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UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS
Welcome to the UArts family! This guide contains useful tips and
information about what to expect when you arrive on campus.
ABOUT UARTS (P. 3) HEALTH & WELLNESS (P. 25) RESOURCES &
Mission Health Insurance STUDENT SUCCESS (P. 40)
Our Core Values COVID-19 Vaccine Policy University Libraries
Health Services Tips Internships & Experiential Learning
ORIENTATION INFORMATION (P. 5) Counseling Center Educational Partnerships
First-Year Experience Educational Accessibility
New Student Orientation STUDENT RIGHTS & Employment at UArts & Beyond
First-Year Guides RESPONSIBILITIES (P. 31) Career Services
Student Handbook & Code of
CAMPUS LIFE (P. 7) Conduct ACCELERATED LEARNING (P. 49)
Getting Involved Online Training Requirements Accelerated Master's Programs
Staying Connected Complete the Program Other Graduate-Level Programs
International Student Programs Confidentiality
Clubs & Organizations FOR PARENTS, FAMILIES &
SAFETY ON CAMPUS & SUPPORT SYSTEMS (P. 50)
LIVING ON CAMPUS (P. 12) IN THE CITY (P. 32) Parent & Family Association
Housing Sign up for UArts Alerts Parent Council
What's Included in On-Campus Safety Tips & Resources Family Educational Rights
Housing, & What Should I Bring? & Privacy Act
Student ID Cards MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY Parents & Families FAQ
Dining RESOURCES (P. 35)
Your UArts Gmail Account & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (P. 61)
BILLING & FINANCIAL AID (P. 21) the UArts Portal Academic Calendar
Billing Your Account Information Campus Map
Finalizing Financial Aid Laptop Requirement University Directory
Student Financial Services FAQ Free Software Access
Media Resources
REGISTERING FOR CLASSES &
ADVISING (P. 36)
Before Orientation
Advising Center
Tutoring
Academic Achievement Program
Office of the Registrar
University Catalog
1
ABOUT
UARTS
MISSION
To Advance Human Creativity
Mission Statement
University of the Arts is dedicated to advancing human creativity in an
increasingly complex and technology-driven world.
We believe creativity is the true catalyst for social and economic change
and the most essential skill for success in today's society.
We deliver a diverse curriculum, grounded in critical inquiry and
creative practice, which enables students to both explore and transcend
different artistic disciplines.
We are committed to being the place of choice for thinkers, doers
and dreamers_a constantly evolving university devoted to the art and
science of creativity for a better world.
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity & Diversity
We are a supportive community committed to individual and artistic
integrity and inclusion. We promote and respect self-expression, a wide
range of ideas, and diversity in all its forms.
Excellence, Creativity & Passion
With a focus on excellence, we inspire, challenge and support the
unconventional thinkers, dreamers and doers who are passionate about
using their creative works to impact society.
Connections & Collaboration
We connect design and the performing, visual, communication and
liberal arts in the classroom and the community, expanding artistic
possibilities, outcomes and lives through creative collaboration. Learn more about the
action steps University of
the Arts is taking to
further anti-racism at UArts.
2 3
ORIENTATION
INFORMATION
FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE SAVE THE DATES + Residential Student In-
Your first year will be challenging, Virtual New Student Orientation Person Orientation, Aug. 26:
completely unique and A LOT of Aug. 14_18 Residential students participate
fun. To help you learn about your in campus and neighborhood
N E W S T U D E N T new school, we've created a New
During these days, you'll be tours and some social evening
invited to attend a few Zoom activities to meet other new
Student Orientation and First-
presentations. Can't attend a students!
Year Experience program for all
session? We'll post the recording
incoming students_the details are
to your Orientation Canvas
included here. FIRST-YEAR GUIDES
classroom for you to watch
later. We'll share a more detailed Every new student will be
We can't wait to meet you!
schedule of these presentations assigned a First-Year Guide (FYG)
with you via email in July. on the first day of Orientation and
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION will join an Orientation group of
New Student Orientation will Orientation Canvas Classroom 15-20 other new students.
happen in three parts: Virtual Your Orientation Canvas
Orientation Zoom Presentations, FYGs are upperclass students
Classroom will open to you on
an Orientation online classroom who have a passion for UArts,
Monday, Aug. 16. There, you'll find
in Canvas, and an in-person have been specially trained on all
lots of helpful resources about
Orientation. Continue reading for university resources and cannot
services that are available
more details on each activity. wait to welcome you. In your
to you, as well as some things
Orientation group, guided by your
that will help you prepare to
Orientation is required because FYG, you'll go through Orientation
transition to college life.
it's full of useful information for together and create bonds to last
your transition to UArts. But it's throughout your time at UArts.
In-Person Orientation
also fun! Our First-Year Guides are
ready to make this year's program + Commuter Student Your FYG will stick with you
the best one ever. Orientation Orientation, Aug. 23: Check throughout your first semester to
details will be sent via email in, get your student ID, provide guidance and support,
starting in July and are available take a tour of campus and meet and you'll have opportunities to
online at uarts.edu/orientation. other commuter students! reconnect with your Orientation
group as you navigate the
+ Residential Student Move-In, semester together.
Aug. 24-25: Living on
campus? You"ll be assigned
a date and time to move
into your residence hall
sometime in July.
4 5
CAMPUS LIFE
Being involved in campus life is a great way to strengthen friendships
you've made in your major and make new friends outside it. Whether
you're joining a club, going to a campus event or getting together with
your Orientation group, there are a lot of ways to make your life outside
of class full of fun and community.
