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6 | Welcome to Marquette

7 | Marquette: A Great Value, Marquette Quick Facts

8 | Heartfelt Testimonials

9 | News and Notes

10 | A Bicycle Built For Two

12 | Residence Resources

14 | Career Services Center

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18 | Visiting Marquette

19 | By the Seasons

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Welcome to Marquette

On behalf of the entire community,

welcome to Marquette University!

As you probably know, Marquette has

a long history within the Jesuit tradition

of Excellence, Faith, Leadership and

Service. We have been blessed with

much growth and many changes over the

years, however, during these changes,

one constant has remained—our mission is

to assist young people in their journey to

become better women and men for others.

Whether your son or daughter has already

begun at Marquette or is about to embark

upon his or her Marquette experience, I

hope you have seen firsthand the care

that goes into creating an environment

of academic, personal, spiritual, and

professional growth. In this environment

your student will be challenged in classes,

in extracurricular activities and by fellow

classmates. We are excited to be a part

of this journey and look forward to the

challenges and successes that lay ahead.

Each year, thousands of students head

to college and many proud parents find

themselves with quieter homes, a little

more time and a world of new experiences.

As the parent of a recent college graduate,

I can relate that your relationship with

your child will change. During this change

you will play an integral role, not only in

your child’s experience but in the entire

Marquette community. This parent guide

will provide you with information about

how you can participate in our community.

Beyond this guide, I encourage you to

engage yourself with the Marquette

Parent Association. The association will

keep you in touch with the happenings

of Marquette while also connecting you

with fellow parents both near and far.

Sincerely,

Roby Blust

Dean of Admissions

Marquette University

Dear Marquette Parents and Family Members,

Marquette: A Great ValueThere’s no doubt that college is a significant investment.

But it’s reassuring when outside sources recognize

that Marquette is an excellent value, especially when

compared to its peers. Consider these stats:

Marquette was one of only 50

universities recognized in the “Great

Schools, Great Prices” category by

U.S. News and World Report for 2010.

Marquette is one of 45 schools

named in the 2011 edition of the Fiske

Guide to Colleges as a “Best Buy

School.”

Marquette ranked 44th in Kiplinger’s

Personal Finance magazine’s 2009

“Top 100 Best Values in Private

Colleges.”

Marquette tuition and mandatory

student fees rank in the bottom half

of the nation’s 28 Jesuit institutions.

Tuition covers approximately 65

percent of the cost of a Marquette

undergraduate education,

and more than 90 percent of

Marquette undergrads receive

some form of financial aid.

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit

University dedicated to serving God by

serving our students and contributing

to the advancement of knowledge.

Our mission, therefore, is the search

for truth, the discovery and sharing of

knowledge, the fostering of personal and

professional excellence, the promotion

of a life of faith, and the development of

leadership expressed in service to others.

Identity Catholic, Jesuit, private

Established 1881

Location Milwaukee, WI

Undergraduate 8048

Postgraduate 3500

Campus Urban, 90 acres

Athletics 14 NCAA Division I

teams (Big East)

Colors Blue and Gold

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EEach year fall admissions team at Marquette helps

new students and their families make the transition

from high school to college life. As students enter

into their time at Marquette we often lose touch.

Knowing this we are extremely flattered each spring

as we begin to receive letters from families we

helped transition into Marquette four years earlier.

Often times these letters reflect how special the

“Marquette Experience” is, in ways that a presentation

or admissions viewbook cannot. Below is one

family’s reflection on their Marquette experience.

It doesn't seem possible, but LeighAnne's

graduation is this Sunday already. RaeMarie

and I just wanted to let you know how much we

appreciate the education that she has received

from Marquette University the past four years.

LeighAnne needed to go to a college where she

would be challenged, find a field of study to be

passionate about, and make new friends. Marquette

fit the bill on all these areas and more. She learned

to budget her time, balancing study and fun time

in a way that made sense. She learned to give back to

the community as she participated in various volunteer

activities the last four years. Perhaps most importantly,

she felt accepted for what and who she was, and was

recognized for her accomplishments in and out of the

classroom. We told her after her visit in October of 2005

that we felt this was where she was supposed to go for

college, and as we look back on that advice to her, we

know this was a tremendously accurate judgment call. As

parents, Marquette has made LeighAnne a more confident,

mature, and well-rounded person who is ready to move

on to the next chapter in her life. We also appreciated the

chance to meet you and some of the wonderful staff at

Marquette during her time there. There is certainly a bond

with other parents that is readily apparent while working

with them on parents weekends the last three years.

