CAMPUS RESOURCES AND SERVICES

The offices described in this section are sources of support throughout your college years. The Division of Student Affairs and Services administers many campus resources and services. These programs and services are designed to support your experiences as a student, enrich your personal and intellectual development, and help you prepare for the future. A variety of activities are offered as part of the University’s commitment to your education and quality of life as a student. In addition to their specific assignments, all staff are general resources that can help you find the answer to a question, solve a problem, or just talk something over.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Academic Excellence and Support Services provides comprehensive resources, programs and services designed to promote academic excellence and retention. The continuum of academic support services is available to UC students, university-wide and is provided through the Disability Services Office and the Learning Assistance Center. The Learning Assistance Center programming includes: Tutorial Services (peer tutoring), SMARTTHINKING (online tutoring), Supplemental Instruction, Study Skills Advising, Peer Mentoring, as well as individual and group advising and support services by appointment.

All academic support services are provided at no additional charge to students. Students with disabilities must present documentation to verify the presence of a disability that meets the eligibility requirements for accommodations and support services. Students with or without disabilities may access the programs and services available through the Learning Assistance Center

For information on any of these programs and services, contact:
Disability Services Office at 513-556-6823 / TTY 513-556-3277 or visit http://www.uc.edu/sas/disability.

Learning Assistance Center at 513-556-3244 or visit http://www.uc.edu/learningassistance.

AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL & RESEARCH CENTER
The Center, located in the Sander Complex, serves as a resource for individuals to learn about the African-American experience. The Center’s major focus is to address the academic, social, spiritual, leadership, and cultural needs of the African-American student population. Major programs coordinated by the Center are the Transitions and BASE Programs, the AACRC Choir, the Akwaaba: Black Student Welcome, the Kuamka Celebration, the Ushindi Celebration and the Tyehimba Graduation Celebration.

AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES
Automated Teller Machines (ATM) are available at the following University of Cincinnati locations:

Chase Bank
Tangeman University Center (inside Bookstore, Textbook Department Level 2)

CINCO Family Financial Center
College of Applied Science
Raymond Walters College
Shoemaker Multipurpose Center (outside the ticket window)
Tangeman University Center Atrium Level 3
University Hall

Jeanie 5/3 Bank
College of Applied Science
College of Medicine
Kingsgate Conference Center
Medical Sciences Building
Raymond Walters College
Shoemaker Multipurpose Center (East & West lobby and outside the ticket window)
Tangeman University Center Food Court, Level 2
University Hall

National City Bank
Steger Student Life Center, Level 4 (across from Starbucks)

PNC Bank
Tangeman University Center (across from Mick & Mack’s Contemporary Café Level 3)

Star First Clermont Bank
Clermont College
For more information about banking stations on campus, visit http://www.uc.edu/mainstreet/money_stations.html.

BOOKSTORES
The UC Bookstores have locations on all five university campuses, and include a second store on the west campus in the DAAP Building that specializes in art supplies and two convenience stores on west campus. Each store offers a variety of goods and services for your academic and personal needs. The UC Bookstores offer the following types of merchandise and services:

• The entire requested selection of new and used textbooks, in the stores as well as online at http://www.uc.bkstr.com.
• Complete line of UC insignia clothing and gifts in the stores as well as online at http://www.uc.bkstr.com.
• Trade and reference books, including bestsellers, reference books, classics, new releases, children’s books, and magazines
• Gifts, greeting cards, and a full Clinique cosmetic department in the Tangeman University Center
• Computer software at educational prices and hardware on west campus; licensed software from Microsoft and Adobe at extremely low prices at the bookstores in all five campus stores
• Notary public services, by appointment, in the west campus store
• Services such as ATM and FAX in the west campus store

The Uptown West Campus Bookstore (located in Tangeman University Center) hours are:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Summer & Quarter Break Hours vary. Please check the web site for details.

Merchandise availability may vary by location. For more information, please call 513-556-1700 or e-mail us at bookstore@uc.edu.

BUSINESS ON MAIN
Steger Student Life Center houses a business center providing students, faculty and staff with copying, printing, and shipping services.

