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Alabama State University
Alabama State University
2014 – 2015
A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
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Office of Orientation Services
(334) 229-4354
915 S. Jackson St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
orientation@alasu.edu
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Comprehensive advice and information for student success
Parents and Families, Welcome to the Hornet Nation!
Advisement Center
Apply for Aid
ASU Scholarships
Career Services
ASU Dining
Housing
Health Center
Counseling Services
Campus Police
ASU Activities
What is FERPA?
Resources
Must-have knowledge to navigate your way
22 | ASU Directory
22 | Academic Calendar
23 | ASU Area Resources
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Advisement Center
The Academic Advisement Center is designed to provide continuous
centralized academic advising to new and continuous ASU students who
have not met the requirements for exit from University College. The Center
was established to help students realize the maximum benefits from their
educational experiences, and move them into successful, desirable careers.
The basic goals of advising focus
on the development of Alabama
State University students and
embrace the following tenets:
Dear Parents and Families,
On behalf of The Hornet Nation, it is a pleasure to welcome
you as the parent or supporter of an incoming Alabama
State University student! We are very proud and excited
that your son or daughter has chosen to attend this
wonderful university! We are looking forward to meeting
you and your student during these next very busy days!
We understand that parents and family
play an active and important role in
helping new students adjust to campus
life. We also understand that family
members may need help in adjusting
too. Our new student orientation
program is designed to help make
that transition as easy as possible.
Now that you have finally arrived at
orientation you will find a committed staff
of professionals, undergraduate students,
and volunteers that will be available to
answer you and your student’s questions
about their plan of study, financial aid,
registration, housing, and any other
critical questions either of you may have.
The primary objective of orientation is to
provide opportunities for your student
to become familiar with their new
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surroundings and the resources they will
have available to them, while encouraging
them to meet new friends and have fun!
So enjoy and explore in these next few days!
I join many others in welcoming
you to the Hornet Nation!
“It’s a GREAT time to be a Hornet!!!”
Cherise Y. Peters
Associate Provost and Vice President
for Enrollment Management
⊲⊲ The advisement process can
significantly influence your student’s
educational and personal growth
while they seek to accommodate
themselves to the college
environment and the larger society.
⊲⊲ Academic advising carries your
student through a decision making
process which guides them in
acquiring the skills needed to
develop their educational plans
for accomplishing their goals.
⊲⊲ Assist students with course
selection, registration and the
course drop/add process
⊲⊲ Consult with students experiencing
academic difficulty and assist
them in identifying reasons
for their academic problems
and possible solutions
⊲⊲ Refer students to institutional and
community support services
⊲⊲ Help students develop decisionmaking skills and reinforce the
student’s self-direction
⊲⊲ The advisement process provides
opportunities for communication
and information exchanges
between your student and their
advisor, which will help them to
realize their maximum potential
in the college environment.
⊲⊲ The advisor serves as a facilitator of
communication and as a coordinator
of learning experiences through
course(s), and career planning
and academic progress review.
The advising program is designed
to do the following:
⊲⊲ Guide students through University
College’s core curriculum in
preparation for successful
transfer of their records to a
degree-granting college
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Apply early for...
Financial Aid - The first day that you
can submit the FAFSA for the new
academic year is January 1. You must
apply for financial aid every year.
Admission - ASU cannot provide you
with an estimated award offer until
you are admitted. You can apply for
financial aid before you are admitted,
but we cannot tell you what you are
eligible for until you are admitted.
Keep up with your application for aid.
Once the U. S. Department of Education
processes your FAFSA, you will have
access to a Student Aid Report (SAR),
either through an online summary
of the online application process, or
through a printed document mailed to
you if you apply using paper FAFSA.
The ASU Office of Financial Aid will provide
you with online access to your financial
aid file. To monitor the progress of your
financial aid, you can log in to your Hornet’s
Web for student. Check your status.
The Award Notification
Once ASU has your official EFC from the
Federal Central Processor and you have
been officially admitted to the university,
we will notify you of your eligibility for aid
(generally starting in early May of each
year) by posting an estimated award
offer on the Hornet’s Web for student.
If you have applied for scholarships
or state financial aid programs, we
may not be aware of those awards
until you or the agencies notify us.
If you know of additional awards
that you will be receiving (awarded,
not applied for), you will need to
notify the office of financial aid.
Apply for Aid
Getting Started
The most important process in applying
for financial aid is filing the free application
for federal student aid (FAFSA) each year.
