| STUDENT AFFAIRS
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| The Division of Student
Affairs is responsible for that part of the students
total educational experience which takes place
outside the formal classroom program. Among its
concerns are housing, Student Center, Mitchell
Center, student activities, recreation, student
organizations, programs, disciplinary actions,
disabled student services, community service,
personal counseling, minority affairs, testing
services, food services, bookstore, and University
Police. Through such activities as the Student
Government Association, the students are given
a responsible voice in the governance of the University.
(See Student Handbook, The
Lowdown.) Students also participate
as members of University-wide committees as well
as on committees within the colleges of the University. |
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| STUDENT LIFE |
| The University of South
Alabama, concerned with the total growth and development
of its students, believes that attention should
be given, not only to the intellectual aspect
of this growth but also to the physical, social,
emotional, and spiritual aspects. Through all
of the services and programs of the University,
students will hopefully acquire, along with a
sound intellectual competence, a maturing sense
of values. |
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| STUDENT CENTER |
| The mission of the Student
Center is to serve as a focal point of the
campus where the University family - students,
faculty, staff and alumni, as well as the extended
community, can participate in informal association
outside of the classroom. As the center of the
University community it provides programs by students
and for students which encourage the understanding
and appreciation of cultural pluralism and ethnic
diversity. It also provides opportunities for
citizenship, social responsibility, and leadership
development where students can enhance their educational
development and enrich the Universitys environment. |
| Located in the building
are lounge areas, Southpaw Services, a state-of-the-art
computer lab, a student art gallery, office space
for student organizations, recreational facilities,
dining services, and other service facilities.
Six meeting rooms, a ballroom, and audio-visual
equipment are available at no charge to student
organizations, and administrative and academic
departments. Individuals and outside organizations
may reserve space and equipment for a small fee. |
| Reservations for any space
in or around the Student Center may be made in
Southpaw Services, Monday through Friday, 8:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at (251)460-6077. |
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| CAMPUS RECREATION |
| The Campus Recreation Department
is designed to offer a wide variety of recreational
activities to the entire University community.
Campus Recreation accommodates many styles of
participation, including team and individual competition
in a variety of sports and activities with purely
fitness emphasis such as aerobics, weight training,
etc. Persons or groups may use recreational facilities
or equipment for social activities approved by
the Campus Recreation Department. The continuing
goal of the program is to provide recreational
activities that offer optimum benefits of enjoyment,
health, social interaction, and sportsmanship
to participants. |
| The Student Recreation Center
opened in 1992 with racquetball courts, basketball
courts, an indoor running track, and a fitness
center. This facility is free to students. The
telephone number is (251)460-6065. |
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| COUNSELING SERVICES |
| The University
Counseling Services are staffed by professional
counselors who are available to assist students
with personal problems as well as with academic
and vocational concerns. All types of adjustment
and emotional problems are handled, including
marriage and pre-marriage counseling, on a self-referral
basis. Psychotherapy is provided by qualified
counselors and referrals are made to various agencies
as needs arise. The Counseling Service provides
psychological testing and evaluation and coordinates
other appropriate campus survival
activities. No fees are charged for counseling,
but, in some cases, a small fee is required for
certain testing services. Counseling records are
considered professional information and are protected
accordingly. Personal confidences are strictly
respected. Students may seek information or appointments
either by telephoning (251)460-7051 or by visiting
the Counseling Services, located in Alpha Hall
East, Room 326. |
| The University
has established a Center for Substance Abuse Education
and Prevention. This office provides assessment,
counseling, intervention, and referral services
for University students and employees. There is
no charge for information or on-campus counseling.
