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Graduate Catalog 2004-2006

Student Life Services:

Aurora University provides many services, facilities, and programs for its graduate students, including resident and commuter students. For detailed information, consult the “A-Book,” an on-line manual provided for students by the Student Life Office.

Housing: Aurora University has five on-campus residence halls — Wilkinson, Jenks, Memorial, Davis, and Watkins Halls — with accommodations for approximately 570 residents. Both undergraduates and graduates are welcome to apply for residential accommodations. Housing applications for graduate students are on a space-available basis. In most halls, single, double, and triple rooms are available, as well as suites. Recreation and study areas and laundry facilities are located in each residence hall.

Food Service on Campus: Students on meal plans eat in the Student Dining Hall in Alumni Hall. Commuter students are also welcome to eat in the cafeteria, either by paying a flat per-meal rate at the door, or purchasing a commuter meal ticket through the Sodexho Food Service. The University Commons, usually referred to as “The Spot,” is located in the lower level of Stephens Hall and serves hot and cold fast food. The “Spot” is also available as a social gathering place and study area. Limited food and beverage service is also available in Dunham Hall.

Campus Safety: The safety and security needs of the Aurora University campus are addressed by the Office of Campus Safety. Led by experienced professionals who are university employees, the Office provides a variety of services from parking management and enforcement, to distribution of safety information, safety training, and being visible on campus 24 hours a day. Through established relationships with local police and fire departments, the resources of these organizations are available to our campus community for safety preparedness as well as response to emergency situations.

Athletics: Aurora University has a long history of excellence in intercollegiate athletics. A member of NCAA Division III, AU fields intercollegiate teams in football, soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis, volleyball, softball, cross-country, track and golf — often with championship results. About 40% of all undergraduate resident students, and many commuters, participate in intercollegiate athletics. For those with a more private interest in sports and fitness, there is an extensive campus recreation and intramural program. Facilities include racquetball courts, weight room, and fitness center, which are available to both resident and commuter students.

Center for Faith and Action: The Aurora University Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action was founded to sustain multi-faith understanding and action. It focuses on curriculum, university and community service, and academic and scholarly activities. The center is dedicated to discovering and deepening connections between faith and daily life, advocating and working for justice, and promoting human dignity for all people.

Campus Ministries: Campus ministries at Aurora University are coordinated through the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action and is intended to complement its programming. Student organizations that are reflective of campus ministry concerns include the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and Gospel Choir. Various university personnel as well as area pastors are involved in offering spiritual guidance and opportunities for meaningful activities such as worship, Bible studies, and discussions.

Counseling Center: The counseling center helps students work through the common social and personal problems associated with orientation to college life. Contact the Campus Counseling Center for information on services available free of charge to students, as well as for referral information to services in the community.

Career Services Center: The center offers a variety of workshops, seminars, and individual services to assist students in identifying their career goals and working toward them in an organized and effective way. Assistance in writing resumes and sharpening interviewing skills is also available. Career fairs and other placement activities are offered both on campus and throughout Illinois in connection with the Illinois Small College Placement Association. The services of the center are available free of charge to all Aurora University undergraduate and graduate students and alumni.

Learning Center: The Learning Center provides professional tutoring in math, writing, and study skills. Peer tutors and peer-led review sessions are also available for specific courses. The staff offers workshops on research writing, documentation, and preparation for the Illinois Basic Skills Test for teachers and social workers. The Learning Center is the office for students with disabilities. It also proctors examinations. The STAR Program for conditionally admitted students is also facilitated by the director. Services are free to all Aurora University students, undergraduate or graduate. The Center is open six days a week and has evening hours.

Student Clubs and Organizations: Approximately three dozen student clubs and organizations are established at Aurora University. Both undergraduate and graduate students, whether resident or commuting, are eligible to organize a student group and apply for recognition and funding.

Wellness Center: The Center is located in Jenks Hall, where a licensed registered nurse is available on campus weekdays for assessment and treatment, consultation and referral, and immunization compliance guidelines. The Director of the Center provides wellness programming on campus as well.

Statement of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Aurora University is committed to making reasonable accommodation and to providing accessibility to its programs, activities, and employment for all persons defined as having documented disabilities based on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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