Student Handbook

Table of Contents

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Academic Advising

Academic advising at the University of Louisville promotes a teaching and learning partnership dedicated to student success. It is to your advantage to meet with your academic advisor at least once a semester and to know your advisor well. The advising experience will provide you with the information and skills necessary to make intelligent, informed decisions throughout your college career. Your academic advisor can assist you in connecting with valuable resources on campus. Your academic advisor will guide you and teach you about career choices, degree requirements, university policies and procedures, and how to be a successful student. It is your responsibility to take the lead in developing a relationship with your advisor by communicating with your advisor on a regular basis. For more information visit https://louisville.edu/advising/.

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ADA Guidelines for Students with Disabilities

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is your starting point for obtaining auxiliary aids and services or course modifications, or for requesting accessible university housing. The DRC website contains a wealth of information on UofL policies designed to further the university’s ADA compliance and inclusivity. For more information, contact the Disability Resource Center, located in Stevenson Hall, Room 119. The contact information is as follows:

Phone: 502-852-6938, FAX 502-852-0924
Hours: MTWRF 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Web: https://louisville.edu/disability
E-mail: askdrc@louisville.edu

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Office of Admissions

https://www.louisville.edu/admissions

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Air Force ROTC

333 Eastern Parkway
First Floor Dougherty Hall
502-852-6576
Fax: 502-852-4775
Hours: MTWRF 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Web: https://louisville.edu/afrotc
Email: cardre@louisville.edu

The Air Force offers a commissioning program for students in all academic disciplines. The first two years of AFROTC does not incur an obligation. Graduates are commissioned as lieutenants and serve in a variety of career fields such as pilot, combat systems officer, cyber operations, logistics readiness, financial analyst, and many more. A variety of scholarship opportunities are available. AFROTC field training counts as an engineering co-op.

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Army ROTC

Dougherty Hall, 2nd Floor
502-852-7902
1-800-334-8635 ext. 7902
FAX: 502-852-8986
Hours: MTWRF 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Web: https://louisville.edu/armyrotc
E-mail: army@louisville.edu

Army ROTC is a leadership development course designed to commission students with a college degree as second lieutenants in the US Army. Any University of Louisville student can register for the first year of the ROTC introductory class. The ROTC class can count for a physical education or an elective credit toward most degrees. Graduates of our program commission as second lieutenants and serve in one of the many career fields employing the latest in technology. Scholarship opportunities are available to assist qualified students. Interested students should direct specific questions regarding registering for classes or scholarship opportunities to the Army ROTC Department in Dougherty Hall.

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Assistance for Student Problems Resolution

The University of Louisville offers students a number of ways in which they may seek assistance with problems or to attain information in both academic and non-academic matters. We recommend that the student initially work with the department to resolve the conflict or misunderstanding. The following resources are available to the student for further assistance.

Student Grievance Officer

Students who have complaints, grievances, or concerns regarding courses taken at the University of Louisville or other university policies or services should contact the Student Grievance Officer to have the issues resolved in an expeditious, fair, and amicable manner. The University’s Student Grievance Procedures are outlined in detail below. Students should first seek to resolve their complaints through informal discussion and administrative channels. The same resources are provided to on-campus and off-campus students. If you need assistance accessing the process please contact the Dean of Students Office.
https://louisville.edu/dos/students/studentpoliciesandprocedures/student-grievance

EEO/Affirmative Action

The University of Louisville is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, diversity of thought, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or employment qualifications or where marital or veteran status are statutorily defined eligibility criteria for Federal or State benefit programs. Further, the university seeks to promote campus diversity by enrolling and employing a larger number of minorities and women where these groups have historically been and continue to be under-represented within the university in relation to availability and may extend preference in initial employment to such individuals among substantially equally qualified candidates, as well as to veterans.

This affirmation is published in accordance with 41 CFR 60 and is in keeping with Title VII & Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Executive Order 11246; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988 and Kentucky Statutes. The university aims to achieve, within all areas of the university community, a diverse student body, faculty, and staff capable of providing for excellence in the education of its students and for the enrichment of the university community.
https://louisville.edu/hr/employeerelations/eeo-affirmative-action/

Dean of Students Office

Student Activities Center Room W301
Phone: 502-852-5787
Hours: M - F 8AM - 5PM
EMAIL: dos@lousiville.edu

Responds to questions and concerns from student regarding non-academic issues. This office will refer a student to the best place for his/her problem resolution and handles complaints that may constitute a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.

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Athletics/Ticket Office

The University fields an outstanding athletic program, providing intercollegiate competition in 21 athletic programs. To try out for these teams or to work in a support capacity, contact the Athletic Department. Prices and schedules are available at the Ticket Office or online.

Student Activities Center (SAC)
2100 S. Floyd Street
Third Floor – East Wing
Hours: M - F 9 AM - 4 PM
Ticket Office:
Phone: 502-852-5151
Fax: 502-852-7025
Web: https://www.gocards.com/students

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Bad Weather Schedule

https://louisville.edu/registrar/general-information/bad-weather-schedule

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Bands

Perform with the Cards!

The University of Louisville Band program offers various ensembles including the Marching Band, Pep Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Community Band. Currently, more than 300 students participate in our programs. Students do NOT have to major in music to participate, in fact a majority of our enrollment is comprised on non-music majors.

Opportunity for performance and travel is abundant. During the past year, the bands performed in front of a cumulative 800,000 sports fans and audience members around the country. Travel with the Marching Band and Pep Band for this past year included trips to Dallas, New York City, Minneapolis, Columbus, Atlanta, Greensboro, and Wichita. Scholarships are also offered to students in the Marching Band.

Our famed University Wind Ensemble performed in Prague during July 2022 as an honored guest of the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) Conference.

Our Marching Band is the official band of the Kentucky Derby, performing on live television in front of 14 million viewers worldwide each May.

Please email cumberledge@gocards.com or visit our website for more information!

Website: https://www.uoflbands.com

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Baptist Campus Center (BCM)

Located at the base of the SAC ramp
502-852-6595
Hours: MF 9 AM - 5 PM; TWR 9AM - 8PM
Brian Hinton, Campus Minister: Brian.Hinton@KYBaptist.org
Web: http://www.uoflbcm.org
Twitter: @uoflbcm
Instagram:@uoflbcm

Please stop by the BCM on Mondays for free coffee to start your day. On Tuesday evenings at 7:45PM, we have an on-campus worship service opportunity, which includes a pre-worship meal. On Wednesdays’, we have opportunities for service projects and social events. Whether you are committed to your faith or you have questions about spirituality, this is a place for you! We will have relevant messages and small group discussions that will challenge and encourage.

We explore the Bible as we engage topics that involve our culture and campus. We have several small group Bible Studies that meet throughout the week in our BCM building and elsewhere on campus.

You can get more information by visiting the website or by swinging by the office.

The BCM invests in international and domestic students through Converge and Connect conferences. We are also involved in a variety events on campus. Let us know how we may be able to serve you! We would love to connect!

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Bursar’s Office

Houchens Building
Room 101
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-6503
https://louisville.edu/bursar

Tuition Refund Guidlines
https://louisville.edu/bursar/tuitionfee

Walk in Customer Service Hours: M - F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Telephone Customer Service Hours: M – F 9:00 M - 4:30 PM

Checks are accepted for payment of fees. ATM machines may be found throughout the campus.

Tuition and Fees - Cost of Attendance

https://louisville.edu/bursar

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Campus Health Services

Our mission is to support and enhance students' educational experience by providing clinically excellent, affordable and confidential integrated medical, mental, health promotion and violence prevention services as well as specialized healthcare services to the general University community. Utilizing an ecological health model, we assist the University community in achieving academic and life goals.

Providing primary medical care, psychiatric care, sick visits, physicals, adult immunizations, travel health visits and immunizations, female health, sexual health and STI testing, contraceptive services with emergency contraception available on site.

Medical and Psychiatric Services:

Belknap Campus
Cardinal Station
215 Central Ave, Suite 110
(502) 852-6479
https://www.louisville.edu/campushealth

Health Sciences Campus
401 E. Chestnut Street, Suite 110
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 852-6446
https://www.louisville.edu/campushealth

Hours of Operation:
MTTF 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wed 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days and hours of operation are subject to change

Payment:

https://uofl.me/pay-chs
Campus Health accepts most major health insurance plans. VISA, MasterCard, money orders, and checks are accepted for payment. Campus Health does not accept cash. Payment is expected at the time of service. The Primary Care Health Fee (PCHF) covers most in-office visits and point of care testing.

To make a payment please go to: https://uofl.me/pay-chs

Student Health Insurance:

Student insurance Advocate
215 Central Avenue Suite 110
Louisville, KY 40202
Website: https://louisville.edu/campushealth/information/insurance
Email: stuins@louisville.edu

The University of Louisville sponsors an ACA-compliant student health insurance plan which is available to all on campus students carrying at least 6.0 credit hours. For more information, go to our website or contact the Student Insurance Advocate at 502-852-6519 or by email at stuins@louisville.edu.

Health Promotion Office:
Student Activities Center, Suite W 309
2100 S. Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-5429
Website: https://louisville.edu/healthpromotion
Email: hlthed@louisville.edu
Instagram: @HealthyCards

Health Promotion supports health and wellbeing through resilience-building programming and services. Our offerings focus on the content areas of stress resilience & mindfulness; fitness & movement; sleeping & napping; food, nutrition & cooking; and sexual health & relationships. These judgment-free health programs and services are available to ALL UofL Students.

PEACC: Prevention, Education, and Advocacy on Campus and in the Community
Student Activities Center, Suite W 309-H
2100 S. Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-2663
Website: https://louisville.edu/peacc
Email: peacc@louisville.edu

The UofL PEACC Center believes that every student has the right to live, learn and love free of violence and fear. We work to end power-based personal violence by providing the campus community with the tools and support to make that happen. PEACC provides confidential advocacy to university students, staff and faculty who are affected by sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. In addition to direct service, the PEACC Center offers prevention programs on campus that include workshops, programs, and trainings designed to help everyone create a community where violence is unacceptable.

