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Welcome
to Sea Gull Nation
New Student Guide 201
9-2020
Welcome Table of
Contents
1 Decoding Lingo
2 New Student Checklist
3 Important Dates
4 College of Health
& Human Services
5 Fulton School of Liberal Arts
6 Henson School of Science
& Technology
7 Perdue School of Business
8 Seidel School of Education
9 Honors College
10 Credit Overview
10 Quick Steps to Register
12 Campus Resources
13 Living On Campus
15 Campus Housing
17 Your Residence Hall
18 Move-In
19 Getting Your Mail
20 On-Campus Dining
21 Get Involved
23 Sea Gull Start-Up Guide
from A to Z
28 Career Services
29 Volunteer Center
SU has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and nondiscrimination in all
programs, events, and services. To that end, the University prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national
origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Direct all
inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Office of Institutional Equity/
Title IX Coordinator, Holloway Hall 100, 410-543-6426.
Decoding Sea Gull Lingo
Angle — the area where the physical statue Involved @ SU — an online portal for all
of Sammy stands student clubs and organizations
Avery Lot — an area on east campus that is LLC — Living Learning Communities
designed for freshman parking
Maggs — student recreation center and gym
Dining Commons — the main dining hall
MyClasses — online learning platform to view
Cool Beans — coffee shop and submit assignments, view course syllabus,
and communicate with professors
CSA — Center for Student Achievement
Quad — the area that sits in the middle of
CSIL — Center for Student Involvement a cluster of residence halls (Nanticoke,
and Leadership Pocomoke, Wicomico and Manokin)
The Flyer — student newspaper Red Square — the red brick area that sits in
(online and print) front of the Guerrieri Academic Commons
FSL — Fraternity and Sorority Life SAAC — Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
GAC — Guerrieri Academic Commons/ Sammy Sea Gull — SU mascot
campus library
Scar/SLC — Scarborough Student Leadership
Greek Week — week of competitive games Center
for fraternities and sororities
SGA — Student Government Association
GSU — Guerrieri Student Union
Student Activities Fair — showcase of student
Gull Games — a week of competitive clubs and organizations
games for those who reside in the
residence halls SUPD — Salisbury University Police Department
GullNet — where you’ll register for classes, The Tunnel — the underground pathway to get
view your schedule, make advising appointments, to the east part of campus
see your housing contract, view your meal plan,
purchase parking passes, and view your finances UFC — University Fitness Center
and your major/minor checklists
UP — University Park
Gull’s Nest — seating outside of Chick-fil-A
Welcome Week — week of fun events to
Info. Desk — Guerrieri Student Union information welcome students to campus
desk (first floor)
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New Student Checklist
Accept Admission/Pay Admissions Deposit in GullNet
New Student Checklist
Submit Housing Contract or Housing Exemption Form in
GullNet
Review Your Financial Aid Award in GullNet
Complete Your Tuition Residency Form in GullNet
Complete Your Health Services Requirement Online
Complete “Think about it” online training: an interactive
course that will help prepare you for issues you may confront
at college. It covers topics such as healthy relationships,
partying smart, sexual violence, high-risk situations, stalking
and more!
Complete Kognito online training: an online course to help
you recognize signs of distress in students and refer them to
the proper resources.
Complete Your Registration Survey
Check Your SU Email for Your Housing Assignment (Mid-July)
Move-In Day (Thursday, August 22) and attend your
First Flight Welcome Program
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Important Dates
Fall 2019
6/3..........................Undergraduate students with 90 or more credits can purchase a 2019/2020
Parking permit (in GullNet)
6/10......................Undergraduate students with 60 or more credits can purchase a 2019/2020
Parking permit (in GullNet)
6/17......................Undergraduate students with 30 or more credits can purchase a 2019/2020
Parking permit (in GullNet)
7/11......................Fall billing statements generated and enrollment in 4-month payment
plan opens
7/12-13.............Receive housing assignment
7/31......................Enrollment in 4-month payment plan closes
8/1..........................July billing statements due and enrollment in 3-month payment plans open
8/6..........................August billing statements generated
8/21......................Living Learning Community student move-in, 1-3 p.m.
8/22......................Residence halls open
8/22-25.............First Flight Orientation
8/25-27.............Extended hours for parking permit distribution
8/26......................Classes begin
8/30......................14 wk. session add/drop ends and enrollment in 3-month payment plan closes
9/2..........................Labor Day – Campus Closed
10/18-20..........Alumni Homecoming & Family Weekend
Want easy access to your class
10/25...................Last day to withdraw from a class schedule, your list of To-Dos,
11/27-30..........Thanksgiving Break – Campus Closed a quick guide to campus
12/6......................Classes end resources, a quick way to set up
12/14...................Commencement appointments with faculty and
staff, and more? Don’t forget to
Spring 2020 download the Navigate App!
