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Welcome
to Sea Gull Nation
New Student Guide 2020-2021
Dear Sea Gull Meet the
Welcome to the Flock.
Student
You are now part of a student Transitions
body of more than 8,500 students
and an alumni base made up of Staff
more than 55,000 supportive and
prosperous graduates. You made
a wise decision. As you begin your
journey at Salisbury University, the
world is an uncertain place. Please
know that you will be cared for
and supported during your time
at SU. We put students first! From
faculty to student support services, we are here to support your
success. As you join us in your next adventure in life, I encourage Stefanie Kasven
you to reach out to get to know your classmates and the faculty Assistant Dean
and staff who will walk with you side-by-side. Ask questions, for Student Transitions
inquire, offer your unique insights and be a positive asset to
our community. Thank you for plunging into the deep end; the
water’s fine!
Sincerely,
Dr. Dane Foust
Vice President of Student Affairs
Marie Bradford
Welcome to Our New Sea Gull Students! Program Management
We are excited to have you join Specialist
our community. This is an exciting
and nerve-wracking time in your
lives. In a few short months, you will
be attending classes at Salisbury
University, meeting people who
will become lifetime friends and
trying out new activities. New
environments and expectations
also sometimes come with a bit of
anxiety. Please know that we have
faculty and staff ready to support Camille Supplee
your success. This booklet is just one resource to help you GA, Student Transitions
prepare for your move to SU.
Please take the time to review this guide and reach out if
you have questions. As you begin your experience this fall, we
hope this will serve as a quick reference on SU’s many academic
programs and everything you will need to do before starting
classes. We look forward to helping you get ready for the best
experience of your life as an SU Sea Gull!
Sincerely,
Valerie Randall-Lee
Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students Nick Rea
GA, Student Transitions
Welcome Table of
Contents
1 Decoding Sea Gull Lingo
2 New Student Checklist
3 Important Dates
4 College of Health
& Human Services
5 Fulton School of Liberal Arts
6 Henson School of Science
& Technology
7 Perdue School of Business
8 Seidel School of Education
9 Honors College
10 Credit Overview
10 Quick Steps to Register
12 Campus Resources:
Quick Reference Guide
13 Living On Campus
15 Campus Housing
17 Your Residence Hall
18 Move-In
19 Getting Your Mail
20 On-Campus Dining
21 Getting Involved
23 Sea Gull Start-Up Guide
from A to Z
28 Career Services
29 SU Campus Map
SU has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and nondiscrimination in all
programs, events, and services. To that end, the University prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national
origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Direct all
inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Office of Institutional Equity/
Title IX Coordinator, Holloway Hall 100, 410-543-6426.
Decoding Sea Gull Lingo
Angle — the area where the physical statue Info. Desk — Guerrieri Student Union information
of Sammy stands desk (first floor)
Avery Lot — an area on east campus that is Involved @ SU — an online portal for all
designed for freshman parking student clubs and organizations
Dining Commons — the main dining hall LLC — Living Learning Communities
Cool Beans Starbucks Café — coffee shop Maggs — student recreation center and gym
CSA — Center for Student Achievement MyClasses — online learning platform to view
and submit assignments, view course syllabus,
CSIL — Center for Student Involvement and communicate with professors
and Leadership
Quad — the area that sits in the middle of
The Flyer — student newspaper a cluster of residence halls (Nanticoke,
(online and print) Pocomoke, Wicomico and Manokin)
FSL — Fraternity and Sorority Life Red Square — the red brick area that sits in
GAC — Guerrieri Academic Commons/ front of the Guerrieri Academic Commons
campus library SAAC — Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Giving Day — SU’s 24 hour fundraising event with Sammy Sea Gull — SU mascot
matching gifts and challenges for everyone
Scar/SLC — Scarborough Student Leadership
Greek Week — week of competitive games Center
for fraternities and sororities
SGA — Student Government Association
GSU — Guerrieri Student Union
Student Activities Fair — showcase of student
Gull Games — a week of competitive clubs and organizations
games for those who reside in the
residence halls SUPD — Salisbury University Police Department
GullNet — where you’ll register for classes, The Tunnel — the underground pathway to get
view your schedule, make advising appointments, to the east part of campus
see your housing contract, view your meal plan,
purchase parking passes, and view your finances UFC — University Fitness Center
and your major/minor checklists
UP — University Park
Gull’s Nest — seating outside of Chick-fil-A
Welcome Week — week of fun events to
welcome students to campus
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New Student Checklist
Accept Admission/Pay Admissions Deposit in GullNet
New Student Checklist
Submit Housing Contract or Housing Exemption Form in GullNet
Complete Your Sea Gull Start-Up Online Orientation
Registration Survey
Review Your Financial Aid Award in GullNet
Complete Your Tuition Residency Form in GullNet
Complete Your Health Services Requirement Online
Complete the Alcohol-Wise alcohol education program and
the Consent & Respect online education program regarding
sexual violence and bystander intervention. These courses
take approximately two hours to complete and the follow-up
takes about 15 minutes. Once you complete the first part of the
course, you will receive an email in 30 days reminding you to
complete the follow up. Additional information is available at
salisbury.edu/sacs/onlinemodules.
Complete Kognito online training: an online course to help you
recognize signs of distress in students and refer them to the
proper resources.
