Academic Advising

Sarah Davis, Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising, 304-696-2669
Chris Atkins, Director of University College, 304-696-3252
Smith Communications Building 212
advising@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/advising

The Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising coordinates advising practices and policies across all colleges.  Each college has its own unique academic advising structure. All students are strongly encouraged to consult their dean’s office for information regarding advisor assignments, curriculum requirements and support services.

The Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising also provides technological support for advising tasks including the coordination of EAB’s Navigate advising platform, the Navigate App and Academic Planning.  The Navigate advising platform allows coordination of student advising appointments and serves as a repository for appointment reports and notes on student/advisor interactions. The Navigate app puts the Marshall advising curriculum directly in the hands of the students.  With tips and to-do’s, in addition to other resources, the Navigate App serves as a resource in the student’s pocket. These two platforms serve to enhance the advising experience for faculty, staff and students at Marshall University, providing the tools for effective coordination and support from faculty and staff and the resources to allow students to take ownership of and prepare for a successful college career.

Access, Connections, and Engagement (ACE) Center

Shaunte Polk, Director
East Hall/304-696-6705

The Access, Connections, and Engagement (ACE) Center at Marshall University is committed to supporting student success by providing access to resources, fostering relationships, and encouraging active participation in the university and the Huntington, WV community. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and personalized support, ACE helps students navigate their academic journey, build meaningful relationships, encourage student engagement, and prepare for future careers.

Campuses and Centers

South Charleston Campus
100 Angus E. Peyton Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303-1600
304-746-2500
schas@marshall.edu

Marshall University’s South Charleston campus is dedicated to making higher education opportunities more accessible to people living in the Kanawha Valley and surrounding counties. The South Charleston campus delivers general education core courses, special interest courses, and college courses in the high schools. We offer courses to meet the needs of traditional-age college students, nontraditional adult students, and accelerated high school students.

Regional Center

Mid-Ohio Valley Center, Point Pleasant
304-674-7200
www.marshall.edu/movc
movc@marshall.edu

Career Education

Cristina McDavid, Director
career@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/careereducation

The Office of Career Education assists students in all phases of professional development leading to a career including self-assessment of skills, interests, and career goals as well as exploring and declaring a major. Career Coaches also guide students in effective resume building and interviewing skills. In addition, students are offered practical, hands-on techniques for networking and searching for part-time, internship, and entry-level employment.

The office is located on the corner of 5^th Avenue and 17^th Street (Huntington).

Center for Teaching and Learning

April Fugett, Executive Director
109 Old Main/304-696-2206
ctl@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/ctl

The mission of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is to empower faculty in their teaching and research by cultivating a campus culture that values pedagogical, disciplinary, and program-based inquiry in support of student learning. More specifically, CTL provides opportunities for faculty to engage with, and develop, the instruments of teaching and learning (e.g., curricula and pedagogy) and the processes of teaching and learning (e.g., data-driven teaching strategies, reflective and metacognitive practices). In addition to professional development opportunities, the center administers the annual faculty awards, conducts classroom observations, directs a New Faculty Orientation program, hosts an annual teaching conference, and maintains a library of resource books related to a variety of teaching and learning topics. Housed within CTL are the Writing Across the Curriculum and Community Engagement/Community-Based Learning programs.

Writing Across the Curriculum

Georgianna Logan, Director
Gullickson Hall 100D
304-696-2683
www.marshall.edu/ctl/writing-across-the-curriculum

All Marshall University undergraduates must take two courses with the Writing Intensive designation, sometimes called a WAC class. Created to reinforce writing skills in classes outside of English composition, writing intensive classes engage students directly in the subject matter of the course through a variety of activities that focus on writing as a means of learning. Some of these activities are informal, ungraded class exercises that teach (among other things) critical thinking, organization and synthesis of diverse elements, summarizing skills, and awareness among students of their own learning processes. Other activities, formal and graded, teach these same skills through careful revision and rethinking, peer evaluation, and reformulation into a finished product. These class projects use writing as a means of engaging the mind, body, and spirit of students in the activity of learning a particular subject matter. Writing intensive classes make students aware that writing is a necessary and frequently used skill no matter what their occupation will be, and they prepare students for writing in their careers and in their personal and community lives.

Community Engagement/Community-Based Learning

Britani Black, Director
Harris Hall 323
304-696-2206
www.marshall.edu/cbl

The Marshall University's Community Engagement/ Community-Based Learning program assists faculty, students, and community partners in course-specific collaborations that connect learning objectives to public service and civic engagement. The combination of Community-Based Learning and academic theory enhances personalized education for students and creates opportunities to connect key course concepts with relevant real-world experiences. Engaging the community empowers students as learners, teachers, achievers, and leaders as students can make a more meaningful and long-term impact on Marshall University and in the community. CBL will empower students who want to become more involved with the community and who wish to learn in an interactive, transformative environment. Community-Based Learning is a mechanism by which the university mission is enhanced. A course in which all learning is passive memorization and library research will not create an environment wherein students can reach their full learning potential. Therefore, the inclusion of CBL in coursework enhances student research skills and offers them an opportunity to participate in community transformations. CBL coursework provides an element of pedagogy that propels students towards future successes. Participating in Community-Based Learning courses also provides students with the tools they need to be successful in the working world, providing resume-building opportunities and potential contacts for employment.

Child Development Academy

Brittany Jobe, Director
520 22nd Street/304-696-5803
perry271@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/cda

The Child Development Academy at Marshall University provides child care services to children of Marshall University students, faculty, staff and the greater community. It serves as a location for Marshall University undergraduate and graduate students participating in various clinical experiences as part of their academic program. The programs currently placing university students at the Child Development Academy are Early Education, Elementary Education, and Psychology. The facility was opened in August of 1999 and the construction was a joint venture of Marshall University and the City of Huntington.

