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Academic Advising. At Humboldt State, academic advisors play a vital
role in a student’s education. All new students are assigned an academic
advisor during the first two weeks of classes, and are notified of the assignment
via email. With a few exceptions the advisor is a faculty member in the student’s
major. Undeclared undergraduate and unclassified post-baccalaureate students
have advisors assigned from the Advising Center, until they have declared a major, while students participating in the EOP have
an
EOP advisor assigned for their first academic year in addition to their academic
advisor.
All continuing students must meet with their academic advisor before they
register to get advice on their academic progress and to discuss schedule
plans for the coming term. Students with questions about prerequisites or
the best way of sequencing major courses, with concerns about career or graduate
school choices, or with other issues involving their academic progress are
encouraged to visit their advisor at any time during the academic year. Undergraduates
who have reached junior standing should meet with their advisor to initiate
a major contract in preparation for applying for graduation, and to discuss
plans for their final terms of enrollment.
Preprofessional advising for admission to health science professional schools (including medical, dental, veterinary, optometry, and pharmacy) is available from designated faculty in our Biological and Life Sciences and Chemistry departments. Please refer to the “Preprofessional Health Programs” page in the Academic Programs section of this catalog. Pre-law advising is also available. For details, visit the Pre-law Advising Web site at www.humboldt.edu/~prelaw.
Advising Center. The Advising Center provides information to students, faculty, and staff on general education and other all-university requirements. The Center serves as the academic department and advising home for undeclared students and liberal studies majors, and coordinates Humboldt’s participation in the National Student Exchange Program. Staff advisors work with students to explore majors and minors, discuss short and long-term academic plans, review degree audits (DARS), help with course substitutions, counsel withdrawing students and students on academic probation. The Advising Center is located in SBS 295, phone 707-826-5224. It is open 9-5, Monday-Friday. Visit our Web site at www.humboldt.edu/~advise.
Learning Center. The Learning Center offers comprehensive services that include learning skills and tutorial components to support the academic needs of Humboldt students. The staff provides assistance in study strategies such as time management, test preparation, note taking, college reading, and can help students develop individualized plans to enhance their academic skills. The staff also offers standardized test preparation (GRE, GWPE), ESL, and support for students in lower division science courses. For more information, call (707) 826-5217. The Learning Center Tutorial Lab offers free small group tutoring (available for many lower division courses), supplemental instruction for selected lower division science courses, and one-to-one tutoring for a small fee. Call (707) 826-4266 for tutorial assistance. The Learning Center is located in Little Apartments, House 71. Visit our website: www.humboldt.edu/~learning.
Office of the Registrar. Students can find information and assistance at the Office of the Registrar. Staff provide help with registration, enrollment verification, applications for graduation, transcript request forms, petition information, and clarification on academic regulations and deadlines. Students can make appointments for a degree audit or graduation reviews with an evaluator by contacting the Office of the Registrar, open 8-5 Monday-Friday; SBS 133; phone 707-826-4101; email air@humboldt.edu; Web site www.humboldt.edu/~reg.
Student Support Services. Student Support Services assist those from low-income families who need academic support to complete their education. Priority goes to students whose parents do not have a college degree.
These services, tailored to the needs of the individual, include academic and personal counseling, tutorial help, study skills programs, and assistance with English, mathematics, spelling, and reading. Students may enroll in developmental classes in English grammar and composition, arithmetic, elementary algebra, reading improvement, and vocabulary development.
The US Department of Education funds the program. Call (707) 826-4781 or drop by Hadley House 56.
The Alumni Relations office and the Humboldt State University Alumni Association sponsor activities to promote common interests among alumni and the university. Governed by an elected board, the association holds quarterly meetings, sponsors alumni events, provides scholarships to students, and supports the university’s development. For information, call (707) 826-3132 or visit www.humboldt.edu/~alumni.
Upon graduation your name, address, phone number, major and class year may be used by Humboldt State’s Office of Alumni Relations for development of university-affiliated marketing programs. If you do not wish to have this information used, please notify the Office of Alumni Relations by writing the campus at: HSU Alumni Relations, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521.
The Reese Bullen Gallery (first floor, Art building) and the First Street Gallery (Old Town Eureka) present varied exhibitions and shows. The student-supervised Access Gallery in the Karshner Lounge (University Center) presents a changing exhibition of student work.
(also see Recreation)
Students participate in a wide range of sports through intercollegiate athletics and student clubs. Club sports include, among others, rugby, crew, and lacrosse.
Humboldt's intercollegiate
teams have produced many championships over the years. Five men’s
and seven women’s teams compete within the National Collegiate Athletic
Association. Men’s sports include football, soccer, basketball, cross-country,
and track and field. Women’s sports include soccer, volleyball, cross-country,
basketball, softball, track and field, and crew.
Humboldt State University is committed to providing equal opportunities to men
and women students in all campus programs, including intercollegiate athletics.
Information concerning athletic opportunities available to male and female students
and the financial resources and personnel Humboldt dedicates to its men’s
and women’s teams
may be obtained
from the athletics office in the Forbes Complex (826-3666) or visit our website
at hsujacks.com.
Facilities. Humboldt State has a modern physical education complex with areas for basketball, volleyball, wrestling, dance, yoga, fencing, and archery. Humboldt also offers a swimming pool, soccer and football fields, tennis courts, a modern weight-training room, and an all-weather track. The university’s fieldhouse allows for indoor football, track, or softball practice.
The bookstore,
conveniently located on the University Center’s third floor, carries all
textbooks and course materials required by HSU students. The Bookstore also stocks
a large selection of general books, HSU imprinted clothing and gift items, computer
hardware and software, school and art supplies, as well as food, beverage, and
sundry items.
The Bookstore operates a full-service post office, has a fax service, accepts
PG&E payments, is an add-value station for the C-Card, and will special order
any book in print. The Bookstore houses the University Ticket Office, which provides
ticketing services for all CenterArts and HSU Music and Theatre Department productions.
The University Ticket Office provides copy services, featuring full-service,
self-serve, and color copies. Call (707) 826-3741 or visit www.humboldt.
org/bookstore.
Humboldt's Career
Center helps students plan careers, find employment, and secure career-related
experience while attending the university. The center also assists graduating
students in finding jobs and applying to graduate school. The center is located
in Nelson Hall West (NHW), Room 130. Call (707) 826-3341 or visit
www. humboldt.edu/~career.
Career Counseling. Counselors assist students in defining their career goals and planning strategies to meet those goals. An assessment of students’ aptitudes, interests, and values forms the context for examining occupational choices. Counselors also advise on the qualifications and preparation for specific career fields, such as appropriate academic majors and minors, obtaining related experience, or taking certain elective courses.
Job Search Services, located in NHW 130. help students and their partners find part-time, summer, temporary, work-study, or full-time work. These services are provided year round and stress educational and career objectives. All jobs are posted on-line so students can have access to these listings at their convenience. Students can access these listings by going to www.humboldt.edu/~career and registering on the Career Center Springboard System. Students can also sign up monthly on skills lists for miscellaneous short-term jobs in the community. Career Center staff also help students develop job-hunting, résumé writing, and interview skills. Call (707) 826-3341.
