu/wellness
[email protected]
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Thursday-Saturday: 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
phones go off at 2:30 a.m.
We strive to increase student awareness
and contribute to positive well-being by
providing information, events,activities,
and services focusing on:
410-677-5000
www.saferidesu.org
WE HELP YOU, YOU HELP US!
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness
• Be on the lookout for the van after you
call, OR wait outside.
• If you find alternative means of
transportation, please call us back.
• Don’t move around while the van is
looking for you—they may miss you
and leave.
• Respect our employees—riding is a
privilege that is easily revoked.
• Occupational • Emotional
• Physical • Social/Interpersonal
• Intellectual • Spiritual • Financial
Look out for emails and
follow us for updates:
Twitter: @SUStuAct
Instagram: @osaol_salisbury
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SEA GULLS GET INVOLVED
Visit us online and explore all that we offer, including:
• Resources to help you choose a Major and
consider a minor
• Resources to help you research various
occupations
•Assessments to help you focus your interests
•Job postings for full- and part-time jobs on and
off campus (Career Connections)
• Calendar of employers that will be recruiting
on campus
• Postings for volunteer opportunities
• And much more!
Upcoming Job Fairs
Meet the Firms Job Fair for
Accounting & Information Systems:
Tuesday, September 27
Fall Job and Internship Fair:
Wednesday, September 28
Spring Job and Internship Fair:
Dates will be announced
www.salisbury.edu/careerservices
Guerrieri University Center
Suite 133 (next to Cool Beans)
Education Job Fair:
Dates will be announced
Volunteer Center at Salisbury
Volunteerism is not only good for your spirit
and good for the community, it is also great for
your career. Students have used volunteerism
as a launching pad to great careers. We host
service learning trips and offer a variety of
ways for you to give back to the community.
For more events and workshops, visit our events calendar at:
www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/Calendar
Be sure to visit Career Connections,
our online job posting system at:
www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/students/
CareerConnections.html
This is your one stop resource for internships, volunteer
opportunities, and all full- and part-time jobs both on and
off campus.
To learn more visit:
www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/students/VolunteerCenter
Guerrieri University Center
The Guerrieri University Center (GUC), the
University’s student center/student union,
supports the mission of the University by helping
to create and sustain an ambience where all
members of our community and students in
particular are provided the opportunity,
encouragement and support necessary to better
realize their potential as individuals and scholars.
The center provides myriad opportunities for
students as well as others to realize the many
dimensions of the University mission statement,
including clarity of expression, cultural diversity,
responsible citizenship,
social interaction and
community service.
Career Services
The Career Services team serves all Salisbury
University students with the goal of preparing
you for a successful life after Salisbury. Whether
your post-graduation goals are to enter the world
of work or to continue on to graduate or
professional school, or even taking some time to
volunteer, our staff is here to help. We offer
comprehensive services to facilitate selfassessment, skill identification, career
exploration, decision-making, career preparation
and graduate school selection. Partnering with
faculty, staff, alumni and employers, we seek to
guide students toward active citizenship in an
interdependent world through productive and
satisfying work.
Guerrieri
University
Center
Your student center
at Salisbury University
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Location and Hours of Operation
GUC Information Desk Services:
1st Floor, Main concourse of GUC
The GUC is located on Dogwood Drive and is
connected to the Commons Dining Hall. The
hours of operation vary during winter break,
spring break and summer break. The following
are the GUC hours of operation during the fall
and spring semesters:
• Monday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-Midnight
If you have questions regarding the building,
services or events, the GUC Information Desk is
open during GUC hours of operation.