Counseling Center

www.marshall.edu/counseling

The Counseling Center is located on the first floor of Prichard Hall and provides free confidential mental health counseling and crisis intervention for students. Students may call 304-696-3111 to schedule an appointment with one of the full time counselors. Students can also use WellTrack for wellness resources (marshall.welltrack.com/).

Digital University Broadcast & Athletics Technology

Ryan Vance, Director
Henderson Center/304-696-2967
www.marshall.edu/it

Digital University Broadcast & Athletics Technology provides a range of support services for the university and community. The group provides video production and live streaming for campus wide events including winter and spring commencement ceremonies, the annual memorial fountain ceremony, athletic games, and many others.

Drinko Academy

Montserrat Miller, Executive Director
Old Main 211/304-696-2739
www.marshall.edu/drinko/
drinko@marshall.edu

The John Deaver Drinko Academy for American Political Institutions and Civic Culture fosters an informed, participatory, and inclusive civic culture. It supports Marshall University’s curricular and co-curricular programming by encouraging initiatives that advance civic literacy and civil discourse.   This is exemplified through multiple programs the Academy supports, such as the Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy, the Carter G. Woodson Lyceum, and through its sponsorship of the National Society of ACTA Scholars

The John Deaver Drinko Academy at Marshall University was founded in April of 1994.  In establishing the Academy, John and Elizabeth Drinko set forth two principal objectives. The first was to foster better public understanding of the writing and ratification of the U.S. Constitution in order to encourage greater levels of citizen participation in our democratic system of self-government. The second was to create a body of Distinguished Drinko Fellows composed of extraordinarily-accomplished members of the Marshall faculty.

The Distinguished Drinko Fellowship is the highest faculty honor at Marshall University. To date, 30 faculty have been named Distinguished Drinko Fellows. Collectively, their contributions have enriched the quality of academic life throughout, and beyond, the university. The Distinguished Drinko Fellows and the other academic programs and events supported by the Drinko Academy exhibit the vision of the academy: civic culture reinvigorated; exemplary faculty achievement rewarded.

English Language Institute (ELI)

East Hall 135
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755, USA
1-304-696-2357
eli@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/eli/

The English Language Institute prepares students to successfully complete a degree program at Marshall University. Our classes provide students with the opportunity to learn academic skills in three integrated courses (Reading-Vocabulary, Grammar-Writing, and Speaking-Listening) and a Special Topic course. Four levels of instruction are offered in fall and spring. Students receive a minimum of 18-20 hours of classroom instruction per week. Successful completion of Academic Preparatory I fulfills the English language proficiency requirement for admission for Marshall University undergraduate programs. Successful completion of Academic Preparatory II fulfills the English Language proficiency requirement for general admission for Marshall University graduate programs.

The HELP Program

Hillary Adams, Director
Myers Hall/304-696-6256
help@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/help/

The HELP Program is a fee-based program and was established in 1981. The program provides qualified college students who have a diagnosed Specific Learning Disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) the academic supports and accommodations they need for success. The program offers:

• Diagnostic psychoeducational testing to determine the presence of a learning disability and/or ADHD.
• Tutoring by graduate assistants and/or professional staff in coursework.
• Remediation in reading, math, spelling, and written language skills by specialists.
• Support in notetaking, study skills, organization, and memory improvement.
• Life coaching for holistic goals such as social integration, independent living skills, executive functioning skills, and more.
• Liaison between students and MU faculty/staff and family members.
• All academic accommodation, including private testing and extended time.

Applications to The HELP Program must be made separately from the application to the university.

Honorary Societies

The following honorary and professional societies maintain active chapters on the Marshall campus. For contact information, call the Office of Student Organizations at 304-696-2283.

• Alpha Alpha Alpha (first-generation college student)
• Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-medicine)
• Alpha Epsilon Rho (broadcasting)
• Alpha Kappa Delta (sociology)
• Alpha Omega Alpha (medical)
• Alpha Phi Sigma (criminal justice)
• Alpha Psi Omega (theater)
• Beta Gamma Sigma (business)
• Delta Delta Epsilon (forensic science)
• Delta Epsilon Chi (marketing education)
• Delta Omicron (music)
• Eta Sigma Phi (Classics)
• Gamma Beta Phi (honor, service)
• Gamma Theta Upsilon (geography)
• Kappa Delta Pi (education)
• Kappa Kappa Psi (band)
• Lambda Alpha Epsilon (criminal justice)
• Lambda Pi Eta (communication studies)
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars (first and second Year honorary)
• Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics)
• Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership, scholarship)
• Phi Alpha Theta (history)
• Phi Kappa Phi (all academic disciplines, junior/senior/graduate students)
• Pi Kappa Delta (forensics)
• Pi Mu Epsilon (mathematics)
• Pi Sigma Alpha (political science)
• Psi Chi (psychology)
• Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing)
• Sigma Tau Delta (English)
• Upsilon Pi Epsilon (computer science)

Housing and Residence Life

Mistie Bibbee, Director
Holderby Hall/304-696-6765
housing@marshall.edu

The Department of Housing and Residence Life is committed to its students' development and academic success. Working in partnership with students and other members of the Marshall community, the Department of Housing and Residence Life is structured to provide a residential experience that supports and enhances students’ learning, personal growth, and academic achievement. We foster and nurture welcoming communities, create social and educational opportunities to enhance student development, and provide each student with a safe, quality, living experience that supports the educational goals of the university.

