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Table Of Contents
Important Dates................................................................................3-5
Financial Aid Checklist......................................................................................................................6
How to Pay Your Bill..........................................................................................................................7
Official Campus ID.............................................................................................................................8
Graduation Requirements.................................................................................................................9
Typical Full-Time Schedule..............................................................................................................9
Advising Timeline..............................................................................................................................9
Tips About Advising........................................................................................................................10
Tips about Courses....................................................................................................................11-12
Tips about Grades............................................................................................................................12
Tips from Campus Security............................................................................................................13
Tips On Getting Involved………………………………………………………………...……………….13
Road Map of COMPASS.............................................................................................................14-15
Campus Ministry..............................................................................................................................16
Academic Accommodations...........................................................................................................17
Counseling Services........................................................................................................................18
History Of Holy Cross......................................................................................................................18
HOCRO Terms..............................................................................................................................19
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Important Dates
Fall 2015
August
Monday August 17 --- Academic Year Begins
Thursday August 20- Friday August 21 --- Faculty/Staff In-service
Saturday August 22 --- New Student Orientation; Residence Halls Open for New Students at
9am
Sunday August 23 --- New Student Orientation
Monday August 24 --- New Student Orientation; Residence Halls Open for Returning Students
at 9am
Tuesday August 25 --- Fall Semester Classes Begin
Friday August 28 --- Last Day to Add/Drop Classes
September
Monday September 7 --- Classes are in Session; Labor Day
Wednesday September 16 —- 7:00 pm -8:00 pm Lessons in Success (Tentative) - Auditori-
um
Thursday September 17 --- Constitution Day
Wednesday September 23 —- 7:00 pm -8:00 pm Lessons in Success (Tentative) - Auditorium
October
Thursday October 8 --- Delta Epsilon Sigma Induction
Monday October 12 --- Columbus Day (Fed)
Thursday October 15- Friday October 16 --- Board of Trustee Meeting
Friday October 16 --- Residence Halls Close at 6pm
Saturday October 17-Sunday October 25 --- Fall Break
Monday October 19 --- Mid Semester Grades Due
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Sunday October 25 --- Residence Halls Open at Noon
Monday October 26 --- Classes Resume
Saturday October 31 --- Halloween
November
Sunday November 1 --- End Daylight Savings Time
Tuesday November 3 --- Election Day
Friday November 6 --- Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Wednesday November 11 --- Veterans Day (Fed)
December
Friday December 11 --- Last Day of Classes
Sunday December 13 --- Study Break Breakfast
Monday December 14- Thursday December 17 --- Final Exams
Thursday December 17 --- Residence Halls Close
Friday December 18-Sunday January 10 --- Christmas Break
Monday December 21 --- Final Grades Due
Spring 2016
January
Monday January 4 --- Faculty Return
Wednesday January 6 --- Academic Appeals Due by Noon
Thursday January 7- Friday January 8 --- Faculty/Staff In-Service
Monday January 11 --- New Student Orientation; Residence Halls Open for New Students at
10am; Residence Halls Open for Returning Students at Noon
Tuesday January 12 --- Spring Semester Classes Begin
Friday January 15 --- Last Day to Add/Drop Classes
Monday January 18 --- ML King Day (Fed)
February
Monday February 1 --- National Freedom Day
Tuesday February 2 --- Groundhog Day
Friday February 12 --- Lincoln’s Birthday
Sunday February 14 --- Valentine’s Day
Monday February 15 --- Presidents Day (Fed)
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Wednesday February 17 --- Ash Wednesday
Monday February 22 --- Washington’s Birthday
March
Friday March 4 --- Residence Halls Close at 6pm
Saturday March 5- Sunday March 13 --- Spring Break
Tuesday March 8 --- Mid-Semester Grades are Due
Sunday March 13 --- Residence Halls Open at Noon; Daylight Savings Time
Monday March 14 --- Classes Resume
Thursday March 17 --- Board of Trustee Meeting; St. Patrick’s Day
Friday March 18 --- Board Of Trustee Meeting; Honors Convocation
Friday March 25- Monday March 28 --- Easter Break
Tuesday March 29 --- Classes Resume
April
Friday April 1 --- April Fool’s Day; Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Friday April 15 --- Income Tax Due
Friday April 22 --- Earth Day
Wednesday April 27 --- Admin Assistant’s Day
Friday April 29 --- Last Day Spring Semester Classes
May
Sunday May 1 --- Study Break Breakfast
Monday May 2- Thursday May 5 --- Final Exams
Thursday May 5 --- Residence Halls Close for Non-Graduating Students at 6pm
Friday May 6 --- Baccalaureate Mass at 5pm; Grades Due by Noon for Graduating Seniors
Saturday May 7 --- COMMENCEMENT at 11am; Residence Halls Close for Graduating Stu-
dents at Noon
Sunday May 8 --- Mother’s Day
Monday May 9 --- Final Grades Due at Noon for Non-Graduating Students
Friday May 20 --- Academic Year Ends
Saturday May 21 --- Armed Forces Day
Wednesday May 25 --- Academic Appeals Due by Noon
Monday May 30 --- Memorial Day (Fed)
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____Apply for a Parent PLUS Loan or Private Loan if you have an outstanding balance that you will not be able to pay.
