Issue 66| September 4, 2019

Graduate Student Life Newsletter

Did you know that President Farvardin is on social media?   Stay informed of the latest Stevens news and happenings by following President Farvardin as he visits with students, alumni, and special guests.   Facebook: PresidentFarvardin Twitter: NFarvardin Instagram: PresidentFarvardin

Below is the tuition and fee refund schedule for Fall 2019. To receive a 100% tuition and fee refund, Fall 2019 courses must be dropped by Sunday, September 1, 2019. Any courses dropped after this date will incur charges of tuition and fees as detailed below and on the  Academic Calendar . , September 1, 2019     Last Day for 100% Refund (tuition and fees) , September 9, 2019     Last Day for 90% Refund (tuition only) , September 23, 2019  Last Day for 50% Refund (tuition only) , October 15, 2019      Last Day for 25% refund. 0% thereafter. This policy can be found on the Student Accounts website under  Tuition Refund Information . If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Accounts at  studentaccounts@stevens.edu .

Stop by our new office location on the 11th floor of the Howe Center for all grad students services.

*Please be advised all events require Eventbrite reservation. Ticket sales will be promoted on Grad Student Life social media.

New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills Football Game Date: Sunday, September 8th Time: 1:00PM Location: MetLife Stadium Purchase your ticket on Eventbrite .

Kayaking on the Hudson River Date: Tickets are valid until October 2019 Please see Eventbrite for more details.

Join Counseling & Psychological Services ( CAPS) for their Let's Talk Series! Please see information below for more information on sessions that will be hosted. Session Topics Friday, September 20th - Tools to stress less Friday, October 4th- Depression Friday, October 18th - Relationships: Partners, Friends, and Roommates Friday, November 8th - Anxiety Friday, November 22 - Tools to Stress less during finals Friday, December 6th - Relationships: Family Talk Series will be from 12:00 PM - 1 :00 PM in the Wellness Center Training Room of the Student Wellness Center (Located outside the 9th St. gate; next to the North Building)

20% off all logo-ed items  9/2-9/6   Online Only

25% off all Champion  9/2-9/6   In-Store Only

Parking Permit Application Process Eligible full-time employees may now apply for parking permits for the 2019-20 school year by clicking on the “Employee Parking Permit” link on myStevens and providing the required information. Please make sure you have access to a printer when you complete your application as you will have to deliver a copy of your application to the Howe Center information desk. Permits will be available for pick-up beginning Wednesday, August 28. You should contact Patrick Fitzgerald at  pfitzger@stevens.edu   if you want to confirm your permit is ready to be picked up. Eligible adjunct and part-time employees must complete a parking permit application that will be available at the Howe Center information desk starting today, Monday, August 26. You will be given further instructions about permit pick-up when you submit your application. Transportation and Parking Pages on myStevens and Stevens.edu You can now easily find important Transportation and Parking information on myStevens and Stevens.edu. The myStevens Transportation and Parking page has transit alerts, quick links, and much more. The Stevens.edu Transportation and Parking page, located under Facilities and Campus Operations, is brand new. Information that previously had been spread across many pages has been consolidated to create a more user-friendly experience for students, employees, and visitors. Visit the Transportation and Parking pages on  myStevens   and  Stevens.edu . New Campus Parking Map and Parking Lot Information Stevens has a beautiful new parking map that is easier to read and more visually appealing. Campus parking lots are clearly labeled on the map so students, employees, and visitors can easily find parking. Details about Stevens’ parking lots have been updated to reflect construction-related changes, to standardize hours of operation, and to clarify who is eligible to park in each lot. Check out the new map  here  and review the updated parking lot information  here .  Updated Driving and Parking Guidelines Every person who operates a motor vehicle on Stevens’ campus has a responsibility to drive and park in a manner that shows common courtesy and ensures the well-being of students and employees. Stevens Transportation and Parking has renewed its emphasis on safe and appropriate driving and parking by updating Stevens’ Driving Guidelines and Parking Guidelines. It is critical that drivers abide by these guidelines to ensure Stevens remains a safe campus for all members of the community. The updated Driving Guidelines can be found  here  and the updated Parking Guidelines can be found  here . New Shuttle Guidelines Stevens Transportation and Parking has Shuttle Guidelines for the first time. These guidelines dictate the proper use of the Stevens Shuttle service by students, employees, and visitors so that the shuttles remain a safe mode of transportation for the Stevens community. Read the Shuttle Guidelines  here . Use of Personal Transportation Devices Not Allowed on Campus With the increased popularity of Lime and OjO scooters, this is a reminder that the use of personal transportation devices, including scooters and skateboards, is not allowed on Stevens’ campus. Please be on the lookout for signs directing users of Lime and OjO scooters to park off campus and owners of personal devices to walk with them while on campus. Review the policy on personal transportation devices   here .

For more information regarding the NJ Transit Student Pass, please visit this LINK.

Looking for Permanent Housing? A Roommate? Have a place to rent?

Finding a special place to live while you are a student at Stevens is important. Stevens Institute of Technology and the Office of Graduate Student Affairs have partnered with Places4Students.com, a company that specializes in providing Off-Campus Housing solutions for students, faculty, and staff. This service is FREE for anyone to use. Registration is not required to search the listings. Our partnership with Places4Students can help you find a place to live, a roommate, or a sublet – all you need is your Stevens email address to register.   Students can search rental listings  here . Students can register to post a FREE Roommate/Sublet listing  here . Landlords can register to post a FREE listings  here .  Customer Service: admin@places4students.com 1-866-766-0767 Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm  Friday 9am-5pm    STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DISCLAIMER    LISTINGS APPEARING ON THE PLACES4STUDENTS SITE ARE NOT ENDORSED OR GUARANTEED BY STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. SITE USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CHOICE OF LANDLORD, ROOMMATE(S), AND RENTAL UNIT.   Places4Students residential listings are provided as a convenience to Stevens Institute of Technology (“University”) students, faculty and staff at the main campus in Hoboken, NJ. The University does not: ·    Approve the accuracy of any information posted on the site, ·    Endorse a landlord or residential unit, ·    Validate a unit’s safety or cleanliness, or ·    Confirm that listed properties comply with building, safety or fire codes.   Users of the site contract with each other at their own risk. It is the user’s obligation to understand their legal rights, risks, and responsibilities. Before signing a lease or the Places4Students disclaimer or user agreement, read the terms and conditions carefully. Be aware that Places4Students does not confirm any identities or the accuracy of any posted information. Be careful to evaluate the property, the landlord, and the safety and security of the surrounding area and any commute. Student users who require legal guidance and/or representation should contact the NJ Bar Association or The Waterfront Project for guidance.   Students are under no obligation to utilize this site, other alternatives exist. Real estate agents can provide assistance in locating available housing for a fee, and listings can be found on other online sites.

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