Graduate Student Survival Kit
Welcome, Graduate Students!
Welcome to the Department of Philosophy's Graduate Student Web page! We all hope you are having an enjoyable summer, and that your transition plans for the upcoming fall are shaping up. The following page provides incoming and current students with useful information and valuable resources to assist you as you navigate through the Philosophy Graduate community and the Chicago area.
The Philosophy Department will do everything we can to help you as you register for classes, progress toward your degree, and prepare for graduation. Take advantage of the services we offer, and call on us when we can be of assistance. Thank you for taking the time to explore this online site. You will find that it provides the answer to many of your questions as a new student and it will be a valuable source of information for you later on. I wish you every success in your studies and hope to meet you personally in the near future. Use the bottom navigation links to explore the various resources listings. Also, if you should need additional information try the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), the Site Index, or contact us using the information below.
| Loyola Resources | Chicago Resources |
|---|---|
Computer IDs and Philosophy Department Policy on Computers
Information Services automatically issues Universal Computer IDs and passwords to new students at the time of their enrollment at the university. This ID and password provide access to the Loyola computer network and to your university e-mail account.
If for some reason you have not been issued a Universal ID/password; please print and complete the Computer ID Request Form (PDF) and submit it to the appropriate IS office:
Universal ID requests:
Granada Center, Room 260
Lake Shore Campus
fax: 773-508-2750
Please allow 3-5 business days for ID/password creation.
In response to recent questions about department computers and our other office equipment and supplies, here is a clarification of our existing policy in light of our limited resources:
- The computers at the front desk and in the dept. workroom (Crown 371) are normally for the use of faculty and staff, with the understanding that (a) while they are doing work for a faculty member student assistants count as "staff" and (b) while they are doing work for their classes part-time teachers (including graduate-student teachers) count as "faculty." Graduate students who are neither faculty nor staff should normally use other computers when doing their own work, e.g., writing term papers, checking email, etc. They may ask Davonna or Holly for permission to use one of the workroom computers for awhile, as long as they agree to move elsewhere upon Kari's request or the request of a faculty or staff member.
- The generic "Phil-Temp" ID and password are reserved for the dept. staff and part-time teachers described above in #1. It is a violation of university and department regulations for anyone to use this ID for purely personal business.
- The other machines in the workroom (the laser printers, scanner, photocopier) are subject to the restrictions stated above, as are our office supplies. Philosophy graduate students who wish to print their term papers and dissertations at the university should use the computers in the philosophy graduate lounge (Crown 357) or computer labs, and should supply their own paper unless they have made special arrangements with the AGSP or the department chair.
Financial Aid
Resources for Graduate Students
- Departmental Scholarships or Tuition Assistantships
- Federal Stafford Loans
- Alternative Credit-based Student Loans
Applying for These Resources
Departmental Scholarships and Assistantships
Recipients are selected by individual Graduate Departments. Contact your department for applications, requirements, and deadlines. Federal Stafford Loans The maximum Federal Stafford Loan amount per academic year (Loyola's academic year begins Fall Term, ends after the following Summer Term) is $18,500 for a graduate student.
Financial Aid Notification Process
Students who are admitted to Loyola University Chicago, filed a FAFSA listing Loyola's school code, and have received a valid SAR will receive award correspondence from the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA), as follows:
Other Considerations
Other Resources Potential resources may be available through your employer, religious and ethnic organizations, institutions affiliated with your field of study, your hometown chamber of commerce, city council, or local school district. Websites such as www.fastweb.com may also be helpful. Promptly notify OSFA of any other assistance you will receive. Special Financial Circumstances If the following circumstances apply to you, you may submit an appeal letter to the OSFA:
Budget Payment Plans
Contact the Bursar's Office for information regarding tuition payment plans. Contact your graduate department if your employer will reimburse your tuition; you may be eligible for the Employer Reimbursement Plan through the Bursar's Office which allows eligible students to defer tuition payment while awaiting reimbursement. For more information, visit the Bursar's Office Website at: www.luc.edu/bursar.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Graduate Financial Aid via e-mail (gradfinaid@luc.edu) or by calling 773.508.2984 or 773.508.3155.
Health Insurance / Health Center
Loyola University Chicago's Board of Trustees requires that all undergraduate students enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and all graduate students enrolled for 8 or more credit hours (or registered for thesis or dissertation supervision) at the start of the fall semester have individual health care insurance. For many of you, that means being covered under your parents' plan; for others, you may already have an individual policy in place. If this is the case, then you must complete a waiver by September 26, 2005, to opt out of the plan if you want to avoid unwanted charges on your tuition bill.