BRICC: Building Resiliency in Campus Community

Stevenson Hall Rm. 520
(Adjacent to Humanities Building)
Phone: 502-852-3442
Website: https://www.louisville.edu/campushealth
Email: briccchs@louisville.edu

A unit within Campus Health Services providing leadership in advancing policies, programs, resources and experiences that increase resiliency and reduce high risk drinking and substance use in the campus and community. BRICC’s efforts target individual, group, organization and community levels. We envision a resilient campus and community free from high risk drinking and substance abuse.

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University Housing and the Resident Experience

Stevenson Hall
502-852-6636, FAX 502-852-5427
Web: https://louisville.edu/housing/

University Housing and the Resident Experience offers a community-like atmosphere that supports students as they successfully transition from high school to college and beyond. It is a place where everyone can belong and make life-long connections. Students are sure to find a home in one of our twelve residence halls or in our affiliated apartment properties.

Our halls and affiliated properties are home to more than 6,000 students from across the globe. Staffed by a team of professionals with expertise in student learning and development, we emphasize healthy lifestyles and provide programs that facilitate student engagement and personal growth.

Our student residents have a variety of living options from which to choose, including the opportunity to join one of University Housing and the Resident Experience’s Living Learning Communities (LLC’s) or Themed Communities (TC’s). Each of these groups offer specific academic, and/or social benefits that complement a student’s interest in a particular topic.

University Housing and the Resident Experience is also one of the largest student employers on campus, with more than 250 part-time student employees assisting in facilities, services, and programs that support our campus communities and help them thrive.

Our dynamic combination of professional staff, student leaders, and residents helps make UofL a vibrant campus with lots to offer every individual.

Living on Campus - University Housing and the Resident Experience can host students during the academic year and summer. To apply for housing, visit University Housing and the Resident Experience’s website. To learn more about policies within the residence halls, please visit the Residence Hall Policies. University Housing and the Resident Experience offers many residential options across a spectrum of prices to meet students’ needs. For more information, please review the Cost of Living on Campus.

Mission Statement & Core Values - Our mission is to promote a safe, convenient, inclusive and healthy living-learning environment, providing opportunities that engage students, facilitate student and faculty connections and encourage student success.

Our core values include the following:

Student Focus - Our residents come first.

Respect - We demonstrate fairness, consistency and compassion in our interactions with others.

Integrity - We conduct ourselves at all times in a professional and ethical manner. Honesty and openness are hallmarks of the way we conduct our business.

Caring for Community - Developing comfortable places to live and learn, while providing students opportunities to learn civic responsibility.

Intentionality - We are singly focused on making every interaction with our residents count. Staff are trained to have intrusive conversations with students to enable them to more effectively assist students with issues that may be affecting their experience at UofL.

Student Learning Outcomes - We offer a variety of on-campus programs designed to help students make lasting peer and faculty connections through community involvement, leadership, and networking opportunities. Our affiliated partnerships with privately owned and managed apartment communities also ensure that students may sustain these connections while living off campus nearby.

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Campus Recreation

Student Recreation Center
502-852-6707, Fax 502-852-6709
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - please check website for facility operation hours
Web: https://louisville.edu/intramurals

Are you looking for a place that provides overall wellbeing programs? Then the Student Recreation Center is for you!

Since 2013, the Student Recreation Center has provided a wide variety of opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to take advantage of. This state-of-the-art building has 128,000 sq. ft. that contains 120 pieces of cardio equipment, countless strength and conditioning equipment, 6 basketball courts, 3 group fitness studios, indoor soccer court, turf field, indoor track, 3 racquetball courts, indoor golf simulator, and a martial arts room. Each of these spaces provides users with the highest quality experience to accomplish their goals.

Not only does the Student Recreation Center offer informal recreation, there are also other programs to get involved in such as intramurals, group fitness classes, personal training, and sport clubs. Each year there are 34 intramural events ranging from flag football to dodgeball, 25 diverse group fitness classes, and over 20 sport clubs to get involved with!

Memberships are available for faculty, staff, alumni, and dependents.

Take advantage of this incredible facility and all the opportunities to be your best self!

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Cardinal Card

The Cardinal Card is the official identification card for UofL students, faculty, and staff. The card is also used for entry into residence halls, facilities and classroom buildings, meal plan funds and on-campus dining, off-campus retail and dining, athletic tickets, library privileges, gym/facilities, and free TARC rides among many other uses.

Incoming freshman and transfer students can receive their Cardinal Card during their orientation session. Students who do not attend orientation and have already registered for classes can receive a card starting August 1, 2023, for the Fall 2023 semester and December 11, 2023 for the Spring 2024 semester.

There is no charge for the first card; a photo ID is required. Replacement cards are $15.00. Upon issuance of a replacement card, the old Cardinal Card cannot be reactivated.

The Cardinal Card may not be altered in any way. This includes punching holes or adding stickers. You can visit our office to get a hole punched in your card. Cardinal Cards will remain active as long as you are enrolled at the university. If your enrollment should lapse, you should retain your card. Failure to comply may result in the charge of a replacement fee upon your return.

Belknap Campus
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Houchens Bldg, Rm LL05
2211 South Brook Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
502-852-7520, FAX 502-852-7628

Health Sciences Campus
Hours: Tuesdays, 9:30am-11:30am
Chestnut Street Parking Garage (Parking Office)
414 E. Chestnut Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
502-852-7634

Website: https://louisville.edu/cardinalcard/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ulcardinalcard
Twitter: ulcardinalcard
Instagram: ulcardinalcard
TikTok: ulcardinalcard

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Cardinal Cupboard Food Pantry

W312 Student Activities Center
502-852-6702
Web: https://louisville.edu/involvement/leadership/engage-lead-serve-board/cardinalcupboard

The Cardinal Cupboard’s increases accessibility to food and health products to members of the Cardinal community that may be experiencing food insecurity and/or financial limitations. The pantry is open to all members of the Cardinal community (students, staff, and faculty). Resources are free to patrons when you show your valid Cardinal Card. Check the website for hours of operation and opportunities to donate and/or volunteer.

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Career Services

The University of Louisville features a diverse student population with varied academic majors, interests and experience. As you think about your future, we are here for you, regardless of the path you hope to travel.

UofL has four separate career centers to assist you with your professional development, internships and co-ops, and full-time employment.

College of Business, Ulmer Career Center
Housed in Frazier Hall, Ulmer staff work with students at the undergraduate and graduate level in all business majors and minors.

Speed School of Engineering, Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education
This office works with undergraduate and graduate students in all engineering disciplines and is located in the Duthie Center. Co-op is required for all Bachelor of Science engineering majors.

Brandeis Law School, Office of Professional Development
The professional development staff work with all law school students on public service requirements and post-graduate job searches and is located in the Brandeis Law School.

University Career Center (UCC)
Located in the Houchens Building, UCC staff work with students in all other colleges and schools including:

  • Arts & Sciences including Exploratory and Pre-Unit students
  • Dentistry
  • Education & Human Development
  • Medicine - Communicative Disorders and Integrated Programs in Biomedical Sciences
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Public Health & Information Sciences
  • Kent School of Social Work
  • Graduate School – Interdisciplinary majors

The University of Louisville career service offices are ready to assist you in a variety of ways with career advising, career fairs and other events, assistance with your search for opportunities, and a variety of career development resources. Each career center has their own online job platform for students to log in and search opportunities.

The University Career Center also posts all Federal Work Study positions and part-time jobs both on- and off-campus. All students have access to these positions through the University Career Center’s website.

More information on these career centers is at https://louisville.edu/career/about-us/career-centers-at-uofl.

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Chalking Policy

http://louisville.edu/sac/resources/building-policies

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Code of Student Conduct

https://louisville.edu/dos/students/codeofconduct

The Code of Student Conduct is the University of Louisville’s policy regarding non-academic misconduct of students and student organizations. Students have the responsibility to follow all regulations outlined in this policy.

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Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities

https://louisville.edu/dos/students/studentrightsandresponsibilities

A student who chooses to enroll at the University of Louisville becomes a member of this academic community and assumes the obligation for conduct that is compatible with the University’s mission as a public educational institution. The Code of Rights and Responsibilities aligns with and supports the Cardinal Principles. The Rights and Responsibilities is set forth in writing to provide students with general notice of their rights and responsibilities at the University of Louisville.

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Commencement

Please call 502-852-6528 or visit the Commencement website for current information.
Web: https://louisville.edu/commencement

The university holds commencement ceremonies in May and in December. The University-wide ceremony features speakers, awards, and conferring of degrees. Students receiving degrees at the end of the spring term may participate in the May commencement ceremony. Students receiving degrees at the end of the summer and fall term may participate in the December commencement ceremony. For information on the ceremony please visit the Commencement website.

All graduating students must apply for their degrees according to deadlines. https://louisville.edu/registrar/commencement-information.html In order to participate in the commencement ceremony, graduates must order regalia according to deadlines. https://louisville.edu/commencement/ordering

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Community Service

W310 Swain Student Activities Center
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky 40292
502-852-6691
Fax: 502-852-7332
Web: https://louisville.edu/studentinvolvement

Community service is a wonderful way to make new friends, connect to your community and just feel better. If you are interested in volunteering your time, consider such programs as Alternative Service Break trips, Vote Everywhere and MLK Day of Service, which are student-led by the Engage Lead Serve Board. Additional opportunities focused on civic engagement, community service and leadership can be found on Helper Helper. Visit the platform at https://www.helperhelper.com/ and request an account to search service opportunities and begin logging service hours.

