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Student Resources

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Disability Services

Marquette University strives to integrate qualified students with disabilities as fully as possible into all aspects of university life. The Office of Disability Services, located within Student Educational Services, has been designated to coordinate this process in accordance with the university’s compliance responsibilities under the law. Accommodations determinations for all students with identified and documented disabilities will be made on a case-by-case basis. Examples of possible accommodations or services provided to students with disabilities include: alternative texts, interpreting, lecture notes, testing arrangements informal counseling, advocacy training, etc.

More detailed information about accessibility for all students at Marquette can be found at the Disability Services website. The Office of Disability Services is located in Marquette Hall Room 05; P.O. Box 1881; Milwaukee, WI, 53201-1881; P (414)288-1645; F (414) 288-5799.

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E-mail Policy

Marquette University utilizes e-mail as one of the official means of communication with students to keep them informed of important information such as financial aid and billing data; college deadlines, events and updates; and important campus news. Each student is issued an official eMarq e-mail account for use while he or she is enrolled. For more information, see the university's e-mail policy.

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Honor Societies

Alpha Sigma Lambda

The Zeta Psi chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda was established at Marquette in 1990. The society honors those dedicated part-time adult students who, while handling their life responsibilities, achieve and maintain high scholastic standards. Students in the College of Professional Studies and part-time students at Marquette University are inducted annually. For information, contact the College of Professional Studies at (414) 288-3153.

Alpha Sigma Nu

Founded in 1915 at Marquette University, Alpha Sigma Nu honors students who distinguish themselves in scholarship, loyalty to the ideals of Jesuit education and service to campus and community. Membership requirements include junior/senior standing and a grade point average placing in the top 15 percent of the class. Graduate students who have completed one-half of their credit requirements are eligible and subject to the same criteria. Of the pool of eligible students, only four percent from each class will be invited to membership. Alpha Sigma Nu has 28 student Chapters in the United States, two in Canada, and one in South Korea. There are 66,000 student and alumni members.

The only honor society permitted to bear the name Jesuit, ΑΣΝ encourages its members to a lifetime pursuit of intellectual development, deepening Ignatian spirituality, service to others, and a commitment to the core principles of Jesuit education. The 32 Student Chapters and Alpha Sigma Nu Alumni Clubs in 14 cities across the country sponsor Ignatian spirituality series, service projects, academic programs and speaker events.

Alpha Sigma Nu funds scholarships at its member institutions. In collaboration with the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, ΑΣΝ sponsors the Alpha Sigma Nu Book Awards, honoring outstanding publications by the faculty at Jesuit colleges and universities.

Alpha Sigma Nu’s headquarters remain at Marquette University. For information, contact the office at (414) 288-7542 or visit Alpha Sigma Nu.

Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Beta Kappa, chartered at William and Mary in 1776, is the oldest and most prestigious of the academic honor societies in the United States. Its purpose is to distinguish superior academic character and achievement and, through lectureships, scholarships, and publication of The American Scholar, to promote liberal education throughout the country. There are only 280 chapters, and Marquette’s Zeta chapter dates from 1971. Membership requirements typically include good (faculty-attested) academic character and a GPA in liberal arts courses within the top seven or eight percent of the graduating class. Students need not apply to be considered for membership. For further details, consult the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences at (414) 288-7059 for the name of the current secretary.

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Marquette Central

This office is the primary source for student enrollment and financial services information and assistance. Once a student is admitted to the university, this office is available to help students through Marquette processes and serves as a resource for questions about registration, student financial aid and student accounts. For more information, visit the Marquette Central website.

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Public Safety

As the Marquette community is located in downtown Milwaukee, students need to be aware of the realities of city living. Recognizing this, the university strives to educate students about personal safety and crime prevention through a wide variety of safety programs and services.

Marquette maintains its own Department of Public Safety as a security and safety service to the university community. The department is located on the first floor of the 16th Street Parking Structure, 749 N. 16th St. (between Wisconsin Avenue and Wells Street). This location houses Public Safety Administration, Officer Operations, Communications Center, Preventive Services, and Student Safety Programs. Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, every day. Services can be obtained by calling (414) 288-6800. For more information, visit the Department of Public Safety website.

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Schedule of Classes (Snapshot)

Snapshot is an online Schedule of Classes students access to determine what courses to take each term. In addition, Snapshot will provide a list of those classes that meet certain degree requirements or are of special interest, such as: University Core of Common Studies (UCCS) courses, Interdisciplinary courses or online courses. Click here to go to Snapshot.

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Student Educational Services

Marquette offers assistance to students in tutoring and study skills. For more information, visit the Student Educational Services website.

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Student Handbook

The Student Handbook, also issued annually, contains information and regulations on housing, conduct and student activities. Rules governing eligibility for membership and participation in student organizations, as well as descriptions of all recognized student organizations, also are contained in the Student Handbook. Copies of the handbook are available from the Office of Student Development.

Many colleges and departments issue a student handbook unique to their majors. Students in these majors are also governed by the rules and regulations of this handbook.

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Student Information System (CheckMarq)

Marquette students obtain up-to-the moment information, monitor their academic record, view courses, register and update their address/phone numbers online by using the CheckMarq system via the Internet. Students can access CheckMarq from any computer with Internet access. Click here to go to CheckMarq. CheckMarq requires both a user name and password. Information Technology Services assigns user names and passwords to all new students for the duration of their studies at Marquette.

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Transcript of Academic Record

A transcript is a complete and unabridged copy of all academic work attempted at Marquette University. Course and grade information contained on the transcript are released pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended).

