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FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Student health insurance information: INSURANCE CARDS

Health insurance cards have been mailed to your home address. It is the address that is listed as your local address within the IIT system. Many of you may also have received cards even if you waived the Student Health Insurance.  Please check your student account to make sure that the Health Insurance Fee has been removed.  If you have received an insurance card and have waived the insurance, you can dispose of the insurance card.

If you do not receive your insurance card at your current address, additional cards will be mailed to IIT Chicago-Kent directly after September 15, 2010.  When they arrive, we will let you know when and where you may pick them up.

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Health Center Directly at 312-567-7550.


Faculty Advisor Program for First-Year Students

Orientation is over and the reality of life as a law student is no doubt finally sinking in. Life as a first-year law student can be both exhilarating and exhausting. In an attempt to help you negotiate the ups and downs of the first year of law school, many of the full-time faculty have agreed to serve as advisors for first-year students. A faculty advisor can help you with your approach to studying, thinking about career options, course selection for your second year, and other law school matters that may interest or concern you.

This is entirely a voluntary program on the part of both faculty and students - many of you may already feel comfortable with the nature and demands of law school and have no interest in a faculty advisor. But if you are interested in having a faculty advisor, click here and fill out the online form (the deadline for signing up is Wednesday, September 8, 2010). Each faculty is limited to only a handful of students, so if you have a preference we can't guarantee you will get your first pick. If you end up being assigned to a faculty member other than one you specified, someone will be in touch with you to make sure the match is acceptable to you before it is finalized.

Academic Support Program

    • Outlining Your Courses
      • Day Students: Tuesday, October 5 th: Noon (Auditorium)
      • Evening Students: Tuesday, October 5 th: 6pm (room 510)
      • Evening Students: Thursday, October 7 th: 5pm (room 510)
    • Preparing for and Taking Exams
      • Day Students: Wednesday, November 3 rd: 3pm (Room 590)
      • Evening Students: Tuesday, November 2 nd: 6pm (room 510)
      • Evening Students: Thursday, November 4 th: 5pm (room 510)

Academic Resource Library

The Office of Student Services maintains a small resource library of study aids and other materials for first year classes, including Civil Procedure, Contracts, Criminal Law, Justice, Property, and Torts. Students can borrow materials for a three-day period. This is a great way to preview a study aid before you buy it or do a quick review for a class.

If you are interested in borrowing a book or flashcards, please see Jenna Abhijeet in Room 310a.

Click here for a list of Subject areas and Book titles


Student Business Cards

To order student business cards with the Chicago-Kent logo,Click here to complete the form.
If you have any questions, contact Jenna Abhijeet, Director of Student Services, at (312) 906-5005 or jabhijeet@kentlaw.edu.

  • All orders include 250 business cards.
  • Processing time is approximately 2-3 weeks.
  • You will receive an e-mail notification when your cards are ready to be picked up.
  • Payment is due when cards are picked up (cash or check).
  • Black/white cards are $25; Color (black/white/red) cards are $35.

Fall Upass Information

CTA U-Pass Program. Chicago-Kent is a participant in the Chicago Transit Authority's U-Pass program. The U-Pass is a discount fare card allowing unlimited rides on all CTA buses and trains. All full-time day students will receive a U-Pass card valid from August 23 (the first day of classes) through December 20 (the end of Fall exams). New cards will be issued at the start of the Spring semester. The charge for the card will appear on the semester bill for each full-time student. Due to restrictions imposed by the CTA, the program is not currently available to evening students or part-time day students.For more details, see our U-Pass FAQ, and visit the CTA's U-Pass web site.

Lost or Stolen: If you lose your U-Pass or it is stolen, you need to go to CTAHeadquarters at 567 West Lake Street, 2nd Floor. Replacement cards cost $50.00 (cash, credit card, or money order only) and you will need to bring a valid Chicago-Kent student ID card. Replacement passes are sent to Chicago-Kent five to seven days after you apply. You will be notified by email once it arrives. Please note: CTA will replace lost or stolen U-Pass cards only one time per academic year.

On a Bus: If your U-Pass is captured in bus equipment, the bus operator will ask you to complete a customer service card and allow you to ride free. If needed, a free transfer will be provided. You must bring the customer service card, along with your valid Chicago-Kent student ID card, to CTA Headquarters at 567 West Lake Street, 2nd Floor to apply for a replacement. Replacement passes are sent to Chicago-Kent five to sevendays after you apply. You will be notified by email once it arrives. If you fail to get the customer service card, it can take up to two weeks to replace your U-Pass.

On the El: If your U-Pass is captured in rail station equipment, locate a customer assistant and inform him or her of your problem. The customer assistant will have you complete a fare discrepancy report (FDR) and issue you a free transit card valued at $3.60. You must bring a copy of the FDR, along with your valid Chicago-Kent student ID card, to CTA Headquarters at 567 West Lake Street, 2nd Floor to apply for a replacement. Replacement passes are sent to Chicago-Kent five to seven days after you apply. You will be notified by email once it arrives. If you fail to get the FDR, it can take up to two weeks to replace your U-Pass.

You can find more information about the U-Pass at CTA's U-Pass Website or Kent's U-Pass FAQ.


Counseling Services

IIT's Counseling Center will have a staff psychologist at the Law School on Mondays throughout the academic year. She will be available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call (312) 808-7132. There is no charge for these counseling services.


Other Helpful Links:
Academic Support Program
Law School Survival Guide
Student Health Insurance FAQ
U-Pass Information

 

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