1/24......................Residence halls open • Open App Store or Google
Play on your phone
1/27......................Classes begin
• Search for “Navigate Student”
1/31......................14 wk. session add/drop ends
• Download (App takes up the
3/16-20.............Spring Break
space of one selfie)
4/3..........................Last day to withdraw from a class
• Open App and search
5/8..........................Classes end for Salisbury University
5/11-15.............Exams
• Log In with your
5/16......................Commencement GullNet Username
and Password
For a complete list of academic calendar dates visit:
www.salisbury.edu/registrar
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College of Health and Human Services: www.salisbury.edu/chhs
CHHS provides high-quality programs that prepare students for productive careers as professionals in
the areas of health and human services. With undergraduate degrees in community health, social work,
nursing, exercise science, respiratory therapy and medical laboratory science, CHHS provides a wide
array of programs that all meet national standards for excellence.
Degree Programs: • Applied Health • Community Health • Nursing
Physiology • Exercise Science • Respiratory Therapy
(graduate only)
• Fitness and Wellness • Social Work
• Athletic Training
(graduate only) • Medical Laboratory
Science
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Fulton School of Liberal Arts: www.salisbury.edu/fulton
The Fulton School of Liberal Arts plays a vital role in the academic experience of nearly every Salisbury
University student. Their unique, vibrant and well-respected educational community offers programs
based in the visual and performing arts, the humanities, and the social sciences.
Degree Programs: • Art • Environmental Studies • Philosophy
• Communication • ESOL • Political Science
Arts • French • Psychology
• Conflict Analysis • History • Sociology
and Dispute
Resolution • Interdisciplinary Studies • Spanish
• English • International Studies • Theatre
• Music
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Henson School of Science & Technology: www.salisbury.edu/henson
Learn to use applied robotics or 3D printing for engineering, GIS for disaster management and mitigation,
clean energy alternatives or stem cells to improve and save lives. Put your inquisitive nature and analytical
skills to good use and enroll in the Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology.
Degree Programs: • Biology • Geography
• Chemistry • Mathematics
• Computer Science • Physics
• Earth Science • Urban and Regional Planning
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Perdue School of Business: www.salisbury.edu/perdue
At the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, you have the opportunity to study at one of the best
business schools in the world! Perdue has worked diligently to obtain and maintain its accreditation
by AACSB International, enabling SU to offer you an outstanding business education. Their academic
programs reflect the highest standards of business education with an emphasis on entrepreneurial
spirit, teamwork and friendly, community-outreach experiences. You will graduate with a leadership
drive to succeed and ethically serve business, government and the community.
Degree Programs: • Accounting • Information Systems
• Business Economics • International Business
• Economics • Management
• Finance • Marketing
7Seidel School of Education: www.salisbury.edu/seidel
If you’re as excited about teaching as the faculty of the Samuel W. and Marilyn C. Seidel School of
Education are, just wait until you find out what the future holds for the teaching profession and how
you can guide students of your own to discover, learn and grow!
Degree Programs: • Early Childhood Education • Early Childhood & Elementary
• Elementary Education Education Dual Degree
• Physical Education
8Honors College: www.salisbury.edu/honors The Honors College is designed to bring together high-achieving students and dedicated faculty in a small university environment. We offer motivated students who are serious about their intellectual growth a variety of special enhanced classes. We foster close individual contact between students and faculty and bring together talented students from across campus. Honors courses and extracurricular activities are intended to enrich and complement other educational opportunities and programs available to Salisbury University students. Whatever your major or area of concentration at SU, the Honors experience can enhance the value of your degree. Graduating with Honors demonstrates to employers and graduate programs that you’re the type of person who welcomes challenges and exceeds expectations. Completing the necessary coursework for Honors requires sustained effort across many semesters, and the capstone (or thesis) project shows your ability to work independently at a high level. That kind of determination and self-motivation is attractive to recruiters in virtually every field, giving you a competitive edge in the professional world or in applying to graduate programs nationwide. 9
CREDIT
OVERV
Students are required to complete:
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120 credit hours of coursework with a
cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Some
majors require more than 120 hours, usually
to meet accreditation standards. See your
department for details.
45 credits must be in General Education courses,
of which you’ll need: Composition & Literature (2 courses),
History (2 courses), Humanities & Social Sciences (3 courses),
Natural Science, Math, Computer Science (4 courses) and Health Fitness (1 course).
Incoming freshman and transfer students are automatically pre-registered for the first
semester of classes. After completing the first semester, students will register themselves
for classes on GullNet. See page below for step-by-step directions on registering for your
second semester of classes.
Each incoming student is assigned an academic advisor. Once a semester, during program
planning, students meet with their advisor to plan courses for the following semester.
Quick Steps to Register
1 4
Go to http://gullnet.salisbury.edu
2
Enter SU email and password
Click on the GullNet for Students box
3 5
Click on Login with SU Username box Click on STUDENT tab
Continued
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Choose SUBJECT and COURSE. Click
+Add Course to add additional classes,
then click DONE.
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Schedules
Click on Sea Gull Scheduler button
7
Generate Schedules
Click GENERATE SCHEDULES.
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Click on CLICK HERE to open the Sea
Gull Scheduler in a pop-up window.
8
Click ADD COURSE button
Under the Schedules section, click
VIEW to view the schedules generated
for you. It will create a large number
of choices; you will be able to select
which one suits you best.
