New Student New Student Orientation & Orientation & InformationInformation

Welcome to Welcome to Dominican University of CaliforniaDominican University of California

► This Online Orientation is a brief overview of the This Online Orientation is a brief overview of the various programs and services available to students. various programs and services available to students. Please take the time to read all of the information Please take the time to read all of the information presented, as it will be of tremendous help in your presented, as it will be of tremendous help in your transition to Dominican. Additional information can be transition to Dominican. Additional information can be found on the Dominican website - found on the Dominican website - www.dominican.eduwww.dominican.edu

► In addition, we encourage you to carefully review the In addition, we encourage you to carefully review the Student Handbook for complete information on Student Handbook for complete information on Student/University Policies and Procedures: Student/University Policies and Procedures: http://www.dominican.edu/about/current/studentlife/ - http://www.dominican.edu/about/current/studentlife/ - click on “STUDENT HANDBOOK”click on “STUDENT HANDBOOK”

CAMPUS PARKINGCAMPUS PARKING

► For a detailed map of parking on campus, please go to For a detailed map of parking on campus, please go to http://www.dominican.edu/about/campus/mapsahttp://www.dominican.edu/about/campus/mapsandparking/ndparking/ Please do NOT park on the streets in front of neighborhood Please do NOT park on the streets in front of neighborhood

homes (Palm & Olive)homes (Palm & Olive) Do not park in fire lanes at any time. SRFD will issue $500 Do not park in fire lanes at any time. SRFD will issue $500

parking tickets and tow your vehicle.parking tickets and tow your vehicle.

► Be aware of all posted signs on campusBe aware of all posted signs on campus► The lot in front of the Conlan Recreation Center is the The lot in front of the Conlan Recreation Center is the

main campus parking areamain campus parking area► DO NOT park in numbered spaces near the residence DO NOT park in numbered spaces near the residence

halls – these are reserved spaces and you will be towedhalls – these are reserved spaces and you will be towed

The “Penguin Pass” ID cardThe “Penguin Pass” ID card

► All students are required to have their All students are required to have their Penguin Pass (Student ID) with them at all Penguin Pass (Student ID) with them at all times.times.

► This ID utilizes “smart card” technology, This ID utilizes “smart card” technology, enabling you to do the following:enabling you to do the following: Door access to select spaces on campus;Door access to select spaces on campus; Making copies and printing in the library;Making copies and printing in the library; Student meal-plans (for residents) or purchasing Student meal-plans (for residents) or purchasing

food from the café or cafeteria (non-resident food from the café or cafeteria (non-resident students) students)

► Penguin Pass IDs can be picked up in the IT Penguin Pass IDs can be picked up in the IT Department in the Library (ground floor)Department in the Library (ground floor)

Information TechnologyInformation Technology

►The IT Dept is responsible for providing The IT Dept is responsible for providing technology services for the University. technology services for the University. The IT Dept is responsible for designing, The IT Dept is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting all of the implementing, and supporting all of the computer and phone related services at computer and phone related services at Dominican.Dominican.

►For a complete list of services and For a complete list of services and resources, please visit: resources, please visit: http://www.dominican.edu/about/current/technology.hhttp://www.dominican.edu/about/current/technology.htmltml

Food Service on CampusFood Service on Campus

► Caleruega Dining Hall houses the main Caleruega Dining Hall houses the main dining area as well as the café for students.dining area as well as the café for students. Café HoursCafé Hours

►M-Th: 7:30-11am / 7:00-11:00pmM-Th: 7:30-11am / 7:00-11:00pm►Fri: 7:30-11:00amFri: 7:30-11:00am►Sat/Sun: ClosedSat/Sun: Closed►NOTE: The cafeteria provides lunch and dinner service when the NOTE: The cafeteria provides lunch and dinner service when the

café is closedcafé is closed Cafeteria HoursCafeteria Hours

►Breakfast 7:30-9amBreakfast 7:30-9am►Lunch 11:30-2:000pmLunch 11:30-2:000pm►Dinner 5:00-7:30pmDinner 5:00-7:30pm►Brunch 10:30-12:30 (Sat & Sun Only) Brunch 10:30-12:30 (Sat & Sun Only)