-For more information about both payment options, contact the financial aid office or refer to our website: www.hcc-nd.edu/financialaid. -Return the PLUS application to the Financial Aid Office or make arrangements for outside loans/payment plans by July 1
st
____Contact the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union July 1
st-15
th if you would like
to set up a payment plan. -To fill out an application and/or get more information, visit the Notre Dame FCU website: http://www.notredamefcu.com/hctuition.
____Complete the Master Promissory Note and Student Loan Entrance Counseling.
-Go to studentloans.gov and sign in using your FAFSA PIN.
-Loans cannot be disbursed until the MPN and entrance counseling are complete so please complete both items by July 15th.
-Parents getting a PLUS loan will also need to complete a MPN by signing in to student-loans.gov using their own FAFSA PIN.
____Pay the Fall semester balance by August 1st
and the Spring semester balance by January 1
st.
-Anyone paying after these dates will receive a $250 late charge.
Financial Aid Checklist
____Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) by March 10th
. -Go to fafsa.ed.gov and file your FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1
st.
-Make sure the Holy Cross School Code (007263) is on the FAFSA. -First time filers and at least one parent must apply for a PIN at pin.ed.gov in order to sign the FAFSA.
____Review award letter and log on to your student portal account to accept/reject the financial aid that was offered.
-Student portal login information is included in your acceptance packet.
-All awards (loans, grants, etc.) should be accepted or rejected by July 1st.
____Complete the verification process (If you were selected) by July 1
st.
-You will be notified in your financial aid packet if you are selected for verification.
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Paying Your Bill
Make an Online Payment through the Portal
To make payment on your Account Statement follow these steps:
Log on to the Holy Cross College Portal using your first initial/last name and your 9 digit stu-
dent ID number.
Under the “Business Office” tab, Click on “Select a Term“. Choose “Fall 2015“.
Under the “Business Office” tab, Click on “Preliminary Semester Bill” tab.
Scroll down and enter the amount you want to pay in the payment box.
Click the ‘Submit Pay’ button and follow the directions from PayPal.
Financing your Out-of-Pocket Expense Payment Plan
Tuition Financing Options Update –
For the upcoming 2015-2016 academic year, Holy Cross College is pleased to collaborate with
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union in building a tuition payment plan. The plan will include an Au-
gust 1st payment of one half the amount due for the Fall Semester (and a January 1st payment of
one half the amount due for the Spring Semester) The remainder of the balance will be made in
four or five payments via Notre Dame FCU. Go to www.NotreDameFCU.com/hctuition for an appli-
cation and more details. Please also check your Holy Cross College student e-mail for any up-
dates.
Students who have a balance due after all financial aid is applied can make monthly payment
arrangements through Notre Dame Federal Credit Union or another financial institution.
Parents may consider applying for a Federal Parent PLUS loan to assist their son or daughter
with tuition, room and board or other college expenses.
Students may consider applying for a private/alternate student loan through a bank or other
lending institution.
Don’t forget to search for external scholarships, especially in your local community.
Terms of Payment
All students are required to pay in full by the first day of the month that classes begin, ‘The Original
Due Date’ of the fall semester is August 1; spring semester January 1. At least ½ the balance
owed must be paid by the original due date. Monthly Payment plans may no longer be arranged
through the Bursar’s Office. However students may still make monthly payments by contacting
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union to set up a plan. A $250 Bursar’s Late Payment Fee will be
charged to all student accounts that have not paid in full by the original due dates or have NOT
made arrangements to pay monthly through Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. There are a range
of other possible consequences that could result from failure to comply, including but not limited to:
student id deactivated, student account suspension, scheduled classes can be dropped, and/or stu-
dents can be referred for student judiciary action.
For the Summer Session the entire balance must be paid by the first day of class.
