Frequently Asked Questions
Academics
Aeronautical Science / Flight
Campus Involvement
Dining Services
Eagle Card
Emergency Information
Financial Aid
General
Health Services
Housing
Parking/Safety
Student Employment
Technology
Academics:
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Are there counselors/advisors?
You will be assigned an Academic Advisor within your first semester. It
is important to consult your advisor every semester to ensure you are
taking the right courses and on the right path to graduation. Advisors
can also help you handle paperwork such as declaration of a minor or
changing a major. The Counseling Center provides personal counseling
to all students and is located at the Tine Davis Pool Complex. Their
phone numberis (386)226-6035.
What if I want to change my major?
Consult your advisor first. If you decide this move is right for you, you
will need to obtain the proper forms from the Records
and Registration Office on the second floor of the Student Center Annex and the signatures from the
departments.
Phone 386-226-6030
Fax 386-226-6335
How much studying will I be doing?
College is quite different from high school. You will find that some courses
require more study and preparation time than others. The general recommendation
is that you study 2 hours on your own for every hour of class time.
Where can I study?
There are study lounges set up within all campus Residence Halls. The library
also provides a number of small group study rooms and plenty of single desks
throughout the building to use. Typically students may also use empty classrooms
for studying with the permission of the Safety Department. Computer labs are
also available throughout campus.
How are college classes different
than high school classes?
College classes are quite different than high school classes. No one forces
you to attend college classes, so most people in your classes will have a
strong desire to be there. College classes often move at a faster pace than
high school classes with the understanding that professors have office hours
to help you individually.
Do instructors take attendance?
Each instructor has his/her own attendance policy. This will be discussed
on the first day of class and printed in the course syllabus. Regardless of
the attendance policy, it is highly recommended that you attend all classes.
Upperclassmen will tell you that attendance is one of the most important keys
to college success.
What if I’m sick and miss
class?
Each instructor has a policy for such events. Typically you can get the class
notes from classmates and see the instructor during office hours to clarify
any information. However, missing events such as exams or presentations must
be discussed with your professor as each professor has his/her own policy
for these situations. Whenever possible, inform your professor prior to an
absence.
What kind of tutorial/mentoring programs are available?
Professors’ office hours
All professors have office hours during which students may meet with them
to discuss class issues or get help with class work. These hours are announced
to students the first day of class and are at the discretion of the instructor.
Tutor labs
There are numerous tutor labs across campus relating to specific disciplines
(Flight, Physics, Math, etc.). These labs are staffed by students and faculty
and are free to all ERAU students. The locations and operating hours of these
labs are posted on campus shortly after the start of the semester and are
also given to all new students at Orientation.
Student Academic Support Center
The Student
Academic Support Center also offers services to help students succeed in
school. The Center is located in Doolittle Hall and provides such services as
Supplemental Instruction Sessions, Peer Mentors, and study skills help.
Student Academic Support Center
Doolittle Hall Annex
Helpline Numbers: 386-226-7073
What meal plan do I have?
All freshmen are required to have a meal plan with 14 meals a week. You may
upgrade that meal plan at the start of the semester but you may not downgrade
it during your first year at Embry-Riddle.
How can I change my meal plan?
To change your meal plan, simply go to the Dining Services Office in the Student
Center.
What is included in a meal plan?
Meal plans vary depending on the location you choose to eat at, however this
information is posted in every eatery on campus.
Where can I eat on campus?
There are several locations you can eat at on campus. The Student Village
houses an all-you-can-eat Cafeteria and Einstein’s Bagels. Just outside
of the Student Center you’ll find the Landing Strip, and inside the
Student Center you’ll find an assortment of eating establishments. You’ll
also find Propeller’s near the flight line boasting the best burgers
on campus.
When are the dining halls open?
Operating hours are posted outside each eating establishment and vary throughout
the year.
Dining Services
University Center (UC)
386-226-6067
How/when do I get my eagle card?
Your Eagle Card will be issued to you when you arrive at Orientation.
What is it used for?
Your Eagle Card is used as your university ID and must be presented upon demand
while on campus. It is also used to process your account information at any
of the campus administrative departments.
Your Eagle Card also serves as your library card and is required
to check out any material.
Your Eagle Card may be used in any of the Dining Halls and most
of the vending machines on campus. For more information on the different accounts
for food (Riddle Bucks, Meal Plans, Eagle Dollars) please contact Dining Services
or refer to material given to you in orientation.
Your Eagle Card may also be used in the laundry facilities on
campus. Laundry funds are deducted from your Eagle Dollars account.
Your Eagle Card is also used to pay flight costs using the Flight
account.
Your Eagle Card may also be used to make purchases at the University Bookstore.
What do I do if I lose my eagle
card?
If you lose your Eagle Card, report the loss immediately to the Eagle Card
office. You will be charged a $10 replacement fee. If this happens after hours
you may contact the Safety Office to receive a temporary card.
How do I put money on my eagle
card?