Housing and Residence Life efforts are guided by several commitments to our students: to complement and support the core academic mission of the university; to provide co-curricular learning opportunities that support the classroom experience; to offer students a residential environment that values and supports all students; to provide a residential environment that safeguards and augments all aspects of student wellness, including academic, physical, educational, emotional, and spiritual development and health; to establish a residential environment in which students explore their independence and interdependence, becoming part of a community in which they develop a better understanding of the impact of others on themselves, and their own impact on others; and to provide a dedicated and competent staff that will continually look for new and better ways to increase the efficiency of the department and the services we provide to our students.

Living on campus provides students with a unique living experience that cannot be found through living off campus. Housing and Residence Life continues to provide safe, supportive, and well-maintained residential environments which complement students’ educational experiences during their stay here at Marshall.

Themed Communities

Themed Communities place students who share a common interest together on one floor of a residence hall. The students benefit not only from informal interaction with others who share their goals and interests, and who in many cases will also be in the same classes, but will also have opportunities to participate in informal activities planned by the faculty and residence hall staff and geared to their specific interests.

Students may find information on themed communities by calling 1-800-438-5391 or by visiting www.marshall.edu/housing. Students may request to participate in a themed community along with their regular housing application, or submit the request separately if they have already applied for housing.

Information Technology

MUIT Service Desk
Drinko Library 142/304-696-3200
www.marshall.edu/it

The Marshall University Information Technology (MUIT) Service Desk is located on the first floor of Drinko Library. MUIT is dedicated to transforming the user experience with efficient, integrated, and collaborative innovations that meet the needs of the ever-changing academic environment. MUIT enhances technology at Marshall University by promoting and supporting IT applications to improve teaching, learning, and administrative operations. MUIT also leads the development of an integrated IT environment, actively supporting academic and support activities to help faculty, staff, and students achieve Marshall University's technology goals.

Computer Accounts
As a Marshall student, you automatically receive a MUNet account. Your MUNet username is your unique ID for logging into campus systems and is part of your email address (e.g., username@marshall.edu). You will use the same username and password across all university systems. Students may also look up their MUNet usernames and change or reset forgotten passwords by visiting  www.marshall.edu/id.

Computing Facilities
MUIT manages several Computing Facilities that provide access to MUNet-connected workstations for the campus community. MUIT managed public computers, including those in the Drinko 24-Hour Study Center, have the latest versions of software available. University Computing Facilities are currently available in Corbly Hall, Smith Hall, and Drinko Library in Huntington. All University Computing Facilities provide printing and scanning services. Other specialized facilities are available at selected sites.

In addition to MUIT’s on campus Computing Facilities, remote access to university sponsored software is available through Cameyo. A cutting-edge Virtual Application Delivery platform that enables students to securely and seamlessly use the software needed for their studies, regardless of the device used or where they are. With Cameyo, you no longer need to be on campus or connected to the university network to access the full range of academic software.

MUIT Service Desk
The MUIT Service Desk is on the first floor of the Drinko Library, providing the University community with technical support services on various issues and platforms. The MUIT Service Desk offers technical support for technology related issues such as username and password issues, MU Wi-Fi connections, email setup on mobile devices, software downloads, etc. Contact the MUIT Service Desk in person in Drinko Library, via chat on our website www.marshall.edu/it, or call us at 304-696-3200. 

Online Support
The MUIT website provides students, faculty, and staff additional information about MUIT, and the services offered and supported at www.marshall.edu/it. Additionally, MUIT’s technology self- service articles are available on the myMU Portal in the “My Support” tab. If you need further Technical Assistance submit a ticket on the same page and track your inquiry through “My Support Cases.”

Maintenance Windows
Marshall University Information Technology performs weekly maintenance on Sundays from 4 AM to 8 AM (ET). Services may be intermittent during maintenance windows. All planned and unplanned MUIT related outages will be communicated via email from “IT Announcements” to faculty, staff, and students via email.

myMU
The myMU Portal is Marshall University’s online hub for students, providing easy access to essential services, academic resources, and campus tools. Whether you need to check your schedule, register for classes, access financial aid information, access online courses or connect with university support, myMU is your go-to platform.  MyMU can be accessed at https://mymu.marshall.edu.

Information Technology Office

302 Drinko Library/304-696-3900
cio@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/it

The Marshall University Information Technology (MUIT) office, located in the administrative suite on the third floor of Drinko Library, is dedicated to transforming the user experience with efficient, integrated, and collaborative innovations that meet the needs of the ever-changing academic environment. MUIT enhances technology at Marshall University by promoting and supporting IT applications to improve teaching, learning, and administrative operations. It integrates instructional technology, web delivery methods, and computing resources across all Marshall University campuses and centers. The office leads the development of an integrated IT environment, actively supporting academic and support activities to help faculty, staff, and students achieve Marshall University's technology goals.

Libraries

Dr. Monica Brooks, Dean of University Libraries
306 Drinko Library/304-696-6474
library@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/library

University Libraries

The Marshall University Library System consists of the John Deaver Drinko Library, the James E. Morrow Library, the Health Science Library at the Cabell-Huntington Hospital, and the South Charleston campus library. Together, the University Libraries’ holdings support teaching and research needs, with close to 3 million total items (including government publications and audiovisual materials) and access to more than 60,000 periodical titles. Students may use print and electronic books, periodicals, documents, sound recordings, electronic journals, online reference materials and microforms. Access to electronic resources and online research services is accomplished through the University Libraries’ web pages. Each library operates as part of the university system and provides unique service to the clientele and programs with which it is associated. The libraries play an essential role in the educational and research activities of the individual university programs. Using the library as a gateway, students have access to the tools to search multiple resources and obtain materials from a variety of sources. A dynamic interlibrary loan and document delivery program provides materials from other libraries in electronic format, often in a matter of hours. Courier services also enhance turnaround time and overcome geographical limitations.