GETTING INVOLVED You can also get connected by
attending events like Open Mic
A great way to find ways to get
Night, Inquiring Minds:
involved is by going to the Student
Conversations on Social Justice,
Club and Organization Fair that
or by joining a Community
happens during Welcome
Channel. Community Channels
Weekend and showcases clubs
are groups that bring people
and organizations at UArts as well
together based on common
as other involvement
identities and shared interests.
opportunities. Whether you're
Each Community Channel
interested in community service,
provides a space for students to
recreational sports, peer
establish relationships based on a
education or social justice and
diverse range of themes and
advocacy, you're bound to find
characteristics.
something you're passionate
about and a way to engage in
Find out what's happening every
campus life.
week through our weekly Keepin'
Up with Campus Life emails,
which will be in your inbox every
Monday morning, or take a look at
our events calendar on the UArts
app under the Student Activities
tile. You can also stay connected
with what's happening by Campus Life
following us on Instagram: Gershman Hall, Room 307
@UArts_CampusLife. 215-717-6144
campuslife@uarts.edu
uarts.edu/campuslife
6 7
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS STAYING CONNECTED
With more than 20 student-driven clubs and organizations, there There are virtual Open Mic
are many ways to get involved in life at UArts. Don't see a group Nights, Paint Nights and
you were really hoping was at UArts? Start it yourself_the Office more events hosted
of Campus Life will support you. Learn more at uarts.edu/ throughout the semester.
students/clubs-org.
Use the links and resources
FOLLOW US below to stay up to
date about things to do
Join us on Instagram @UArts_CampusLife to stay up to date on
on campus.
how to get involved at UArts and to follow along with our
Instagram UArtistries series, a series of IGTV videos created by
Email:
students that cover a range of topics like how to keep your plants campuslife@uarts.edu
happy and healthy or how to make an awesome breakfast burrito.
Events:
Hear student stories and learn about cool projects students are uarts.edu/campuslifecalendar
working on by following the Kickin' it with Campus Life podcast.
facebook.com/UArtsCL
You can find the podcast on all major podcasting platforms, like
Spotify and Apple Podcast. @UArts_CampusLife
Campus Life
Gershman Hall, Room 307
215-717-6144
campuslife@uarts.edu
uarts.edu/campuslife
8 9
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS
The International Student Programs office focuses on making sure
you're adjusting well to life in the U.S.
International Student Programs
+ handles English as a second language (ESL) assessment and advising,
and UArts" ESL Institute.
+ hosts International Student Orientation, which will help you adjust
to U.S. culture and University of the Arts, as well as explain the
regulations for F-1 and J-1 visa holders.
+ hosts multicultural, cross-collaborative student exhibit and
performance series.
+ plans advocacy and cultural programming designed to engage the
UArts community in creative global citizenship.
+ supports cultural clubs, like the UArts Korean Association and the
Chinese UArts Association.
International Student Programs
Gershman Hall, Room 412
Email: mflamm@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/students/
international-student-programs
10 11
LIVING ON
CAMPUS
Campus Life makes residence MOVE-IN & BUILDING ACCESS LAUNDRY RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
halls feel like your home away New students will be invited to Laundry facilities are located All students who live on campus
from home! move in at an assigned date and in each residence hall, and are assigned a resident assistant
time in August or January. When you'll be provided with a (RA), who serves as an advisor and
More than 30 professional and reloadable laundry card to
you move in, you'll receive your a mentor to residents. RAs have
student staff members are here to operate washers and dryers.
student ID, which will give you completed a thorough training
help make your UArts experience (In Juniper Hall, laundry
access to your residence hall about campus and community
positive and productive. services are coin-operated.)
building and your meal plan in resources, emergency response
the dining hall. You'll also be procedures, and university
ROOM ASSIGNMENTS given a key to your room and a RESIDENCE LIVING POLICY protocol. If you don't know where
mailbox key. to go on campus for support, they
Room assignments will be All residential living policies
are a great first stop.
issued to those who have paid all All new residents may bring up to are outlined in our Student
balances due at the end of July two people to help them move Handbook. You can view the RAs provide fun, too! They host all
for the fall semester and early into their rooms. We ask that handbook online at uarts.edu/ types of programs for residents.
January for the spring semester. your guests finish helping you studenthandbook. Some popular programs are
move in by 6 p.m. and vacate the movie nights, video game
building, so you can participate in competitions and recipe sharing.
Orientation activities. If you have a program you would
like to see, talk to your RA_they'll
To help you move in, we have a make it happen!
whole welcome team and moving
carts to help you bring your items
from your car to your room. You'll
have 20 minutes to unload your
belongings, and then you'll be
asked to make room for other
vehicles and move your car to an
off-campus lot to park.
To read more details about Campus Life
our housing plan for Gershman Hall, Room 309
reopening in the fall, visit Phone: 215-717-6970
uarts.edu/about/fall21. Email: reslife@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/housing
12 13WHAT'S INCLUDED IN ON CAMPUS For all envelopes and packages
HOUSING, AND WHAT SHOULD I BRING? sent through the U.S. Postal
Our residence halls are furnished with beds, desks and desk chairs, Service (USPS), this is the address
dressers, air conditioning, microwaves and micro-fridges. To learn more format.
about what to expect in your space or to find out what you should
pack and bring to campus when you move in, take a look at our Student's name
website. You and your roommates might want to plan who is bringing C/O University of the Arts
what before you move in. 320 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
There are also certain items that are prohibited in our residence halls. Residence Hall name and room
Leave these at home, as your possession of them violates university number
policy and certain local fire codes. Be sure to review that list here, too.
