Student Handbook 2021-22 | Page 14

Student IDs

Every student , part-time , full-time , resident or commuter , MUST carry a Gwynedd Mercy University ID at all times while on campus . A University ID is necessary for entrance to campus , Residence Halls , and the Griffin Complex , for accessing university printers and for borrowing privileges in the library .
ID photos are issued Mondays and Thursdays from 8:00 a . m . – 5:00 p . m ., Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a . m . – 4:00 p . m ., and Fridays from 8:00 a . m . – 3:30 p . m . in the Campbell Solution Center located in Campbell Hall . A $ 10 fee is charged for replacement of a lost ID . Please note due that due to the COVID-19 pandemic , Campbell Hall will not be accepting walk-ins . You can email your picture to Campbell Solution Center at idcardpicture @ gmercyu . edu from your Gwynedd email and we will issue you an ID card . If you are a new student there is no charge . Replacement cards will cost $ 10.00 which will be charged to your student account .
The Campbell Solution Center will have extended hours the first week of the fall and spring semesters . Please visit our web page at www . gmercyu . edu . For further information call ext . 21595 . Due to the COVID-19 pandemic , our hours and availability may be subject to change . Please refer to the bursar web page on the www . gmercyu . edu website for the most up to date hours .

Inclement Weather In the event of inclement weather , the University ’ s closing / delay information will be announced via the Omnilert notification system via text message , email and / or phone , via portal messages and the University ’ s webpage .

Keiss Library and Learning Commons Keiss Library and Learning Commons is the gateway to scholarly resources at Gwynedd Mercy University . Resources include print book and audiovisual collections as well as access to thousands of full-text electronic journals and ebooks . The Keiss Library homepage provides access to the library catalog , full-text online resources , selected websites , and information about library hours and policies . The library ’ s online resources are available on and off campus twenty-four hours a day , seven days a week . The library ’ s interlibrary loan service may be used by students and faculty to access items the library does not own . Keiss Library has computers , laptops for loan , printers , a scanner , and both group and individual study rooms . The Keiss Library and Learning Commons building also houses the University Archives and Special Collections and the Student Success Center .

Professional reference librarians are available in person and virtually during Keiss Library ’ s open hours to help students access and use resources to complete research and course assignments successfully . For assistance or more information , contact the Reference Desk by phone at 215-646-7300 ext . 21484 , by email at library @ gmercyu . edu or click on the Ask a Librarian link on the Keiss Library homepage at gmercyu . edu / library .
Keiss Library and Learning Commons is following all Gwynedd Mercy University guidance on COVID-19 , social distancing , and maskwearing . Currently , all library users are required to reserve study spaces and to make research appointments with librarians .

Lost and Found

All students are responsible for their personal belongings . The University cannot assume responsibility for any personal articles left unattended . If a student suspects theft of personal property , they should contact Public Safety . Lost articles may be claimed at the Public Safety desk in St . Brigid Hall ; articles found should be turned immediately in to the Public Safety desk in St . Brigid Hall , ext . 21522 or by calling 215-641-5522 . Students may also list lost and found items on the student portal .

Lounges Lounges for students are available in St . Bernard Hall , Julia Ball Auditorium Lobby , Fatima Hall , Frances M . Maguire Hall , Late Night Lounge in the Waldron Center , Waldron Student Lounge ( 2 nd Floor ), Rotelle Lounge in The Griffin Complex and University Hall . All lounges and the entire campus with the exception of the athletic fields / stadium feature wireless connectivity .

Parking Information

Operation of motor vehicles on University property is a privilege granted by the University . It may be withdrawn at any time if you fail to comply with the rules and regulations set forth . Failure to comply may also result in your vehicle being towed from campus at your expense . This applies to any vehicle whether it is a car , truck , van or a motorcycle .
University parking is available to all employees , students and visitors and to those persons who conduct business with the University . To be eligible to park on University property , you must obtain a parking decal or visitor ’ s parking permit through the Office of Public Safety located in St . Brigid Hall .
Persons with disabilities who have been issued appropriate state identification for their vehicles must obtain a University parking decal to park their vehicles on university property in the spaces reserved for handicapped parking . State-issued handicapped identification tags alone do not permit parking on campus . Students who are temporarily disabled due to accidents , etc . should contact the Office of Public Safety in St . Brigid Hall to evaluate possible temporary parking arrangements .
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