This is the fastest and most accurate
way to apply. At ASU, the FAFSA is the
only application required for Federal and
State Aid for fall and spring semesters.
ASU’s FAFSA school code is 001005.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for any form of
federal, state, or institutional financial aid,
you must fulfill the following requirements:
1. You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible
non-citizen.
2. You must have a valid social
security number.
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3. You must be admitted into a
degree-seeking program. You may
apply for aid before you are
admitted but you must be admitted
before aid can be awarded or
disbursed to you.
4. If you are a male of at least 18 years
of age, you must be registered
with selective service.
5. To retain eligibility you must
maintain satisfactory
academic progress.
6. To receive most types of aid at ASU,
you must be a full-time student.
7. First time college students must
have a high school diploma, a
General Educational Development
Certificate (GED), or home schooled.
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hours) of credit. Applicant must
transfer from an accredited college.
The Academic Scholarship pays full
tuition, books, required fees and oncampus room and board for a maximum
of eight semesters for freshmen and a
maximum of six semesters for college
transfer students. Scholarships are
renewable annually based on completion
of 24 semester hours, with a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
***The payment of room and/or board charges
under any scholarship program is restricted
to on-campus housing and food services.
Dean’s Scholarship
Freshman: High school applicants must
have a minimum grade point average
within the range of 3.26-3.50, on a 4.0
scale, in academic subjects and an ACT
score of 22 (comparable SAT score of
1010-1040 critical reading and math.)
ASU Scholarships
Alabama State University offers a number of scholarships
to help students pay tuition and fees. Learn more:
Presidential Scholarship
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transfer students. Also, $1,200 annually is
provided for incidentals. Scholarships are
renewable annually based on completion
of 24 semester hours, with a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
Freshman: High school applicants must
have a grade point average of 3.76
or above, on a 4.0 scale, in academic
subjects and an ACT score of 28 and
above (comparable SAT score of 12301600 critical reading and math.)
Academic Scholarship
College Transfer Student: College transfer
applicants must have a grade point
average of 3.76 or above, on a 4.0 scale,
after completion of 24 semester hours (36
quarter hours) of credit. Applicant must
transfer from an accredited college.
Freshman: High school applicants
must have a minimum grade point
average within the range of 3.513.75, on a 4.0 scale, in academic
subjects and an ACT score of 25 and
above (comparable SAT score of 1120
-1220 critical reading and math.)
The Presidential Scholarship pays full
tuition, books, required fees and oncampus room and board for a maximum
of eight semesters for freshmen and a
maximum of six semesters for college
College Transfer Student: College
transfer applicants must have a grade
point average within the range of 3.513.75, on a 4.0 scale, after completion
of 24 semester hours (36 quarter
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College Transfer Student: College
transfer applicants must have a
grade point average within the range
of 3.26-3.50, on a 4.0 scale, after
completion of 24 semester hours (36
quarter hours) of credit. Applicant must
transfer from an accredited college.
The Dean’s Scholarship pays full tuition,
required fees and books for a maximum
of eight semesters for freshmen and a
maximum of six semesters for college
transfer students. Scholarships are
renewable annually based on completion
of 24 semester hours, with a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
All scholarship recipients must complete
an application for financial aid.
Athletic Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded through
the Athletics Department to athletically
talented men and women. Information can
be obtained by contacting the Athletics
Department at the following address:
Director of Athletics
Alabama State University
P.O. Box 271, Montgomery, AL
36101-0271
ROTC Scholarships
These scholarships are offered by the
Air Force. Information on these programs
can be obtained by contacting the ASU
ROTC Office at the following address:
ROTC Office
Alabama State University,
P.O. Box 271
Montgomery, AL 36101-0271
Veterans and Vocational
Rehabilitation Benefits
These programs assist a number of
students at Alabama State University.
For information concerning eligibility,
contact the appropriate Veterans
Administration office in your hometown.
Financial Aid Office
Alabama State University
915 S. Jackson Street
John Garrick Hardy University Center
Montgomery, AL 36101-0271
Phone: (334) 229-4323
Fax: (334) 229-4924
Email: finaid@alasu.edu
M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Career Services
ASU Dining
Career Services is designed for all students at Alabama State University and
centers around their academic and career development. Career Services
(Career Center) is designed to assist students in identifying and achieving their
individual career objectives. The staff of Career Services provides activities,
programs, and resources that educate and support students in their progression
from freshman orientation through graduation to a career or graduate school.
Before, between and after
classes — even on the
weekends — take a break and
enjoy a variety of nutritious,
high-quality meals with your
friends on the campus of
Alabama State University.
