Facilities and Other Services
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER
The Academic Support Center is a peer tutoring service which is provided by the College for the benefit of the entire Assumption College community. It is in the D’Alzon Library on the second floor, 508-767-7170.
It is supervised by the Director and staffed by students and qualified professionals who have been selected for their abilities as tutors in areas such as math, economics, statistics, accounting, quantitative methods, science, writing, and foreign languages. Students with special needs, including learning disabilities, are encouraged to call the Director at 508-767-7311. Small group tutorials in study skills are also available. Online tutoring is available in writing, math, accounting, statistics, biology, and chemistry. Go to www.etutoring.org for online tutoring.
The Academic Support Center is open Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Sunday evenings 6:00–10:00 p.m. during the Fall and Spring semesters.
BOOKSTORE
The Assumption College Bookstore is located on the second floor of the Hagan Campus Center. The Bookstore provides the college community with textbooks, general trade and reference books, school supplies, clothing, gift items, and drinks and snacks.
The Bookstore hours are posted during each semester. For the convenience of Graduate and Continuing & Career Education students, in addition to the regular hours, the Bookstore is open until 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday during the first two weeks of each Fall and Spring semester, and during the first week of each Summer session. MasterCard, Discover, and Visa are accepted. Books can be ordered online at http://bookstore.assumption.edu.
DINING FACILITIES
The Taylor Hall Dining Room is open Monday-Thursday 7:30am-7:30pm, Friday 7:30am-7:00pm, and Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm, and Sunday 11:00am-7:30pm during the fall and spring semesters. Charlie’s is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-11:00pm, Saturday 4:00pm-11:00pm, and Sunday 4:00pm-8:00pm (Coffee Bar open until 11:00pm).
EMMANUEL d'ALZON LIBRARY
The Emmanuel d’Alzon Library is located on the quad behind the Hagan Campus Center. Fully handicap accessible, it has a seating capacity of 350 using a wide variety of arrangements, including three group study rooms.
The steadily growing collection consists of more than 200,000 volumes and the library subscribes to more than 1,125 journals. Electronic resources include more than 800 e-journals and over 80 databases. Our access to other resources is facilitated by our participation in local, regional, and national library networks.
The library is normally open as follows:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Schedule changes are recorded on the Library’s voice mail (508) 767-7271.
In order to use the Library, a student must have a current, valid student I.D. available from Public Safety. The Library’s automated system is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.assumption.edu/dept/library.
HEALTH SERVICES
All graduate students should have their own primary care provider. Emergency treatment only with referral to the individual’s provider or emergency room is available. Health Services is located in Armanet House, Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm.
ID CARDS
Student IDs are required of all students and may be obtained, free of charge from Public Safety. Verification of class registration required to obtain an ID card. For information call (508) 767-7225.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER
The facility houses public access labs and technology-rich classrooms with over 150 computers as well as help staff. Equipment and software are available for standard applications and free laser printing.
The Information Technology Center is normally open as follows:
Monday-Thursday 7:00am-Midnight
Friday 8:30am-6:00pm
Saturday Noon-6:00pm
Sunday Noon-6:00pm
For questions regarding College computers, Assumption email accounts and Assumption Blackboard accounts, students may call the Help Desk at (508) 767-7060.
MEDIA CENTER
The Media Center provides audio-visual services to the College community and is located in the DiPasquale Building, 508-767-7215. The Media Center houses a television studio which is used for a wide variety of academic disciplines including: psychology, communication skills, history, foreign languages, speech, counseling techniques, and television production. The media center also has video editing systems that can be utilized for DVD authoring and duplication. A Polycom videoconferencing system is also available for academic use.
The Media Center is normally open as follows:
Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
OFFICE OF CAMPUS MINISTRY
Campus Ministry strives to give life and meaning to the motto of Assumption College, “…until Christ be formed in you,” by its efforts to enable the members of the college community to be seekers of truth who are rooted in the Gospel and who embrace the personal responsibility of their baptismal call to bring about a world of justice, peace, and love. This mission is carried out through retreats, reflection, and discussion groups, alternative break service opportunities, liturgical ministries, and a variety of other spiritual development programs.
Located in Townhouse 8 and in the Hagan Campus Center, the Office of Campus Ministry can be reached at 508-767-7419 Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
PARKING
All vehicles brought onto the campus must be registered with Public Safety. Parking permits for graduate students may be obtained from Public Safety free of charge, with proof of course registration. Public Safety may impose a ban on parking in the event of severe snow conditions. The ban is announced on the College Snow Line (508) 767-7360, or by calling Public Safety at (508) 767-7226. During the ban, parking is allowed only in designated areas.
All fines incurred as a result of driving or parking violations are payable at the Business Office (Alumni Hall) within seven business days. Failure to pay fines may result in loss of driving and parking privileges on campus. Fines must be paid prior to eligibility for degree conferral.
PLOURDE RECREATION CENTER
The Plourde Recreation Center houses a six-lane swimming pool, an aerobics/dance studio, four racquetball courts, a jogging/walking indoor track, a fully equipped fitness center, locker rooms and saunas. Graduate students may use the facility on a pay-per-use basis ($5 per visit for students and for guests). Student ID cards are required. Contact 508 767-7072 for hours and information.
POST OFFICE
The Post Office window, located in the lower level of the Hagan Campus Center, is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on weekdays, and noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Saturday hours are only applicable during the fall and spring semesters excluding holiday weekends.
PUBLIC SAFETY/CAMPUS POLICE
The Department of Public Safety, located on the ground floor of Kennedy Building, maintains 24 hour coverage in an effort to protect all students and college personnel.
The Assumption College Annual Security Report provides statistics for the previous three years of reported crimes that occurred on-campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Assumption College, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to or accessible from campus. The report includes policies concerning campus security, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy by contacting the Assumption College Department of Public Safety or on the web site at: www.assumption.edu/police.
The on-campus extension is 5555 for emergencies and 7225 or 7226 for non-emergencies. From off campus call (508) 767-7225 or (508) 767-7226.
REGISTRAR'S OFFICE
Students may review their academic records by appointment. Those wishing to obtain transcripts of their academic records should apply in writing or in person to the Registrar’s Office (Alumni Hall). The fee for transcripts is $4. Call 508-767-5024 to order a transcript. Official transcripts are withheld only if a student has not met all financial obligations to the college. Grades will be mailed as soon as possible after each marking period. Grades will not be released over the phone.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Assumption College does not maintain housing for graduate students. There are a limited number of Head Resident Assistant (HRA) and Resident Director (RD) positions available each academic year. Call (508) 767-7505 for information. Off-campus housing information is posted on the web site at www.assumption.edu.