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Counseling Center

Student Activities Center
2100 S Floyd St, Suite W204
502-852-6585, FAX 502-852-0291
Hours: MTWRF 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Urgent consultation hours: MTWRF 9AM – 4PM (no appointment needed--walk in or call for more information)
Fall and Spring semester evening hours may vary; call for more information.
Closed on University Holidays and administrative closings, e.g., for inclement weather.
Website: https://louisville.edu/counseling email: coping@louisville.edu

The mission of the Counseling Center is to provide services and programs that support the psychological well-being, holistic development, and retention of University of Louisville students. The Center seeks to promote an environment that is conducive to positive personal growth and educational achievement. We are committed to diversity in the provision of services and in supporting the University community, while honoring the unique needs and concerns of individuals and traditionally underrepresented groups. We are dedicated to achieving excellence in all aspects of service provision, consultation, training, and research.

The University of Louisville Counseling Center provides short-term individual, group, and couples counseling, crisis intervention, and psychological testing (including LD/ADHD assessments). Most services are covered by student fees; psychological testing is provided for an additional fee on a sliding scale. Clinicians are licensed psychologists, social workers, therapists, and counselors; graduate trainees also provide services, under supervision. Our clients seek services for a variety of areas of concern, including psychological, personal/social, academic, and career issues. Currently enrolled students are eligible for a triage at the Center. The triage provider will then determine, along with the student, what form(s) of treatment will best meet their needs. This may include in-person or teletherapy services at our Center or may require a referral to an outside agency. Counseling services are confidential to the limits specified by the law (see our website for more information).

In addition to direct service, Counseling Center professionals provide consultation to faculty and staff members, and participate in outreach, training, advocacy, program development, and research. Our clinicians work in conjunction with the University community to promote a healthy campus environment that maximizes academic success and student retention.

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Credit Union (Student)

Class Act Federal Credit Union
Cardinal Towne
331 West Cardinal Blvd
Louisville, KY 40208
502-964-7575
Web: https://www.classact.org/

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Cultural and Equity Center

Belknap Residence Hall
Louisville, Kentucky 40292
Phone: (502) 852-6656
Fax: (502) 852-0913
Website: https://louisville.edu/culturalcenter

The Cultural Center creates educational opportunities for members of the university community to critically think about their beliefs, values and assumptions as it relates to culture. Our vision is an inclusive and accepting campus climate free of bias and hate where students, faculty, staff, and alumni work together to create positive change in the campus and local community. Under the direction of the Office of Diversity & Equity, the Cultural Center advocates for students, celebrate diverse cultures, engages the campus through social justice education and supports the retention and scholarship of under-represented students.

The Cultural Center hosts a number of signature events and programs including the Graduation Celebration, heritage and identity celebrations, the Early Arrival Program. The office also coordinates a number of student success initiatives supporting underrepresented students including those who identify as Black, multiracial, Latinx and Indigenous. The Center serves as the home base for several student organizations in the Black Student Union, Latinx Student Union, NAACP-UofL Chapter, Society of Porter Scholars, Brothers United and the Black Diamond Choir.

The Cultural and Equity Center is located in the Diversity and Equity Center located in the Belknap Residence Hall.

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Dean of Students Office

W301 Student Activities Center
502-852-5787, FAX 502-852-1429
Hours: M - F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Email: dos@louisville.edu
Web: https://louisville.edu/dos/

The Dean of Students Office provides a variety of support services for our students, including absence notifications, academic grievances, personal crisis assistance, and withdrawals. Additionally, the Office is responsible for maintaining and communicating the Code of Student Conduct and the Code of Students Rights and Responsibilities. As a student at the University of Louisville, you commit to upholding our community standards. Make sure you understand your Rights and Responsibilities, the Code of Student Conduct, the Title IX Student Sexual Misconduct Policy, as well as these Title IX resources.

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Digitial Transformation Center

Belknap Campus
Hours: MTWTF 8AM – 5:00 PM
Email: digtrans@louisville.edu
Web: https://louisville.edu/digital-transformation

The Digital Transformation Center (DTC) at the University of Louisville has a mission to promote and facilitate the adoption of technology-based practices, equipping the next generation of scholars with valuable workforce skills and preparing students for advanced college-level education and future job expectations. As a crucial player in revolutionizing technology access, understanding, design, and utilization, the center fosters digital agility and enhances learning and discovery throughout the commonwealth.

Students can take advantage of a wide range of resources and services offered by the DTC, providing opportunities for workforce upskilling and training. Our one-stop shop website provides free resources to learn digital skills and earn valuable digital credentials, while our monthly newsletter keeps you informed about free initiatives, events, and training opportunities. Twice a year, you can engage directly with our technology vendor partners, including Microsoft, IBM, and LinkedIn Learning, during our popular Taste of Technology event. Join us today and discover the multitude of resources available to you through the Digital Transformation Center: https://louisville.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0dec8876dbffca96f02446e33&id;=f88fbe6650.

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Disability Resource Center

119 Stevenson Hall
502-852-6938, FAX 502-852-0924
Hours: MTWRF 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Web: https://louisville.edu/disability
E-mail: askdrc@louisville.edu

In recognition of disability as an important part of the diversity of our community, the Disability Resource Center fosters an inclusive campus climate through education, service, collaboration, and outreach to the University of Louisville community. We provide support for students with documented disabilities by promoting equal access to all programs and services. The population of students with disabilities on our campus includes students with sensory impairments, mobility impairments, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities, Autism spectrum disorders, mental health conditions, chronic health conditions, and a wide range of other disabilities. Students are encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center to establish eligibility for services and to discuss specific accommodation needs.

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Drug-Free Schools and Crime Awareness, Campus Security Information Report 1993, and Communities Act Amendments of 1989

https://louisville.edu/dos/students/drug-free-schools-and-communities-act

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Employee Relations and Compliance

https://louisville.edu/hr/employeerelations

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Engage Lead Serve Board (ELSB)

W310 Student Activities Center,
502-852-4333, Fax 502-852-7332

The Engage Lead Serve Board (ELSB) is the service branch of the Student Government Association. ELSB’s mission is to foster an inclusive community that encourages individuals to evaluate their social location and role to society through compassionate service, activity community engagement and intentional leadership. ELSB is comprised of five committees focused on a variety of social issues and five programs (Service Programs, Vote Everywhere, Cards LEAD, Advance UofL, and the Commonwealth Credit Union Cardinal Cupboard). Students interested in contacting ELSB can reach them at ELSBEDIR@louisville.edu.

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

https://louisville.edu/counsel/ferpa-1/guidelines-to-protect-the-privacy-of-student-records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (sometimes referred to as the Buckley Amendment, but more often by its acronym, FERPA) affords students certain rights concerning their education records. Under FERPA, UofL students have the right

  • to inspect and review their education records;
  • to seek to have their records amended; and
  • to have some control over the disclosure of information from their records.

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Fort Knox Center

Fort Knox Campus
Bldg. 65, 31 Warehouse Street, room 205
Fort Knox, KY 40292
502-852-6444 FAX 502-852-7706
email: milconstu@louisville.edu
web: https://louisville.edu/military-connected-students

The Fort Knox Campus is part of the Center for Military-Connected Students. It serves as the institution’s principal liaison with Fort Knox, is the institution’s point of contact for military Tuition Assistance (TA) for all branches, and for residency coding actions for the reduced military tuition rate. The College of Education and Human Development offers upper division and graduate course work on an evening schedule. Degree programs include B.S. Organizational Leadership and Learning and M.S. Human Resource and Organization Development. Schedules are published in the regular course schedule and separately by the Fort Knox Campus. Courses primarily support the Fort Knox and surrounding communities but are open to all UofL students through normal registration procedures. Tuition is capped at $250 per semester hour for all undergraduate courses taught on Fort Knox. Student services support and computer lab access are available to local area students.

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Fraternity and Sorority Life

W310 Student Activities Center,
502-852-0316, FAX 852-7332
Hours: M - F 9:00 AM - 5 PM
Web: https://louisville.edu/involvement/fsl

Since 1921, fraternities and sororities at the University of Louisville have been a core component of the undergraduate college experience. Nearly 1,500 undergraduate students are members of 33 fraternities and sororities at the University of Louisville. Fraternity and sorority members excel academically, hold leadership positions within their chapters and across the campus, raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable causes each year, and are more likely to graduate from UofL. After joining a fraternity or sorority, members report gaining a feeling of belonging on campus, a support system, confidence, and academic help among many other benefits. Visit our website to learn more about how to join.

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Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium

https://www.louisville.edu/planetarium

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Hazing and Initiation Activities Policy

The University is dedicated to promoting a safe and healthy campus environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. As such, the University does not tolerate hazing.

As required by KRS 164.375, the University has adopted a policy prohibiting hazing activities that applies to the conduct of students, faculty and staff, as well as visitors, other licensees and invitees on campus.

Hazing. Engagement, encouragement, or facilitation, by any organization or by any individual on behalf of an organization or group (recognized or not recognized by the university), or visitor within the University of Louisville community in any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health; creates an atmosphere of servitude; involves dangerous, demeaning, or ridiculing activities; involves forced consumption of alcohol, drugs or other object; for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition of continued membership in, a group or organization. The express or implied consent of the individual will not be a defense.

Violation of this policy by any student or student group will subject the individual and/or student group to the Student Code of Conduct https://louisville.edu/dos/students/codeofconduct. University faculty or staff, are subject to disciplinary action under the provision of the Redbook.

Violations of this policy are subject to referral to appropriate University, and law enforcement officials, as well as to regional and national affiliated offices, for action or prosecution.