Internships & Student Career Experience Program (SCEP). Through the Career Center’s Internship Program and SCEP (formerly Cooperative Education) program, students gain pre-professional experience in their career fields while earning money. Positions are offered throughout the school year and summertime. All internships and SCEP positions are posted on-line for easy access.
Career Resources Room. The Career Center houses a career resources room in Nelson Hall West 130. There, students find:
Career Employment. The center staff helps seniors, graduate students, and teacher credential candidates plan job-hunting campaigns. They assist in:
Various employers interview candidates on campus, including representatives of business, industry, government, and education. Check the Career Center Web site for employers who are visiting HSU.
Peace Corps Office. For over 25 years, the Peace Corps has supported an on-campus office in the Career Center. Students can meet with the Peace Corps Coordinator, obtain information, and begin the process of applying to the Peace Corps. HSU has had a long tradition of providing Peace Corps Volunteers throughout the world. For information, call (707) 826-3342.
The Center for Indian Community Development (CICD) connects HSU to American Indian communities throughout northwestern California. Since 1966, it has initiated, developed, administered, and collaborated on hundreds of projects with American Indian communities, tribal governments, organizations, and individuals.
CICD strengthens the university’s relationships with tribes by providing opportunities to work toward common goals. The Center’s projects focus primarily on education, American Indian languages, cultural support, literature and ethnographic research, community development, public relations, and policy development.
CICD promotes the social, educational, cultural, and political histories and needs of American Indian peoples and governments. The Center continues to dedicate its staff and resources to furthering these goals.
To contact CICD, call 707-826-3711 or visit us in the Behavioral & Social Sciences Building, room 148.
The Children's Center provides a care and education program for toddlers and preschool children. Priority is given to university students’ children. Children of university staff members are welcomed on a space-available basis. Fees are based on parental income. Call 826-3838 or drop by Jensen House 94.
The Child Development Laboratory offers an educational program for preschool children of students, staff, and community residents. Child development majors (and others) observe the children and serve as student teachers. Call 826-3475.
Over 180 clubs & organizations allow students to pursue a variety of activities. The average Humboldt student is involved in two or more. For a complete listing and further information, refer to our Web site at humboldt.edu/clubs or call the Clubs Office in the University Center at (707) 826-3776. For recreation/sport clubs, go to www.humboldt.edu/~kra or call (707) 826-6011.
A variety of Humboldt State programs present opportunities for direct community
involvement. Community service, through the vehicle of service learning, helps
prepare for citizenship as well as a career.
Service opportunities with substantial academic content may carry academic
credit. Many departments have fieldwork requirements and well defined internships.
The Career Development Center lists internships and volunteer jobs.
The Service Learning Center, located in Nelson Hall West 139, coordinates
efforts to incorporate service learning into the curriculum at Humboldt State
University. Service learning is more than just community service; it is a specific
pedagogy that unites formal academic coursework with high quality service that
answers a community-identified need. The partnerships built between community,
students, and faculty are reciprocal, meaning shared responsibility and gain.
This process of experiential learning and community building includes academic
coursework, directed service, and guided reflection that, taken together, deepen
the experience for all partners. The Service Learning Center manages three
integrated programs: the Service Learning Faculty Development program, the
Service Learning Community Partners program, and the Service Learning Student
Interns program.
The Service Learning Faculty Development program supports the growth of service
learning pedagogy across all academic disciplines with ongoing faculty development
workshops, guest speakers, classroom presentations, matches with specific community
partners, training opportunities, and a service learning resource library.
The growing number of Service Learning Faculty Fellows in each of the university’s
colleges reflects HSU’s strong commitment to the theory and practice
of service learning pedagogy.
The Service Learning Community Partners program facilitates community and campus
collaboration, addresses community-identified needs, and builds community capacities.
The Service Learning Center sponsors two campus-wide Community Agency / Volunteer
Fairs each year, hosting dozens of local community organizations on the HSU
campus to meet with students looking to volunteer or connect with a community
partner for a service learning course. The Volunteer Fairs are held within
the first few weeks of each semester to allow students in service learning
courses (and faculty members teaching these courses) to identify the best partner
for their particular project.
The Service Learning Interns program develops student leadership skills by
allowing students to facilitate campus and community partnerships while promoting
civic engagement. Service Learning Interns support a range of activities across
the “continuum of service” at HSU, from organizing food and volunteer
drives to facilitating classroom reflections on issues of community service,
civic engagement, and social justice.
Additionally, the Service Learning Center is the campus sponsor of the annual
HSU Day of Caring, which mobilizes more than 500 students, staff, faculty,
administration, and community members to participate in a half-day of service
at more than 30 diverse sites and organizations in our local communities. The
HSU Day of Caring takes place on a Saturday in mid-September, and it is an
inspiring day of community connection, often leading to deeper levels of community
involvement for students.
Youth Educational Services (YES) offers leadership and volunteer opportunities through student-directed programs addressing social issues and under met needs in the community. These programs serve children, youth, seniors, mental health consumers, isolated cultural communities, homeless families, and the environment.
YES trains students to become community advocates and organizers, giving them the knowledge, skills, and service learning experience to participate in their community with positive effects.
YES can offer practical experience which:
Volunteers serve an average of four hours each week. For information, visit Youth Educational Services, Hagopian House 91, call 707-826-4965, or visit http://studentaffairs.humboldt.edu/yes/.
Counseling services are available for regularly enrolled HSU students. For a first-time appointment come in anytime during our open hours to complete paperwork and schedule an assessment. Alternately, you can use our “drop-in” assessment system from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (first-come, first served). Students in crisis can meet with the on-call therapist during any of our open hours M-F.
CAPS services include:
Services are free and confidential. Call 707-826-3236 or come by the office, HC 205, located on the second floor of the Student Health & Counseling Building during our open hours (9 am – 4:30 pm). Bring your student I.D. card. For additional information and resources visit our Web site at http://studentaffairs.humboldt.edu/counseling/.
Dining services at Humboldt offer students, faculty, and staff a number of options to satisfy their dining needs.
The Jolly Giant Dining Commons ("the J") serves as the main dining facility for students living in the residence halls. Service is cafeteria style for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday and brunch and dinner on weekends. Special efforts are made to meet diverse student needs: vegetarian and vegan entrées at every meal, a build-your-own salad bar, fresh fruit, desserts, and a variety of snack items. In addition to the J, the Giant’s Cupboard, a convenience store located in the Jolly Giant Commons, is open seven days a week. The Cupboard offers numerous beverages and snack items, frozen foods, sandwiches, and food staples.
The Depot, a food court arcade, serves the main campus as well as resident students. The Depot offers made-to-order sandwiches, a Mexican burrito bar, salad bar, pasta bar, pizza, assorted bottled and fountain beverages, burgers, fresh soups, wraps, espresso, and specialty coffees. Several local vendors are featured and also operate locations in The Depot.
Windows Café offers full table service and a salad bar, and is open Monday - Friday at lunchtime. The menu highlights local favorite recipes.
The South Campus Marketplace is a convenience store located in the Student and Business Services Building at the south end of campus. The South Campus Marketplace offers snacks, coffee, and other beverages, as well as school and test supplies for students.
BSS Marketplace is a convenience store located next to the Behavioral & Social Sciences building and offers a variety of beverages and snacks. Please stop in and see the view out our window!