1112 Campus Resources:
Quick Reference Guide
Admissions Institutional Equity:
410-543-6161 Fair Practices, Diversity
& Inclusion Office
Academic Advising 410-543-6426
410-546-4366
Library
Athletics 410-543-6130
410-548-3503
After you have found your schedule of choice, Multicultural Student
click SEND TO SHOPPING CART. Your class Bookstore Services
choices will be placed in your account until 410-543-6085 410-548-4503
Open Enrollment opens
Campus Recreation Parking Services
410-548-3266 410-543-6338
Career Services Post Office
410-543-6075
13 410-546-6903
Case Manager Registrar
410-543-6080 410-543-6150
Cashiers Office Saferide
410-543-6060 410-677-5000
Center for Student SOAP
Achievement (Student Organization
410-677-4865 for Activity Planning)
410-543-6197
CSIL (Center for Student
Involvement & Leadership) Student Affairs
410-543-6125 410-543-6080
Counseling Center Student Disability
On the morning of Open Enrollment, log back 410-543-6070 Support Services
into GullNet at http://gullnet.salisbury.edu. 410-543-6070
Dean of Students
Then click on GULLNET FOR STUDENTS box, 410-677-0022
click on LOGIN WITH SU USERNAME box, Student Government
Association
Enter your SU USERNAME AND PASSWORD, Dining Services
410-548-4757
click on STUDENT tab, click on SEAGULL 410-543-6105
SCHEDULER button, click on COURSE Student Health Services
Financial Aid
ENROLLMENT 410-543-6262
410-543-6165
Student Transitions
Gull Card Office
410-543-6102
410-543-6053
14 Honors College
Switchboard
410-543-6000
410-677-6556
Add Course Housing/Residence Life
University Fitness Club
410-677-6715
410-543-6040
University Police
Guerrieri Student Union
Click the ENROLL BUTTON. 410-543-6222
Information Desk
410-543-6006 University Writing Center
410-543-6332
Information Technology
410-677-5454 Veteran Services Office
410-543-6189
12Living On Campus
Living on campus and
becoming a resident
assistant have been
among the best decisions
I have ever made. It
has allowed me to not
only become a part of
a community but also
to build one myself. It
is convenient for me by
providing easy access
to numerous student
resources and so I can
become involved in a
variety of campus-wide Campus Housing & Residence Life
events and activities. www.salisbury.edu/housing
— DeJa Lewis
SU is a great place to start your college career, and residence halls are
an ideal place to broaden your life experiences. Over 2,200 students
Living on campus, from live in our residence halls on the main SU campus.
Wicomico to Sea Gull
• Housing assignments are based on several factors, including
Square, has provided me housing contract completion date and Living Learning Community
with an opportunity for preferences. Housing assignments are sent mid-July (for the fall
personal growth, to learn semester) and mid-January (for the spring semester).
the University as a campus, • Salisbury University has a
develop lasting friendships two-year residency requirement
for all freshman and sophomore
and have easy access to students. Freshman students
on-campus resources such beginning in the fall semester
as the Guerrieri Student are required to live on campus
for four semesters and students
Union (GSU), the Guerrieri
beginning in the spring
Academic Commons semester live on campus for
(GAC) and the other three semesters.
various academic school • For more information, contact
buildings, which ensured the Housing and Residence
my success here. Life Office at 410-543-6040.
— Victoria Smalling
13What should I bring?
• Bed and bath items • School supplies
• Cleaning supplies • Kitchen supplies
• Toiletries • Clorox wipes
• Keepsakes • Hand sanitizer
• Electronics • Identification/money
For a complete packing list visit: www.salisbury.edu/whattobring/
What should I leave at home?
• Animals • Weapons
(with the exception of fish) • Hover boards
• Wired or wireless routers • Cinder blocks/bricks
• Water beds • Storage of motorcycles,
• Fireworks or explosives motorbikes or any
• Weights or barbells gasoline engine
• Tape, nails, screws or • Outside TV or radio
adhesives antennas
• Microwave ovens, • Bean bag chairs
crock pots, toasters, • Halogen and lava lamps
hot plate, electric skillet • Candles/incense
• Extension cords
Planning to commute?
We are excited to have you joining us and welcome you to SU!
We encourage our commuter students to get the most out of
the college experience. One of the best ways to do this is to
get involved! There are over 100 clubs and organizations at
SU and we’re dedicated to helping you find your home here.
SU offers a variety of activities for students to do before,
between or after class. We have designated student spaces in
Guerrieri Student Union at the Commuter Lounge and offer the
following events throughout the month: Sundaes on Mondays
and Hot Chocolate Happy Hour, Popcorn Thursdays, Good
Morning Commuters, and the Commuter Lunch Series.