For all envelopes and packages
sent commercial carriers (UPS,
LINEN SERVICE FedEx, DHL or private courier
You can preorder extra-long twin sheets to fit our mattresses and have service), this is the address format.
them delivered directly to your residence hall when you move in. Learn
more at uarts.edu/students/linens-program. Student's Name
C/O University of the Arts
311 S. Juniper St.
RECEIVING MAIL & PACKAGES Philadelphia, PA 19107
If you're living on campus, your room or apartment will be assigned Residence Hall name
a mailbox in your residence hall. For all mail being sent to university and room number
residence halls, follow the directions below. Use your full name as Optional: Phone # for flowers,
registered with the university; no nicknames, please. Do not have perishable items
packages mailed or addressed directly to your residence hall_
they will be denied.
We do not accept deliveries over the weekends, holidays or
university breaks.
Packages that are delivered after 5 p.m. are returned for delivery the
next business day. Do not use FedEx Home_it is strictly residential. Mail and Distribution Services
Junniper Hall, 311 S. Juniper St., First Floor
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 8- 9 a.m.,
12:30-2 p.m.
Telephone: 215-717-6950
Email: distributionservices@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/about/mail-and-
distribution-services
14 15STUDENT ID CARDS
All students are required to have,
carry and show their UArts
student ID on campus. Here's
how you can get yours.
1.
Submit a Photo
New students may upload their
own photo to be used on their ID. DINING
To review the photo criteria, visit
Visit uarts.edu/dining for
uarts.edu/studentID. A link will
more information about locations,
be sent to your UArts email over
hours and meal plans.
the summer that will require you to
upload your photo.
2.
Pick up Your Student ID Card
IDs are available for pickup
during Orientation check-in. A
government-issued photo ID is
required for pickup, and you must
have all financial balances paid.
IDs are required to enter all university
buildings, including residence halls,
classrooms and studios. Your meal
plan, Dining Dollars and UArts$ are Student Financial Services Dining Services
synced to your student ID card. It Hamilton Hall, Room 270 Phone: 215-717-6664
also allows you to check out and use Phone: 215-717-6170 Email: diningservices@uarts.edu
library resources and Print Services. Email: finaid@uarts.edu Online: uarts.edu/dining
Online: uarts.edu/studentID
16 17HOW DO I USE MY MEAL PLAN? MAKING PURCHASES ON Unused Dining Dollars do not roll
CAMPUS over at the end of each semester,
Your student ID allows you to
access the dining halls through Use your student ID card as a while UArts$ do not expire.
meal plan exchanges, commonly debit card at various locations on
called "swipes." campus with UArts$ and/or Dining
Dollars. Both accounts are
managed through the UArts USES UA R TS $ D IN I NG DO L L A R S
WHAT IF I LIVE OFF CAMPUS BUT eAccount, where you can make
STILL WANT TO DINE? DINING
real-time deposits, view
FACI L I T I E S
Email reslife@uarts.edu using transaction histories and
your UArts email address and let download or print statements.
us know what meal plan you'd like SC HO O L
added to your account. Your eAccount is accessible STO R E
via the UArts Student Portal.
Parents and families can deposit
DINING DOLLARS money for you through UArts I MAG I N G
You can use Dining Dollars to eAccount, too. L A BS
make purchases at any dining
location on campus. They expire
UARTS$ VS. DINING DOLLARS UAR T S
at the end of each semester. SU P P LY
Dining Dollars can only be used SH OP S
for dining facilities. (New students
with meal plans are automatically R ELOA DAB L E
issued Dining Dollars accounts.)
Dining Services
Phone: 215-717-6664
Email: diningservices@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/dining
18 19BILLING &
FINANCIAL AID
Student Financial Services (SFS) Reminder: Students are
administers scholarships and automatically billed for health
grants, helps you apply for loans, insurance. If you have your own
and works with you and your coverage, be sure to complete the
family to structure payment plans. online health insurance form to
remove the charge from your bill.
Our staff of trained financial aid
Learn more about health
counselors are here to help you
insurance at UArts.
with every step. We encourage
you to meet with us to talk about
your award package. FINALIZING FINANCIAL AID
If you're receiving federal loans
BILLING (like a federal Direct Stafford
Loan), you must complete a
After you've submitted your
Master Promissory Note and
deposit, here's what you can
entrance counseling to finalize
expect.
your financial aid award.
+ Your bill will be available via
Find detailed instructions at
our online billing platform,
uarts.edu/whatsnext,
hosted by Nelnet Business
or contact us for assistance.
Solutions. If you"re starting in
the fall, bills are released at Payment plans are available!
the end of May. If you"re Learn more at uarts.edu/billing.
starting in the spring, your bill
will arrive in early November.
+ An email notification will
be sent to your UArts email
account. Be sure to check your
account regularly!
+ View and pay your bill by
Student Financial Services
signing in to the UArts portal
Hamilton Hall
using your UArts credentials
215-717-6170
at sss.uarts.edu.
Email: finaid@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/finaid
20 21STUDENT FINANCIAL
SERVICES FAQ
Can i share my bill with a parent When is financial aid disbursed? How is aid disbursed?
or other third party? Financial aid is generally disbursed Unless otherwise noted, all
Yes, you can share access through during the first week of classes. financial aid awarded by UArts for
the online platform by clicking You should arrive with sufficient the fall and spring semesters is
Add an Authorized Party and funds to purchase books, supplies disbursed in two installments.
adding users' email addresses and and any other items you need One half of the total annual award
names to grant access. Visit to start the semester. Also, be sure is distributed each semester and
uarts.edu/billing for more to finalize your award. (See applied toward the charges on
details, or contact us. "Finalizing Financial Aid," page 21.) your university student account
(tuition and fees, university
housing charges, and/or other
university charges).
I still have questions.
Contact us or visit us online for a
more extensive FAQ.