GUC Office: 2nd Floor, Rm. 222
Hydrating Stations: 1st Floor near the front entrance;
1st Floor near Commuter Lounge
2nd Floor above the gaming area, near Rm. 213
Multicultural Student Services: 2nd Floor, Rm. 240
New Student Experience: 2nd Floor, Rm. 242C
Off-Campus Housing Services: 2nd Floor, Rm. 222
For more information about the GUC, visit www.salisbury.edu/guc
Office of Student Affairs: 2nd Floor, Rm. 212
GUC Office
Office of Student Conduct: 2nd Floor, Rm. 212
The GUC Office, located on the second floor
in Room 222, manages the facility and its
upgrades and renovations, oversees meetingroom reservations and meeting-room setups,
and coordinates several student programs,
including Commuter Connections, Off-Campus
Housing Services, GUC Events and GUC
Cares. The GUC Office is open weekdays
from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. during the fall and spring
semesters and open from 8 a.m- 4:30 p.m.
during summer break.
Quick-Service Restaurant:
Cool Beans-1st Floor, Rm. 119
SECU ATM Machine: 1st Floor, Across from the Center for
Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL) (Rm. 125)
SMART Conference Rooms:
Founders’ Room, 2nd Floor, Rm. 258
Social & Study Lounges:
Fireside & Hardwood Lounges, 1st Floor;
2nd Floor Study Lounges
For additional information, contact the GUC Office at
410-543-6100.
Student Career Services: 1st Floor, Rm. 133
GUC Offices, Services and Features
Student Counseling Services: 2nd Floor, Rm. 263
The GUC has a lot to offer students, faculty, staff
and the community. Following is a list the offices,
services and features that are located in the
building:
Student Disability Support Services: 2nd Floor, Rm. 256
Student Government Association: 1st Floor, Rm. 130
Student Newspaper, The Flyer: 1st floor, Rm. 125
Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL):
1st Floor, Rm. 125
Student Radio Station, WXSU: 2nd Floor, Rm. 249
University Center Art Space: 2nd Floor Lounge
Commuter Connections: 2nd Floor, Rm. 222
Vending Machines: 1st Floor,
at the end of the Red Locker Hallway
Computers & Printing Station:
1st Floor Fireside, Hardwood & Commuter Lounges
(printing stations); Cool Beans
Volunteer Center: 1st Floor, Rm. 133
Gaming Area (Billiards, Table Tennis, Etc.):
1st Floor, end of Red Locker Hallway
GUC Cares: 2nd Floor Rm. 222
GUC Events: 2nd Floor, Rm. 222
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GUC Information Desk
Cool Beans
The GUC Information Desk is located in
the main concourse of the GUC and acts as the
main information center for the entire campus.
The Information Desk offers a multitude of
services to meet the needs of the SU campus
and community, including ticket sales,
discounted movie tickets, faxing and laminating
services, etc. Board games, video games, ping
pong balls/paddles and pool sticks can be
checked out with your Gull Card or driver’s
license. The following is a list of services:
• Ticket sales for Cultural Affairs and Student
Activities events and trips
• Discounted movie tickets
• Fax services (send and receive)
• Magazines and periodicals
• Board game rentals
• Video game rentals
• Postage stamp sales
• Laminating services
• Mail collection
• Campus maps
• University bus schedules
• Lost and found
• General information pamphlets
Cool Beans is a state-of-the-art interactive media
center with plush chairs and couches, and
relaxing acoustic tunes fill the air. Surf the net
while enjoying a cup of Starbucks coffee or one
of Cool Beans’ refreshing fruit smoothies.
Doughnuts, bagels, fruit dishes, salads, cookies
and muffins also are available. Items can be
purchased with Dining Dollars, Gull Card,
MasterCard, Visa and cash.
Meeting Rooms
The GUC has several meeting rooms (Wicomico
Room, Founders Room, Nanticoke Room,
Pocomoke Room, Manokin Room and
Choptank Room) and outdoor spaces that are
available for students and registered student
organizations to reserve online.