In closing, we wanted to let you know what a special

place Marquette University has been for LeighAnne and

us. She may be graduating and moving on, but for all of

us, the slogan will always hold true--"We are Marquette!!!"

Thanks for everything,

Sincerely,

Dave and RaeMarie

Heartfelt Testimonials

College of Nursing

Receives GiftCollege of Nursing students have

about two million reasons to celebrate:

Alumna Vivian Ann Hotuiz bequeathed

a $1.8 million gift for scholarship aid,

the largest donation in the college’s

history. Hotuiz, who passed away Sept.

14, 2009, at age 94 in Tulsa, Okla., was

a 1953 College of Nursing graduate.

The gift is also something of an early

birthday present for the college, which

will celebrate its 75th anniversary

during the 2010-11 academic year.

Discovery Learning CenterIn 2010 Marquette broke ground on

a $100 million engineering facility,

the Discovery Learning Complex.

The goal of Marquette engineering is to

reinvent engineering education for the 21st

century. By focusing on multidisciplinary

teams, discovery learning and engineering

outreach combined with a world-class

facility. Phase one will open in August 2011

with complete build out scheduled for

August 2012. Marquette.edu/engineering

New Residence Hall

Dining OptionsDining Services will introduce several new

dining options in fall 2010. Mashuda Hall

will feature a 1950s traditional-style diner

with booths and a jukebox. Menu items

will include burgers, milkshakes, several

healthy options and breakfast available all

day. McCormick Hall will undergo changes

that will help improve the look, feel and

service of one of the busiest dining rooms

on campus. Straz Tower will begin its multi-

year transformation with a renewed

focus on healthy eating

and more local fare.

Marquette is part of

consortium receiving

$20 million NIH grantThe National Institutes of Health has

awarded a $20 million grant to a

consortium of eight Milwaukee institutions,

including Marquette University, to

create a Milwaukee research metropolis

in which academic and health care

organizations share resources and

staff to advance biomedical research,

patient care and education.

The goal of the five-year funding, awarded

through the NIH’s Clinical and Translational

Science Awards program, is to create a

borderless, complementary and synergistic

biomedical research enterprise in the

Milwaukee region that will accelerate the

translation of research discoveries into

new and improved medical treatments.

“The CTSA grant will facilitate the

continued development of an infrastructure

that fosters collaborative research among

the institutions of higher education and

health care organizations in the Milwaukee

area,” Marquette President Robert A.

Wild, S.J., said. “Marquette is pleased to

be part of the collaboration that includes

sharing equipment and laboratories, joint

faculty appointments and the support and

training of young clinical investigators

in order to advance patient care within

our community and beyond.”

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Reprinted with permission of Marquette Magazine

“It’s designed to benefit mainly the poor,”

says Dr. Lars Olson, an associate professor

of biomedical engineering. Specifically, the

people in developing countries who live

in homes without electric power, rely on

wood fires for cooking and heating, and

account for 90 percent of the more than 3

million annual deaths caused by COPD.

Olson’s trips to Central America inspired

the invention. Five years of dedicated

effort by him and his students helped

refine it — it took second place in this

11

year’s National Collegiate Inventors

and Innovators Alliance’s March

Madness for the Mind competition. A

trip to El Salvador this summer will help

determine its practical applicability.

“The question,” says associate professor

of theology and medical ethicist Dr.

M. Therese Lysaught, “is how do you

get it to that woman cooking over the

wood stove? In many places there’s

hardly any medical infrastructure.”

So Lysaught and Olson teamed up to

do just that, aided by Chris Hallberg,

Arts ’09, a Fulbright Scholarship winner

working in El Salvador. Their idea?

Enlist community health workers in

rural areas. Health workers, community

residents with a modicum of training

who deliver medicine to patients, have

been incredibly effective in fighting HIV

and tuberculosis. Handing someone

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a pill is one thing, however. Determining

the necessity of a nebulizer treatment and

successfully administering it is another.

“The best way to figure out how to make

it work on the ground is to listen to the

local people and let their environment

educate us,” Lysaught says.

The promise of the human-powered

nebulizer extends beyond combating

COPD. It’s being tested in South Africa

as a diagnostic tool for tuberculosis and

HIV. It also may be a more effective and

safe way to deliver certain vaccines.