Student Financial Services
Hamilton Hall
215-717-6170
Email: finaid@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/finaid
22 23HE ALTH &
WELLNESS
UArts is committed to offering POLICY DATES WAIVE
service and education to keep you Policies are renewed annually, To waive coverage and have the
well and providing quality care if beginning and ending in mid- annual fee removed from your bill,
you become ill. For a complete list August. you have to prove that you have
of the services we provide, visit external coverage and complete
uarts.edu/healthservices. the online health insurance form
ENROLL BY
no later than the deadline listed
Fall: Enroll by Aug. 1 for above. If you fail to opt out, you'll
HEALTH INSURANCE
coverage to begin Aug. 15. be automatically enrolled in the
All full-time, matriculated students school plan. There are no
Spring: Enroll by Dec. 10 for
taking six or more credits must exceptions or refunds, and costs
coverage to begin Jan. 1.
have health insurance through cannot be prorated.
either their own insurance To learn more, visit
company or the school-based uarts.edu/healthinsurance.
plan. Students must have health
insurance with major medical
coverage. CONFIRM OR WAIVE COVERAGE
Confirm or waive your UArts
health insurance as soon as
UARTS HEALTH
possible by completing the online
INSURANCE PLAN
health insurance form. More
UArts offers a comprehensive information can be found here:
healthcare plan at a uarts.edu/students/health-
competitive rate. For full plan insurance-university-arts.
and provider details, visit
uarts.edu/healthinsurance.
CONFIRM
You'll be billed automatically for
COST
the UArts Health Insurance plan.
Rates are automatically applied to To confirm your enrollment, you
your tuition bill. See uarts.edu/ must complete the online health
healthservices for more insurance form by the deadline
information. listed above. The form is available
at myuarts.uarts.edu/ahpins.
(Failure to opt in by this date might
result in a lapse of coverage, and
costs cannot be prorated.)
24 25COVID-19 VACCINE POLICY
Proof of vaccination is required for all students attending University of
the Arts this academic year. Any vaccine authorized for use in the U.S.
(currently Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson) is acceptable.
Some incoming students may be 17 years old and only eligible for the
Pfizer vaccine (under current FDA approvals). For faculty, staff and
students living abroad, see our COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ for information
on vaccines not authorized for use in the U.S.
Students may request an exemption from the vaccination requirement
for medical or religious reasons. However, they will not be permitted
to access the physical campus while Philadelphia is in the midst of an
active COVID-19 outbreak, as defined by the Centers for Disease
Control & Prevention (CDC).
If it aligns with their degree planning, students may enroll in Critical
Studies, discipline history or other courses that are only offered
remotely. Before doing so, students should speak with their program
director and advisor to discuss how this might affect their progress
toward degree completion. Students with questions about
accommodations relating to a diagnosed medical, physical,
psychological and/or learning disability should contact the Office of
Educational Accessibility at access@uarts.edu.
Individuals participating in fully online graduate programs or remote
engagement programs will not need to provide proof of vaccination.
Additional information on UArts' fall opening plan will be coming soon
and will be available at uarts.edu/fall21.
Note: The American College Health Association recommends
COVID-19 vaccine requirements for college campuses.
COVID Response Team
Email: crt@uarts.edu
26 27HEALTH SERVICES TIPS COUNSELING CENTER
The Counseling Center provides
Confirm or waive your UArts health insurance by completing the online health insurance form. short-term individual counseling,
groups, outreach and prevention
programming, as well as
Complete the health insurance form and your immunizations, and obtain your physician's signature. training, consultations and referral
Plan ahead! It can be difficult to get an appointment with your physician due to the increased resources in our community.
demand for back-to-school checkups. The Counseling staff works
with students on many types of
concerns, from stress and anxiety,
Always have your insurance cards with you, and learn how to use them.
depression, LGBTQ+ identity
development, drug and alcohol
addiction, and family problems
and trauma.
Visit uarts.edu/counseling
for more details about the
services we provide, as well as
contact information for
emergencies, hotlines and
local support services.
Office of Health Services Counseling Center
Monday through Friday Gershman Hall, Room 205
9 a.m.-5 p.m. 401 S. Broad St.
Gershman Hall, Room 306 By appointment: Monday-Friday
Phone: 215-717-6652 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
or 215-717-6230 Email: counseling@uarts.edu
Email: healthservices@uarts.edu Online: uarts.edu/counseling
Online: uarts.edu/healthservices
facebook.com/uartshealthservices
instagram.com/uartshealthservices
28 29S TUDENT RIGHTS &
RESPONSIBILITIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK & CODE If you would like to learn more CONFIDENTIALITY
OF CONDUCT about our online educational All responses given in the
The Student Handbook and program, visit everfi.com and e-training are strictly confidential;
the Code of Conduct, which explore the information the University will only receive
is included in the handbook, available. EverFi's programs information about the student
guides students, faculty and staff are well-designed and used body as a whole and will never
to ensure that all members of successfully at many other see individual students' answers.
our community are informed universities. Detailed, step-by-
step instructions are available Providing truthful answers_no
about policies, procedures,
on our website. matter what they are_will not put
rights and privileges.
you at any risk for repercussions.
Before you begin the fall semester,
take some time to review the COMPLETE THE PROGRAM
information in the Student EverFi's online training provides
Handbook, so you are aware of you with a comprehensive
your rights and responsibilities as foundation of understanding in
a UArts community member. diversity and inclusion, alcohol
education and sexual assault
ONLINE TRAINING prevention.
REQUIREMENTS The program takes about one
In accordance with the Higher hour to complete and must
Education Act and in order be completed by the end of
to ensure the best possible September for those starting in
environment for all UArts the fall semester, or the end of
students, we require each February for those beginning in
incoming student to complete the spring.
an online, interactive program The course will be open for
aimed at helping students think students at the beginning of
critically about their activities and Orientation. Students will receive
behaviors. an email invitation with login
Failure to complete the course instructions to complete the
Office of Student Affairs
is considered a violation of the course.