Student Computers and Mobile Printing Station
Computers for student use can be found in Cool
Beans (the café on the first floor) and the Fireside
Lounge (located on the first floor). A mobile
printing station is available in the Commuter
Lounge near the vending machine area on the
first floor. For more information about the mobile
printing application, use the PrinterOn Mobile
App to select and print your document on your
mobile device, or visit www.salisbury.edu/
mobileprint to select and print your document
through the web or by email (see detailed
instructions). Print jobs need to be released from
the selected mobile print station within an hour of
sending the print job. Mobile Printing supports
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Adobe PDF files, as
well as JPG, GIF and PNG image files and more.
For more information, visit
www.salisbury.edu/guc/informationdesk.html
or call 410-543-6006.
GUC Events
GUC Events
sponsors engaging
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
programs for the
entire student body
Guerrieri University Center
in the GUC –
your student center. Popular student events
programmed throughout the semester, include
trivia nights, pool, ping pong, video game and
corn hole tournaments, sushi rolling and other
fun activities. Other events include Stress-Free in
the GUC, Monday Night Football, Wings N’
Things, Super Bowl Viewing Parties and March
Madness Viewing Parties. There is something
planned for every weekday so there is always
something fun to do.
GUCEvents
Social and Study Lounges
Social and study lounges can be found on the
first and second floors of the GUC. First floor
lounges include the Fireside Lounge, the
Commuter Lounge near the Gaming Area,
and an area in front of the GUC Information
Desk and the Center for Student Involvement
and Leadership (CSIL). On the second floor,
seating areas/lounges can be found in front of
the elevator and at the top of the stairs above
the Fireside Lounge. Feel free to socialize, study
or take a nap in these locations.
For a full schedule of events, visit:
www.salisbury.edu/guc/gucevents.html, Instagram or Snapchat
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Student Events and Activities
Vending Machines
In addition to professional meetings and events,
a variety of engaging social and educational
student activities and events are sponsored by
GUC Events, Student Organization for Activity
Planning (SOAP), various departments and
registered student organizations. These events
are held in the GUC during the day and
evening hours throughout the week and during
the weekend. Check your student email
announcements, posters, social media and the
Student Life and GUC Events online calendars
on the SU website for information about
upcoming activities and events at
www.salisbury.edu/calendar. The GUC
Information Desk will be able to provide
information as well.
Vending machines with assorted snacks and
drinks can be found in the Gaming Area near
the stairs. The snack vending machine includes
a variety of chips, pretzels, cookies, crackers,
candies and nuts. The two beverage vending
machines include sodas, water, sports drinks and
juice.
Hydrating Stations
Gaming Area
SECU ATM Machine
The Gaming Area located on the first floor of
the GUC includes a pool table and two ping
pong tables. A variety of board games
(Operation, Apples to Apples, Hungry, Hungry
Hippos, Taboo, Bananagrams, etc.), decks of
cards and video games can be checked out from
the GUC Information Desk using your Gull
Card or driver’s license. Other games that can
be rented include corn hole boards, ladder
games and Tumbling Tower (Jenga) blocks.
Televisions located in the Fireside Lounge can
be used for video games and tournaments.
GUC Events holds regularly scheduled ping
pong, pool and video tournaments. Check your
student email, posters and/or the website for
scheduled gaming events.
A State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) ATM
machine can be found on the first floor across
from the Center for Student Involvement and
Leadership (CSIL). Parents and students can
receive information about opening an account
at the SECU exhibit during Orientation 101 in
June. For additional information, you also can
call toll-free 800-879-7328 or visit the SECU
website: www.secumd.org
Touch-free wall-mounted hydrating stations
provide great-tasting, filtered water and
eliminate bottle waste. Hydrating stations can be
found near the GUC entrance on Dogwood
Lane, on the first floor near the Gaming Area
and above the Gaming Area on the second floor
at the top of the stairs.