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Helper Helper

Helper Helper is the University’s platform used to find, coordinate, and track community service hours. If students are looking to find one-time service opportunities or look for a community partner to volunteer with regularly Helper Helper is here to help. Students who report more than 100 hours in Helper Helper will qualify for the Presidents Volunteer Service Award. To Request a Helper Helper account send an email to https://www.helperhelper.com/.

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University of Louisville History

https://louisville.edu/about/history

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Information Centers

If you're calling U of L for information about telephone listings, campus telephone operators can help you 24 hours a day at 502-852-5555.
Website: https://louisville.edu/infocenters

North Information Center 502-852-6565
2000 S. First Street
M - F 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on weekends and University holidays
Tammy Lawson, Manager

West Information Center 502-852-6571
2307 South Third Street
M - F 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on weekends and University holidays
Tammy Lawson, Manager

Center Services:

  • Visitor services
  • Parking information
  • General UofL contacts and information
  • One-day visitor parking permit
  • One-day replacement parking permit
  • Belknap Campus tours
  • Maps Lost & Found
  • Metro Louisville general information

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Information Technology Services

Miller Information Technology Center
Belknap Campus
Phone: 502-852-6621
ITS HelpDesk: 502-852-7997
Web: https://www.louisville.edu/its

Information Technology Services (ITS) enables the academic, business, research and technology mission of the University of Louisville. We proactively support UofL’s pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research and innovation, clinical and health care, and community and global engagement.

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Use of Intellectual Property

https://louisville.edu/policies/policies-and-procedures/pageholder/pol-intellectual-property-policy-1

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Interfaith Center

Web: https://louisville.edu/religion/

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International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Jouett Hall 502-852-6604
Hours: MTWRF 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
E-Mail: isss@louisville.edu
Web: http://louisville.edu/internationalcenter/isss

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) is located on the second floor of Jouett Hall. The office promotes international student and scholar success through support, advising, and advocacy for international students. The office provides advising on immigration, cross-cultural, and personal matters, as well as fostering an inclusive environment through educational, social, and cross-cultural programming.

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International Service Learning Program

W310 Student Activities Center
502-852-6934, FAX 502-852-7332
Hours: MTWRF 8:30 AM – 5:00PM
Web: https://louisville.edu/islp

The International Service Learning Program facilitates educational experiences in which students engage in activities to address human and community needs while being guided through structured itineraries designed to promote student learning and development. This interdisciplinary program contributes to campus internationalization by infusing the classroom with cross-cultural engagement that prepares students to be more receptive to global and comparative perspectives.

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The LGBT Center

120 E Brandeis Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40292
https://louisville.edu/lgbt

The University of Louisville LGBT Center is committed to dismantling cisheteropatriarchy and other systems of oppression. We strive to affirm LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty through an anti-racist lens, rooted in social justice and intersectionality.

The Center offers:

  • Leadership opportunities and support through our student groups: SHADES, Cardinal Drag Haus, Fellowship of Christian Queers, HSC Pride, Lambda Law Caucus, SAGA, Speed Spectrum, and RNbow Pride
  • Participation and involvement through our programs: Pride Month, Trans Week of Visibility, Lavender Graduation, and Affirming Healthcare Series
  • Rustin Living Learning Community
  • Scholarships
  • Coaching and support services

The HSC office works with the schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Public Health and Information Sciences and provides expertise to train future health care providers while also supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. A curriculum infusion project, training on health and wellness for LGBTQ+ patients, Pride Month events, and a vibrant student organization are pillars of the work we do at the HSC. The office is located in the A Building, Room 209C/D.

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Lost and Found

https://louisville.edu/sac/forms/lostandfound

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The Louisville Cardinal

https://www.louisvillecardinal.com

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UofL Print and Mail Services, powered by Canon

Belknap Print and Mail Services
Swain Student Activities Center W119
Counter Services: Hours: M - F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Package Locker Lobby: Open during regular posted hours for the SAC
Phone: 502-852-6661

HSC Campus: Print Services and Mail Services
School of Dentistry, Room 54
Hours: M - F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: 502-852-5287

Web: https://louisville.edu/printandmail
Email: ulprint@louisville.edu
UofL Print and Mail Services, operated by Canon Solutions America provides printing and mailing services for the University community.

Print Anywhere for Student Printing
Student mobile printing and Print Anywhere, which allows a student to send a print job from wherever they are and retrieve it from their personal secured print queue at any Canon print device on campus.

How Student Printing Works:

  • First, send a print job in one of these ways:
    • From a university computer, select one of the PrintAnywhere drivers from the printer list.
    • Email an attachment to BWprint@louisville.edu or CLRprint@louisville.edu.
    • From inside the louisville.edu network, upload a file to your Print Central dashboard.
  • Then, retrieve your print job:
    • Find any Canon print device with a PrintAnywhere label
    • Swipe your Cardinal Card or log in using your UofL username and password (Add cash to your card at vending stations or through the Cardinal Cash web portal.)
    • Select the job you want from your personal, secure print queue and print it out

Mail Services

Services offered:

  • Incoming Mail and Package Services for students living in university housing
  • Postage Stamps available for purchase
  • Outgoing Mail Services – Parcel & Letter Mail via USPS
  • Prepaid Label Drop-off location – for UPS & USPS package shipping
  • Limited Priority Mail Packaging is available at our counter
  • Outgoing Mail is picked up at 3pm – Monday – Friday

Student Mail:
Students residing in university housing on the Belknap Campus will pick up their mail and packages at the UofL Print and Mail Services Center in the Swain Student Activities Center in the Herman and Heddy Kurz Pavilion wing in room W119.

We are provided the student’s legal name by the university housing, to avoid delivery delays, all student mail should be addressed as follows:

Student’s Legal First and Last Name (no nicknames or preferred names)
Student ID Number
Residence Hall Name
2100 S. Floyd St, Suite W119
Louisville, KY 40292-0001 (40208)

For packages shipping via Amazon, UPS, FedEx, or DHL, you must use zip code 40208 to avoid delays and potential fees from the carrier.

Any letters or packages we receive with a nickname, preferred name or parent’s name, or without a name, will be held behind the counter for five (5) business days. Tracking information and written approval to release if not in the student’s name will be required to pick up misaddressed mail and packages. No notification is sent on items received with incorrect or missing information. A photo Student ID, Drivers License or Passport is required for pick-up. We cannot accept a photograph of identification.

Letter Mail
Letter and magazine mail can be picked up at the counter Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with Student ID. Students will not receive notification for letter mail. We recommend students check their mail at minimum once every seven (7) days. Letter mail is held for 10 days, unclaimed mail will then be returned to the original sender.

Packages
Package delivery will be through our parcel locker system. Parcels received for students will be placed in lockers and an email and/or text will be sent to the student’s UofL email address and cell phone on file with student housing. Packages are processed as they are received from each carrier, please allow 24 hours* for this email notification from ulprint@louisville.edu.

Students will receive a code to open the locker and retrieve their parcel. Lockers are accessible during normal SAC posted hours. Oversize parcels will be kept behind the counter and can picked up during posted business hours. All Packages will be held for Five (5) business days, with the exception of packages containing perishable food. Perishable Food Boxes (Hello Fresh, other meal prep services), will be held for 48 hours, as we do not offer any refrigerated facilities. Unclaimed Packages will be returned to the original sender via the original carrier, unless otherwise directed by the sender. We do not offer forwarding services. Accommodations for students with disabilities are available upon request.

We only accept packages sent through Standard Mail and Package Delivery Services (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon and LaserShip). We DO NOT ACCEPT deliveries from Local Florists, Pharmacies, DoorDash, UberEats, Best Buy, Walmart or any other same day quick ship services.

Packages shipped through UPS, FedEx, DHL, Amazon & LaserShip are delivered directly to campus by the shipping carrier. United States Postal Service (USPS) shipped packages will show delivered up to 5 days prior to the actual delivery to campus.

For time sensitive mail/packages, we recommend these be shipped through UPS or FedEx. Do not send time sensitive mail through the USPS. USPS mail sent to the university is handled as business mail, unlike residential mail it can be delayed by up to 5 business days prior to delivery on campus and is not recommended for time sensitive mail. Our office is closed on Saturday, Sunday and on all university holidays and we follow the university in-climate weather announced closures & delay schedule. We do not accept deliveries outside of our normal business hours.

All inquiries regarding student mail must be made in person or in writing by the named recipient. We are unable to release any information regarding student mail over the phone to parents, roommates, friends, partners or spouses.

Printing Services

The Print and Mail Center offers full commercial production printing services through our on campus digital print center or via our team of local contracted vendors. From large-scale marketing campaigns to a single research poster, every project is approached with a high level of attention to detail and brand consistency. Visit us for help and expert advice from our Canon print professionals.

Print Storefront: https://printing.louisville.edu/login

Services Offered:

Full-Service Printing

  • Postcards and flyers
  • Invitations
  • Envelopes
  • Brochures
  • Booklets
  • Labels
  • Promotional Items
  • And more...

Wide Format

  • Research posters
  • Banners
  • Yard signs
  • Canvas and fine-art printing
  • Sizes up to 44” wide

Finishing

  • Saddle binding
  • Folding
  • Coil binding
  • Lamination
  • Cutting
  • Embossing and foil stamping
  • Die cutting

Direct Mail Fulfillment

  • Addressing services and other variable-data printing
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    Maps

    Campus Maps

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    Meal Plans

    https://louisville.campusdish.com

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    Metropolitan College

    LL03 Houchens Building
    Hours: M-R 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; F By appointment only
    Phone: 502-852-2749
    Email: askmetro@kctcs.edu
    Web: https://www.metro-college.com/

    Metropolitan College (MC) is a joint venture between the University of Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College and UPS. This nationally recognized partnership provides access to a tuition-free post-secondary education for undergraduate students and outstanding employment opportunities. To participate in the program as a UofL student, you must be admissible to the university and meet one of the following Metropolitan College admission requirements: 1) cumulative 3.0 high school GPA or greater and a 21 ACT/1060 SAT composite or Superscore, 2) Cumulative 3.3 high school GPA or greater, no ACT/SAT test score submitted to UofL, or 3) Earned 60 or more transferable college credits or have earned an associate degree. A strong student services component is built into the MC program to assist students as they manage working at UPS while balancing school and personal life. In addition, MC provides comprehensive career counseling services tailored to each student's needs to facilitate effective career exploration and planning.