Phone: 215-717-6617
university's Student Code of Email: studentaffairs@uarts.edu
Conduct and will result in a
Online: uarts.edu/studentaffairs
$250 fine.
30 31SAFE T Y ON CAMPUS
& IN THE CIT Y
UArts is an urban campus located SIGN UP FOR UARTS ALERTS SAFETY TIPS & RESOURCES
in the heart of Center City
UArts has an emergency + Save the UArts emergency
Philadelphia. UArts' Public Safety
notification system, called UArts phone number: 215-717-6666.
team is committed to providing a
Alerts, that notifies community
safe and secure atmosphere for all
members with critical information, + UArts is staffed with 24-hour
our students, faculty and staff.
including emergencies and Public Safety staff members.
Keep the following resources and weather closings. You can always find a public
tips in mind to stay safe on safety staff member at any
All students automatically receive UArts building front desk or by
campus and in the city.
these alerts via their university calling the emergency number.
email, but you must sign up to
receive alerts via text. You can + For emergencies, always dial
also add phone numbers and 911 first, then alert Public
email addresses for family Safety.
members who might want to
receive alerts. + If you"re walking alone on
campus, you can use our
To sign up for UArts Alert walking escort service_just
emergency text messages, log in call or ask a Public Safety
to the UArts Portal, click on the officer for assistance.
Emergency Alerts link, and
follow the instructions. + Be alert and aware of your
surroundings.
To read more about our
community safety guidelines and + Don"t leave your belongings
emergency preparedness, visit unattended, including in
uarts.edu/about/community- studios and classrooms.
safety-guidelines.
+ Carry your student ID with you
at all times. It"s university policy
that students, faculty and staff
must show their IDs with valid Public Safety
stickers to enter buildings.
1228 Spruce St., Mezzanine
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 215-717-6827
24-hour emergency line:
215-717-6666
32 33MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
RESOURCES
YOUR UARTS GMAIL ACCOUNT LAPTOP REQUIREMENT MEDIA RESOURCES
& THE UARTS PORTAL
All students are required to have You can check out specialty
The UArts portal is a hub of a laptop. Recommendations equipment like digital cameras
information that provides you and minimum requirements are and tripods for certain academic
with access to resources like available at uarts.edu/laptop. programs. The equipment room
Student Self-Service, Gmail, is located in Terra Hall, Room
eAccounts and Canvas. FREE SOFTWARE ACCESS 1202, and reservations can
Students are eligible for free be made online at uarts.edu/
YOUR ACCOUNT INFORMATION software, such as all of the Adobe equipment. Before you make
Creative Cloud, Ableton Live, your first reservation, be sure
You're required to use your UArts
Final Cut, Rhino and more! Learn to visit Media Resources to set up
portal account for all enrollment
more about what software will your rental account.
processes, including registering
for classes. be available. You will receive
instructions on how to access
To access the UArts portal, use
and install software during New
the username and password
Student Orientation.
provided to you when you were
accepted to UArts.
You can also access your UArts
Gmail account by logging in
directly at gmail.com.
You will need to use your full
email address as your username,
including 2uarts.edu.
OTIS Help Desk
Phone: 215 -717-6677
Email: helpdesk@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/helpdesk
Remote Assistance:
remotesupport.uarts.edu
34 35REGIS TERING FOR
CL A SSES & ADVISING
BEFORE ORIENTATION ADVISING CENTER TUTORING
If you're a first-year student Advising, tutoring and other Tutoring is free and available to all
accepted for the fall semester, academic support will help you students. Tutors can help you
you'll receive an advising and tackle your classes and learning. improve your skills in writing;
registration email from the Office reading; ESL; and other academic
Throughout your time at UArts,
of the Registrar in mid-July. and studio areas, including
you'll be guided by your faculty
If you're a first-year student advisor and your academic successful classroom strategies
accepted for the spring semester, advisor in the Advising Center. and study habits.
you'll receive an advising and Academic advisors are available You can schedule appointments
registration email from the Office year-round to help you for advising or tutoring by calling
of the Registrar in December. or emailing the Advising Center.
+ explore your academic options,
If you're a transfer student, including majors and minors,
you'll get an advising and internships, and studying ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
registration email from the abroad; PROGRAM
Office of the Registrar once you
accept your offer of admission. + select and schedule classes; If you need more support to
meet the academic challenges
All emails are sent to your UArts
+ understand your progress and that might limit your success,
email address. If you haven't
degree requirements; check out the Academic
received an email yet, contact the
Achievement Program. Programs
Office of the Registrar at
+ withdraw from classes; and and specialized support services
registrar@uarts.edu.
can help you improve your
Meet with your faculty advisor, the + manage your academic academic and artistic
Advising Center or the Office of responsibilities and skills. achievement, advance your
the Registrar at any time for progress toward your degree, and
additional support. sustain your professional career.
Advising Center
Phone: 215 -717-6818
Email: advising@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/advising
36 37OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR You must use your UArts email
The registrar oversees all things account for all university
related to course scheduling and correspondence. For security and
planning, grades, and other privacy reasons, the registrar can
academic information. only offer support to inquiries
received from university email
Specifically, the registrar handles accounts.
+ publishing the academic
calendar and the
UNIVERSITY CATALOG
University Catalog,
Check out the University
+ registration, Catalog. It includes academic
policy, course descriptions and
+ grading, program requirements. You're
responsible for observing all
+ program changes and regulations that are included in it.
declarations,
+ degree progress tracking,
+ certification of enrollment,
+ transcript services,
+ diploma conferral, and
+ the protection and release of
academic records.
