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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
Milwaukee Community16 Make the most of your visit by getting to know the area
16 | Milwaukee, The Jewel of the Great Lakes
18 | Visiting Marquette
19 | By the Seasons
Resources20 Must-have knowledge to navigate your way
20 | Making the Transition
22 | Tips From Current Students
24 | Tips From the Marquette Counseling Center
26 | Your Personal Roadmap: Parent FAQs
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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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“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
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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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!”
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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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Tips From the Marquette Counseling Center
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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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{ HELPFUL RESOURCES & PHONE NUMBERS}
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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though I don't have health insurance?
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