• The Computer Shop offers software and hardware at low, student-friendly prices. This special pricing includes the Microsoft licensing program enabling students to purchase the media to use Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Vista Operating System, and other college software requirements.
• Campus Copy is a full service copy center. Services include self and full-service copy machines in black and white and full color, cutting, photo quality printing from your digital camera, and fax services. Students, faculty and staff can even send files to print at Business on Main from home! Send files to Campus.Copy@uc.edu along with printing instructions and pick them up when you get to campus. Business on Main can also print color or black and white files created on a Macintosh or PC.
• UPS shipping services are available at Business on Main and all orders are picked up by 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. First class postage stamps can also be purchased.

CAMPUS SCHEDULING
The Campus Scheduling Office is responsible for scheduling all non-academic activities on the university campus. More than 14,000 activities are scheduled annually. Meeting rooms, classrooms, banquet facilities, catering, and outdoor activity spaces may all be scheduled through this office. Place scheduling requests online at http://www.uc.edu/mainstreet.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Career Development Center (CDC) values Students First! Located on the first floor of the University Pavilion, CDC is an essential on-campus service for all UC students. For freshmen and sophomores seeking guidance on career decision–making, for rising juniors doing career exploration and for graduating seniors seeking assistance in preparing for their job search or applying to graduate school, CDC can help. At CDC, students are encouraged to take time to explore careers that relate to their interests, values and abilities. Targeted career development programs, individual advising sessions, career decision-making courses, web-based programs and state-of-the-art technologies aid UC students in developing a focus and in choosing viable careers.

CDC’s Career Navigator is a program designed to assist deciding students or degree changing students to gain insight into potential future careers through self-assessment. This program guides students through the challenging process of deciding on a career through assessments and individualized consultation.

Special Topics in Career-Decision Making, a three-credit hour course, is also offered during the fall, winter, and spring quarters. The Special Topics in Career Decision-Making course assists uncertain or undecided students in connecting their college majors and experiences to future career goals through classroom lectures, activities and assignments. Course work educates and exposes students to the broad variety of career choices available to them.

Special Topics Career Navigator is a two or three credit hour course designed for the Center for Access and Transition (CAT) to assist students in the degree decision-making process. A series of assessments and discussions both in class and individually help students determine the right degree fit.

CDC’s Professional Development courses are required for both the Colleges of Business and Engineering and optional for students in the College of Arts and Sciences. These courses, mainly for juniors and seniors, are geared toward helping students through the transition from college to career and focus more in depth on: self-assessment, resume development, interviewing, job search correspondence, ethics and diversity in the workplace, and job search strategies.

CDC provides two on-campus career fairs annually - the Ethnic Student Career Fair (fall quarter), and the Bearcat Trackers Careerfest (spring quarter) - which allow students to directly interact with employer recruiters who are hiring to fill current positions in a wide variety of career fields. In addition to the two on-campus career fairs, CDC offers a Virtual Career Fair (winter quarter) “open” 24 hours a day, for eight days to current UC students and Alumni. Also, for the past two years as the University of Cincinnati has joined the Big East Athletic Conference, CDC has collaborated with these sister institutions to offer the Big East Career Fair in Madison Square Garden and the all online Big East “Virtual” Career Fair. Attending or participating in any of these career fairs gives students timely information on many types of employment opportunities.

In addition, for students considering entrepreneurial careers, CDC provides Entrepreneur Workshops (winter & spring quarters), a variety of resources specific to college entrepreneurs and mentoring opportunities that expose them to the rewards and realities of owning a business.

Individual career advising sessions are conducted by professional staff, who serve as liaisons from CDC to all colleges. These are by appointment only and can play an important role in helping students formulate their career plans.

Enhancing the Senior Experience, as students near graduation, CDC conducts a Senior Survey to ascertain their post-graduation plans and hosts a Senior Reception (fall quarter) with helpful information just for seniors and lots of games and prizes helping them launch and celebrate their senior status. As they pursue full-time employment seniors must register for On-Campus Recruiting to be included in our on-line database of job-seekers, accessible to hiring organizations nationwide. To prepare them for On Campus Recruiting, CDC offers a variety of interview preparation options from videotaped mock interviews (VMI) to virtual interviews (Interview Stream), ensuring that UC students are participating at their best and are developing the necessary job search skills to be competitive.

Career planning starts now! Take advantage of CDC’s vast career resources, programs and services beginning in your freshman year and continuing through graduation. Visit CDC (http://www.uc.edu/career) to get moving on to your successful career path.