Meal Plans. Students living on campus (with the exception of Creekview, Campus Apartments, and the Manor) are required to purchase a meal plan. Three options provide flexibility to accommodate individual needs. All plans are a la carte, which means students pay only for what they eat. Purchases are electronically deducted from a student’s account using his/her ID card.
Each meal plan contains a different amount of meal points that can be used at any of our campus dining operations. This provides students maximum flexibility with their meal plans. Students living off campus may also purchase meal plans.
For answers to questions about any of the dining services or meal plans, call (707) 826-3451 or email director Ron Rudebock, rlr4@humboldt.edu; or visit our website at www.humboldt.edu/~dining.
You may be eligible for financial aid while participating in an approved exchange program. Arrangements must be made with the Financial Aid Office prior to departure.
National Student Exchange. Experience life from a different educational, cultural or geographical perspective through the National Student Exchange program. Students apply to any of 190 participating colleges and universities across the nation. Students on exchange do not pay out-of-state tuition.
Consult an academic advisor before applying. Students must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.5 GPA to apply. For a list of participating universities, contact the NSE coordinator, Dana Deason, SBS 295, 826-6229. Deadline to apply is February 28.
Intrasystem Enrollment Programs. See Admission Information Section.
Study Abroad Programs & California State University International
Programs. See Study Abroad Programs within the Campus Community section.
Open University. Enrollment through Open University allows one to sample regular university courses, get a head start on college while still in high school/community college, continue education while establishing residency, or renew student eligibility.
Participants select courses from the regular schedule of classes and complete
an extended education registration form. If space is available at the first
class meeting, they have the instructor and departmental office sign the form,
then return the form and pay
the fees at the Extended Education office (Student and Business
Services Building, Room 211).
Humboldt’s undergraduate programs accept up to 24 units; graduate programs up to eight units. Students regularly enrolled at Humboldt the previous semester are ineligible to register for Open University. Also, regularly enrolled students who are academically disqualified from HSU are not eligible to enroll in coursework through Extended Education for the academic year.
Extension Courses. Extended Education offers (with no admission requirements) courses for professional development and for meeting professional licensing requirements. The office will even design courses especially for the needs of community organizations.
Courses range from teacher skill enhancement to organic gardening, from music to computers, from Travelearn to a foreign language. Register and pay fees at the Extended Education office, Student and Business Services Building. For the coming semester’s extension bulletin, call (707) 826-3731
Associated Students. A student who pays the student body fee is a voting member of the Associated Students (AS), eligible to hold office in student government, serve on university committees, participate in club activities, and receive student discounts.
Students are represented by the Associated Students Council (ASC). Its members
include three representatives from each of Humboldt’s three colleges,
two undeclared representatives, and a graduate student representative. Terms
are for one year. Each spring, students elect the 12 representatives, a president,
and three vice presidents.
The ASC is committed to “furthering the educational, social, and cultural
interests of Humboldt students, as well as ensuring the protection of student
rights and interests.”
One chief ASC responsibility is administering the annual budget, derived from
student fees. More than 20 programs receive funds from the Associated Students,
including the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology, campus recycling, the
children’s center, club support, drop-in recreation, and the multi-cultural
center. ASC also provides travel funds to clubs and grants for on-campus events.
The ASC meets regularly in open session. To become involved, drop by the Associated
Students office in the south lounge of the University Center, or call 826-4221.
Serving on Committees. Fifty university committees have students
as voting members. To serve on a committee, contact the AS office early in
the semester. The committee structure handbook published by the AS lists committee
openings.
Student
Health Center is an accredited outpatient clinic staffed by physicians,
nurse practitioners, and other health professionals who provide basic health
care services to currently enrolled students.
1. Diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injuries;
2. Reproductive health services;
3. Immunizations;
4. Health education;
5. Pharmacy, laboratory, and X-ray;
6. Limited elective services, such as psychiatric consultation, physical examinations for employment and participation in athletics and travel abroad (added fees for these services);
7. Referral to outside medical specialists and facilities for complex and chronic
health problems.
Services not available include: dental and vision care and long-term care of
chronic illnesses and conditions (such as psychiatric care).
The Health Center strongly recommends that students have supplemental health
insurance for services beyond the scope of the Health Center, such as
emergency room care, ambulance service, hospitalization, and outside specialist
care. A
student insurance plan is available through the Associated Students Business
Office ((707) 826-3771). Students who do have insurance are advised to check
with their carriers to determine the coverage of their plan while they are at
HSU.
Immunizations
Measles and rubella (MR, MMR) and hepatitis B immunizations are available to eligible students who are required to have these immunizations as
a condition of enrollment (see Health Screening).
Emergency
In case of emergency when the Health Center is closed, there is a hospital approximately
two miles north of campus with a 24-hour emergency room. Call 911 for emergency
services.
Chronic Conditions
Students with chronic physical or psychiatric conditions are strongly advised to obtain local care (if necessary) prior to coming to campus, as these services are limited in the community and not available on campus.
On-campus Housing. Humboldt State University is a residential campus. Most Humboldt students come from long distances, and many reside on campus their first and second years.
Life on campus is much more than studying, eating, and sleeping.
The residence halls offer a place to live and learn, make lifelong
friendships, and experience community living. Students get involved in social
and educational programs, serve in leadership positions with the residence
hall student government, and participate in special living communities.
Benefits of living on campus are numerous. Studies show that students living
in residence halls get better grades, are more active in academic activities,
and have a higher graduation rate than the general university population. Another
benefit is convenience. Campus residents don’t have to spend time shopping,
preparing meals, or commuting to school, and they are close to resources such
as the library, recreational facilities, and classrooms. Living on campus is
a great way for students to begin their academic careers.
Humboldt's facilities, located in a spectacular natural setting, consist of
six different residence hall living areas. Each is unique and provides various
options for individual styles and personal preferences. All rooms are
equipped with computer connectivity and each student may connect to the internet
via the campus’s computer network or wireless access.
Redwood and Sunset Halls, known as “The Hill,” are
traditional residence halls. Each of the three-story buildings houses 210 students
in double
and single rooms.
The Canyon consists of eight separate buildings, each three
stories and home to about 50 students. There are singles, doubles, triples,
and four-person suites.
Cypress Hall is a series of suites built up the slope of a hillside. Each suite
houses 7-12 people in double and single rooms and has a common bathroom, living
room, and small kitchen.
Creekview Apartments consist of four 3-story buildings, each home to 12 apartments. Each apartment houses 5-6 students in double and single rooms and has a kitchen, living room, and bathroom.
The Campus Apartments are home to 175 students in a four-level complex. Each apartment has two rooms with private entrances that share an adjoining kitchen. Rooms house either one or two residents and have private bathrooms.
The Manor is Humboldt’s smallest living area, housing 45 students in three-person apartments. Each apartment has a double and single room and a kitchen, living room, and bathroom.
Each residence hall room comes equipped with a bed, mattress pad, desk, chair, dresser, carpet, wastebasket, recycling container, and window covering. Each room is wired for telephone service, which may be arranged with AT&T. Small refrigerators and microwave/refrigerator units are available for rent during the academic year. Students must provide their own linens, towels, pillow, blankets, study lamps, and personal items.
Students living in the residence halls (with the exceptions of Creekview, Campus Apartments, and the Manor) are required to purchase a meal plan (see Dining
Services).
