Holy Cross College

Guide to Success

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Table Of Contents

Important Dates................................................................................3-5

Financial Aid Checklist......................................................................................................................6

How to Pay Your Bill..........................................................................................................................7

Official Campus ID.............................................................................................................................8

Graduation Requirements.................................................................................................................9

Typical Full-Time Schedule..............................................................................................................9

Advising Timeline..............................................................................................................................9

Tips About Advising........................................................................................................................10

Tips about Courses....................................................................................................................11-12

Tips about Grades............................................................................................................................12

Tips from Campus Security............................................................................................................13

Tips On Getting Involved………………………………………………………………...……………….13

Road Map of COMPASS.............................................................................................................14-15

Campus Ministry..............................................................................................................................16

Academic Accommodations...........................................................................................................17

Counseling Services........................................................................................................................18

History Of Holy Cross......................................................................................................................18

HOCRO Terms..............................................................................................................................19

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Important Dates

Fall 2015

August

Monday August 17 --- Academic Year Begins

Thursday August 20- Friday August 21 --- Faculty/Staff In-service

Saturday August 22 --- New Student Orientation; Residence Halls Open for New Students at

9am

Sunday August 23 --- New Student Orientation

Monday August 24 --- New Student Orientation; Residence Halls Open for Returning Students

at 9am

Tuesday August 25 --- Fall Semester Classes Begin

Friday August 28 --- Last Day to Add/Drop Classes

September

Monday September 7 --- Classes are in Session; Labor Day

Wednesday September 16 —- 7:00 pm -8:00 pm Lessons in Success (Tentative) - Auditori-

um

Thursday September 17 --- Constitution Day

Wednesday September 23 —- 7:00 pm -8:00 pm Lessons in Success (Tentative) - Auditorium

October

Thursday October 8 --- Delta Epsilon Sigma Induction

Monday October 12 --- Columbus Day (Fed)

Thursday October 15- Friday October 16 --- Board of Trustee Meeting

Friday October 16 --- Residence Halls Close at 6pm

Saturday October 17-Sunday October 25 --- Fall Break

Monday October 19 --- Mid Semester Grades Due

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Sunday October 25 --- Residence Halls Open at Noon

Monday October 26 --- Classes Resume

Saturday October 31 --- Halloween

November

Sunday November 1 --- End Daylight Savings Time

Tuesday November 3 --- Election Day

Friday November 6 --- Last Day to Withdraw from Classes

Wednesday November 11 --- Veterans Day (Fed)

December

Friday December 11 --- Last Day of Classes

Sunday December 13 --- Study Break Breakfast

Monday December 14- Thursday December 17 --- Final Exams

Thursday December 17 --- Residence Halls Close

Friday December 18-Sunday January 10 --- Christmas Break

Monday December 21 --- Final Grades Due

Spring 2016

January

Monday January 4 --- Faculty Return

Wednesday January 6 --- Academic Appeals Due by Noon

Thursday January 7- Friday January 8 --- Faculty/Staff In-Service

Monday January 11 --- New Student Orientation; Residence Halls Open for New Students at

10am; Residence Halls Open for Returning Students at Noon

Tuesday January 12 --- Spring Semester Classes Begin

Friday January 15 --- Last Day to Add/Drop Classes

Monday January 18 --- ML King Day (Fed)

February

Monday February 1 --- National Freedom Day

Tuesday February 2 --- Groundhog Day

Friday February 12 --- Lincoln’s Birthday

Sunday February 14 --- Valentine’s Day

Monday February 15 --- Presidents Day (Fed)

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Wednesday February 17 --- Ash Wednesday

Monday February 22 --- Washington’s Birthday

March

Friday March 4 --- Residence Halls Close at 6pm

Saturday March 5- Sunday March 13 --- Spring Break

Tuesday March 8 --- Mid-Semester Grades are Due

Sunday March 13 --- Residence Halls Open at Noon; Daylight Savings Time

Monday March 14 --- Classes Resume

Thursday March 17 --- Board of Trustee Meeting; St. Patrick’s Day

Friday March 18 --- Board Of Trustee Meeting; Honors Convocation

Friday March 25- Monday March 28 --- Easter Break

Tuesday March 29 --- Classes Resume

April

Friday April 1 --- April Fool’s Day; Last Day to Withdraw from Classes

Friday April 15 --- Income Tax Due

Friday April 22 --- Earth Day

Wednesday April 27 --- Admin Assistant’s Day

Friday April 29 --- Last Day Spring Semester Classes

May

Sunday May 1 --- Study Break Breakfast

Monday May 2- Thursday May 5 --- Final Exams

Thursday May 5 --- Residence Halls Close for Non-Graduating Students at 6pm

Friday May 6 --- Baccalaureate Mass at 5pm; Grades Due by Noon for Graduating Seniors