14Campus Housing CHESAPEAKE HALL is a single- CHESTER HALL is a new CHOPTANK HALL is a new gender apartment style, co-ed student, air-conditioned, student, air-conditioned, residence hall and houses high-rise, cluster, co-ed high-rise, cluster, co-ed 178 students with a building residence hall. It houses residence hall. It houses director and four resident 220 students with a building 220 students with a building assistants. It consists of director and five resident director and five resident 23 eight-person apartments, assistants. Each cluster is assistants. Each cluster is each with four bedrooms, two single gendered and has single gendered and has baths, a lounge area, storage five rooms surrounding a five rooms surrounding a closets, washer and dryer, common bathroom. The common bathroom. The and a kitchenette. Students hall has a kitchen facility and hall has a kitchen facility and are responsible for providing a lounge on the first floor. a lounge on the first floor. cleaning and paper products in their own bathrooms. DOGWOOD VILLAGE MANOKIN HALL is a NANTICOKE HALL is a houses primarily sophomore new student, suite style, new student, suite style, students. There are 140 single co-ed residence hall. It co-ed residence hall. It rooms in 14 buildings with houses 77 students with a houses 153 students with a building director and four building director and four a building director and six resident assistants. Each resident assistants. This air- resident assistants. This air- building is single gender conditioned hall is composed conditioned hall is composed and consists of 14 separate of single and double rooms, of single and double rooms, yet clustered buildings, with a shared bathroom with a shared bathroom consisting of 10 single rooms between adjoining rooms. between adjoining rooms. and two baths each. 15
POCOMOKE HALL is a SEA GULL SQUARE ST. MARTIN HALL is a new
new student, suite style, houses upperclassman in student residence hall. It
co-ed residence hall. It 185 apartment-style units. houses 288 students and is
houses 76 students on Each apartment features a a suite-style, co-ed residence
three floors with a building full kitchen and laundry unit. hall. There are three floors
director and four resident A cardiovascular workout with a building director and
assistants. This air-conditioned room as well as a classroom eight resident assistants.
hall is composed of single are located on the first floor. The hall has private outside
and double rooms, with a entrances leading to single-
shared bathroom between gender suites that consist of
adjoining rooms. two double rooms with an
adjoining bath. St. Martin’s
also has a recreation room
and a laundry room.
SEVERN HALL is a new
student, air-conditioned
high-rise, cluster, co-ed
residence hall. It houses
220 students on six floors
with a building director and
five resident assistants. Each
cluster is single gendered and
has five rooms surrounding a WICOMICO HALL is a new
common bathroom. The hall student, suite style, co-ed
has a kitchen and a lounge on residence hall. It houses
the first floor. 77 students on three floors
with a building director and
four resident assistants.
This air-conditioned hall is
composed of single and
double rooms, with a shared
bathroom between adjoining
rooms.
16Your Residence Hall
We cover all the basics!
All rooms have:
• Beds (extra-long twin)
• Dressers
• Study Desks
• Chairs
• Closets
• Blinds
All buildings have:
• Kitchens/Microwave (in some halls)
• Washers and Dryers
• Televisions
• Lounges
• Vending Machines
One of the best ways to prepare is to connect with your
roommate before you begin to pack. By coordinating
with your roommate, you can make a plan of what you
need to bring.
Your bed
Your mattress will be a twin, extra-long and measures
36 x 80 inches. The size sheets you’ll need to bring is
twin extra-long (twin XL).
All halls on the main campus, with the exception of
Dogwood Village, have the loftable bed system. The bed
can either be lofted all the way up or down, depending
on student preference. To loft your bed, please submit a
request to one of the Housing and Residence Life staff
members.
To view more photos of each residence hall go to:
www.salisbury.edu/housing
17Move-In
Thursday, August 22, 2019
6:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Main Campus Address: 1101 Camden Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801
FIRST THINGS FIRST: Be prepared
• Be sure to bring along your medical insurance card and your Gull Card. If you have not received
yours, or have misplaced it, please visit the Gull Card Office, located in the (Dining) Commons inside
the SU Bookstore.
• Pack the car! You can find a suggested packing list on our website at: www.salisbury.edu/whattobring/
HEAD TO CAMPUS
1. Locate your residence hall and route to campus at: www.salisbury.edu/campusmap
2. Follow directions on your parking tag that you received in the mail.
3. University Police will direct you to the appropriate lot.
4. Stuck in traffic, car breakdown or late start? Call us at 410-543-6040 to alert us of your late arrival.
CHECK-IN When you arrive on campus at your residence hall, you will be greeted by a helpful staff
member who will welcome you. At check-in, you’ll get your Gull Card programmed for your room. Your
GullCard will serve as your meal card, room key and student ID.
FROM THE CAR TO YOUR ROOM Families may pull cars to designated areas near the
building to unload their vehicles during check-in. Everyone will want to park as close as possible to his
or her hall, so please unload as quickly as possible. Then, park your vehicle in a designated parking lot.
ARE CARTS OR HAND TRUCKS AVAILABLE? Some hand trucks and carts are
available, but because of the number of students moving in, we suggest that you bring your own to
make it a smoother process.
GET TO KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY
• 1-3 p.m.: Swing by Survival of Arrival on Devilbiss Mall to check out local restaurants, businesses
and organizations. Pick up some swag and giveaways.
• 3 p.m.: Say goodbye to your family before Parent/Family Reception with President, Dr. Wight.
• 3-4 p.m.: Meet your Orientation group and follow your Orientation Leader for the rest of the
fun-filled day!