Check Your SU Email for Your Housing Assignment (Mid-July)
Move-In Day and Attend Your First Flight Welcome Program
2
Important Dates
Fall 2020
APPROX. 7/11 .......Fall billing statements generated and enrollment in 4-month
payment plan opens
7/15.........................Receive housing assignment
7/31.........................Enrollment in 4-month payment plan closes
8/1 ...........................July billing statements due and enrollment in 3-month
payment plans open
8/5 ...........................August billing statements generated
8/28-30...................Extended hours for parking permit distribution
8/27-30...................First Flight Orientation
8/31.........................Classes begin
8/31.........................14 wk. session add/drop ends and enrollment in 3-month
payment plan closes
9/29.........................SU Giving Day
11/16 ......................Last day to withdraw from a class
11/25-29 ................Thanksgiving Break –
Campus Closed Want easy access to your class
schedule, your list of To-Dos,
12/11 ......................Classes end a quick guide to campus
12/19 ......................Commencement resources, a quick way to set up
appointments with faculty and
staff, and more? Don’t forget to
download the Navigate App!
• Open App Store or Google
Play on your phone
• Search for “Navigate Student”
• Download (App takes up the
For a complete list of academic calendar dates visit:
space of one selfie)
salisbury.edu/registrar • Open App and search
for Salisbury University
• Log In with your
GullNet Username
and Password
3
College of Health and Human Services: salisbury.edu/chhs
SU’s College of Health and Human Services develops career-ready students for professional practice and/
or advanced studies. Utilizing evidence-based, inter-professional and student-centered strategies, CHHS
develops culturally competent, ethically grounded practitioners with comprehensive professional expertise.
College faculty, staff and students engage in activities to advance knowledge, serve local communities and
promote lifelong learning.
Degree Programs: • Applied Health • Community Health • Nursing
Physiology • Exercise Science • Respiratory Therapy
(graduate only)
• Medical Laboratory • Social Work
• Athletic Training Science
(graduate only)
4
Fulton School of Liberal Arts: salisbury.edu/fulton
The Fulton School of Liberal Arts plays a vital role in the academic experience of nearly every Salisbury
University student. Their unique, vibrant and well-respected educational community offers programs
based in the visual and performing arts, the humanities, and the social sciences.
Degree Programs: • Art • Environmental Studies • Philosophy
• Communication • ESOL • Political Science
• Conflict Analysis • French • Psychology
and Dispute • History • Sociology
Resolution
• Interdisciplinary Studies • Spanish
• English
• International Studies • Theatre
• Music
5
Henson School of Science & Technology: salisbury.edu/henson
Learn to use applied robotics or 3D printing for engineering, GIS for disaster management and mitigation,
clean energy alternatives or stem cells to improve and save lives. Put your inquisitive nature and analytical
skills to good use and enroll in the Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology.
Degree Programs: • Biology • Geography
• Biology and Environmental • Mathematics
Science Dual Degree Program • Physics
• Chemistry • Physics Dual Degree
• Computer Science Engineering Transfer Program
• Data Science • Urban and Regional Planning
• Earth Science
6
Perdue School of Business: salisbury.edu/perdue
At the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, you have the opportunity to study at one of the best
business schools in the world! Perdue has worked diligently to obtain and maintain its accreditation
by AACSB International, enabling SU to offer you an outstanding business education. Their academic
programs reflect the highest standards of business education with an emphasis on entrepreneurial
spirit, teamwork and friendly, community-outreach experiences. You will graduate with a leadership
drive to succeed and ethically serve business, government and the community.
Degree Programs: • Accounting • Information Systems
• Business Economics • International Business
• Economics • Management
• Finance • Marketing
7Seidel School of Education: salisbury.edu/seidel
If you’re as excited about teaching as the faculty of the Samuel W. and Marilyn C. Seidel School of
Education are, just wait until you find out what the future holds for the teaching profession and how
you can guide students of your own to discover, learn and grow!
Degree Programs: • Early Childhood Teacher Certification • Grades PreK-12 - available
Education Programs: in ESOL (English as a Second
• Elementary Education • Early Childhood Language), Music, Physical
(Grades PreK-3) Education
• Early Childhood &
Elementary Education • Elementary (Grades 1-6) • Secondary Education (Grades
Dual Certification 7-12) - available in Biology,
• Early Childhood Chemistry, Earth Science,
• Outdoor Education and Elementary English, French, History,
Leadership (Grades PreK-6) Mathematics, Physics, Spanish
• Physical Education
8Honors College: salisbury.edu/honors The Honors College is designed to bring together high-achieving students and dedicated faculty in a small university environment. We offer motivated students who are serious about their intellectual growth a variety of special enhanced classes. We foster close individual contact between students and faculty and bring together talented students from across campus. Honors courses and extracurricular activities are intended to enrich and complement other educational opportunities and programs available to Salisbury University students. Whatever your major or area of concentration at SU, the honors experience can enhance the value of your degree. Graduating with honors demonstrates to employers and graduate programs that you’re the type of person who welcomes challenges and exceeds expectations. Completing the necessary coursework for honors requires sustained effort across many semesters, and the capstone (or thesis) project shows your ability to work independently at a high level. That kind of determination and self-motivation is attractive to recruiters in virtually every field, giving you a competitive edge in the professional world or in applying to graduate programs nationwide. 9
CREDIT
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Students are required to complete:
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120 credit hours of coursework with a
cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Some
majors require more than 120 hours, usually
to meet accreditation standards. See your
department for details.
