WELCOME TO UD!
This resource page is designed to help answer any questions you might have as you prepare to spend your first year of college life with us. We have compiled the following list of resources and links to help make your transition to life at the University of Dallas go as smoothly as possible.
If you should have any further questions, please feel free to contact us by phone at 972-721-5323, or via e-mail, here.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
The Office of Student Life
Click HERE for the Fall 2008 Orientation Schedule
Click HERE for the Fall 2008 Orientation Schedule
RESOURCES:
If you have questions about Admissions or Financial Aid, please e-mail the Admissions Office here, or talk to a counselor by calling toll free 1-800-628-6999. You can e-mail the Financial Aid Office by clicking here.
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If you are wondering which classes you should take this fall, or have questions about degree plans or your faculty advisor, the Office of the Dean of Constantin College will have an answer for you. You may call that office at 972-721-5108.
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New 'confirmed'* students will receive a letter directing them to a web page containing information on additional forms required by the Office of Student Life. Somes forms pertain to the basic necessities while other forms assist with a smoother transition to college life. Questions about the forms may be directed via e-mail here or by phone call to 972-721-5323.
(*'Confirmed' students are applicants who have been accepted at UD and who have 'confirmed' they will attend UD by sending in the $400 General Deposit.)
All degree-seeking full-time undergraduate students(except non-resident aliens) are automatically enrolled in a student health insurance plan. Participation in the accident portion of the plan is mandatory and that charge may not be waived. Participation in the annual sickness portion (prorated charge for spring admits) may be waived directly with the insurance company upon completion of an online waiver form. Students will also receive an insurance packet in the mail over the summer that will provide coverage details along with specific waiver instructions for the sickness portion of the plan. Remember, that failure to waive by the fall deadline date of September 20th indicates acceptance of the plan and related charges.
Click HERE to go directly to the UD page on the Aetna Student Health Insurance web site. The links to policy details and the online waiver form are located on the left.
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All new incoming students living on campus are placed in standard double rooms with a roommate. Freshmen are assigned with other freshmen only -not upperclassmen. All rooms have standard twin-size (39" x 76") beds, desks, and closet and drawer space for each resident. Rooms have sinks with storage space underneath, a medicine cabinet, and limited book shelving. Housekeeping service is provided for the common areas. Residents are responsible for the upkeep of their own rooms. Luggage may be stored in the common storage room during the academic year only.
LAUNDRY: Card-operated laundry rooms are located in each residence hall. Laundry cards may purchased from the dispensers located outside of the Office of Student Life in the Haggar University Center. Cards cost $2 and can be recharged as needed. Card dispensers accept cash and credit. Students must provide their own laundry detergent.
For more information on the Residence Halls, or our housing policies, check out our Residence Life webpages.
* Photos of Residence Hall Rooms
* Virtual Room tour
* Housing Policies
* Housing Requirements
* General Information on Residence Life
If you should have any further questions, please feel free to contact us by phone at 972-721-5323, or via e-mail, here.
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Click here for information about the Maher Fitness Center available to all full-time undergraduate students.
The University of Dallas Student Handbook provides students with information on our policies and procedures. All students are expected to read and abide by policies outlined in the Handbook. New students will receive a copy of the Handbook during Orientation. Click here to view a copy of the 2008 - 2009 handbook in PDF format.
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All campus residents are required to participate in the meal plan. New students can opt for the 19 meals/week plan or the 14 meals/week plan in the fall. Only the 19 meal plan is available during the summer. Cafeteria hours are posted outside the Cafeteria located in the Haggar University Center. Meal plans include a declining balance which can be used to purchase snacks and meals in the Rathskeller.
Dining services are provided by ARAMARK. Click here to find out more about the dining options available on campus.
Students who need special diets should contact the Director of Food Services. The director will provide advice or make specific arrangements to see that reasonable requirements of the diet are met. Verbal requests are not sufficient; students with special needs must complete a Meal Plan Exemption Form (available from the Office of Student Life).
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An Accounts Receivable Specialist in Student Services can help make arrangments for tuition management, help settle your balance, or address any questions you may have concerning your latest statement. Please call at 972-721-5144.
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FALL ADMITS: We plan six informative and fun-filled days to introduce you to UD, your fellow classmates, and the rest of the University of Dallas community. An important new stage in your life begins when you arrive on campus, and we want to help you to be as prepared as possible.
Fall orientation begins August 28th, the Thursday before the first day of fall classes.
Click here to view the fall 2008 orientation schedule.