Programs for Employers
From our Placement Program to our
On-Campus Recruiting Program to our
Career Fairs, we can help you meet
your employment needs. Learn more.
Mission
⊲⊲ The mission of the Office of Career
Services is to help students clarify
their educational and career goals
and empower them with lifelong
career management skills.
⊲⊲ Provide quality career counseling
(individual and group sessions)
and life planning programs
which will assist students and
alumni to clarify their academic
and career interests and their
short- and long-range goals.
⊲⊲ Develop and maintain
communication with employers,
University administrators,
deans, chairpersons and
faculty to maximize students’
career needs and interests.
⊲⊲ Prepare students for careers by
providing cooperative education
and internships, full/part-time
and summer job opportunities.
Hours and Location
Kilby Hall, Room 2
Monday to Friday. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(334) 229-4156
careerservices@alasu.edu
Places to Eat
There are several places to
eat on the ASU campus: Fred
Shuttlesworth Dining Hall, and
the new John Garrick Hardy
Student Center which hosts four
restaurants for students including
Subway, Herschel’s Famous 34,
Signature Klassics Kitchen, and
Arabellas Pizza Bar. The Signature
Klassics Kitchen serves breakfast,
lunch and dinner, and features
theme days such as vegetarian
day, stir fry day and Caribbean
day. Herschel’s Famous 34 serves
burgers, wings, onion rings and
other classic American fare. The
food court is connected to the
University’s open Wi-Fi portal, and serves
as a popular study location and hangout.
Meals – Campus Residents
If you live in one of ASU’s residence
halls, then your meal plan is covered
under room and board. When you
arrive on campus, you’ll receive an ID
card that entitles you to 19 meals per
week in the university dining hall.
Meals – Commuters
If you live off-campus or at home, you can
purchase meals in the dining halls at a
cost of $5 for breakfast, $6 for lunch and
$7 for dinner, or visit the John Garrick
Hardy Student Center for a la carte food
items. You also can buy a meal plan with
a valid class schedule. Contact Housing
for meal plan pricing and information.
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Fred Shuttlesworth Dining Hall
Our main campus dining facility, the
Fred Shuttesworth Dining Hall, is an
exciting and modern place to eat and
socialize. Flat screen televisions and a
contemporary, open floor plan make the
dining hall a fun place to hang out with
friends. Conveniently located among the
academic and residential facilities on
campus, the dining hall has a capacity
for 1,200 students. Through a scramble
food court arrangement, the dining hall
serves a full range of meals, from salads
to sandwiches to full course dinners.
Hours
Monday to Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. Dinner: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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And best of all, campus living is fun.
Learn more about our residence units:
John W. Abercrombie Hall
Originally opened in 1947 and beautifully
restored in 2008, this historic threestory property is an all-suite facility that
houses 129 male students. Contemporary
conveniences and fantastic finishes
complement this unit which features
new elevators, year-round climate
control and laundry and study rooms
on each floor. Wireless and wired
connections are available for residents.
Your Housing Contract
Residence Halls
All students who reside in university
residence halls are required to sign
a contract for room and board and
are obligated to observe the terms
and conditions of that contract for the
academic year. Permission to leave a
residence hall while under contract is
granted in extreme emergencies and only
by the Vice President for Student Affairs.
We have 20 separate residence facilities
at ASU, including three apartment-style
clusters with multiple buildings. Most
of our well-equipped residence units
are equipped with twin size beds, a
chest of drawers, desks, wastebaskets,
chairs, window coverings, mattresses
and mattress covers. Some halls
feature coin-operated or swipe card
machines for personal laundering.
University residence hall contracts
are offered and assignments made
to university students on equal terms,
without regard to race, religion, color,
sex, disability or national origin.
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Paying Your Room Deposit
Residence hall entrance doors are
equipped with swipe mechanisms
requiring residents to utilize their
ID swipe cards. Residence halls are
locked from the outside at 1 a.m. for
the protection of the students.
The required $200 room deposit must
be paid before a housing contract is
issued or a room assignment is made.
All residence hall fee payments for room
and board are payable by the year, or
the semester. In any instance, payment
must be made to the Cashier’s Office.
Whether assigned to one of our
apartments, one of our historic residence
halls or one of our new facilities, you’ll
find that campus living will complement
your studies, help you develop your
independence and fulfill your potential.
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Girard Apartments
These apartments are self-contained
residence buildings with complete
facilities. Girard Apartments accommodate
upper class male and female students.