18Getting Your Mail Each student living on campus is assigned their own mailbox at the SU Post Office located in the bottom level of the (Dining) Commons. Each mailbox has a combination lock, which is issued at the beginning of the semester. Mail is delivered and sorted into student mailboxes at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday-Friday. When you receive a package, you will receive a notification via email. You’ll be able to pick up your package at the service window using your GullCard. Your campus mailing address will be: Your Full Name Campus Box XXXX Salisbury University 1101 Camden Ave. Salisbury, MD 21801-6860 The campus post office is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Lobby access to your mailbox remains open till midnight. 19
On-Campus Dining
Campus Dining Locations 8
6 7
9
1
4 5
2 3
1) The Commons Dining Hall
2) Cool Beans Cyber Café
Guerrieri Student Union
3) Chick-fil-A
4) Mr. Arthur’s Café / Perdue Hall
5) Auntie Anne’s / Perdue Hall
6) Hungry Minds / Academic Commons
7) Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company
Guerrieri Academic Commons
8) Conway / Conway Hall
9) Shore Café / Henson Hall
Meal Plan Options
A) Everything Plan $2,600/semester Dining Check List
• Unlimited access to the Commons seven days a week
• $250 in Dining Dollars Sign up for a meal plan
• Four guest passes • Students living on campus
• Best value for incoming freshmen living on campus should sign up for a meal
plan during the housing
B) 200 Block Meal Plan $2,400/semester
application process.
• 200 visits to the Commons per semester
• $400 in Dining Dollars • Students living off campus
• Four guest passes can sign up for a meal plan
at any time.
C) 125 Block Meal Plan $1,700/semester
• 125 visits to the Commons per semester Understand your meal plan
• $350 in Dining Dollars Two parts of a meal plan:
• Two guest passes Meals and Dining Dollars
D) 75 Block Meal Plan $1,150/semester • MEALS
• 75 visits to the Commons per semester All-you-care-to-eat meals
• $300 in Dining Dollars at the Dining Commons.
• Two guest passes Meals-per-semester plans can
be used at your convenience.
E) 45 Block Meal Plan $625/semester
• 45 visits to the Commons per semester • DINING DOLLARS
• 100 in Dining Dollars Dining Dollars can be used at
• Two guest passes any SU Dining location. Dining
Dollars carry over from fall to
Students living in Chesapeake Hall, Sea Gull Square or University spring semester with continued
Park and off campus may choose any of the Meal Plans A-E. meal plan enrollment.
Use your meals at your convenience. Those in all other on-campus
housing must select either meal plan A or B. Please visit our
website for more information: www.salisbury.edu/dining
20Getting Involved
Make the most of your time at SU
There are many ways to make SU your new home, whether you live on campus or in the community.
Varsity sports, intramurals, fraternities, sororities, and student clubs and organizations provide great
opportunities for developing strong minds and bodies, building lifelong friendships, discovering and
fostering leadership skills, and connecting your classroom knowledge with real life experience.
SU Athletics
Varsity Sports
By now you’ve probably been in touch
with a coach for your sport. If not, be sure to
visit the Athletics website at www.suseagulls.
com and select for the menu: Prospective
Student-Athletes.
Maggs Physical University
Activities Center Fitness Club
and Recreation • Free membership
Facilities to all SU students
• Rock Wall • Weight and cardio
• Weight Room rooms
• Swimming Pool • Fitness classes
• Basketball
• Racquetball
Center for Student Involvement and
Indoor Tennis Center Leadership (CSIL)
Campus Clubs and Organizations
Campus Recreation With over 100 student groups and 18 fraternity
• Club Sports and sorority chapters, CSIL is the place for
Still want to compete in your favorite sport you to find your fit. Not a day goes by without
but not at the varsity level? Interested in a club meeting or student-group-sponsored
trying a new sport? Club sports are the event happening on campus. Check out
answer. Club sports are overseen by the https://involved.salisbury.edu for the most
Campus Recreation Office, but they are up-to-date information about current student
run by students. Check out the Club Sports organizations.
directory on the SU website. Student Groups are run by students for students.
Through funding from your activities fee, student
• Intramurals groups meet and plan events from large-scale
You can form a team of friends or sign up on concerts and guest speakers to meetings to
your own to compete in over 20 sports for discuss current issues from politics to gaming. If a
an SU Intramural Championship. club you are looking for doesn’t exist, don’t worry,
you can start your own!
21Here are just a few of
our many clubs:
• ARTS & CULTURE
Clay Club, Glass Club, Gospel Choir,
Photo Club, SU Squawkappella
• CULTURAL
German Club, LGBTQ+ Alliance
• DANCE
SU Poms Dance Team, Untouchables
• FAITH BASED
3CSU, Catholic Campus Ministry, CRU,
Young Life
• HEALTH & WELLNESS Food for the Flock, PE Society, Relay For Life
• SPORTS Club Baseball, Manhunt Club, Quidditch Club, Salisbury Boxing
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Salisbury University fraternities and sororities are rich in history and tradition. They are dedicated to the
betterment of the community and strive for excellence in all aspects of fraternal life. Campus chapters
are committed to the fulfillment of their core values: citizenship, membership, leadership and scholarship.
The following chapters are recognized:
Panhellenic Council Interfraternity Council National Panhellenic Council
• Alpha Sigma Tau • Alpha Sigma Phi • Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Delta Gamma • Kappa Sigma • Alpha Phi Alpha
• Phi Mu • Pi Lambda Phi • Delta Sigma Theta
• Zeta Tau Alpha • Sigma Alpha Epsilon • Kappa Alpha Psi
• Sigma Phi Epsilon • Omega Psi Phi
Multicultural Council • Sigma Pi • Phi Beta Sigma
• Lambda Theta Alpha Latin • Sigma Tau Gamma
Leadership Programs
CSIL is committed to providing multiple opportunities for students to learn and develop skills as leaders.
