We hope that your son or daughter will tell you if they are experiencing academic difficulties, but in accordance with FERPA (Federal Educational Rights & Privacy Act) we do not notify parents. An email is sent to each student on probation and a certified letter is sent to each student on suspension. We request that these students meet with an academic counselor, and if your son or daughter would like to include you in this meeting, that would be fine.

We'd be happy to contact your son or daughter, and we'd be happy to meet with the two of you, but we cannot be the go-between.

It is never too soon to begin planning to study abroad! Have your son or daughter start by visiting the great resource center in International Education, 44 Cleveland, to get an idea of the programs and sites that are available

Encourage your student to get his or her name on the waitlist for the course, and also to speak to the professor.

Not all of our general education courses are offered over the 3 1/2 week January term, but if your son or daughter is willing to take an elective course, there will be space available. The J-term also is an excellent time to try studying abroad.

Students officially declare their majors once they've earned 48 credits (typically, in the second semester of their sophomore year).

Lots! If your student visits Academic Counseling (119 O'Shaughnessy Education Center, 962-6300) we can direct them toward appropriate resources, which might include the Mathematics Resource Center, departmental tutors, the Academic Support Center, the Enhancement Program, or the Center for Writing.

Trying out for intercollegiate athletics? Here is what you should know :

• All first year students must have a physical on file with the UST Student Health Service. This physical must have been administered within 6 months prior to participation in any practice, competition or conditioning activities. After the first year, an updated medical history form is all that is required. Physical examination forms can be found at the UST Student Health Service web site http://www.stthomas.edu/studenthealth/onlineforms/default.html.
• All athletes must provide evidence of health insurance. The insurance coverage must have a minimal limit of at least $75,000 and cover athletically related injuries. No student will be allowed to practice or compete in any sport until such evidence is on file with the UST Athletics Department. A photocopy of the front and back of your insurance card should be on file with the UST Athletics Department. UST will assume NO responsibility for the payment of medical expenses resulting from injuries that occur while participating in intercollegiate athletics
• If you need to purchase health insurance or have questions regarding the health insurance offered through St. Thomas, http://www.stthomas.edu/studenthealth/Insurance/default.html or call 651-962-6752. The insurance offered through St. Thomas provides a good option at a reasonable price.
• The following forms need to be on file with the UST Athletics Department before your son or daughter will be allowed to practice. Coaches will forward these forms to you as part of their summer letter or call the UST athletics office 651-962-5982 regarding these forms.Acknowledgement of Insurance form (remember to include a photocopy of the front and back of your heath insurance card); Emergency contact and Insurance Information form; and Sports Participation Agreement form

Work-Study/Student Employment awards are listed on the Notification of Award as financial aid; however, a work award does not guarantee a job. Students need to seek, apply for and obtain their own job. Available jobs are posted on the Human Resources Web site at http://www.stthomas.edu/hr/studentemployment/default.html. Freshmen may begin their job search in July and August, but most students begin looking and actually secure a job when they arrive on campus in September.

It is up to the student to decide how student employment earnings will be used to pay for college costs. Income earned from student employment is available every two weeks in the form of a St. Thomas paycheck, direct deposit to a bank account or as a payment towards a student’s St. Thomas bill. Earnings from student employment programs are taxable income.

For further information visit the student employment website: http://www.stthomas.edu/hr/studentemployment/default.html. Students usually work between 6 and 15 hours per week. The current campus wage range is $7.00 to $10.00 per hour. If the student employment award is accepted, a Student Employment form and W-4 form can be accessed and submitted on Murphy online.

No, it will not. We believe that costs are similar regardless if your daughter/son lives on-campus or off-campus and we do not make adjustments to their financial aid package. Similarly, if your daughter/son lives at home, we understand that you will be incurring costs to maintain them in your home.

If you want to be considered for financial aid from all sources (federal, state and St. Thomas), and types (grants, scholarships, loans and work), you must reapply each year by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Factors such as family size, number of family members in college, income and assets may change each year and these are the factors used to determine a family’s ability to pay for college each year. The application and reapplication is now available on-line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov or a paper application is made available each year.

Health Services is staffed by a full-time RN and Nurse Practitioner and part-time doctors: Family Practice, Internist, Sports Medicine, and Psychiatrist. Walk-in visits are available for acute care needs and appointments for routine well visits and ongoing chronic care needs similar to any primary care clinic. Laboratory services are available. No X-ray or physical therapy availability on campus. Student Health Services will refer to local specialists if necessary. For more information about Health Services: http://www.stthomas.edu/studenthealth/

All students are required to have health insurance. For further information about insurance options: http://www.stthomas.edu/studenthealth/Insurance/default.html.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex in programs and activities.  The university has appointed Dr. Linda Halverson, associate vice president for administration, as the Title IX coordinator to implement the university's efforts to comply with this law and its related regulations, including the invesitgation of any alleged non-compliance with or activity probibited by Title IX, such as sexual harrassment.  Any person who believes that the univeristy is not in full complicance wiht Title IX should contact Dr. Halverson.

Title IX Coordinator
Linda Halverson
Associate Vice President for Administration
Room 120, Aquinas Hall
lchalverson@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-6222

The University of St. Thomas considers our relationship with parents, guardians and families as a parntership.  It is our intention to achieve the following goals:

1. Encourage active engagement of parents, guardians and families in the developmental processes of their students, with attention to their own personal journies as life-long learners and morally responsible citizens.
   
   
2. Provide current information on programs and trends within the university which assist parents, guardians and families in supporting their student through the Parent Resource website and StThomasPARENT monthly electronic newsletter.
   
   
3. Continue intentional interdepartmental collaborations, especially with Orientation & Registration, Family Weekend and Parent Network, to provide a robust service and response to concerns raised by parents, guardians and families.