The John Deaver Drinko Library is open 24/5 and houses more than 130,000 volumes, current print subscriptions, computers, multimedia presentation facilities, an assistive technology center for the visually impaired, faculty and student instructional technology rooms, and a fully wired auditorium. Access Services, Reference, Government Documents, and Information Delivery Services are located in the Drinko Library, with extensive collections and a team of qualified personnel. . For over 100 years, the MU library system has housed a Regional Federal Depository that is now located on Drinko’s second floor and is open to the public. The Drinko Library is a state-of-the-art facility which also houses University Computing Services and University Telecommunications.

The James E. Morrow Library, situated between Smith Hall and the Science Building, houses Special Collections and shelving for over 300,000 volumes in the Morrow Stacks. Special Collections features the University archives, West Virginia Collection of state and regional materials, and the distinctive Hoffman and Blake collections.

The Health Sciences Library (HSL), specializing in medical resources for the School of Medicine, including medical education (ME) and graduate medical education (GME) as well as the Physician Assistant Program, maintains a current collection of medical monographs, periodicals, and electronic resources. Literature search guidance, instruction, and collaboration as well as document delivery services are available to all prescribed patrons. The HSL is located on the 2nd Floor of Cabell Huntington Hospital on Hal Greer Boulevard.

The South Charleston Library is located in the Robert C. Byrd Academic and Technology Center. This facility supports the undergraduate and graduate programs offered on this campus. Access to all Marshall Libraries electronic resources is available, along with a professional staff to assist students and faculty with their information and research needs. Items held in the libraries on the Huntington campus can be retrieved through a daily courier service and by the electronic transmission of journal articles between the sites. The library is also the site on the South Charleston campus for taking Marshall photo IDs. For details on services and hours, go to the South Charleston library’s home page (www.marshall.edu/musclibrary).

Currently, the Library  staff provide support for a multi-campus copyright education program designed to keep faculty apprised of appropriate use of copyrighted materials provided in a variety of formats in both face-to-face and online courses. Members of the team provide copyright workshops each semester and stay abreast of national shifts in copyright interpretation, field questions from the university community, make referrals to University Counsel when appropriate, and provide support for university policies that ensure compliance with Title 17 of the US Code and the TEACH Act.

Marshall Online

Dr. Julia Spears, Assistant Provost of Online Education and Certification
Old Main 200
online@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/online

Marshall Online’s mission is to inspire innovation and creativity in online education and transform the online learner experience at Marshall University. With values focusing on student-centered learning, technology integration, exemplary student and faculty service, and innovative thinking, Marshall Online is an emerging leader in championing the online student experience and pathways to success. This unit focuses on three critical areas: student engagement (Online Student Engagement Team), faculty support (the Design Center), and microcredentials (Marshall Skills Exchange).

Marshall Online oversees distance courses at Marshall. “Distance education” is defined as education that uses technology, such as the internet, to deliver instruction to students who are separated from the instructor, and to support regular and substantive interaction between the students and the instructor, synchronously or asynchronously (34 CRF 600.2). See “Course Modalities” in the Academic Information section for descriptions of Marshall’s in-person and distance courses.

Marshall University Foundation, Inc.

Nicolas "Nico" Karagosian, Senior Vice President for Development/President and CEO, Marshall University Foundation, Inc.
Foundation Hall/304-696-6264; Toll-free: 1-866-308-1346
www.formarshallu.org
foundation@marshall.edu

The Marshall University Foundation, Inc. was established in 1947, as a non-profit, tax-exempt, educational corporation. In the spirit of philanthropy and through a commitment to education, the foundation solicits, receives, manages and administers gifts on behalf of Marshall University. It is a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service.

The Foundation, in collaboration with the Marshall University Alumni Association, secures private financial support for the university and encourages greater participation by alumni. The Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall, home of the Erickson Alumni Center, is located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and John Marshall Drive. The building opened in February of 2010.

Math Placement Examinations

University College
Smith Communications Building 212/304-696-3217
www.marshall.edu/uc/math-placement-exams/ 

Required pre-requisites for math courses vary based on the individual course. The prerequisite for each course is noted in the Courses of Instruction section in this catalog. Students who do not meet the prerequisites for their required math course may challenge their placement by taking an exam administered by University College in Smith Communications Building, Room 212. To schedule an exam and obtain information to prepare for the exam, please call 304-696-3169 or visit the University College website at www.marshall.edu/uc.

Medical Professions Pathways

To qualify for admission to a graduate-level professional healthcare program (Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Podiatry, Chiropracty, and Veterinary Medicine), students should work with an advisor to develop an academic plan that includes all required courses. Students may major in any subject, although majors like Biology, Biochemistry and Chemistry include most or all of the required classes. Most graduate healthcare programs require a bachelor’s degree that includes two years of chemistry, one or more years of biology, and one year of physics, math, and English, but students should carefully research the pre-requisites of their intended program.

For more information, see “Pre-Professional Health Care Studies, Interdisciplinary Minor” at the end of the College of Science section of this catalog. Moreover, students can stop by Science Building 270 and visit the Associate Dean of the College of Science, who also serves as the Chief Pre-Professional Health Care Advisor for Marshall University.

