Summer Session 2007
Campus Services
Academic Advising
An advisor's signature is not required to register for Summer Session courses. Students transferring to the University or taking classes as visitors may arrange for academic advising by calling the Office of Academic Advising (253-879-3650).
Any Fall 2007 freshman getting an "early start" in the Summer Session should alert the Academic Advising Office to insure a proper freshman advising assignment and notification to the freshman advisor of summer coursework.
Library
Collins Memorial Library is an integral part of the University's educational program. Its collection and services support study and research on campus. The print collection consists of over 500,000 volumes of books, periodicals, and publications of the federal and Washington state governments as well as maps, microforms, videotapes, DVD's, CD's and other media materials. In addition, the Library provides 150 bibliographic databases which include electronic full text access to over 2,600 monographs, and over 17,000 periodicals. The Library maintains Special collections of books and manuscripts and the University's archives.
Access to the physical and electronic collection is provided through the SIMON database on the Library's website. An additional million books and AV materials are available through the Orbis-Cascade Alliance, a consortium of over 35 public and private institutions of higher education in Oregon and Washington. Paper materials are delivered via library courier and e-mail notification for electronic articles are both sent within 72 hours. In addition, Collins participates in other cooperative resource sharing agreements with libraries throughout the country.
The Library staff provides assistance with reference, research, and the location of materials through individual appointments, e-mail (libref@ups.edu), and classroom instruction. There are a variety of group and individual study facilities. Collins Library provides both data ports and wireless access for individual laptop computers throughout the building's seating areas. The Library's Information Commons has 35 computer stations equipped with web access, standard desktop programs, graphics and e-mail functionality. These are available on a first come, first served basis. All users must have an OIS issued university account in order to log in.
- Monday: 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Tuesday: 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5p.m.
Tech Center
The Office of Information Systems maintains a Tech Center on the ground floor of the Library, LI 018. During the Summer Session, the Tech Center is open from 7:45-5:00 Monday through Friday. There are no weekend hours.
The Instructional Technology team provides resources for multimedia development and production, including 6 scanning and digital media development stations as well as multiple digital video and digital audio production stations. Analog video and audio recording stations are also available, as well as a presentation room designed for video screening and presentations requiring data projection. Digital and analog media equipment is available for check out and can be reserved on specific dates for special academic projects (call x-3259) for more information or please visit the web site at: http://www.ups.edu/ois/itt/
Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching
The Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching helps students from all academic disciplines develop their ability to use writing as a tool for thinking and learning. With the assistance of faculty or specially trained peer writing advisors, students learn how to overcome writer's block, approach an assignment, and assess the audience and purpose of a paper. Working on a one-to-one basis with a writing advisor, students also receive help with organizing their ideas, writing a strong thesis statement, and reviewing their written work to make it clear, direct, and persuasive.
The Center is located in Howarth Hall, Room 105 and is open during Summer Term I. Hours will be posted.
Services for Persons with Disabilities
The University of Puget Sound is committed to providing program access and appropriate support services to individuals with disabilities. Support services may be provided for qualified students with learning disorders such as dyslexia or attention deficit disorder, and for those with chronic physical or psychiatric disabilities. Students may identify a disability and request accommodations in the admission process, through academic advising, or by contacting the Coordinator of Disability Services. Declaration of a disability is confidential and is not automatically a request for support services. Students who are denied accommodations may appeal that decision to a hearing board which is described in detail in the University Bulletin under "Services for Persons with Disabilities." Questions or concerns about access or support services should be directed to Ivey West, Coordinator of Disabilities Services. (253) 879-3395, TDD (253) 879-3399. email: iwest@ups.edu. For more detailed information, refer to the Disabilities Services web page.
Bookstore
The University Bookstore, located in the lower level of the Wheelock Student Center, will be open 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Bookstore is closed for inventory on Thursday June 28 and Friday June 29.Recreation
The University of Puget Sound has excellent recreational facilities: outdoor track, swimming pool, racquetball courts, weight room, indoor tennis courts, and gymnasium facilities. These facilities are open and available to Summer Session students with student cards. In addition the Expeditionary at 3209 North 15th rents outdoor equipment. Tents, backpacks, and much more are available for reasonable rates.
Information Center
The Information Center in the Wheelock Student Center is open daily in the summer from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bus information is available as well as community information and maps.
Parking
Parking permits are not required for parking on campus during the Summer Session. Students may park in any of the lots, as the parking lot designation system does not apply during the Summer Session. However, parking in disabled spaces, fire/impound lanes, non-designated spaces, (no University Parking Zone omitted) and Jones Circle, which is reserved exclusively for visitors, is prohibited, and citations are issued for these infractions.
Summer Housing Options
On-campus housing is not available in the Summer Session. Off-Campus Student Services maintains a comprehensive list of housing options on their website.