A student may obtain a transcript of his or her Marquette record by completing a Transcript Request form available at Marquette Central and submitting it to the Office of the Registrar. Current students may request a transcript online via their CheckMarq account. All transcript requests should be submitted one week in advance of the date the transcript is needed.

The fee for this regular service is $5 per transcript. The fee for a rush or immediate transcript service is $10 per transcript. All transcript fees are payable at the time of the request.

Every transcript that is issued directly to a student is clearly marked. Because most institutions will not accept a transcript that has been in the student’s possession, we strongly recommend the student request the Office of the Registrar to mail a transcript directly to the institution involved. Students who fail to follow this recommendation are liable for any further charges when additional transcripts are ordered.

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Veterans Benefits

The Office of the Registrar acts as liaison between the student and the Veterans Administration, the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. Any student eligible to receive educational benefits under one of the various Veterans Administration programs must report to Marquette Central at the beginning of each fall, spring or summer term for which he or she is registered. Information or consultation is available at any time during regular office hours. For more information regarding veterans’ benefits, visit Marquette Central.

Marquette participates in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program; which is a provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This program allows institutions of higher learning in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed the highest in-state public undergraduate rate. The number of student sponsored for Yellow Ribbon Program benefits is limited. For additional information visit the Veterans Benefits site on the Marquette Central website.

VA regulations require schools to enforce certain standards of progress in regard to certifying veterans for educational benefits; therefore any veteran who wishes to receive veterans’ educational benefits must meet the published academic standards and requirements of the university.

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Facilities

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Haggerty Museum of Art

The Haggerty Museum of Art serves as a laboratory for learning focused on the visual arts by collecting, exhibiting and interpreting works of art in the context of Marquette University and Milwaukee. The museum’s exhibitions and educational programs are designed to contribute to transformational lifelong learning and enjoyment of the arts. For more information, visit the Haggerty Museum of Art website.

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Hartman Literacy and Learning Center

The Hartman Literacy and Learning Center is a facility within the College of Education, which supports undergraduate and graduate literacy-related programs. The center library houses a children’s literature collection, which is used by College of Education students as well as children and families participating in the Marquette University Family Literacy Project, a collaboration between the university and neighborhood elementary schools. Students enrolled in EDUC 4964 (Practicum in Reading) participate in the Family Literacy Project by tutoring small groups of children in reading and writing after school. The Hartman Literacy and Learning Center provides faculty and staff to support and conduct research regarding the project. For more information, visit the Hartman Center website.

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Instructional Media Center

The Kenneth Shuler Instructional Media Center (IMC) provides a wide range of multimedia creation and presentation services for the Marquette University community. The IMC’s primary obligation is to support and enhance Marquette’s classroom instruction through technology. The IMC is also responsible for audio-visual equipment distribution and technical support in presentation classrooms throughout the campus. In addition, the IMC produces media that augment the university’s public communication goals. These efforts include the creation of photography, audio, videos, and multimedia for informational, development and student recruiting purposes.

The facilities of the IMC are state-of-the-art and an important component of the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication's broadcasting curriculum. Our facilities include two digital television studios, eight video editing suites, three audio studios, and computer graphics platforms. These advanced facilities are used as classrooms and laboratories by students pursuing a degree in Broadcast and Electronic Communication. Students also have access to these facilities as they participate in MUTV and/or MUR the student operated campus television and radio stations. For more information, visit the Instructional Media Center website.

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Libraries

The university’s libraries support the teaching, research, and service mission of Marquette University by providing access to recorded knowledge through collections, services, cooperative programs and connections to worldwide resources. The libraries combine state-of-the-art technologies with a repository of information in an atmosphere of service and learning. A full description of resources, hours, news, and services is found at the Libraries’ website.

Collections of more than 1.7 million volumes and 3,700 print subscriptions are housed in the John P. Raynor, S.J, Library and the adjoining Memorial Library; the Law Library is separately described below. The libraries’ shared online catalog, MARQCAT, includes all book and periodical holdings, locations and circulation status.

Raynor Memorial Libraries

The Raynor Library holds a commanding position at the physical and intellectual center of the campus. Raynor Library is designed around the needs of its users, preserving the university’s extensive traditional collections, while expanding its capacity for incorporating digital technology into access and delivery of information.

For more information on Raynor Memorial Libraries:

• Libraries’ website.
• Special Collections and Archives.
  
• AskUs! Phone, e-mail, IM or text information services.
• Library Hours or 24-hour recorded message (414) 288-1530.

Law Library

The primary mission of the Marquette University Law Library is to support, through its information and service resources, the curricular, research and service activities of the Marquette University Law School faculty and students. For more information, visit the Law Library website.

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Research Centers and Institutes

In order to foster and enhance research and study at Marquette University, a number of units on campus have established thematic research centers and institutes. These centers and institutes offer the opportunity for active collaboration and research in a variety of categorical areas.

The centers generally are designed to bring an interdisciplinary focus to the study of complex problems and involve the participation of several faculty members. Opportunities are available for student participation in the programs of several of the centers and institutes.

The Office of the Provost maintains a list of currently active centers and institutes.

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Residence Halls

Living in a residence hall provides students with welcoming, living-learning communities that enhance their out-of-classroom experiences and their sense of belonging within the university.

The university accommodates students in men’s, women’s and coeducational residence halls and in university-owned apartments. Each residence hall provides easy access to classes, comfortable furnishings, 24-hour desk security and a chance to get involved through events and residence hall councils. The residence halls employ qualified students as resident assistants for each floor or wing, while full-time, professionally trained staff direct each hall. For more information, visit the Residence Life website.