National Scholarships

Heather Smith, Program Manager
Old Main 230E/304-696-2475
ons@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/nationalscholarships

The Office of National Scholarships helps students across the university apply to nationally competitive scholarships such as the Rhodes, Fulbright, Goldwater, and Truman. The office assists with scholarship selection, application review, and interview preparation. Available scholarships can fund summer opportunities, study abroad programs, graduate school, or more. Students that actively engage with the application process for nationally competitive scholarships will:

• Enhance and strengthen their relationships with faculty members;
• Clarify their own personal and professional goals;
• Improve skills in writing that are vital for graduate school applications, cover letters, and resumes;
• Learn what separates them as an individual from their peers;
• Gain confidence in themselves from completing a sophisticated application process.

Although not required, appointments are encouraged.

National Student Exchange

Heather Smith, Program Manager
Old Main 230E
ons@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/uc/national-student-exchange/

The National Student Exchange (NSE) program is a consortium of four-year colleges and universities in the United States, its territories and two universities in Canada that have joined together for the purpose of exchanging students. The NSE is the only program of its kind in the country and serves as a national resource for inter-institutional study throughout the United States. NSE offers study opportunities at diverse university settings and provides access to a wide array of courses and programs. The program features a tuition reciprocity system which allows students to attend their host institution by paying the normal tuition/fees of their home campus. Travel, housing, and daily living expenses are additional costs.

Work completed while on exchange at the host campus is brought back to the home institution and credited to the student’s degree program. Advance approval is required. Students may choose a semester or year-long exchange. The deadline for applications is February 15th of every year for priority placements. If room is still available, students can apply after the deadline with permission from the NSE Coordinator. 

Orientation

www.marshall.edu/orientation/

New Student Orientation Programs are conducted during the summer to help freshmen, transfer students, and their parents learn more about Marshall and meet students, staff, faculty, and administrators. During the Orientation programs, students and parents will learn about student resources, extracurricular activities, and campus life. Students will meet with a representative from their respective college to discuss academic programs, advising for the upcoming semester, and other college-specific information. All newly admitted students who have completed their "Intent to Enroll" will be eligible to register for Orientation. All new students are expected to attend this important first step into college life at Marshall University.

Pre-Law Education

Patricia Proctor, J.D., Pre-Law Advisor and Founding Director, Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy

Students planning to attend law school should choose a major they find interesting with subject matter they enjoy. The American Bar Association does not recommend a particular major for those who wish to pursue a degree in law, and law schools value having an intellectually diverse student body; therefore, there is no specific major that law schools prefer. It is a good idea for students to choose a major that will help them develop skills valuable to law students and legal practitioners, specifically analytical thinking and communication, especially writing skills.  Regardless of the major chosen, students should choose electives that will facilitate critical understanding of economic, political, and social institutions.

Prospective law school applicants should:

• consult as soon as possible, preferably during their first semester, with Professor Proctor for further information and advice;
• plan to become involved with the University’s prelaw program, housed in the Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy, both through individual advising and the university’s Prelaw Club, which offers excellent opportunities to interact with practicing lawyers and law schools;
• work with the prelaw advisor to plan their study and timing for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) required to apply to law school; and
• be aware that most students apply for law school admission during the fall of their senior year in college and therefore should plan accordingly.

Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Education

See "Medical Professions Pathways" in this section. 

Psychology Clinic

Dr. Britani Black, Director
Harris Hall 449
304-696-2772
www.marshall.edu/psych/clinics/campus-psychology-clinic/
psychology@marshall.edu

The Marshall University Psychology Clinic has been established by the Department of Psychology to serve as a training facility for advanced graduate students enrolled in the clinical psychology doctoral program at the university and to provide high quality, low cost, confidential psychological services to individuals on the campus and from the local community.

The student clinicians are doctoral students in the Marshall University Clinical Psy.D. program. Student clinicians provide services under the supervision of qualified clinical faculty selected by the Department of Psychology to fulfill supervisory and teaching functions. A variety of services is offered by the clinic. These include individual psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and group psychotherapy, as well as educational workshops and other events. Some clinical faculty may also provide services. Although the clinic is not a for-profit venture, nominal fees are charged for some services; psychological therapy services are provided at no charge to students.

Public Service Internship

Smith Hall 780/304-696-3598

The Public Service Internship Program places qualified students in state government agencies for an off campus learning period of one semester. Students enrolled in this program work a forty hour week with an executive agency in a supervised intern program. They also attend a weekly seminar conducted by the state program coordinator and have a directed studies program conducted by their major department at Marshall. Participants must be full time Juniors or Seniors. They also must have the approval of their department chairperson and the university selection committee. The state program coordinator makes the final placement. Students receive 12 hours of academic credit and an educational stipend for their participation in the program. Academic credit for the program is offered in these courses:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
PSC 488	Independent Study (Directed Studies)	3
PSC 489	Seminar in Public Service	3
PSC 490	Public Service Internship	6
Total Credit Hours		12

All courses must be taken in order to receive credit. Students interested in this program should contact the Department of Political Science early in the semester preceding the one in which they wish to participate.

Speech and Hearing Center

Smith Hall 143
Phone: 304-696-3641
Fax: 304-696-2986
www.marshall.edu/mu-speech-and-hearing-center

Sarah Clemins, Director of Clinical Education
304-696-3246

Pam Holland, Chair, Department of Communication Disorders
304-696-2985

The Department of Communication Disorders in the College of Health Professions operates the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center (MUSHC), which provides quality speech, language, and hearing evaluations and treatment services for people of all ages. The center provides services for a variety of communication and swallowing disorders including, but not limited to, articulation, fluency, voice and resonance, cognitive communication, augmentative and alternative communication, aural rehabilitation, feeding/swallowing, and receptive and expressive language. In addition, services for communication differences, such as dialectical differences, are provided. Additional programs within the department include the Luke Lee Listening, Language, and Learning Lab (the first and only oral preschool for deaf and hard of hearing children in West Virginia) and the Scottish Rite Childhood Speech and Language Disorders Program. Services are available for Marshall students, faculty, and staff, as well as the general public. Costs for services may be handled through insurance, private pay, or an educational scholarship program. MUSHC is located in Smith Hall 143. For scheduling call 304-696-3641.