Non-traditional and married students
also are housed in this facility.
Willetta McGinty Apartments
First opened in 1972 and elegantly
restored in 2009, this residence hall is
designed for 141 freshman and upper class
females. Contemporary conveniences and
fantastic finishes complement this facility
which features new elevators, year-round
climate control and laundry and study
rooms on each floor. Wireless and wired
connections are available for residents.
Built in 1982 and clustered on the east
side of campus, these four gardenstyle apartments are interconnected by
breezeways. Each building, with 3,872
square feet of living area, contains four
separate apartments. These residence
units accommodate honor students,
seniors and graduates students with two
or more semesters of attendance at ASU.
Assignments are made from the highest
GPA of 4.00 to the lowest GPA of 3.00.
George N. Card Hall
New Facility I & II
Built in 1962 and beautifully restored in
2009, this historic four-story property
is an all-suite facility that houses
118 freshmen and upper class male
students. It was named after George
N. Card, ASU president from 1873 to
1878. Contemporary conveniences and
tasteful finishes complement this facility
which features new elevators, year-round
climate control, and laundry and study
rooms on each floor. Wireless and wired
connections are available for residents.
Built in 2011 and located on the east
side of the campus, this four-story,
contemporary co-ed residence hall
provides living spaces for 250 (total 500)
residents. The hall has single and double
bedrooms for upper class male and female
students. This building features suitestyle accommodations with bathrooms.
Additionally, each floor features study
rooms and food preparation areas.
Bessie Benson Hall
Housing
building features suite-style living
accommodations with bathrooms. This
residence unit is conveniently located next
to the Fred Shuttlesworth Dining Hall.
Charles Johnson (C.J.)
Dunn Tower
Built in 1994, C.J. Dunn Tower is an
11-story brick and stucco building
that provides housing for 480 upper
class females. The 114,419 square-foot
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Applying for Housing
All students interested in applying for
on-campus housing should contact the
Housing Office at (334) 229-6856, (334)
229-4357, (334) 229-4647, or (334) 2294860 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pick
up a housing application from the Housing
Office or use the online application.
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Counseling Services
Sometimes the demands of college life can seem stressful or overwhelming.
Your student may have concerns and feelings, which need resolution,
but may not be sure where to turn for help. Alabama State University’s
Counseling Center is here to help with these matters and much more.
Health Center
The Student Health Center is available for all currently enrolled
Alabama State University students. Our staff is committed to providing
quality, cost-effective care that meets the needs of students.
The Center’s staff includes a registered
nurse director, staff registered nurse, staff
licensed practical nurse, administrative
secretary and university physician.
In addition to treatment for illness
and injury, we provide preventative
care such as vaccinations. We also
sponsor a number of on-campus
activities to promote wellness
and health education activities on
campus. Students are encouraged to
attend and enjoy these activities.
Location & Hours
ASU’s Student Health Center is located
on the ground floor of Simpson Hall
dormitory. Hours of operation are:
Fall & Spring Semesters
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tues., Wed. and Thurs.: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
they can always be seen as a walk-in
patient during our regular hours.
After-Hours Emergencies
In the event of a medical emergency, dial
911 or go to Jackson Hospital and request
the Alabama State University physician.
Jackson Hospital contact information:
Jackson Hospital
1725 Pine Street
Montgomery, AL 36106-1117
(334) 293-8020
After-Hours Questions &
Non-Emergencies
If your student has a non-emergency
urgent care question after hours, contact
the campus police department at
(334) 220-4400 or their residence hall
supervisor to reach an on-call ASU nurse.
Student Health Insurance
Summer Semester
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Appointments & Walk-ins
Your student can make an appointment
at the Student Health Center anytime
by calling us at (334) 229-4436. If they
don’t have time to make an appointment
or need to be seen unexpectedly,
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The official Alabama State University
accident and sickness plan covers all
students enrolled in the university.
The cost is included in your tuition
and fees. For more information
about the student health insurance
plan, contact the Student Services
Office at (334) 229-4241.
Alabama State University
The University Counseling Center is
staffed with concerned professionals
who listen, care and help make your
student’s ASU experience productive,
rewarding and satisfying. We offer
a variety of programs to help them
learn to cope, identify choices, make
better decisions and turn problems into
learning experiences. Learn more:
Individual (Personal Counseling)
We provide opportunities for students
to discuss difficulties, thoughts, feelings
or concerns with the professional
counseling staff, who help them solve
or cope with personal problems.