Multicultural Student Services
Salisbury University’s Office of Multicultural
Student Services assists the multiethnic
student population with their environmental
adjustment task. Services, programs and
activities sponsored represent an institutional
commitment to create and foster an
environment that values diversity while
encouraging an appreciation and respect
for differences. Learn more at:
www.salisbury.edu/multicultural
University Center Art Space
The University Center Art Space is located in
the GUC Second Floor Lounge. Each month,
the University Center Art Space showcases the
work of talented SU art students and alumni.
To view the art exhibition schedule and/or
statements, bios and images from current and
previous artists, visit:
www.salisbury.edu/guc/artspace
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Programs and Services
• Peer Mentor Program
• Academic Monitoring
• Multicultural Programming
• Multicultural Student Resource Center
Powerful Connections
• Pre-orients students from diverse backgrounds
• Provides a connection with an upperclassman
student through peer mentoring
• Orients new students to academic expectations
and social responsibility
• Orients new students to the Multicultural
Center and its programs, activities and
available resources
Learn more at www.salisbury.edu/multicultural/intercultural.html
Multicultural Student Organizations
• African Students Association (ASA)
• Asian & Pacific Islander Club (APIC)
• Black Student Union
• Kinks & Curls for Boys & Girls
• Korean Student Association
• Men of Distinction (MOD)
• Multiethnic Multiracial Organization
(MEMO)
• NAACP Student Chapter
• National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
• Organization of Latin American Students
(OLAS)
• Pashion 4 Fashion Modeling, Inc. (P4F)
• Substance Dance Team
• Untouchables Dance, Inc.
• WINK (Women Inspiring Never-ending
Konnections)
Religious Organizations
• Hillel – Jewish Student Organization
• Muslim Student Association (MSA)
• SU Gospel Choir & Liturgical Dance
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Center for Student Involvement
and Leadership (CSIL)
five National Pan-Hellenic Council chapters and
one Latino Sorority chapter.
Leadership, scholarship, community service
and brotherhood/sisterhood are key
components of our nationally recognized
organizations. By focusing on these principles,
you can expect a positive collegiate and
fraternity and sorority life experience.
National studies have shown that students
involved in campus life, specifically membership
or participation in student organizations, have a
better academic performance and a greater
likelihood of completing a degree.
Fraternity and Sorority Life provides
opportunities to be involved in campus and
chapter leadership positions, local community
service projects, planning events and social
functions, as well as scholarship and networking
opportunities to secure relationships that will far
outlast your tenure at the University.
To be eligible to participate in a recruitment
process, you must have 12 college credits, have at
least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and be a regularly
enrolled full-time student. This gives a student an
opportunity to successfully transition and explore
more closely what fraternity and sorority life has
to offer before making a commitment.
Sea Gulls Get Involved
Getting involved while in college is vital to
capitalizing on your educational investment.
While academics certainly take precedent, the
intangible things like friendships, leadership
and experiences are equally important to the
achievement of your personal and professional
goals. As a new Sea Gull, the Center for
Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL)
can serve as your one stop shop to help you
connect to the various services and
opportunities across campus.
By reaching out to us, we will work to ensure
that you find the perfect fit here in your new
nest. Taking advantage of these opportunities
means that you are more likely to transition well,
graduate on time and have a greater level of
satisfaction in your college experience. Your
involvement can take many forms, whether that
be your membership in a registered student
organization (RSO), fraternity or sorority,
orientation, or block-funded organization (see
description below). Whatever your preference,
we have an opportunity (or two or three) with
your name on it!
Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)
Block-Funded Organizations
With over 120 RSOs, you are sure to find an
organization that fulfils one of your passions or
sparks your exploration. You can choose to be a
general body member within an organization, or
become fully vested and serve on the executive
board, capitalizing on leadership and
professional development opportunities. RSOs
have access to reserve spaces on campus, host
events/meetings and are eligible to receive
funding to support their organizational goals.
There are opportunities that range from
athletic, spiritual, social, academic, service and
special interest. And to top it off, if you have an
idea that you would like to see manifest into an
organization, by working with SGA, they will see
to it that you have the information to make it
happen. Visit the CSIL webpage to see a full
listing of our current RSOs and make a list of
organizations that you would like to explore
while here.