45 credits must be in General Education courses,
of which you’ll need: Composition & Literature (2 courses),
History (2 courses), Humanities & Social Sciences (3 courses),
Natural Science, Math, Computer Science (4 courses) and Health Fitness (1 course).
Incoming freshman and transfer students are automatically pre-registered for the first
semester of classes. After completing the first semester, students will register themselves
for classes on GullNet. See page below for step-by-step directions on registering for your
second semester of classes.
Each incoming student is assigned an academic advisor. Once a semester, during program
planning, students meet with their advisor to plan courses for the following semester.
Quick Steps to Register
1 4
Go to http://gullnet.salisbury.edu
2
Enter SU email and password
Click on the GullNet for Students box
3 5
Click on Login with SU Username box Click on STUDENT tab
Continued
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Choose SUBJECT and COURSE. Click
+Add Course to add additional classes,
then click DONE.
10
Schedules
Click on Sea Gull Scheduler button
7
Generate Schedules
Click GENERATE SCHEDULES.
11
Click on CLICK HERE to open the Sea
Gull Scheduler in a pop-up window.
8
Click ADD COURSE button
Under the Schedules section, click
VIEW to view the schedules generated
for you. It will create a large number
of choices; you will be able to select
which one suits you best.
1112 Campus Resources:
Quick Reference Guide
Admissions Institutional Equity
410-543-6161 410-543-6426
Academic Advising Library
410-546-4366 410-543-6130
Athletics Multicultural Student
410-548-3503 Services
After you have found your schedule of choice, 410-548-4503
Bookstore
click SEND TO SHOPPING CART. Your class 410-543-6085 Parking Services
choices will be placed in your account until 410-543-6338
Open Enrollment opens Campus Recreation
410-548-3266 Post Office
410-546-6903
Career Services
410-543-6075 Registrar
410-543-6150
13 Case Manager
410-543-6080 Saferide
410-677-5000
Cashiers Office
410-543-6060 SOAP
(Student Organization
Center for Student for Activity Planning)
Achievement 410-543-6197
410-677-4865
Student Affairs
CSIL (Center for Student 410-543-6080
Involvement & Leadership)
410-543-6125 Student Disability
Support Services
Counseling Center 410-543-6070
410-543-6070
Student Government
Dean of Students Association
On the morning of Open Enrollment, log back
410-677-0022 410-548-4757
into GullNet at http://gullnet.salisbury.edu.
Then click on GULLNET FOR STUDENTS box, Dining Services Student Health Services
click on LOGIN WITH SU USERNAME box, 410-543-6105 410-543-6262
Enter your SU USERNAME AND PASSWORD, Diversity and Inclusion
click on STUDENT tab, click on SEAGULL Student Transitions
410-677-0233 410-543-6102
SCHEDULER button, click on COURSE
ENROLLMENT Financial Aid SU Cares
410-543-6165 410-543-6080
Gull Card Office Switchboard
410-543-6053 410-543-6000
14 Honors College University Fitness Club
410-677-6556 410-677-6715
Add Course Housing/Residence Life University Police
410-543-6040 410-543-6222
Guerrieri Student Union University Writing Center
Click the ENROLL BUTTON. Information Desk 410-543-6332
410-543-6006
Veteran Services Office
Information Technology 410-543-6189
410-677-5454
12Living On Campus
Living on campus and
becoming a resident
assistant have been
among the best decisions
I have ever made. It
has allowed me to not
only become a part of
a community but also
to build one myself. It
is convenient for me by
providing easy access
to numerous student
resources and so I can
become involved in a
variety of campus-wide Campus Housing & Residence Life
events and activities. salisbury.edu/housing
— DeJa Lewis
SU is a great place to start your college career, and residence halls are
an ideal place to broaden your life experiences. Over 2,200 students
Living on campus, from live in our residence halls on the main SU campus.
Wicomico to Sea Gull
• Housing assignments are based on several factors, including
Square, has provided me housing contract completion date and Living Learning Community
with an opportunity for preferences. Housing assignments are sent mid-July (for the fall
personal growth, to learn semester) and mid-January (for the spring semester).
the University as a campus, • Salisbury University has a
develop lasting friendships two-year residency requirement
for all freshman and sophomore
and have easy access to students. Freshman students
on-campus resources such beginning in the fall semester
as the Guerrieri Student are required to live on campus
for four semesters and students
Union (GSU), the Guerrieri
beginning in the spring
Academic Commons semester live on campus for
(GAC) and the other three semesters.
various academic school • For more information, contact
buildings, which ensured the Housing and Residence
my success here. Life Office at 410-543-6040.
— Victoria Smalling
13What should I bring?
• Bed and bath items • Kitchen supplies
• Cleaning supplies • Clorox wipes
• Toiletries • Hand sanitizer
• Keepsakes • Identification/money
• Electronics • Face masks
• Thermometer • Gloves
• School supplies
For a complete packing list visit: salisbury.edu/whattobring
What should I leave at home?