The Crisis or Psychological
Counseling/Referral Program
This program is designed to follow
established guidelines in helping
students face obstacles to life goals
or traumatic situations that are, for the
time being, insurmountable through the
customary method of problem solving.
Extreme psychological problems are
referred to designated mental health
professionals in the community.
Group Counseling
Group counseling provides opportunities
for students to participate with
peers and professionals in exploring
feelings, behaviors and other common
concerns in a supportive atmosphere
to gain clarification and feedback,
and to plan appropriate action.
Consultation and Outreach Services
These services provide help with
communication skills, helping skills,
assertiveness training, test-taking
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skills and time management, sexual
assault, relationship abuse, HIV/
AIDS, Alcohol and Drug Awareness.
Internship and Leadership Training
This training program provides supervised
training for graduate students pursuing
a degree in counseling. It helps
student leaders and organizations with
communication skills, stress management,
mutual support and trust development.
Special Programs and Services
These services are designed to meet
the special needs of subgroup student
populations, such as commuter, nontraditional, and students with learning,
physical and psychological disabilities.
On-Call Crisis Counseling Services
The on-call crisis counseling services
provide after hours crisis counseling
services for students from 6 p.m. to
6 a.m., Monday through Sunday.
Special Groups
The Counseling Center offers
programs to help students deal with
specific problems. Our special group
programs are Anger Management
and Alcohol Intervention Program.
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Programs
In collaboration with the Student
Health Center, the Counseling Center
provides students, faculty and staff
with special workshops, seminars
and groups on alcohol, drugs, AIDS,
sexuality, date rape, stress, mental
health issues and personal growth.
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ASU Activities
At Alabama State University,
we know that what happens
outside the classroom
is just as important as
what happens inside.
Having fun is a key part of learning, so
encourage your student to make the
most of their time at ASU, and take
advantage of our facilities, events,
activities and student organizations.
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Campus Police
At ASU, the safety of our students is one of our highest priorities. As
part of the ASU Department of Public Safety, the campus police work
with the ASU community to maintain the safest campus possible.
Our campus police provide 24-hour
patrol protection of the campus parking
lots and residence halls. The officers are
vested with full law-enforcement powers
and responsibilities identical to the local
police officers and deputy sheriffs in your
home community. ASU’s campus police
officers are trained at the Montgomery
Police Academy and receive additional inservice and specialized training in first aid,
firearms, defensive tactics, constitutional
and legislative updates, evidence
gathering, traffic investigation, and more.
All of the ASUDPS Police officers have a
full range of public-safety responsibilities
including all crime reports, investigating
traffic accidents, enforcement of laws
regulating underage drinking, the use
of controlled substances and weapons,
and other incidents requiring police
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assistance. Potential criminal actions
and other emergencies on campus
may be reported directly by any
student, faculty or staff member.
The Department of Public Safety
provides a number of services to
promote a safer campus community.
ASU new Student Services Center will
serve as a hub for student activity,
with a food court, a movie theatre, a
cyber café and many other amenities.
It will also serve as a convenient onestop-shop for transacting important
student business in offices such as
financial aid, admissions, records and
registration, student accounts and more.
Student Organizations
From Greek life and the Student
Government Association to the Art
Club and Golden Ambassadors, ASU’s
student organizations are a great way to
get involved on campus, meet people
and engage in activities with faculty
and the local Montgomery community.
We offer more than 70 student
clubs and organizations, including
sororities and fraternities, to help
our students get involved and
make new friends on campus.
Arts & Performances
ASU’s strong visual and performing
arts programs offer great opportunities
for all students to enjoy a variety of art
exhibits and musical, dance and theatre
performances throughout the year.
Fitness & Athletics
Love college sports? Cheer on ASU’s
football, basketball and other teams
as an official Hornets fan. Join one
of our intramural teams. Or find your
own fun on our track, tennis, volleyball
and basketball courts and swimming
pool. Contact the Office of Student
Activities at (334) 229-4888.
ASU Department of
Public Safety
1452 Carter Hill Rd.
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 229-4400
Secret Witness
(334) 834-8293
An anonymous way to report crimes
without fear of retaliation from offenders
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What is FERPA?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a
Federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student’s
education records. Unless a student is legally dependent,
the University is prohibited by FERPA from releasing
student account information to a parent or guardian or other
unauthorized third party without the student’s consent.
The law applies to all schools, which
receive funds under an applicable
program of the U.S. Department
of Education. FERPA gives parents
certain rights with respect to their
children’s education records. These
rights transfer to the student, or former
student, who has reached the age of
18 or is attending any school beyond
the high school level. Students and
former students to whom the rights have
transferred are called eligible students.