Contact the Manager, Substance Abuse Counseling
at (251)460-7980 located in Alpha Hall East, Room
326. |
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| CRIME PREVENTION OFFICE |
| The USA
Police Department has a Crime Prevention Program
and a Crime Prevention Officer located on the
main campus in Faculty Court
South, Room 20. The telephone number is
(251)460-6312. Our Prevention Program includes
lighting and safety programs, Rape Awareness Seminars
and information, self-defense information, and
campus safety tips. |
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| DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES |
| The University offers special
services to students with disabilities. Students
requesting services must submit documentation
regarding the disability to the Special Student
Services office prior to receiving appropriate
services. Services provided may include but are
not limited to: priority registration, counseling,
advocacy training, enlargements for the visually
impaired, notetakers, textbooks on tape, readers,
writers, extended testing time and any reasonable
accommodation covered under Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and ADA of 1990. The
Special Student Services office is located in
the Student Center, Room 270, (251)460-7212. |
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| DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY |
| The University does not
permit the possession, consumption, or distribution
of alcohol by an individual on any of its campuses
and in any of its facilities except as designated.
Organizations may be permitted to have alcohol
at events if permission is granted through the
Office of Campus Involvement. The possession,
consumption, and/or distribution of illegal substances
without a medical prescription are forbidden.
Violation of either policy is subject to both
University administrative action and criminal
prosecution. See The
Lowdown for a full description of the
policy. |
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| MINORITY STUDENT AFFAIRS |
| The Office of Minority Student
Affairs, located in 110 Student Center, is committed
to providing programming for cultural awareness,
coordinate efforts to increase the retention of
minority students, encourage minority students
to participate in all aspects of campus life,
and provide leadership development for aspiring
student leaders. |
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| MITCHELL CENTER |
| The Mitchell
Center, new home of the University of South
Alabama Jaguars, was constructed on land immediately
west of Jaguar Gymnasium. The Mitchell Center
features a 10,000 seat arena with state-of-the-art
equipment. The Center is a multi-purpose facility
that hosts major campus events such as graduation,
convocations and concerts as well as sporting
events. There is also space dedicated to classrooms,
offices for faculty and staff, Athletic Administrative
Offices, and the USA Weather Center. An attractive
addition, the Waterman Globe, is located in the
Mitchell Centers main lobby. This massive
historic globe was originally installed in 1948
in the Waterman Building, downtown Mobile. It
was acquired by the University and installed in
the Mitchell Center lobby to be shared with the
city and its visitors. For rental information
call (251)461-1632 or visit our web site at www.mitchellcenter.com. |
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| PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS |
| The Student Programming
Board, Jaguar Productions, presents activities
to serve the cultural, educational, recreational,
and social interests of students. Those students
who are directly involved have opportunities to
exemplify creative thinking and leadership outside
the classroom. |
| Student Programming functions
through committees, such as Fine Arts, Horizons,
Club South, Trips and Tours, Concerts, Movies,
Special Events, Technical and Promotions. Students
select, publicize and produce the events. All
students are invited to join these committees. |
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| STUDENT CONDUCT |
| Students attending the University
of South Alabama are accepted as responsible adults
working with their faculty colleagues in search
of knowledge. Rigid regulation of personal conduct
will not be necessary since freedom as an objective
of education is difficult without the actual existence
of freedom. |
| Such freedom must be balanced
by individual responsibility and respect for the
rights, responsibilities, and freedom of others.
Students, therefore, will be held accountable
for their own decisions and actions. Failure to
assume responsibility for actions that jeopardize
the rights and freedoms of others or involve the
integrity of the University will result in disciplinary
review. |
| The University holds its
students to high standards of academic excellence
and similarly expects high standards of individual
conduct. The Spirit of South Alabama was adopted
by the Student Government Association as a basis
for expectations from our students. Persistent
violations of expected standards or established
regulations will necessarily involve appropriate
disciplinary action. The University reserves the
right to deny admission or continued attendance
to students whose decisions and actions are contrary
to the purposes and procedures of the University.