• Animals • Weapons
(with the exception of fish) • Hover boards
• Wired or wireless routers • Cinder blocks/bricks
• Water beds • Storage of motorcycles,
• Fireworks or explosives motorbikes or any
• Weights or barbells gasoline engine
• Tape, nails, screws or • Outside TV or radio
adhesives antennas
• Microwave ovens, • Bean bag chairs
crock pots, toasters, • Halogen and lava lamps
hot plate, electric skillet • Candles/incense
• Extension cords
Planning to commute?
We are excited to have you joining us and welcome you to SU!
We encourage our commuter students to get the most out of
the college experience. One of the best ways to do this is to
get involved! There are over 100 clubs and organizations at
SU and we’re dedicated to helping you find your home here.
SU offers a variety of activities for students to do before,
between or after class. We have designated student spaces in
Guerrieri Student Union at the Commuter Lounge and offer the
following events throughout the month: Sundaes on Mondays
and Hot Chocolate Happy Hour, Popcorn Thursdays, Good
Morning Commuters, and the Commuter Lunch Series.
14Campus Housing CHESAPEAKE HALL is a single- CHESTER HALL is a new CHOPTANK HALL is a new gender apartment style, co-ed student, air-conditioned, student, air-conditioned, residence hall and houses high-rise, cluster, co-ed high-rise, cluster, co-ed 178 students with a building residence hall. It houses residence hall. It houses director and four resident 220 students with a building 220 students with a building assistants. It consists of director and five resident director and five resident 23 eight-person apartments, assistants. Each cluster is assistants. Each cluster is each with four bedrooms, two single gendered and has single gendered and has baths, a lounge area, storage five rooms surrounding a five rooms surrounding a closets, washer and dryer, common bathroom. The common bathroom. The and a kitchenette. Students hall has a kitchen facility and hall has a kitchen facility and are responsible for providing a lounge on the first floor. a lounge on the first floor. cleaning and paper products in their own bathrooms. DOGWOOD VILLAGE MANOKIN HALL is a NANTICOKE HALL is a houses primarily sophomore new student, suite style, new student, suite style, students. There are 140 single co-ed residence hall. It co-ed residence hall. It rooms in 14 buildings with houses 77 students with a houses 153 students with a building director and four building director and four a building director and six resident assistants. Each resident assistants. This air- resident assistants. This air- building is single gender conditioned hall is composed conditioned hall is composed and consists of 14 separate of single and double rooms, of single and double rooms, yet clustered buildings, with a shared bathroom with a shared bathroom consisting of 10 single rooms between adjoining rooms. between adjoining rooms. and two baths each. 15
POCOMOKE HALL is a SEA GULL SQUARE ST. MARTIN HALL is a new
new student, suite style, houses upperclassman in student residence hall. It
co-ed residence hall. It 185 apartment-style units. houses 288 students and is
houses 76 students on Each apartment features a a suite-style, co-ed residence
three floors with a building full kitchen and laundry unit. hall. There are three floors
director and four resident A cardiovascular workout with a building director and
assistants. This air-conditioned room as well as a classroom eight resident assistants.
hall is composed of single are located on the first floor. The hall has private outside
and double rooms, with a entrances leading to single-
shared bathroom between gender suites that consist of
adjoining rooms. two double rooms with an
adjoining bath. St. Martin’s
also has a recreation room
and a laundry room.
SEVERN HALL is a new
student, air-conditioned
high-rise, cluster, co-ed
residence hall. It houses
220 students on six floors
with a building director and
five resident assistants. Each
cluster is single gendered and
has five rooms surrounding a WICOMICO HALL is a new
common bathroom. The hall student, suite style, co-ed
has a kitchen and a lounge on residence hall. It houses
the first floor. 77 students on three floors
with a building director and
four resident assistants.
This air-conditioned hall is
composed of single and
double rooms, with a shared
bathroom between adjoining
rooms.
16Your Residence Hall
We cover all the basics!
All rooms have:
• Beds (extra-long twin)
• Dressers
• Study Desks
• Chairs
• Closets
• Blinds
All buildings have:
• Kitchens/Microwave (in some halls)
• Washers and Dryers
• Televisions
• Lounges
• Vending Machines
One of the best ways to prepare is to connect with your
roommate before you begin to pack. By coordinating
with your roommate, you can make a plan of what you
need to bring.
Your bed
Your mattress will be a twin, extra-long and measures
36 x 80 inches. The size sheets you’ll need to bring is
twin extra-long (twin XL).
All halls on the main campus, with the exception of
Dogwood Village, have the loftable bed system. The bed
can either be lofted all the way up or down, depending
on student preference. To loft your bed, please submit a
request to one of the Housing and Residence Life staff
members.
To view more photos of each residence hall go to:
salisbury.edu/housing
17Move-In Move-in for the fall semester 2020 will be determined based on University
System of Maryland policy and current pandemic guidelines. Please refer
to your campus email or the housing website for current information.