Olson and Lysaught are excited about the

project’s potential and credit Marquette’s

Jesuit culture for fostering the nontraditional

connections that are bringing it to fruition.

“Bringing theology and engineering

expertise together is unexpected but

can have a real impact on the lives

of the poor,” Olson says. — JS

The human-powered nebulizer is pretty simple. Start with the pedals, chain and

the chopped-off chassis of an ordinary bicycle. Add a piston, flow regulator and

some tubing. Pop on a mouthpiece attached to a reservoir of liquid medicine.

While a health worker cranks away on the pedals, patients suffering from asthma

or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease breathe in through the mouthpiece,

inhaling vaporized medicine deep into their lungs. Unlike commercial models

that use electric compressors to maintain a constant rate of flow, the human-

powered nebulizer doesn’t need to be plugged into an electric source.

Given the population it serves, this makes all the difference in the world.

A Bicycle Built For Two

Marquette brings together

theology and engineering

expertise to advance rural

health care globally.

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Residence Halls

Marquette University’s residence halls

supply more than just food and shelter.

The dynamic staff, specialized facilities

and tailored programs provide each

residence hall with an environment that

ensures comfort and safety. A variety of

specialty living & learning housing options

guarantees that any particular needs can

be met. Marquette’s residence halls are

the perfect complement to the academic

experience.

Specialty Housing Opportunities Include:

Engineering Floor

Nursing Floor

Honors Floor

CommUNITY Floor (Cross Cultural

Living/Learning Program)

Dorothy Day Social Justice Floor

(Service Living / Learning Program)

Activities and Hall Governance :

Hall Organizations

Marquette University’s residence

halls offer many opportunities for

students to get involved. Apart from

just participating in organized programs

and activities, students have a chance

to become proactive through different

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hall organizations. All of Marquette’s

residence halls have hall traditions that

contribute to their special atmosphere.

Late Night & Weekend Events

Looking for something to do in the later

hours? Look to Late Night Marquette. Try

cosmic bowling, late show movies, karaoke

and more. www.latenight.marquette.edu

Dining Rooms

Just think of Marquette’s dining rooms

as high-volume versions of your dining

room back home. With a relaxing

atmosphere and delicious menus,

you’ll find them to be the perfect spot

to hang out with old friends, make

new ones, and get re-energized for

classes or a game of touch football.

Residence hall dining rooms are

conveniently located in McCormick,

Cobeen, Straz and Mashuda halls

offering all-you-care-to-eat menus and

continuous service. Schroeder Hall is a

destination restaurant-style dining room

featuring quick-serve and made-to-order

international fare. In addition to the five

residence hall dining rooms, students

are able to use their meal plan in the

Marquette Place located within the Alumni

Memorial Union and any of the Brew

Café locations. www.marquette.edu/orl

Safety

The Department of Public Safety provides

constant and high quality attention from

thoroughly trained professionals. From

emergency services to secure campus

transportation to a variety of educational

programs, Public Safety offers a wide array

of services. Available at any time on any

day of the year, Marquette University’s

Public Safety Officers ensure a safe

and secure campus environment.

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Career Services Center

a perfect resume and cover letter,

ranging from resume/cover letter

samples and a writing guide, walk-in

hours for resume/cover letter reviews,

individual counseling appointments,

and resume writing workshops.

Mock interviews are a great

way for students to perfect

their interviewing skills.

Job Search Strategies (ARSC 51)

is a one credit course designed

to guide students through the

internship and job search process.

MU Career Manager: Online system

that allows students to search

internships and full time jobs, post

resumes online, and participate in

the on-campus interview program.

Golden Eagle Search: Students

can use this real-time search

and match technology to search

internships and full-time positions as

well as organizations by job titles,

geographic locations, and skill sets.

MU Connect: Career Alumni

Network is a database of thousands

of Marquette alumni who have

volunteered to be a source of

networking and career advice.

Going Global is a comprehensive

guide to international job search,

including international job postings.

Career Fairs: The CSC offers

two career fairs a year (fall

and spring semesters) along

with several virtual e-fairs.

Career Services Center

Contact Information

Holthusen Hall, First Floor

(414) 288-7423

www.marquette.edu/csc

[email protected]

The Career Services Center (CSC)

provides comprehensive career and

employment services for undergraduate

students, graduate students, and

alumni. The CSC can help your son or

daughter accomplish the following:

Select a career path based on

interests, skills, and values.