The
Lowdown, student handbook, contains,
the Code of Student Conduct. |
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| STUDENT ACADEMIC CONDUCT |
| The Student Academic Conduct
Policy is presented in the student handbook, The
Lowdown. Please refer to that publication. |
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| CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT |
| Over
one hundred sixty-five
professional, departmental, special interest clubs,
religious groups, and honor societies are active
at the University. These organizations represent
a wide variety of disciplines and interests and
provide an opportunity for every
student to get involved. Any student group seeking
recognition is encouraged to pick up application
forms in the Office of Campus Involvement, Room
129, Student Center, (251)460-7003. |
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| STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES |
| The University receives
federal funding to provide support services to
students who are first generation (i.e., parents
did not graduate from college), income eligible,
and/or disabled. These services are free tutoring,
study skills training, counseling, assistance
in obtaining financial aid, and assistance in
securing admissions and financial information
for enrollment in graduate and professional programs.
Students are also assigned to a faculty mentor.
Students who wish to participate in this program
should contact the Student
Support Services Office, Room 161,
Student Center, (251)460-6613. |
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| TALENT SEARCH |
| Talent Search is a federally
funded program sponsored by the University. This
program identifies at-risk young people in middle
schools and high schools with potential for postsecondary
education and encourages them to continue and
graduate from secondary schools and enroll in
programs of postsecondary education. High school
dropouts are also encouraged to return to school.
Tutoring for the program participants is provided
by USA students. For information contact the Educational
Talent Search Office, UCOM 5700, (251)380-2620. |
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| TRAFFIC REGULATIONS |
| All motor vehicles used
on the campus by students, faculty, or staff must
be registered with the University Bursars
Office. At the time of vehicle registration, a
set of traffic regulations is issued to each person
together with a parking hang tag. Anyone driving
a car to the campus without a current hang tag
should obtain a temporary permit from University
Police; visitors should obtain Visitor Permits. |
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| TESTING SERVICE |
| University Testing Service
serves as a regional testing center for national
testing organizations. Testing is provided as
requested by the various departments of the University.
Most national entrance examinations are administered
by the center. Information regarding specific
test offered, schedules, and registration materials
may be obtained by contacting the University Testing
Service located in Alpha Hall East, Room 326,
at (251)460-6271. |
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| UPWARD BOUND |
| The Upward Bound program
is a college preparatory program for high school
students in the Mobile County Public School System.
It provides academic counseling, tutoring, cultural
enrichment and a six (6) week summer residential
program including academic classes. The purpose
of the program is to provide each participant
with the necessary skills to successfully enter
and complete post-secondary institutions. USA
students serve as tutors and residential counselors
for the participants. For information, contact
the Upward Bound Office, Delta 2, Room 213, (251)460-7322. |
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| INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS |
| Competing in both mens
and womens sports on the intercollegiate
level, the Universitys athletic program
fulfills a vital role in giving the students a
well-rounded environment of study and recreational
entertainment. The University is an active member
of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Teams are maintained yearly in baseball, basketball,
cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track, and
volleyball. Governed by regulations set forth
by the President of the University, the Director
of Athletics, the NCAA, and the Sun Belt Conference,
athletic participation and expansion are enlarging
as rapidly as facilities permit. |
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| HEALTH SERVICES |
| The Student Health Clinic
is located at the end of Clinic Drive in the Health
Services Building, Suite 1450. Ambulatory care
services are available during each semester to
all students actively enrolled at the University. |
| The Clinic is open and staffed
by a Physician, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners,
and Registered Nurses from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
when school is in session, Monday through Friday.