There are six major organizations that operate
within the CSIL that serve the entire student
body population, receive funding for the
operation of their services, and offer paid
executive board positions to students: Student
Government Association (SGA), Appropriations
Board, Student Organization for Activity
Programming (SOAP), Saferide, The Flyer
student newspaper and WXSU radio station.
Fraternity and Sorority Life
The members of the SU Greek community
hope that you take the time to consider all of the
opportunities available to you outside of the
classroom to enrich your University experience,
including those that our fraternities and
sororities can offer you.
At SU, we have four College Panhellenic
Sororities, six Interfraternity Council fraternities,
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• Visit the Center for Student Involvement and
Leadership (CSIL), located in Guerrieri University
Center, Room 125.
• Save the Student Life Calendar as a favorite on
your search engine. We keep it up to date with all
of the events sponsored through our office.
• Attend the Student Activities Fair at the beginning
of each semester to learn about student life
opportunities across campus.
• Not ready to commit to a group? Attend an event
first, or volunteer until you find what makes your
heart sing!
EASY WAYS TO
GET STARTED
A Note to Parents/Guardians
With varying clubs and roles, your student
can choose the depth of their involvement.
Maybe they just start off by attending events
(this is highly recommended), then
volunteering and finally joining a group or
serving in an executive leadership role.
Whatever form of involvement they choose,
know that there is great benefit in your student
finding a space that has their name on it!
Remember that your student’s involvement in
campus life does not equate the abandonment
of academic responsibilities. It instead builds
character, leadership and connects them to
resources that can aide in the fulfillment of
their educational goals. Students who are
connected, find their identity in their home
away from home and are committed to staying
the course and finishing the race.
MEET ALEX
When I first arrived at Salisbury, I never would have expected the
level of involvement that I have had on campus. Being a Resident Assistant, working in the
Office of Student Activities, being in an honor society and winning the title of Homecoming
King in 2015 all speak volumes to my overall experience as a student at SU. These
experiences keep me grounded and drive me to be a better student overall, both in terms of
my academics and extracurricular activities.
MEET EMILY
My freshman year was a time of change. I initially felt very
disconnected from my peers and did not get involved until the end of my freshman year. After
joining the Welcome Week Committee, the doors to many opportunities within the Office of
Student Activities were opened. Because of this involvement, I decided to not transfer schools
and gave SU the chance that it needed. If there is one thing I could change, it would be to get
involved earlier. The many friendships and connections I made by getting involved will last me a
lifetime. I only hope that every student will have an experience that is unique to themselves that
will give them the same feeling of “home” that Salisbury gives to me.
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Sea Gull Pride
History of the SU Mascot
1950: In the Holly Leaf’s April 28, 1950, issue, the “Name the Mascot
Contest” was run by the SGA. The winning entry was Golden Gulls,
submitted by Lloyd Fry. The name Sea Gull was the runner-up.
1952: On September 11, 1952, a new club called The Gull Wings,
derived from the Golden Gulls, opened on campus.
1953: The first mention of Sea Gulls in the October 1, 1953, issue
pertains to a pep rally cheer: “Sea Gulls Yea!”
1963: When SU was Salisbury State College, the Salisbury athletic teams
were so often referenced as the SSC Gulls (C-Gulls), that the Sea Gull
becomes the official mascot for Salisbury.
1965: A Sea Gull in mascot/life form appears for the first time in the
Salisbury yearbook.
1966: A “macho” Sea Gull logo debuts, complete with clenched fists, a stern visage and
a bulging chest. Also, during this time the women’s teams adopt the nickname
“She Gull.”
1970s: Although the specific origin isn't known, this is when the nickname Sammy
the Sea Gull debuts.
1986: Sammy the Sea Gull was updated.