You may put money on your Eagle Card online using www.onlinecardoffice.com/erau.
You may also add money at any Value Transfer Station located at various
locations on campus or at the Eagle Card Office in Canaveral Hall.
Can I withdraw money from my eagle
card?
Funds on your Eagle Card can only be withdrawn upon graduation or withdrawal
from the University.
Eagle Card Office
Canaveral Hall
Phone: 386-226-7578
How can I get loans, scholarships,
and grants?
For financial aid information please Click
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How do I know when loans, scholarships,
or grants get posted to my account?
You can check the balance on your account through your personal ERNIE
we bsite or at the Cashier’s Office. Typically posting notices
are sent to your campus mailbox as funds are posted to your account.
Financial Aid
Canaveral Hall
Phone: (386) 226-6300
1-800-943-6279
Who can I see when I get sick?
The Health Services Department, located in the Student Center, provides healthcare
professionals to diagnosis and treats your illnesses on an appointment or
walk-in basis. You will pay a mandatory health services fee at the beginning
of each semester that enables your treatment in the Health Services Office
to be free of charge.
Does the school have a pharmacy/fill prescriptions?
Embry-Riddle does not have a pharmacy or fill prescriptions, however there
are several pharmacies within a mile of the campus.
Can health services excuse me
from classes?
Health Services cannot excuse you from classes, however they can verify that
you have visited the office for your instructors.
What do I do in an emergency?
If you are on campus during a medical emergency, pick up any campus phone
and dial *911. This will connect you to the Safety Dispatch Office, which
will then contact the local emergency services and direct them to your location.
A Safety Officer will also be dispatched to your location immediately.
Health Services
Phone 386-226-7917
Fax 386-226-6082
What is an RA/RD?
There is typically one RA (Resident Advisor) per hallway in the Residence
Halls. He or she is there to help you adjust to the college life, ensure Housing
rules are adhered to, and to be a friend. There is one RD (Resident Director)
per Residence Hall. He or she oversees the RA’s and the overall administration
of that Residence Hall.
How many people are there to a
dorm room?
Most dorm rooms house two students who then share a bathroom with one or more
other rooms. However, there are certain rooms that house three students. About
1 month before you come to campus you will receive information about your
dorm room and roommate.
What if I don’t like my
roommate?
Moving into a room with a stranger is one of the hardest things to adjust
to in college. It is recommended that you try to live with your assigned roommate
for 2-4 weeks to allow for adjustment time. If after that time you still wish
to move, contact the Housing Office about switching rooms.
Housing Office
Student Village
Phone 386-323-8000
Fax 386-323-8015
How do I get my email address/password?
§ Information will be sent to you prior to your arrival on campus. If
it is not, Information Technology professionals will be available during
Orientation to give you this information.
Phones
ERAU Online
Each student has a private ERAU
Online web portal powered by
Blackboard. Through this you can access many different university services,
email, and course links. Many instructors use this to communicate with students
outside of class. Be sure to check your page daily for important information.
Computers
Do I need a personal computer
at school?
There are many computer labs on campus; some open 24 hours. A computer is
not necessary but is often more convenient than walking to a lab every time
you need to use a computer.
What do I need to hook my computer
up to the school network?
2.5gHz processor (Equivalent processor speeds
may vary by manufacturer and chipset)
1GB RAM
80GB hard drive
DVD writeable drive
100baseT Ethernet connection
802.11G Wireless ethernet interface
Information Technology
Phone: 386-226-6990
How/when do I get a parking permit?
Parking permits may be obtained during Orientation. The following documents
are required - Eagle Card, vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance information.
The cost of the parking decal will be automatically debited from your student
account.
Where can I park with this permit?
Parking decals and parking lots are color-coded. Green lots and decals are
for residential students only. Yellow lots and decals are for commuting
students only. Blue lots and decals are for faculty and staff only. There
are also several lots on campus that allow any color to park there. At
the entrance to every lot there is a sign indicate who may park there,
or you can obtain a map from the Parking Office that states which lots
are available to you.
Safety escorts
Escorts are available to students traveling on foot through campus after
dark by simply calling the safety dispatch office or using any of the blue
emergency phones located throughout campus.
Swipe cards
Your Eagle Card will act as a key to enter certain restricted access areas.
Doolittle, Adams, Wood, Stimpson, and O’Connor Residence Halls require
card access 7pm-7am. Only residential students have card swipe access to these
halls. Additionally, some classrooms and labs have restricted access through
the use of Eagle Cards as well.
How/when do I sign up for classes?
Most freshmen are pre-registered for classes before they arrive. If you are
not pre-registered you will go through this process in orientation. Transfer
students will also complete this process in orientation.
How do I transfer credits/get
a transfer credit evaluation?
To transfer credits, the Records and Registration Office will need to have
Official Transcripts from your prior schools sent to the office. They will
then provide a transfer credit evaluation to you when you arrive at orientation.
How can I get a copy of my schedule
if I lose it?