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    Metroversity

    http://metroversity.org/registration

    UofL Metroversity information:

    https://louisville.edu/registrar/registration/registration-specific/specific-registration-information/#metroversity

    Metroversity is an option in Spring and Fall semesters only. There is no Summer Metroversity program. U of L students going to other schools in the Metroversity system must:

    1. Register for a minimum of 12 hours, of which no more than 6 credit hours (or up to 8 hours, if two 4 hour courses) may be taken away from U of L.
    2. Obtain the Metroversity form from the Registrar’s Office at U of L.
    3. Complete the Metroversity Form and have it approved by your advisor or department chairman and your Dean’s Office or Advising Center.
    4. Obtain the signature of the U of L Registrar.
    5. Register for all your courses including your Metroversity course(s). Metroversity subjects are listed as separate sections under the subject “Metroversity.”
    6. Complete registration at the visiting institution as directed by your host registrar.

    Students Visiting U of L

    Your eligibility for classes is determined by available class space. You must:

    1. Obtain all necessary signatures on your Metroversity Form from your home school. No more than 6 credit hours (or up to 8 hours if two 4 hour courses) may be taken at U of L.
    2. You must bring your completed form to the Registrar’s Office located in the Houchens Building, Room 31, from August 21-25 for Fall 2023 or January 8-12, 2024 for Spring 2024 to ensure processing (provided space is available).
    3. Special course or lab fees are the responsibility of the student and must be paid when the registration form is submitted.

    The University reserves the right to limit participation in the Metroversity program. For more information visit Kentuckiana Metroversity at: https://metroversity.org/registration.

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    Center for Military-Connected Students Office of Military and Veteran Student Services

    Houchens Building, LL32
    502-852-6442
    Hours: Mon – Fri; 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    WEB: https://louisville.edu/military-connected-students
    Email: milconstu@louisville.edu

    The Center serves as the institution’s focal point for efforts supporting military-connected students. It creates a culture of trust and connectedness across the campus community to promote well-being and success for military-connected students. It connects military-connected students with campus and community resources, and it enables military-connected students to connect with each other. The Department of Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official is part of the CFMCS.

    CFMCS is in Brodschi Hall, between Ekstrom Library and the Brandeis Law School. The first floor has a military-connected student lounge, quiet study space, meeting room, wellness room, two ADA compliant restrooms and shower. The second floor has CFMCS staff offices, meeting space, and hotel office space.

    Among the functions the Center perform, include:

    • Undergraduate admissions actions for currently serving members, veterans and dependents using VA education benefits
    • Advocacy and assistance for Graduate admissions
    • Advising and processing of VA Education benefits
    • Military Tuition Assistance (TA) processing
    • Residency coding for military-connected students
    • Training and outreach to faculty and staff concerning military-connected student issues
    • Military transfer credit
    • Withdrawals due to deployments or call to active-duty status
    • Referrals to service agencies
    • Student rights and responsibilities

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    Mission and Vision Statements

    https://louisville.edu/about

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    Non-Academic Grievance Procedure

    https://louisville.edu/provost/redbook/contents.html/chap6.html#ART6.8

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    Off Campus Student Services

    Office of Student Involvement
    W310 Swain Student Activities Center
    University of Louisville
    Phone: 502-852-6691
    Fax 502-852-7332
    Web: https://louisville.edu/involvement/student-organizations/off-campus

    Off Campus Student Services provides services and support for off campus students at the University of Louisville. Whether you are enrolling in one class or embarking on a new career, the Office of Student Involvement provides a friendly, supportive environment where students may come for information, advocacy, or a place to study or relax. Sign in to EngageUofL (https://louisville.edu/engage) to connect to campus activities right away!

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    Parking and Transportation Services

    Belknap Campus
    Floyd Street Garage
    2126 S. Floyd Street, Suite 100
    502-852-PARK(7275)
    FAX 502-852-6680
    Website: https://louisville.edu/parking

    Belknap Campus Shuttle (TARC Route #94)
    Operates from 6:40am - 9:40pm Monday - Thursday
    6:40am to 7:40pm on Friday when classes are in session

    Health Sciences Center Campus
    Chestnut Street Parking Garage
    414 East Chestnut Street
    502-852-5112
    FAX 502-852-1622
    Hours: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 1 - 2 PM)

    Health Sciences Center Campus Shuttle
    Operates 6:00am-9:00pm Monday-Friday

    Any motor vehicle parked on University property, other than in paid meter spaces and designated pay parking locations, must display a valid University of Louisville parking permit. The Parking Offices issue parking permits, accept parking fine payments, provide a motorist assistance (MAP) program for minor vehicle problems such as flat tires, battery, keys locked in vehicle. An evening campus mobility service (Cardinal Cruiser) is also provided to assist individuals to and from their vehicles. The service is provided through University Police from dusk until dawn, seven days a week simply dialing 852-6111. Parking rules and regulations are published annually, and posted on the Parking and Transportation Services website, and serve as guidelines for parking on campus.

    Replacement permits, for one-day, may be obtained from either of the Parking Offices. Persons with accessible parking needs should contact the Parking Office. A University accessible parking permit is required to park on campus in H/C designated spaces. A number of alternative transportation programs are offered at the University. You can view these alternative transportation programs at https://louisville.edu/sustainability. Contact the Parking Office at 852-7803 for campus events requiring special parking accommodations two weeks in advance of the event.

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    The Passport Place @ UofL

    Jouett Hall (Lower Level)
    Hours: MTWR 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, F 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Phone: 502-852-0300
    E-Mail: passportoffice@louisville.edu
    Web: https://louisville.edu/internationalcenter/passport

    The Passport Place at UofL is located on the lower level of Jouett Hall. The Passport Place is authorized to accept Passport applications from eligible U.S. citizens on behalf of the Department of State.

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    Reaffirmation of Commitment to Equal Educational & Employment Opportunity

    https://louisville.edu/hr/employeerelations/eeo-affirmative-action

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    REACH (Resources for Academic Achievement)

    Resources for Academic Achievement (REACH) is the university’s centralized academic support unit for undergraduate students. REACH conducts multiple services and programs from the Belknap Academic Classroom Building (BACB), Ekstrom Library, and the Academic & Leadership Center (JB Speed 107).

    These academic support services and retention programs offer students the opportunity to better prepare and adapt to college life and to improve their academic skills and performance in college courses. REACH’s mission statement, values statement, goals, and annual reports are available on the REACH website. .

    COLLEGE TRANSITION & WORKSHOPS

    Academic Coaching helps students who want to improve their academic and self-management skills, such as time management, organization, test taking, study skills, and life skills. Students develop personalized goals and work with our coaches to develop self-advocacy and become independent, life-long learners. Learn more on our Academic Coaching website.

    CLEP REACH provides tutoring support for students who are interested in taking a CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) test to earn college credit. Over 33 tests are offered. These subject tests and information on taking them at UofL’s Testing Services can be found at https://louisville.edu/testing/clep.

    Special Topics in Supplemented College Reading (GEN 105) (BACB 248) helps first-time, first-year, and transfer students with less than 24 credit hours who are admitted to the university with identified college reading deficiencies. Under Kentucky state law, identified students are required to register for a section of GEN 105 (2 credit hours) in their first college semester. Find more information on GEN 105 on the REACH website.

    The Hackademic Series, available to all UofL students, are 50-minute workshops that help students develop effective academic strategies and skills (e.g., mindset, developing grit, time management, studying smarter, note-taking, textbook reading, test-taking, preparing for finals, and becoming a disciplined student). The Hackademic Series is offered both online and on-site. All first-year students can find these interactive, online modules in their Blackboard Organizations (named the Online Hackademic Series by REACH).

    SmartCards provides invaluable, online financial success resources through fun, interactive, and dynamic content. You'll receive a personalized plan with recommendations on content to help you with financial decision making. Explore the wide array of SmartCard content on our website.

    Graduate Exam Preparation Workshops are offered for free through our partnership with The Princeton Review. Workshops and free, full-length practice tests are available for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, and OAT. Interested students may also receive tutoring for CLEP, a national testing program designed to help students earn college credit for selected general education courses. Graduate Exam Preparation Workshop registration is required.

    ARTS & SCIENCES, HUMANITIES, & MUSIC SUPPORT

    The Learning Resource Center (BACB 248 and 250)
    Scheduled Tutoring offers students small group tutoring sessions each week for many 100-, 200-, and some 300-level courses. These sessions provide guided study and review of course material. Tutoring sessions are scheduled for 60-minute recurring, weekly sessions. Online tutoring sessions are also available, and scheduled drop-in hours are available for select science lab courses, select languages, and other courses. Find more information about scheduling on the REACH website.

    Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) provides weekly class and exam review sessions for specific courses that are historically difficult for students. PAL facilitators work closely with the faculty of these courses to integrate how to learn with what to learn. PAL is voluntary and free, with sessions designed to assist small and large groups of students. Find more information about Peer Assisted Learning on the REACH website.

    Structured Learning Assistance (SLA) embeds multiple peer tutors into 5 key STEM classes (BIOL 240, CHEM 105, CHEM 201, MATH 111, and MATH 180). SLAs help faculty with active learning and application exercises in the classroom as well as providing tutoring sessions each week.

