College of Nursing

General Information

 

Change of Name, Address or Telephone

Any changes in name, address or telephone number need to be submitted on the appropriate form available in the Office of Student Services.

Communications

Course faculty and the College of Nursing communicate with students in a variety of ways, including the use of bulletin boards, the use of E-mail, use of student mailboxes, and other means of personal communication. Students are responsible for all communication regarding program information/changes relayed through the campus mail systems. Messages for faculty may be left on their office voice mail or e-mails.

Computer Technology/Student Laboratories

A number of student computer laboratories are available on campus. See the University Student Guide and Academic Planner for further information

E-Mail/Internet Access

Students have access to E-mail and the Internet at many campus locations. Additionally student may elect to download E-mail, Internet and Computerized Library Search (QVT) to their private residence. Contact the Computer Center for further information.

Faculty Offices and Mailboxes

Nursing faculty offices and mailboxes are located in the College of Nursing Administration Building. The building is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Students are urged to make arrangements to submit papers directly to the instructor as much as possible. A receiving box for faculty is located in the Receptionist area of the College (first floor lobby).

Non-nursing faculty offices are located on the North Campus. Students are urged to identify location of faculty offices for all courses in which enrolled.

Identification Card

A student identification card is required to use University services including library checkout privileges. This card is obtained in the Office of Admissions located in room 225 Millennium Student Center. Evidence of current enrollment (fee card) is required. Outreach students will be notified by Office of Student Services regarding the process for obtaining an identification card, this may necessitate completing the process on the main UM-St. Louis campus.

Library

The University has two library centers--Thomas Jefferson, located on the main campus and the Ward E. Barnes Library, housed in the South campus complex. While students may have need to use resources from any of the centers, the Health Sciences materials are located in the Ward E. Barnes Library and will be most frequently utilized. Information regarding each library may be found in the UM-St. Louis Student Handbook.

Parking

Students must park in student-designated areas only. Illegally parked cars will be ticketed and may be towed at the owner's expense. Grades and transcripts will be held until tickets are paid.