18Getting Your Mail Each student living on campus is assigned their own mailbox at the SU Post Office located in the bottom level of the (Dining) Commons. Each mailbox has a combination lock, which is issued at the beginning of the semester. Mail is delivered and sorted into student mailboxes at 8 a.m. and noon, Monday-Friday. When you receive a package, you will receive a notification via email. You’ll be able to pick up your package at the service window using your GullCard. Your campus mailing address will be: Your Full Name Campus Box XXXX Salisbury University 1101 Camden Ave. Salisbury, MD 21801-6860 The campus post office is open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Lobby access to your mailbox remains open until 9 p.m. 19
On-Campus Dining
Campus Dining Locations 7
5 6
8
1
4
2 3
1) Commons Dining Hall
2) Cool Beans Starbucks Café
Guerrieri Student Union
3) Chick-fil-A
4) Perdue Café / Perdue Hall
5) Hungry Minds /
Guerrieri Academic Commons
6) Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company
Guerrieri Academic Commons
7) Conway Café / Conway Hall
8) Shore Café / Henson Hall
Meal Plan Options
Look no further than Salisbury University’s campus to find great Dining Check List
food value, variety and convenience. Connect and refuel. Save time
SIGN UP FOR A MEAL PLAN
and money with plans and destinations to satisfy your cravings and
• Students living on campus
lifestyle.
should sign up for a meal
• All Access Plan $2,550/semester plan during the housing
• Unlimited access to the Commons seven days a week application process.
• $400 in Dining Dollars • Students living off campus
• Four guest passes can sign up for a meal plan
at any time.
• 125 Block Meal Plan $1,750/semester
• 125 visits to the Commons
• $350 in Dining Dollars UNDERSTAND YOUR MEAL PLAN
• Two guest passes • Meals
Eat at your convenience at the
• 75 Block Meal Plan $1,200/semester Marketplace and Bistro.
• 75 visits to the Commons • Dining Dollars
• $300 in Dining Dollars Spend like cash at any Salisbury
• Two guest passes University Dining destination.
Balances carry over from fall to
• 45 Block Meal Plan $650/semester spring semester with continued
• 75 visits to the Commons meal plan enrollment.
• $100 in Dining Dollars • Guest Passes
• Two guest passes Treat a friend or family member
to a meal.
All students living in traditional housing on campus are assigned the • Donate Guest Passes:
All Access Plan. When you support Food for
the Flock (food pantry) you are
First-year students living in Chesapeake Hall and Sea Gull Square can
helping a fellow student in need.
select from All Access, the 125 or 75 Block plans.
20Getting Involved
Make the most of your time at SU
There are many ways to make SU your new home, whether you live on campus or in the community.
Varsity sports, intramurals, fraternities, sororities, and student clubs and organizations provide great
opportunities for developing strong minds and bodies, building lifelong friendships, discovering and
fostering leadership skills, and connecting your classroom knowledge with real life experience.
SU Athletics
Varsity Sports
By now you’ve probably been in touch
with a coach for your sport. If not, be
sure to visit the Athletics website at
www.suseagulls.com and select for the
menu: Prospective Student-Athletes.
Maggs Physical University
Activities Center Fitness Club
and Recreation • Free membership
Facilities to all SU students
• Rock Wall • Weight and cardio
• Weight Room rooms
• Swimming Pool • Fitness classes
• Basketball
• Racquetball
Center for Student Involvement and
Indoor Tennis Center Leadership (CSIL)
Campus Clubs and Organizations
Campus Recreation With over 100 student groups and 19 fraternity
• Club Sports and sorority chapters, CSIL is the place for
Still want to compete in your favorite sport you to find your fit. Not a day goes by without
but not at the varsity level? Interested in a club meeting or student-group-sponsored
trying a new sport? Club sports are the event happening on campus. Check out
answer. Club sports are overseen by the https://involved.salisbury.edu for the most
Campus Recreation Office and CSIL, but up-to-date information about current student
they are run by students. Check out the Club organizations.
Sports directory on the SU website. Student Groups are run by students for students.
Through funding from your activities fee, student
• Intramurals groups meet and plan events from large-scale
You can form a team of friends or sign up on concerts and guest speakers to meetings to
your own to compete in over 20 sports for discuss current issues from politics to gaming. If a
an SU Intramural Championship. club you are looking for doesn’t exist, don’t worry,
you can start your own!
21Here are just a few of our many clubs:
• ARTS & CULTURE Clay Club, Glass Club, Gospel Choir, Photo Club, SU Squawkappella
• CULTURAL German Club, LGBTQ+ Alliance, NAACP
• DANCE SU Poms Dance Team, Untouchables
• FAITH BASED Catholic Campus Ministry, CRU, Hillel of Salisbury, Muslim Student Association,
Young Life
• HEALTH & WELLNESS Food for the Flock, PE Society, Relay For Life, SHAG
• SPORTS Club Baseball, Manhunt Club, Quidditch Club, Salisbury Boxing
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Salisbury University fraternities and sororities
are rich in history and tradition. They are
dedicated to the betterment of the community
and strive for excellence in all aspects of fraternal
life. Campus chapters are committed to the
fulfillment of their core values: citizenship,
membership, leadership and scholarship. The
following chapters are recognized:
Panhellenic Council
• Alpha Sigma Tau
• Delta Gamma
• Phi Mu Leadership Programs
• Zeta Tau Alpha CSIL is committed to providing multiple
opportunities for students to learn and develop
Multicultural Greek Council skills as leaders. From emerging to seasoned
• Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. leaders, CSIL has the program for you. Start out
• Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. at Sea Gull Camp in August to meet other new
students intrigued by the challenge of leadership.
Interfraternity Council Continue your development through retreats,
• Alpha Sigma Phi summits and sessions offered throughout the year.