    Individual Tutoring is available for students who have documented physical or learning disabilities and need accommodated tutoring sessions. Documentation must be provided to REACH from the Disability Resource Center at the time of a student’s request. Students receive individualized tutoring and additional tutoring time in scheduled onsite or online appointments each week. Find more information on tutoring on the REACH website.

    Language Conversation Tables offer students conversation opportunities for practice in speaking a new language. Tables vary each semester, but may include Spanish, French, Arabic, ASL, German, and others. These sessions offer additional practice to prepare for the classroom and real-world scenarios. Available tables and meeting schedules are available on the REACH website.

    MATHEMATICS SUPPORT

    The Math Resource Center (MRC, BACB 241) offers drop-in and online tutoring to students enrolled in most 100- and 200-level university mathematics courses, including Special Topics in College Mathematics courses (GEN 103 and GEN 104). Resources include knowledgeable tutors, a mini-computer lab for mathematics software, and web-based instruction. Find more information on mathematics tutoring on the REACH website.

    Special Topics in College Mathematics (GEN 103 and GEN 104) are three credit hour intervention courses in mathematics that are offered through REACH Math Resources. These courses are designed for students who are not eligible to take the mathematics or quantitative reasoning course required for their intended major/program (due to ACT or SAT math sub-scores or math placement test scores). GEN 103 (for non-STEM majors) or GEN 104 (for STEM majors) are computer-based courses that focus on pre-algebra and algebra topics--such as linear equations and factoring--and utilize an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. Successful completion of GEN 103 and/or GEN 104 is required for students to progress to the mathematics and/or quantitative reasoning courses required for their program. More information on intervention coursework is available on the REACH website.

    The Math Xcelerator Program offers students who place into GEN 103 or GEN 104 a free, three-week intensive review during the summer. Students qualify if their ACT math sub-score is between 0-18, SAT math sub-score is between 0-490, or their Accuplacer score is between 200-262. Successful completion of the program reduces the amount of intervention coursework for the fall semester.

    The Speed Calculus Preview Program is a fee-based summer program designed for first-year engineering students. Although students may be referred to this program based on their standardized test scores, it is highly recommended to all admitted engineering students prior to their first fall semester. This program provides an advanced algebra review to help students prepare for calculus in the J.B. Speed School of Engineering.

    COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

    The REACH Ekstrom Tutoring location (first floor learning commons) offers scheduled and drop-in tutoring and test reviews for select College of Business courses (e.g., Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Marketing). Additionally, we help students understand the most common technologies used on campus including Microsoft Office Suite products, Blackboard, ULink, email, and basic computer operations. To learn about services, times, and locations, go to https://reach.louisville.edu/ and select “click here to see if REACH offers support for your course.”

    SPEED SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

    REACH provides drop-in and scheduled tutoring support through the Academic & Leadership Center (J.B. Speed 107). Supported Engineering courses often include Bioengineering, Chemical, Computer, Computer Science, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical. To learn about services, times, and locations, go to https://reach.louisville.edu/ and select “click here to see if REACH offers support for your course.”

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    Recognized Student Organization (RSO)

    W310 Student Activities Center and Red Barn RSO Resource Center
    502-852-0317
    Hours: MTWRF 10:00AM – 6:00PM
    Web: https://louisville.edu/involvement/student-organizations

    The University of Louisville hosts over 400 student organizations covering a wide variety of student interest. These groups provide a wonderful opportunity to become involved in campus life and to connect with other students on campus.

    Student Involvement oversees all Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) on campus and assists with the formation of new groups, leadership training, new member intake and the planning of numerous campus events. The staff is available to consult with individuals and organizations to help them succeed and get involved.

    All students as able to access our RSO resource, EngageUofL, through https://louisville.campuslabs.com/engage/. Create an account and get started!

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    George J. Howe Red Barn

    Red Barn Programs Office
    Mailing Address: W310 Student Activities Center
    For Red Barn Information call 502-852-7467 or 502-852-0321.
    Website: https://louisville.edu/sac/space/red-barn

    The Red Barn is a multipurpose facility for educational, cultural, social and educational events sponsored by students, alumni and University groups. The Red Barn established in 1969, is now the home of the Red Barn Programs Office. The Red Barn Programs Office is also responsible for raising money to provide scholarships and emergency awards for U of L students and program funds for U of L student groups through four endowed programs which are the: Harold Adams Memorial Scholarship Fund, the Red Barn Alumni Association (RBAA) including the Florence M. Strickler Endowment and the RBAA Endowment, the Dennis C. Golden Torchbearer Program including the Dennis C. Golden Torchbearer Endowment and the George J. Howe Endowment and the George J. Howe Student Leadership Gift Account. The Red Barn is available for use by recognized student organizations and departments on a first come, first serve basis. The Red Barn can also be used for private events, including wedding receptions.

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    Registrar's Office

    31 Houchens Building,
    (502) 852-6522, FAX (502) 852-7088
    Hours: M-F 9 AM to 5 PM.
    Website: https://louisville.edu/registrar/
    Email: regoff@louisville.edu

    This office is responsible for registration, drop/add, class schedule information, Undergraduate catalog, academic records, official and unofficial transcripts, enrollment certifications and degree verifications, recording of grades, visiting student letters, and diplomas.

    When a student drops below a full-time course load, his/her eligibility for financial aid or participation in athletics may be jeopardized. Health insurance may also be affected. Change of address may be done via ULINK or in person. Name changes require appropriate documentation (updated social security card, Visa, etc.), a photo ID and signature authorizing the name change.

    Grades:
    Grades and class information are available via the student’s ULINK account.

    Schedule of Classes:
    https://htmlaccess.louisville.edu/classSchedule/setupSearchClassSchedule.cfm

    Transcripts:
    Official transcripts may be obtained from the Registrar's Office (31 Houchens Building) upon written request. Students may submit their requests over the web via ULINK. A fee is charged for this service. Upon graduation, a student is eligible to receive one free official transcript. Unofficial transcripts can be viewed via ULINK.

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    Religious Holy Days and Observances

    https://louisville.edu/calendars/work-restricted-religious-holy-days

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    Residency Classification

    Please visit the residency web site for current information.
    Web: https://louisville.edu/residency

    Residency Determination for Admission and Tuition Purposes

    KRS164.020(8) requires the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to determine tuition and approve the minimum qualifications for admission to a state supported postsecondary education institution and authorizes the Council to set different tuition amounts for residents of Kentucky and for nonresidents. The administrative regulation, 13 KAR 2:045, establishes the procedure and guidelines for determining the residency status of a student who is seeking admission to, and who is enrolled at, a state-supported postsecondary education institution. Students who wish to seek a change in their initial residency determination may file an appeal for review of residency status with the Registrar’s Office. An application for review must include completed affidavit and verifiable documentation. Applications for review will be considered in accordance with the Kentucky administrative regulation 13 KAR 2:045. The appeal must be submitted according to the published deadlines. The affidavit, state regulation, university policy, deadlines, and instructions may be found and printed from the residency web site or may be obtained from all Offices of Admission and the Registrar’s Office (Houchens 31).

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    University of Louisville Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) Event Policy & Guidelines

    https://louisville.edu/dos/students/studentorganizations/alcohol-policy

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    Advice and Tips to Avoid Being Scammed

    College students are a vulnerable population for scammers. There are scams that have been created specifically to target the college population. Scammers want you to make decisions in a hurry, and they might even threaten you once they have your money. Before you give up your money or personal information to anyone, slow down, check out the story, do an online search, consult an expert, or discuss it with a family member or friend.

    Below are some tips and warning signs to avoid being victimized by a scam:

    1. To avoid scam attempts — Never give out your personal information (name, address, date of birth, banking account information, user name, password, or social security number) to anyone unless you are 100% sure of the entity being a legitimate organization or financial institution. Make sure you always log into a website by going directly to the organization’s URL, and always check the address bar to make sure you have not been redirected to a copycat site as part of a fraud. Whenever in doubt, contact the company directly, and if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
    2. Free Public Wi-Fi — Whenever using an unsecured connection, never login to sensitive sites, like your bank account. Additionally, using password protection software and encryption can also make your activities harder to track.
    3. Behavior blackmail — Always be mindful of your behavior and surroundings. Make sure you do not upload sensitive pictures or videos to social media sites that may be a bit reckless, embarrassing, or harmful to your reputation. Scam artists prey on vulnerable situations; they access this information and use it as a tactic for blackmailing students to extort money.
    4. Fake credit card or financial scams — Be aware of credit card or financial loan solicitations that are received through email or phone calls. Scammers are using these methods as a tactic to gain access to your valuable personal information. Never respond to any phone or email solicitation attempts for these offers. If the offer sounds too good to be true, it most likely is a fraud. If you are looking for loans to pay educational expenses, consult the University of Louisville’s Financial Aid Office or reputable loan providers. Never give out your personal information to any unknown source.
    5. Advance fee scams — If you are presented with an offer that requires you to pay an upfront fee to receive funds or services in return, do not respond to the email or immediately discontinue the phone call. Solicitations for upfront fees are most likely coming from a fraudster; do not provide any upfront payment or personal information.
    6. Never deposit a check and wire money back — By law, banks must make funds from deposited checks available within days, uncovering a fake check can sometimes take weeks. If a check you deposit turns out to be a fake, you are responsible for repaying the bank.
    7. Spot imposters — Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, a family member, a charity, or a company you do business with on regular basis. Never send money or give out personal information in response to an unexpected request whether it comes as a text, a phone call, or an email.
    8. Hang up on robocalls — If you answer the phone and hear a recorded sales pitch, hang up and report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/robocalls. These calls are illegal, and often the products are bogus. Do not press 1 to speak to a person or to be taken off the list. That could lead to more calls.
    9. Be skeptical about free trial offers — Some companies use free trials to sign you up for products and bill you every month until you cancel. Before you agree to a free trial, research the company and read the cancellation policy. Always review your monthly bank statement for charges you do not recognize.
    10. Sign up for free scam alerts from the FTC. Get the latest tips and advice about scams sent right to your inbox.