Academic Advising & Support ServicesAcademic Advising & Support ServicesLocation:Location: ►Bertrand HallBertrand Hall

Services Provided:Services Provided:►Academic advisingAcademic advising►TutoringTutoring►Disability servicesDisability services►Academic assessmentAcademic assessment►Skill developmentSkill development►International student services coordinatorInternational student services coordinator

For additional information:For additional information:http://www.dominican.edu/academics/http://www.dominican.edu/academics/advising/advising/

Office of the RegistrarOffice of the RegistrarLocation:Location: ►Bertrand HallBertrand Hall

ServicesServices►Class registration, add/dropClass registration, add/drop►Course catalogsCourse catalogs►Transcript requestsTranscript requests►FERPA documentationFERPA documentation►Graduation applications (verification of units)Graduation applications (verification of units)

HoursHours: : ►Monday through Friday 9-5 and by appointment.  Monday through Friday 9-5 and by appointment.  

Archbishop Alemany LibraryArchbishop Alemany LibraryA complete list of services and hours of A complete list of services and hours of operation can be found at: operation can be found at: http://www.dominican.edu/academics/resourhttp://www.dominican.edu/academics/resources/library/ ces/library/

BookstoreBookstoreLocation:Location: ► Fanjeaux Hall – Ground FloorFanjeaux Hall – Ground Floor

ProvidesProvides► New/used textbooks (online ordering available)New/used textbooks (online ordering available)► Dominican clothing and accessoriesDominican clothing and accessories► School supplies, computer accessories, etc.School supplies, computer accessories, etc.

HoursHours: : ► 9am-6pm M-F9am-6pm M-F► Sat 9am-2pmSat 9am-2pm► Open late Wednesday nightsOpen late Wednesday nights

► http://www.dominican.edu/about/current/bohttp://www.dominican.edu/about/current/bookstore.htmlokstore.html

Business ServicesBusiness ServicesLocation:Location: ► Bertrand HallBertrand Hall

Services ProvidedServices Provided► Student account/bill paymentsStudent account/bill payments► Disbursement of work study fundsDisbursement of work study funds► Financial mattersFinancial matters

HoursHours: : ► Mon-Thurs: 9-6Mon-Thurs: 9-6► Friday: 9-5  Friday: 9-5  

Financial AidFinancial AidLocation:Location: ►Bertrand HallBertrand Hall

Services ProvidedServices Provided►Financial aid applications & renewalsFinancial aid applications & renewals►Financial aid counselingFinancial aid counseling►Loan counseling Loan counseling

HoursHours: : ►Monday through Friday 9-5 and by appointment.  Monday through Friday 9-5 and by appointment.  http://www.dominican.edu/admissions/aid/ http://www.dominican.edu/admissions/aid/

Career & Internship ServicesCareer & Internship ServicesLocation:Location: ► Bertrand HallBertrand Hall► http://www.dominican.edu/about/current/careerservices.htmlhttp://www.dominican.edu/about/current/careerservices.html

ServicesServices► Internship exploration and registrations Internship exploration and registrations ► Workshops/individual counseling on:Workshops/individual counseling on:

career and job search strategiescareer and job search strategies resume writingresume writing interviewing skills interviewing skills

► Graduate school information and coaching Graduate school information and coaching ► Personality and skills testing Personality and skills testing ► Internships are also listed on-line under "Current Internships"Internships are also listed on-line under "Current Internships"► Contact Susan Fyles at (415) 485-3283 or email Contact Susan Fyles at (415) 485-3283 or email sfyles@dominican.edusfyles@dominican.edu.  . 

