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issue date: Dec. 3, 2007

Student Services Update

ALL STUDENTS
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Building Hours Extended during Exams, Dec. 3-19.
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Building/Library Hours Dec. 20 - Jan. 14.
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Library Study Rooms Available
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With finals fast approaching, don't forget that CALI lessons are a free way to help you prepare.
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Fall Exam Information

Honor Code Reminder
Students must complete an Honor Code Receipt before their first examination. Receipts are located in the Office of Student Services.

Exam Schedule
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Exam numbers are no longer available in the examination rooms. Click here for instructions on how to access your School of Law Exam Number.

Exam Attire
Classroom temperatures will vary, and students are encouraged to wear layered clothing.

Exam Weather Contingencies
Information on School closings will be available on the University weather line,
977-SNOW. In the event of a closing or delayed opening, information will be posted
on the School of Law home page as soon as is practical, and students will be notified by
e-mail to their SLU accounts.

Exam Conduct
Respect your classmates when using the building for studying.
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Exam Emergencies
Students who are unable to take an examination as scheduled must contact
Dean Underwood at 977-3326 or underwde@slu.edu before the scheduled time of the examination.
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Students who become ill or are otherwise unable to complete their examinations once started are to contact the Dean on Duty in the Office of Student Services.

Exam Day Instructions
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Examination Policies
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Career Information


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The staff of the Career Services Office wishes every student the best of luck on exams and a very happy holiday season. If you need a break and a treat during exam time, please remember to stop by our office for cookies and hot chocolate. We also want to remind you that the Career Services Office is open and staff is available during exams and Christmas break.

ALL STUDENTS
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Office Hours
Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tue. and Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
and by appointment

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
National Housing Law Project
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Upper Division Student Information
Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Program
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Judicial Clerkship opportunities are still available.
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Second Year Student Information
Each summer the Air Force General Counsel's Office hires 5 to 8 law students to work in its office in the Pentagon.
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First and Second Year Student Information
2008 Haywood Burns Memorial Fellowships for Social and Economic Justice
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International Summer Internship Program
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ABA Summer 2008 Judicial Intern Opportunity Program deadline is Jan. 18.
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First Year Student Information
The Sonnenschein Scholars Program for First Year Law Students
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Upcoming Job Fairs and Networking Opportunities
Thursday, Dec. 27
"Sweet Home Chicago" Reception
(Recommended for 1Ls)
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Saturday, Feb. 2
Midwest Public Interest Law Career
Conference
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Academic Advising

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Academic Hint #10
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Writing and Moot Court Competitions
Please check out the Writing Competitions Link on our website.

Send Your Accomplishments!
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Student Legal Writers' Association
Symposium
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Bar Preparation Information
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Registrar Updates

ALL STUDENTS
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Exam numbers are no longer available in the examination rooms.
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Grades
Grades for first year courses are due to the Registrar no later than noon on Monday,
Jan. 7. Grades for upper division courses are due by noon on Monday, Jan. 21.

Grades will be recorded in Banner as soon as they have been verified.

A list of classes for which grades have been recorded will be posted at Student Services starting on Wednesday, Jan. 9.

So as not to delay the recording of grades, students with questions are asked to contact Dean Underwood at 977-3326 or underwde@slu.edu. Contacting the Registrar's office will only hinder the ability to verify and record grades in a timely manner.

Ranks
Rankings are generally available by the second week in February.

JANUARY GRADUATES
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Transcript Forms
Transcript forms have been placed in your mailbox.
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January Graduates Reception
The reception is scheduled for Dec. 20 at
5 p.m. in the lower level of the College Church.

Please let us know if you are planning on attending the January Graduate Reception by contacting Dianne Morris at 977-2789 or morrisd@slu.edu.

 

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
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Students Missing Official Transcripts or Immunization Records
Students who are missing official undergraduate transcripts or immunization records cannot be registered for classes, cannot receive financial aid, are not listed on class rosters, and cannot receive e-mails from their professors for first assignments. Please clear these holds immediately, then contact the School of Law Registrar at mccaster@slu.edu.

Financial Assistance


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2007-08 Financial Information
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Accessing Account Information
Students who have questions about their account, including financial aid status, refund status, account balance and any holds, should contact Jackie Koerner at 977-3369 or jkoerne3@slu.edu.

January 2008 Graduates
Get the latest information on debt repayment and consolidation by scheduling an exit interview with Jackie Koerner at jkoerne3@slu.edu.

ALL STUDENTS

Students who would like financial aid for the 2007-2008 academic year and have not yet applied must contact their lender immediately to secure funding. Student statements and general financial aid information can be viewed online through the mySLU portal at myslu.slu.edu.

Spring loan disbursements begin Jan. 4.

Last day to withdraw from classes and receive 100% tuition refund is Jan. 25.

Last day to withdraw from classes and receive 90% tuition refund is Feb. 1; 80% tuition refund is Feb. 8; 70% tuition refund is Feb. 15.

Last day to process Spring loans is
March 1.

FIRST AND SECOND YEAR STUDENTS

2008-2009 FAFSA will be online Jan. 1 at
www.fafsa.ed.gov.

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