Banking: A U.S. Bank with a full-service
cash machine is located on West Bertona across from the Student
Union Building (SUB). Additional ATMs: A full-service Bank of America
cash machine is in the main entrance of Weter Hall and a Credit
Union Northwest cash machine is inside the SUB.
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed
Saturday and Sunday. Phone: (206) 217-0019. |
| Bookstore:
Located across from the Student Union Building (SUB) on West Bertona,
the SPU Bookstore carries all the textbooks you'll need, as well
as gifts, University clothing and everyday items. Photo processing
is also available. Hours: Mon.-Thu. 8:30 a.m.-6
p.m.; Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 11a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday closed.
Phone: (206) 281-2137. |
| Classes
Offered: Learn which classes are offered, their dates
and times, and instructor listings. |
| Campus
Information (UNI-COM): Uni-Com is a student-run campus
information and service desk located on the first floor of the SUB.
Its services include directing phone calls, welcoming visitors,
assisting with vending machines, and issuing bus, swim and Seattle
Art Museum passes. Also manages the lost-and-found. Location: Student
Union Building (SUB) Phone: 206-281-2000 (dial
“0”, if on campus) Hours: Mon, – Thu, 7:30 a.m.
– 9 p.m.; Fri, 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Sat, 11:00a.m. – 6:00p.m.;
Sun, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Campus Security:
Located at 306 W. Emerson, Safety and Security is open 24 hours
a day, seven days a week. Security staff members are trained in
CPR, first aid and respond to all campus emergencies and minor injuries.
After dark, security officers are available to escort people from
buildings to resident halls or cars. Phone: (206)
281-2922 (on campus, dial x2922). In an emergency on campus, dial
x2911. |
| Computer
HelpDesk: The Computer and Information Systems is located
in lower Marston. The HelpDesk is available for technical consultation
on software applications, network access, account setup and other
basic troubleshooting that can be handled over the telephone. Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone :(206) 281-2982.
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| Costs
and Financial Aid for Graduate Students: Student Financial
Services (SFS) can respond to your questions about financial aid,
tuition, scholarships and student employment. Hours:
Mon.-Wed. and Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thu. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. SFS
is located in Demaray Hall 10. Phone: (206) 281-2061.
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Dining
Options: Crossroads at Gwinn Commons
is a state-of-the-art restaurant located on the second floor of
Gwinn Commons. It features a variety of dining options, including
soups and salads, the grill and international classics. Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 8:30-10 a.m., noon-1 p.m. and 5-6
p.m.; Sun. 8:15-10 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m.
The Corner Place Market is the campus convenience
store, located off Martin Square. It features Subway sandwiches,
Starbucks espresso, baked goods, chips, snacks, fruit and a wide
selection of beverages. Hours: Mon-Thu 7:45 a.m.-11
p.m.; Fri. 7:45 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 2-11 p.m.
Falcon's Landing is in the SUB and is home
to Tierra Del Sol and La Vincinta Pizza. Falcon's Landing and
the espresso cart, Academic Perks, are now combined in the SUB
with longer hours of operation on Monday-Friday. Falcon's Landing,
featuring the "Good to Go" section of gourmet sandwiches, salads,
treats and drinks, will be open from 8:30 a.m - 8 p.m., Monday
- Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday. Academic Perks,
offering Starbucks espresso drinks, will operate from 7:30 a.m
- 8 p.m., Monday - Thursday, and from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday.
