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Westminster FAQs

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Academics

  • HOW can I change my class schedule?
    Faculty Advisor, Assistant Registrar
  • HOW can a grade be changed?
    Course Instructor, Department Head, Faculty Grade Review Panel
    (as stated on pages 30-33 of The Source)
  • HOW can I get help with a class?
    Course Instructor, Peer Tutoring, Academic Support Services
  • WHERE can I get academic counseling?
    Academic Support Services
  • HOW do I transfer credit from another school?
    Assistant Registrar, Advisor
  • HOW do I deal with a grievance regarfing a course or instructor?
    Course Teacher, Department Head, Dean of the College
  • WHAT if I have a problem with my advisor?
    Academic Support Services (undergraduate), Graduate Program Director (graduate)
  • HOW do I change my major?
    Department Chairs, Assistant Registrar
  • HOW do I drop or add a course?
    Assistant Registrar
  • HOW do I withdraw from Westminster?
    Associate Dean of Students
  • WHOM do I see about degree requirements?
    Faculty Advisor, Assistant Registrar, Department Chair
  • WHAT if I cannot find a practice room?
    Applied Department Head
  • WHOM do I call if I need to be absent from a class?  From several classes?
    Course Teacher, Associate Dean of Students

 

Health

  • WHERE can I work out?
    Student Recreation Center (Lawrenceville), Princeton YMCA
  • WHAT if I need to deal with an emotional problem?
    RA, RD, ADOS, Counseling Center
  • WHERE can I get information on birth control and STDs?
    Health Center, RA, RD
  • WHERE do I go if I’m sick?
    Nurse’s Office
  • WHAT if I have questions about alcohol-related issues?
    ADOS, RA, RD, Counseling Center, Hotlines
  • WHERE can I get help with a drug problem?
    DOS, RD, Counseling Center, Hotlines
  • WHAT if I have questions about health insurance?
    Health Center (L’ville), ADOS
  • WHAT if I need information on AIDS and HIV?
    ADOS, RD, Counseling Center, Hotlines, Health Center (L’ville)
  • WHAT do I do if I am sexually assaulted?
    Rape Crises YWCA hotline, RA, RD, Public Safety, Counseling Center, Health Center

 

Student Life as a Westminster Resident

  • WHAT if the washing machine doesn’t work?
    ADOS
  • WHAT if I have problems with my roommate?
    RA, RD, Assistant DOS for Student Life
  • WHAT if I need something repaired in my room?
    RA, RD, Assistant DOS for Student Life
  • WHAT do I do if I get locked out of my room?
    RA, RD, Assistant DOS for Student Life
  • WHAT if I’m having problems with food services?
    Dining Services General Manager, ADOS
  • WHAT is there to do in Princeton?
    RA, RD, ADOS, Princeton Guide, Princeton Packet
  • HOW does room selection work?
    Assistant DOS for Student Life, RA, RD
  • I WANT to go out to eat-any suggestions?
    RA, RD, ADOS
  • DO I have to leave campus for Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks?
    Assistant DOS for Student Life

 

Student Services (Non-academic)

  • HOW can I be a part of student government?
    SGA, Ass’t. DOS for Student Life, ADOS
  • HOW do I the facilities at the Princeton YMCA?
    ADOS
  • HOW do I put something in The Rider News?
    Rider News (x5256)
  • WHERE is the lost and found?
    ADOS, Talbott Library, Public Safety
  • WHAT if I lost my money in the vending machine?
    A
    DOS
  • WHAT if I have a question about the mail?
    ADOS
  • WHAT if I need a locker?
    ADOS
  • WHAT do I do if I lose my ID card?
    ADOS
  • IS there a copy machine I can use?
    Library
  • HOW can I send a fax?
    Bookstore
  • HOW can I get an e-mail account?
    Office of Information Technology
    (x5196)
  • WHERE can I access e-mail?
    Talbott Library, Computer Lab in Talbott basement, or any computer connected to the University network

 

Money and Business Matters

  • WHAT if I have a question about my Westminster bill?
    Bursar's Office Office (x8219)
  • WHAT do I do if I need financial aid?
    Student Financial Services (x8219)
  • IS IT possible to have a job on campus?
    ADOS, Student Employment Office 
    (L’ville campus)

 

How can I find a...

  • Part-time church job
    Coordinator of 
    Sacred Music (x8277)
  • Miscellaneous part-time job?
    Assistant to the Coordinator of 
    Career Services (x8217), job board (outside ADOS suite, Student Center)
  • CWS job?
    Individual offices and departments on campus
  • Graduate assistantship?
    Assistant Director of Admissions (x8221)

 

Performance Activities

  • HOW do I reserve a time and place for my recital?
    Office of Performance Management
  • WHO can tape my recital?
    Audio/Visual Services (Library)
  • HOW do I reserve a room for my recital reception?
    Concerts Office
  • HOW can my friends/family get tickets for Westminster concerts?
    Concerts Office
  • WHAT if I have a question about Symphonic Choir?
    Symphonic Choir Manager
  • WHAT if I need help producing my recital program?
    Arts & Sciences Lab, 
    Public Relations Office

 

Commuters

  • HOW do I find out if school is closed on snow days?
    See inside cover of The Source
  • HOW do I find out if a professor has canceled a class?
    Faculty secretary
  • CAN my children reach me in an emergency?
    ADOS
  • WHO do I appeal a parking ticket?
    Only via this form
  • IS THERE a place for commuters to relax on campus?
    Commuter Lounge,
    Scheide Student Center, lower level
  • CAN I have a locker?
    ADOS