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Resources Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I log into blueView?
Answer: To log into blueView, simply follow the instructions:
1. Go to www.drake.edu
2. Click on the blueView link at the top of the page.
3. Enter the user name (student id, password). **If you can't get in after the first two tries, stop and call the help desk.
2. How do I search on blueView to Look-up Classes to Add?
Answer:
1. Log into blueView. Please see the Success Kit on the Pharmacy Web page if you need instructions for this. Access the MYDUSIS information.
2. Click on Student Services and Financial Aid.
3. Click on Registration.
4. Click on Look-up Classes to Add.
5. Highlight the term you are wanting to search in. Click Submit.
6. If you are searching for a particular subject, highlight the subject in the Subject Box, then click Class Search.
If you are searching for a class with a particular AOI, highlight ALL of the subjects in the Subject Box, then select the AOI in the Attribute Box. Click Class Search.
If you are searching for a class during a particular time, highlight all of the subjects in the Subject Box, then select the start/end time and days you need. Click Class Search.
7. All classes that match your search will appear. The "C" means the class is closed.
3. How do I access my Degree Audit?
Answer: All students are responsible for understanding their degree audits and notifying the College Office with questions or concerns.
Please read the directions below to access the degree audit.
1. Log into MYDUSIS.
2. Click on Student Services and Financial Aid.
3. Click on Student Records
4. Click on Degree Audit.
5. Select term and click Submit.
6. Verify Curriculum Information is correct. Scroll to the bottom of page. Click Generate New Audit.
7. Click in the circle next to the program. Select the term, and click Generate Request.
8. Click in the circle next to Detail Requirements and click Submit.
9. Review your audit to determine what you have completed as well as what you still need to complete.
The audit is split up into GROUPS and AREAS.
A. Areas are: FYS, AOI's, Pre-Pharmacy math/science, Pre-Pharmacy Other, Professional Courses Areas, Professional Electives, Pharmacy General Electives
B. Groups: Separates out the AOI's.
AOI/Pre-pharmacy completion information:
Spring semester of the SO year (4th semester of enrollment):
- FYS
- Bio 11, 12, 95 (Life Science AOI)
- Chem 1-4; 107-110 (Physical Science AOI)
- Math 50 (Qualitative AOI)
- IS 44 (Information Systems AOI)
- Stat 60
- Phar 11-71 (exception exists for study abroad students)
- Electives to obtain 60 or more credits
Summer prior to entrance into the professional program:
- Written Communication AOI (exception may be sought to complete this during P1 year)
- Rhet 73 (Engaged Citizen) (exception ma be sought to complete this during P1 year)
- Remediation of Phar 51 or 71 (if required)
End of the P3 year: Drake Curriculum AOI's
- Artistic Experience
- Historical Consciousness (2 courses total; 1 breadth)
- International and Multicultural Understanding
- Values and Ethics (Phar 161 or 162)
The rest of the Pharmacy Requirements can be found on the Curriculum Guide.
Please contact jennifer.tran@drake.edu with any questions, or concerns.
4. What are the listing of general campus resources?
Answer: The following information may help identify available resources at Drake. These descriptions highlight the most frequently used areas on campus.
General Assistance:
Libraries
Cowles Library:
Information center, reference, e-reserves, interlibrary loan, and instruction 271-2113
Law Library:
Legal Resources (Located in Opperman Hall) 271-3189
Computer Assistance:
Carnegie Help Desk 271-3001
PCs, Macs, and other technology questions
Counseling Center / Student Health Center:
3116 Carpenter Ave. 271-3864
Individual and group counseling, consultation, self-help library
Student Accounts:
102 Old Main 271-2151
Verify billing address, make payment arrangements, purchase parking permit
Student Disability Services Student Health Center:
3116 Carpenter Ave. 271-1835
Classroom accommodations and campus accessibility issues
Student Financial Planning:
Carnegie Hall 271-2905
Loans, scholarships, grants, and other financial aid questions or concerns
Student Life Center:
Olmsted 271-3711
Information regarding residence life, student activities, organizations, Greek life, and services such as fax, copies, ID pictures.