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| E-Mail
: E-mail is a necessary and required method for communication
at SPU. Following registration, your SPU e-mail address is automatically
created. Details are provided in the Computer Resources Menu of
your Banner account. Additional help may be found on the CIS
Help Pages , or contact CIS at (206) 281-2982. |
| Enrollment Verification: Course enrollment and
degree verification is verified for current and past quarters by
Student Academic Services. Located in Demaray Hall 151 Hours:
Monday - Wednesday and Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM and Thursday:
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Phone: 206/281-2031. |
| Grades and Grade Reports: The quality of a student's
performance in a course is recognized by a letter grade that is
counted in points. Except in cases of clerical error, no instructor
may change a grade that he or she has submitted to Student Academic
Services. In addition, grade changes may be made only in the quarter
following the course. |
| Gym/Workout Facilities: With a valid SPU ID card,
graduate and evening students are welcome to use the gym facilities
located in Royal Brougham Pavilion. Available services include weight
room and aerobic fitness center. Students also have limited court
access (please check the schedule outside the main gym for available
court times). Locker rooms are available for student use. Hours:
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 7 a.m.-10:45 p.m.; Fri. 7 a.m.-8:45 p.m.; Sat.
8 a.m.-8:45 p.m.; Sun. 2-5:45 p.m. Phone: (206)281-2085
or (206) 281-2307. |
| Housing:
Limited housing is available for graduate students. To obtain an
application or for more information call Housing Services at (206)
281-2188 or e-mail housing@spu.edu.
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Identification
(ID) Cards: Photo identification cards are required
to check out library materials, to gain admission to campus activities
and to gain access to certain buildings on campus. ID cards are
issued at the Office of University Services. Students are issued
one card at no charge. A fee is incurred if the card must be replaced
during the balance of the student's stay at SPU. University Services
is located at: 3220 Sixth Avenue West Phone: 206-281-2658.
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| Library:
The SPU Library provides books, journals and magazines. It also
provides online databases, accessible from Library and through its
Web site. Students need a valid University ID card to check out
books and other materials. Hours: The Library hours
starting in September will be: Mon - Thurs 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Fri - 7:30 - 8:00 Sat - 12:00 - 8:00 Sun - 3:00 - 11:00 (Phone:
(206) 281-2228 (main desk); (206) 281-2419 (reference desk). |
| Parking:
All vehicles must be registered with Safety and Security. This registration
is free and required by the city and University. During the academic
year, all commuter lots are free to park in from 4 p.m.-7 a.m. Mon.-Fri.
and all day Sat.-Sun. (with the exception of S lot outside of Demaray
Hall). Street parking is free, but cars must still be registered
with Safety and Security. Hours: Safety and Security
is open 24 hours a day. Phone: (206)
281-2821. |
| Public transportation:
King County's Metro bus service is a reliable commuting option and
it serves the University campus, making regular daily trips to downtown
Seattle. Students may purchase bus passes in Safety and Security.
Bus and ferry schedules are located in Uni-Com. |
| Class Registration: Dates for registration are
published in the University Calendar found at the front of the Graduate
Catalog and in the Time Schedule. Matriculated graduate and doctoral
student may register through the first week of the quarter and participate
in advance registration. Students will be asked to petition and
late fees will be charged if registration occurs after the fifth
day of the quarter. Procedures for registration vary from program
to program, however there are four options available to students:
1. In person in Student Academic Services 2. Via fax (206) 281-2669
3. Via mail to Student Academic Services 3307 3rd Ave W Seattle
WA 98119 4. Via the SPU Homepage (using the Banner
Information System on the web) at www.spu.edu. Check with the
program's graduate coordinator regarding procedures for registration.
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| Special Needs: The University provides a variety
of services for students with disabilities. The Center for Learning,
located in Lower Moyer, can assist with scheduling interpreters,
readers and other special assistants. The office can also facilitate
the acquisition of Braille and recorded materials, and it can provide
individual counseling and/or referrals. The Center also supports
classroom accommodation, including negotiating needs with faculty
and arranging for accessible classrooms. Hours:
Mon.-Thu. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone:
(206) 281-2272. |
| Transcripts: Official transcripts are released
only on written authorization of the student whose records are requested.
To receive a copy of the transcript, students must send a written
request to Student Academic Services. The letter needs to include:
name the student attended under; social security number; the last
quarter and year the student attended; if student is enrolled in
a current quarter of instruction and the number of classes enrolled
in for that quarter; destination; the number of official copies
required; and a signature.Click here
for more information on how to order a transcript. |