You can get a copy of your schedule through your personal ERAU Online website
or by contacting the Records
and Registration Office.
Phone 386-226-6030
Fax 386-226-6335
Are there campus jobs available?
There are many jobs available on campus, however they tend to get filled
quickly at the beginning of the semester. Contact the Student Employment
Office in the Student Center as soon as you arrive on campus to get the
best pick of the available jobs.
How do I find a job on/off campus?
The Student Employment Office keeps updated listings of jobs available on
and off campus. They are available to assist you in finding the job you want.
Student Employment
Phone: (386)226-6320
Where do I get my books?
The campus bookstore sells all books required for any ERAU course. Bring your
course schedule with you, and a bookstore employee will assist you.
Do I need a car on campus?
ERAU’s Daytona Beach Campus is centralized so that students do not need
cars on campus. However, freshmen are permitted to have cars on campus.
What airports are in the area?
Embry-Riddle is located next to the Daytona Beach International Airport. Airports
within an hour or so driving time are Orlando International Airport and Sanford
International Airport.
How can I get to and from the
airport?
To get to and from Daytona Airport you can simply take a 3 minute taxi ride
or catch a ride with a friend. To get to and from Orlando airport most students
ride with a friend or use DOTS. DOTS is the Daytona-Orlando Transportation
System. For a small fee this company will drive you between campus and the
Orlando Airport.
How far is the beach from campus?
Daytona Beach is only 5 minutes driving distance from campus.
Where can I get information about
ROTC?
For ROTC information you can contact the individual ROTC Detachments. The
Army, Air
Force, and Navy offices are conveniently located in the ROTC Building
across Clyde Morris Blvd, next to the ICI Center.
How can people contact me at school?
There is one phone line hook-up in each dorm room, it is up to the students
to provide the telephone. You will have a private voicemail box for messages.
You will also be assigned an email account prior to arriving or upon arriving
at Embry-Riddle. Students can also receive mail through their campus mailbox,
which is assigned upon arrival.
How can I receive mail/packages?
You will be assigned a mailbox at Orientation and be given mailing instructions.
If you wish to send something before that time (have it arrive at the same
time as the student) you may use the following address:
Student’s Name
“New Student”
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Emergency Information
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Medical
The Health
Services Department provides general medical care
on an appointment or walk-in basis. In an emergency, students should contact
Campus Safety immediately. Campus Safety will contact the appropriate authorities
and direct them to the student’s location. Halifax Medical Center is
located only one block away from Embry-Riddle and operates a 24-hour Emergency
Room and Trauma Center.
Family emergency/long absences
In the event of a long absence (such as a death in the family), students should
contact the Student Services Office. This office can verify the absence and
contact the student’s professors.
Emotional/personal
Embry-Riddle’s Counseling Center is open Monday-Friday 8-5. The center
is staffed with mental health professionals to address the personal and emotional
needs of students. Services are free to students and completely confidential.
Health Services
Phone: (386) 226-7917
How do I meet people/get involved?
The Student
Activities Office coordinates all student organizations and also
provides an Activities Fair at the beginning of Fall and Spring semesters.
The Activities Fair provides students with a chance to meet each participating
club and become involved.
How many clubs are on campus?
Embry-Riddle has over 100 chartered student clubs
and organizations. These
organizations range from Greeks to service organizations to interest specific
organizations.
Are there fraternities and sororities?
Embry-Riddle does have fraternities and sororities. All Greek organizations
participate in the Activities Fair and advertise their Rush Weeks for new
students interested in joining their organization.
What kind of student government
does Embry-Riddle have?
The Student Government Association plays an active role on campus. It has
seats on several important committees on campus and takes great pride in making
the students’ voices heard. Additionally, the SGA also offers several
amenities to students from the office in the Student Center including free
coffee and hot chocolate, faxing services, and copying services. The SGA also
sponsors the Phoenix Yearbook, the Avion Newspaper, WERU Campus Radio, and
Touch-N-Go Productions (entertainment division).
What kind of religious programs
are there?
The Interfaith
Chapel offers Sunday worship services and special worship services
during holy days. Other services include bible study, prayer group gatherings,
choir rehearsal, spiritual and grief counseling, and weddings and memorial
services.
How do I get involved in recreational/intramural
sports?
The Intramural
and Recreational Sports office offers a wide variety of activities
ranging from team sports such as flag football, volleyball, basketball, floor
hockey, and softball to individual competition in such sports as table tennis,
racquetball and tennis.
Students are encouraged to use all on-campus sports facilities (outdoor swimming
pool, tennis and basketball courts, playing fields, indoor racquetball,
gymnasium, and fitness center. Also Visit www.embryriddlesports.com.
Is there a gym on campus?
The ICI Center houses the campus gym and weight room. Its hours are posted
at the control desk in the front lobby.
Is there a pool on campus?
There is an outdoor pool on campus located next to the Student Center. It
operates on a changing schedule based on the availability of lifeguards
and time of year. The schedule is usually posted at the beginning of the
season.
