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III. Undergraduate Student Procedures and Policies

IV. Graduate Students

V. Services for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
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VI. Student Rights and Responsibilities

VII. University Writing Standards

VIII. University Policies

IX. Directory of Information

COUNSELING/MEDICAL/EMERGENCY CARE

UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES
University Health and Counseling Services is composed of:

Counseling and Psychological Services
University Health Center
Disability Resource Center
Health Promotion
The departments of University of Health and Counseling Services provide ambulatory patient care, individual and group counseling, sexual assault response services, health maintenance and wellness promotion, assistance with alcohol and drug issues, and services for students with disabilities designed to meet student needs and ADA requirements. A mandatory University Health Fee allows registered students to utilize services.

All patient/client records for services provided in the University Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, and the Disability Resource Center are strictly confidential and are not a part of other University records. No information is recorded on any permanent college record, so it cannot appear on a transcript or any other official document. No information about a student's visit to these services will be released to anyone without specific written permission from the student, except in the event of an extreme emergency where a clear danger to self and/or other exists.

Go to www.montclair.edu/health for detailed information on all departments including health insurance, immunizations and current programs.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Location: Gilbreth House (behind Freeman Hall)
Phone: (973) 655-5211
Fax: (973) 655-4470
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m./ Friday 8:30 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m.
Some evening hours available by appointment (fall and spring semester)
Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. ­ 5:00 p.m., closed Friday

Psychologists, a part-time psychiatrist, and graduate student trainees available on staff. Call in advance for appointment. Urgency of need is always taken into consideration when scheduling appointments.

Alcohol and Drug Program
Alcohol and drug treatment and prevention services are available at CAPS to all registered MSU students. These services are designed to address the misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Confidential assessments are available for students interested in examining the impact alcohol and other drugs have on their lives. Subsequent counseling and aftercare services are available as well as referral for more intensive treatment, if needed. Alcohol and drug prevention education and programming are designed to assist students in developing healthy lifestyles, preventing the onset of substance related problems, and ameliorating existing ones.

University Health Center
Location: Blanton Hall (first floor)
Telephone: (973) 655-4361
Fax: (973) 655-4159
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Friday – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (fall and spring semester)
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., closed Friday, no evening hours
(summer)
The University Health Center provides direct medical care by nurse practitioners, registered nurses and physicians including diagnosis and treatment of illness and injuries, women's health, HIV/STI/pregnancy screening, immunizations and health education. Students are seen by appointment only, unless it is an emergency. The MSU Sexual Assault Response Team is a component of the University Health Center.

Sexual Assault Response Team
MSU SART is an initiative of the University Health Center and University Police that provides a victim-centered, comprehensive response to incidents of sexual assault. Team members include University Police, Forensic Nurse Examiners from the University Health Center and community Rape Care Advocates. All services are offered on campus and available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Disability Resource Center
Location: Morehead Hall Suite 305
Telephone: (973) 655-5431
Fax: (973) 655-5308
Hours: Monday, Thursday 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Other hours by appointment. (fall and spring semester)
Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 5:15 p.m., closed Friday

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) provides assistance to students with physical, sensory, learning, psychological and chronic medical disabilities. DRC assists students with disabilities in receiving the accommodations and services necessary to equalize access. Montclair State University is committed to the full inclusion of students with disabilities in all curricular and co-curricular activities as mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. To this end, SSD serves as a liaison between the student with a disability and the rest of the University community.

Health Promotion
Location: Bohn Hall (street level)
Telephone: (973) 655-7555
Fax: (973) 655-6977
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., some evening hours (fall and spring semester)
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m., closed Friday (summer)
Other hours can be arranged to meet programming needs.

Health Promotion provides education,outreach, and advocacy to ehnance the health of all students, faculty and staff through advances in health promotion theory and research; excellene in health education practices; and the promotion of public policies conducive to health.

Drop-In Center (Peer Advocacy Program)
Location: Cottage between the Student Center and Science Hall
Telephone: (973) 655-5271
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm (fall and spring semesters).
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:15 pm (closed Fridays during the summer) Check current hours at www.montclair.edu/wellness

Peer Advocacy at the Drop In Center is a major component of Health Promotion. Peer Advocates are student volunteers who have been trained to provide peer education, referral and health advocacy services to other students. Our volunteers bring a first-hand perspective to current health and social issues.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)
Location: Student Center
Phone: Emergency - (973) 655-5222 (University Police)
Non-Emergency - (973) 655-7836
Hours: Monday-Sunday 24-hour service (fall and spring semester)
MSU Emergency Medical Services is an affiliate of UHCS under the department of University Police. It provides emergency medical response and transport to local hospitals for Montclair State University and the surrounding community.

EMERGENCY CARE AFTER HOURS AND ON WEEKENDS: Call University Police at (973) 655-5222 for immediate assistance.

Important Phone Numbers

Residence Hall Directors:

Confidentiality
All patient/client records for services provided in the Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, the Alcohol and Drug Program, and Services for Students with Disabilities are strictly confidential and are not a part of other University records. No information is recorded on any permanent college record, so it cannot appear on a transcript or any other official document. No information about a student's visit to these services will be released to anyone without specific written permission from the student, except in the event of an extreme emergency where a clear danger to self and/or other exists.

UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Location: Red Hawk Road
Phone: (973) 655-5222
The University Police Department is a full service police agency serving the University and surrounding areas. The Department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week and throughout the entire year, by fully trained and commissioned police officers. The Montclair State University Police Department offers members of the campus community services such as: walking escort services, crime prevention, victim/witness services, and investigations in criminal matters.

There are 102 emergency call boxes located at strategic locations on campus. Those in need of emergent assistance should pick up these phones, which give line to police dispatchers. Community members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the location of these phones on building exteriors, walkways and parking facilities. Campus lighting and safety reports are performed on a regular basis.

Members of the community are encouraged to report crimes and incidents as they occur to the University Police department. In addition to calling police, the confidential TIPS line, monitored by police officers, may be reached and a message left at extension 8477 on campus.

Equity and Diversity Programs, housed in The Center, serves all students, cultural organizations and the Montclair community by promoting an environment that fosters and values human understanding. It is a reflection of the University's commitment to living in a global community. Our aim is to internationalize our curriculum, improve intercultural communication and collaboration as we enhance our student's experience via the exploration of the many cultures found on our campus. The program seeks to provide services and events that will instill university-wide appreciation and tolerance for diverse perspectives, equitable participation and inclusion for all of the campus community. You are encouraged to, as Mahatma Ghandi once said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world," and embrace global citizenship. Interested students are invited to join our Conversations on Race study circles, join the Unity Collaboration and participate in our inter-faith "Building Bridges" dialogue series.
For further information, please contact the Women's Center located in the Student Center, Room 421; telephone (973) 655-5114 or visit our website, www.montclair.edu/womenscenter.