Appointments can be made by calling (251)460-7151
between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. laboratory, x-ray,
pharmacy and specialty services are available
on a fee-for-service basis at the Health Services
Building with payment due at the time services
are provided. After regular hours, a physician
is on call for urgent problems and can be reached
by calling Student Health at (251)460-7151. Students
who require more extensive care for medical or
surgical problems will be referred. |
| All students should have
medical insurance. An informational brochure on
an optional student health insurance is available
at the Student Center Information Desk or the
Student Affairs Office. Students are encouraged
to purchase this policy if they do not have other
medical insurance. |
| Health and Prevention Education
programs are also available and can be scheduled
by calling Student Health. If students wish to
participate directly in a peer health education
program or the Student Health Advisory Council,
they may inquire by calling Student Health. |
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| MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS |
| The music department sponsors
a number of musical organizations open to interested
members of the entire University student body
on credit and non-credit basis. These organizations
include Concert Choir; University Chorale; University
Symphonic Band; Jazz Band; Athletic Pep Band;
Woodwind, Brass, Guitar, String, Percussion, and
Piano Ensembles; and University Opera Theatre. |
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| STUDENT MEDIA |
| The student
newspaper, The
Vanguard,
is distributed free to students and is under the
direction of a Board comprised of representatives
from the Student Government Association, The
Vanguard, the faculty, media services,
and public relations. The editor and business
manager are selected from applications submitted
by interested students. |
| JAG-TV
is seen throughout the campus on the Universitys
closed-circuit cable system and is under the direction
of a board comprised of representatives from the
Student Government Association. The
Vanguard, JAG-TV, faculty, media services
and public relations. The general manager is selected
from applications submitted by interested students.
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| CULTURAL ACTIVITIES |
| The University and the community
offer to students an opportunity to participate
in a variety of cultural and recreational programs.
Among them are concerts by symphonic and chamber
organizations, choral groups and choirs, ballet
and opera productions, theatre, art exhibits,
film series, and lecture and discussion conferences.
In many of these programs, students are urged
to participate as performers. Special events are
scheduled on the campus, and reduced rates for
students are arranged for many civic programs. |
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| UNIVERSITY POLICE |
| The University
Police Department is available twenty-four
hours a day, seven days a week to assist faculty,
staff and students with any type of emergency
or other assistance. University police officers
are sworn by the State of Alabama and are certified
by the Alabama Police Officers Standards and Training
Commission. The University Police Department may
be contacted by calling 511 (if an emergency and
from an on-campus phone) or (251)460-6312 for
non-emergency. We encourage members of our campus
community to be responsible for their own safety
as well as the safety of others and to report
crime occurrences to the University Police Department.
In accordance with the Campus Security Act of
1990, the Universitys Campus Security
Policies and Crime Statistics are published
and available at the Police Departments
web site and clicking on Clery Act
or by going to http://www.southalabama.edu/police/clery.html.
Printed versions of the policies and crime statistics
may be obtained from the University Police Administration
office located in Faculty Court South, Room 20.
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The Police Department also has a Special Services
Unit. This unit is
designed to anticipate, prevent, and investigate
behavioral concerns to include:
- Threats directed
to a member or property of the University
Community
- Any person exhibiting
threatening or unusual behavior
- Administrative hearings
or meetings that may pose a threat to those
involved during or after the meeting
- Any social or family
issue that may pose an on-campus threat to
anyone
If there are any questions
or concerns, please contact one of the following:
| Special
Services Unit |
460-6611 |
Mail: |
Attn:
Special Services Unit |
| After-Hours |
460-6312 |
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USA
Police Department |
| Anonymous
Crime Tip Line |
460-6667 |
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Faculty
Court South (FCS) RM 20 |
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| OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
| The University of South
Alabama is approved for the education of veterans,
active duty members, and dependents of disabled
veterans who are eligible for benefits under the
Department of Veterans Affairs. |
| The Office
of Veterans Affairs is located in the Administration
Building, Room 240 on the main campus. The office
provides services to all veterans and dependents
of veterans. Students who wish to use veteran
education benefits must contact the Office of
Veterans Affairs (251)460-6230. |
| The University of South
Alabama does not have a tuition/fees deferment
policy. Tuition and fees are due at the time of
registration and are the responsibility of the
student. Starting V.A. benefits or transferring
them to USA may take up to eight weeks. Applicants
are encouraged to contact the Office of Veterans
Affairs as early as possible. |
| For information concerning
Transfer Credit from Military Service School,
see Admissions/Enrollment
Services Section. |
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| HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE |
| A college education offers
students the opportunities for advanced learning,
interesting career options, and meeting new people.