• Kappa Sigma
• Pi Lambda Phi
Sea Gulls Who Soar
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon CSIL proudly recognizes students who are
nominated for their outstanding commitment to
• Sigma Phi Epsilon
the campus and community each month. Look for
• Sigma Pi nomination request in your campus email.
• Sigma Tau Gamma
National Pan-Hellenic Council
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Stay connected! Follow us!
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
@csil_Salisbury @CSILatSU https://involved.salisbury.edu
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
22Sea Gull Start-Up Guide from A to Z
ACADEMIC CALENDAR the IB Program must be sent For questions, contact
The academic calendar for the directly to the Registrar’s Office. the Cashiers Office at
year at SU consists of fall, winter, Course equivalencies and credit 410-543-6060 or visit:
spring and summer terms. The information are available at: salisbury.edu/cashiers
fall and spring terms are 14-week salisbury.edu/registrar
sessions with a week for final Score results typically arrive at BOOKSTORE, ORDERING
exams, which are required for SU in early July and will be posted BOOKS & SUPPLIES
continuous enrollment, while the to the student’s academic record The SU Bookstore, located in
shorter summer and winter terms in GullNet. the lower level of the (Dining)
are optional. When registering for classes Commons, carries textbooks,
salisbury.edu/registrar before results are known, avoid school and art supplies, computer
duplication where possible. software, SU memorabilia,
ADVISING Review class schedules following SU imprinted clothing, cards,
From the start of your academic receipt of earned AP or IB credits electronics, gifts, snacks, health
career at Salisbury University, to prevent any loss of valuable and beauty items, and residence
you have a partner in your credit. life room accessories.
academic success. The Academic To request AP scores go to: Students may purchase ebooks,
Advising Center is dedicated to www.collegeboard.com/student/ new or used books, or rent
teaching you how to figure out testing/ap/exgrd_rep.html their textbooks online via the
what you want from your degree Bookstore website. Students
and how to get there. Within the BANKING typically order their books online
first few weeks of the semester, A Maryland State Employees once class schedules are set for
all new students are assigned Credit Union (SECU) ATM is the upcoming semester.
either an academic advisor and/ located in the Guerrieri Student Store Hours:
or a faculty mentor based on Union. In addition, there are • Fall & Spring
their major and class standing. three PNC Bank ATMs located Monday-Thursday
salisbury.edu/advising on campus: Guerrieri Academic 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Commons, the (Dining) Commons
AP CREDIT and the Cashiers Office in Friday
Advanced Placement (AP) or Holloway Hall. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
International Baccalaureate (IB) • Winter & Summer
courses completed in BILLING DATES AND Monday-Friday
high school may be granted PAYMENT SCHEDULE 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
college credit. AP exam scores Bills will be generated around Contact the Bookstore at
of 3 or higher and IB certificate July 11 for pre-registered 410-543-6085 or visit:
or IB diploma scores of 4 or students. Email notifications are bookstore.salisbury.edu
higher may receive credit. sent to their SU email confirming
Official score reports from the billing statements are available
College Board AP Program or for them to view.
23CENTER FOR STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT (CSA)
The CSA supports your
learning, academic success
and personal growth through
an array of programs,
including success coaching,
study strategy workshops,
Supplemental Instruction and
tutoring that are designed
to maximize your academic
achievement.
salisbury.edu/achievement
CODE OF COMMUNITY
STANDARDS
Each member of our campus is
required to live by the Code of
Community Standards and to
uphold community standards
at the University and in the COUNSELING CENTER embraces disability as diversity
greater Salisbury community The Counseling Center offers and represents the University’s
and beyond. It outlines the confidential services and commitment to create and
standards of behavior for programs that enable students foster an inclusive environment
all students and student to most of their college that values and appreciates all
organizations that promote experience. These services differences.
the safety and welfare of the and programs are available salisbury.edu/administration/
campus community. The full to help enhance and balance student-affairs/disability-
Code of Community Standards various aspects of student resource-center
is available at: life, including relationships,
salisbury.edu/sacs/code emotional well-being, decision EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
making, family, stress, self- Download the Alertus+ App
COMPUTER USE esteem and life transitions. today to stay informed about
Log onto any SU computer salisbury.edu/counseling emergencies. The app
with your username and is available on both iPhone
password to print, access DISABILITY RESOURCE and Android.
network storage and email, CENTER • For students, the
and view MyClasses or The Disability Resource Center organizational code is:
GullNet. All students using (DRC) provides guidance, Salisbury. When prompted,
Microsoft OneDrive for access to resources and enter your Salisbury
Business have one terabyte accommodations to students University email address. You
(TB) of cloud storage space with documented disabilities. will receive a “Confirm your
to store files, which can be Such disabilities could account” message that will
accessed from any internet- include medical, psychiatric, require you to click a link to
connected device. Students learning disabilities and/or confirm your email address.
have 300 black and white mobility, visual, and/or hearing • For parents, the
prints per week to use for impairments. The DRC aims to organizational code is:
academic work. All SU students inform, educate and empower SUFNS. Any email address
receive Microsoft Office 365 students with disabilities to can be used.
for free as part of their SU achieve their educational,
email account. This includes career and life goals on the
the use of Microsoft Word, basis of their personal skills,
Excel and PowerPoint for both abilities, interests and values.
