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NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY

North Park University 3225 W. Foster Ave Chicago, Il 60625

The information in this document was the bestavailable at the time of release. North ParkUniversity endeavors to present an accurateoverview of the policies, programs, facilities, andpersonnel of the University in this document.However, North Park University reserves theright to alter any information described in thedocument without notice or obligation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Map 5

Food 6-8

Technology 9

Transportation 10

Miscellaneous 11

Locations 12

Helpful Offices 13-14

Getting Involved 15

On-Campus Employment 16

A link to an interactive map:https://www.northpark.edu/interactive-map/ 5

FOOD

Microwaves

Vending Machines Snacks & Beverages

Magnuson Campus Center fl 1Johnson Center Lower LevelCarlson Tower Viking CaféBrandel Library fl 1 food-friendly roomHelwig Recreation Center fl 1Anderson Hall fl 1Burgh Hall basementOhlson Hall fl 1 lounge

Magnuson Campus Center fl 1Burgh Hall fl 1 kitchenPark North loungeOhlson Hall kitchenAnderson Hall kitchenBrandel Library’ fl 2 Commuter LoungeCarlson Tower Viking CaféSohlberg Hall fl 1 CollaboratoryJohnson Center Lower Level

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Meal PlansExclusive offers for commuters only

Water Dispenser StationsMagnuson Campus Center fl 1Johnson Center at each floorHelwig Recreational CenterOld MainCarlson Tower fl 1Ohlson House fl 1 (+ice dispenser)Anderson Hall fl 1 (+ice dispenser)Burgh Hall fl 1 (+ice dispenser)

Block 25 For commuter only. The ideal plan for commuter students on the go. Includes25 visits to the Dining Hall and $100 Flex Dollars. $300/semester.

All Flex $275 Commuter only: $275 Flex Dollars that can be used in the dining hall, Einstein Bros. Bagels and Viking Café. $250/semester.

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Cafés NearbyEinstein Bros. BagelsStarbucks Java n MugDulce de LecheOutdoor CaféDunkin Donuts

Dining Options NearbyAramark Dining HallTre KronorRio Taco'sTaqueria Las FloresLos AsadoresBrazilian BowlLa MichoacanaBryn Mawr Breakfast ClubJimmy John's SubwayMcDonald'sCharcoal DelightsDominos2 Asian BrothersMerla’s KitchenKim's Home CookingBan Po JungSiss's Sandwich

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TECHNOLOGYPrinters

Carlson Tower LobbyJohnson Center Lower Level, Fl 2, Fl 3Magnuson Campus Center Fl 1Sohlberg Hall Fl 1 kitchenBrandel Library Floor 1 (+color printing)How to use PaperCut

Log in with NPU loginGo to WebprintThen chose printer locationThen upload document Papercut does not print in color

Wireless Printing Printer name is FOLLOW-MEChoose “bw” or “color”Then use your ID to "release" the print job at any printer

WIFIWifi name is NORTHPARK Login with NPU login without the @northpark.eduFor instructions check out: https://wiki.northpark.edu/display/ITKB/Wireless

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TRANSPORTATIONParking

A Commuter Student Parking Permit is $100 per semesterParking permits are available online with a major credit card and can be picked up at Student Activities Services after they are purchased.

https://www.northpark.edu/about-north-park- university/visit/parking/

There are three commuter parking lots on Kedzie.There is a two-week grace period to purchase and hang parking permits, so parking is a bit crowded during the first two weeks of classes.If you only want to bring your car for one day, there is paid street parking on Foster Ave. There is also sometimes free parking on side streets, such as Sawyer or Carmen Ave.

CTA U-PassTraditional undergrad students can enroll in our UPass program. It costs $150 per semester and the card will be activated at the start of the semester and will be good for unlimited rides through the end of each semester. If you lose it, it costs $50 to replace. Check your email for the form to opt-in to the program.Go to Student Administrative Services (#8 on the map) if you have questions about the U-Pass.10

MISCELLANEOUSLockers

You can rent a locker in Johnson Center and Brandel Library. It is a good place to store workout clothes, jackets, or large books if you take public transit.Ask at the Center for Student Engagement in Johnson Center. You will be asked to submit a refundable deposit of $15 (returned when you return the locker key). Lockers can be checked out for an academic year.Visit the Brandel Library’s website (https://library.northpark.edu/) or stop by the front desk at the Library for more information on how to rent a locker at the Library.

OutletsIn each building on campusCharging stations on every floor in Johnson CenterEvery studying carousel in Brandel Library

Tech for RentalBrandel Library has laptops, chargers, and other tech equipment available for check out. Please visit the Brandel Library's webpage for a full list of items you can check out:

https://library.northpark.edu/about/building/te chnology-in-the-library

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LOCATIONSLounges

The Johnson Center has couches, tables, and booths in the first-floor Bickner Bistro. There are also comfortable workspaces and small lounges all over the building.Carlson Tower Lobby has couches and tables.Viking Café has not only a grab-and-go store, but also plenty of chairs, tables, and big-screen TVs.The Collaboratory in Sohlberg Hall has couches, a TV, and snacks.There are benches around campus that are perfectfor studying when the weather is nice.Brandel Library has couches near the study rooms and in front of the Writing Center.Commuter students can also access the lounges and communal kitchens in the residence halls after checking in at the front desk using their NPU IDs.