Saturday May 7 --- COMMENCEMENT at 11am; Residence Halls Close for Graduating Stu-

dents at Noon

Sunday May 8 --- Mother’s Day

Monday May 9 --- Final Grades Due at Noon for Non-Graduating Students

Friday May 20 --- Academic Year Ends

Saturday May 21 --- Armed Forces Day

Wednesday May 25 --- Academic Appeals Due by Noon

Monday May 30 --- Memorial Day (Fed)

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____Apply for a Parent PLUS Loan or Private Loan if you have an outstanding balance that you will not be able to pay.

-For more information about both payment options, contact the financial aid office or refer to our website: www.hcc-nd.edu/financialaid. -Return the PLUS application to the Financial Aid Office or make arrangements for outside loans/payment plans by July 1

st

____Contact the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union July 1

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th if you would like

to set up a payment plan. -To fill out an application and/or get more information, visit the Notre Dame FCU website: http://www.notredamefcu.com/hctuition.

____Complete the Master Promissory Note and Student Loan Entrance Counseling.

-Go to studentloans.gov and sign in using your FAFSA PIN.

-Loans cannot be disbursed until the MPN and entrance counseling are complete so please complete both items by July 15th.

-Parents getting a PLUS loan will also need to complete a MPN by signing in to student-loans.gov using their own FAFSA PIN.

____Pay the Fall semester balance by August 1st

and the Spring semester balance by January 1

st.

-Anyone paying after these dates will receive a $250 late charge.

Financial Aid Checklist

____Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) by March 10th

. -Go to fafsa.ed.gov and file your FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1

st.

-Make sure the Holy Cross School Code (007263) is on the FAFSA. -First time filers and at least one parent must apply for a PIN at pin.ed.gov in order to sign the FAFSA.

____Review award letter and log on to your student portal account to accept/reject the financial aid that was offered.

-Student portal login information is included in your acceptance packet.

-All awards (loans, grants, etc.) should be accepted or rejected by July 1st.

____Complete the verification process (If you were selected) by July 1

st.

-You will be notified in your financial aid packet if you are selected for verification.

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Paying Your Bill

Make an Online Payment through the Portal

To make payment on your Account Statement follow these steps:

Log on to the Holy Cross College Portal using your first initial/last name and your 9 digit stu-

dent ID number.

Under the “Business Office” tab, Click on “Select a Term“. Choose “Fall 2015“.

Under the “Business Office” tab, Click on “Preliminary Semester Bill” tab.

Scroll down and enter the amount you want to pay in the payment box.

Click the ‘Submit Pay’ button and follow the directions from PayPal.

Financing your Out-of-Pocket Expense Payment Plan

Tuition Financing Options Update –

For the upcoming 2015-2016 academic year, Holy Cross College is pleased to collaborate with

Notre Dame Federal Credit Union in building a tuition payment plan. The plan will include an Au-

gust 1st payment of one half the amount due for the Fall Semester (and a January 1st payment of

one half the amount due for the Spring Semester) The remainder of the balance will be made in

four or five payments via Notre Dame FCU. Go to www.NotreDameFCU.com/hctuition for an appli-

cation and more details. Please also check your Holy Cross College student e-mail for any up-

dates.

Students who have a balance due after all financial aid is applied can make monthly payment

arrangements through Notre Dame Federal Credit Union or another financial institution.

Parents may consider applying for a Federal Parent PLUS loan to assist their son or daughter

with tuition, room and board or other college expenses.

Students may consider applying for a private/alternate student loan through a bank or other

lending institution.

Don’t forget to search for external scholarships, especially in your local community.

Terms of Payment

All students are required to pay in full by the first day of the month that classes begin, ‘The Original

Due Date’ of the fall semester is August 1; spring semester January 1. At least ½ the balance

owed must be paid by the original due date. Monthly Payment plans may no longer be arranged

through the Bursar’s Office. However students may still make monthly payments by contacting

Notre Dame Federal Credit Union to set up a plan. A $250 Bursar’s Late Payment Fee will be

charged to all student accounts that have not paid in full by the original due dates or have NOT

made arrangements to pay monthly through Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. There are a range

of other possible consequences that could result from failure to comply, including but not limited to:

student id deactivated, student account suspension, scheduled classes can be dropped, and/or stu-

dents can be referred for student judiciary action.

For the Summer Session the entire balance must be paid by the first day of class.

