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Quick Reference Guide<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Student Resources and Opportunities at WCSU<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Use this Quick Reference Guide to locate academic support, take care of university basics, improve your campus life, focus on your health and well-being, or find advancement and leadership opportunities on campus. <\/span><\/p>\n

Question About This Guide?<\/strong>
\nContact the Ancell Commons
\nbudnicke@wcsu.edu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Academic Support<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Academic Support\/Tutoring<\/strong><\/p>\n

WCSU Academic Support Listing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ancell Commons<\/strong><\/a>
\nWestside, Robert S. Young
\nLibrary, WSCB 433
\n(203) 837-8567<\/p>\n

Math Clinic<\/strong><\/a>
\nMidtown, Higgins Hall 108
\n(203) 837-9351
\nEmail: Christofis@wcsu.edu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Tutoring Resource Center (TRC)<\/strong><\/a>
\nMidtown: Haas Library,
\n2nd floor
\n(203) 837-9245<\/p>\n

Writing Center<\/strong><\/a>
\nMidtown, Haas Library,
\n3rd floor
\n(203) 837-8728<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Research Help<\/strong><\/p>\n

University Libraries<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Midtown, Ruth A. Haas Library
\nWestside, Robert S. Young Library<\/p>\n

AccessAbility Services<\/a><\/strong>
\nHaas Library, Rm. 402
\n(203) 837-8225, TTY
\n(203) 837-3235<\/p>\n

College<\/strong> Level Exam Prep (CLEP)<\/strong><\/a>
\nEarn college credit for what you know.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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University Basics
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General Academic Policy & Calendar Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

Calendars and Information<\/strong>
\nStudent Handbook<\/a><\/strong>
\nUniversity Calendars<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Explore Graduate Programs<\/strong>
\nGraduate Studies<\/a><\/strong>
\nMidtown, Old Main 101
\n(203) 837-8243<\/p>\n

IT&I Support or Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 Things You Should know About IT for Incoming Students<\/a><\/strong>
\nIT Support info<\/a><\/strong>
\nIT Help Desk (203) 837-8467<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Assistance Selecting Courses or <\/strong>Finding Your Advisor
\n<\/strong>To find your advisor, check your WolvesNet<\/a><\/strong>, search for the \u201cStudent Success Team\u201d card.<\/p>\n

Registration Issues or Account Hold<\/strong>
\nRegistrar\u2019s Office<\/a><\/strong>
\nMidtown, Old Main, 102
\n(203) 837-9200<\/p>\n

Transcript or Other Forms<\/strong>
\nMany university forms are linked here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Veteran Benefits<\/strong>
\nOffice of Veterans Affairs<\/a><\/strong>
\nMidtown, Old Main, Rm. 101
\n(203) 837-8840<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Financial or Billing Concerns<\/strong>
\nBursar\/Cashier<\/a><\/strong>
\nMidtown, Old Main 106
\n(203) 837-8381<\/p>\n

Financial Aid Call Center<\/strong>
\nWCSU Financial Aid<\/a>
\n<\/strong>(203) 837-8580, Fax 9-203-837-8528
\nEmail: wcsufinancialaid@wcsu.edu<\/p>\n

Struggling with Unexpected Emergency Expenses?<\/strong>
\nWCSU Cares<\/a><\/strong> - Can provide students struggling with unexpected emergency expenses (books, food insecurities, short term housing arrangements, unforeseen financial emergencies) with funds not to exceed $500.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Campus Life
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On-Campus Employment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking for a job?
\nStudent Employment<\/a><\/strong>
\nOr check Handshake via the Career Success Center<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Participate More Fully in Campus Life<\/strong><\/p>\n

Center for Student Involvement (CSI)<\/a><\/strong>
\nMidtown Student Center 227
\n(203) 837-3954<\/p>\n

Student Affairs<\/a><\/strong>
\nFind where to hang out, special programs,
\nand ways to get involved with your
\nuniversity community<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Student Athletics<\/strong><\/a>
\nFind everything from team schedules
\nto recreation and clubs activities<\/p>\n

Culturally Supportive Resources and Campus Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

International Student Services<\/a><\/strong>
\nFind forms and information for
\ninternational students<\/p>\n

Office of Diversity and Equity<\/a><\/strong>
\nResources for undocumented students
\nand information about Title IX and the
\nCampus Response and Resource Team<\/p>\n

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Pride Center<\/a><\/strong>
\nInformation, resources and services
\nfor all WCSU students, staff and faculty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Health and Well-being
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Physical Health <\/strong>
\nHealth Services<\/a><\/strong>
\nMidtown: Litchfield Hall
\n(203) 837-8594<\/p>\n

After-Hours Care<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mental and Emotional Health<\/strong>
\nWCSU Counseling Services<\/a><\/strong>
\nMidtown Student Center 222
\n(203) 837-8690<\/p>\n

TalkCampus<\/strong><\/a>
\nGlobal mental health support network for instant, 24\/7, on-line support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Hotlines (available 24 hrs\/365 days\/year)<\/strong>
\nSexual Assault
\n(203) 731-5204<\/p>\n

Domestic Violence
\n(203) 731-5206<\/p>\n

Suicide Hotline
\n211<\/p>\n

The Center for Empowerment and Education<\/strong><\/a>
\n(203) 837-3939
\nMidtown, Newbury Hall 106 & 107
\n24\/7 Helpline: (203) 731-5200<\/p>\n

Campus Response and Resource Team (CaRRT)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Safety Concerns<\/strong>
\nUniversity\/Campus Police
\n(203) 837-9300
\nEmergency: Dial 911<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Food Insecurity<\/strong>
\nFood pantry @Newman Center<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Campus Ministries<\/strong>
\nNewman Center campus ministry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pride Center<\/strong><\/a>
\nWSCB, 200
\n(203) 837-8800<\/p>\n

Increase Your Well-Being<\/strong>
\nWellness Community Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Advancement and Leadership Opportunties
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Researching Appropriate Majors and Career Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

Career Success Center<\/a><\/strong>
\nWestside Campus Center 300
\n(203) 837-8263,
\ncareersuccess@wcsu.edu<\/p>\n

Co-op and Internship Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Career Focused Workshops and Events
\nJoin Handshake to see the full calendar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Leadership Experiences<\/strong>
\nBuild Your Leadership Competency<\/a><\/strong>
\nFind opportunities to grow your leadership
\nskills<\/p>\n

Hancock Leadership Program<\/a><\/strong>
\nApply for this program to
\nimprove key leadership skills<\/p>\n

Student Government Association<\/a><\/strong>
\nGet involved with campus government<\/p>\n

Kathwari Honors Program<\/a><\/strong>
\nInnovative learning and entrepreneurial
\nthinking in a compassionate community<\/p>\n

Leadership, Compassion and Creativity Certificate<\/a><\/strong>
\nExplore the values of leadership, compassion
\nand creativity<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Study Abroad<\/strong>
\nStudy Abroad\/ISEP<\/strong><\/a>
\nMidtown Student Center 207
\n(203) 837 3270<\/p>\n

Scholarships for Study Abroad<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Volunteering Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Western Day of Service\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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