CATSKELLER GAME ROOM
Located on the first floor of TUC with entrances from both the Food Court and the Bearcat Plaza patio facing the press box at Nippert Stadium, the Catskeller features pool tables, air hockey, darts, Dance Dance Revolution, and more! Regular events include Acoustic Brew (a weekly live music series) and monthly poker tournaments. There are eight televisions available and a full menu featuring pizza, fries, breadsticks, chicken tenders and more. For more information visit http://www.uc.edu/mainstreet.

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

CHILD CARE
The UC Early Learning Center (UC Child Care Center, Inc.) serves the children of University students, faculty and staff. The Center offers care and early childhood education to children from 3 months to 5 years with a school age Summer Camp for ages 5-8 years. Full time and part-time schedules are available. Visit us at http://www.ucchildcare.org or call us at 513-961-2825. The Blue Ash YMCA sponsors a childcare center for students of our Raymond Walters campus.

Information regarding additional childcare options at UC is available from the UC Women’s Center. The UC Women’s Center also provides a childcare referral service that connects students who provide childcare with parents looking for childcare. If you are interested in being a childcare provider or if you are a parent and would like to receive more information, stop by 571 Steger Student Life Center or call 513-556-4401.

COMMUNIVERSITY
Enrichment classes with Communiversity are short-term, pressure free (no exams or homework), inexpensive, and fun. Hundreds of non-credit classes are offered year-round in areas such as test preparation, language and travel, online classes, music and dance, sports and adventure, home and garden, and business and career development. Topics vary each quarter; everyone is welcome. Check out the current catalog at http://www.uc.edu/ace/commu (you can even register yourself online) or call 513-556-6932 to request a print catalog.

COUNSELING CENTER
The Counseling Center provides affordable, confidential counseling, and emergency walk-in services for UC students. Individual and group therapy are available to address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self esteem, and other personal issues. The initial interview is free as are emergency services and group therapy. On-going individual therapy is charged on a sliding scale and is usually covered under Student Health Insurance. It may be covered under some other insurance plans. The Counseling Center also offers free consultation to anyone concerned about a student’s welfare. Free workshops and presentations are offered around campus throughout the year--for example, on stress management and balancing school, work, and relationships. Room 316 Dyer Hall, 513-556-0648, open Monday, 9-6; Tuesday, 9-7, and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 - 5. For emergencies after hours, contact Crisis Line at 513-281-CARE (513-281-2273).

EATING DISORDERS
Eating disorders have emerged as a serious problem for many students on campuses across the country. The UC Women’s Center is available to provide support and referral to individuals seeking help. Call 513-556-4401 or visit the Steger Student Life Center, Suite 571. The Counseling Center (316 Dyer) also offers individual and occasional group counseling and referrals. Call 513-556-0648 for more information.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (PART-TIME)
Most UC students work part-time, balancing coursework and job responsibilities. CDC’s Job Location and Development Service assists students in locating “Reality Learning” opportunities, such as internships, summer and part-time jobs. These are always current and accessible online at http://www.uc.edu/career. In today’s highly competitive job market, candidates with internships or major-related work are much more attractive to employers; in fact, some of CDC’s employers will only interview students who have interned with them for full-time employment. To assist students in locating these opportunities, CDC conducts an annual Internship Week and in collaboration with UC’s Human Resources Department, conducts a Part-time Jobs Fair (fall quarter). For more information contact 513-556-3471.

Consult with the Student Financial Aid Office (SFAO), located in University Pavilion, if you have any questions about the on-campus work-study program. The Human Resources Department also provides a clearinghouse for on-campus jobs - in the Med Center, UC Bookstore, academic and administrative offices, information technology, and public relations – in fact, all across campus. One of these could be the experience that leads you down a new pathway to success. Look for a job at http://www.jobsatuc.com.

ETHNIC PROGRAMS & SERVICES
The Office of Ethnic Programs & Services (555 Steger Student Life Center) provides service and support for students at the university, especially the student of color community. The office helps students excel by addressing the academic, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of the student of color community through programs, short-term advising, and general assistance. The Darwin T. Turner Scholars Program is also a major component of the office. It addresses the personal and developmental needs of students of color from four perspectives: recruitment, retention, graduation, and placement.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
Over 2000 students and 500 professors and research scholars from approximately 100 countries attend UC. If you are an international student, the UC International Services, located in 3134 One Edwards Center, is your main contact for information about visas, passports, and related government regulations. UC International Services sponsors a fall orientation, cross-cultural awareness programs, and counseling on financial and personal matters. For more information visit http://www.uc.edu/international/.