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Official Campus ID

You need this for:

Campus Cash

Library (to use books on reserve or to check out a book)

Dining Plan

Events

Student ID - Two Accounts for Your On-Campus Needs

Basil Bucks – This debit account is used for purchase at Jazzman’s Café, Saint Mary’s Dining

Hall, and Papa John’s.

Dining Plan for Commuter and Housing Students – is a declining balance account that is as-

signed to you upon the purchase of a Dining Plan. These funds may be used at any on-campus

dining location.

How Do I Make Deposits to use Basil Bucks?

Contact Chef Jacob Tannehill, via email jtanehill@hcc-nd.edu

Student ID Issues or reporting a card Lost/Stolen:

Contact your Hall Director immediately, or contact the security office and report it lost/stolen.

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Graduation Requirements

So here’s the deal: Students need at least 120 credits to gradu-

ate. Your 120 credits will be divided up among general educa-

tion courses, major courses, and minor, certificate or elective

courses. Depending on your program of study, you may gradu-

ate with more than 120 credits.

At SOAR, Academic Advisors will assist you in choosing courses that are appropriate for the area

you would like to pursue as well as courses that are appropri-

ately based on your test scores. As a full-time student, you

should schedule between 12-15 credits. When creating a class

schedule, it’s important to take into account outside activities

such as: school organizations, work, family responsibilities, and

commuting to and from campus.

1.) Math*

2.) English*

3.) Introduction to Liberal Arts

2.) Core Elective

4.) Core Elective

* Students are placed in these classes based on their SAT or ACT score .

Of course, every schedule depends on the individual student. If you aren’t sure if you will like a

course, check out the Bookstore. See what books are required reading for the course. Chances are

if the books look interesting to you, you will enjoy the course.

Advising Timeline

Last day for schedule adjustments is the Monday of the second week of school.

Advisement and registration begins the Monday after Fall and Spring Breaks.

The last day to withdraw from classes is the Friday of Week 10.

Deadline for registering for the following semester is December 1 in the fall and May 1 in the

spring.

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TIPS ABOUT ADVISING The mission of the Advising process is to provide a high quality student centered advising experi-

ence that promotes and empowers the educational, career and personal development of each stu-

dent as they enter a diverse world.

Advisors treat all students with respect.

Advisors encourage all students to realize their full potential.

Advisors respect, challenge, and support students.

Advisors educate in a partnership that is developmental, on-

going, and directed toward student-centered goals.

Advisors provide accurate information

Advisors offer effective referrals within the University com-

munity.

Advisors address the value of a liberal arts University educa-

tion and promote the full intellectual development of stu-

dents.

Advisors promote shared responsibility with students.

Advising is educational and collaborative. The advisor and stu-

dent work together as partners to develop a successful advisor/advisee relationship. Both the advi-

sor and student have clear responsibilities in developing and sustaining this partnership.

Student Responsibilities

Respect your own time and your advisor’s time by making and keeping appointments as need-

ed: before registration times, when you are in academic trouble, and when you need to look at

your path and direction (at least twice a semester).

Take an active role in the advising process by coming to advising meetings prepared to discuss

your goals and educational plans.

Become knowledgeable about policies and procedures, by studying the catalog, website, course

schedule, and student handbook.

Be willing to discuss problems and challenges.

Obligation to make the final decision. Student become more independent to make own deci-

sions.

Ask questions whenever you are unsure about a policy or procedure or when you have other

specific concerns.

Follow up if you are referred to other resources and be willing to consider advice from other reli-

able resources.

Take responsibility for making your own informed decisions.

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Things you may or may not know...

The academic school year consists of a fall and spring semester. Each semester lasts 14

weeks. You can also take courses during a summer session.

The courses you select will last one semester (16 weeks). Toward the end of the fall semester,

you will choose new courses with your advisor for the spring semester.

Classes during the semester are usually Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/ Thursday, some Math

and Science courses run on Friday. For a standard 3 credit class, the Monday/Wednesday/

Friday classes last for 50 minutes versus the Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Friday classes

which are 75 minutes in length.

If you begin a class and feel it is not a good fit for you, you may be able to drop it but go see

your academic advisor to talk things over. Dropping a class may impact your financial aid and

the class may not be offered the next semester.

Notification of your registration date and time will be posted in your Portal. You must meet with

your assigned academic advisor before you are allowed to register. Schedule your appointment

early to avoid the rush.

TIPS ABOUT COURSES

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TIPS ABOUT GRADES

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TIPS from CAMPUS SECURITY Night Time Safety Tips

Walk in well lit, well traveled areas

Walk with a purpose, quickly and confidently

Walk with a friend

Be aware of your surroundings

Pay attention to cars or pedestrians in the area

If you think you are being followed, immediately dial 911, or if a

blue emergency phone is nearby press the button for assistance.