Explore and research career

options based on majors.

Gain skills through career-

related experiences such as

internships, co-op, part-time

or summer jobs, volunteer

activities, and service learning.

Develop job search materials and

a plan to pursue career goals.

Strengthen job interviewing

techniques.

Research prospective employers.

Make decisions regarding

graduate or professional school.

Research fellowships and

competitive scholarships.

Students are not required to engage in any

activities offered by the CSC. However,

each year students take the initiative and

attend workshops, schedule individual

career counseling appointments, send

resumes for critiquing, practice interviewing

skills in a mock interview, and utilize

numerous resources designed to assist

them in achieving their career goals.

Internship and Job Search Resources

Resume and cover letter writing

assistance: The CSC offers several

resources to help students create


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Milwaukee, the Jewel of the Great Lakes Milwaukee is a magnificent blend of

arts, culture, entertainment, celebration

and fun set alongside Lake Michigan’s

sparkling shoreline. Exciting new developments,

an unbeatable arts and culture scene, festivals

exploring the city’s diversity, and ethnic restaurants

offering the tastes of the world combined with our warm

brand of hospitality to create an unbeatable place to work, live and play.

A recent multi-billion dollar investment

in our tourism product has made

us home to some truly impressive

one-of-a-kind developments.

These include the world’s only

Harley-Davidson museum where you

can see the famous “Serial Number

One” (the oldest bike in the Harley-

Davidson collection) and “road

test” several different motorcycle

models in the Experience Gallery.

Also adding to our already vibrant

cityscape was the arrival of a life-sized

bronze statue of Arthur “The Fonz”

Fonzerelli along our RiverWalk.

The city is consistently ranked among

the Top 25 Arts Destinations by

AmericanStyle Magazine, putting

Milwaukee front and center on the

national stage when it comes to arts

and cultural offerings. Our two thriving

theater districts offer one of the top

symphonies in the country, a world-

class ballet, two opera companies and

cutting-edge as well as classical theater.

There are more than two dozen

museums in Milwaukee adding to

the cultural vitality of the area. The

Milwaukee Art Museum houses more

than 20,000 permanent holdings

that include works by renowned

artists such as Degas, Monet,

Picasso, O’Keefe and Warhol.

Discovery World, the newest

jewel along our lakefront, features

experiential learning through interactive

exhibits and the Milwaukee Public

Museum is one of the country’s best

natural history museums and includes

the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium

and an IMAX Dome Theater.

Our diversity is reflected through

our ethnic restaurants, unique retail

scene and many festivals. During

the summer months along the

lakefront a procession of ethnic

festivals provides a global journey,

exploring the arts, history, recreation,

cuisine, music and genealogy of a

new culture nearly every weekend.

Throughout all of our progress, the

warmth and hospitality of those

who call themselves Milwaukeeans

has remained unchanged. Our

pride in the city is evident and our

enthusiasm is catching. For more

information on all Milwaukee has to

offer, log on to www.visitmilwaukee.

org or call (800) 554-1448.

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Where to shop. What to do. Where to stay.

Visiting MarquetteWe can offer virtual tours,

pictorials and viewbooks,

but nothing can match a

personal campus visit.

Marquette is one of Milwaukee’s

tourist destinations, offering visitor’s

opportunities to attend academic

lectures, view traveling art exhibits,

take in student theatrical productions

and worship in a medieval chapel

that was moved brick by brick from

France. It’s believed that Joan of Arc

herself once worshipped in this chapel,

and you’ll want to hear all about the

legend that makes the St. Joan of Arc

Chapel a first stop for many visitors.

We want your experience as a

Marquette University visitor to be

a preview of your experience as a

Marquette University student. The

Office of Undergraduate Admissions is

open for campus visits Monday through

Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and certain

Saturdays at 10 a.m. You can attend

a group admissions presentation or

meet with an admissions counselor

(depending on the date) and take a

campus and residence hall tour.

Our campus visits fill quickly! We

strongly encourage you to make

arrangements at least two to three

weeks in advance. To arrange a

campus visit, contact the Office of

Undergraduate Admissions at (414)

288-7302 or (800) 222-6544.

school seniors and day shadow visits are

available to high school juniors as well.

Shadow visits require at least three

weeks of advance notice.

Overnight Shadow Visits can be

scheduled Sunday through Thursday.

