What my University is doing to help...

[G35stilez]

Just got an email from the school talking about the disaster going on in New Orleans. They mentioned donating and the usual relief efforts, but what stood out to me was...


"Additionally, the university has made arrangements to assist students who were enrolled in colleges and universities affected in the hurricane areas who now may wish to enroll at Quinnipiac University for the fall semester: Quinnipiac will allow qualified students to register as visiting students part time or full time for the fall. Freshmen should bring copies of their high school transcript and upperclass students should, if they are able, bring copies of their college transcripts to the Admissions Office, who will review their records and refer them to the Registrar’s Office and the Dean’s Offices for advisement/registration. As our fall semester is underway, we will only be able to accommodate students through next Thursday, September 8th. Housing is not available, so students would need to make their own arrangements or commute to the campus. Quinnipiac will not charge them upon entry, and students should provide proof if possible of having paid their home institution. Students are expected to pay tuition and fees to their home institution. Quinnipiac will be in touch with leadership at the affected colleges/universities regarding details of assistance."



I was pretty blown away by this. So anyone whos school is demolished more or less, come up to CT to visit for a semester or two. I promise you'd have a detailing buddy .

www.quinnipiac.edu



Good Luck to all!

[Scottwax]

Several universities in Texas are doing the same. I think it is a great idea.

[hadboosttroy]

Mine too

"News: Portland State University Committed to Assisting in Hurricane Relief Effort
Author: Erin Malecha Arias (503-725-8794) Office of Marketing and Communications
Posted: September 2, 2005

In the tragic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Portland State University is committed to assisting those affected by the natural disaster and providing an opportunity for displaced students to continue to pursue their college education.

Accommodating the needs of admitted Portland State students from the affected areas is a top priority. Fall term begins September 26 and new and returning PSU students from the affected Gulf Coast states should contact the Office of Admissions at 503-725-3511 to ensure a smooth start to the school year.

Portland State welcomes students from colleges and universities in the affected Gulf Coast areas to apply for fall term. Applications are still being accepted and will receive immediate processing for the term. Students who may be unable to obtain transcripts will be provisionally admitted without transcripts. They will be asked to present unofficial transcripts by the first week of the term and official transcripts by the end of the second term.

“Students affected by Katrina are welcome to continue their studies at Portland State University,” said Provost Roy Koch. “We will work with these students to help meet their financial needs through student aid programs and tuition assistance. We are also able to make housing available to these students coming to Portland State University.”

“This is a national tragedy that has forever changed all of our lives, especially those who live on the Gulf Coast. Portland State University is committed to help share in the burden of meeting the immediate needs of those in affected communities,” said Portland State President Daniel O. Bernstine. “PSU’s doors are open to those who want to attend the University and our faculty, staff and students have already contributed to relief organizations. Discussions are underway identifying how each individual, college and school can assist in the ongoing relief efforts.”

Students interested in attending Portland State University should contact the Office of Admissions at 503-725-3511 and ask to speak to an admissions counselor. Students can also apply online at www.pdx.edu/admissions."

I gotta say though, school would be the last thing on my mind in such a situation.

[tkr128]

Same here...

"This morning the campus academic leadership met to discuss how we can best
offer aid to those who have been so seriously affected. Already UCR has
received several inquiries from students who were attending or planned to
attend universities in the stricken area. We are making special efforts to
accommodate such students at UCR, including waiving out-of-state tuition and
accepting self-reported eligibility until such time that their official
transcripts can be obtained. Staff in the Registrar�s Office, Housing,
Financial Aid, and other campus departments are working hard to make special
arrangements. Our Deans are contacting their counterparts at Tulane
University and other impacted campuses to let them know that UCR will open
its doors to displaced students.

The American Council on Education, the National Association of State
Universities and Land Grant Colleges, and the American Association of
Universities are providing leadership to coordinate aid offered by
universities around the country, and UCR will be joining in these efforts as
well. In addition to accepting students, we will work with them to assist
faculty and other researchers so that they may continue their studies."

I think it's great that a so many schools across the country are doing this.