Know the location of the phones (PDF map).

Avoid areas containing a large amount of vegetative growth (shrubs, bushes, trees)

Carry a cell phone with you but be aware, talking on phones while walking is a distraction from

possible danger

From an inside phone, dial #312 to report an emergency.

Clubs

In addition to the clubs currently active on Holy Cross’ campus, the majority of clubs at Notre Dame

and St. Mary’s are open to our students as well, and if you see a need for something else, you can

always start your own club!

1. Delta Appa Sigma

2. Intramural Sports

3. Liturgical Choir

4. Mission Team

5. Multicultural Club

6. Outdoors Club

7. Pep Band

8. Psychology Club

9. ROTC Program

10. Saints for Life Club

11. St. Vincent DePaul Club

12. Student Philanthropy Council

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Road Map of COMPASS

Professional Identity– Create your

OWN ‘Self’

Self– Awareness

Professional Experience– Create

your OWN ‘Path’ Community, Global, Awareness, Business

& Professional Networking, Internships &

More!

Professional Skills– Build your

OWN ‘Toolbox’ Compass Workshops

Employer agrees: “Career Ready”

Reward: COMPASS Career Ready Certifica-

tion

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COMPASS Program

Career Development Center

What is COMPASS? COMPASS stands for: Career Goals, Opportunities, Mentors, Professional Experience,

Academics, and Self-Awareness & Skills.

Why is this important? The Career Ready Graduate Program called COMPASS is defined as the ‘Roadmap

to Success’ for guiding students to understand how to develop skills necessary and assist them in becoming

better prepared as ‘Professionals’ upon graduation.

How can this help me with finding my career? The need for this program developed came from ex-

pressed needs by employers for graduates coming out of colleges to be more prepared to enter into the

workforce. Three career components were identified along with those achievements known as ‘mile mark-

ers’: Self-assessment (Focus2), on-portfolio (myeFolio), resumes, mock interviews, business mentors, etc. If

one should be undecided about their major, these components can help you decide about a career.

When can I complete these ‘mile markers’? These ‘mile markers’ are to be accomplished throughout

the student’s 4 years while attending HCC under the three Career Components: Professional Identity, Profes-

sional Experience and Professional Skills. The Career Components can be accomplished at all class levels and

allows for ‘OPEN’ program participation throughout the student’s academic years. While it is suggested they

begin as incoming freshmen, the program is purely voluntary and does include all aspects of the 4 Pillars of

HCC: Academics, Service Experience, Global Perspectives and Internship (which are required upon gradua-

tion) to be tracked as part of the accomplishments within the new COMPASS program.

How would people know I completed these tasks? All Career Components of COMPASS, along with

achievements, will be tracked for the student and will be noted on their transcripts as a ‘Certification’ in ad-

dition to other designations. Students will receive Certification upon Graduation along with their degree

when they have completed 20 required of 27 possible accomplishments within (Workshops & Coaching Ses-

sions).

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Campus Ministry Educating Minds & Hearts

The mission of Holy Cross College is to educate the minds and hearts of our students in the tradition

of the Congregation of Holy Cross. We aim to provide an academic program that seeks knowledge

alongside developing virtue, so that our graduates may be responsible citizens of this world and the

world to come. The Brothers of Holy Cross are joined by priests, sisters, and committed lay men and

women in forming personal relationships with students, helping them discover and use their gifts and

talents.

Rooted in the mission of the congregation of Holy Cross, Campus Ministry seeks to provide daily op-

portunities for holistic growth on our campus and around the world. The dedication of the members

of our faculty and staff help young people to completeness as they grow in their faith and relation-

ship with Christ. We encourage you get involved, meet new friends, and discover the transformative

experience that Holy Cross Campus Ministry offers!!

Putting Your Faith Into Action

Pilgrimages and Retreats:

Montreal Pilgrimages

Mission Trip to Our Lady of the Angels

Spes Unica Retreats

Sophomore Anchor Day

Lourdes International Service Trip

Andre’ House of Hospitality Mission

Liturgy, Prayer, and Sacramental Preparation:

Daily Mass

Adoration & Confession

Prayer

PCIA and Confirmation Preparation

Liturgical Choir

Praise and Worship

Evangelization, Catechesis, and Formation:

Mission Team

St. Vincent DePaul

Ave Crux Committee

Bible Study

Spiritual Direction

Faith Sharing

Saints for Life

St. Joseph House (Formation for Holy Cross Brothers)

“Knowledge itself does not bring about positive values, but positive values do influence knowledge and put it to a good use.” –Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C., Founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross Andrew Polaniecki— Director of Campus Ministry

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Academic Accommodations Procedure for students seeking accommodations:

Holy Cross College recognizes that many students with learning, psychological, or medical disabili-

ties, or an attention disorder can succeed in college if they are provided support services and appro-

priate accommodations. Holy Cross College provides reasonable accommodations to students with

disabilities to help them meet academic requirements and to ensure that they have access to cam-

pus life.