Burgh Hall: kitchen in fl 1, lounge (Java Haus or Burghatory) in the lower level (LL)Ohlson House: kitchen and lounge in LLAnderson Hall: kitchen and lounge in fl 1Park North: kitchen and lounge in fl 1

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HELPFULOFFICESCounseling Support Services (3317 W Foster Ave.)

Counseling Support Services offers mental health consultations, individual counseling, group counseling, and referrals.You can call at (773) 244- 4897, visit the office Monday through Friday 9AM to 4:30PM, or visit their website: www.northpark.edu/counseling.Visit their website to request an appointment or to see all mental health resources available to students.

The University Nurse can provide some over-the- counter medications and conduct some tests under the direction of a doctor from Swedish Covenant Immediate Care.Office hours for Health and Counseling Support Services are Monday through Friday from 9AM to 4PM during the Fall and Spring semesters.Email the nurse at healthservices@northpark.edu if you have any questions.

Health Services (3317 W Foster Ave.)

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Helwig Recreation Center(3205 W Carmen Ave)

Helwig is a two-story gym open to commuters and residents alike. You cannot store your workout clothes there, so consider renting a locker in Johnson Center or Brandel to store your clothes.Helwig offers group workout sessions, personal training, nutritional coaching, and other resources.

To report instances of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, discrimination or retaliation, visit the office Title IX office located on the 3rd floor of Old Main. You can call at (773) 244-6276 or visit the office Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.You can also report using EARS or emailing TitleIX@northpark.edu.

Title IX Office(3225 W Foster Ave)

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GETTINGINVOLVED

Voyage Activities Board is our campus activities board. They host campus-wide events all year round with great activities and food.

Viking Fair is our campus activities fair. You can learn about the various club opportunities on campus and ways to get involved.

Student Government Association There are many opportunities to get involved.

Joining clubs or Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) is a great way to get involved on campus. Visit NPU engage to see the full list of clubs.

(https://northpark.campuslabs.com/engage/)@northparkthreshold on Instagram also has a comprehensive list of every North Park Instagram account.Stop by Sohlberg Hall to explore the cultural clubs, or visit the Center for Student Engage to talk to the Student Activities Coordinator about RSOs.Clubs post about their meetings and events in the campus announcements, on MyNPU Engage, and on their social media accounts.

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ON-CAMPUSEMPLOYMENT

Office of Diversity and Intercultural LifeResidence Life and HousingBrandel LibraryWriting CenterInformation TechnologyAcademic SuccessCenter for Student EngagementCampus Safety Aramark Dining HallStudent ActivitiesOffice of AdvancementAdmissionsPostal Center

Here's a list of offices that usually hire students:

Check their social media accounts, posters on campus, or the campus-wide email announcements for any openings.

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ACADEMIC CLUBSALPFA - alpfachicagoAmerican Medical Student Assoc. - amsa_npuTribeta Honors Society - npu_tribetaChristian Studies Student Assoc. - cso_npuFilm Club - npu.filmclubPhilosophy Club - npu_philosophy_clubPsychology Club - npu_psychclub Sociology Club - npusociologysocietyStudent Nurses Assoc. - npu.snaWomen in STEM - npuwomeninstemBrandel Library - brandelnpuNP Professional Engineering - npuengineeringWriting Center - npuwritingcenter

DIVERSITY CLUBSLatin American Student Order. - lasonpuBlack Student Union - bsu_npuEast Asian Student Assoc. - easa_npuMiddle Eastern Student Assoc. - npu_mesaQueers and Allies - npu_queers_and_alliesRising Dreamers United - npu.rduScandinacian Student Assoc. - northpark_ssaSouth Asian Student Assoc. - npusasaPacific Islanders Assoc. - pca.students

SOCIAL CLUBSCommuter Student Assoc. - npu.commutersEsports Vikings - northpark_esports_vikingsHidden Opponent - tho_npuOutdoors Club - npuoutdoorsHuman Values Collective - humanvalues_npuNorth Park Student Radio - npsradio

HOUSINGResident Life - npu_reslifeBurgh Hall - npuburghhallAnderson Hall - andersonhall_npuSawyer Court - npusawyercourtOhlson House - ohlson_house

OFFICES University Ministries - northparkuminOffice of Diversity - npudiversityCatalyst - npucatalyst606Career Office - npucareersInternational - npuinternationalAdmissions - npuadmissionsAthletics - npuathleticsHelwig - npuhelwigrecHealth - npuhealthVoyage Activities Board - voyage_npuThreshold - northparkthreshold

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