Office of International Student Services Newsletter

Summer 2006

· Welcome to St. Thomas!
· Health Insurance Waivers due June 14

Useful Information

· 10 Things International Students Should Know About St. Thomas

Things to do this summer

· Jun 4 - Grand Old Day
· Jun 30-Jul 4 - The Taste of Minnesota
· Jul 7-8 - The Basilica Block Party
· Jul 8-9 - Dragon Festival
· Jul 21-23 - Highland Fest 2006
· Aug 11-13 - Irish Fair Minnesota
· Aug 20 - The Como Park Japanese Lantern Lighting

1. ID Card
You need a photo I.D. while attending the University of St. Thomas. On the face of the card is a photo of you along with your name, status and your UST ID number. On the back of the card is your library bar code and a magnetic strip that contains your UST ID number and other confidential information required to authorize your access and transactions.

* To get your free I.D. card, visit the Card Office in Room 259 in Murray-Herrick Campus Center.*

2. E-mail Account
*If you have not already, you should activate your UST e-mail account. This is the primary way that UST will communicate with you. It is your responsibility to activate and use it.
You can begin setting up your account at http://www.stthomas.edu/new

3. Murphy Online
Murphy Online is a secure student information system that allows a student to view: Class Lists, Wait Lists, Account Information, Midterm and Final Grades, Unofficial Transcripts, student information, etc.
*You will need a UST I.D. and PIN to access Murphy online.*

4. Jobs at UST
If you are looking for on campus employment for the summer or fall of 2006 there are three great ways to learn about employment opportunities at St Thomas:

*Employment Opportunities webpage: http://dserv.hr.stthomas.edu/studentjobs/
*Job Posting Board: University of St Thomas:
2115 Summit Ave
St Paul, MN
2nd floor of Aquinas H
*Job Line 651-962-6520

*On-campus employment is limited to 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters for International Students. During school vacations, students may work 40 hours a week. School vacations include Thanksgiving break, winter break, J-term, spring break and summer.*

5. Shuttle Bus
Minneapolis/St. Paul Campus Shuttle Bus
A free shuttle bus service is available Monday through Friday between the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses to those with current and valid St. Thomas identification. The bus is for St. Thomas business only and should only be used to commute between the St. Thomas campuses.

SUMMER SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE May 22 – August 12 Monday-Friday
The Shuttle leaves ten minutes and forty minutes after each hour. It begins running at 6:40a.m and ends at 11:10 p.m.
Click here for a schedule

6. Metro Transit
Many international students do not have a car when they first arrive in the United States, and although the shuttle to the Minneapolis campus can be very helpful, it may not bring you to your desired destination. Metro transit, the busing system in St. Paul, is a great alternative mode of transportation.
For more information go to http://www.metrotransit.org/


7. The Box Office
The Box Office & Expeditions offers the St. Thomas campus community and Alumni access to many local Twin Cities cultural, theatrical, and athletic events; outdoor and recreational equipment and outdoor programming and co-curricular experiences (i.e. discounted tickets to movie theaters, Valleyfair, museums, concerts, etc.)
*Located in lower level Murray Herrick Campus Center*

8. Clubs and Organizations
Getting involved outside the classroom at the University of St. Thomas is one of the best things you can do for yourself as a student. With approximately 70 clubs and organizations you are bound to find some groups which meet your interest. Check out the list of all of the clubs & organizations: http://www.stthomas.edu/clubs/more_clubs.htm

9. Mass & Worship Opportunities
Campus Ministry is eager for all students to grow in their faith while at St. Thomas. Students from a variety of Christian denominations and other faith traditions are involved with our programs. On-campus worship opportunities in the Catholic faith tradition for the summer of 2006 include:

• Sunday May 21-June 4
  10:00 am Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas
• June 11- August 13
  10:00 am St. John Vianney Seminary Chapel
  (Northwest Corner of St. Paul Campus
  near Selby and Finn Avenue)
• August 20 & 27
  10:00 am Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas
• September 3
  5:00 pm chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas

*If you are of another Christian denomination or other faith tradition campus ministry would most willingly assist you in finding a place of worship in or around the Twin Cities. Located in Murray-Herrick Campus Center #105.*

10. Academic Support Centers

The Academic Support Center provides:
• Study Skills Improvement
• Time Management Strategies
• Test-taking Preparation
• A Quiet Study Environment
• Access to Internet, E-mail & Microsoft Office Applications
• One-to-One Tutoring
• College Survival Skills

There is also a departmental tutoring list that can be found on the Academic support center’s web page (i.e. Mathematics department- The Marc OSS 235.)

*The Academic Support Center (LIB - LL14) is located in the underground tunnel, between the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library and the John Roach Center and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.*

This list was prepared by LeeAnn Swift, our new student employee superstar!