STUDENT LIFE

International Students

Jewish Hospital College is approved by the Department of Immigration and Naturalization for F-1 status. Eligibility documents for international students are maintained in the Office of Student and Support services. Our educational partner, Washington University provides expanded services to international students for such diverse needs as English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, personal and cross-cultural programs, and social, cultural, and recreational activities designed to foster international understanding and enrichment.

Disability Services

Students with disabilities are integrated as equal members of the campus community. As information about a student's disability is not obtained in the admission process, disabled students must identify their needs to obtain assistance. Services include campus accessibility for mobility impairment, housing and classroom accommodations, counseling, referral for learning disability, diagnoses, test proctoring, audiocassette recorder/player loans, and teaching adaptations in consultation with the faculty.

Student Health

Students are responsible for their own medical care and are strongly encouraged to have insurance coverage while they are enrolled. Information about insurance plans is available from the Office of Student and Support Services. Students may seek general health care services from Washington University Student Health Services; specialist care, however, is not available. Students will be assessed a modest fee for each visit and there may be additional charges for immunizations or other tests.

Student Activities

Student leaders plan and conduct socials, community activities and wellness programs under the auspices of the Office of Student and Support Services. Students are encouraged to express themselves through Student Council, membership in standing committees of the Faculty Organization, the Residence Council, written evaluation and comment, and structured and informal dialogues with administration, faculty and staff. Through these experiences, students develop skill in using political processes, develop leadership and group process skills, and participate in College, professional, community, social and campus activities.

Residential Life

The Residence is located within the College building. Like nowhere else, the neighborhood reflects the diversity of St. Louis with places to eat, places to shop, and places to just kick back and relax. The coed residence provides a comfortable, attractive, and secure place to live, study, and enjoy the College experience. Amenities include state of the art security system, meals at adjacent hospital cafeterias, nearby Metrolink and Bi-State transit, a network of lightrail, bus, and van transportation, free parking with shuttle services around campus and to and from Washington University, smoke free environment except in private rooms, a smoke, alcohol and drug free environment, and enclosed passenger walkways. (Smoking is permitted only in designated areas.) Furnished single and double rooms are available and include phone jack, mini blinds, and central AC/Heat. Each dormitory floor includes a kitchen with microwave, baths with tub and shower, lounge with television. Common facilities include computer labs, library, fitness areas, coin-operated laundry, vending machines, sunroof and terrace, ice machines, and private study rooms.

Residence Application Form  

Commuter Life

Commuting students may take advantage of a variety of campus facilities. These include library access, Internet connected computers, lockers, showers, a room to study, rest or sleep, fitness areas, sunroof and terrace, vending machines, kitchens, lounges, U.S. Postal Service, and a piano. Students may rent a sleeping room overnight for a nominal fee.

Identification Badge

Each enrolled student must wear a Jewish Hospital College identification badge to:

• utilize clinical practicum facilities,
• enter the College building,
• borrow items from the Medical Center libraries,
• access medical center parking areas, and
• receive discounts in the cafeteria, etc.

Badges may be obtained at St. Louis Children's Hospital Security Office in Children's Hospital, Parking Level, M-F 7 :00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (314) 362-2575. Students must submit a signed ID badge request form to obtain a badge. Forms are obtained from the Division Dean's office or the Office of Student and Support Services. Proof of registration is required to obtain a badge. It takes two to three business days to activate system access to the College building. Fees are charged for lost or damaged badges. All badges are assigned a one year expiration date. Upon expiration, the current badge must be submitted to request a replacement badge.

Students enrolled in classes at University College (UC) may obtain a Washington University student ID in Women's Building, lower level, Room 53, at Hilltop campus. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (314) 935-5959. Proof of class registration form marked "paid" must be presented. A copy may be obtained from the Business Office.

Parking

Students must have an ID badge to obtain BJH parking privileges. The Parking Office is located on the first floor of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital North Garage, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (314) 362-2575.

Parking options include:

1. Park for free Monday through Friday at Duncan-Taylor located approximately four (4) blocks east of the College an ride the shuttle (maps and schedules are available at the Parking Office).
2. Park for free at 6:30 p.m. on Friday through 10:30 a.m. on Monday.
3. Pay $22.00/month to park fulltime in the BJH Forest Park/Laclede Garage.

Students enrolled in classes at University College (UC) have two parking options:

1. Obtain a parking permit at the Transportation Office at the "Campus Police" office on Shepley Drive (off Big Bend Boulevard) Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A fee is charged for parking. A copy of class registration marked "paid" must be submitted to obtain a parking permit.
2. Use the student ID badge to ride the Washington University shuttle bus to/from the Washington University campus. The shuttle pick up and drop off location is on Euclid Avenue near the Metrolink station. The shuttle runs every 20 minutes: on the hour, 20 after the hour, and 20 till the hour, Monday through Friday. After 6:30 p.m., the shuttle runs every half hour until midnight. The return shuttle stops outside the Washington University bookstore (Mallinckrodt Center).

Parking at the Medical Center is indicated on the campus map.   Free student parking is provided and the free shuttle service carries riders to and from the campus.