KINGSGATE MARRIOTT CONFERENCE HOTEL
Kingsgate Marriott Conference Hotel is a fully owned auxiliary of the University of Cincinnati and is managed for the university by Marriott. Kingsgate was created to give the university an on-campus location to host overnight guests and special events and provide the excellent customer service associated with the Marriott name.

Kingsgate, the only full-service residential conference center in the Tri-State, is conveniently located at 151 Goodman Drive on the East Campus. It is also the most technologically sophisticated hotel in Cincinnati and has an ambiance that surpasses many of the high-end downtown properties. Visitors may make reservations by contacting Kingsgate Marriott Conference Hotel at: 513-487-3800, toll free: 877-527-7505, or fax: 513-487-3810. Kingsgate is proud to offer parents, students, and affiliates of UC preferred pricing for weekday and weekend visits. For more information visit
http://www.conferencing.uc.edu/kingsgate.asp.

LOST & FOUND
Contact Public Safety (Three Edwards Center) or the MainStreet Connection Center (TUC Level 3) for lost and found services. The phone number is 513-556-2831.

MAINSTREET
What is MainStreet?
MainStreet is the vibrant pedestrian corridor through the heart of campus, MainStreet offers a core group of facilities and gathering spaces that, together, form the focal point of student life at the University of Cincinnati. MainStreet brings people together around common ideas and purposes, complementing the learning environment and strengthening the UC experience for all.

MAINSTREET CINEMA
MainStreet has its own 200-seat cinema. Why pay $8 to go to the movies? The MainStreet Cinema shows popular and independent films with a regular student admission of just $2 every day! We also preview first-run movies for free on a first-come, first served basis Keep up with the schedule at http://www.uc.edu/mainstreet or call 513-556-FILM. Pay with cash, Bearcat Campus Card, or credit card. The concession stand is stocked with candy, soda and popcorn.

MAINSTREET CONNECTION CENTER
To stay connected to campus information visit the MainStreet Connection Center located in the main lobby of Tangeman University Center (Level 3), call 513-556-2831, or visit http://www.uc.edu/mainstreet. The MainStreet Connection Center offers the following services: Lost & Found • Student directory information • Campus maps • Classroom locations • UC shuttle bus schedules and maps • Daily schedule of campus activities • Reference files of University publications • Faculty/Staff office locations/phone numbers • Metro bus passes • Bearcat Campus Card services.

Connection Center operating hours:
Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

MAINSTREET EXPRESSMART
The MainStreet ExpressMart sells a variety of beverages, snacks, quick meals, health and beauty aids, and supply items, including fresh coffee and donuts. It is located off the main lobby of Tangeman University Center, Level 3.

Regular MainStreet ExpressMart hours are:
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Summer and quarter break hours vary.

MARKET ON MAIN
Market on Main sells a variety of beverages, snacks, quick meals, health and beauty aids, grocery items, school supplies, sporting goods, apparel and gifts. It is located on the east end of the Campus Recreation Center. During the academic quarter, this location is open 6:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Summer and quarter break hours vary.

NIGHTWALK PROGRAM
Nightwalk is a program sponsored by the Student Government that uses vans to transport students to their destinations around campus for several hours each night during fall, winter and spring quarters. The operating hours are Sunday - Wednesday 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. and Thursday – Saturday 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. If you would like to use Nightwalk, please call 513-558-WALK (558-9255). Also if you would like to volunteer for it, send an e-mail to
ucnightwalk@gmail.com.

NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES
On-campus notary services are available by appointment (513-556-1700) at the west campus UC Bookstore Customer Service Desk and are provided to all full-time and part-time students. Two documents per person per day will be notarized at no charge. There is a $1 fee for each additional document.

Important- In order to have a document notarized, you must:

1. Present identification.
2. Affirm that the information in document to be notarized is true/accurate.
3. Sign completed document in the presence of the notary public.

OMBUDS
“Ombuds” means a confidential investigator, mediator, and troubleshooter. The Office of the University Ombuds (607 Swift Hall) serves as a resource of University information and assistance for students, faculty, and staff. We assist in cases where complainants are tangled in red tape or have a university-related problem they have been unable to resolve. If any member of the University community feels s/he has been treated unfairly, has experienced sexual harassment or other forms of discrimination, the Ombuds Office can offer advice, explain the options for resolution available, and where appropriate provide information about the applicable grievance procedures. Conversations will be kept strictly confidential and no action will be taken without permission of the complainant except in cases of imminent harm to the complainant or another party. Stop by or call 513-556-5956 to ask questions or request assistance. You can also obtain information about our services from our web page (http://uc.edu/ombuds).