Office of the Registrar
Hamilton Hall, Room 230
Phone: 215-717-6420
Email: registrar@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/registrar
38 39RESOURCES &
S TUDENT SUCCESS
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES INTERNSHIPS & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Most of UArts Libraries' electronic resources (articles, You'll have access to internships and other
ebooks, image databases, streaming video and audio) experiential learning opportunities that'll help you
are available to enrolled students on or off campus. apply and expand on what you've learned in class
in a real-world setting while you make valuable
professional connections.
Notable companies and organizations where
UArts students have interned include
Anthropologie, Broadway Dance Center, Cartoon
Network, CNBC, Condé Nast, MTV Networks,
National Gallery of Art, Philadelphia Eagles and
Urban Outfitters.
For more information about the internship
process and internship opportunities, visit the
Career Services internship webpage.
University Libraries Career Services
Phone: 215-717-6280 Gershman Hall, Room 312
Email: libraries@uarts.edu Phone: 215-717-6075
Online: library.uarts.edu Email: careerservices@uarts.edu
Follow @uartslibraries on Instagram. Online: uarts.edu/careerservices
40 41EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS EDUCATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY
Peirce College Thomas Jefferson University University Of The Sciences The Office of Educational
To strengthen your position in the Take a class in liberal arts or the Broaden your knowledge of Accessibility identifies and
creative economy, you can take sciences at Thomas Jefferson business, science, foreign removes barriers to success for
courses at Peirce College_ University. Students at either language and much more! students with disabilities.
located directly across the street university can take courses at the Participate in our exchange
from UArts_which offers a range other for no additional charge. partnership with the University of
the Sciences, and take classes HOW AND WHEN DO I
of management, marketing and
there for credit. DISCLOSE A NEED?
other courses.
Disclosure of an impairment is
voluntary, but we highly
recommend that you meet with
the educational accessibility
advisor as early in your UArts
career as possible, to ensure you
get the highest levels of access
and support.
To schedule a virtual appointment,
visit uarts.edu/students/
educational-accessibility.
Office of the Registrar
Hamilton Hall
Phone: 215-717-6420
Email: registrar@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/registrar
42 43EMPLOYMENT AT UARTS & BEYOND
Federal Work Study
Federal work study is a need-based work-study program that's based on
your FAFSA and the availability of funds on a first-come, first-served
basis. You can work up to 17.5 hours per week when classes are in
session. Wage levels start at minimum wage and vary depending on the
position. Hours can often be arranged to accommodate your class
schedule.
On-Campus Jobs
If you don't qualify for federal work study, you can still apply for jobs on
campus and might be eligible for institutional work study (depending on
the funds that are available). Students are not only hired based on need,
but also on previous work experience.
Employment for International Students
International students can only work at UArts in on-campus positions.
To do so, you'll have to find an on-campus job first and then acquire a
temporary Social Security card. (The Office of International Student
Programs can help you get a card.)
Student Financial Services
Hamilton Hall, Room 270
Phone: 215-717-6170
Email: finaid@uarts.edu
Online:
uarts.edu/studentemployment
44 45CAREER SERVICES
Prepare for your professional life in the arts by
consulting Career Services, which provides
+ career counseling;
+ help writing your résumé and cover letter;
+ coaching on interview techniques and job
search skills;
+ access to UArtsCareers, a comprehensive online
system of internships, part-time jobs, freelance
positions, auditions and more;
+ assistance in researching and pursuing fellowships,
grants and contests;
+ graduate school research and alternate options for
life after graduation;
+ an annual Career Fair and periodic professional
development workshops and special events; and
+ guidance through the internship process.
To schedule an appointment, visit
uarts.edu/careerappointment.
Career Services
Gershman Hall, Room 312
Phone: 215-717-6075
Email: careerservices@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/careerservices
46 47ACCELER ATED
LE ARNING
Collaborate, take a course or OTHER GRADUATE-LEVEL DID YOU KNOW?
explore accelerated degree PROGRAMS UArts launched the nation's
programs through our graduate
+ Book Arts & Printmaking first PhD in Creativity. The
programs.
first group of students began
+ Dance
the program in 2019.
ACCELERATED MASTER'S + Devised Performance
PROGRAMS (Theater)
+ Music Education (MAT) + Educational Program Design
+ Visual Arts Education (MAT) (online only)
+ Educational Technology
(online only)
+ Jazz Studies
+ Museum Education
+ Museum Exhibition Planning
& Design
+ Museum Studies
+ Music Education (MM)
+ Product Design
48 49Welcome to UArts, a vibrant
FOR PARENTS , group of thinkers, doers and
FAMILIES & dreamers, and a constantly
SUPPORT SYS TEMS evolving university devoted to
the art and science of
creativity for a better world.
This extraordinary community
includes parents and families.
You've recognized the creative
passion in your student and
have invested in making their
dreams a reality.
50 51PARENT & FAMILY ASSOCIATION UARTS NEWS & SOCIAL MEDIA
Stay up to date with University of
All parents and families are members of the University of the Arts
the Arts news and events!
Parent and Family Association. As a member, you can get involved in
numerous ways.
Calendar: uarts.edu/go
+ Subscribe to Generations, our parent e-newsletter:
uarts.edu/generations. facebook.com/uarts
+ Subscribe to Edge, our monthly e-newsletter. @UArts
+ Check out our events calendar: uarts.edu/go. @universityofthearts
+ Recommend prospective students to the Office of Admissions.
vimeo.com/uartsphilly
+ Join the UArts Parent & Family Council: uarts.edu/parentcouncil.
+ Make a gift to the UArts Annual Fund: uarts.edu/giving.