Day Shadow Visits (classes only)

can be scheduled Monday through

Friday.

Class Visits

This is the best way to see how the

faculty and students at Marquette

interact! Marquette faculty members

love to teach and it shows. Visiting

a class is available to prospective

students Monday through Friday.

To participate in the Class Visit Program,

you may view the list of classes below

and decide which class you are most

interested in attending. You do not

register in advance for the course, instead

we ask that you stop by the Admissions

Office (Zilber Hall, 136 to sign in for

the class and pick up your pass).

By the Seasons

SPRINGCelebrate opening day at Miller Park; stroll through the Mitchell Park Horticultural

Conservatory (the Domes); cruise the cosmos at the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium; or explore

the many jewels along Milwaukee’s lakefront, including Discovery World and the Milwaukee

Art Museum.

SUMMERSmile on at Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival; take a trip around the world along

Milwaukee’s lakefront at the Henry Maier Festival Park with a procession of ethnic festivals;

go cruisin’ on one of the tour boats offering trips along the Milwaukee River and harbor; climb

aboard a floating classroom, the S/V Dennis Sullivan, a 137-foot re-creation of a three-masted

Great Lakes schooner; or take it outside for some fun in our nearly 15,000 acres of parkland.

FALLRoot, root, root for the home team at any number of professional sporting events; nourish

your soul with a stop at any of Milwaukee’s more than two dozen museums; experience

designer boutique shopping in the Third Ward or on Brady Street; or satisfy any craving or

experiment with a new cuisine at one of Milwaukee’s world-class ethnic restaurants.

WINTERChase away the winter chill with a visit to either of Milwaukee’s two lively theater districts;

step into your own personal winter wonderland with sledding, iced toboggan runs and ice

skating in the Milwaukee County Parks; or dive into the city’s rich brewing heritage with a

brewery tour and trip to the Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion.

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Campus Tour

A current Marquette University student

will lead the group on a tour of campus.

Tour highlights include the Raynor Library,

Joan of Arc Chapel, a classroom, the

Alumni Memorial Union, Rec Center,

and a residence hall. Building access

is subject to change due to special

events, holidays or operating hours.

Shadow Visits

The best way to experience Marquette

is through a Shadow Visit, which allows

you to experience academic and

social life while you shadow (get it?) a

Marquette freshman or sophomore.

While on your visit, you’ll attend classes,

eat real (and tasty) college food and, if

you opt for an overnight, stay in your

Shadow host’s residence hall room.

While you’re here, you can also attend

a group presentation or meet with

an admissions counselor. Overnight

shadow visits are available to high

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Making the Transition

RESOURCESRESOURCES

The following information may be helpful to parents, especially

those sending a son or daughter to Marquette for the first time.

MARQUETTE PARENTS ASSOCIATION

The Marquette University Parents

Association was created to engage current

and past parents of Marquette students in a

meaningful relationship with the University.

All parents are members of the Association

which provides a monthly email newsletter,

invitations to special parent events—like

Family Weekend—and access to the

Parents Association website. It's up to each

individual parent to decide if they'd like to

get involved. One of the main purposes

of the MUPA is to establish communication

between parents and Marquette.

To learn more about the MUPA, check out

the Parents Association Web site (www.

marquette.edu/parents). The website is a

valuable source of information for parents,

grandparents and guardians of prospective,

incoming and current Marquette students.

Things to find on the MUPA Website:

Important news and events

Where to call in case of a

family emergency

How to pay tuition online

How to replenish your student’s

Marquette Cash Card

Where to park when you visit

And much, much more!

COMMUNICATION

Email Newsletter: Sign up on the parents

website if you would like to receive e-mail

updates from the University. Members

will not receive more than one email per

month. The information provided will keep

members up-to-date on important deadlines,

upcoming events, and campus happenings.

Annual Newsletter: Look for the annual

edition of the Parents Newsletter in the

mail at the beginning of each school year.

The newsletter keeps Parents up-to-date

on what is happening on campus and

provides an outlook of the year to come.

Parent Calendar: Don’t forget to

check the Calendar made especially

for new Marquette Parents to find out

important dates such as Family Weekend,

Final exams and Holiday breaks! All

parents of freshman students will

receive a free copy of the calendar.