An additional opportunity of the college experience
is on-campus living where learning and personal
growth take place in the community environment
of University
housing. |
| The
University of South Alabama offers a wide range
of housing facilities to meet the lifestyles of
a diversified student body. The options available
include suites, apartments, efficiencies, and
a limited number of private suites and efficiency
apartments. Family housing is also available on
a limited basis. |
| A student should apply for
housing as soon as he or she has been accepted
to the University of South Alabama. Assignments
are made on a first come, first serve
basis. Students and parents
should be aware that the signed contract and required
prepayment is due when the contract/application
is submitted. The balance of the housing charge
is due by University fee payment deadline. |
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| RESIDENCE HALLS |
| The residence halls at the
University of South Alabama have several different
types of accommodations to meet the varying needs
of students. |
| Two-Person
Suites: Most rooms in the Delta Area are
two-person suites that open onto an exterior walkway.
The Epsilon Area offers two-person suites that
open onto an interior hallway. Both types of rooms
have a private bath. |
| Four-Person
Suites: Located in the Gamma Area, these
suites are designed to accommodate four students.
Gamma suites are composed of two rooms joined
by a bathroom. |
| Four-Person
Apartments: Both the Beta and Gamma areas
offer two bedroom apartments with a living/dining
space, a private bathroom, and a kitchen. |
| Two-Person
Efficiency Apartments: A limited number
of studio-type apartments are available in the
Beta and Gamma areas. These apartments consist
of a living/sleeping space, a private bathroom,
and a kitchen. |
| Two-Person
Efficiency Suites: This type of room is
available on a limited basis in Delta VI and Epsilon
II. Delta VI offers a kitchenette unit as an additional
feature to the two-person suite. The two-person
efficiency suite in Epsilon II offers a mini-microwave/refrigerator
unit. |
| Private
Rooms: A limited number of private suites
and private efficiencies are available in the
Delta and Gamma areas. |
| Suites
and Apartments for the Disabled: The Gamma
and Beta areas have accommodations suitable for
the disabled. A limited number are available to
students who qualify as disabled under the Americans
with Disabilities Act. Must
be registered with the Special Student Services
Office to qualify for this type space. |
| Furnishing:
All residence hall rooms are equipped with beds,
closets, and dressers. Also, all rooms are heated
and air-conditioned through individual room units
or through a central system. The apartments are
also furnished with living room furniture, a dining
table and chairs. Local
telephone service, with voice mail, power, water,
gas, campus cable TV and a high-speed Internet
connection are included in the semester rent.
Each residence hall area has a common building
or space that includes a TV room, laundry facilities,
and vending machines available for student use. |
| General
Residence Hall Information: All students
are assigned based on the date their application
is received by the Department of Housing. The
residence hall contract provides housing for the
entire academic year (Fall and Spring Semesters)
or from the initial date of the contract to the
end of the academic year. Students may change
rooms and/or areas after receiving appropriate
authorization and when vacancies are available.
A residence hall contract may be canceled only
if the student fails to enroll, withdraws from
the University, marries, participates in a co-op
or intern program outside the Mobile area,
or graduates from the University, during the term
of the contract. Refer to the residence
hall contract for more specific information. |
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| ESSENCE
FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE PROGRAM |
| Freshmen students at the
University of South Alabama have the opportunity
to participate in a program designed to assist
in their transition to college life. The ESSENCE
freshmen live in the Epsilon halls and take a
new student seminar course CP 100. ESSENCE students
also have a peer advisor and tutors to assist
them. New students should indicate that they want
to be part of the ESSENCE
program on their housing application. |
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| FAMILY HOUSING |
| The University of South
Alabama owns and operates two-and three-bedroom
houses for rent to enrolled USA students and current
faculty and staff. Hillsdale Heights is a residential
community adjacent to campus. These houses are
available to married students, students who are
single parents with dependent children, students
25 years or older, and students who have completed
32 semester hours. The houses are not furnished
or air-conditioned. Students are required to sign
a six-month lease. |
General
Housing Information: The information above
has provided a general outline of the different
styles of housing available at the University
of South Alabama. It is recommended that any student
having questions concerning housing should contact
the Department of Housing at the address or appropriate
telephone number listed below: University of South
Alabama, Department of Housing, Mobile, AL 36688-0002
Residence Hall Information (251)460-6185
Family Housing/Hillsdale Information (251)460-6187
Meal Plan Information: (251)460-6296
General Housing Information (251)460-6185 |
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| AUXILIARY STUDENT SERVICES |
| The following Auxiliary
Student Services are found at the University of
South Alabama. |
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| DINING SERVICES |
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| USA
Dining Services offers a variety of exciting
dining service programs located conveniently to
both residential and academic areas. The services
are designed with the utmost in freedom and flexibility
for the ever changing needs of the USA student. |
| The USA meal programs are
designed to ensure quality food at great prices.