Office of Alumni & Parent Relations
Hamilton Hall
Phone: 215-717-6140
Email: parents@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/parents
52 53PARENT COUNCIL
The Parent Council is a group of current and past parents who are
dedicated to advancing UArts through fundraising and fostering
family awareness of the needs and programs of the school. The
council is also committed to expanding the career network available
to UArts students and alumni.
The Parent Council participates in monthly conference calls. When it
is safe and feasible to do so, the Office of Alumni and Parent
Relations will host meetings on campus for council members and
university leaders.
HOW TO APPLY FOR UARTS' PARENT COUNCIL
+ Each year, UArts accepts applications from parents and guardians
from August through November.
+ Applications are reviewed by the Office of Alumni and Parent
Relations and the Parent Council chair.
+ Parents are notified of their application outcomes via invitation
letters from the Office of Alumni & Parent Relations.
+ Accepted parents attend their first scheduled Parent Council
meeting in November.
Office of Alumni & Parent Relations
Hamilton Hall
Phone: 215-717-6140
Email: parents@uarts.edu
Online: uarts.edu/parents
54 55FAMILY EDUCATIONAL The release of information from record in order to fulfill their
RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT educational records to outside professional responsibility. The
Regardless of their age, once parties, including parents, requires following exceptions also do not
students enroll in college, all of the student's explicit consent. require the student's consent.
their educational records are
protected by the Family
As a result, the university is + Information about an individual
unable to share most pieces of student in the event of a
Educational Rights and Privacy
information with parents without personal emergency that is
Act (FERPA).
the expressed written consent judged to threaten the health
Enacted in 1974, the Family of the student. and/or safety of that student
Educational Rights and Privacy
Educational records can be + Compliance with judicial
Act is designed to protect the
released to a family member if the orders and lawfully issued
privacy of students. In brief,
student completes a Third-Party subpoenas
educational institutions must
Access to Student Information
provide students access to
official records directly related to
form. This form allows the student + Reference by appropriate
to list the parent as an authorized University of the Arts faculty
themselves and an opportunity
party and must be signed by the and professional staff
for a hearing to challenge such
student.
records; institutions must obtain
+ In cases of violent crime, the
the written consent of the student
It is not a universal release of all results of any disciplinary
before releasing personally
information regarding a student. proceeding conducted by the
identifiable data from records to
More information about this form university against an accused
other-than-specified exceptions;
can be found on Student Self student to the alleged victim
and students must be notified of
Service's Student Forms and
these rights. The university also reserves the
Requests page of the UArts portal.
It is labeled FERPA Consent to right to inform parents and
FERPA policy states that
Release. guardians of dependent students
once a student is 18 years old
of issues that it deems
or becomes a student at a
The university may disclose appropriate; specifically, when it
postsecondary institution, all
FERPA-related information has cause to believe that a
rights to that student's records
without the consent of the student's status at the university
transfer from the parent to
student to other school officials might be in jeopardy for Office of the Registrar
the student, meaning that the
when there is a legitimate disciplinary reasons. Hamilton Hall, Room 230
parent no longer has the
educational interest. A school Phone: 215-717-6420
right to access information
official has a legitimate Email: registrar@uarts.edu
contained within those records.
educational interest if the official Online: registrar.uarts.edu
needs to review an educational
56 57PARENTS & FAMILIES FAQ
______ ______ ______ ______
I am worried about my student. Where can I follow the most up Why do students need to When do students meet their
What should I do? to date information about complete an online health academic advisors?
COVID-19 policies and UArts' insurance form every year?
Concerns about a student can All students have an assigned
vaccine requirement?
range from health issues, missing UArts requires that all matriculated faculty advisor and an assigned
classes, extended periods of In support of UArts' commitment students taking six or more credits academic advisor in the Advising
noncommunication, traumatic to health and safety for all carry health insurance, through Center (who are listed in the
events, or significant changes in members of its community, the either their own insurance online Student Self-Service
appearance or attitude. Trust your university has updated its company or the school-based system). Faculty advising
instincts. If you think something is immunization requirements for plan. To ensure information is assignments are updated each
seriously wrong, call the Office of students to include a COVID-19 accurate and up to date, students semester, so students might need
Student Affairs at 215-717-6617 vaccine, and will also require all are required to confirm health to wait a week or two each
during business hours, and ask to faculty and staff to receive a insurance coverage or report any semester for all faculty advising
speak to the associate vice COVID-19 vaccine. This health changes to their health insurance assignments to be completed.
president of Student Affairs or the policy update means that, with each year they're enrolled.
Academic advisors help students
director of Student Affairs. limited exceptions, all students,
with advising questions or direct
faculty and staff must be fully
To report a student emergency or ______ them to their faculty advisor,
vaccinated by the start of the fall
serious concern outside business program director or dean. Staff
semester. Documented medical How do students find
hours, contact Public Safety at and faculty advisors work together
and religious exemptions will be internships?
215-717-6666. to support and guide students
reasonably accommodated. Though students can pursue toward Commencement.
experiential learning and service
Information about how to submit
opportunities at any time,
your vaccine verification or apply
credit-bearing internships are
for exemption will be shared with
available only to juniors and
students by late July.
seniors. Students must apply
Additional information on UArts directly to internship sites that are
fall opening plan will be available of interest to them.
at uarts.edu/fall21.
To find internships, students can
search the Career Services online
database at uartscareers.com,
schedule an appointment with
Career Services at uarts.edu/
careerappointment or seek
suggestions from faculty.
58 59ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES
Billing & financial information UARTS APP
page 21
UArts information, news and
resources are also available
Dining information
through our free UArts mobile
page 17
app, UArts, which is available for
Mailing packages iPhone and Android.
page 14
What to pack
page 14
CONTACTING UARTS
Though you may call these
offices anytime, most issues
must be addressed by students
themselves. We encourage
you to assist your student in
finding the appropriate person to
contact and helping them
advocate for themselves.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Emergency notices are posted
on the UArts website. Your
student may also sign you up to
receive UArts alerts through
the UArts portal.