If you meet the enrollment criteria above and do not have coverage, you will be enrolled in Loyola's Health Care Plan for Students and your student account will be billed accordingly. This e-mail highlights the features of the new plan. For more information, visit https://www.hthstudents.com/group/waiver/waiver_intro.cfm?id=luc0012005xpw.
Student Insurance 2008-2009: United Healthcare
- Lower premium cost for the same coverage
- A discount program for additional savings
- Partnership with the largest insurance company in the country
- An on-campus insurance representative for personal service
These rates apply to Loyola students, their spouses and children. The student's annual or spring charges will be billed to his/her Loyola student account if he/she meets the eligibility requirements for automatic enrollment. All other charges should be paid directly to United HealthCare.
Eligibility Requirements
Terms of Coverage and rates
- Annual: August 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009
- Spring: January 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
- Summer: May 21, 2009 - July 31, 2009
| Annual | Spring | Summer | Late Entrant** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student | $1,515.00 | $900.00 | $381.00 | $129.00 |
| Spouse | 3,280.00 | 1,943.00 | 843.00 | 279.00 |
| Child | 2,153.00 | 1,276.00 | 554.00 | 183.00 |
| Children | 2,712.00 | 1,607.00 | 697.00 | 231.00 |
** Monthly rate; due to qualifying event
Coverage Options
How To Waive Out of Loyola's Student Health Insurance:
If you have your own insurance already or are covered under your parent's plan, you may waive out of Loyola's Student Health Insurance by providing proof of the other coverage. Go to LOCUS and click on "Student Health Insurance" in the Finance section. Submit the electronic waiver by October 1 for the Fall 2008 term and the insurance charge will be waived from your account.
How to Purchase Supplemental Insurance Coverage:
To add a spouse or child onto the insurance plan, you can purchase supplemental coverage right through United HealthCare's Website at www.uhcsr.com/luc.
Find more information on United HealthCare's StudentResources website.
On Campus Housing Options
Graduate Student Room & Board Rates
Graduate student housing is available only in Baumhart Hall triple rooms.
Graduate Housing - Baumhart Hall Triple Rooms only
Room Type
Rate
Triple Unit A - 9 months
$11,590
Triple Unit A - 12 months
$13,810
Triple Units B & C - 9 months
$10,720
Triple Units B & C - 12 months
$12,790
Optional Meal Plans
Graduate students are not required to have a meal plan.
Declining Balance Plans
Declining Balance
Total
$1,150
$1,150
$2,300
$2,300
$2,800
$2,800
Graduate student housing is available only in Baumhart Hall triple rooms.
| Graduate Housing - Baumhart Hall Triple Rooms only | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Type | Rate | ||
| Triple Unit A - 9 months | $11,590 | ||
| Triple Unit A - 12 months | $13,810 | ||
| Triple Units B & C - 9 months | $10,720 | ||
| Triple Units B & C - 12 months | $12,790 | ||
Optional Meal Plans
Graduate students are not required to have a meal plan.
| Declining Balance Plans | ||
|---|---|---|
| Declining Balance | Total | |
| $1,150 | $1,150 | |
| $2,300 | $2,300 | |
| $2,800 | $2,800 | |
Please visit the Residence Life website at: http://www.luc.edu/reslife/contactus.shtml for further information.
Transportation
Shuttle buses run a continuous loop between the Lake Shore Campus (LSC) and Water Tower Campuses (WTC), Monday through Friday, starting at 7:30 a.m. from the Lake Shore Campus. The last shuttle bus of the day is scheduled to arrive at the Lake Shore Campus at 11:00 p.m. There is no shuttle service on Saturday or Sunday.
In perfect conditions, the shuttles will make the trip between WTC and LSC in less than half an hour. During peak travel periods or inclement weather the trip may take longer.
The evening run to Metra Stations from the Water Tower Campus remains unchanged. There is one Metra shuttle only at 9:05 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Shuttle Bus is only for faculty, staff, and students of Loyola University Chicago.
- Catch the bus at the Lake Shore Parking Structure, 25 East Pearson St.
- Service operates on weekdays only, when classes are in session.
- The shuttle is free.
- You must show your Loyola I.D. to ride the shuttle.
- Priority seating for faculty and students going to class.
- Visitors must have prior clearance to ride shuttles.