SAVE THE DATE

Family Weekend

Family Weekend is a special time for

Marquette families to rejoin their students

and share the Marquette experience

together. Every year plan a weekend

full of events and activities for families

to enjoy. Invitations are mailed in

August, so save the date and plan on

attending Family Weekend! For more

information please visit: www.marquette.

edu/parents/familyweekend.shtml

GET INVOLVED

Volunteer:

We have a group of Parent Volunteers

throughout the country who get involved

on an as-needed basis. Volunteers

make phone calls to parents of incoming

freshmen to answer questions. Volunteers

also staff College Fairs, host freshman

send-off receptions in the summer - and

as our programs grow, there will be more

opportunities to get involved from afar.

Volunteers who are local can get involved

on campus as "resident experts" on

parenting your student through the

Marquette experience. We have parent

panels at Open houses, Scholarship

Testing, and other recruiting events. Family

Weekend is almost entirely staffed by

Parent volunteers who greet, take tickets,

and work at the registration table. Parents

assist throughout Preview and Orientation,

as well, participating on the tours, and

recruiting new parent volunteers.

Parents Association Board:

Parents Association Board members are

invited to participate in all the Parent

Association activities, but the board is for

those parents who really want a closer

connection with the University. We meet

twice a year for formal meetings. Guest

speakers are brought in to educate the

board on all the opportunities that are

available here on campus. Additionally,

board members serve as a source

of feedback and information to the

University. Parent board members sit

on various committees - such as Public

Safety, Residence Life, and Admissions.

There is not a membership fee to join the

board, but we do ask board members to

contribute to the Parents Fund at a level that

feels appropriate to each household. We

have a 100% participation goal for the board.

The Parents Fund:

Every student benefits from the generosity

of donors. Tuition only covers a portion of

the cost to educate a Marquette student.

The remaining comes from generous

alumni, parents and friends who believe

in the work, mission and students of

Marquette University. The Parents Fund

is a special part of Annual Fund that

supports the student body and programs

that they utilize daily. Supporting the

Parents Fund is the easiest way to make

an impact while your student is here.

For more information and to sign up for

the parents newsletter please visit us

online at www.marquette.edu/parents.


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If you could offer one piece of

advice to the parent of a new

college student what would it be?

“Give your child some space and trust

the University. Your child is safe here.”

“You don’t have to fix every

problem. Sometimes we just need

to vent and then we feel better.”

“It’s totally cool to send care

packages every once and a

while (like every week).”

“Do not let distance scare you. If

your child is happy you will be too!”

What surprised you about your parents

when you got to Marquette and how

has your relationship changed?

“They are actually pretty cool

people and I noticed how much

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they really influenced who I am.”

“They actually missed me.”

“I actually missed them.”

“We have gotten closer and we

see things from each other’s

perspective more easily.”

“I found a new sense of

independence.”

How often should parents and

students keep in touch and how

should they communicate?

“We talk on the phone about once a

Tips From Current Students

Everyone knows being a college student can be stressful

but being the parent of a college student is stressful

too! It’s hard to know exactly what you son or daughter

is thinking and when to step in or step back. We caught

up with a few Marquette students and asked them some

questions to gain insight on what works with their parents.

Here is a bit of what they had to say.

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week or every other week at most.

“Parents should learn to

text, use AIM or email.”

“E-cards and cute greeting

cards are always fun. We love

getting stuff in the mail!”

“My mom communicates

through cookies.”

“My parents figured out how to use

Skype (www.skype.com) ! I love it!”

“Care packages.”

Speaking of care packages what

sort of things are fun to get?

“Food, money, magazines, DVD’s”

“Gift Cards!”

“My mom once made me a mix CD

to get me pumped for finals!”

“My mom sends me goofy

decorations for my dorm room.”

“Laundry detergent, a roll of

quarters, and dryer sheets. When

I got it I realized it had been over a

month since I last did laundry!”


Academic Challenges: Although students

spend less time in class than in high school,

they are expected to complete far more

work outside of the classroom. Learning

how to manage time and competing

priorities is critical in meeting these

challenges. Encourage your student to

take responsibility for his/her learning

process.

Career Decisions: Students may need

time to explore different subjects and to

be exposed to many career possibilities in

order to make a good decision. Making

a premature decision may end up being

more costly in the long run. Encourage

your student to take time in his/her career

decision making process and utilize

campus career resources.

Separation Anxiety: Although most

students are excited about college, the

prospect of leaving the comfort of friends

and family can be frightening. Encourage

your student to get involved in organization

While college is an exciting transition for students, it does

pose challenges that can interfere with student success. The

following are typical challenges students might experience:

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and activities, and provide support

throughout the transition to college.