If you have questions concerning Student Activities or Orientation, you may contact Brittany Cameron, our Student Activities Director, by email here or by phone call to 972-721-5294.
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Informative and fun-filled days have been planned to introduce you to UD, your fellow classmates, and the rest of the University of Dallas community. An importatnt new stage in your life begins when you arrive on campus, and we want to help you to be as prepared as possible.
Click HERE for the Fall 2008 Orientation Schedule.
If you have additional questions concerning orientation or student activities, contact our Student Activities Director, Brittany Cameron, at 972.721.5294 or by email here.
The Residence Halls will open for new student residents on Thursday afternoon, August 28, 2008. Please note that new students will be issued keys and will actually stay in their new assigned rooms that night. New students will pick up keys for their rooms in their assigned halls.
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Questions about what you need to pack? Our Supplies and Gear page provides information about what's necessary for Residence Hall life at UD and what's not.
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Students are welcome to bring their own computers with them. Laptop computers with wireless capability are recommended for students who anticipate a semester on the Rome campus at some point during their undergraduate studies. There are no computers for student use on the Rome Campus. Otherwise, desktop PCs or laptops will work on the Irving campus. For PCs on the Irving campus, we recommend ethernet cards and cords for those who want to take advantage of the high-speed Internet access available to each resident in each residence hall room. There are also several wireless hotspots on the Irving campus located in common areas such as the Library and Cappucino Bar for those who prefer wireless Internet access.
The University has several computer labs on the Irving campus for student use located in the Haggerty Science Center.
Click HERE for UD email login instructions.
For more information, visit the Academic Computing website.
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There is one phone jack in every residence hall room. Students share the line and can provide their own telephone and anwering machine if they wish. Local (metroplex)calls are free. For long-distance calls, plan on bringing your own phone card or cell phone. The Office of Student Life asks that students provide a phone number at which they can be reached, whether that is the room landline or a cell phone.
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Are you flying to DFW, but have too many things to carry with you? New students may ship boxes to themselves to pick up when they arrive.
The address is:
Your Name
University of Dallas
1845 E. Northgate Drive
Irving, TX 75062
Just be sure to head down to the Printing and Postal Office located in the basement of the Haggar University Center once you arrive, and ask for the packages in your name. Be prepared to show your University of Dallas Student ID.
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If you have questions about the work-study opportunities available on-campus or other student job listings (including outside employment) please click on below links to the UD Human Resources web pages or e-mail them by clicking here. You may also call Human Resources at 972.721.5392.
ON-Campus Student Employment
OFF-Campus Student Employment
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Our Business Office will cash students' personal checks for amounts up to $200. The Business Office cannot accept third-party checks. We are not affiliated with any bank and do not provide checking or savings account services and other bank specific services.
There is a generic ATM machine located in the Haggar University Center, near the bookstore. This machine is not affiliated with any specific bank so a small service fee is charged.
If you wish to set up an account with a bank, please check out our list of national banks with locations near campus.
Several banks in the area also set up booths in the Haggar University Center during New Student Orientation. They typically have special offers for college students and their families, and students can sign up for a bank account at that time.
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Students are welcome to have their own vehicle and park it on campus.
However, all vehicles parked on University of Dallas property MUST be registered with the University to help ensure the convenience of the vehicle operators and the protection of the vehicle operators' property. Vehicles must be in operating condition with current state registrations, inspections and tags in order to be registered on campus.
FREE registration decals are available 24 hrs per day from the Campus Safety Office located on the first floor of the Haggar University Center. You can complete the registration form online by clicking here. However, you must then to the Campus Safety Office to pick up your parking sticker.
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Students without personal vehicles have the option of using the public transportation system. The Dart system has a bus route with stops at our campus. You can check out their schedule at dart.org.
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For listings of area shopping malls, grocery stores, banks, etc...please check out our Parent Resources webpage. We want to help make your new student's move-in as smooth as possible.
Directions to University of Dallas: Click here for a campus map and directions.
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Several area hotels offer special rates to UD families and guests. Check out our Hotels webpage for a listing of hotels, their rates, and contact information.
Please note that some of the hotel information may not be current. We recommend calling the hotel to verify current rates.
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Click here to connect to the Campus Ministry web pages at the University of Dallas.
The University of Dallas Student Activities and Leadership Center complements the mission of the University by creating involvement opportunities and environments that inspire students to become active members of the campus and community. Working in collaboration with faculty and staff, the Center offers a wide array of educational, cultural, social and recreational programming that foster student learning and development. Click here for a sample of scheduled student events.
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