Mac and Windows users. The Disability Resource Center
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24Sea Gull Start up Guide from A to Z / continued
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL GIVING DAY Parking permits are available
RIGHTS AND PRIVACY Giving Day is SU’s annual on GullNet to students
ACT (FERPA) 24-hour giving challenge. based on credit hours via the
FERPA is designed to protect Sea Gulls around the world schedule below:
the confidentiality of education come together to support the 6/1 – Students with 90 or more
records and to give students schools/colleges, programs credit hours; Freshman
access to their records to and causes that are important parking on East Campus;
assure the accuracy of their to them, helping to earn Evening-only students
contents. The act affords matching funds to create the 6/8 – Students with 60 credits
students certain rights with best Salisbury experience. or more
respect to their education There are challenges, awards, 6/15 – Students with 30 credits
records. Students who want raffles, prizes and more. or more
more or less than directory salisbury.edu/givingday To purchase a permit, just
information to be released log into your GullNet account.
without prior notification or MULTICULTURAL Available permits will be listed
consent should notify the STUDENT SERVICES in the drop-down box. To pick
Registrar. SU does not sell or The Office of Multicultural up your parking permit, please
otherwise provide mailing Student Services reflects bring your vehicle registration
lists of student information the interests of students from card and a photo ID to the
to anyone outside of the diverse ethnic backgrounds Cashiers Office in Holloway
University. The Registrar is and supports the intellectual Hall, Room 219. Permits may
responsible for compiling and multicultural experiences be picked up beginning
and maintaining directory of all students. The office Monday, August 17, 2020.
information. provides mentoring, For more information
salisbury.edu/registrar academic success support and contact Parking Services at
specialized programming to 410-543-6338.
FINANCIAL AID assist students. salisbury.edu/parking
AND SCHOLARSHIP salisbury.edu/multicultural
The Financial Aid and PAYMENT PLANS
Scholarship Office is PARENTING AND SU partners with CashNet to
committed to providing LACTATION ROOMS offer payment plans through
excellent customer service, SU has two secure and private MyPaymentPlan. All of the
timely delivery of information spaces for caregivers to tend plans are an interest-free,
and sensitivity to individual to their infants or women debt-free way to spread tuition
financial concerns. The office who need to express breast payments over three-four
acts as your financial aid milk while on campus. The months.
resource and information rooms are located in Perdue For information, visit:
center, and aims to help Hall, Room 127, and Guerrieri salisbury.edu/cashiers
students achieve their Academic Commons, Room
educational goals. 111. For more information REFUND DISBURSEMENTS
salisbury.edu/finaid regarding these rooms, SU partners with Bank Mobile
please visit: to disburse refunds. You
GENDER INCLUSIVITY salisbury.edu/lactation will receive a bright-green
SU strives to be accessible envelope in the mail with an
and inclusive to everyone. PARKING access code to select a refund
As part of this initiative, our All students must purchase disbursement method (ACH
campus holds 18 all-gender a parking permit if they are into an existing bank account
restrooms. A complete list of bringing a car to campus. or deposited onto the Bank
all-gender restrooms, their Permits are valid for the Mobile debit card). If you do
locations and more information academic year, September 1, not select a disbursement
are available online. 2020-August 31, 2021. method, your refund will be
salisbury.edu/allgenderfacilities delayed by up to 21 days;
25at that time, your refund will every 15 minutes. Delays may with the day students sign
default to a paper check. occur – allow time for such up for Sea Gull Startup, SU
Make sure to update your schedule variances. email communications will
“home” address in GullNet The weekday shuttle operates be directed to the student’s
because that is where the card in a continual loop, with no set campus email account.
will be mailed. For questions, pick-up times. From 7 a.m.- Students are expected to check
contact the Cashier’s Office 2:45 p.m., there are two buses their email regularly to meet
at 410-543-6060 or visit running in the loop. All other important deadlines.
VIBE online at: times there is only one shuttle. Students can access the
www.vibeaccount.com A van is used for weekday internet through the campus’
shuttle service beginning at secure wifi network, which
ROTC 8:30 p.m.-2:15 a.m. Monday is available in all campus
Air Force and Army ROTC through Thursday. Friday buildings and residence
are elective curriculums night’s van shuttle service halls, as well as using wired
taken along with required ends at 10:15 p.m. connections in residence
college classes. Along with salisbury.edu/shuttle halls or the many computers
leadership training, ROTC connected to the campus
offers solutions to pay STUDY ABROAD network in computer labs
college tuition. Freshmen and SU provides four different across campus.
sophomores participate in ways to study abroad through The Information
ROTC without an obligation the Center for International Technology Department has
to join the Air Force or Army. Education (SUCIE): short- a knowledgebase for answers
ROTC at SU can offer a variety term, faculty-led international to common questions about
of scholarships, which may programs during intersession hardware, software and
cover tuition, required fees, and summer session; semester general troubleshooting at
$900/year for textbooks and a and year exchange agreements https://kb.salisbury.edu. The
monthly stipend. with foreign universities in IT Help Desk/Support team
For more information, visit: China, Ecuador, France and is available for questions
salisbury.edu/rotc Germany; affiliate programs and help by putting in a
all over the world in all support ticket online from the
SAFERIDE majors with one of SU’s seven knowledgebase link or by
Saferide is a student international study abroad calling 410-677-5454.