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Official Campus ID
You need this for:
Campus Cash
Library (to use books on reserve or to check out a book)
Dining Plan
Events
Student ID - Two Accounts for Your On-Campus Needs
Basil Bucks – This debit account is used for purchase at Jazzman’s Café, Saint Mary’s Dining
Hall, and Papa John’s.
Dining Plan for Commuter and Housing Students – is a declining balance account that is as-
signed to you upon the purchase of a Dining Plan. These funds may be used at any on-campus
dining location.
How Do I Make Deposits to use Basil Bucks?
Contact Chef Jacob Tannehill, via email [email protected]
Student ID Issues or reporting a card Lost/Stolen:
Contact your Hall Director immediately, or contact the security office and report it lost/stolen.
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Graduation Requirements
So here’s the deal: Students need at least 120 credits to gradu-
ate. Your 120 credits will be divided up among general educa-
tion courses, major courses, and minor, certificate or elective
courses. Depending on your program of study, you may gradu-
ate with more than 120 credits.
At SOAR, Academic Advisors will assist you in choosing courses that are appropriate for the area
you would like to pursue as well as courses that are appropri-
ately based on your test scores. As a full-time student, you
should schedule between 12-15 credits. When creating a class
schedule, it’s important to take into account outside activities
such as: school organizations, work, family responsibilities, and
commuting to and from campus.
1.) Math*
2.) English*
3.) Introduction to Liberal Arts
2.) Core Elective
4.) Core Elective
* Students are placed in these classes based on their SAT or ACT score .
Of course, every schedule depends on the individual student. If you aren’t sure if you will like a
course, check out the Bookstore. See what books are required reading for the course. Chances are
if the books look interesting to you, you will enjoy the course.
Advising Timeline
Last day for schedule adjustments is the Monday of the second week of school.
Advisement and registration begins the Monday after Fall and Spring Breaks.
The last day to withdraw from classes is the Friday of Week 10.
Deadline for registering for the following semester is December 1 in the fall and May 1 in the
spring.
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TIPS ABOUT ADVISING The mission of the Advising process is to provide a high quality student centered advising experi-
ence that promotes and empowers the educational, career and personal development of each stu-
dent as they enter a diverse world.
Advisors treat all students with respect.
Advisors encourage all students to realize their full potential.
Advisors respect, challenge, and support students.
Advisors educate in a partnership that is developmental, on-
going, and directed toward student-centered goals.
Advisors provide accurate information
Advisors offer effective referrals within the University com-
munity.
Advisors address the value of a liberal arts University educa-
tion and promote the full intellectual development of stu-
dents.
Advisors promote shared responsibility with students.
Advising is educational and collaborative. The advisor and stu-
dent work together as partners to develop a successful advisor/advisee relationship. Both the advi-
sor and student have clear responsibilities in developing and sustaining this partnership.
Student Responsibilities
Respect your own time and your advisor’s time by making and keeping appointments as need-
ed: before registration times, when you are in academic trouble, and when you need to look at
your path and direction (at least twice a semester).
Take an active role in the advising process by coming to advising meetings prepared to discuss
your goals and educational plans.
Become knowledgeable about policies and procedures, by studying the catalog, website, course
schedule, and student handbook.
Be willing to discuss problems and challenges.
Obligation to make the final decision. Student become more independent to make own deci-
sions.
Ask questions whenever you are unsure about a policy or procedure or when you have other
specific concerns.
Follow up if you are referred to other resources and be willing to consider advice from other reli-
able resources.
Take responsibility for making your own informed decisions.
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Things you may or may not know...
The academic school year consists of a fall and spring semester. Each semester lasts 14
weeks. You can also take courses during a summer session.
The courses you select will last one semester (16 weeks). Toward the end of the fall semester,
you will choose new courses with your advisor for the spring semester.
Classes during the semester are usually Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/ Thursday, some Math
and Science courses run on Friday. For a standard 3 credit class, the Monday/Wednesday/
Friday classes last for 50 minutes versus the Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Friday classes
which are 75 minutes in length.
If you begin a class and feel it is not a good fit for you, you may be able to drop it but go see
your academic advisor to talk things over. Dropping a class may impact your financial aid and
the class may not be offered the next semester.
Notification of your registration date and time will be posted in your Portal. You must meet with
your assigned academic advisor before you are allowed to register. Schedule your appointment
early to avoid the rush.
TIPS ABOUT COURSES
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TIPS from CAMPUS SECURITY Night Time Safety Tips
Walk in well lit, well traveled areas
Walk with a purpose, quickly and confidently
Walk with a friend
Be aware of your surroundings
Pay attention to cars or pedestrians in the area
If you think you are being followed, immediately dial 911, or if a
blue emergency phone is nearby press the button for assistance.
