Student Housing

The College has lodging on its Rockport campus for approximately 100 students. These accommodations include a number of local residences, a 25-unit motel, a 30-room on-campus residency, apartments and local homes. A student housing manager is on duty to handle housing issues. Resident assistants are assigned to each residence to oversee the safe and quiet atmosphere.

Student Meals

The student meal plan provides three meals Sunday evening through Saturday lunch for its students, staff and faculty at The Homestead.

Student Activities Fee

A fee of $200 per term is assessed each student to cover a variety of non-academic services, including receptions, guest speakers, exhibitions, the high speed Internet access and an Internet Cafe and a student accident insurance policy.

Internet Cafe

Students have access to the Internet Cafe for e-mail, word processing and research on the internet. Located on the second floor of the New Imaging Center, the cafe provides access to Apple Macintosh computers and a Laserjet Printer. Additional workstations are available in the Campus Residence lounge, Union Hall and Windjammer when open.

Career Advising

A course in professional development is required for 2nd year Associate of Arts Degree students and may be audited by Professional Certificate students. Students receive one-on-one counseling on their career options, portfolio development, resume writing and self-promotion. The College is a major career development center, offering seminars and workshops on professional career planning through The Maine Photographic Workshops.

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling

Should a student have need of professional counseling, Rockport College has an informal relationship with MidCoast Mental Health of Rockland, a bordering town, for professional substance abuse or mental health services.

Student Accident Insurance

Rockport College provides student accident insurance to full-time students. This insurance requires a $50 deductible per incident. Sickness is not covered by this policy.

Safety

The entire campus has been inspected by the state fire marshall and is in compliance with all current codes. Two of the buildings are sprinklered, all have smoke and flame detectors and alarm systems.

DEP Compliance

All labs are in compliance with the State DEP with regard to the safe disposal of hazardous waste.

Student Transcripts

The admissions office is responsible for processing applications and registrations. The registrar processes financial aid, student loans, and the transfer of credits and maintains student records. Credit letters, transcripts and liaisons with other institutions are also administered by the registrar. Transcripts are both computerized and available in hard copy.

The Student Handbook

This manual contains policies on all aspects of student life, academic policy on probation, dismissal and procedures for grievance. Each student receives the handbook upon arrival.

Handicapped Access

The Workshops is housed in numerous older buildings in which handicapped (wheelchair) access is limited. However, all new construction provides wheelchair access and, when necessary, certain classes are moved to these facilities to accommodate students with disabilities.

Financial Aid

Information on scholarships, assistantships, work study and student loans is included under Financial Aid is available. Every attempt is made to provide support for individuals who show talent and are in need.