What does it all cost? The following rates are estimated amounts for the 2009-10 academic year. Rates will be finalized and posted online in February.
Single room $5,810 - 6,070
Double room $4,690 - 4,905
Triple room $3,255
Meal plans $3,450 - 4,595
Applying for housing is easy! Once a person applies for admission, the Office of Admissions automatically mails an application for housing. Students complete the application and return it to the address indicated. There is no application fee. Students may also apply on-line at www.humboldt.edu/~housing. Once it’s received, the housing office sends a letter confirming the application. The letter provides further information, including an overall time line for e-mailing of the housing license, room assignments, and opening day. For additional information contact Housing, 355 Granite Ave., Arcata CA 95521, (707) 826-3451 or email them at housing@humboldt.edu.
Off-campus Housing. Most off-campus students live in Arcata. Housing provides information and links to on-line listings of available local housing at www.humboldt.edu/~housing/offcampus. Associated Students provides counseling, advice, and information on landlord/tenant matters.
Humboldt State’s intramural sports program provides recreational leagues and activities Monday through Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons on the HSU campus. The goal of our program is to provide a wide variety of leagues and activities to suit the skill levels of all university students. Participation in the program allows students to meet new people, learn new sports, test one’s physical ability, and just have fun. Sports include softball, flag football, volleyball, basketball and soccer. Special events include disc golf, softball, and badminton tournaments. We also provide drop-in activities (sponsored by Associated Students) such as lap swimming, kayak roll sessions, badminton, soccer, volleyball and basketball. All intramural activities are free for full-time HSU students (faculty and staff pay a fee). For more information please call 826-6011.
The collection includes approximately 575,566 volumes, 1,093 print and 9,415 electronic subscriptions to scholarly and popular periodicals, and extensive holdings of microforms and other material. The Library also has 390,114 California state and federal government publications. Students, faculty, and staff have access to library resources nationwide through interlibrary loan and document delivery services.
Unique to the campus is a collection of material about Humboldt County—both natural and cultural history—housed in the Humboldt Room. The Library also houses other fine collections: children’s literature, maps, audio CDs, videos, and the University Archives.
Research & Instructional Services. Librarians offer reference assistance and provide instruction in locating, retrieving, organizing, evaluating, and communicating information. They offer both formal and informal classes addressing basic library research skills.
The Library’s web page, http://library.humboldt.edu, provides access to the Library’s digital resources that include 160 index, reference, and full-text databases; the HSU Library Catalog; the HSU Journal and Newspaper Finder; and the Library catalogs for many other academic institutions throughout the State and beyond. The HSU Library Catalog also provides access to the full-text of electronic course reserve readings which are available through ONCORES (the Library’s Online Courseware Reserve System).”
Within the Library, students have access to over 60 computer workstations for study and research plus three computer labs with full suites of application software. The Library also offers wireless internet access for those using a personal laptop or handheld device.
Library Media. In the Media Resources Area, located on the 2nd floor, the Library offers a variety of audiovisual materials, including videos, compact discs, and microforms, to support instruction and research in many academic areas. Students can either check out those resources, or use listening and/or viewing equipment available in that area, for self-paced study.
The Multicultural Center is a student-initiated facility/program celebrating both the differences and commonalities reflected in our culturally diverse university community. Through education and advocacy, the center resists oppression and creates a safe place for all university community members to gather.
A variety of programs and services empower cultural groups and individuals. The center:
A round-table of representatives makes decisions regarding activities and projects. They represent 14 campus culture groups: American Indian Alliance; ARCH; Asian Students Union; Black Student Union; Disabled Student Services; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Student Association; INRSEP; International Students Union; ITEPP; Islamic Student Association; Jewish Student Union; MEChA; Women’s Center; and HSU Drum. For information, call (707) 826-3364 or visit House 55.
The Music Department presents active and varied seasons of concerts and recitals. Performance groups include the Humboldt Symphony, Symphonic Band, Jazz Orchestra, Chorale, University Singers, Madrigal Choir, Mad River Transit (vocal jazz), Opera Workshop, Percussion Ensemble, Calypso Band, and Jazz Combos. Audiences also enjoy student recitals and a faculty artist concert series.
If there's a problem a student can't work out with an instructor or staff member, the ombudsperson serves as an impartial arbiter to settle disputes. Students should try to resolve conflicts by talking with the instructor (or staff member) and then, if necessary, discussing the problem with the department chair or college dean.
If a problem remains unresolved, the student may contact the ombudsperson. Advisors or department heads provide the name and phone number of the ombudsperson. Students may also contact the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Humboldt requires all new students to go through orientation. The Humboldt
Orientation Program (HOP) is a mandatory, on-campus program that is offered prior to the spring and fall semesters. HOP acquaints new students and their parents, families, and guests with the university and surrounding community.
Eligible transfer students may be given the option to go through an online orientation.
New students meet with advisors from their major departments and attend peer groups (led by highly-trained student counselors) designed to orient them to Humboldt’s academic regulations and degree requirements. They register for classes and tour the campus and community. They also get to know other new students and discuss college life through social events and outdoor adventures.
For families of new students, HSU’s family and guest orientation offers tours, receptions, meetings with academic representatives, and special workshops to address “letting go” issues.
Detailed information is mailed to all admitted applicants. Contact HOP at 707-826-3510, Nelson Hall East 207, or online at
www.humboldt.edu/firstyear.
Many students, living on campus or off, get around without a car. Because parking is at a premium, commuting to campus is often easier for those who walk, bicycle, or ride the bus.
Except for parking meters, campus parking requires a permit, purchased by the semester or the day. See “Fees at Humboldt State University” for dollar amounts.
Visitors may obtain a parking permit from the drive-up window service at the Parking Booth located on the north end of Rossow Street. Parking permit dispensers are also located in the parking lots at Harpst and Rossow Streets, 14th and Union Streets, and 17th and Union Streets. One additional permit dispenser is located in the Library parking lot but doesn’t begin operating until 4:30 PM, as this is a “Staff Only” lot until 5:00 PM. Semester-long parking permits for motorcycles and mopeds are only one quarter of the cost of automobile permits.
(also see Art, Music, or Theatre, Film & Dance)
CenterArts. Humboldt State’s performing arts presenter, is hailed as the region’s most exciting arts organization. People on the North Coast can fill their nights with the inspiration and excitement of live music, theatre, and dance.
High quality professional performances by nationally-recognized artists encompass the classical, the traditional, the contemporary, and the experimental. World-class entertainers such as Lyle Lovett, Jane Goodall, Maya Angelou, Wynton Marsalis, and Stomp have performed and given workshops for students and the public. Students receive discounted tickets, opportunities to meet the performers, and the rare experience of enjoying urban arts experiences in a rural setting.
CenterArts (www.humboldt.edu/~carts) publishes an annual brochure describing the season’s selection of art events. Newsletters and calendars are mailed throughout the year. To join the mailing list, call (707) 826-4411.
Community Events. Humboldt County is rich in cultural activity, with performances and exhibits throughout the county each month. The Dell’Arte Players, an international touring company, is based in nearby Blue Lake. Community actors have established theatre companies in Arcata, Eureka, and Ferndale. Local musicians play to fans of classical, rock, jazz, and folk music, while art exhibits, craft fairs, and cultural festivals abound year round.