organization dedicated to affiliates; and participation in
promoting late-night safety a non-affiliate international TRANSPORTATION:
by providing free, reliable program can be approved by Students without a vehicle can
transportation in an effort to SU on a case-by-case basis. take advantage of Shore Transit,
reduce incidents related to salisbury.edu/intled the local bus service, which
driving under the influence. stops near campus numerous
Saferide runs every Thursday, TECHNOLOGY times throughout the day. It
Friday and Saturday night Students are assigned an provides access to shopping
during the fall and spring SU account username and and restaurants, as well as
semesters. password, which is secured by further points such as West
Call 410-677-5000 or visit: DUO multifactor authentication Ocean City and University of
saferide4.wixsite.com/ for account security. This Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES).
salisbury account can access SU systems If students are looking to
including GullNet for student travel distances, there are a
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE information, Office 365 for variety of options:
There are two shuttles that email and file storage, and Bay Runner Shuttle
run Monday-Friday during MyClasses for online learning. This service offers
the fall and spring semesters. SU email is the official transportation between
The shuttles depart from the campus communication Salisbury and Baltimore-
Guerrieri Academic Commons for notification for campus- Washington International
and make a continuous loop related messages. Beginning
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26Sea Gull Start up Guide from A to Z / continued
Airport and Baltimore hubs Airport to Philadelphia
(east and west). Check website and Charlotte, NC. Visit
for locations. Rates start at American Airlines’ website
$73 one way, including one or call 1-800-428-4322 for
small bag and two large schedules, prices and tickets.
bags. Shuttles leave from 547 Salisbury Taxi
Riverside Drive and can Salisbury Taxi serves SU and
be reached at: 410-912-6000 the community 24 hours a
to schedule service. day. Students receive a special
www.bayrunnershuttle.com discounted rate of $16 to the
Salisbury Regional Airport.
College Shuttles Call 410-742-6666 to schedule
This service offers a long- your ride.
distance bus services from SU
to three locations in Maryland: TRIO PROGRAM
Baltimore, Greenbelt and (ACHIEVE SSS)
Rockville. The bus will pick ACHiEVE Student Support
up students on campus at the Services is a grant program
Guerrieri Student Union at funded by the Department of
4:45 p.m. on Fridays and bring Education. The program offers escort service for anyone
you back to campus on Sunday academic support through who feels uncomfortable
evening. Fares are as low as tutoring, academic coaching walking alone on campus or
$38. To view their schedule or and mentoring to low-income, to nearby off-campus locations
for more information visit: first-generation students and during night hours. Blue
www.collegeshuttles.com students with disabilities. light phones are available
Greyhound To learn more contact: throughout campus in case
Greyhound offers long- salisbury.edu/trio of emergencies.
distance bus service from salisbury.edu/police
Salisbury. Its terminal is UNIVERSITY POLICE
located at 31901 Tri County The safety of all members VETERAN SERVICES
Way. Visit Greyhound Bus of the campus community Veteran Services welcomes
Service’s website or call is important to all at SU. the opportunity to support
410-677-3017 for schedules, University Police Officers, all of our veterans and
prices and tickets. sworn and certified, conduct military-connected students
a variety of crime prevention in achieving their educational
American Airlines services. Examples include and career goals. Their goal is
American Airlines provides bicycle and laptop registration to facilitate your academic and
regional commuter service and personal safety training. personal success.
from Salisbury Regional University Police offers an www.salisbury.edu/veterans
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27Your Success Starts Here
Salisbury University Office of Career Services
Guerrieri Student Union Suite 133 (Next to Cool Beans Starbucks Café)
410-543-6075 • careerservices@salisbury.edu • salisbury.edu/first-year
28PARKING J) Dogwood Lot J A) Rte. 13 Lot A K) Bateman Lot K Salisbury University Campus Map B) Rte. 13 Lot B L) Rte. 13 Lot L C) Rte. 13 Lot C 34) Parking Garage D) Dogwood Lot D 43) Wayne St. Lot E) Camden Lot E 44) Avery St. Lot F) Camden Lot F 45) Scarborough Lot G) College Lot G 51) Asbury Lot H) College Lot H 52) East Campus Lot 1) Holloway Hall 7) Chesapeake Hall 13) Sea Gull Square 19) Chester Hall 25) Holloway Lawn 31) Sea Gull Stadium 38) Outdoor Tennis 46) Scarborough Student Leadership Center 2) Fulton Hall 8) Henson Science Hall 14) Guerrieri Student Union 20) Choptank Hall 26) The Quad 32) Track & Field 39) Intramural Field 47) Admissions House 3) Conway Hall 9) Red Square 15) Commons Dining Hall 21) Pocomoke Hall 27) The Mall 33) Softball Field 40) Maintenance 48) Honors House 4) Blackwell Hall 10) Perdue Hall 16) Dogwood Village 22) Wicomico Hall 28) The Underpass 35) University Police 41) Support Services 49) Alumni House 5) Guerrieri Academic Commons 11) Maggs Gym 17) Medical Simulation Center 23) Manokin Hall 29) Soccer Fields 36) Indoor Tennis 42) Information Technology 50) University Park 6) St. Martin Hall 12) Devilbiss Hall 18) Severn Hall 24) Nanticoke Hall 30) Baseball Fields 37) University Fitness
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