From emerging to seasoned leaders, CSIL has the program for you. Start out at Sea Gull Camp in August
to meet other new students intrigued by the challenge of leadership. Continue your development through
retreats, summits and sessions offered throughout the year.
Sea Gulls Who Soar
CSIL proudly recognizes students who are nominated for their outstanding commitment to the campus and
community each month. Look for requests for nominations in your campus email.
Stay connected!
Follow us! @csil_Salisbury @CSILatSU https://involved.salisbury.edu
22Sea Gull Start-Up Guide from A to Z
Welcome to Salisbury University and the Sea Gull Start-Up program.
We are excited that you have chosen SU and know that you may
have many questions about what the University has to offer. We have
compiled an overview of various offices and services in this booklet.
Web address links also are provided for more in-depth information.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR be posted to the student’s BOOKSTORE, ORDERING
The academic calendar for academic record in GullNet. BOOKS & SUPPLIES
the year at SU consists of fall, When registering for classes The SU Bookstore, located
winter, spring and summer before results are known, avoid in the lower level of the
terms. The fall and spring duplication where possible. (Dining) Commons, carries
terms are 14-week sessions, Review class schedules textbooks, school and art
which are required for following receipt of earned AP supplies, computer software,
continuous enrollment, while or IB credits to prevent any loss SU memorabilia, SU imprinted
the shorter summer and of valuable credit. clothing, cards, electronics,
winter terms are optional. To request AP scores go to: gifts, snacks, health and beauty
www.salisbury.edu/registrar www.collegeboard.com/ items, and residence life room
student/testing/ap/exgrd_rep. accessories.
ADVISING html Students may purchase
During the first week of new or used books, or rent
classes, all new students will BANKING their textbooks online via the
be assigned an academic A Maryland State Employees Bookstore website. Students
advisor based on their majors. Credit Union (SECU) ATM is typically order their books
www.salisbury.edu/advising located in the Guerrieri Student online once class schedules are
Union. In addition, there are set for the upcoming semester.
AP CREDIT three PNC Bank ATMs located Store Hours:
Advanced Placement (AP) on campus: Guerrieri Academic • Fall & Spring
or International Baccalaureate Commons, the (Dining) Monday-Thursday
(IB) courses completed in Commons and the Cashiers 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
high school may be granted Office in Holloway Hall.
college credit. AP exam scores Friday
of 3 or higher and IB certificate BILLING DATES AND 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
or IB diploma scores of 4 or PAYMENT SCHEDULE • Winter & Summer
higher may receive credit. Bills are generated on July 11 Monday-Friday
Official score reports from for pre-registered students. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
the College Board AP Program Email notifications are sent Contact the Bookstore at
or the IB Program must be sent to their SU email confirming 410-543-6085 or visit:
directly to the SU Admissions billing statements are available www.bookstore.salisbury.edu
Office. Course equivalencies for them to view.
and credit information are For questions, contact
available at: the Cashiers Office at
www.salisbury.edu/admissions 410-543-6060 or visit:
Score results typically arrive www.salisbury.edu/cashiers
at SU in early July and will
23CENTER FOR STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT (CSA)
The CSA enhances student
learning, academic success
and personal growth
through engagement in the
academic community. The
CSA helps students develop
capabilities that directly
enhance their success in the
classroom, including tutoring,
supplemental instruction and
study strategy resources. The
CSA also recognizes students
of scholarly achievement, and
assists advanced students
in preparing research
and graduate scholarship
opportunities.
www.salisbury.edu/ for free as part of their SU require you to click a link to
achievement email account. This includes confirm your email address.
the use of Microsoft Word, • For parents, the
CODE OF CONDUCT Excel and PowerPoint for both
All students who join the organizational code is:
Mac and Windows users. SUFNS. Any email address
SU community are obligated
to live by and understand the can be used.
COUNSELING CENTER
Student Code of Conduct, The Counseling Center offers
Policies and Procedures and FAMILY EDUCATIONAL
confidential services and RIGHTS AND PRIVACY
uphold community standards programs that enable students
at the University, in the greater ACT (FERPA)
to most of their college FERPA is designed to protect
Salisbury community and experience. These services
beyond. The Student Code the confidentiality of education
and programs are available records and to give students
of Conduct is available online to help enhance and balance
and is updated annually at: access to their records to
various aspects of student assure the accuracy of their
www.salisbury.edu/ life, including relationships,
studentconduct contents. The act affords
emotional well-being, decision students certain rights with
making, family, stress, self- respect to their education
COMPUTER USE esteem and life transitions.
Log onto any SU computer records. Students who want
www.salisbury.edu/counseling more or less than directory
with your username and
password to print, access information to be released
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION without prior notification or
network storage and email, Download the Alertus+ App
and view MyClasses or consent should notify the
today to stay informed about Registrar. SU does not sell or
GullNet. All students using emergencies. The app
Microsoft OneDrive for otherwise provide mailing
is available on both iPhone lists of student information
Business have one terabyte and Android.