Know the location of the phones (PDF map).
Avoid areas containing a large amount of vegetative growth (shrubs, bushes, trees)
Carry a cell phone with you but be aware, talking on phones while walking is a distraction from
possible danger
From an inside phone, dial #312 to report an emergency.
Clubs
In addition to the clubs currently active on Holy Cross’ campus, the majority of clubs at Notre Dame
and St. Mary’s are open to our students as well, and if you see a need for something else, you can
always start your own club!
1. Delta Appa Sigma
2. Intramural Sports
3. Liturgical Choir
4. Mission Team
5. Multicultural Club
6. Outdoors Club
7. Pep Band
8. Psychology Club
9. ROTC Program
10. Saints for Life Club
11. St. Vincent DePaul Club
12. Student Philanthropy Council
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Road Map of COMPASS
Professional Identity– Create your
OWN ‘Self’
Self– Awareness
Professional Experience– Create
your OWN ‘Path’ Community, Global, Awareness, Business
& Professional Networking, Internships &
More!
Professional Skills– Build your
OWN ‘Toolbox’ Compass Workshops
Employer agrees: “Career Ready”
Reward: COMPASS Career Ready Certifica-
tion
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COMPASS Program
Career Development Center
What is COMPASS? COMPASS stands for: Career Goals, Opportunities, Mentors, Professional Experience,
Academics, and Self-Awareness & Skills.
Why is this important? The Career Ready Graduate Program called COMPASS is defined as the ‘Roadmap
to Success’ for guiding students to understand how to develop skills necessary and assist them in becoming
better prepared as ‘Professionals’ upon graduation.
How can this help me with finding my career? The need for this program developed came from ex-
pressed needs by employers for graduates coming out of colleges to be more prepared to enter into the
workforce. Three career components were identified along with those achievements known as ‘mile mark-
ers’: Self-assessment (Focus2), on-portfolio (myeFolio), resumes, mock interviews, business mentors, etc. If
one should be undecided about their major, these components can help you decide about a career.
When can I complete these ‘mile markers’? These ‘mile markers’ are to be accomplished throughout
the student’s 4 years while attending HCC under the three Career Components: Professional Identity, Profes-
sional Experience and Professional Skills. The Career Components can be accomplished at all class levels and
allows for ‘OPEN’ program participation throughout the student’s academic years. While it is suggested they
begin as incoming freshmen, the program is purely voluntary and does include all aspects of the 4 Pillars of
HCC: Academics, Service Experience, Global Perspectives and Internship (which are required upon gradua-
tion) to be tracked as part of the accomplishments within the new COMPASS program.
How would people know I completed these tasks? All Career Components of COMPASS, along with
achievements, will be tracked for the student and will be noted on their transcripts as a ‘Certification’ in ad-
dition to other designations. Students will receive Certification upon Graduation along with their degree
when they have completed 20 required of 27 possible accomplishments within (Workshops & Coaching Ses-
sions).
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Campus Ministry Educating Minds & Hearts
The mission of Holy Cross College is to educate the minds and hearts of our students in the tradition
of the Congregation of Holy Cross. We aim to provide an academic program that seeks knowledge
alongside developing virtue, so that our graduates may be responsible citizens of this world and the
world to come. The Brothers of Holy Cross are joined by priests, sisters, and committed lay men and
women in forming personal relationships with students, helping them discover and use their gifts and
talents.
Rooted in the mission of the congregation of Holy Cross, Campus Ministry seeks to provide daily op-
portunities for holistic growth on our campus and around the world. The dedication of the members
of our faculty and staff help young people to completeness as they grow in their faith and relation-
ship with Christ. We encourage you get involved, meet new friends, and discover the transformative
experience that Holy Cross Campus Ministry offers!!
Putting Your Faith Into Action
Pilgrimages and Retreats:
Montreal Pilgrimages
Mission Trip to Our Lady of the Angels
Spes Unica Retreats
Sophomore Anchor Day
Lourdes International Service Trip
Andre’ House of Hospitality Mission
Liturgy, Prayer, and Sacramental Preparation:
Daily Mass
Adoration & Confession
Prayer
PCIA and Confirmation Preparation
Liturgical Choir
Praise and Worship
Evangelization, Catechesis, and Formation:
Mission Team
St. Vincent DePaul
Ave Crux Committee
Bible Study
Spiritual Direction
Faith Sharing
Saints for Life
St. Joseph House (Formation for Holy Cross Brothers)
“Knowledge itself does not bring about positive values, but positive values do influence knowledge and put it to a good use.” –Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C., Founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross Andrew Polaniecki— Director of Campus Ministry
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Academic Accommodations Procedure for students seeking accommodations:
Holy Cross College recognizes that many students with learning, psychological, or medical disabili-
ties, or an attention disorder can succeed in college if they are provided support services and appro-
priate accommodations. Holy Cross College provides reasonable accommodations to students with
disabilities to help them meet academic requirements and to ensure that they have access to cam-
pus life.