Public Transportation Information
Loyola's Water Tower Campus and Lake Shore Campus are both located close to Chicago Transit Authority bus and train routes including the #147 and #151 buses, and the Red Line elevated train. Students have many other flexible and accessible travel options between campuses - and around the city. To give students the full advantages of public transportation, Loyola participates in the CTA's U-Pass program. For a flat fee of $74 per semester, the CTA U-Pass gives a student an unlimited number of rides aboard all CTA buses and trains, and eliminates the need to pay cash per ride. The basic per ride cost is $1.50. The #147 and #151 buses operate from 4:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m., approximately every 10-12 minutes, Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays, from 5:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. every 10-12 minutes. Local service is provided by #151 Sheridan between Devon/Broadway and Union Station (Jackson/Canal) daily through late evening. #151 service is extended to Howard Terminal when #147 does not operate. The Red Line runs every 13 minutes, 24 hours a day. For more information, visit cta.
Upcoming Events in Philosophy
One important event designed to make your transition easier is an orientation/bar-b-q session scheduled for August 29, 2008 from 3:45pm - 8:00pm in the Quinlan Life Sciences Building. We will begin with a brief meeting in room 142 (the auditorium) and then proceed upstairs to the 3rd Floor atrium for food and drinks. This event will help you become familiar with the many aspects of graduate study in Philosophy and Loyola. There will be presentations on various topics, including logistical matters about interdepartmental communication, program requirements, advising, first semester survival hints and student organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the neighborhood surrounding Loyola like? What is the graduate student community like? What are the relationships with professors like? What kind of support is available for graduate students who are teaching? What are the possibilities of taking classes outside of the University? For the answer to these questions click here: Frequently Asked Questions
Entertainment
We look forward to working with you as you progress along your academic career. But student life is more than just academics. Take a little time to enjoy other parts of this dynamic campus and city. Chicago means nonstop events, from concerts and movies in the park to beach hopping, baseball games, street festivals and much more. Event listings can be found at the following links.
Enjoy endless activity under the sun & stars:
- Bike, blade, run, swim or boat along 25 miles of Lake Michigan beachfront
- Visit Millennium Park the magnificent 24.5 acre destination that showcases world-class art, music, dining, architecture and landscape design.
- View a movie in the Park, a live play at Theater on the Lake or fireworks at Navy Pier
- Catch a baseball game at either Wrigley Field or U.S. Cellular Field
Whet your appetite for summertime food and fun:
- Choose from hundreds of restaurants--from Chinatown to Greektown to Uptown--that appeal to every palate and budget
- Listen to live music at dozens of blues and jazz clubs, or see an outdoor concert
- Taste a little of everything at Chicago Street Festivals:
- Chicago Blues Festival
- Chicago Gospel Festival
- Taste of Chicago
- Chicago Country Music Festival
- 5th Annual Chicago Outdoor Film Festival
- L.A.T.E. Ride
- Venetian Night
- Chicago Air and Water Show
- Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival
For more information about Chicago summer fun, please visit Chicago Tourism, Metromix, The Chicago Reader, Digital City, or do a search on summer in Chicago. Also, for your convience here is a listing of theatres near the Lake Shore and Water Tower Campuses.
| Lake Shore Campus | Water Tower Campus |
|---|---|
| 3 Penny Theatre Chicago 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 773-525-3449 |
600 North Michigan 600 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 312-255-9347 |
| Village North Theatre 6746 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626 312-337-7469 |
Mcclurg Court 3 330 East Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60611 312-642-0825 |
| Village Biograph Theatre 2433 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614 312-337-7469 |
Village Water Tower 175 E. Chestnut, Chicago, IL 60611 312-274-1010 |
| Century 12 Evanston 1715 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 847-492-0123 |
Esquire 6 58 East Oak Street, Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-1205 |
Hospitals and Pharmacies
Listed below are pharmacies and hospitals located near our Lake Shore and Water Tower Campuses. In case of emergency, please contact Public Safety at 44-911 from any campus phone and they will contact the appropriate local authorities. From regular phones, please dial 911 to contact emergencies services.
Hospitals
| Lake Shore Campus | Water Tower Campus |
|---|---|
| St. Francis Hospital 355 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 847-316-4000 |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital 251 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-926-2000 |
| Evanston Hospital 2650 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 847-570-2000 |
Pharmacies
| Lake Shore Campus | Water Tower Campus |
|---|---|
| Walgreens 7510 N. Western Chicago, IL 60626 hrs: 24 hours |
Walgreens 757 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 hrs: 24 hours |
| Walgreens 6125 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60660 |
Walgreens 641 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610 |
| CVS 6150 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60660 |
Osco Drug 550 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60610 |
For hours and telephone numbers, please visit the Walgreens or Osco Drug Websites.
Contact Information: For information regarding the Survival Kit or information on the Philosophy Graduate Website, contact Holly Esch: hesch@luc.edu or call 773.508.2453.