Humboldt State's University Police strive to maintain a safe and secure environment for the Humboldt State community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The professionally trained staff protects life and property. It oversees crime prevention, multihazard emergency planning, general security, and parking administration and enforcement. Its duties also include criminal and traffic investigation, law enforcement, escorts of valuables and equipment, reporting of safety hazards, assistance to motorists, and assistance to other law enforcement and social service agencies.
Crimes and incidents posing threats to the campus community are communicated by way of electronic messaging and web-based communication, crime alert bulletins posted throughout campus, the campus newspaper, the campus radio station, newsletters, and through appropriate meetings. The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 established a minimum standard for disclosure of crime statistics, found in The Fine Print section of this catalog.
The award-winning student newspaper, The Lumberjack, is published weekly by students. Students in any major may learn journalism, editing, photography, layout/design, and advertising by working on the paper. The Lumberjack also publishes an online edition each week. University credit is offered along with practical experience.
The Lumberjack has won more than two dozen California Newspaper Publishers' Association awards in the past 20 years, including being named best college newspaper in the state six times. It has also won several Society of Professional Journalists awards.
Osprey magazine, published each semester by students in journalism, includes feature-length articles on various subjects and color or black-and-white photography.
English students annually publish Toyon, a high-quality book of the poetry and prose of student and community writers. It includes occasional photos and drawings plus the winner and other entries in the annual Raymond Carver Short Story Contest (honoring an alumnus and one of America's great short-story writers).
Humboldt's alumni appear in the Humboldt Stater, published by University Advancement. Feature-length articles plus briefs about alumni and campus activities are included in this award-winning magazine. For a free copy call (707) 826-5101.
Center Activities Magazine, printed every semester, is a comprehensive catalog of rec-reation and leisure programs offered through Center Activities. For a free copy call 826-3357.
The Humboldt Journal of Social Relations is a nationally-refereed interdisciplinary journal. The journal offers access to and involvement in current social science research. Recent issues have focused on world-systems analysis, international race relations, emotions, and criminology. Upcoming issues will contain research on African America, Chicano labor studies, Native Americans, international negotiations, and AIDS.
KHSU-FM. Humboldt State provides regional broadcast service to the Redwood Coast through its public radio station, KHSU-FM.
Since its small beginnings in 1960, KHSU has evolved into a major broadcast facility, providing service from northern Mendocino County to southern Oregon. The station is acclaimed for its diversified programming: talk shows, news, overseas reports, debates, radioplay dramas, and music ranging from classical to rock.
Newcomers to the area are pleased to find many of their favorite programs
from National Public Radio and other national programs in the fine arts and
public
affairs.
KHSU also broadcasts a wide variety of programs locally produced by staff,
students, and volunteers (involving the coordinated activity of over 130 people).
Programs are selected on the basis of quality and service to the community.
Programming standards reflect a continuing commitment to excellence in public
broadcasting.
KHSU-FM helps Humboldt pursue its goals of academic excellence by providing
training facilities, internships, and on-air experience for students. Professional
staff serve as guest lecturers and work side-by-side with students in practical
situations.
KHSU-FM, 90.5 MHz, is licensed to Humboldt State University and affiliated
with the National Public Radio, Public Radio International, The National Federation
of Community Broadcasters, California Public Radio. Studios are on the third
floor of the theatre arts building. Offices are in Wagner House 73. A live Internet
audio stream is available at www.khsu.org.
KRFH-AM. The campus carrier-current station, KRFH-AM 610, fully prepares students to apply mass communication principles, regulations, laws, and personal skills in radio. Entirely student operated, KRFH offers an additional outlet for journalism students to pre-sent radio newscasts and public affairs programming. KRFH students also program for, and participate in, KHSU.
Center Activities. This University Center program offers a variety of recreational opportunities and services for the university community including the Student Recreation Center, the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, outdoor adventures, aquatics programs, certification courses, and leisure activities.
The HSU Student Recreation Center offers a full range of fitness equipment, weight training facilities, an indoor climbing wall and a large multiuse indoor turf field. Detailed information on hours of operation, policies and fees are available at www.humboldt.edu/~src.
The Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center is located next to the Adorni Center on Eureka’s waterfront. The Aquatic Center’s purpose is to provide recreation and education opportunities for the HSU campus & local community and to host various events which will enrich the opportunity for off-campus activities. Future programs will include boating safety classes, extended education classes, special events, Center Activities leisure and aquatic classes, after-school programs, an aquatic based environmental education program and crew team athletic training and practice facilities. More information is available at www.humboldt.edu/~hbac.
The Center Activities Outdoor Center, located in the University Center’s South Lounge, is open Monday through Friday. The Outdoor Center includes course registration services, an equipment rental department, consignment area, an outdoor resource/reference library for outdoor activities on the North Coast, and concession area.
The Outdoor Adventure and Aquatic Programs offer seasonal classes in backpacking sailing, kayaking, surfing as well as various other outdoor activities. These experiential outings take place in our local mountains and waterways. The services provided by Center Activities are designed to foster student interest and involvement in Humboldt County’s outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities. No experience is required for most activities unless otherwise listed. Whether one is a beginner or an experienced outdoors person, Center Activities has an adventure for you. These courses provide an opportunity to meet new friends, learn new skills, and have lots of fun. Center Activities can provide assistance with planning group outings for interested groups or clubs. Activity choices include rafting, surfing, sea kayaking tours and rock climbing adventures. Group rentals are also possible.
The Leisure Activities program offers music, dance, self-development, language, martial arts, and skills acquisition, to name a few. The leisure activities offered are intended for personal enrichment and skill acquisition. A variety of programs are offered which accommodate many interests and skill levels. Certification courses include EMT-I, Wilderness First Responder, CPR and First Aid and Swiftwater Rescue.
For a complete listing of classes and services please call 707-826-3357 or go online: www.humboldt.edu/~cntract.
Intramurals and Sports Clubs. Students can get involved on campus and meet new people by joining other students on intramural recreational sport teams in volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball and football. Also, if you are interested in more competitive sports, try our sport club program that offers lacrosse, rugby, crew, and ultimate to name a few. The Recreational Sports office is in the Student Recreational Center (SRC), room172. Call us at 826-6011 for our current semester schedule.
The mission of the award winning Campus Recycling Program is waste reduction, waste prevention,
and education on our campus and in the surrounding community. CRP engages in
recyclable material collections, composting programs, environmental education,
waste prevention training, and environmentally sound product procurement policies.
CRP provides a means for students to take responsibility for the waste they
generate and to make a positive contribution to the quality of their environment.
Students involved in CRP design and administer programs to benefit the entire
student body. When these students leave the university, the leadership and
initiative they have developed become valuable assets.
In nearly three decades, Humboldt State’s waste reduction efforts have
grown from a small office-paper recycling program into a model program that
diverts approximately 60% of its waste from the landfill. Glass, aluminum,
tin, five types of paper, and #1 and #2 plastic bottles are recycled in more
than 350 containers located across the campus. CRP also sponsors yearly collection
events for phone books, textiles, books, and other reusable items.
The Campus Recycling Program’s excellent example has netted a bevy of
awards, including selection by the California Integrated Waste Management Board
as a model waste reduction campus for the CSU system. To find out more, visit
the website www.humboldt.edu/~recycle or call 826-4162.