Student Affairs

Marcie Simms, Vice President
Memorial Student Center 2W38/304-696-2284
student-affairs@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/student-affairs

The Division of Student Affairs provides resources to help students and families succeed at Marshall University. We offer support in health, counseling, wellness, accessibility, transportation, absences, accountability, activities, intercultural affairs, leadership, community engagement, Esports, Greek life, and more. Our mission is to foster student success, support, and involvement. The various units within the Division of Student Affairs are:

• Access, Connections, and Engagement (ACE) Center
• Accessibility and Accommodations
• Community Service and Family Programs
• Counseling Center
• Esports & Club Sports
• Fraternity and Sorority Life
• Student Advocacy and Accountability
• Student Government Association
• Student Life
• Military and Veterans Affairs
• Violence Prevention and Response
• Wellness Center
• Women's Center

Student Advocacy and Accountability

Lisa Martin, Senior Director
2W38 Memorial Student Center
304-696-2495
martil@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/student-conduct/

Student Advocacy
Kat Smith, Director
2W32 Memorial Student Center
304-696-2284

The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability is committed to enhancing the college experience by providing essential support beyond the classroom. We empower students with resources to navigate challenges, resolve conflicts, and achieve personal and academic success. Our services include:

• Conflict Resolution – Assistance with personal, and institutional challenges through mediation and advisement.
• Accountability - Promoting a culture of responsibility by guiding students through fair and educational conduct processes.
• Individual Support – Access to counseling, disability accommodations, and specialized health programs to help students succeed.
• Academic Advocacy – Guidance on university policies, appeals, and fair treatment in academic matters.

 The Student Code of Conduct, Student Academic Rights and Responsibilities, and the conduct processes are available in the Student Handbook, published by the division of Student Affairs.

Student Health and Wellbeing

We are dedicated to nurturing the mental and physical well-being of our students. We have an array of services including the Counseling Center, Student Health services,  the Wellness Center, Marco’s Meal Share Program, and the Student Emergency Fund. The Office of Accessibility & Accommodations provides academic accommodations and physical accessibility support necessary for students to be successful.

Student Health and Wellbeing offices are located in Prichard Hall and the Memorial Student Center:

1. Counseling Services: Located on the first floor of Prichard Hall, the Counseling Center offers professional therapeutic services that can assist students with mental health, academic, career, and personal needs. Counseling services are confidential and free for Marshall University students. Our primary goal is to support the mission of Marshall University and the Division of Student Affairs by providing support and assistance to develop students’ personal growth, academic success, and mental health. The Marshall University Counseling Center recognizes and supports the diverse needs of students through counseling, educational, assessment, outreach, and training activities. 304-696-3111.
2. Wellness Center: A healthy lifestyle is the foundation for success and fulfillment, and the habits created in college can be carried throughout one’s life. The Marshall Wellness Center is committed to nurturing the physical and mental health of students enabling a lifetime of success, personal development, and well-being. We strive to imbue wellness within the university’s environment, policies, and practices, resulting in Marshall students who are well-balanced, self-actualized citizens of the world. We are located on the second floor of the Marshall Student Center, just outside the elevator in MSC 2W16A. 304-696-4103
3. Accessibility and Accommodations: The Office of Accessibility and Accommodations provides academic accommodations and physical accessibility support necessary for students to achieve their academic goals and promotes independence for our students. We aim to make all programs, services, and activities fully accessible to students with disabilities, and our staff works directly with students to personalize types and levels of services needed for a successful college career. We are located in Prichard Hall, Room 117. 304-696-2467.
4. Violence Prevention and Response: The Violence Prevention & Response Program is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and respectful campus environment by leading comprehensive and collaborative prevention initiatives, fostering a culture of community responsibility, and offering advocacy and support services to victims of sexual & interpersonal violence. We are located on the second floor of the Marshall Student Center, just outside the elevator in MSC 2W16A. 304-696-5701

Student Health Services

Leah Tolliver, Assistant Dean of Wellness
Old Main 115
304-696-3112
tolliver@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/student-affairs/resources/

Student Health Services are provided at the Marshall Medical Center at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Student Health is designed to treat acute illnesses. Services are delivered by Marshall Family Medicine, a division of the School of Medicine. Operating hours are from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., and it is closed Saturdays, Sundays, and on school holidays. Student Health operates on an appointment basis. Please contact the Student Health clinic for appointments and walk-in availability, 304-691-1100. 

Student Life

Dr. Tiffany Hartman, Assistant Dean of Student Life
2W37 Memorial Student Center
304-696-3423
tiffany.hartman@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/student-affairs/student-involvement/

Student Life is dedicated to fostering an educational, entertaining, and exciting environment outside of the classroom. With over 200 active student organizations, 16 Greek-lettered social fraternities and sororities, an active community outreach program, support and resources for military-connected student, growing Esports team, and various recreational sports teams, you will never not find something to do.

