Services for Students

Additional services provided at the Information Desk include:

• Primary location for lost and found items on campus
• Campus maps and other campus information/brochures
• Ticket distribution and online payment options for campus events
• Board game check-out for student use only
• Route information for on-campus transportation

Berry’s Career Development Network provides each student with tailored resources and targeted programming to support their professional development, whether they are exploring majors/careers or preparing for an interview. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and research options available to them by meeting with their Career Consultant throughout their time at Berry. Student appointments are scheduled through Handshake with the student’s appropriate Career Consultant for their major and school. Assessment tools, such as PathwayU, are available to help students identify their purpose and explore career interests, skills and values. Career Consultants also collaborate with students to help them consolidate their academic, co-curricular and work experiences into a robust and well-articulated resume. A myriad of career and professional development programs are planned annually. These programs provide both structure and support for students to safely take one step at a time, try a few things, adjust their plans and do it again as they work toward graduation.

Join one of the nation’s premier student work experience programs, a program like no other! Our goal is to provide every student with meaningful and developmental work experiences in more than 180 departments and locations. Each year, approximately 85% of the student body chooses to work in a variety of jobs. New student workers start in entry-level positions and then have opportunities to progress to more advanced positions. Many students eventually have the opportunity to lead major projects, supervise other students, perform academic research or manage departments or one of our student-operated businesses. These experiences help prepare students to achieve their personal, academic and professional goals at Berry and beyond.

Please visit the Virtual LifeWorks Resource Center (https://www.berry.edu/ppd/lifeworks/student-resource-center) to find a wide range of tools and resources for student workers (e.g., FAQs, timesheets, payroll schedule, etc.). The LifeWorks Program challenges students to “own” their jobs, personally and professionally, through personal motivation, service attitude and trustworthiness. Staff and faculty supervisors evaluate student workers on their job performance and careerreadiness skills and students will continuously refine their professional communication skills and documents when applying and interviewing for upper-level LifeWorks jobs.

Students will now need to get a CPPD-approved resume before securing an intermediate, advanced or pre-professional position – students can access the Resume Toolkit and approval system on The Berry Journey Portal, https://berry-college.potential.ly/pages/lifeworks.

The LifeWorks Office assigns positions to incoming freshmen based on areas of interest, previous work experiences, individual preferences and Berry’s workforce needs. Freshmen are required to remain in their initial assignment for their first semester before becoming “free agents” and available to secure other LifeWorks jobs. Upperclassmen are encouraged to seek jobs that align with their professional interests and goals. Off-campus jobs are also available to sophomores, juniors and seniors through the Community and Industry (C&I) Work Partnership program, an agreement with select local non-profits and employers who provide part-time job and internship opportunities within their respective industries. Open C&I jobs are posted at Handshake, https://berry.joinhandshake.com.

Incoming freshmen are limited to no more than 10 hours per week and upper-level students are allowed to work up to 12 hours per week. Gate Scholars and C&I workers can work up to 16 hours per week. Financially eligible students may compete for the Gate Scholars or LifeWorks Scholarship Programs as a way to reduce costs.

There are also opportunities for students to expand their experiences through academic internships and Community and Industry (C&I) jobs/internships with local employers. Internships allow students to clarify career goals, learn specific job skills from professionals, apply classroom theories to practical, on-the-job situations and gain valuable experience for future employment or graduate programs. C&I positions often offer work experiences not available on campus, such as in veterinary and clinical health care settings. Employer Engagement works with industry recruiters and helps students build alumni and employer connections through on- and off-campus employer networking events and career fairs. Full-time, part-time and internship opportunities are posted daily for student and alumni access on the Center for Personal and Professional Development’s job posting/career management database, Handshake, https://berry.joinhandshake.com.

Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid if they have questions or need information regarding financial aid opportunities, policies or procedures. The Office of Financial Aid is located in Hermann Hall, 105, and is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In-person and virtual appointments with a financial aid counselor are available to students and parents regularly. To request an appointment with a financial aid counselor, please contact the office via email at financialaid@berry.edu or by calling 706.236.1714.