More and more college students are not entering right out of high school. Over 1/3 of Humboldt's student body is 25 or older. Humboldt is well prepared to assist nontraditional students in their college experience.
The Over-60 Program enables California residents over 60 to register for classes (for a nominal fee) and work on degrees. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information.
The Office of Admissions, 826-4402, offers advising services for reentry students seeking admission to Humboldt. Already-enrolled reentry students should seek the guidance of the advisors assigned from within their departments. They can also obtain advice from the university’s Advising Center in SBS 295, (707) 826-5224.
Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary. At the edge of Humboldt Bay are 229 acres of city- and state-owned sanctuary with an interpretive center that benefit students in wildlife, biology, environmental resources engineering, botany, fisheries, and natural resources interpretation. Projects at the site include: a cogeneration system using methane digesters; natural wastewater treatment processes; and an aquaculture program devoted to riparian and wetland restoration and to rearing salmon, trout, and oysters in treated wastewater.
Art Foundry. The university’s art foundry is one of the largest on the West Coast. Almost 4000 pounds of bronze is poured each year. With each event, crowds gather to watch the fascinating molten flow. Students in the metal sculpture program learn sand mold and ceramic shell techniques for the lost-wax process of casting bronze or aluminum sculptures. The foundry offers excellent metal sculpture equipment, including welders and cutters for metal fabrication. Humboldt’s broader sculpture curriculum encourages creativity through a variety of materials, including laminated paper, stone, plastics, wood, and found objects.
Biological Sciences Greenhouse. Humboldt State’s splendid greenhouse contains plant specimens from more than 175 families—one of the most diverse collections in California. Individual rooms, ranging from a desert room to a fern room, offer students a unique opportunity to study the world’s plant life in one setting.
Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research. Humboldt State supports an institutional review board (IRB) in compliance with federal regulations to enable students and faculty to conduct research using human subjects. The IRB’s function is to protect research subjects, including student volunteers, from risks of physical, psychological, or social harm. The IRB promotes the human rights and dignity of research subjects by providing voluntary, informed consent and risk/benefit analysis of research proposals. All research involving human subjects must be reviewed and approved for safety before recruitment of subjects may begin.
Human subjects research includes, among other categories, surveys, interviews, observations of public behavior, psychological research, social research, and physiological research. This applies to all research conducted at Humboldt State, using university facilities, by employees, students, or other persons otherwise affiliated with the university, or using university employees or students as subjects. This policy applies to the university and its auxiliaries. For further information, contact the Office for Research and Graduate Studies, 826-3949.
An IRB tutorial is available through Moodle. It is recommended that all principal investigators complete the IRB tutorial before submitting an IRB proposal.
Computer Access. Students can access personal computers from numerous sites on campus. Interdisciplinary labs have Macintosh and/or PC computers, and are available for use by classes, students, and faculty. These labs offer a large suite of industry-standard software applications, plus programming languages and databases. In addition, many academic departments have computer labs that offer software specific to their discipline.
All HSU students are provided personal email, file storage, and Web accounts on the campus network. A computer Help Desk is available for walk-in (Library 120), call-in (826-HELP), and email (help@humboldt.edu) support. Wireless network access is available across most of the campus.
Dunes Preserve. Students find instructional and research opportunities in a protected ecosystem at the 300-acre Lanphere Dunes Preserve, part of the Humboldt Wildlife Refuge. The dunes, bounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Mad River Slough, contain rare natural habitats of the California coast.
Earthquake Education. Students and faculty working with the Humboldt Earthquake Education Center take an active role in studying local and regional earthquakes. Both science and nonscience majors help prepare and disseminate information through publications, workshops, the Humboldt Earthquake Hotline, 707-826-6020, and the Internet at www.humboldt.edu/~geodept/earthquakes/eqk_info.
Energy Research Center. The Schatz Energy Research Center develops technologies for a clean and renewable hydrogen economy. These technologies include making hydrogen from solar energy (solar electrolysis) and regenerating electricity from hydrogen (in fuel cells).
SERC’s fuel-cell power systems, among the most successful in the country,
allow the use of solar energy even when the sun doesn’t shine. They are
safe and clean—their only by-product is pure water—and their electricity
can power vehicles, appliances, or even homes or businesses. The lab has produced
the world’s only solar hydrogen/fuel cell facility as well as America’s
first fuel cell-powered car.
The Schatz Energy Research Center was founded in 1989 with a generous grant
from Dr. L.W. Schatz. The center’s staff consists of 15 professional
engineers and scientists, mostly graduates of Humboldt’s engineering
program. Projects range in size from small local initiatives to multimillion-dollar,
government-funded programs.
At the university’s Telonicher Marine Lab, SERC produced the nation’s
first functioning solar hydrogen/fuel cell system to power the lab’s
fish tank air compressor. For the City of Palm Desert, SERC designed, fabricated,
and installed fuel-cell power systems for a fleet of vehicles along with the
nation’s largest solar hydrogen generation and dispensing station, capable
of refueling the Palm Desert fleet.
Other projects include creating portable fuel-cell systems for remote power
(for a Yurok tribal telecommunications repeater site, for instance, and for
residential
applications in Alaska) and a wide range of educational projects.
Fish Hatchery. Humboldt is one of the few universities with an on-campus fish hatchery. The hatchery recirculates 900 gallons of water each minute. Fish-rearing facilities include an earthen brood pond, concrete raceways, circular ponds, fiberglass circular tanks, and hatching troughs. Students rear trout from the egg through to brood stock. Grown fish are used for classroom instruction and research by both undergraduate and graduate students.
Coopertive Fish Research Unit. The only one of its kind in the state, the California Cooperative Fish Research Unit conducts research on fish and their habitats in response to state, regional, and national needs. The Unit supports graduate students who work on fisheries problems as part of their degree and provides research opportunities to undergraduate students. The Unit is a cooperative effort of the university, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the U. S. Geological Survey. To learn more, visit the Unit at Wildlife & Fisheries Bldg., Room 212 or call 707-826-3268.
Forests, University. Humboldt State has two forests dedicated to the educational and research needs of the students and faculty.
The L.W. Schatz Demonstration Tree Farm was donated to the university (along with an endowment) as a classroom and laboratory. In this 385-acre mixed-species forest, about 25 miles east of campus, research focuses on the needs of the small landowner.
The Freshwater Forest, a coastal conifer forest owned by Humboldt Redwood Company, is used as a teaching facility through the generosity of the owner. The 300-acre tract, seven miles south of campus, is excellent for studying local conifers.
Game Pens. Students receive firsthand experience with wildlife at the campus game pens. The facility features a huge flight cage where animals move with much freedom. It also has waterfowl ponds and several large holding pens.
Human Performance Laboratory. Laboratory. Humboldt’s laboratory
is a resource center for those wanting a baseline assessment of their health.
At the same time, the lab trains students in exercise science/wellness management.
From athletes with an Olympic fitness agenda to persons with special conditions
(arthritis, asthma, heart problems, pregnancy)—everyone can benefit from
the laboratory’s resources. A battery of tests profile the blood, analyze
dietary nutrition, and gauge body composition and aerobic fitness. State-of-the-art
equipment, such as the lactate analyzer, advances graduate research and puts
Humboldt on the map in human performance technology.
Library. See its own heading under Campus Community.