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Parking Services is a self-sustaining operation at the University of Cincinnati. All students, both residential and commuters are permitted to bring cars and motorcycles to UC lots, garages and designated motorcycle areas. All non-hourly parking requires the display of an appropriate permit or decal. This decal or permit can be obtained from Parking Services (Four Edwards Center). Parking Services enforces the display of a decal 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Students should direct their visitors to the garages for parking.

Daily Cash Parking Daily cash parking, where the fee is based on the length of time parked, is available at all garage facilities. All cash parking is subject to availability.

Decal Parking The greatest portion of parking on campus exists in garage facilities. Garage decals are initially made available for upcoming quarters through the priority process that is the same time period as Early Registration for Continuing Students. Participation in the process allows for through-the-mail purchase or web site purchase for upcoming quarters. Garage decals can be purchased by credit card through the Parking web site. For in-person purchase, please contact Parking Services at 513-556-2283 at Four Edwards Center.

Contact Parking Services for pertinent dates and decal availability or check the Parking Services’ website at http://www.uc.edu/parking. All decals must be obtained on the campus where you are officially registered. Please be mindful of parking policies. Violators are subject to the issuance of a citation and/or tow.

Handicap Parking Contact Parking Services for information regarding handicap parking at 513-556-2283.

Metro Passes The Queen City Metro bus system serving UC from most Cincinnati and suburban areas offers a free ride anywhere Metro operates by showing your UC photo ID card.

Shuttle Bus Service Facilities Management provides free shuttle bus service. From 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., the CAS Express bus loops the West Campus every thirty minutes, stopping at designated points including the College of Applied Science campus. It is equipped with a wheelchair lift. For transportation between East and West Campus from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., there is also a Bearcat Express shuttle that runs every seven to ten minutes and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., a CCM/Bookstore Express runs every twenty-five minutes. Additional shuttle service into the local neighborhoods surrounding campus and to some locations in greater Cincinnati. All UC students, staff and faculty can use these shuttles by showing a current UC identification badge.

• Daytime shuttles run Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., every 12 to 15 minutes
• Neighborhood night routes run Monday through Friday, 6 p.m.-12 a.m.
• Uptown and Greater Cincinnati night routes (including Clifton, downtown, Mt. Adams and Newport on the Levee) run Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m.-3 a.m.

Please contact Facilities Management at 513-556-4147 for more information or visit their web site at http://www.uc.edu/facmgmt/shuttle.asp.

Speed Limit The campus speed limit is 15 M.P.H. and is enforced 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Garage speed limit is 10 M.P.H.

POLICE
For emergencies dial 911 or cell phone 513-556-3911. The University of Cincinnati police provide campus safety services and crime prevention. Other services include lost and found reporting and crime statistic documentation. Police main headquarters are at Three Edwards Center, 51 West Corry Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0215. Non-emergencies phone numbers are 513-556-1111 or 513-558-1111.

RACIAL INCIDENTS TEAM
The University Racial Incidents Team was established to centralize procedures for reporting racially motivated and other discriminatory incidents, to improve communication, and to expedite University action in resolving reported incidents. If you have been a target of a racial or discriminatory incident, the Team provides support, communication, and follow-through. For more information, call the Office of Student Life at 513-556-5250.

RESIDENCE HALL LIVING
Resident Education & Development (RED) works collaboratively with colleagues in Housing & Food Services to provide on-campus living options that promote student learning, enhance student growth, and foster student satisfaction with the UC experience. Located in each residence hall and in the central office, RED staff members include each floor’s peer leader, the resident adviser (RA), graduate assistants, the assistant residence coordinators (ARC), each hall’s full-time public inquiries assistant (PIA), student desk staff, and each hall’s professional-level fulltime residence coordinator (RC). The RED program offers referrals for student problem-solving, educational and social activities, leadership opportunities, general management of the hall environments, and general assistance with campus life. Visit http://www.uc.edu/resed for more information.