Alma Mater
CLI
CK
O Alma Mater, standing wise and
stately,
We dedicate our song to thee –
A song of praise, a song of deep
devotion,
A song of love and endless loyalty.
Celebrate Spirit Friday
Show your Sea Gull Pride every Friday
by wearing your Maroon and Gold.
All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to
show their Sea Gull athletics pride every Friday
by wearing maroon and gold. Cheer your
favorite team on to victory, invite your friends
and professors to a game... or maybe paint your
face and squawk like a Gull. Show everyone
your Sea Gull spirit! Let’s have lots of fun and
show our Sea Gull pride! Show your support for
our athletes and coaches!
Salisbury University, our mater
Thy portals stand, an open door
Through which we enter lives of
deeper wisdom,
Oh, we shall love thy name forever more.
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SU Seal
Embedded in the fabric of school traditions are songs, colors and emblems. In the first year of
opening, the school had a song and chose the school colors, maroon and gold. The second year,
Dr. William Holloway, the school’s first principal (president), decided the school should have a
special seal and organized a design contest for art students.
Of five designs submitted, the one drawn by Grace Hallam ’27 was selected by a faculty
committee and sent to the State Board of Education for its sanction. Hallam’s design, used without
changes (except to the institution’s name) since spring 1927, was carefully composed to indicate a
uniquely identifiable Salisbury school:
• The loblolly pine is characteristic of the Eastern Shore;
• the sail boat represents the fishing industry;
• the plow and farm demonstrate agricultural interests;
• the strawberry bed in the lower left foreground represents a leading
industry of the Eastern Shore;
• The sun at its zenith signifies the educational service which it is hoped
the school will render;
• The Maryland shield signifies that the school is a Maryland institution.
All About Diana
The bronze and gold casting of Augustus Saint-Gaudens’
1873 statue of Diana that is featured in the rotunda of the
Commons is not the first Diana to grace SU.
It was tradition at Salisbury Normal School that the
graduating class make a donation to the institution. A most
intriguing gift came in the form of a 7-foot plaster statue
from the Class of 1931.
Diana the Huntress was not intended for campus
landscaping, though she often appeared in that capacity. For
the first several years, she stood in the front of the library.
In 1937-38, a bit dirty and disheveled, she was relegated
to a storage space. After years there, some sympathetic
faculty decided to bring her back out.
This is when her exploits began. Mysteriously she
would appear on the front campus, on the front steps and in
all manner of places. Overnight she would take up smoking
and wearing lipstick. On a December night in 1949, in 21degree temperature, Diana appeared across the street at the
College Market. It took four men to bring her home.
Five nights later she was discovered at 3 a.m. by a city
policeman on the courthouse lawn. She was in a pitiful
state, her head and some other portions missing. Diana,
alas, was in such bad condition that no one could restore
her. She was retired to a secret burial place.
Salisbury Fight Song
We got G.O.L.D. (hand clap) P.R.I.D.E.
we got Gold Pride
Yea Yea …
We got Gold Pride
We got G.O.L.D. (hand clap) P.R.I.D.E.
we got Gold Pride
Yea Yea …
We got Gold Pride
We got G.O.L.D. (hand clap) P.R.I.D.E.
we got Gold Pride
Yea Yea …
We got Gold Pride
Top left: Diana the Huntress in Holloway Hall’s front hall,
1930s
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University Arboretum and Sculpture Collection
The school began its collection of plants in
1985 and in the spring of 1988, American
Public Gardens Association (APGA) granted
the University arboretum status. The arboretum
has become an integral part of the campus and
exists to provide an attractive landscape setting,
conducive to learning, that demonstrates the
diversity of the plant kingdom and a world-class
sculpture collection.
The arboretum’s gardens and areas of special
interest include: the Pergola, the Perdue School
Courtyard, Holloway Hall Courtyard, Fulton
Hall Gardens, the Bellavance Honors Center
Japanese Garden and the Miller Alumni Garden.
