Student Support at Rosalind Franklin University of

Medicine and Science

Accepted Student Visit Day 2020

CAMPUS LIFE

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONNEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

• Interprofessional and program based sessions in May and August to orient all new students to the institution. This includes:

• Meetings with programs• Tours• Introduction to student resources• And More!

DAY OF SERVICE• Day of Interprofessional teamwork serving the community:• Through partnerships with Lake County community organizations• Focusing on Health Equity and Service• An introduction to how your work is connected to the community

PEER TUTORING

• Academic support offers peer tutoring• Large group review sessions• Open tutoring walk in

sessions• Small group review sessions

for students in academic difficulty

LEARNING CENTERS

• Academic support offers Learning Centers, which are active learning focused and made for collaborative practice.

• Participation from students, peer learning coaches, faculty, and Academic Support staff

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

At RFUMS, students with disabilities are welcomes and supported in reaching their full academic potential. Disability is regarded as a form of the rich human diversity that we celebrate as a University.• Visit the RFU Website to find:

• Guidebook for Students with Disabilities

• Communication Guide for Students Nydia Stewart ADA

Coordinator and Director of Academic Support

OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE

We facilitate student learning outside of the classroom• Leadership Development• Student Organizations• Event Management• Locker Requests

•View All Events• rfu.ms/engage• Through CORQ app

• Executive Student Council• Interprofessional Composition• Student Advocacy• 80 +Student Organizations

• Class Councils• Liaisons to academic programs• Elected by peers

• Annual Events• Dance for Diabetes• St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser• Cultural Shows (Diwali, Black History Month

Showcase, Red Lantern)• Color Run• Wellness Week (Led by Academic Support)

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

INTERPROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY CLINIC

• Student-led free clinic• Thursdays from 4-7pm• Over 400 students participate each year

FITNESS AND RECREATION

We provide student fitness and recreation through a variety of initiatives and programs

• Fitness Center• Fitness Classes• Intramurals• Lounges and Game Rooms

FITNESS CENTER• Variety of equipment:

• Cardio equipment• Free weights / benches• Circuit weight machines• Dumbbells

• Open 24 hours a day/7 days a week

• ID card access with waiver• Locker room

FITNESS CLASSES• Free to all students• Student and staff instructors for variety of classes

• Yoga• TRX• Cardio step• Circuit• Pilates• Meditation

• Equipment for use• Steps• Hand weights• Yoga mats• Jump ropes• Workout videos

INTRAMURAL SPORTS• Outdoor and indoor sports both on and off campus

• Soccer, sand/indoor volleyball, basketball, flag football, basketball, badminton, ice hockey

• Disc golf course on campus with Fall/Spring Tournaments• Sign up as a team or individual

RECREATION AREAS•Fitness Areas:

–Outdoor basketball court–Tennis courts–Sand volleyball–Outdoor pool

•(for Woodlands residents and special events)

–Treadmill desks in IPEC lounge

•TV Lounge•Game Room•Reflection Room•Music Room•Nap Nook

WELLNESS

Student HealthStudent CounselingStudent Health InsuranceWellness Programming

STUDENT HEALTH

• Open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm• Saturday 8am-noon

• Accepts health insurance• Same day appointments• Immunizations• Located at RFU Health

Clinics

STUDENT COUNSELING• Free service• Located at the RFU Health

Clinics• Licensed Providers• Confidential

STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE• Health insurance required• Student plan offered• Waivers available with qualifying

coverage

STUDENT HOUSING

On and off campus options available

ON-CAMPUS APARTMENTS–Located directly on campus–Flexible contract terms–1 and 2 bedroom apartments–Storage options available–Billing tied to student account

–All utilities included except electric–Community Managers–Study lounges in each building –In unit laundry included

Amenities:

WOODLANDS ON GREEN BAY

• Preferred off-campus apartments• Apply through RFUMS• Student-friendly leases• 1 and 2 bedroom apartments• Walking path to RFUMS• Community clubhouse• Pool• Garages available• Pets allowed

• Building 7 Only

Amenities:

HOUSING TOURS TODAY12:45pm and 1:30pmMeet in Main Lobby

SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT

• Today• Orientation• “Honeymoon”• OMG• Routine• Graduation Day

LIFECYCLE OF A STUDENT

• Exam Schedules• Scheduled Breaks• Board/Licensing Exams• University Ceremonies

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