Campus Resources

Academic Advising    Biddle House
(717) 245-1080
http://www.dickinson.edu/departments/advising/ 

Academic Advising coordinates a variety of resources and academic support services for Dickinson students such as: Faculty Advisors, Class Deans, the Director of Learning Skills of Disability Services, and Peer Academic Advisors. Students who are seeking a peer tutor, or one of the many workshops or one-to-one instructional meetings with a learning specialist to discuss various skills and strategies for academic success should contact Academic Advising.

Ask a Librarian for Help   Library
(717) 245-1397
http://lis.dickinson.edu/Library/Research/libraryliaisons.htm 

The college library is available to provide help with all stages of your research. You can ask for a librarian at the Library Circulation Desk or schedule an appointment with the Liaison Librarian for a specific department. Help answering research questions is also available by email, IM, or phone. Eligible students with documented disabilities who need specialized assistance in utlizing the library should contact the Associate Director of Research and Instructional Services/Library Services at arndtt@dickinson.edu.

Campus Life     Holland Union Building (HUB)
(717) 245-1671
http://www.dickinson.edu/departments/campuslife/

For information regarding campus life, such as student involvement in campus activities and organizations at Dickinson College, visit the office of Campus Life. Staff at Campus Life are also available to assist students with matters related to housing and residential living. Requests for accommodations in the residential environment based on a disability are to be directed to Disability Services (disabilityservices@dickinson.edu) and Director Marni Jones will work with representatives from Campus Life and other campus professionals to determine eligibility for a housing accommodation.

Career Center    Biddle House
(717) 245-1740
http://www.dickinson.edu/career/ 

Staff from the Career Center are available to provide you with information and assistance in making decisions about prospective employment opportunities or graduate studies. The Career Center will also assist you with questions about student employment and internship opportunities. Opportunities for internships and employment for students with disabilities are available yearly. Periodic email announcements about specific grants, awards, internships, and employment opportunities for students with disabilities are sent directly from Disability Services to students who have submitted documentation.

Counseling Services, a part of the Wellness Center     Kline Annex, 2nd Floor
(717) 245-1485
http://www.dickinson.edu/departments/couns/ 

The Counseling Center is dedicated to enhancing the healthy psychological, social, and intellectual development of Dickinson College students. Direct service and outreach programs are provided by professional staff, including licensed psychologists, counselors and social workers, as well as practicum students. Three Board-certified psychiatrists provide consultation and medical supervision. Documentation intended for campus psychologists or psychiatrists can be sent to CAPS@dickinson.edu.

Disability Services   Biddle House
Academic Advising
(717) 245-1734
http://www.dickinson.edu/student-life/resources/disability-services/  

The Director of Learning Skills and Disability Services reviews documentation and coordinates accommodations for students with disabilities, along with providing services for students with temporary impairments. Requests for accommodations, whether for academic, housing, or dining services, are to be made to Director Marni Jones at jonesmar@dickinson.edu. Marni Jones also serves as a learning specialist within Academic Advising to provide workshops and one-to-one instruction on various skills and strategies for academic success. Many of the resources available through Academic Advising are available for all students on campus, and especially helpful to students with disabilities.

Health Services, a part of the Wellness Center
Kline Annex, 1st Floor
(717) 245-1835
http://www.dickinson.edu/departments/health/ 

The Health Center, as a part of the Wellness Center, is available to provide assistance with medical/health related issues. Dickinson College Health Center is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. The Center has developed and coordinated numerous campus and Carlisle Community resources which are available to help maintain student health and treat various physical and psychological concerns. Requests for accommodations in housing or the meal plan based on a medical disability are to be made to the Director of Disability Services, Marni Jones, at jonesmar@dickinson.edu.  First-year students who need a car for medical reasons will need to submit a letter of explanation along with documentation from their health care professional to Marni Jones as well.

Peer Tutoring     Academic Advising
Biddle House
(717) 245-1080
 http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/resources/advising/content/Peer-Tutoring-Program/  

With the professor's recommendation, peer tutors are available for a variety of courses. To formally request a tutor, the student needs the professor's signature on the Request for a Peer Tutor form, available at the Academic Advising desk in Biddle House. Two different forms are used for tutor requests -- one for foreign languages and another for all other subjects. Forms to request a peer tutor for foreign languages are also available in the language offices in Bosler.

Skills & Strategies for Academic Success     Academic Advising
(717) 245-1080
 http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/resources/advising/content/Skills-and-Strategies-for-Success/   

For information about workshops and one-to-one instruction in time management and organizational skills, studying strategies, test-taking strategies, note-taking, reading, and writing strategies, please visit the web site noted above, or contact Academic Advising at 717-245-1080.

Writing Center     Library
(717) 245-1620
http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/resources/writing-program/content/Writing-Center/   

Tutors with the Writing Center on campus are available to assist all students in their writing assignments. Please visit their link, call or stop by the office to schedule an appointment.

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Academic Advising
Dickinson College
P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013-2896
717-245-1080

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