Marine Laboratory. Marine Laboratory. In the coastal town of Trinidad, 11 miles north of campus, students in fisheries biology, oceanography, geology and the biological sciences take classes and conduct research at the Telonicher Marine Laboratory.
The Lab includes a circulating seawater system, lecture rooms, several
research labs, a computer lab, and various kinds of microscopes and instrumentation
for faculty and student use. Nearby Trinidad and Humboldt Bays and the Pacific
Ocean provide rocky and sandy intertidal and subtidal habitats for further
study.
The Lab is open for visitors from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week and from noon to 4 p.m. on weekends when HSU is in session. Local fishes and invertebrates are on display, and there is a simulated tide pool area containing invertebrates that may be touched. For more information, call 707-826-3671. To schedule group tours, call the Marine Naturalist at 707-826-3689.
Marine Wildlife Care Center. The center operates both as a training complex for students in the wildlife program and as a regional rescue center for marine birds injured as a result of oceanic oil spills. The 4500-square-foot facility serves the coastal region from Point Arena to the Oregon border.
Music Ensemble Library. The music ensemble library houses over 14,000 titles, including roughly 1,000 pieces each for orchestra, symphonic band, jazz ensemble, and mixed chorus. In addition, there are two separate collections of chamber music, one owned by HSU and one co-owned by the Humboldt Chamber Music Workshops, that have been serviced by the library for over 50 years. These combined collections number over 8,700 and include most standard chamber music works as well as many non-standard and/or out-of-print works which are difficult to obtain elsewhere.
Natural History Collections. Humboldt State maintains some of the most important collections of plants and animals in the Pacific Northwest. Most of these collections are the only ones of their kind between central California and northern Oregon. Each collection is available to qualified undergraduate and graduate students.
The University Herbarium,largest in the CSU system, contains over 190,000 specimens of algae, fungi, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms, and flowering plants. It stores reprints, monographs, and floras.
The Forestry and Range Herbarium is national in scope and supports the instructional programs in those areas.
The Marine Invertebrates Collection focuses on invertebrates from central to northern California. Approximately 1,000 species are represented by over 5,000 specimens.
The Fisheries Collection, largest in the CSU and fourth largest in California, contains approximately 46,000 specimens. The focus is on the freshwater and marine fishes of the Pacific Northwest, but it also has representatives of groups worldwide.
The Wildlife Museum s the primary regional repository for birds. It contains about 14,000 specimens, including birds, nests and eggs, and mammals. Its scope is worldwide and includes specimens collected in the late 1800s and extinct, rare, and endangered species.
The Vertebrate Museum houses approximately 8,000 mammal specimens with worldwide representation. Additionally, about 1,500 amphibian and reptile specimens are maintained. The mammal collection is accredited by the American Society of Mammalogists and the museum is part of the federal Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
Click here for information on the university's fine Natural History Museum.
Observatory. Astronomy students take a bus up Fickle Hill in Arcata to use the university observatory. It is located only 10 miles from campus but over 2,000 feet above sea level. Far from city lights, the site has two observatory buildings, housing two 14-inch telescopes and six 8-inch telescopes. Students go far beyond textbook photos in observing stars, planets, and galaxies.
Seagoing Vessels. Biology, fisheries, geology, oceanography, and wildlife classes use the university’s 90-foot, 143-ton research vessel, the Coral Sea, for field trips to support both undergraduate/graduate instruction and advanced undergraduate and graduate research. Besides the Coral Sea, a number of smaller watercraft are used for instructional and research purposes.
Wildlife Refuge. The Wright Wildlife Refuge is a 5.5 acre parcel on the eastern edge of Eureka, jointly managed by the Humboldt Area Foundation and the Wildlife Department. Ms. Wright’s endowment supports wildlife management, research, and education on the refuge. The area provides many opportunities for independent research by Humboldt State students. Students also participate in a bird-banding program ongoing on the site.
There are many opportunities for students at Humboldt State University to study abroad for a year, a semester, or the summer and receive academic credit. Students are advised to attend one of the informational meetings held throughout the year where they can learn about the various programs available to them. For information, contact Penelope Shaw at (707) 826-3942 or pjs25@humboldt.edu, or visit the Web site at www.humboldt.edu/~goabroad. The Study Abroad Office is located in Siemens Hall 129.
California State University International Programs. Developing intercultural communication skills and international understanding among its students is a vital mission of the California State University. Since its inception in 1963, CSU International Programs have contributed to this effort by providing qualified students an affordable opportunity to continue their studies abroad for a full academic year. More than 15,000 CSU students have taken advantage of this unique study option.
International Programs (IP) participants earn resident academic credit at their CSU campuses while pursuing full-time study at a host university or special study center abroad. International Programs serves the needs of students in over 100 designated academic majors. Affiliated with more than 70 recognized universities and institutions of higher education in 18 countries, IP offers a wide selection of study locales and learning environments.
Australia: Griffith University, Macquarie University, Queensland University of Technology, University of Queensland, University of Western Sydney, Victoria University
Canada: The universities of the Province of Quebec including: Bishop’s University, Concordia University, McGill University, Université Laval, Université de Montréal, and Université du Quebec system
Chile: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Santiago)
China: Peking University (Beijing)
Denmark: Denmark’s International Study Program (international education affiliate of the University of Copenhagen)
France: Institut des Etudes Françaises pour Étudiants Étrangers, L’Académie d’Aix-Marseille (Aix-en-Provence) Universités de Paris III, IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, Institut Catholique de Paris, Université de Marne-La-Vallée, Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, and Université Evry
Germany: University of Tübingen and a number of institutions of higher education in the Federal state of Baden-Württemberg
Ghana: University of Ghana, Legon
Israel: Tel Aviv University, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, University of Haifa
Italy: CSU Study Center (Florence), Universitá degli Studi di Firenze, La Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze
Japan: Waseda University (Tokyo)
Korea: Yonsei University (Seoul)
Mexico: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Querétaro
New Zealand: Lincoln University (Christchurch), Massey University (Palmerston North)
South Africa: University of Kwazulu Natal, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Spain: Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad de Granada
Sweden: Uppsala University
Taiwan: National Taiwan University (Taipei), National Tsing Hua University
United Kingdom: Bradford University, Bristol University, Hull University, Kingston University, Sheffield University, University of Wales Swansea
Zimbabwe: University of Zimbabwe (Harare)
International Programs pays all tuition and administrative costs for participating California resident students to the same extent that such funds would be expended to support similar costs in California. Participants are responsible for all state university fee and program fees, personal costs, such as transportation, room and board, and living expenses. Financial aid, with the exception of Federal Work-Study, is available to qualified students. International Programs participants expecting financial aid must meet with an advisor in the Financial Aid Office prior to departure.
To qualify for admission to the International Programs, students must have upper division or graduate standing at a CSU campus by the time of departure. Students at the sophomore level may, however, participate in the intensive language acquisition programs in France, Germany, and Mexico. California Community Colleges transfer students are eligible to apply directly from their community colleges. Students must also possess a current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or 3.0, depending on the program for which they apply. Some programs also have language study and/or other course work prerequisites.
Additional information and application materials may be obtained by visiting the HSU Study Abroad Web site at www.humboldt.edu/~goabroad, or the CSU site at www.calstate.edu/ip, or by writing to The California State University International Programs, 401 Golden Shore, Sixth Floor, Long Beach, California 90802-4210.