Identity Development: As a student

develops his/her own values, beliefs and

preferences, it may cause conflict with

the family. Encourage your student to

make healthy and responsible decisions

and respect his/her choices and the

accompanying natural consequences.

More Serious Problems: If your student

is coming to college with a mental health

concern or develops symptoms that

interfere with campus life, direct him/her

to the Counseling Center. Encourage

your student to develop the skills to

address mental health issues. Recognize

that serious problems can be worked

through but this can take time.

Fortunately, Marquette has numerous

services to help students with their

transition to college. The Counseling

Center can help with emotional support

and career exploration. Call (414) 288-

7172 for consultation if needed.

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What are my son/daughter’s

requirements to graduate – will

he/she graduate on schedule?

The Marquette University Undergraduate

Bulletin governs curricular requirements

of all students entering Marquette

University undergraduate programs

during the academic year. This

bulletin can be downloaded at:

www.marquette.edu/rc/bulletin.shtml.

Can I have access to my son/

daughter’s records and grades?

SHARING ACADEMIC RECORDS

WITH ANYONE OTHER THAN YOUR

STUDENT IS PROHIBITED BY LAW

Marquette University is bound to the

Family Educational Rights & Privacy

Act of 1974 (FERPA), which prohibts the

university from disclosing any student's

academic records. Please continue

to read the following statements

regarding Marquette's commitment

to values and privacy as well as the

university's Parental Notification Policy

Your Personal Roadmap:Parent FAQs

OUR COMMITMENT TO

VALUES & PRIVACY

Marquette University has long recognized

its special relationship with the parents

and families of its students. During

the process of selecting a college or

university, parents and students have many

choices available to them: public, private,

religiously-affiliated, independent and

so on. In selecting Marquette University,

parents and students are also opting for

the institution’s values and expectations,

as manifested in academic and behavioral

standards. Marquette understands

that parents often play a central role

in the continued moral education and

development of college students and

hopes to work in partnership with parents

in this essential enterprise. We also

recognize that students have specific rights

and expectations in terms of their privacy.

CONSIDERATION IN THESE

SITUATIONS WILL BE GIVEN THE

FOLLOWING CONDITIONS

the violation involved harm or threat

of harm to self, others or property;

the violation involved an

arrest in which the student

was taken into custody;

the violation resulted in or could

result in the student being suspended

from the university and/or removed

from the residence halls; the student

has shown a pattern of violations;

the student who committed the

violation became physically ill and/

or required medical intervention

as a result of consumption

of alcohol and/or drugs.

PARENTAL NOTIFICATION

In accord with the Family Educational

Rights and Privacy Act Policy, the university

has established the following guidelines

for notifying parents when there is concern

for the welfare of a student, including

serious or repeated violations of the

Alcohol and/or Drug Policies. Additionally,

parents may be notified when there is a

serious concern for a student’s mental

or physical well-being, regardless of the

involvement of alcohol and/or drugs.

Specifically, the university grants to the

vice president for student affairs or a

designee, the authority to determine

when and by what means to notify parents

or guardians when students under the

age of 21 are found to have committed

serious or repeated violations of university

policies related to the possession, use

or distribution of alcohol or drugs.

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS

& PRIVACY ACT OF 1974

The Family Educational Rights and

Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (FERPA)

is a federal law which controls the

confidentiality of, and access to, student

education records. The following statement

represents Marquette University’s policy

relating to student education records.

(Please note that FERPA may contain

additional applicable provisions which are

not referenced in this Marquette policy.)

Effective August 15, 1996, the university

hereby adopts as its policy with respect

to the maintenance, inspection, review

and disclosure of student “education

records” the following, as far as authorized,

permitted or required by FERPA.

Where can my son/daughter go if

she/he is having trouble adjusting,

or just needs to talk to someone?

All counseling services at the Marquette

University Counseling Center are free of

charge for full time students. Part time

students may receive one free session for

personal assessment and possible referral

to other mental health professionals.

Professional counselors offer short term

counseling to students dealing with a

wide variety of personal concerns. Some

typical concerns include self esteem issues,

relationships, perfectionism, stress and

anxiety, loneliness and depression.