• Military and Veterans Affairs: We are here to engage all military-connected students through transitional support, educational benefits and programs to promote learning, engagement, and success. Our Veterans Lounge offers all military-connected students free printing, study space, computers, and more. We are located in Gullickson Hall 211. 304-696-5278
• LEAD Center: The LEAD Center is home to all programs related to student involvement. If you are interested in learning more about Greek life, joining one of the many clubs and organizations available, exploring leadership opportunities like the John Marshall Emerging Leaders Institute (JMELI), or just a place to hang out, the LEAD Center is the place to be. We are located in the lower level of the Memorial Student Center. 304-696-6776 
• Student Government Association: Students interested in being a voice for your peers and to make change happen on campus would find the perfect community in Student Government Association. SGA is located on the second floor of the Memorial Student Center, room 2W29B.
• Esports: Esports, short for “electronic sports,” refers to organized competitive video gaming where individuals or teams compete against each other in various video games, often for prizes, sponsorships, or titles. If you love gaming or love to watch people play, Esports is the right spot for you. Esports is located in the Thunderdome, room 402 in Drinko Library. 304-696-3504
• Community Service: Marshall students have the opportunity to give back to our on-campus and off-campus community through volunteering. Marshall is also a certifying organization of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for students who complete various hours of verified community service hours. We are located on the main floor of the Memorial Student Center, room 1W25. 304-696-2284

Student Support Services

Bonnie Bailey, Director
Prichard Hall West Lobby (1st Floor)/304-696-3164
www.marshall.edu/sss/
sss@marshall.edu

The Student Support Services (SSS) program is one of several federally funded TRiO grant programs established to help students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. SSS provides a host of free programming and support services to 200 eligible participants.

Eligible participants are undergraduate students who meet at least one of the three requirements:

• First-generation college attendees (neither parent/guardian has graduated from a 4-year institution)
• Income eligible as determined yearly by the Department of Education
• Documented learning or physical disability

The staff provides one-on-one academic advising to assist the student in achieving his/her academic goals. SSS also provides living learning communities and courses, Supplemental Instruction assistance, various courses and opportunities to enhance academic performance and guidance, assistance with financial aid processes and requirements, and postgraduate assistance.

Study Abroad

Old Main 105 / 304-696-6229
studyabroad@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/study-abroad/

Undergraduate students can experience life in a different culture while pursuing an approved course of study toward the baccalaureate degree. (See information on transfer of credit and grades below.) This international education experience will serve as excellent preparation for whatever career students choose. Marshall students have enrolled in programs of study in such countries as England, Spain, Mexico, Australia, Japan, France, and Italy. Students can arrange for study abroad in several ways:

• study abroad for one or more semesters or during semester breaks, such as summer or winter;
• enroll in another American institution’s study abroad program (see Marshall Students Visiting Other Institutions)
• enroll in an International Exchange Program. Marshall maintains a number of these programs (see below) which involve a direct relationship with the institution abroad as well as easy transfer of credits.

The Office of Study Abroad will help find the right program for a student’s needs. Advance planning will ensure a successful experience. By making an early commitment to study abroad, students can plan their curriculum, save money, and prepare for living in a foreign setting, possibly with a host family or in a shared apartment.

Eligibility to Participate in MU Study Abroad Program
 

• You must have completed your first two semesters of university level coursework to participate in a study abroad program.
• You must have a GPA of 2.50 overall/cumulative as well as 2.50 Marshall GPA or higher to be automatically endorsed. If your GPA is between a 2.25 and a 2.5 overall / cumulative, approval from academic advisor will be required.
• Students on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension are not eligible for study abroad.

Types of Study Abroad Programs

International Exchange Programs

Marshall University currently maintains student exchange programs with the following institutions:

• Al Akhawayn University (AUI) in Morocco
• Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England
• Chukyo University in Nagoya, Japan
• International Information Technology University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
• K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University in Aktobe, Kazakhstan
• Kansai-Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan
• Kobenhavns Professions Hojskole University in Copenhagen, Denmark
• Kyunpook National University in Daegu, South Korea
• Jeonbok National University in Jeonju, South Korea
• Rajagiri College of Social Sciences and Business, Kerala, India
• Rennes 2 University in Rennes, France
• Université Catholique de Lyon, Ecole Supérieure de Commerce et Management in Lyon, France

ISEP Direct - International Student Exchange Program

ISEP Direct provides access to over 300 study sites in 42 countries. Programs in English are not only in English-speaking countries but in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, Korea, Latvia, the Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden and Thailand. Students can search ISEP programs online by location, major or language of instruction at www.isep.org.

Junior Year Abroad

Nine to twelve months fully integrated into the foreign environment requires the most commitment. It requires fluency in the host language and often is the costliest of the options. However, it also yields the most in personal growth and maturity.

Semester Abroad

Because most foreign universities are not organized on a semester system or offer credit hours, these one-semester programs are usually run by American universities. Classes are usually offered in English by American or host professors.

Short-Term Study Abroad

These are typically summer or winter programs lasting between two to ten weeks. Often, they allow students to experience international education without the commitment of a long-term semester program. These programs are also more affordable, while also allowing students to make academic progress toward their degree. Most of these programs are faculty-led, taught in English and administered by Kentucky Institute for International Studies.

Travel-Study Tours

These are usually very short-term events (over Spring Break), which involve service learning rather than academic credit.

Transfer of Foreign Credits/Grades
 

1. Students who plan to study abroad should consult with the Study Abroad Coordinator in the Office of Study Abroad. The coordinator will provide information on how to apply, including the paperwork necessary for Study Abroad.
2. Foreign study courses may be taken for letter grades or as Credit/No Credit, depending on the grading system of the host institution and pending approval of the student’s academic college.