To obtain accommodations, students must:
1. Submit documentation of a disability. If submitting a prior evaluation, full documentation
completed within the past three years is required. The evaluation must include a specific di-
agnosis and the evidence that supports that diagnosis (including test results where appropri-
ate), and must make specific recommendations for accommodation. The evaluator must be a
professional qualified to diagnose a disability including but not limited to a licensed psycholo-
gist, psychiatrist, a neurologist, or in some cases, general practice physicians. The diagnos-
ing professional must have expertise in the differential diagnosis of the documented mental
disorders and follow established practices.
2. Specify the kinds of accommodations that they are requesting. These accommodations
must be consistent with your evaluator’s recommendations. Students must complete and
submit a Request for Accommodation found on the HCC website. The Dean of Academic
Support Services will review your request form. Holy Cross College reserves the right to deny
your request if the diagnosis is not adequately supported or properly documented. In some
cases, the college may ask you to submit additional information. The Dean will inform you of
the outcome of the college’s assessment. Once the college approves an evaluation, it will be
recognized for three years after the date of the evaluation.
Confidentiality:
All documentation of a disability is treated as a confidential medical record. These records are main-
tained and kept with the DSC confidential files until the student leaves Holy Cross College.
http://www.hcc-nd.edu/academic-accommodations/
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Counseling Services College life puts a number of demands on students that can become quite stressful: academic diffi-culties, relationships, homesickness, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other issues can be overwhelming. Student Counseling Services provides a licensed, counselor who is available to assist students in addressing any problems, in a confidential manner. Students may seek counseling services either on or off campus. Students may contact [email protected] or call 574-239-8383 to set up an appointment. Students will re-ceive an email at the beginning of each semester outlining the on campus hours. Students may re-ceive up to four counseling sessions free of charge. Professional confidentiality will be maintained under the laws of the State of Indiana. Counseling information is considered confidential and will not be shared without the student’s written permission.
Holy Cross “HOCRO” Pride Holy Cross College is a Catholic, residential, coed, four year institution of higher learning, offering
an applied liberal arts curriculum. It was founded in 1966 and continues to be conducted by the
Brothers of Holy Cross a society of lay religious men within the Congregation of Holy Cross (CSC)
who take vows of poverty, celibacy and obedience as a way to more creatively and intimately
serve the mission of our Savior Jesus Christ, His Body - the Church, and the needs of the world.
Brothers of Holy Cross serve through ministries which educate and sensitize persons to the need of
the world for justice and peace.
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HOCRO TERMS
Academic Advisor: The one you go to talk about your schedule and academic concerns
Andre Lounge: Where the washers and driers are located, as well as the mailboxes
CDC: Career Development Center
Co-ex: Co-exchange, meaning how students can get a ticket from the dining hall and eat at SMC or
ND
COMPASS: Career Goals, Opportunities, Mentors, Professional Experiences, Academics, Self
Awareness, and Skills
Dining Hall: Where students would be eating, this is located right in between James and Basil
Halls
Disclosure: It becomes your responsibility to inform the college of your needs.
Driscoll Lounge: The lounge right nest door to the bookstore
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
IDST: Interdisciplinary Studies
Legends: Teen Club located on ND campus
LRC: Learning Resource Center
MAX: Where Jazzman’s Café is located
Moodle: Where students can look at the syllabi from their classes, as well as assignments
Parietals: Set time where students are not allowed to have company in their rooms
Pfeil Center: pronounced “ FILE” ; building where gym, weight room, athletic coaches, and
etc. are located
Portal: Where students are able to make their class schedules, as well as look at grades,
bills, and much more
Quad or “Courtyard”: The place just outside of the dining hall, Basil Hall, and James Hall
RCIA: Right of Christian Initial of Adults
SGA: Student Government Association
SOAR: Saints Orientation Advising and Registration
U Edge: University Edge
V: Vincent Campus Building where all the classrooms are located (Ex: V-143), as well as the
library and computer lab
Work-Study: Need-based form of financial aid allowing students working on or off campus to be
paid from a mix of federal and institutional funds