HoursHours: : ► Mon-Thurs: 9-6Mon-Thurs: 9-6► Friday: 9-5Friday: 9-5► Drop-in hours availableDrop-in hours available

Office of Student LifeOffice of Student Life►Located in the Ann Hathaway CottageLocated in the Ann Hathaway Cottage►Home of:Home of:

Dr. John Kennedy – Dean of StudentsDr. John Kennedy – Dean of Students Fr. Bob Haberman – Campus MinistryFr. Bob Haberman – Campus Ministry Paul Raccanello – Associate Dean of StudentsPaul Raccanello – Associate Dean of Students

►Stop by any time for questions, concerns, or Stop by any time for questions, concerns, or information pertaining to all aspects of life as a information pertaining to all aspects of life as a Dominican student.Dominican student.

► http://www.dominican.edu/about/current/studentlife/ http://www.dominican.edu/about/current/studentlife/

Student Housing OfficeStudent Housing Office

Damien Hansen, Director of HousingDamien Hansen, Director of HousingOffice: Pennafort Hall, ground floorOffice: Pennafort Hall, ground floor

►Please visit the Housing Office for any Please visit the Housing Office for any questions or concerns about residence questions or concerns about residence life.life.

► Info regarding off-campus housing Info regarding off-campus housing options is available at the Housing options is available at the Housing OfficeOffice

Campus MinistryCampus MinistryLocation:Location: ► Sr. Carla Kovack – Pennafort Hall, CM OfficeSr. Carla Kovack – Pennafort Hall, CM Office► Fr. Bob Haberman – Ann Hathaway CottageFr. Bob Haberman – Ann Hathaway Cottage

Services & OpportunitiesServices & Opportunities► Community Outreach & Service LearningCommunity Outreach & Service Learning► Weekend liturgy planned by studentsWeekend liturgy planned by students► SPDI (Students Promoting Dominican Ideals) meetingsSPDI (Students Promoting Dominican Ideals) meetings► RetreatsRetreats► Prayer GroupsPrayer Groups► Discussion GroupsDiscussion Groups

HoursHours: : ► Sr. Carla: 9-5 M-FSr. Carla: 9-5 M-F► Fr. Bob: 8:30-5:30 M-FFr. Bob: 8:30-5:30 M-F

Visit the website for complete detailed info on the many services we have to offer:Visit the website for complete detailed info on the many services we have to offer:http://www.dominican.edu/about/current/campusministryinfo.htmlhttp://www.dominican.edu/about/current/campusministryinfo.html

Student Health CenterStudent Health CenterLocation:Location: ► Bertrand HallBertrand Hall

Free ServicesFree Services (fees may be charged for laboratory/radiological tests) (fees may be charged for laboratory/radiological tests)► Evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries Evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries ► Health education and evaluation of health concerns Health education and evaluation of health concerns ► Nutrition counseling Nutrition counseling ► Smoking cessation counseling Smoking cessation counseling ► Stress management counseling Stress management counseling ► STD and sexuality counseling STD and sexuality counseling ► Tuberculin skin testing Tuberculin skin testing ► Measles, mumps and rubella vaccination Measles, mumps and rubella vaccination

Services AvailableServices Available (fee applies) (fee applies)► Vaccines for hepatitis B, tetanus, diphtheria, and meningitis  Vaccines for hepatitis B, tetanus, diphtheria, and meningitis  ► Pregnancy tests Pregnancy tests ► Rapid strep tests (for diagnosing strep throat) Rapid strep tests (for diagnosing strep throat)

HoursHours: : ► Mon-Thurs: 9-6Mon-Thurs: 9-6► Friday: 9-5Friday: 9-5

Athletics and RecreationAthletics and Recreation

Location:Location: ►Conlan Recreation CenterConlan Recreation Center

ServicesServices►Varsity and Intramural teamsVarsity and Intramural teams►Wellness and fitness classesWellness and fitness classes►Weight room with cardio equipmentWeight room with cardio equipment►Swimming pool (seasonal hours)Swimming pool (seasonal hours)

HoursHours: please check with front desk for specific information on class : please check with front desk for specific information on class times, weight room hours, and gym availability.times, weight room hours, and gym availability.

http://http://www.dominican.eduwww.dominican.edu/athletics/ /athletics/

University Counseling ServicesUniversity Counseling ServicesLocation:Location: ► Bertrand Hall (2Bertrand Hall (2ndnd Floor) Floor)