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    Student Activities Board

    Student Activities Center W310
    502-852-6691
    Web: https://louisville.edu/involvement/leadership/sab
    EngageUofL portal: https://louisville.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/student-activities-board

    The purpose of the SAB is to provide social, multicultural, recreational, and educational activities which are sensitive to and serve the needs of the entire campus and surrounding community, with an emphasis on the student body. Such activities include the Floyd Theater movies, comedy shows, daytime activities, concerts, and homecoming festivities. Any student can become involved with the Student Activities Board, for its membership is open to all students at UofL. It provides an excellent chance to become involved in campus life and a chance to meet your fellow students and administrators. The Student Activities Board coordinates and produces all of its own events. Experience can be gained in booking bands, comedians, and movies; planning events as well as vast technical endeavors. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Student Activities Board or co-sponsoring an event with us, email us at sabmain@louisville.edu or stop by the Student Activities Center W310.

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    Student Activities Center Administration

    http://louisville.edu/sac/resources/building-policies

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    Student Affairs Administration

    Dr. Michael Mardis
    Vice President for Student Affairs, Dean of Students
    W301 Student Activities Center
    (502) 852-5787
    FAX (502) 852-1429
    EMAIL: dos@louisville.edu

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    Student-Athletes, Certification of Academic Requirements

    The Registrar’s Office certifies the completion of academic requirements set forth in Bylaw 14 of the NCAA Operating Bylaws as published in the NCAA Manual. Status reports are provided to the Athletics Department, not directly to the student-athlete.

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    Student Computer Accounts

    https://louisville.edu/admissions/activate

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    Student Councils

    https://louisville.edu/dos/students/sga

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    Student Discipline

    W301 Student Activities Center
    502-852-5787, FAX 502-852-1429
    Hours: M - F 8:00 AM - 5 PM
    Web: https://louisville.edu/dos

    The primary purpose for the imposition of non-academic discipline in the University setting is to protect and preserve a quality educational environment in the campus community. The University's Code of Student Conduct is set forth in writing to give students general notice of non-academic prohibited conduct, behavioral expectations, and protections afforded under the Code. The Dean of Students administers the imposition of non-academic student discipline in the University setting as it pertains to the Code of Student Conduct. Anyone wishing to report an alleged incident of non-academic misconduct may make such a report in writing to the University Police or the Dean of Students Office (W301, SAC).

    Days and hours of operation are subject to change. Please call number listed or 852-5555 for current information.

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    Student Financial Aid Office

    110 Houchens Building
    502-852-5511, FAX 502-852-0182
    Hours: We provide walk-in counseling to both current and prospective students Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. On Thursdays, the office and call center (502-852-5511) will be open from 10:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    Web: https://louisville.edu/financialaid/

    This office disburses over 300 million dollars in aid annually to U of L students from a variety of financial aid programs. These programs include grants, scholarships, part-time employment in the form of Federal Work-Study, and loans.

    This office disburses over 120 million dollars in aid annually to U of L students from a variety of financial aid programs. These programs include grants, scholarships, part-time employment in the form of Federal Work-Study, and loans.

    On ULINK students may view items they need to complete from their To-Do-List and view and adjust their financial aid. Students should frequently check their university email for important financial aid announcements regarding their eligibility.

    Students may come in our office for counseling, which is available on a walk-in basis or by appointment.

    Students should utilize our Call Center (852-5511) for general information and questions regarding their financial aid status and awards. If needed, students may then be referred to a counselor for specialized assistance on the phone.

    Days and hours of operation are subject to change. Please call number listed or 852-5555 for current information.

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    Student Government Association (SGA)

    W310 Student Activities Center

    Web: https://louisville.edu/dos/students/sga/
    Hours: MTWRF 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Health Sciences Campus (HSC)
    29 B Bldg. 852-5041

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    Student Grievance Officer

    The Student Grievance Officer is responsible for informing students of their rights and obligations under the University grievance procedures that have been established (see Redbook). The Student Grievance Officer shall seek to resolve informally as many grievances as possible. Grievances may involve both academic and nonacademic issues.

    Dr. Joy Hart
    joy.hart@louisville.edu

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    Student Leadership Programs

    W310 Swain Student Activities Center
    University of Louisville
    Louisville, Kentucky 40292
    Phone: 502-852-6691
    Fax:502-852-7332
    Web: Student Leadership Programs

    In the Office of Student Involvement, we believe everyone is a leader and we have a variety of offerings. Students interested in serving as a student leader should consider applying for organizations such as the Student Activities Board, Engage Lead Serve Board, and Student Organization Advisory Board. The focus of all these groups is to develop your skills and training for leadership, as well as assist other students in finding ways to get involved on campus. Additional program opportunities can be found on the Student Leadership Programs portal in Engage.

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    Student Orientation Staff (SOS)

    Office of Admissions, Houchens LL32
    Phone Number 502-852-7276
    Fax Number 502-852-6526
    Email: orient@louisville.edu
    Web: Become an SOSer

    This staff is hired each year to help direct summer orientation programs for new students. They work with these students in a variety of areas including small groups, academic advising and overall acclimation to the University. Candidates must be in good academic and judicial standing (minimum GPA 2.8) and have a desire to help new students learn about U of L.

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    Student Records Policy

    Lower Level Room 17, Ekstrom Library
    Phone Number 502-852-6752

    If you have any questions about the current UofL student records policy, UofL's internal procedures for the protection of our students' privacy rights under the U.S. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), or the privacy of UofL student records or access to U of L student records, you may contact the university's FERPA officer via the University Archives and Records Center.

    https://louisville.edu/counsel/ferpa-1/guidelines-to-protect-the-privacy-of-student-records

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    Student Success Center

    Belknap Academic Building
    Phone: 502-852-7969
    Email: succeed@louisville.edu
    Web:
    https://louisville.edu/studentsuccess.

    The Student Success Center provides support to students throughout their academic journey. Its goal is to keep everyone on a path to graduation, even if the path takes a few turns along the way. The SSC includes peer mentoring, first- and second-year experience programming, and first-generation student support all aimed at promoting student success; academic advising and support to students who have not selected a major, are transitioning between majors, or who have not been admitted into their program of choice; and student success coordinators, who are available to help students overcome obstacles and complete the path to graduation.

    For additional information about these and other SSC programs check out our website at: https://louisville.edu/studentsuccess.

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    Title IX Student Sexual Misconduct Policy

    The Student Sexual Misconduct Policy outlines options for a student who believes he/she may have been or currently is a victim of sexual misconduct by a student, university visitor or employee within the university community.

    https://louisville.edu/dos/students/studentpoliciesandprocedures/student-sexual-misconduct-policy

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    Study Abroad and International Travel

    Jouett Hall (First Floor)
    Hours: MTWRF 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Phone: 502-852-0374
    E-Mail: edabroad@louisville.edu
    Web: https://www.louisville.edu/studyabroad

    The Office of Study Abroad and International Travel is located on the first floor of the International Center. The office provides support, resources, and services to the University of Louisville faculty, staff, and students who travel and study abroad. By promoting and facilitating international educational experiences in seventy countries, the office provides opportunities for international study, research, internships, and practical experiences outside of the United States. These enriching experiences foster critical thought, intellectual and social growth, knowledge and proficiency for professional success and responsible global citizenship.

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    Testing Services

    310 Davidson Hall
    502-852-6606
    FAX 502-852-1871
    Hours: MTWR 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM note: closed Fridays
    Web: Testing Services

    This office serves as a national, regional, state and University testing agency. Campus testing includes: placement tests in Math, Reading & Latin, faculty makeup testing and credit by exam tests (CLEP-College Level Examination Program) which U of L accepts. There are over 100 national entrance and certification exams administered by our office. This office also serves as a testing site with certified proctors for online or correspondence study exams. Registration materials for exams are available on the Testing Services website.

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    Thorntons Academic Center of Excellence

    Web: https://gocards.com/facilities/thorntons-academic-center-of-excellence/24

    This office provides academic support for all students involved in the University's intercollegiate athletic programs.

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    TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)

    Davidson Hall 106
    Phone: 502-852-1406
    Hours: MTWRF 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    E-mail: trio@louisville.edu
    Web: https://louisville.edu/trio
    Instagram: @uofl_triosss

    TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the University of Louisville. TRIO SSS is committed to helping low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities achieve a bachelor’s degree. During the academic year, SSS students receive individual and group advising to foster positive study habits and academic success. Students can take advantage of a comfortable learning environment, financial counseling, leadership opportunities, cultural excursions, and exciting academic workshops at no cost.

    If you are interested in the TRIO Student Support Services program apply now

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    University Administration and Deans

    https://louisville.edu/president/leadership

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    University Campus Store

    For your convenience the University of Louisville has campus stores located on both the Belknap Campus and the Health Sciences Campus (HSC). The campus stores offer New and Used textbooks for sale and also offer Rental and E-Textbooks on select titles. School supplies, greeting cards, convenience items, general reading, and reference books, study aids, exam materials such as Blue Books and Scantron Sheets, backpacks, school spirit gifts, and U of L clothing and accessories are also available. The HSC campus store also carries a selection of medical equipment such as Stethoscopes and Scrubs.

    Textbooks may be purchased in store or online via the campus stores web site or directly from your schedule in U-Link. Online orders can be picked up at the campus stores or be shipped to your home or office via UPS for an additional charge. Save time by having us process your book order for you! Rental textbooks are yours to use for the full term, just don’t forget to return them undamaged by the last day of finals in order to avoid any replacement fees.