Educational
Opportunity Program and Student Support Services
(EOP/SSS) provide admissions assistance and academic support for low-income and
first-generation college students. Students who do not qualify for admission
may be recommended for special admission through EOP. Other students, who meet
admissions requirements but may benefit from additional academic support, may
also qualify for EOP/SSS.
Students must complete an EOP application, including letters of recommendation.
EOP application forms, available from most high schools and community colleges,
must be submitted before a student’s first semester at a state university.
EOP appli-cants also must complete an application for admission to the university.
Only a limited number can be admitted through EOP, so those with the greatest
need for program services are selected.
EOP/SSS offers a Summer Bridge for new students. Bridge participants attend a
residential program prior to their first semester at Humboldt. Participants complete
required placement testing and register for fall semester classes. The costs
for room and board, supplies, and a stipend, are covered by the program. All
EOP freshmen are eligible for Summer Bridge on a first-come-first-served basis.
Once enrolled, EOP/SSS students receive advising (academic, personal, financial
aid), tutoring, learning skills assistance, mentoring, and cultural enrichment
activities. Staff also help students prepare for and gain admission to graduate
school. Students who qualify for financial aid may be considered for an EOP grant.
For information or an EOP application, phone (707) 826-3778 or fax 826-4780.
Native American Support Services. See the following headings: Center for Indian Community Development (CICD); American Indian Education/ITEPP; Indian Natural Resource, Science, and Engineering Program; and Native American Studies.
Student Academic Services Outreach Program. Environmentally and economically disadvantaged students are encouraged to apply to Humboldt State and succeed. The staff recruits within these populations and coordinates outreach activities with other campus offices. It also conducts cultural and educational activities during the academic year. Prospective students may call (707) 826-4791.
Students with Disabilities. Persons
with temporary or permanent disabilities find assistance through
the Student
Disability Resource Center. Services include: campus orientation, free campus
shuttle, assistance with registration and parking, note-taking and reading assistance,
sign language interpreters, assessment of students with suspected learning disabilities,
and special accommodations for exams.
A study center for students with disabilities houses adaptive equipment, which
may include the following: VisualTek, accessible IBM-compatible and Macintosh
computers, scanners, Perkins brailler, and a variety of adaptive software.
For further information, call (707) 826-4678 (voice) or 826-5392 (TDD) or see
the website (http://sdrc.humboldt.edu).
The Testing Center administers and provides information for a wide variety of tests, including those for college/university admission (undergraduate, graduate, and credential), for course placement, for proficiency, and for vocational interest. (See Admission Information for descriptions of some of the tests.) In addition to standardized tests, classroom and correspondence tests are administered by appointment. The center also provides electronic scoring for faculty using scannable multiple-choice exams. Call (707) 826-3611.
The Department of Theatre, Film, and Dancepresents seasons of mainstage productions, one-act plays, dance programs, and film showings. Students participate in the staging, costuming, production, and performance of plays and concerts.
Humboldt is one of the few universities in the country producing a season (every third year) of new works by American playwrights.
The department also sponsors the annual Humboldt Film Festival, the oldest student-run festival in America (since 1966). It attracts entries from all parts of the world.
(also see Parking)
Many Humboldt students, living on campus or off, get around without a car. Downtown Arcata, restaurants, shopping centers, health care services, and many apartments are within easy walking distance of the campus.
The university and local governments have encouraged alternatives to cars
by establishing bicycle lanes, mass transit, and carpool services. For more
information, call 826-3773 or write to: Parking & Commuter Services, Humboldt
State University, Arcata CA 95521-8299.
Jack Pass Bus Program. A portion of every student’s registration fees subsidizes Humboldt State University’s Jack Pass program. This program provides all HSU students, with a current ID Card, unlimited free rides on the city’s Arcata & Mad River Transit System, the county’s Redwood Transit System and City of Eureka’s Eureka Transit System. Between these 3 bus systems, a student can ride between the communities of Trinidad, in the north, to Scotia, in the south, and throughout the cities of Arcata and Eureka. Riders may take their bicycles on the Redwood Transit System buses. For details, go to Humboldt Transit Authority’s website at www.hta.org.
Bicycles.Bicycles are very popular in Arcata and on campus, where more than 800 bicycle racks are available. The Bicycle Learning Center and the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology periodically offer free bicycle maintenance workshops. The city of Arcata officially encourages bicycling. A bicycle license may be purchased at the Arcata Police Department. Call 822-2428.
Car Pools and Ride Sharing. Parking & Commuter Services offers an on-line
carpool matching service to Humboldt State students, staff, and faculty, helping
people find others who share their commute. Parking’s website at humboldt.edu/~parking provides access to this service, as well as carpooling tips.
For ride sharing out of the area, a ride board allows drivers and riders to
find each other, a service particularly useful during holiday times and weekends.
The board, located in the Jolly Giant Commons, has a large map of destinations
divided into several regions.
Air Travel. County has a full-service airport (the Eureka-Arcata Airport) located north of campus in McKinleyville (about a 15-minute drive from campus). United Express, and Horizon are the airlines serving this region.
Many freshmen and some transfer students begin their studies at Humboldt before
they have chosen a major. These exploring students have an excellent opportunity
to make progress towards their degree by completing General Education and other
all-university requirements as they clarify their educational and career goals,
and explore various majors.
Undeclared students are assigned advisors from the Advising Center who help
students select courses that satisfy general education and all-university requirements
while guiding them through the process of selecting an academic program that
is right for them.
The Career Center offers career counseling
and several workshops aimed at helping undeclared students discover their academic
and career goals, and the Advising and Career Center staff collaborate on a course designed to help students arrive at a timely and well-considered decision. Students are expected to declare a major by the time they have earned 60 units.
The University
Center (UC) is the student union on campus and the heart of student activities
and services. The 54,000 square-foot building is located at the foot of Founders
Hall. The UC has conference rooms, two lounges, and two multipurpose rooms available
for use by the university community.
Campus services located in the building include the University Center Ticket
Office, Information Counter, the HSU Bookstore, dining facilities, and copy services. The UC also houses the offices of Associated Students, Center
Activities, CenterArts, Clubs, and the University Center Administration.
For more information, log onto the University Center website at www.humboldt.org/~univc.
Student veterans and staff at Humboldt State University are committed to the academic success and career goals of our veterans. Located in the lower library, room 58, we offer facilities in which to meet other veterans, study, and access our resource library and other resources specifically for veterans. VETS processes enrollment certifications for the Montgomery GI Bill and provides application assistance for veterans benefits and the California Department of Veterans Affairs fee waiver. Information about veterans educational program planning, tutorial services, military credit evaluation, and the VA work-study program is also available. We have on-campus representatives from the local Veteran Center, California’s Employment Development Department, and county Veterans Service Office to assist with transitional counseling, career counseling, and claims processing. All veterans are invited to join our Student Veterans Association and become an integral part of Humboldt State’s student life and the Veteran’s community. You can find us online at www.humboldt.edu/~ves or by calling 707-826-6272.
Located in House 55, the Women’s Center offers support groups, educational
activities, and resource materials. The center sponsors workshops, speakers,
films, concerts, and other events to promote an awareness of the roles, achievements,
and concerns of women.