The Housing & Food Services staff is responsible for directing all business functions in the residence halls, physical facility management, and the dining operations. Our trained and friendly staff are eager to assist you with questions or concerns. Call 513-556-6461, send an e-mail to UChousing@uc.edu, visit http://www.uc.edu/housing, or stop by our office in Dabney Hall.

Off-Campus Housing Referral Service Information is available online at http://www.uc.edu/gradfamilyhousing/offcampus.html. Other resources for off-campus housing are available for the UC area from http://www.apartmentfrog.com and http://www.Cincinnati.com (linked to the local newspaper – The Cincinnati Enquirer).

Residence Halls All residence halls contain laundry facilities, lounges, meeting rooms, big screen TV’s and vending for student use. Each residence hall has a distinct environment to meet your needs. Some residence hall floors are designated for special interest, quiet environments, or academic programs. All residence halls offer a variety of opportunities for leadership development, relationship building, academic support, and student employment. All rooms are furnished and include utilities, an extra-long twin bed (80 inches), desk, desk chair, closet/wardrobe, dresser, basic cable service, microfridge, and high-speed Internet access for each resident in a room. All residence halls are non-smoking. All unmarried first year students or transfer students with fewer than 45 credit hours who live outside a 50-mile radius of the uptown campus are required to live in the university on-campus residence halls during their first academic year.

Dining Centers The university offers a wide variety of dining venues all over campus. The University has two award-wining dining centers, CenterCourt and MarketPointe@Siddall. Open for continuous dining during the week, the dining centers offer great value to students because of their all-you-can-eat format. Each offers fresh salads, traditional meals, international selections, vegetarian options, and prepared-to-order cooking for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Both dining centers accept meal plan participants, Bearcat Card, cash, MasterCard, and Visa. A variety of meal plan options are available whether you live in a residence hall or off campus. Some meal plans include Bearcat Card dollars that provide the added flexibility of eating at retail food locations both on and off campus. Additional information is available online at http://www.uc.edu/food.

Campus Dining Options (Uptown Campus)
Campus View Café
  Room 460, University Hall
Caminetto Bistro
  Kingsgate Marriott Conference Hotel
Catskeller Game Room
  Level 1, TUC North Wing
CCM Café
  Room 4215A, Mary Emery Hall
  Adjacent to the electronic media room
CenterCourt Dining Center
  Campus Recreation Center Complex
DAAP Café
  Room 4435, Aronoff Center
Java City
  Lindner Hall
MarketPointe @ Siddall
  Siddall Residence Hall
Mick & Mack’s Contemporary Café
  Level 3, Tangeman University Center South Wing
Quick Mick’s
  Level 3, Tangeman University Center South Wing
Starbucks Coffee
  Level 4, Steger Student Life Center (Uptown West)
  Next to Univ. Hospital Cafeteria (Uptown East)
Subway
  Level 4, Steger Student Life Center
TUC Food Court
  Level 2, Tangeman University Center North Wing
  Freshens Smoothies & Frozen Treats, Gold Star Chili,
  Pizza Hut, Jump, Asian Express, Wendy’s
Zia Juice
  Campus Recreation Center Complex

For dining service information, contact 513-556-6461.

SEXUAL ASSAULT
The UC Women’s Center includes a Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Program with trained professionals available to provide 24-hour on-call support, advocacy and referral to survivors of stalking and harassment, and intimate partner violence. Call UC’s 24-hour Help Line: 513-218-9531to speak to a trained advocate and receive support, court and legal advocacy and hospital accompaniment. UC’s Sexual Offense Policy and Sexual Assault Response Guidelines are printed in the Right to Know publication. The Guidelines are also available online at http://www.uc.edu/about/policies. To make an anonymous report, please visit http://www.uc.edu/ucwc.

In addition, the Women’s Center offers further education and support through the peer advocates program. Advocates provide confidential support to student victims of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking. They have completed over 40 hours of training by campus and community experts and receive ongoing supervision by the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC). Advocates maintain weekly office hours in the Women’s Center and respond to the UC 24-hour help line (513-218-9531). To speak with an advocate, contact ucpeeradvocates@gmail.com or call 513-218-9531. There is also a sexual assault survivor support group, which gives survivors the opportunity to process their experience with peers who understand what they are going through. Members of the group will decide what to discuss each week, although common topics include coping skills, building relationships, and healing from emotional trauma. The group is free and confidential.

