Student Success Center
The Student Success Center, located on the lower level of Welder Library, is committed to providing services that encourage students to attain their academic, career, and personal goals. All enrolled undergraduate students at the University of Mary are eligible for the wide range of academic services and support. Services include:
- Academic Advising Services
- Student Support Services/TRIO
- Tutoring & Learning Skills Services
- Student Accessibility Services
- Career Services
Advising
One important aspect of student life is the opportunity for students and faculty to associate outside the formality of the classroom. Through the advising program, at least one person on the University of Mary staff is individually concerned with a student’s academic progress and personal growth. The advising program assists the student in realizing his or her educational goals and in developing his or her leadership qualities. Initial advisors are assigned depending upon a student’s program of study and prior academic preparation. This could be an advisor from the Student Success Center, the TRIO/SSS program, the Student Success unit for Online Students, and/or a faculty advisor in the student’s discipline. As the student progresses in their program of study, additional faculty or support advisors are assigned.
Advisors assist students to resolve concerns in both academic and personal areas. They formulate degree plans, help in course selection, provide information about University requirements and policies, and refer students to other, more specialized, resources.
First-Year Experience & Transfer Student Experience
The First-Year Experience and Transition Seminars at the University of Mary support incoming students in their academic and social development. Students are engaged in activities and discussions that aim to increase the sense of community and connection to the institution and develop the necessary skills for a successful college transition. Students are also introduced to the University of Mary’s Mission, Benedictine Values, servant leadership, and the concept of a liberal arts education.
Student Support Services/TRIO
The Student Support Services/TRIO Program provides academic and personal support to first generation (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree), economically disadvantaged students, and/or students with disabilities. The program provides academic assistance with one-on-one tutoring, priority registration, mentoring, freshman seminar, study skills workshops and career exploration.
Students also receive assistance with financial literacy skills and securing appropriate financial resources. Qualifying TRIO students can apply for supplemental grant monies and receive book and merit grants. A variety of resources are available for students as they develop self-reliance, independence, and academic success.
Services for Students with Disabilities
The University of Mary is committed to providing all students with disabilities equal access to all its programs and services in full compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students with disabilities who have need of accommodations are responsible for requesting services from the office of Student Accessibility Services. Requests for accommodations do not have to be made in writing; however, application forms are available in the my.umary portal or at the Student Accessibility Services office. As part of the application process, the student must provide documentation of his/her disability or diagnosis, which should also include a statement regarding the student’s functional limitations related to the accommodation(s) requested. All documentation should be current and must be provided by a qualified professional. Applications, documentation, and requests for accommodations should be submitted to the Coordinator of Student Accessibility Services at least 60 days prior to the date needed. Applications for accommodations due to temporary disabilities resulting from unexpected accident, injury, illness, hospitalization, etc. should also be submitted to the same office.
Each year, Student Accessibility Services coordinates accommodations and services for over 200 University of Mary students who have at least one significant functional limitation as a result of a disability or other condition. To meet student needs, a wide variety of accommodations are provided to address linguistic and cultural differences as well as learning, physical, emotional disabling conditions. In addition, dietary and housing accommodations are available to minimize access barriers created by disabling conditions.
For further information, please contact the Coordinator of Student Accessibility Services in the Student Success Center at (701) 355-8264.
Tutoring and Learning Skills Services
The Student Success Center, located on the lower level of Welder Library offers drop-in peer tutoring, online tutoring, and writing support services at no cost to students. All enrolled students at the University of Mary are eligible for this service. Services include study skills tutoring in topics such as:
- Time management
- How to use your learning style to your advantage
- How to create an effective environment in which to study
- How to read a text book and retain what you read
- How to take effective notes
- How to study for exams (including essay, multiple choice and math/science exams)
Welder Library
Welder Library’s mission is to provide comprehensive resources and services in support of research, teaching and learning needs of the University of Mary community.
Services include:
- Walk-in Reference Help
- Research Appointments
- Interlibrary Loan
- Instruction
- Thesis/Dissertation Binding
Counseling Services
Confidential counseling services provided by licensed mental health professionals from CHI St. Alexius Health are available to University of Mary students and their dependents. Through the arrangement between the university and CHI, students qualify for up to free five counseling sessions, per issue, per year. Students located in Bismarck have the option of meeting in-person with a counselor or they may opt for a virtual counseling session using a HIPPA compliant ZOOM platform. Due to state and international licensing requirements, students located outside of North Dakota will be referred to a mental health professional located within the state or county where the student is located. In such a case, CHI St. Alexius will make the arrangements for the student to receive up to five free sessions just as they would if they were located within North Dakota. Students interested in meeting with a counselor may schedule an appointment by calling CHI St. Alexius Health at 701-530-7195 or 800-327-7195. CHI St. Alexius offers students a 24/7 crisis line at 701-530-7195. More information regarding the services available to University of Mary students though CHI St. Alexius Health may be found online at: https://www.umary.edu/student-life/campus-services/counseling-services.php
Career Services
Career Services offers a wide variety of services and resources to help students facilitate their career development and job search process. The following list of programs and services includes some of what is available to University of Mary students and alumni:
- CLEP testing
- DSST testing
- Individual career counseling appointments
- Focus 2 online career planning system
- Information on careers and majors
- Majors Fair
- Informational Interviews and Job Shadow Week
- Resume and cover letter writing assistance
- Mock Interview and interview strategies and tips
- Career resource library including job search handouts
- Handshake online resume and job posting system
- Walk-in hours
- Career and Internship Fairs; Employer socials
- Candid Career- short videos on careers and industries
- Career Services social media platforms
University of Mary Clinic
The University of Mary Clinic is operated by CHI-St. Alexius Health. A wide range of services are provided including complete physical exams for athletics, employment, travel, etc., diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury, pelvic exams, pap smears, pregnancy testing, testing for sexually transmitted diseases, immunizations and allergy injections.
On-site laboratory testing includes strep, mono, urine, hemoglobin and blood sugar. If further laboratory tests and x-rays are deemed necessary, expedited referral services are available within the CHI-St. Alexius network.
Other health care services provided include printed health information, instruction and counseling about disease prevention, and risk-education. Health promotion includes stress reduction, weight management, smoking cessation, alcohol/ drug education, and counseling regarding sexuality that is consistent with Catholic teaching. A courier service for prescriptions is available.
The University of Mary Clinic is staffed by a nurse practitioner that is able to diagnose and treat common acute and chronic illnesses. The nurse practitioner may write prescriptions as deemed necessary.
Clinic hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon. To make an appointment, call 701-355-3770. Appointments are encouraged; however, walk-ins are welcome.
Dining Services
The Crow’s Nest Campus Restaurant, located in the Lumen Vitae University Center, is open 24/7 (excepting some holidays and breaks) to serve meals and snacks. There is a meal plan requirement for all students living on-campus.
In addition to the services offered at the campus restaurant, the campus coffee shop-the Marauders Cove-offers a variety of coffees, pastries, sandwiches, and other treats. The Cove is located in the Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership.
University Bookstore and Mart
The University Bookstore and Mart, located in the Lumen Vitae University Center, provides students with the convenience of on-campus shopping. Books, school supplies, monogrammed items, postage stamps, and a limited number of personal supplies are available. All merchandise and books must be paid for at the time of purchase.
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