These areas are planted with hardy and tender
perennials, annuals, tropicals and bulbs and many
are accentuated by water features as well.
Salisbury University has a collection of
figurative sculpture to complement its
arboretum. The collection is notably strong in
the area of turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts
sculpture. This includes works by Augustus
Saint-Gaudens, who was responsible for the
development of the Beaux Arts style in the
United States, Daniel Chester French, who
sculpted Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial,
Frederick McMonnies, who created the doors to
the Library of Congress, and Herman Atkins
McNeil, best known for his Western sculptures.
Also included in the University’s sculpture
collection is the head of Pierre de Wissant by
August Rodin. This is one of the original studies
for the sculpture the Burgers of Calais. Two
sculptures in the collection were originally made
for the American Museum of Natural History:
Wounded Comrade, by Carl Akeley, and Timber Wolf
Group, by William Turner. J.P. Morgan, the great
financier, liked Wounded Comrade so much that he
donated the funds for the African Wing of the
American Museum of Natural History in New
York City. The African silver-back gorilla Ishmael,
by Bart Walter, was commissioned by Salisbury
University in 1995, and a large chimpanzee
Contemplation, also by Walter, was originally
commissioned by Dr. Jane Goodall. AntoineLouie Barye, acclaimed as one of the finest
sculptors of the French Animaliers School, made
the Panther of India.
The collection also presents important
figurative sculptures from more recent periods.
Rocket Thrower, made by Donald De Lue, was the
centerpiece for the 1964 World’s Fair. Leonard
Baskin, who sculpted relief sculptures for the
Franklin Roosevelt Memorial in Washington,
D.C., made Prodigal Son, and Benson Selzer
made Fallen Angel. The latter sculpture portrays
the medieval myth of the Succubus, or the dark
angel, who comes down to earth to seduce man’s
body and steal his soul.
Best College Reviews.com listed SU at
No. 20 among “The 50 Most Beautiful College
Arboretums” in the nation and Best Colleges
Online.org named SU one of the “50 Most
Amazing University Botanical Gardens and
Arboretums in the U.S.
For a map of the arboretum, sculpture and more information visit:
www.salisbury.edu/arboretum
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CAMPUS LINGO
ACADEMICS BUILDINGS
Angle – the area where the physical statue of Sammy stands
Avery Lot – an area on east campus that is designed for
freshman parking
Bury – nickname for Salisbury
Commons – the main dining hall
Cool Beans – coffee shop
CSA – Center for Student Achievement
CSIL – Center for Student Involvementand and Leadership
FSL – Fraternity and Sorority Life
GAC – Guerrieri Academic Commons
Greek Week – week of competitive games for fraternities
and sororities
GUC – Guerrieri University Center
Gull’s Nest – the eatery located in GUC
Gullfest –an annual spring event
Info Desk – GUC information desk (first floor)
LLC – Living Learning Communities
Maggs – student recreation center
Quad – the area that sits in the middle of a cluster of
residence halls (Nanticoke, Pocomoke, Wicomico,
and Manokin)
Red Square – the red brick area that sits in front of the
Academic Commons
SAC – Student Athlete Advisory committee
Sammy – SU mascot
Scar/SLC – Scarborough Student Leadership Center
SGA – Student Government Association
Spirit Friday – all faculty, staff and students wear
maroon on Friday for school pride
Spring Olympics – a week of competitive games for those
that reside in the residence halls
Student Activities Fair – showcase of student clubs
and organizations
The Flyer – student newspaper (online and print)
The Tunnel – the underground pathway to get to the east
part of campus.
UFC – University Fitness Center
UP – University Park or University Police
Welcome Week – week of fun events to welcome students
to campus
WXSU – student-run radio station
DEVILBISS HALL
PERDUE HALL
HENSON SCIENCE HALL
CONWAY HALL
FULTON HALL
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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
www.salisbury.edu/saol
Guerrieri University Center
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801-6860