• All students must obtain advance approval for courses taken for a letter grade or Credit/No Credit by completing the Study Abroad Course Credit Approval form prior to participating in the program.
• Students can earn up to 3 hours of International (IR) attributes toward graduation requirements.
• Students must take all hours in a given term as either Credit/No Credit or for a letter grade. 

Steps to Prepare
 

1. Commit to study abroad and begin planning.
2. Gather information—find program materials in the Office of Study Abroad located in Old Main 105. Estimate costs - talk with parents, the Financial Aid Office and the Study Abroad Coordinator.
3. Decide on a program—semester, semester break, or a full year. Decide on a country and on what prerequisites you may need.
4. Consult often with the Study Abroad Coordinator and academic advisor. They can offer insightful tips.

Testing Center

Demeley Smith-Holmes, Director
Room G-45, Morrow Library/304-696-6391
demeley.smith@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/testing-center/ 

The Marshall University Testing Center administers the computer-based GRE, Praxis I, TOEFL, CLEP, and various other exams in contract with the Educational Testing Service. The MU Testing Center serves as a PSI FAA Testing Services site and administers the On-Campus ACT exam. For additional information please visit the website or call the phone number listed above or 304-696-2604.

Textbook Loan Program

Libraries and Online Learning
Drinko Library, 304-696-2321
drinkoaccessservices@marshall.edu
https://marshall.libanswers.com/Circulation/faq/323372

Textbooks for several gateway and core curriculum courses are now available in the Drinko Library for a short-term loan period of three hours in- library use only. A list of textbooks that are part of the loan program can be found on the Textbook Loan Program website. Students who would like to utilize the textbook loan program should visit the Circulation Desk at the Drinko Library. To request the book, the student should know the title of the book, identify the book as part of the Textbook Loan Program, and present a student ID.

Tutoring Services

Allen Williams, Director of Tutoring and Learning Supports
Smith Communications Building 211
304-696-6622
tutoring@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/tutoring

Tutoring is available for Marshall’s undergraduate students through Knack, a contracted vendor.  Knack hires Marshall University students who have previously been successful in specific courses to tutor other Marshall students seeking assistance. 

To request a tutor, undergraduate students can visit marshall.joinknack.com and sign in with your Marshall student account login.

Both undergraduate and graduate students who have earned a grade of B or better in select courses can apply to tutor undergraduate courses.  Interested applicants can go to marshall.joinknack.com to complete the application process which requires submission of an unofficial academic transcript and completion of paid tutor training. 

Work Integrated Education Experience

Internship

An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.

Practicum/Clinical Experience

 A practicum or clinical experience provides students with intensive, hands-on professional experience in their field of study. Students are assigned to work in settings where they may engage in professional practice in the expected career field and are typically connected to an academic program with course requirements. In some programs, supervision may be required by professionals who hold appropriate credentials for the profession.

Applied Research

Applied Research allows students to look for solutions to practical problems using empirical methods. The results of this action-oriented research focus on applying knowledge to existing problems.

Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce. Individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized, portable credential. Employers can choose to register their programs with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to show prospective job seekers that their apprenticeship program meets national quality standards.  

Curricular Community-Based Learning (CBL)

Curricular Community Based Learning (CBL) integrates meaningful community service with classroom instruction and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience and strengthen communities. In practice, students partner with a community-based organization to apply their disciplinary knowledge to a community-identified challenge. They then intentionally reflect on the experience to understand how theory and practice align, to interrogate course-based learning, and to understand their role in the community.

Cooperative Education

Cooperative education is a structured method of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. A cooperative education experience, commonly known as a "co-op", may or may not provide academic credit for structured job experience. Co-op experiences are either full-time (40 hours per week) alternating semesters of work and school or part-time (20 hours per week) combining work and school during the same time. Co-op experiences are paid experiences supervised by a professional following the same career path as the student. Students complete more than one assignment (2 or more) with progressive levels of responsibility.

Capstone

A capstone course or experience requires students to integrate knowledge and skills gained from multiple prior courses in their plan of study and serves as the culmination of an educational program.

Externship

In an externship, students complete a hands-on, immersive experience that prepares them for professional practice and their certification exam. Students complete their experience with oversight from an approved preceptor while providing patient care.

Internship

An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.

Practicum/Clinical Experience

 A practicum or clinical experience provides students with intensive, hands-on professional experience in their field of study. Students are assigned to work in settings where they may engage in professional practice in the expected career field and are typically connected to an academic program with course requirements. In some programs, supervision may be required by professionals who hold appropriate credentials for the profession.

Residency (Teacher Education)

A resident teacher is immersed in the classroom, school, and community for a rich experience that pairs the resident teacher with a master cooperating teacher to co-teach for a full year. This model provides PK-12 students with two teachers in a single classroom while providing an opportunity to incentivize recruitment and support the retention of quality, effective educators in West Virginia. (For other definitions of Residency, please see Marshall University Professional School websites.)

Writing Across the Curriculum

Georgianna Logan, Director
Gullickson Hall 100D
304-696-2683
www.marshall.edu/ctl/writing-across-the-curriculum

See Center for Teaching and Learning.

Writing Center

Meghan Hancock, Director
Drinko Library, 2nd Floor/304-696-6254/writing@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/writingcenter

The Writing Center, staffed by graduate and undergraduate students of various majors, provides free writing consultation to all Marshall University students. Tutors help students through the entire writing process, from discussing initial ideas to revising and editing their work. The center is located on the second floor of Drinko Library. Students are encouraged, but not required, to make appointments ahead of time, and may find more information about making appointments on the Writing Center's website or by calling the Writing Center at 304-696-6254.