ServicesServices► Confidential personal counselingConfidential personal counseling► Individuals/group mediationIndividuals/group mediation► Family/marriage counselingFamily/marriage counseling► Communication skill developmentCommunication skill development► Conflict resolution skill developmentConflict resolution skill development

HoursHours: : ► Vary each semester, please visit the office or call x3258 to Vary each semester, please visit the office or call x3258 to

schedule an appointment.  schedule an appointment.  ► http://www.dominican.edu/about/current/counselingservices.htmlhttp://www.dominican.edu/about/current/counselingservices.html

Human ResourcesHuman Resources

Location:Location: ► Bertrand HallBertrand Hall

ServicesServices► Work-Study employment verification formsWork-Study employment verification forms► Grievance ProcessGrievance Process► Title IX coordination/investigation: issues of discrimination, Title IX coordination/investigation: issues of discrimination,

sexual harassment, affirmative action sexual harassment, affirmative action

HoursHours: : ► M-F, 9am-6pm (please schedule an appointment)M-F, 9am-6pm (please schedule an appointment)

The Associated Students of The Associated Students of Dominican University (ASDU)Dominican University (ASDU)

Location:Location: ► Fanjeaux Student UnionFanjeaux Student Union

ServicesServices► Student Government Association: governance and leadership opportunitiesStudent Government Association: governance and leadership opportunities► Plans activities, programs, and eventsPlans activities, programs, and events► Works with all clubs/organizations on campusWorks with all clubs/organizations on campus► Disperse student activity fundsDisperse student activity funds► Liaison between administration and student bodyLiaison between administration and student body

HoursHours: : ► Office Hours kept in the Fanjeaux Student UnionOffice Hours kept in the Fanjeaux Student Union► ASDU Senate meets weekly (Wednesdays)  ASDU Senate meets weekly (Wednesdays)  

Visit the website for updated activities and events: Visit the website for updated activities and events: http://www.dominican.edu/about/current/studentlife/studenteventshome

Leadership and DiversityLeadership and DiversityCenter for Leadership Development:Center for Leadership Development: ► Chaired by Dr. Denise Lucy, the CLD is committed to the promotion Chaired by Dr. Denise Lucy, the CLD is committed to the promotion

of ethical leadership.of ethical leadership.► Members of the faculty, staff, and administration will work with Members of the faculty, staff, and administration will work with

Marin county and Bay Area businesses and organizations.Marin county and Bay Area businesses and organizations.► There may be opportunity for student involvement – please speak with There may be opportunity for student involvement – please speak with

Dr. Lucy if you have questions or want additional information. Dr. Lucy if you have questions or want additional information.

Center for Diversity InitiativesCenter for Diversity Initiatives► Chaired by Dr. Suresh Appavoo, the CDI is committed to promoting Chaired by Dr. Suresh Appavoo, the CDI is committed to promoting

diversity at Dominican Universitydiversity at Dominican University► The CDI serves to evaluate current needs and recommend ways to The CDI serves to evaluate current needs and recommend ways to

promote diversity on campus.promote diversity on campus.► Opportunities exist for student involvement on this committee – Opportunities exist for student involvement on this committee –

especially students who wish to plan and promote diversity especially students who wish to plan and promote diversity celebrations/activities on campus.celebrations/activities on campus.

Office of Alumni RelationsOffice of Alumni Relations

Location:Location: ► Guzman Hall – 1Guzman Hall – 1stst Floor Floor

ServicesServices► Connect with DUC alumni – networking opportunitiesConnect with DUC alumni – networking opportunities► Serve as a representative to your class upon graduation from Serve as a representative to your class upon graduation from

DominicanDominican► Be involved in promoting Dominican after you graduate by Be involved in promoting Dominican after you graduate by

joining the DARTS Team (Dominican Alumni Recruiting joining the DARTS Team (Dominican Alumni Recruiting Tomorrow’s Students)Tomorrow’s Students)