Any student living in
University housing with less than 24 credit hours
is required to purchase the USA 12 as a minimum
plan. These course hours may be transferred
or earned at USA provided they are accepted by
the University Registrars office as completed
and passed. However, you know your eating habits
better than we do, so the option to upgrade is
available. Meal programs are available to the
entire student body. Please contact the campus
dining office for more information. |
| USA Dining Services offers
maximum flexibility and security through a Declining
Balance account. This card operation is similar
to a debit card and has two accounts available.
The first account is limited to food purchases
only, requires no minimum and can be activated
in the Dining Services business office. The second
account or Gold Card may also be used for food,
as well as purchases in the Bookstore and Game
Room. The Gold Card requires a $50 minimum and
can be activated through the I.D. process in Room
160 - South Paw Services located in the Student
Center. Both accounts are set up on the students
ID card. VISA and MasterCard
are accepted for purchasing meal plans only. For
additional information please call (251) 460-6296,
or visit our website at: www.usadiningservices.com |
| The
Market - Located on the main floor
of the Student Center, this is your main campus
dining facility. Selections range from healthy
home-style meals, international cuisine, Grill,
Deli, Cold Beverages, Salad Bar and Java City
Coffee. The dinner meal has been modified to an
all-u-care to eat option to accommodate the USA
meal plans. |
| Delta
Deli and Grille - Located in the Delta
Commons building which is nestled at the heart
of the residential community, this facility is
a short walk from all campus housing. Late night
is the favorite time to stop by and grab a bite.
There is always an abundance of new and exciting
items to choose from at the Delta Deli. |
| Velmas
- Serving coffee and just the right amount
of sweets this is the place to visit while in
the Administration Building. Located in the basement
and run by a true customer service professional.
Come by and have a sandwich and become a part
of Marys family. |
| Freshens
Smoothies - In the Student Center, located
in The Market. Serving
freshly prepared fruit Smoothies, delicious desserts
and beverages, this
is one not to miss. The quick service and atrium
seating makes this a popular between class stop. |
| USA
Catering Services - A full catering guide
is available to help plan your next event. Services
can range from a quick drop off to an elegant
evening dinner. Please call and speak to our catering
representative for all your needs or questions
(251)460-7948. |
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| UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE |
| Located on the main campus,
the USA
Bookstore is your one stop for all your campus
needs on campus and
online. At the bookstore you will find new and
used textbooks, as well as the supply materials
necessary for all of your courses. In addition,
you will find a variety of reading materials from
classics to todays best sellers. |
| To help you show your school
spirit, an assortment of emblematic giftware and
fashion sportswear is also offered. |
| Here are a few of our many
other products and services: |
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Laptop Computers
Microwave/Refrigerator Rentals
Greeting Cards
Class Rings
Facsimile Service
Custom Sewn Apparel
Soft Drinks/Snack Food
Dorm Room Supplies
Computer Software
Calculators/Electronics CDs
Study Aids
Student Supplies |
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| Regular Store Hours: 8:00
a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday and Tuesday. 8:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Rush
hours and summer hours will be posted at the Bookstore
entrance. |
Visa, MasterCard, Discover,
American Express, and USA Jag Cards are accepted.
For additional information please call (251)460-7012,
or visit our web site at: www.southalabama.edu/bookstore.