To obtain accommodations, students must:

1. Submit documentation of a disability. If submitting a prior evaluation, full documentation

completed within the past three years is required. The evaluation must include a specific di-

agnosis and the evidence that supports that diagnosis (including test results where appropri-

ate), and must make specific recommendations for accommodation. The evaluator must be a

professional qualified to diagnose a disability including but not limited to a licensed psycholo-

gist, psychiatrist, a neurologist, or in some cases, general practice physicians. The diagnos-

ing professional must have expertise in the differential diagnosis of the documented mental

disorders and follow established practices.

2. Specify the kinds of accommodations that they are requesting. These accommodations

must be consistent with your evaluator’s recommendations. Students must complete and

submit a Request for Accommodation found on the HCC website. The Dean of Academic

Support Services will review your request form. Holy Cross College reserves the right to deny

your request if the diagnosis is not adequately supported or properly documented. In some

cases, the college may ask you to submit additional information. The Dean will inform you of

the outcome of the college’s assessment. Once the college approves an evaluation, it will be

recognized for three years after the date of the evaluation.

Confidentiality:

All documentation of a disability is treated as a confidential medical record. These records are main-

tained and kept with the DSC confidential files until the student leaves Holy Cross College.

http://www.hcc-nd.edu/academic-accommodations/

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Counseling Services College life puts a number of demands on students that can become quite stressful: academic diffi-culties, relationships, homesickness, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other issues can be overwhelming. Student Counseling Services provides a licensed, counselor who is available to assist students in addressing any problems, in a confidential manner. Students may seek counseling services either on or off campus. Students may contact counselingservices@hcc-nd.edu or call 574-239-8383 to set up an appointment. Students will re-ceive an email at the beginning of each semester outlining the on campus hours. Students may re-ceive up to four counseling sessions free of charge. Professional confidentiality will be maintained under the laws of the State of Indiana. Counseling information is considered confidential and will not be shared without the student’s written permission.

Holy Cross “HOCRO” Pride Holy Cross College is a Catholic, residential, coed, four year institution of higher learning, offering

an applied liberal arts curriculum. It was founded in 1966 and continues to be conducted by the

Brothers of Holy Cross a society of lay religious men within the Congregation of Holy Cross (CSC)

who take vows of poverty, celibacy and obedience as a way to more creatively and intimately

serve the mission of our Savior Jesus Christ, His Body - the Church, and the needs of the world.

Brothers of Holy Cross serve through ministries which educate and sensitize persons to the need of

the world for justice and peace.

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HOCRO TERMS

Academic Advisor: The one you go to talk about your schedule and academic concerns

Andre Lounge: Where the washers and driers are located, as well as the mailboxes

CDC: Career Development Center

Co-ex: Co-exchange, meaning how students can get a ticket from the dining hall and eat at SMC or

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COMPASS: Career Goals, Opportunities, Mentors, Professional Experiences, Academics, Self

Awareness, and Skills

Dining Hall: Where students would be eating, this is located right in between James and Basil

Halls

Disclosure: It becomes your responsibility to inform the college of your needs.

Driscoll Lounge: The lounge right nest door to the bookstore

FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

IDST: Interdisciplinary Studies

Legends: Teen Club located on ND campus

LRC: Learning Resource Center

MAX: Where Jazzman’s Café is located

Moodle: Where students can look at the syllabi from their classes, as well as assignments

Parietals: Set time where students are not allowed to have company in their rooms

Pfeil Center: pronounced “ FILE” ; building where gym, weight room, athletic coaches, and

etc. are located

Portal: Where students are able to make their class schedules, as well as look at grades,

bills, and much more

Quad or “Courtyard”: The place just outside of the dining hall, Basil Hall, and James Hall

RCIA: Right of Christian Initial of Adults

SGA: Student Government Association

SOAR: Saints Orientation Advising and Registration

U Edge: University Edge

V: Vincent Campus Building where all the classrooms are located (Ex: V-143), as well as the

library and computer lab

Work-Study: Need-based form of financial aid allowing students working on or off campus to be

paid from a mix of federal and institutional funds

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