Contact:
Myra Miller, Director
Rolla Campus
1034 S. Bishop Ave.
Rolla, MO 65401
Office: (573) 368-4959
Fax: (573) 368-3856
 mmiller1@drury.edu

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Welcome to Drury University

Rolla Campus New Student Orientation

We'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing our school. Beginning or continuing a college career can be challenging for many students. We are here to answer any questions you might have about beginning your education at Drury University. In an effort to make a smooth transition, we are taking a few minutes to cover some important issues about beginning a college education.

Getting Started @ Drury

Maintaining a College Career

Resources & Other Helpful Information

Getting Started @ Drury

Q: Where and how long do classes meet?

Classes meet at the Drury University Rolla Campus located at 1034 S. Bishop Avenue. All class periods (unless denoted otherwise) meet for two and a half hours, once a week, and run for 16 weeks total. During the summer semester classes meet twice a week and run for eight weeks.

Q: What is "My Drury" and how do I use it?

Every Drury student is issued his or her own account on Drury's website that allows one to check grades, schedules, and the status of their financial aid. Additionally, students may also print an unofficial copy of transcripts. To login to a "My Drury" account, students must have a Drury ID# and a PIN that is issued by the computer services department. To get this PIN, students may call the Drury University Computer Help Desk at 1-800-914-7953.

Q: I've requested my transcripts. What do I do next?

After requesting all of the needed transcripts and filling out the online application for admission, it is every student's responsibility to check on the status of their admission. Students can do this by calling the Rolla office to see if the transcripts have been received.

Only official transcripts (in a sealed envelope from the university/high school itself) can be accepted. It is important to know that until all documents are received, a student's admission status will remain incomplete and no financial aid can be processed.

Q: Can I start classes before being admitted?

Absolutely! Students are encouraged to attend classes while admission is pending. Students, however, must accept the responsibility to become fully admitted to receive financial aid.

Q: How does financial aid work?

Every student wanting to use financial aid of any sort must begin by filing their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), also called a Student Aid Report. While measuring a student's financial need, it also determines whether or not they are eligible for a Pell grant, which is a grant from the government that does not have to be paid back. This award is applied to your account first before any student loans or other scholarships. If after applying for a Pell grant a student decides they need more financial aid, student loans are available. A student may apply for loans online or in the office. In the event a student's FAFSA has been selected for verification, they will need to turn additional paperwork into the office including a copy of their 10-40's and W-2's. This paperwork can be downloaded from the Drury website or is also available in the office. Verification must be completed prior to any financial aid being dispersed to a student's business account. To check the status of financial aid, students should either check My Drury or call the office. We will be more than happy to help in any way that we can!

Q: How does a student get a book voucher?

In order for a student to receive a voucher to pay for his/her books at Patty's University Bookstore (or Drury University bookstore in Springfield for online courses), the following must be completed:

  • The student must be admitted to the university.
  • The student must have submitted a FAFSA to the university via the internet.
  • If applicable, all verification paperwork has been turned into the university and completed by the Financial Aid office in Springfield.
  • The student must have applied for a loan through Drury University and it has been guaranteed by their lender.

Maintaining a College Career

Checking on Financial Aid

Q: What happens if my Financial Aid isn't completed by the end of the semester?

If a student's financial aid is incomplete by the end of the semester, the student will be held responsible for paying the full amount of tuition before they begin the next semester. If an account isn't paid off by financial aid or by paying out-of-pocket, the student will have a business hold put on the account and they will be unable to register for classes or order a transcript until the balance is paid. Failure to pay tuition by the end of the semester may result in the student having to pre-pay tuition for the next semester before he/she can register for classes.

Attendance Policy

All students are expected to attend classes at the time for which they are scheduled. If a student is unable to attend class, for whatever reason, the student should call the office . It is up to each individual instructor as to how an absence will affect the students grade in the class.

Advisors

As students begin their college careers, it is very important to meet with an academic advisor on a regular basis to discuss progress, class schedules, and any other questions. Students can contact the office to schedule advising appointments.

Resources & Other Helpful Information

Book Buy Back

  • At the end of every semester, the Rolla campus will host "Book Buy Back" at which time Patty's University Bookstore will purchase used textbooks from students at a reduced rate for what they were purchased.

Children

  • Children are absolutely not allowed in classrooms, or in the computer lab. Due to liability issues, students with children need to have a backup plan for child-care issues.

Computer Lab

  • The computer lab is available for all Drury University students. The computer lab is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6:15 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and Friday, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.. As per Drury University's Computer usage policy, students are not allowed to :
      • Visit chat rooms
      • Visit inappropriate sites
      • Check personal email
      • Use the computers for ANY purposes other than those directly related to school projects.

We reserve the right to refuse access to the computer lab.

Grades

  • At the end of every semester, Grades online are accessible online at My Drury. For assistance with the My Drury accounts, call the Drury Computer Help Desk at 1-800-914-7953 or 417-873-7300.

Graduation

  • All students planning to graduate must turn in graduation paperwork by the end of the first week of classes of the semester in which they plan to graduate. This paperwork must be submitted to the student's academic advisor.

Inclement Weather

  • In case of bad weather and potential class cancellations, do not call the office . All class cancellations will be posted on www.cancellations.com as well as on KTTR 99.7, KZNN 105.3 and KUMR 88.5.

Parking

  • Drury's parking lot is large enough to accommodate all of our students. Students who do not park in an appropriate space will be possibly towed at the owner's expense. Students should note that any damage that is done to the vehicle while parked in an unmarked space will not be covered by their insurance company as the vehicle is parked illegally.

Registration

  • It is important to register early for needed classes! This will help ensure that students get into classes, as well as provide a smoother transition from semester to semester. It is also important to register for classes as soon as possible because financial aid cannot be processed fro the upcoming semester until a student is enrolled.

We hope this student orientation has helped answer some of your questions regarding your college experience at Drury University! If you have any other questions please feel free to stop by or call the office.

Office Hours

Monday ~ 9:30 a.m. –6:00 p.m.
Tuesday ~ 9:30 a.m. –6:00 p.m.
Wednesday ~ 9:30 a.m. –6:00 p.m.
Thursday ~ 9:30 a.m. –6:00 p.m.
Friday ~ 11:30 a.m. –5:00 p.m.

Rolla Campus Staff

Site Director/ Academic Advisor:

Myra Miller
mmiller1@drury.edu
573-368-4959

Academic Advisor:

Tuesday Florence
tflorence@drury.edu
573-368-4959

Administrative Assistant:

Sarah Metallo
smetallo@drury.edu
573-368-4959