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| HEALTH SCIENCES BOOKSTORE |
| This
bookstore, located
at USA Springhill, is a specialty store for medical,
nursing, and Allied Health students and professionals. |
| Approximately 2,000 reference
titles are on hand and a special order system
provides immediate access to over 300,000 titles
available for special order. |
| An
extensive assortment of medical diagnostic equipment
and multimedia products are available.
Anatomical models are also available for sale
or rent. |
| The University Bookstore
and the Health
Sciences Bookstore both accept Visa, MasterCard,
Discover, American Express, and the USA Jag Card
in addition to personal checks. For additional
information please call (251)434-3635, or visit
our web site at www.southalabama.edu/bookstore. |
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| POST OFFICE |
| The University of South
Alabama Post Office is essentially a Contract
Station operating under U.S. Postal Service guidelines
and a mail room operating under the University
of South Alabama policies and procedures. |
| This
contract station is staffed by University of South
Alabama employees, who are familiar with all areas
of postal operations and are qualified to handle
most any task. Up-to-date domestic manuals are
maintained and used for reference purposes. Drop
boxes and window service consist of selling postal
supplies and accepting letters, flats and parcels
for mailing. Departmental mail pickup and delivery
service is provided by means of an established
route. The campus mail room will process all departmental
mail, domestic and foreign, except C.O.D., which
must be handled with the U.S. Post Office. |
| All students who live on
campus (including the campus located at 1500 Government
Street) are required to have a personal mail box
to receive mail; thus the Post Office box number
is the students campus address. |
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| TELECOMMUNICATIONS
DEPARTMENT |
| USA
Telecommunications Department is committed to
providing high quality, cost effective services
to the University Community. |
| If
you live on campus, we will be your service provider.
Digital telephones are required to use the system
and are provided and maintained by the Telecommunications
Department. In addition, each telephone has an
associated voice mail box furnished. Please do
not bring telephones from home as they will not
work with our system. Your telephone and voice
mail box should be working when you get to your
room. The exception is the on-campus Greek Organizations.
They must open separate accounts. We also offer
domestic long distance for only ten cents per
minute. Instructions to activate your long distance
code will be provided separately. |
| If
you are a first-time student, we are located off
North Drive. As you approach the traffic circle
on North Drive, we are the first building on your
right. Hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00
a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Our information number is (251)460-7491
or if you are on campus, dial 6-7491. |
| |
| PUBLICATION
SERVICES |
| The
Office
of Publication Services is located in University
Commons (UCOM) on the corner of University Boulevard
and Old Shell Road. This department services the
printing needs of students, faculty, and staff
on an individual, departmental, or organizational
basis. Publication Services provides the latest
techniques in typesetting, desktop publishing,
creative design and layout, camera work, and one-to
multicolor offset printing. |
| Publications
provides coin-operated copier services in convenient
locations on and off campus. Coin-operated copiers
can be found at USA Springhill on the 2nd floor
of the College of Nursing. Most walk-in cash copy
orders can be completed at the Office of Publication
Services while you wait. |
| Publication
Services also provides the University community
with complete production of all directional and
informational signs. Lamination is available for
materials ranging in size from 2x3
up to 11x17. |
| The
quality and effectiveness of a publication can
be enhanced by consulting with staff artists early
in the design stages. Consultation also allows
Publication Services to share valuable timesaving
and cost-effective tips with the customer. |
| Publication
Services creates printed material tailored to
meet specific needs, including resume, newsletters,
directories, handbooks, posters and flyers, stationery,
and more. For further information or to schedule
an appointment call (251)380-2828. |
| |
| UNIVERSITY
WRITING CENTER |
| The
University Writing Center, located in Alpha Hall
East, provides assistance in writing to any student
enrolled in classes on any of the Universitys
campuses. Students work with writing consultants
one-on-one in a relaxed, informal setting to improve
their writing skills. The consulting schedule
varies slightly from semester to semester, but
information may be obtained by calling (251)460-6480. |