(TB) of cloud storage space to anyone outside of the
• For students, the University. The Registrar is
to store files, which can be organizational code is:
accessed from any internet- responsible for compiling
Salisbury. When prompted, and maintaining directory
connected device. Students enter your Salisbury
have 300 black and white information.
University email address. You www.salisbury.edu/registrar
prints per week to use for will receive a “Confirm your
academic work. All SU students account” message that will
receive Microsoft Office 365
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24Sea Gull Start up Guide from A to Z / continued
FINANCIAL AID For more information delayed by up to 21 days;
The Financial Aid Office contact Parking Services at at that time, your refund will
is committed to providing 410-543-6338. default to a paper check. Make
excellent customer service, www.salisbury.edu/parking sure to update your “home”
timely delivery of information address in GullNet because
and sensitivity to individual PAYMENT PLANS that is where the card will be
financial concerns. The office SU partners with CashNet to mailed. For questions, contact
acts as your financial aid offer payment plans through the Cashier’s Office at 410-
resource and information MyPaymentPlan. All of the 543-6060 or visit VIBE online
center, and aims to help plans are an interest-free, at: www.vibeaccount.com
students achieve their debt-free way to spread tuition
educational goals. www. payments over three-four ROTC
salisbury.edu/admissions/ months. Air Force and Army ROTC are
finaid For information, visit: elective curriculums taken
www.salisbury.edu/cashiers along with required college
MULTICULTURAL classes. Along with leadership
STUDENT SERVICES REFUND DISBURSEMENTS training, ROTC offers solutions
The Office of Multicultural SU partners with Bank Mobile to pay college tuition.
Student Services reflects to disburse refunds. You Freshmen and sophomores
the interests of students from will receive a bright-green participate in ROTC without an
diverse ethnic backgrounds envelope in the mail with an obligation to join the Air Force
and supports the intellectual access code to select a refund or Army. ROTC at SU can offer
and multicultural experiences disbursement method (ACH a variety of scholarships, which
of all students. Located into an existing bank account may cover tuition, required
on the second floor of the or deposited onto the Bank fees, $900/year for textbooks
Guerrieri Student Union, the Mobile debit card). If you do and a monthly stipend.
office provides mentoring, not select a disbursement For more information, visit:
academic success support and method, your refund will be www.salisbury.edu/rotc
specialized programming to
assist students.
www.salisbury.edu/
multicultural
PARKING
All students must purchase
a parking permit if they are
bringing a car to campus.
Permits are valid for the
academic year, September 1,
2019-August 31, 2020.
To purchase a permit, just
log into your GullNet account.
Available permits will be listed
in the drop-down box. To pick
up your parking permit, please
bring your vehicle registration
card and a photo ID to the
Cashiers Office in Holloway
Hall, Room 219. Permits may
be picked up beginning
Monday, August 13, 2019.
25SAFERIDE educate and support students discounts can be found at:
Saferide is a student with disabilities in ways that www.salisbury.edu/helpdesk/
organization dedicated to allow them to achieve their student.html
promoting late-night safety educational, career and life Beginning with the day
by providing free, reliable goals on the basis of their students register for Sea Gull
transportation in an effort to personal skills, abilities, Start Up, University email
reduce incidents related to interests and values. communications will be
driving under the influence. www.salisbury.edu/students/ directed to the campus email
Saferide runs every Thursday, dss account. Students are expected
Friday and Saturday night to check their email regularly
during the fall and spring STUDY ABROAD to meet important deadlines.
semesters. SU provides four different The IT Help Desk is a resource
Call 410-677-5000 or visit: ways to study abroad through for many technology related
www.saferide4.wixsite.com/ the Center for International questions. www.salisbury.edu/
salisbury Education (SUCIE): short- helpdesk/student.html
term, faculty-led international Students can receive special
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE programs during intersession discounts on popular Microsoft
There are two shuttles that and summer session; semester software products through the
run Monday-Friday during and year exchange agreements University by calling
the fall and spring semesters. with foreign universities in 410-677-5454 or visiting:
The shuttles depart from the China, Ecuador, France and www.salisbury.edu/helpdesk/
Guerrieri Academic Commons Germany; affiliate programs meec
and make a continuous loop all over the world in all
every 15 minutes. Delays may majors with one of SU’s seven TRANSPORTATION:
occur – allow time for such international study abroad Students without a vehicle
schedule variances. affiliates; and participation in can take advantage of Shore
The weekday shuttle a non-affiliate international Transit, the local bus service,
operates in a continual loop, program can be approved by which stops near campus
with no set pick-up times. SU on a case-by-case basis. numerous times throughout
From 7 a.m.-2:45 p.m., there www.salisbury.edu/intled the day. It provides access to
are two buses running in the shopping and restaurants, as
loop. All other times there is TECHNOLOGY well as further points such as
only one shuttle. A van is used Students are assigned a West Ocean City and University
for weekday shuttle service GullNet account where student of Maryland Eastern Shore
beginning at 8:30 p.m.-2:15 information is managed as well (UMES).