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ADMISSIONS OFFICE (UNDERGRADUATE) Zilber Hall, Suite 1361250 W. Wisconsin Ave.1-800-222-6544 (414) 288-7302(414) 288-3764 (FAX)

BURSAR, OFFICE OF Marquette CentralZilber Hall1250 W. Wisconsin Ave.(414) 288-4000(414) 288-4080 (FAX)

UNIVERSITY MINISTRY Alumni Memorial Union, 236 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave.(414) 288-6873 (414) 288-3696 (FAX)

CAREER SERVICES CENTER Holthusen Hall, First Floor 1324 W. Wisconsin Ave(414) 288-7423 (414) 288-5302 (FAX)

COUNSELING CENTER Holthusen Hall, 2041324 W. Wisconsin Ave(414) 288-7172 (414) 288-7598 (FAX)

DISABILITY SERVICES Office of Student Educational Services Alumni Memorial Union, 317 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave.(414) 288-3270

FINANCIAL AIDMarquette CentralZilber Hall1250 W. Wisconsin Ave.(414) 288-4000(414) 288-1718 (FAX)

HELP DESK, IT SERVICES Cudahy Hall, 2931313 West Wisconsin Ave.(414) 288-7799(414) 288-3300 (FAX)

PARKING SERVICESWells Street Visitor Parking Structure1240 W. Wells St.(414) 288-6911(414) 288-5882 (FAX)

REGISTRAR, OFFICE OFMarquette CentralZilber Hall1250 W. Wisconsin Ave.(414) 288-4000(414) 288-3242 (FAX)

RESIDENCE LIFE, OFFICE OFTower Hall, 203(414) 288-7208(414) 288-5108 (FAX)

STUDENT AFFAIRS, DIVISION OFAlumni Memorial Union, 4371442 W. Wisconsin Ave.(414) 288-7206(414) 288-1493 (FAX)

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICEMarquette CentralZilber Hall1250 W. Wisconsin Ave.(414) 288-0200(414) 288-1718 (FAX)

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID, OFFICE OFMarquette CentralZilber Hall1250 W. Wisconsin Ave.(414) 288-7390(414) 288-1718 (FAX)

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICESchroeder Health Complex, Lower Level545 North 15th Street(414) 288-7184(414) 288-5681 (FAX)

UNIVERSITY INFORMATIONAlumni Memorial Union, Second Floor1442 W. Wisconsin Ave.(414) 288-7250

How much does it cost to receive care

at Student Health?

Full-time undergraduate students are

assessed a health fee each semester as part

of their tuition and fees. This entitles you

to unlimited physician, physician assistant,

dietician, nurse and health educator visits.

There are no co-pays for visits. Additional

fees may apply for medications, lab tests,

injections, intravenous fluids, vaccines or

orthopedic supplies and will be discussed with

you at your time of visit. Additional charges

incurred can be paid at the time of service

by check, Marquette cash, Visa Card, Master

Card or bank credit/debit card. The Student

Health Service is unable to bill your insurance.

Term of Coverage

The paid health fee for the Fall semester

covers two weeks prior to the start of

classes and continues through the end of

the year. The paid Spring semester health

fee begins at the start of the calendar year

and continues through the summer.

Does Marquette require incoming

students to have a physical?

Marquette does not require new students

to have a physical exam, although it is

encouraged. Marquette does require that

the Immunization Record, Tuberculosis

Screening and Medical History Form be

completed and returned to our office.

Can I utilize student health even

though I don't have health insurance?

Student health will take care of you

regardless of your insurance status. Full-time

undergraduate students are assessed a health

fee each semester as part of their tuition and

fees. This entitles you to unlimited provider,

nurse and health educator visits. Graduate,

professional and part-time students may also

choose to pay the per semester health fee

Student Health Information

and access services as described for full-time

undergraduate students. Students choosing

not to pay the semester health fee may still

access services at a fee-for-service rate.

What services are provided at Student

Health?

The student health service is very similar to

the primary care clinic you are accustomed

to at home. Our services include:

Primary/Acute Care Clinic

Women's Health Care Services

including annual pap smears

Suturing, wart treatment and

minor surgical procedures

Physicals

Sports medicine including

casting and splinting

STD Testing and Treatment

Chronic disease management

Nutritional evaluation

Eating disorder evaluation

Immunizations

TB testing

Allergy injections

Laboratory Studies

Limited Pharmacy

For more information on Student

Health Service, please visit:

www.marquette.edu/shs/index.shtml

The paid health fee for the Fall semester

Term of Coverage

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