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FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 23. 2012

Academic Support Program

ASP Small Group Sessions. ASP Small Group Sessions. Information about the Academic Support Program, including membership criteria for ASP small group sessions and the process for petitioning into the small groups, is available by clicking here. For more information about the Academic Support Program and study resources, please visit the ASP web site.


Student Health Insurance Information

Student Health Insurance. For information about the 2011-2012 student health insurance plan, please see the Student Services section of this week's Record, and the Student Health Insurance FAQ.

For more information regarding insurance coverage, please visit the Student Health Center Website.

Insurance Cards will arrive at the downtown campus in October. We will email all students when they arrive so that you may pick them up.


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.

Spring 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 January 17 (the first day of classes) through May 11 (the end of Spring exams). 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) 567-5900. 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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