⊲⊲ Parents or eligible students have
the right to inspect and review
all of the student’s education
records maintained by the school.
Schools are not required to provide
copies of materials in education
records unless, for reasons such
as great distance, it is impossible
for parents or eligible students
to inspect the records. Schools
may charge a fee for copies.
⊲⊲ Parents and eligible students
have the right to request that a
school correct records believed
to be inaccurate or misleading. If
the school decides not to amend
the record, the parent or eligible
student then has the right to a
formal hearing. After the hearing,
if the school still decides not to
amend the record, the parent or
eligible student has the right to
place a statement with the record
commenting on the contested
information in the record.
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⊲⊲ Schools must notify parents and
eligible students annually of their
rights under FERPA. The actual
means of notification (special letter,
inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student
handbook, or newspaper article) is
left to the discretion of each school.
⊲⊲ Generally, schools must have
written permission from the parent
or eligible student before releasing
any information from a student’s
record. However, the law allows
schools to disclose records, without
consent, to the following parties:
⊲⊲ Schools may also disclose,
without consent, “directory” type
information such as a student’s
name, address, telephone number,
date and place of birth, honors and
awards, and dates of attendance.
However, schools must tell parents
and eligible students about
directory information and allow
parents and eligible students a
reasonable amount of time to
request that the school not disclose
directory information about them.
For additional information or technical
assistance, you may call (202) 260-3887
or TDD (202) 260-8956 or contact:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue. S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
33School employees who
have a need to know;
33Other schools to which a
student is transferring;
33Certain government
officials in order to carry
out lawful functions;
33Appropriate parties in connection
with financial aid to a student;
33Organizations conducting
certain studies for the school;
33Accrediting organizations;
33Individuals who have obtained
court orders or subpoenas;
33Persons who need to know
in cases of health and safety
emergencies; and State
and local authorities, within
a juvenile justice system,
pursuant to specific State law.
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RESOURCES
ASU Area Resources
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ASU Directory
Places to Stay
Office of Student Orientation
(334) 229-4354
Public Safety
(334) 229-4400
Disability Services
(334) 229-5134
Counseling Center
(334) 229-4382
Health Center
(334) 229-4436 / 4438
Student Affairs
(334) 229-4241
Hampton Inn East
May 27
May 28
Midterm Examinations
June 23-27
40% Tuition Due
July 1
Last Day of Classes
July 23
Final Examinations
July 24-25
3580 McGehee Place Dr.
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 288-0022
www.rent-belmont.com
Please see ad on p. 19.
Where to Eat
The Chophouse at Vintage Year
405 Cloverdale Rd.
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 239-0041
www.chophousevy.com
Summer 2014
60% Tuition Due
The Belmont Apartment Homes
6400 Interstate Dr.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35453
(205) 562-9000
Please see ad on p. 21.
Academic Calendar
First Day of Classes
Places to Live
Martin’s Restaurant
Sinclair’s Cloverdale
Coosa River Adventures
Montgomery Visitor Center
1796 Carter Hill Rd.
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 265-1767
www.martinsrestaurant.org
1051 E. Fairview Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 834-7462
www.sinclairsrestaurants.com
What to See & Do
Alabama Historical Commission
468 S. Perry St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 242-3184
www.preserveala.org
415 Company St.
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-0279
www.coosariveradventures.com
300 Water St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 262-0013
www.visitingmontgomery.com
Fall 2014
First Day of Classes
August 20
60% Tuition Due
August 27
40% Tuition Due
October 1
Midterm Examinations
October 6-10
Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26-30
Last Day of Classes
December 5
Final Examinations
December 6-11
Fall Commencement
December 12
Additional Services
Baptist Health
301 Brown Springs Rd.
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 273-4444
www.baptistfirst.org
Please see ad on back cover.
Uncle Bob’s Self Storage
115 S. Arrowhead Dr.
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-7060
www.unclebobs.com/
Montgomery-AL-storage.cfm
Please see ad on p. 4.
Stor Safe Mini Storage
221 North Eastern Blvd.
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-5757
Please see ad on p. 9.
University Parent E-News
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First Day of Classes
January 12
60% Tuition Due
January 20
Midterm Examination
February 23-27
40% Tuition Due
March 1
Spring Break
March 23-29
Last Day of Classes
May 1
Final Examinations
May 2-7
Spring Commencement
May 10
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