a.m. Monday through Thursday. as a campus email account If students are looking to
Friday night’s van shuttle where official campus related travel distances, there are a
service ends at 10:15 p.m. messages are directed. variety of options:
www.salisbury.edu/shuttle Students have access to the Bay Runner Shuttle
internet through three options: This service offers
STUDENT DISABILITY through the campus wireless transportation between
SUPPORT SERVICES network, by logging into an Salisbury and Baltimore-
The Office of Student IT computer lab computer or Washington International
Disability Support Services through the wired network in Airport. Rates start at
(OSDSS) provides guidance, residential halls. $69 one way, including one
access to resources and For IT help contact the Help large bag and one small
accommodations for students Desk at 410-677-5454 or bag. Shuttles leave from
with documented disabilities. www.salisbury.edu/helpdesk 547 Riverside Drive and can
Such disabilities could include The University offers be reached at: 410-912-6000
medical, psychiatric, learning guidance for incoming to schedule service.
disabilities, mobility, visual students regarding computer www.bayrunnershuttle.com
and/or hearing impairments. specifications. General
The OSDSS aims to inform, purchasing tips and
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26Sea Gull Start up Guide from A to Z / continued
College Shuttles
This service offers a long-
distance bus services from SU
to three locations in Maryland:
Baltimore, Greenbelt and
Rockville. The bus will pick
up students on campus at the
Guerrieri Student Union at
4:45 p.m. on Fridays and bring
you back to campus on Sunday
evening. Fares are as low as
$38. To view their schedule or
for more information visit:
www.collegeshuttles.com
Greyhound
Greyhound offers long-
distance bus service from
Salisbury. Its terminal is
located at 31901 Tri County TRIO PROGRAM bicycle and laptop registration
Way. Visit Greyhound Bus (ACHIEVE SSS) and personal safety training.
Service’s website or call ACHiEVE Student Support University Police offers an
410-677-3017 for schedules, Services is a grant program escort service for anyone
prices and tickets. funded by the Department of who feels uncomfortable
Education. The program offers walking alone on campus or
American Airlines academic support through to nearby off-campus locations
American Airlines provides tutoring, academic coaching during night hours. Blue
regional commuter service and mentoring to low-income, light phones are available
from Salisbury Regional first-generation students and throughout campus in case
Airport to Philadelphia students with disabilities. of emergencies.
and Charlotte, NC. Visit To learn more contact: www.salisbury.edu/police
American Airlines’ website www.salisbury.edu/
or call 1-800-428-4322 for achievement/trio VETERANS
schedules, prices and tickets. SU is committed to providing
Salisbury Taxi UNIVERSITY POLICE quality services and programs
Salisbury Taxi serves SU and The safety of all members for veterans. Visit the veteran’s
the community 24 hours a of the campus community website for resources available
day. Students receive a special is important to all at SU. on and off campus to assist in
discounted rate of $16 to the University Police Officers, your academic and personal
Salisbury Regional Airport. sworn and certified, conduct success.
Call 410-742-6666 to schedule a variety of crime prevention www.salisbury.edu/veterans
your ride. services. Examples include
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27Your Success Starts Here
Salisbury University Office of Career Services
Guerrieri Student Union Suite 133 (Next to Cool Beans)
410-543-6075 • careerservices@salisbury.edu • www.salisbury.edu/first-year/
28INTERESTED IN
VOLUNTEERING?
Volunteering isn’t just the right thing to do for your community –
for many students it can lead to internships and a career!
www.salisbury.edu/volunteer/
Salisbury University Office of Career Services
Guerrieri Student Union Suite 133
(Next to Cool Beans)
410-543-6075
29First Flight
Orientation
August
22-25
2019
31PARKING J) Dogwood Lot J A) Rte. 13 Lot A K) Bateman Lot K Salisbury University Campus Map B) Rte. 13 Lot B L) Rte. 13 Lot L C) Rte. 13 Lot C 34) Parking Garage D) Dogwood Lot D 43) Wayne St. Lot E) Camden Lot E 44) Avery St. Lot F) Camden Lot F 45) Scarborough Lot G) College Lot G 51) Asbury Lot H) College Lot H 52) East Campus Lot 1) Holloway Hall 7) Chesapeake Hall 13) Sea Gull Square 19) Chester Hall 25) Holloway Lawn 31) Sea Gull Stadium 38) Outdoor Tennis 46) Scarborough Student Leadership Center 2) Fulton Hall 8) Henson Science Hall 14) Guerrieri Student Union 20) Choptank Hall 26) The Quad 32) Track & Field 39) Intramural Field 47) Admissions House 3) Conway Hall 9) Red Square 15) Commons Dining Hall 21) Pocomoke Hall 27) The Mall 33) Softball Field 40) Maintenance 48) Honors House 4) Blackwell Hall 10) Perdue Hall 16) Dogwood Village 22) Wicomico Hall 28) The Underpass 35) University Police 41) Support Services 49) Alumni House 5) Guerrieri Academic Commons 11) Maggs Gym 17) Medical Simulation Center 23) Manokin Hall 29) Soccer Fields 36) Indoor Tennis 42) Information Technology 50) University Park 6) St. Martin Hall 12) Devilbiss Hall 18) Severn Hall 24) Nanticoke Hall 30) Baseball Fields 37) University Fitness
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