Student Records & Academic Information:
105 Old Main 271-3901
Official transcripts requested here
University Book Store:
3003 Forest Avenue 274-3401
Books, school supplies, and Drake items
Colleges & Schools
Registration information, advisor questions, change of major, dropping and adding classes
Arts & Sciences - School of Fine Arts - 272 Harmon Hall - Dana Hobbs 271-3939
Business and Public Administration - 208 Aliber Hall - Karen Pomeroy 271-3142
School of Education - 3206 University Avenue - Aggie Jones 271-3769
Journalism & Mass Communication - 118 Meredith Hall - Carla McCrea 271-2838
Law - 128 Cartwright Hall - Linda Quinn 271-4511
Pharmacy & Health Sciences - 106 Cline Hall - Amy Bowman - 271-3018
University Academic Resources
Resource Location Contact Person Extension
General Study Skills - 107 Old Main - Chrystal Stanley 271-3752
Accounting Lab - Aliber Hall - Sara Walker 271-2973
Chem Lab - LaRhee Henderson 271-2925
Computer Science - 214 Howard Hall - Michael Rieck 271-3795
Econ Lab 204 - Meredith Hall - William Boal 271-3129
History S.I. - Matt Esposito 271-4121
Information Systems - Aliber Hall - Suzanne Clayton 271-3811
Math Lab - 201 Meredith Hall - Geoff Tims 271-4022
Meteorology - David Courard-Hauri 271-3812
Music - Bill Dougherty 271-2834
Physics - Larry Staunton 271-3033
Writing Workshop - 227 Howard Hall/Library - Jody Swilky 271-2729
5. What are the general registration times/information?
Answer: IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
1. Spring 2007 schedule of classes is now live on MYDUSIS. Registration times are listed at the bottom of this page.
2. Students: Please check your registration status and clear up any holds which may prohibit you from registering.
3. Prior to attempting registration for a class, check the class's pre-requisites by clicking on the "view catalog entry" on the class listing.
4. Students: Please make sure you are currently enrolled in the correct classes for fall 2006. Friday, October 20, the MIDPOINT OF THE SEMESTER, is the last date to drop a class for this semester.
5. ATTENTION: Beginning with first day of classes in January 2007, the following policy, passed by faculty senate in April 2006 will be in effect:
"Students are required to validate their enrollment by attending the first class meeting for each course on their schedule. Failure to attend the first class or to make prior arrangements with the professor will result in the student being dropped from that course."
REGISTRATION TIMES: (note -- credits are based on credits completed, NOT COUNTING this semester's enrollment) The OSCO lab will be open at 6:45 am during registration.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
7 am Law 60 cr & above
3:30 pm Graduate ED 30 crs & higher
5:00 pm Graduate BN & JO 18 crs & higher
Thursday, Oct. 26
7 am Law 1 cr & higher
3:30 pm Graduate ED 8 crs & higher
5:00 pm Graduate BN & JO 1 cr & higher
Friday, Oct. 27
7 am P3
3:30 pm Graduate ED < 8 cr
5:00 pm Graduate BN & JO < 1 cr
Monday, Oct. 30
7 am 105 credits & higher
7:30 am 96 credits & higher
Tuesday, Oct. 31
7 am 91 credits & higher
7:30 am 85 credits & higher
Wednesday, Nov. 1
7 am 74 credits & higher
7:30 am 65 credits & higher
Thursday, Nov. 2
7 am 61 credits & higher
7:30 am 57 credits & higher
Friday, Nov. 3
7 am 47 credits & higher
7:30 am 35 credits & higher
2:00 pm 32 credits & higher
Monday, Nov. 6
7 am 31 credits & higher
7:30 am 30 credits & higher
Tuesday, Nov. 7
7 am 29 credits & higher
7:30 am 27 credits & higher
Wednesday, Nov. 8
7 am 15 credits & higher
7:30 am 1 credit & higher
Thursday, Nov. 9
7 am 0 credits - last name begins I-M
7:30 am 0 credits - last name begins N-S
Friday, Nov. 10
7 am 0 credits - last name begins D-H
7:30 am 0 credits - last name begins T-Z
2:00 PM 0 credits - last name begins A-C
DRxUGS members will be available to assist students with Registration in the Osco Lab.