    Textbooks may be returned within the first week of class for a full refund. The return must be accompanied by the original sales receipt and the books must remain in their original condition. With a receipt and a copy of your drop slip, we will process refunds for dropped class books for 30 from the first day of classes. All other items, excluding electronics, can be returned within 30 days of purchase with a receipt as long as the items are still in the original condition.

    The campus stores accept Cash, Personal Checks (for the purchase amount and with valid ID), Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, and Cardinal Cash. PayPal is accepted on the website. Textbooks cannot be charged directly to Financial Aid or your student account, please have another form of payment available.

    The campus stores offer buyback of textbooks year round. Please present the books and your valid/current U of L Student ID and we can check the current buy back values for you. The best time to sell back your books is during finals as we are then preparing for the next semester.

    Belknap Campus Store
    Student Activities Center E-101
    East Side, Lower Level)
    2100 S. Floyd Street
    Phone: 502-852-6679
    Fax: 502-852-5913
    https://www.bkstr.com/uoflstore

    Regular Hours of Operation:
    Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Saturday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Sunday Closed

    Health Science Center Campus Store (HSC)
    555 S. Floyd Street, K Wing
    Phone: 502-852-5284
    Fax: 502-852-0867
    https://www.bkstr.com/uoflhscstore

    Regular Hours of Operation:
    Monday through Friday 9:00a-5:00p
    Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
    Please note that both campus stores follow the U of L Emergency Closing schedule. Special hours will be posted on the campus store website under the calendar of events.

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    University of Louisville Dining Services

    https://louisville.campusdish.com/

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    University Libraries

    The University of Louisville Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, consists of six libraries which house collections of over two million print items and have access to an abundance of electronic resources. The Libraries’ online catalog lists many of the titles owned by UofL and is accessible from any Internet-connected computer. To access the catalog and other databases, go to https://library.louisville.edu.

    Ekstrom Library

    Website: https://library.louisville.edu/ekstrom/home
    Access & User Services 502-852-6757
    Research Assistance 502-852-0433
    Ekstrom Library Hours

    Ekstrom Library is the largest library in the University Libraries system supporting the majority of disciplines on the Belknap campus. The library’s collections include extensive print, online, and media resources. It also provides group and individual study spaces, a graduate research room and carrels, computers, copiers, printers, scanners, instructional spaces, interlibrary loan and course reserves. Additionally, students may borrow laptops, iPads, and other equipment. The Research Assistance and Instruction department of Ekstrom Library provides in-depth research support in person and online.

    Ekstrom Library partners with the REACH Computer Lab, the Digital Media Suite (for creating and editing images, sound, and video), and the University Writing Center, to provide a range of academic support services. Starbucks located in the west wing, provides a popular gathering spot for students. The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice, the Delphi Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, and the McConnell Center are all located on the second floor.

    Archives & Special Collections

    Website: https://library.louisville.edu/archives/home
    Location: Lower Level 17, Ekstrom Library
    Phone: 502-852-6752
    Archives & Special Collections Hours

    Archives and Special Collections (ASC) is made up of four subunits: Digital Initiatives, Photographic Archives, Rare Books, and the University Archives and Records Center. Together, they house more than 2 million fine art and documentary history photographs, literary and historic manuscripts, university records, oral histories, maps, and rare books for use within the ASC Research Room on the lower level of Ekstrom Library. Their collections document life in the greater Louisville area, from business, cultural, and political history to the lives of Louisvillians from various walks of life. In addition, collections such as the Standard Oil of New Jersey photograph collection and William Marshall Bullitt collection of rare mathematics and astronomy materials document life and culture on a more global scale. The University Libraries Digital Collections provide online access to primary source materials including photographs, maps, and illuminated manuscripts; while the Oral History Center provides indexing and for some items digital access to the oral history collections.

    Margaret M. Bridwell Art Library

    Website: https://library.louisville.edu/art/home
    Location: 102 Schneider Hall (Main Floor)
    Phone: 502-852-6741
    Art Library Hours

    The Margaret M. Bridwell Art Library, located on the main floor of Schneider Hall, contains the University of Louisville's research collection in art, design, and architecture. The Art Library holds more than 90,000 volumes, subscribes to over 300 domestic and foreign journals and museum bulletins, provides access to the major indexes, and is actively building a strong collection of over 500 artists' books.

    The Art Library's collections cover the areas of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, glass, photography, architectural history, interior architecture, graphic design, art education, pottery, fiber arts, and decorative arts. Services include booking the conference room for group and individual study; scanning, copying, and printing class materials; and scheduling a research appointment with the art librarian.

    Kornhauser Health Sciences Library

    Website: https://library.louisville.edu/kornhauser/home
    Location: Second Floor, Library & Commons Building, Health Sciences Campus
    Phone: 502-852-5771
    Kornhauser Library Hours

    The newly-renovated library features group study rooms outfitted with glass writing walls and flat screen monitors capable of connecting to student devices as well as ample semi-private study spaces featuring natural light, large work surfaces, and comfortable seating. Food and drink are welcome. Laptops and iPads are available for check out. The library provides hundreds of eBooks, online clinical information tools and thousands of online journals. Library staff is available in person and online to assist in research. As the largest health sciences library in the state, and the oldest west of the Alleghenies, Kornhauser is the primary source of biomedical information in Kentucky. It also houses rare books, a historical collection, and an archive which preserves the history of the health sciences in the Ohio Valley.

    Law Library

    Website: https://louisville.edu/law/library
    Location: Law School
    Phone: 502-852-0729
    Law Library Hours

    The library of the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law contains approximately 427,000 volumes and microform volume equivalents, emphasizing primary and secondary resources in United States law. Special collections include the papers and correspondence of U.S. Supreme Court Justices John Marshall Harlan and Louis D. Brandeis. The library is a hardcopy depository for U.S. Supreme Court records and briefs.

    Dwight Anderson Memorial Music Library

    Website: https://library.louisville.edu/music/home
    Location: School of Music Room 160
    Phone: 502-852-5659
    Music Library Hours

    The Dwight Anderson Memorial Music Library is the largest academic music library in the state. The circulating collection, containing more than 150,000 volumes, includes more than 50,000 music scores, 35,000 books, and 20,000 sound recordings and videos. Special collections include the Jean Thomas Collection, the Isidore Philipp Archive, an early American sheet music collection, and the Ricasoli Collection of music manuscripts. The library also serves as a repository for materials related to the Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition.

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    University of Louisville Policy for Hosting Events with Alcohol for Recognized Student Organizations and Councils

    https://louisville.edu/dos/students/studentorgnizations/alcohol-policy

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    University Police

    Belknap Campus
    2126 S. Floyd St.
    502-852-6111
    Hours: MTWThFSSu 24 hours
    Web: https://www.louisville.edu/police

    The welfare of both people and property are the primary concerns of the University of Louisville Police Department (ULPD) and the Department of Public Safety. ULPD functions as a law enforcement agency within the University and seeks to educate the campus community regarding personal security and crime prevention, offering educational programs and safety materials. The “Card Cruiser” initiative is a transportation service provided from dusk until dawn by ULPD utilizing their security and police officers.

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    Department of Theatre Arts/University Theatre

    Studio Arts/HPES Building
    Main Office: 502-852-7682
    Web: https://louisville.edu/theatrearts/

    The Theatre Arts Department has two different venue spaces on campus.

    The Thrust Theatre located at 2314 South Floyd St. Built in 1992 and seating 164 patrons, the Thrust theatre is named after the thrust stage at its center. The space offers a variety of staging options and encourages interaction with the audience.

    The Playhouse Theatre Located at 1911 South Third St. Built in 1874 This proscenium theatre with a 24-lineset single purchase counterweight system facility has a 308 person seating capacity. The ornate proscenium with vaulted truss wood supports and the stained-glass windows surrounding the house creates a magical environment in which to see and perform theatre.

    The Department of Theatre Arts Box Office is located in the Studio Arts Building, right in front of the Thrust Theatre. It is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and one hour prior to curtain time during the UofL academic year.

    Mainstage show times are scheduled for 7:30 pm for evening performances and 2:00 pm on Sunday matinees. Studio Series show times vary, check the studio page for more information. Check the UofL events calendar for changes and updates to the show schedules.

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    Weapons Policy

    https://louisville.edu/policies/policies-and-procedures/index_policies

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    Women's Center

    Belknap Campus
    Diversity & Equity Centers
    120 E. Brandeis Avenue
    502-852-8976
    Hours: MTWRF 9 AM - 5 PM
    E-mail: womenctr@louisville.edu
    Website: https://louisville.edu/womenscenter

    The Women’s Center is committed to challenging and working to dismantle patriarchy, and other systems of oppression through collectively building a gender-equitable campus and greater community. Applying an intersectional and anti-racist feminist framework, we aim to enhance a sense of belonging and empowerment among women, femmes and gender non-conforming students, staff, and faculty. The Women’s Center is a place where ALL are welcomed to engage in achieving gender-equity and social justice. In this spirit, we are committed to advocacy, education, empowerment, and action.

    The Center offers:

    • Student coaching and support services
    • Structured learning experiences for participating students in the residential program, the Feminist Social Justice Leadership Living Learning Community (LLC)
    • Relationship-building and leadership development opportunities with UofL students, staff, faculty, and community members
    • Participation and involvement through our cultural programming and workshops linked to radical joy, gender equity and intersectionality.
    • Student-veteran program support for women and femmes
    • Resource sharing and support for student-parents at UofL
    • Opportunities for community partnerships through our inaugural Menstrual Freedom Coalition cohort project for menstrual equity
    • Lactation/wellness spaces

    Students interested in becoming involved may contact us at womenctr@louisville.edu.

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    Disclaimer

    The information presented in the Student Handbook is correct to the best of the knowledge of the Dean of Students Office at the time of last editing and is presented in this format solely as a convenience to the student. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the individual office or department that hosts each policy or information piece to ensure that the policy or information is still current.