Instructional Resources and Support Services

The School uses classroom and laboratory space in three university buildings. The School of Engineering main office, Deans, and counselors, are at McAuliffe Hall. Also at McAuliffe are laboratories for Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer and Information Systems Engineering, Robotics, Engineering Resource and Development, and CAD. A Tutorial Center and a Reading and Reference Lounge are also located in this building. The Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Applications Laboratories, and the Manufacturing laboratory (workshop) are located at the Bannow Science Center. The majority of School of Engineering classrooms are situated in Xavier Hall.

The engineering reference and circulating collection is housed in the University's Nyselius Library. The Library continually cultivates its collection and services and upgrades its on-line databases and search procedures to support the School's curriculum as well as the overall intellectual development of its students.

School Administration Offices

The School administration offices are open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The offices are in McAuliffe Hall.

Advising and Course Selection

Courses should be chosen in accordance with the latest catalog of the School of Engineering. Degree requirements are set by the catalog for the year of admission. The students should make certain that all the prerequisites are satisfied for each course selection.

Counselors and Advisors are available at McAuliffe Hall during regular evening hours throughout the calendar year. They should be consulted if there are any questions pertaining to curriculum requirements

Counselors/Advisors are available Monday to Thursday, 6:30-9:00 p.m., and on Fridays by appointment.

Tutorial Services

Free tutorial services are available at McAuliffe Hall, in Mathematics, the Sciences, and Engineering. Students can take advantage of these services on a daily basis, in the McAuliffe Hall Tutorial Center, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A monthly tutorial schedule listing the tutors on duty is circulated on a regular basis. Computers with software packages for self-paced learning are also available daily in the Tutorial Center.

Housing

University residence hall facilities on campus are reserved for undergraduates. Off-campus housing for students can be arranged on an individual basis through the coordinator of off-campus housing, Loyola Hall.

Security

The Security Department is responsible for the safety and security of persons and property associated with Fairfield University. The office is open, and security officers are on patrol, 24 hours a day year-round. Violations of University regulations which require immediate attention should be reported to the Security Department. The Security office is located in Room 2 on the ground floor of Loyola Hall. To reach the department from an outside telephone line, dial 254-4090; from an inside line, dial extension 4090. In an emergency, dial 254-4090.

Parking

All vehicles must display a valid parking permit and park properly in the designated area. Parking permits may be obtained at the Security Department, Room 2, Loyola Hall. A valid University identification card or receipt of registration and a motor vehicle registration must be presented when registering a motor vehicle.

Unauthorized vehicles in handicapped, fire lane or service vehicle spaces will be towed at the owner's expense. A number of parking spaces have been designated for handicapped persons throughout the campus. Vehicles of handicapped persons displaying a current permit either from the state in which they reside or a University permit may park in these areas. A pamphlet detailing traffic and parking regulations is available at Security.

Special Events

A continuous series of special events including exhibitions, lectures, and dramatic and musical programs is scheduled throughout the academic year. These events are open to all members of the University community, and many of them are free. For a complete calendar of events contact the Barone Campus Center, ext. 4222.