Residence Halls
Rochester College provides room and board for its single traditional-age students (generally 17 to 24) who are enrolled and taking at least nine credit hours from a traditional undergraduate program. Policies promote a close-knit campus culture with social and spiritual aspects that are structured for the residential population. Housing for married or older adult learners (25+) may be available on a student-by-student basis but is not guaranteed. Boarding students in traditional halls and in Palmer rooms without kitchenettes must obtain cafeteria meal services. Each resident is financially responsible for room damages. Off-campus housing is allowed for students who are married, are at least 21 years old and of junior status, or who live with relatives over the age of 25. Institutional financial aid may not be available to students who live off-campus. Exceptions may be considered at the end of the academic year in which the student turns 23 years old or when residence halls are at capacity.
Food Services/Warrior Bucks
All students living in residence halls are required to purchase a college meal plan. The meal plan allows students to eat up to 19 meals per week when classes are in session. $100 is credited per semester on the ID Card as Warrior Bucks (Warrior Bucks are renewed each semester and remaining funds are non-transferable to next semester) which can be used in the Isom Atrium Café, Campus Store and at Kibo Corner. Meals are non-transferable. Students may request a modification or exemption from the meal plan by completing an Aladdin’s Food Service Meal Modification/Exemption Request form available on the student portal (my.rc.edu) under the menu heading “Online Applications and Forms”. Please include written documentation on official letterhead from a verified medical professional which can be emailed to shays@rc.edu. Requests for exemption are usually approved only when Aladdin Food Service cannot modify the meal plan to meet the dietary needs of the student.
A student food service committee meets bi-weekly and consists of a student government representative, student life staff member, and an Aladdin Food Service staff representative. The committee is open to all current students. The goal of the committee is to offer menu suggestions and monitor issues related to food quality and service.
Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)
The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) is Rochester College’s center for academic support. The ACE provides student-centered programs, resources, and services in order to develop independent and successful learners. ACE exists to facilitate a successful college experience for each student by providing one-on-one peer tutoring sessions for math, writing, and a variety of other course subjects. Centrally located, the ACE offers an alternative place to study in close proximity to academic resources and assistance. The ACE also provides supplemental instruction (SI) for select courses, which include optional study sessions led by peer tutors who have already successfully completed the course. During the traditional school year, tutoring is available on a walk-in basis or by appointment. For summer semesters, support is available by appointment only. Electronic support and academic resources are also available online at rc.edu/ace. For more information, contact the ACE lab at 248.218.2173 or e-mail acelab@rc.edu.
Academic Testing Center
The Academic Testing Center (ATC) is located in room 207 of the Ham Library building. The ATC is available for proctoring exams for students with accommodations, institutional absences, or extenuating circumstances. The ATC also provides CLEP and ACCUPLACER testing. For more information or to schedule an appointment, email the career services and academic testing coordinator at testingcenter@rc.edu.
Psychology and Counseling Clinic
The role of the Mackinnon Psychology and Counseling Clinic on campus is to help meet the psychological and developmental needs of young adults who face major life transitions and adjustments while they are in college. Psychological services can provide coping mechanisms to help students succeed both academically and personally. Professional psychological counseling services provided to Rochester College students through the clinic include individual psychotherapy, marital and family psychotherapy, and psychological assessments to assist in identifying the individual challenges of students. The current professional staff includes psychologists and psychotherapists who are licensed by the State of Michigan in their respective professions.
The Mackinnon Psychology and Counseling Clinic is located in the Muirhead Center on the west end of campus. The Rochester College Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences oversees the clinic. Appointments can be made by calling Dr. Gordon MacKinnon, director of the Psychology and Counseling Clinic, at 248.218.2122.
Health Insurance
Rochester College cannot be responsible for students’ health-related charges. Students are strongly urged to have medical, accident, hospitalization and health insurance from a reputable provider. Student athletes are required to obtain health insurance prior to participation in any sport-related activity and must sign an indemnity waiver releasing Rochester College from the incursion of penalties or liabilities.
International students or students from outside the United States are fully responsible for obtaining health insurance prior to beginning coursework at Rochester College.
Career Services
Located in the Richardson Academic Center, the Career Services Office administers career assessments and provides individual career counseling as well as résumé and interview assistance. Career services also maintains a career and job search library in the Career Resource Center located in the Ham Library building.
Career services assists students at every stage of college life in relating their personal interests, skills, and values to their academic pursuits and career goals. Career services strives to give students the tools to begin a career planning process that takes them through graduation and into their search for jobs or graduate schools. A resource for freshmen and students with an undeclared major is guidance in selecting a major and learning about its career options. Career services can also help refine job search skills and put students in touch with the employment community as well as assist students in locating part-time and full-time employment by providing a job listing on the college website. Visit the Career services webpage at www.rc.edu/career-services for information regarding graduate school, job fairs, job search engines, career information, and the academic testing center.