60 61ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FALL 2021: 15-WEEK SEMESTER SPRING 2022: 15-WEEK SEMESTER
Deregistration for Nonpayment 8/24/2021 Deregistration for Nonpayment 1/19/2022
Semester Begins 8/27/2021 Semester Begins 1/24/2022
Faculty Verify Class Rosters 9/6/2021 Faculty Class Roster Verification 2/3/2022
Registration Ends 9/10/2021 Registration Ends 2/7/2022
Faculty Submit Midterm Grades 10/11/2021 Faculty Submit Midterm Grades 3/14/2022
Course Withdrawal Deadline 11/3/2021 Course Withdrawal Deadline 4/4/2022
Student Course Evaluation Period 12/6/2021 Student Course Evaluation Period 5/2/2022
Faculty Submit Final Grades 12/13/2021 Faculty Submit Final Grades 5/9/2022
Semester Ends 12/18/2021 Semester Ends 5/14/2022
Final grades visible to students 12/22/2021 Final grades visible to students 5/20/2022
FALL 2021: FIRST 7-WEEK TERM SPRING 2022: FIRST 7-WEEK TERM
Deregistration for Nonpayment 8/24/2021 Deregistration for Nonpayment 1/19/2022
Term Begins 8/27/2021 Term Begins 1/24/2022
Faculty Verify Class Rosters 9/1/2021 Faculty Class Roster Verification 1/27/2022
Registration Ends 9/2/2021 Registration Ends 1/31/2022
Faculty Submit Midterm Grades 9/17/2021 Faculty Submit Midterm Grades 2/14/2022
Course Withdrawal Deadline 9/24/2021 Course Withdrawal Deadline 2/21/2022
Student Course Evaluation Period 10/13/2021 Student Course Evaluation Period 3/16/2022
Faculty Submit Final Grades 10/13/2021 Faculty Submit Final Grades 3/16/2022
Term Ends 10/19/2021 Term Ends 3/22/2022
Final grades visible to students 10/23/2021 Final grades visible to students 3/26/2022
FALL 2021: SECOND 7-WEEK TERM SPRING 2022: SECOND 7-WEEK TERM
Deregistration for Nonpayment 10/15/2021 Deregistration for Nonpayment 3/18/2022
Term Begins 10/21/2021 Term Begins 3/24/2022
Faculty Verify Class Rosters 10/26/2021 Faculty Class Roster Verification 3/29/2022
Registration Ends 10/28/2021 Registration Ends 3/31/2022
Faculty Submit Midterm Grades 11/11/2021 Faculty Submit Midterm Grades 4/14/2022
Course Withdrawal Deadline 11/18/2021 Course Withdrawal Deadline 4/21/2022
Student Course Evaluation Period 12/13/2021 Student Course Evaluation Period 5/9/2022
Faculty Submit Final Grades 12/13/2021 Faculty Submit Final Grades 5/9/2022
Term Ends 12/18/2021 Term Ends 5/14/2022
Final grades visible to students 12/22/2021 Final grades visible to students 5/20/2022
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Museum of
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MOM’s
Organic Thomas Jeffereson American
Market University Hospital Jewish History
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Chestnut Street
MAP
The Prince Blick
Theater Art
Materials
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Film Walnut Street
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Broad Street (Avenue of the Arts)
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Acme Whole Foods
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6 5 RowUNIVERSIT Y
DIREC TORY
ADMISSIONS EDUCATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY STUDENT AFFAIRS
Hamilton Hall, 1st floor Gershman Hall, Room 204 Gershman Hall, Room 311
215-717-6049 215-717-6616 215-717-6617
admissions@uarts.edu access@uarts.edu studentaffairs@uarts.edu
uarts.edu/admissions uarts.edu/life-at-uarts/office- uarts.edu/students/student-affairs
educational-accessibility
ADVISING CENTER UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Gershman Hall, Room 207 INTERNATIONAL libraries@uarts.edu
215-717-6818 STUDENT PROGRAMS library.uarts.edu
advising@uarts.edu Gershman Hall, Room 412
uarts.edu/students/tutoring 215-717-6621 GREENFIELD LIBRARY
mflamm@uarts.edu Anderson Hall, 1st floor
CAMPUS LIFE uarts.edu/international 215-717-6280
Gershman Hall, Room 307 libraries@uarts.edu
215-717-6144 OFFICE OF THE PROVOST library.uarts.edu
campuslife@uarts.edu Terra Hall, Room 717
uarts.edu/campuslife 215-717-6390 VISUAL RESOURCES
provost@uarts.edu COLLECTIONS
CAREER SERVICES uarts.edu/provost Anderson Hall, Mezzanine Level
Gershman Hall, Room 312 215-717-6290
215-717-6075 PUBLIC SAFETY MAIN DESK
careerservices@uarts.edu Furness Hall, Main Lobby UNIVERSITY SCHOOL STORE
uarts.edu/careerservices 215-717-6666 307 S. 13th St.
uarts.edu/about/public-safety 215-717-6833
COUNSELING SERVICES shop.uarts.edu
Gershman Hall, Room 205 REGISTRAR
215-717-6630 Hamilton Hall, Room 230
uarts.edu/counseling 215-717-6420
registrar@uarts.edu
DINING SERVICES registrar.uarts.edu
215-717-6664
diningservices@uarts.edu RESIDENCE LIFE & HOUSING
uarts.edu/dining Gershman Hall, Room 309
215-717-6970
reslife@uarts.edu
uarts.edu/housing
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