Student Support Services

Digital Campus

Presentation College’s Digital Campus Initiative is intended to better enhance the learning experience of all students. The following are technology requirements for attending Presentation College:

1. All degree-seeking students are required to have a laptop; PC Virtual students have the option of either a laptop or a desktop.
2. All laptops must meet the required specifications.
3. All laptops must be registered online with the Presentation College Help Desk.

Students who have not fulfilled the requirements above may have a laptop purchased for them and charged to their account. Additional information can be found on the website at www.presentation.edu/technology/digital-campus-initiative/.

Although students will likely use their laptop for all needs, there are also computer labs located in 213, the Career and Learning Center, and the Library. All Presentation College campus buildings have wireless access points that allow students to access their email, Moodle, and the Internet. The wireless network is intended for individual student use ONLY. Using the connection to create any type of server (game, web, FTP or other) is strictly prohibited and may result in the loss of your connection. Pay-for-print network printers are located in the Career and Learning Center and the Library. Print cards can be purchased from the Bookstore to add credit to student print accounts. Print balances are not refundable. Fairmont students may contact the support staff at those campuses for support and to configure their laptops for use on the wireless network. Please contact the Presentation College Help Desk at 605-229-8411 for network and software questions or for assistance with purchasing or setting up a laptop.

All students accessing Presentation College electronic resources agree to full acceptance of the Technology Acceptable Use Policy and any other applicable state or federal regulations.

Library

Presentation College Library provides quality collections and services in support of all programs offered by the College. Located on the first floor of the main building in Aberdeen, the library is open 75 hours per week. Among the services provided for students are: personal and classroom instruction in the research process and the proper citation of sources, computers for patron use, printing assistance, individual and group study spaces, interlibrary loan, fax, photocopier, and document scanner.

The library’s extensive online research sources are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, through the library web page. These resource collections allow ease of access, searching, and retrieval of information by all Presentation College students, faculty and staff, whether on or off campus. In addition to print book collections, the library provides access to more than 130,000 eBooks, including reference eBooks and research databases offering abstracts and full-text articles from a wide variety of journals, newspapers, and magazines, and digitized audio-visual materials. Reserved items, including course materials and a variety of textbooks, are available at the information desk for use by students and faculty.

A document delivery program exists for materials not locally available. Library staff are available in-person, as well as via phone, and email to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff. Presentation College maintains a satellite library at the Fairmont campus. Fairmont Campus students may also use the Martin County Library in Fairmont, through an affiliation agreement between Presentation College and the Martin County Library, for the shipping and return of interlibrary loan materials.

For assistance, visit the library, or contact 605-229-8546 or email at pclibrary@presentation.edu

PC Campus Stores

The Aberdeen campus houses the main store for sales of clothing and supplies, as well as a convenience store. The Fairmont campus also has a small selection of clothing and snacks for sale. Domestic mail services are also available at the Aberdeen store.

Clothing purchased from PC stores can be returned or exchanged for a full refund within 30 days of purchase if accompanied by the original receipt. The clothing must be unworn and unwashed. Refunds will be issued in the same manner as the original purchase.

PC Online Bookstore

Presentation College provides a listing of all required books on the College website so students can be aware of what books are needed while registering for classes.

Books are no longer for sale at campus stores but are available through the new PC Online Bookstore. Through a partnership with a national book company, the PC Online Bookstore offers students many more options not available through the campus store such as purchasing new or used books, rentals, e-books, etc. Students can also post their books for sale through the online bookstore with a much larger potential of buyers and set their own resale price.

The PC Online Bookstore has advantages over ordering through other online companies because it is linked to the course listings at Presentation College and also to student accounts, enabling students to use a credit balance on their accounts to buy books. By Spring, 2017, each student’s registration should be linked to their account in the PC Online Bookstore, providing the student with a list of required course books when on the site.

Students can purchase their books through other avenues as well, such as other online stores, from third parties, etc. The College encourages students to investigate all options but also cautions students to check these other sources carefully to be sure the books they purchase match the course listing requirements and that all elements of the book (such as user codes) are included in the purchase.

Career & Learning Center

The Career & Learning Center (CLC) assists students from all campus locations, providing a variety of direct services, educational programs, and resource materials. The CLC offers opportunities for one-on-one tutoring, study groups, writing assistance, online tutoring, and testing services for all students. The Testing Center of the CLC offers proctoring services for many types of testing, including placement tests, CLEP exams, assessments for online courses, and make-up testing for courses on the Aberdeen campus.

The CLC provides a centralized location for career services, including resume and cover letter writing assistance, editing, and training on the use of social media tools. As part of these services, the CLC coordinates and publicizes outside job postings through bulletin boards, the website, social media, and on-site recruitment.

The Fairmont campus also has a Career & Learning Center. Proctored testing is available at the Fairmont campus CLC, 20 hours per week and by special arrangements. Like the Testing Center on the Aberdeen campus, tests proctored include placement testing, CLEP exams, assessments for online courses, and make-up testing for Fairmont campus students.

Online tutoring is available for all students through NetTutor and PLATO, which supports students that are off-site or have schedule conflicts. This web-based tutoring is available 24 hours per day in a multitude of subject areas. Contact the CLC for more information.

Office of Disability Services

Presentation College is committed to ensuring equal learning opportunities for all students, and provides students with disabilities reasonable accommodations in accordance with the College’s procedures. Students requiring accommodations or services should contact the Office of Disability Services, located in the Career & Learning Center, Aberdeen campus. Students who believe they qualify for disability services should contact the Disabilities Services Coordinator/CLC Director as soon as possible to arrange a meeting, in person or via phone or email.

Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry serves the spiritual needs of the Presentation College community. Activities are offered to students of all faiths. Ministry activities promote a community of faith, service, and friendship. Worship and prayer, a supportive environment, and faith-centered activities are available to all students, staff, and faculty. Presentation College respects and welcomes those of all faiths and affirms the dignity of all persons.

Counseling Services

Counseling services are available to all students at Presentation College. Presentation College has a licensed counselor on staff to work with students from all campus locations. The campus counselor provides a safe, comfortable environment in which to discuss a variety of items, such as personal, spiritual, academic, or interpersonal topics. If specialized off-campus counseling is necessary, the student will be able to have up to three visits per academic year at no cost. Drug, alcohol, gambling, and financial services education and counseling are also available. Students should contact the Student Affairs Office at 605-229-8395 or the campus counselor at 605-229-8524 for further information or to make a confidential appointment. Fairmont students needing counseling services should contact the campus director at 507-235-4658. PC Virtual students should contact the campus counselor at 605-229-8524 for a list of counseling services that may be available.

Health Services

Presentation College offers free and reduced cost medical care for its students through facilities in Aberdeen and Fairmont. Students needing services above and beyond the free services will be referred to a medical clinic in those communities. Students seen at those clinics will be charged for the office visit. Prior to seeing a physician, it is the student’s responsibility to inform clinic staff, by student identification card, that she/he is a PC student. The resulting charge for the reduced cost appointment may include specified lab work at no further cost. Any other lab or radiology tests will be at the student’s expense.

Aberdeen and PC Virtual students should contact the Student Affairs Office at 605-229-8395 for further information. Fairmont students should contact the campus director at 507-235-4658 for a list of health services that may be available.