STEGER STUDENT LIFE CENTER
The Steger Student Life Center is home for Student Government, student organization offices, Student Life offices, a computer lab seating 30, Wellness Center, UC Women’s Center, Professional Practice Office, the Meyers Gallery, Subway and Starbucks.

TANGEMAN UNIVERSITY CENTER
Tangeman University Center (TUC) is home to 19 meeting rooms seating from 10 to more than 200 people, Great Hall (an 888-seat capacity lecture style meeting space), banquet facilities and catering services, five eateries in the food court, Mick & Mack’s Contemporary Café, Bearcat Campus Card office, Campus Scheduling, MainStreet Connection Center, MainStreet Cinema, the Catskeller Game Room, a study lounge, the UC Bookstore, MainStreet ExpressMart, CINCO Family Financial Center, and 24-hour ATM services.

The mission of the Tangeman University Center is to provide excellent and well-managed facilities, services, and programs that support the individual, group, social, cultural, and recreational interests of university community members. The vision of the Tangeman University Center and the office of MainStreet Operations is to contribute to the prestige of the university by exceeding customer expectations, supporting its future financial needs, and being an active partner in creating a vibrant and welcoming campus.

TUC building hours:
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Summer and quarter break hours vary.

UC ID CARD/BEARCAT CARD
A university identification card is required to gain access to university residence halls, some laboratories and practice rooms, and some university buildings; to take out books from the library; to use certain facilities and equipment; or to attend university athletic events.

To get your first ID, bring a photo ID (drivers license, state ID, passport) to the Key Control & ID Badge Office (Three Edwards Center or 132 University Hall). Call the office at 513-556-4925 for exact times. If your identification card has been lost or stolen, you must go to Public Safety (Three Edwards Center or 132 University Hall), show some sort of identification, and pay a $15 replacement fee (cash only). Misuse of identification cards is against university policy and violators are subject to university disciplinary action.

The Bearcat Card is a debit feature of the UC ID card. You can use it at any on-campus restaurant and at participating off-campus restaurants, services, and stores. Your Bearcat Card is convenient: swipe it to make copies, buy drinks and snacks from campus vending machines, do laundry in the residence halls, and purchase textbooks and other items at all UC Bookstores. Swipe it to gain entry to the Recreation Center, and to pay for UC medical services and UC parking fees. It is easier than carrying cash; and there are no service fees and no minimum balance.

Activate your account by making a deposit with cash, check, or credit card at the MainStreet Connection Center, TUC Level 3. You may also deposit cash at Value Transfer Stations (VTS) in Langsam Library and the TUC vestibule at the Food Court; or make a credit card deposit online at http://www.uc.edu/bearcatcard. Deposit additional money at any time. You can monitor your account online at http://www.uc.edu/bearcatcard and you will also receive monthly statements. For lost or stolen cards, go to http://www.uc.edu/bearcatcard and suspend your card, and then notify the Bearcat Card Office at 513-556-2000 during regular business hours. Call the Bearcat Card Office for any other questions relating to the Bearcat Card or visit the MainStreet Connection Center.

MainStreet Connection Center operating hours:
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

UC PARENTS ASSOCIATION
All parents share the tremendous pride, joy, and sadness that comes with “letting go” of children. The University of Cincinnati realizes that the transition for families is just as difficult as it is for students, and for this reason, the UC Parents Association (UCPA) is committed to assisting parents with the process by keeping them informed of University policies, procedures, and important calendar dates. The UCPA provides a forum for parents to obtain information, ask questions, and offer suggestions about university programs and services; serves as an advocate on the issues and concerns affecting parents, students and the University; creates a consistent and effective line of communication between the University and parents; enhances the student experience through active participation in the University community; and supports the mission and priorities of the University.

UC WOMEN’S CENTER
The UC Women’s Center (UCWC), located in the Steger Student Life Center, Suite 571 and 565 (513-556-4401) is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs and interests of women and LGBTQ students at the University of Cincinnati. We strive to identify and respond to student-driven concerns and are committed to action that benefits women and LGBTQ students.

