You can always email us anytime: gslishelp@simmons.edu
- What is an Advising Statement, and what do I do with it?
- What is an Honor Code, and where do I sign it?
- What is the TOR, and where do I go if I need help?
- My student folder - what is it and where can I find it?
- Where is the bookstore?
- Where do I get my Simmons ID?
- What about parking? and Where can I get my MBTA Pass?
- Where should I go if I have questions about health insurance?
- How do I add or drop classes?
- I'm still feeling lost and need help!
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What is an Advising Statement, and what do I do with it?
Every new student is required to meet with his/her faculty advisor or another GSLIS faculty member to complete an Advising Statement. The Advising Statement is an academic planning tool created jointly by the student and his/her faculty advisor to ensure the student will take all required core and program classes needed for graduation. The Advising Statement is NOT a contract, and can be changed at any time. After the Advising Statement has been filled out and signed by both the student and the faculty advisor, it should be turned in to the Student Services Center (P-212) where it will be kept in your student file.
What is an Honor Code, and where do I sign it?
Each student must sign an Honor Code, indicating that he/she has read the GSLIS Honor System Policy and agrees to abide by it. To view the Honor Code in its entirety, please go to: http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/resources/honor.php. If you do not sign this Honor Code during your advising appointment with your faculty advisor, you may come to Student Services Center to sign your Honor Code during the first week of classes.
What is the TOR, and where do I go if I need help?
The Technology Orientation Requirement, (TOR), is a self-paced series of readings, short quizzes and hands-on activities that introduces new GSLIS students to the technology and resources at Simmons GSLIS. It ensures that new students are prepared to use the technology required for their LIS courses. The TOR consists of three (3) parts. For more information on the TOR and to learn when your TOR is due, please go to: http://gslis.simmons.edu/tor/
If a student is having difficulties completing the TOR, he/she can visit the Tech-Lab located on the 2nd floor of the Palace Road Building, Room P-213, or call the Tech Lab at 617-521-2802 and ask for assistance.
My student folder - what is it and where can I find it?
Each student has a folder with his/her name on it and can be found in the file cabinets in the Student Lounge, P-212-G. Student folders are arranged alphabetically by last name. Student folders are used by professors to return to you your coursework materials, i.e., papers, projects, notebooks, etc. Professors will usually alert students in advance that they are leaving items in the student folders; however, it is still a good idea to check your folder every week or so!
Where is the bookstore?
Students may obtain their Simmons ID's from Card Services, in E-007 which is located in the East wing of the basement-level of the Main College Building (MCB).
Where do I get my Simmons ID?
Students may obtain their Simmons ID's from Card Services, in E-007 which is located in the East wing of the basement-level of the Main College Building (MCB).
What about parking? and Where can I get my MBTA Pass?
Information about student parking can be found on-line at: http://my.simmons.edu/services/business/parking/student-parking.shtml.
If you have purchased an MBTA-Pass, you can pick it up at Student Financial Service in W-207, which is located in the West wing on the 2nd floor of the Main College Building (MCB).
Where should I go if I have questions about health insurance?
For on-line information, go to: http://www.simmons.edu/financialaid/accounts/insurance.php For in-person assistance, you can go to the Student Financial Services in W-207, which is located in the West wing on the 2nd floor of the Main College Building (MCB).
How do I add or drop classes?
Students can add or drop classes on AARC by going to: http://aarc.simmons.edu. If you should have trouble adding or dropping a class on AARC, please contact gslisreg@simmons.edu and we will be happy to help you. Information on Simmons' refund policy can be found at: http://www.simmons.edu/financialaid/accounts/refunds.php
I'm still feeling lost and need help!
The Student Services Center is here to help you! We're located in P-212, located on the 2nd floor of the Palace Road Building. Our phone # is: 617-521-2814
You may also find helpful browsing through general "New Student" information, which can be found on-line at: http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/resources/index.php.