Frequently Asked Questions
1. If my child gets sick or injured, where should he/she go?
2. What about health/accident insurance?
3. What immunizations and examinations are required to live in the residence halls?
4. Will parents be notified if a student needs medical attention?
5. If a student can not attend classes because of illness, accident, or emergency, who should be notified?
6. How safe is the Mount Olive College campus?
7. Do most students have a vechile?
8. What are the computer requirements?
9. Is every student assigned an advisor? How often do they meet?
10. When does a student declare their major?
11. When and where does a student register for classes?
12. What is Drop/Add?
13. What items are available in the residence hall rooms?
14. What is the average size of a residence hall room?
15. What can my son or daughter bring to college? What is not allowed?
16. What laundry facilities are available on campus?
17. What connections are available in the residence hall rooms?
18. How can a parent know how their student is doing academically?
19. What career planning is available to students?
20. Where do students attend church?
21. What banks are available for students?
22. Where can my son or daughter pick up mail?
- If my child gets sick or injured, where should he/she go?
The College’s Health Services Center is located beside Pope Wellness Center. Health services is staffed Monday – Friday by a registered nurse. The nurse makes referrals to physicians, as needed. Students who become sick or injured after Health Services operating hours should call the residence life coordinator on call or Campus Safety for assistance.
- What about health/accident insurance?
Before any student-athlete may practice or participate in an athletic department sponsored activity, he/she must have a physical examination and are required to prove that they have personal health insurance that covers athletic injuries.
Mount Olive College has an insurance policy which covers all student-athletes while participating in intercollegiate athletics during official practices and competitions. The college's policy is a secondary policy only. A claim with your personal insurance is filed first, and a claim with the college's insurance is filed only after your insurance has paid in full, or part, or denied the claim.
- What immunizations and examinations are required to live in the residence halls?
The following immunizations are required for students 17 years old and younger:
· 3 DTP’s or Td’s (one Td does must have been within the last 10 years)
· 3 oral polio vaccinations
· 2 measles (rubella), on or after first birthday *
· 1 rubella on or after the first birthday **
· 1 mumps on or after the first birthday
Students born in 1957 or later and 18 years of age or older:
· 3 DTP’s or Td’s (one Td dose must have been within the past 10 years)
· 2 measles (rubella), on or after the first birthday*
· 1 rubella on or after the first birthday **
· 1 mumps on or after the first birthday
* History or physician-diagnosed measles disease is acceptable.
** Physician-diagnosed rubella disease is not acceptable. ONLY laboratory proof of immunity to rubella is acceptable.
- Will parents be notified if a student needs medical attention?
Parents of dependent students are normally notified of a significant accident or illness. Basic communication is expected to occur between the student and parent.
- If a student cannot attend classes because of illness, accident, or emergency, who should be notified?
Students who cannot attend class because of illness should contact their professors.
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- How safe is the Mount Olive College campus?
Campus Safety’s number one priority is the safety and well- being of our campus community. Campus safety patrols the campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Blue lights are available at several locations around campus should your student need assistance. These units contact a safety officer immediately and alert them to the location in question. You may view the most recent crime statistics page for detailed information.
- Do most students have a vehicle?
Many MOC students have a vehicle, but it is not necessary. Students have easy walking access to all parts of campus, in addition to grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants.
- What are the computer requirements?
Several computer labs are available on campus, but your student may also bring a personal computer. For specific information, please visit the Information Technology page.
- Is every student assigned an advisor? How often do they meet?
Each student is assigned an advisor upon enrollment. Students will meet with their advisor before registering for the next semester’s classes. When a student declares their major, they will be reassigned to a faculty advisor from the appropriate academic department.
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- When does a student declare their major?
A student may declare a major at any time. However, it is best to declare a major as early as possible to ensure you are enrolled in all classes necessary prior to graduation.
- When and where does a student register for classes?
A student already enrolled pre-registers for classes towards the end of the current semester. The process begins with the student meeting with their advisor and discussing the schedule and courses offered. The advisor will approve the final schedule. No student may register for more than 19 hours without the permission of the faculty advisor and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
- What is Drop/Add?
Students may drop or add a class within the first week of classes. Students should visit the Registrar’s Office to obtain the appropriate forms and collect the necessary signatures by the last day of the drop/add week.
- What items are available in the residence hall rooms?
All rooms in the Residence Halls are furnished with a bed, desk, chair, dresser, and closet area for each student.
14. What is the average size of a residence hall room?
The average room size is 9X12, so pack wisely!
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15. What can my son or daughter bring to college? What is not allowed?
What to bring:
Sheets, Bedding, Pillow, Mattress Pad
Toiletries/Towels/Wash Cloths
Clothing
Iron/Ironing Board
Television/VCR/DVD player
Phone/Answering Machine
Stereo/Radio/CDs
Plastic storage containers
Laundry/Cleaning supplies
Class supplies
Computer/Supplies
Trash can
First aid supplies/prescription medicine
Room lighting
Plants
Flash light
Book bag
School supplies
Wall decorations
Refrigerator (no larger than 3 cu. Ft)
Microwave (700 watts or less)
What not to bring:
Toaster oven, hot plate, (nothing with an open burner)
Candles, incense (not permitted)
Curtains (all rooms have full-size blinds)
Weapons; including pocket knives
Pets
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- What laundry facilities are available on campus?
Laundry rooms with automatic washers and dryers are available in the residence halls.
- What connections are available in the residence hall rooms?
Each room is wired and connected for telephone hook-up, cable TV, and internet access. Basic cable is provided in each residence hall room as part of the room package.
- How can a parent know how their student is doing academically?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of students’ educational records. It applies to schools receiving funds through a U.S. Department of Education program.
Information from educational records will not be released to a student’s parents without the consent of the student, unless the student is a dependent student. A dependent student is defined as a student who receives more than 50% of his or her support from parents. Before information is released to a parent, it is the responsibility of the college official receiving the parental request to make a good faith effort to contact the student for the purpose of determining if the student will give consent to the release of the educational record or wishes to challenge the parents’ claim regarding dependency. For more information click here.
- What career planning is available to students?
Our professional staff provides personal career advising, mock interviews, and job search counseling. We host Career Fairs allowing students to gather data concerning careers and meet with potential employers.
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- Where do students attend church?
Many denominations are available within walking distance from campus. Several churches have shuttles to take students to and from services. A weekly chapel service is available for the MOC community each Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. There are also several active student organizations on campus who host prayer groups, Bible studies and other organized activities.
- What banks are available for students?
Wachovia, Southern Bank, People’s National Bank, and Woodforest National Bank
- Where can my son or daughter pick up mail?
Mail boxes are available for resident students. If a package is too large for the mailbox, a notice will be placed in the student mailbox and pick-up available at the Office of Student Development.