Educating the university community

• Safe Zone — trainings on supporting and providing a safe space for UC’s LGBTQ community offered to UC faculty, staff, and student leaders
• Women’s History Month in March – programming takes place the entire month of March celebrating women’s history
• Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April – programs to support sexual assault awareness
• Body Acceptance Week in April – a week dedicated to educating and supporting faculty, staff, and students about body image and acceptance
• Visibility Week in April – a week dedicated to educating and supporting faculty, staff, and students about LGBTQ visibility and equality on campus

Supporting and recognizing student involvement and service learning

• Internships and volunteer opportunities - Students develop practical skills, a sense of civic responsibility and important contacts while volunteering and/or interning with the center. Opportunities available within the center throughout the community.
• C-Ring award — the highest distinction for a graduating senior woman and a UC tradition dating back to 1922 given for academic excellence and community contributions
• Peer advocates – Students provide campus and community advocacy services to victims of sexual assault; including support, court and legal advocacy and hospital accompaniment
• UCWC Advisory Board – Committee of UC students from all walks of life convene to help provide inclusive programming for all students

Providing resources, information and connection

• Social support groups for lesbian, gay, bisexual students or any students who are exploring their sexual orientation, survivors of sexual assault and any other support group specific to the needs of women and LGBTQ students
• Student parent resources provide valuable information and skills specific to student parents and tools to connect with other parents on campus
• A student lounge and library of books, videos, magazines, newsletters, and pamphlets focusing on women’s issues with over 600 titles to choose from and more publications added regularly

Creating a safe and responsible campus environment

• Addressing sexual assault, domestic or dating violence through advocacy and crisis support by trained staff
• A 24-hour help line provides emergency support and referral to any UC student, faculty or staff member or visitor. If you or someone you know needs help, please call 513-218-9531.

UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES
The University Health Services (UHS) (300 Level, Lindner Center and 1st floor, Holmes) is a general diagnostic and medical treatment clinic staffed with Board certified physicians and nurses. All registered students are eligible for care at the University Health Services.
UHS has a pharmacy and offers physician and nurse appointments, laboratory tests, allergy injections, dermatology appointments, x-rays, and certain gynecological services. Specialty clinics require a referral from UHS. Students on the UC Student Health Insurance Plan usually do not incur any out-of-pocket expenses for primary care when they are seen at UHS (except orthopedic supplies, physical therapy, prescriptions and mental health). Students not on the UC Student Health Insurance Plan are charged for their clinic visits and are billed for any charges their insurance plan does not pay. Medical records are confidential and are released only in compliance with federal FERPA and university HIPAA policies.

• UHS at Lindner Center is open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, except for university holidays
• UHS at Holmes is open 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, except for university holidays.
• After hours, the UHS physician on-call may be contacted for URGENT problems via the University Hospital operator (513-584-1000).

Student Health Insurance The University offers an excellent, low-cost health insurance plan to all eligible students. The coverage protects insured UC students at home, at school, and while traveling, 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world. The Student Insurance Office is located on the 300 Level of the Lindner Center at telephone number 513-556-6868 and mail location 0010. It is open from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, except university holidays.

University policy requires all students who register for 6 or more credit hours, including co-op students, to have health insurance. All students registered for 6 or more credit hours, co-op students and International students holding F or J visas will be billed automatically for single coverage.

Students with private insurance wishing to be excluded from the Student Health Insurance Plan must process an online waiver by going to http://www.onestop.uc.edu no later than the third Friday of the term or semester. All outside policies must be equal to or greater than that offered by the University. Acceptable policies must be a U.S.-based insurance company with a U.S.-based claims company (there will be NO exceptions).

International students who wish to waive the Student Health Insurance must also have repatriation and medical evacuation under their policy. It is recommended that International students bring an outside policy to the Student Health Insurance Office for review before the policy is purchased. (Specific details on insurance policy requirements are available from the Student Health Insurance Office).

Please note: if you are on public assistance or obtain health care from the VA hospital, your online waiver will not be processed. Please contact the Student Health Insurance Office for details on how to waive (513-556-6868).

Graduate students enrolled in fewer than six credit hours may purchase Student Health Insurance under the following conditions:

• They must be registered for 1 or more graduate credit hours each term of the current academic year for which they are requesting Student Insurance.
• They are actively pursuing a degree and matriculated into a field of study.
• They submit an Enrollment Form to the Student Insurance Office selecting their desired level of coverage, no later than the third Friday of the term or semester.

The Student Health Insurance Office must receive all waiver and enrollment materials no later than the third Friday of each term or semester.

University Health Services does not participate in any health insurance plans (including Tri-Care & Medical Mutual of Ohio) other than the UC Student Health Insurance Plan. Students who do not have the UC Student Health Insurance Plan are responsible for all bills that are not paid by their insurance plan.

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