Be Informed

Be Informed

Being informed about campus policies and services can guide decisions and offer peace of mind as you support your student. The links below can answer many of your questions.

Health and Safety

Check out the services provided by University police - including escorts, vehicle jump starts, and vehicle unlocks: http://www.fhsu.edu/university-police/services-provided/

Campus Alerts - Stay on top of the latest alerts and University Police efforts to keep our campus safe.

Campus Crisis Plan - Visit this site to learn more about FHSU's emergency preparedness.

Health & Wellness Services - Health and Wellness Services is committed to the health and well-being of university students. Counseling services are available for managing stress and anxiety, coping with transition, dealing with alcohol or drug issues, handling relationship difficulties, and learning problem-solving techniques for college success. Accessibility services are provided for securing classroom and housing accommodations for students with documented disabilities, providing academic and personal support, and self-advocacy coaching. Medical services are available for minor illnesses and injuries, vaccines and allergy injections, physical exams, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, medications, and other general health concerns.

Meningitis Information and Policy - If your student lives in University Housing or Greek Housing, Fort Hays State University requires students to become immunized with the meningitis vaccination or sign a waiver.

Student Services

Academic Advising and Career Exploration - Academic Advising and Career Exploration is a connecting point for all Fort Hays State University students. At FHSU, we believe in the importance of academic advising, so each of our students has been assigned an advisor. An advisor is a faculty member or trained professional with whom students have the opportunity to meet with and talk to one-on-one about their academic program and career/life goals--but students need to take the initiative. The advisor helps plan a course of study and makes suggestions for program planning. They may help with investigating careers. An advisor may refer students to other faculty or offices for help.

Career Services - Your student has started their college career to ultimately land the job of their dreams. Career Services can help connect them with professionals in their desired career field. Encourage your student to utilize the resources in career services to keep up with industry trends in the job market and stay ahead of the competition. Make sure to check out the Calendar of Events for information on career fairs, on-campus interviews and more!

Student Accessibility Services - Was your student on an IEP in high school? Have they recently had surgery or broken an arm or leg? Are they taking online classes and have a documented disability? The Student Accessibility Services is here to help! Students can request accommodations for academic classes and receive academic support at Fort Hays State University. Accommodations and services are provided when they bring in the documentation of their disability. Please visit Student Accessibility Services pages on getting access, accommodations, and resources to learn about the services the Student Accessibility Services offers.

Financial Assistance - The Financial Assistance office is here to help students navigate the money issues involved with their college education. While administering federal, state and local financial assistance as well as scholarship programs, they will help students get the best financial package to finance their education at FHSU. With several staff members on duty, they are there to answer questions students or family members may have regarding university financial aid.

Registrar - The Registrar's Office is the "gatekeeper of the University." They are here to help students from the beginning through the end of their educational journey--from the admission application to the final degree check. They can assist with interpreting university policies and degree requirements, fulfill transcript requests or verify current registration for insurance purposes. Have a question about in-state residency requirements? Need a course description sent to another college? They are here to help. Our goal is to maintain the quality, accuracy, safekeeping, and confidentiality of the academic records of all current and former students.

Residence Life - Nothing beats the convenience and accessibility of on-campus housing for faculty, staff, and students. Find out everything you need to know about our residence halls and apartment communities, as well as helpful forms and policy information. 

Tutoring and Success Coaching - is available for all FHSU Students.  Students can stop by the Center for Student success or email success@fhsu.edu 

Other Student Services - From academic support services to leadership development to student engagement, FHSU offers an array of student services.

Vice President for Student Affairs - Need additional assistance? Have a great idea to better serve students? Contact the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Computing and Information Technology

Suggested Technologies for Students - Learn more about technology expectations and FHSU resources for your student.

TigerTech- This site contains information regarding technical assistance for your student.

Learning Commons - Learn more about this one-on-one personal support of students in need of technical assistance.

Other

Victor E Apparel and Gift - "Tigerize" your family or help your student find textbooks.

Commencement - Find out all you need to know to prepare for this important event.

Dining Services - Add flexi-cash to your student's account or learn more about dining on campus.

FERPA - Learn about the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act and how students can grant access to their education records.

Study Abroad - Regardless of one's financial situation, study abroad can be a reality for any student. Discover more about the variety of opportunities and the benefits of an international experience.