The general eligibility requirements to be considered for financial aid are available in the Financial Aid section of the school’s catalog. The Berry Catalog also outlines the different applications for financial aid, types of aid and the policies and procedures in place for the continued qualification of aid.

The FAFSA is available at studentaid.gov. The FAFSA is a financial need analysis form required for the consideration of any type of need-based aid (federal, state, or institutional), as well as for the participation in the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. The FAFSA must be filed each year of enrollment. February 15 is Berry’s FAFSA priority filing deadline for the following academic year. Students and parents must use the Berry College school code 001554 to ensure that the school receives the results of their application.

Students may review the status or their financial aid and upload any outstanding documents that may require attention from the Financial Aid section of VikingWeb. Log into financialaid.berry.edu to access your financial aid information directly within the portal. As soon as it is ready, your financial aid offer (which may include scholarships, grants, federal work-study and student loans) will become available for review. Students must accept or decline their loan offer(s) from the Accept/Decline Loan(s) option located in the Menu.

Financial Aid Offer Terms and Conditions

• General Information: Your most recent financial aid offer replaces and supersedes any previously issued offer. All financial aid offers are contingent upon verification of your eligibility and may be adjusted at any time.
• Changes That May Affect Your Aid: Your financial aid offer may be revised or canceled if any of the following conditions change: financial circumstances, marital status, academic status or standing, academic program, housing or residency status, failure to meet program guidelines or federal/state regulations.
• Donor and Institutional Scholarships: Named donor scholarships may replace previously awarded Berry Scholarships or Grants funded by Alumni and Friends.
• Cost of Attendance: Total financial aid from all sources cannot exceed your total cost of attendance. You must notify the Office of Financial Aid of any outside assistance (such as private scholarships) not listed in your offer. Berry College may reduce institutional aid when outside assistance causes your total aid to exceed the cost of attendance.
• Enrollment Requirements (Undergraduate Students): Undergraduate, degree-seeking students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester to receive Berry College funds (full-time). With the exception of the Federal Pell Grant, a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester (half-time) is required to receive federal aid and most private loans. Financial aid may only apply toward financial-aid-eligible credit hours.
• Enrollment Requirements (Graduate Students): Graduate, degree-seeking students must enroll in at least 5 credit hours per semester (half-time) to receive Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans. Aid may only be used toward financial-aid-eligible credit hours.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): All aid recipients must maintain SAP and remain in good academic standing. Refer to the Berry College Catalog, catalog.berry.edu, for the full SAP policy. Consult with the Office of Financial Aid before dropping or withdrawing from any course.
• Aid Availability by Term: Financial aid is awarded on an annual basis (Fall/Spring) and may not be used entirely in one term. Additional aid may be available for summer enrollment depending on eligibility.
• Federal and State Aid: Federal grants, loans and state aid programs (Zell Miller, HOPE, GTEG, etc.) are subject to final approval and funding by the U.S. Department of Education and the State of Georgia. Georgia residents may be eligible for additional aid. Visit GAfutures.org for details. Filing the one-time GSFAPP is recommended.
• Federal Direct Loans: Loan recipients must complete Loan Entrance Counseling and sign a Master Promissory Note before receiving funds. Students who graduate, withdraw or drop below half-time enrollment must complete Exit Counseling. All items are available at studentaid.gov.
• Annual Federal Direct Loan Limits – Undergraduate Dependent Students*:
  Freshman (0-29 hours): $5,500, maximum of $3,500 may be subsidized
  Sophomore (30-59 hours): $6,500, maximum of $4,500 may be subsidized
  Junior & Senior (60+ hours): $7,500, maximum of $5,500 may be subsidized
• PLUS Loans: Parents of dependent students may apply for the Federal PLUS Loan (up to $20,000 per academic year; $65,000 aggregate limit per dependent). If a PLUS application is denied, the student may receive increased eligibility in a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan.
• Annual Federal Unsubsidized Loan Limit - Graduate Students enrolled full-time: $20,500 per award year (Fall/Spring/Summer).
• Federal Direct Loan Adjustments. The annual loan limit will be adjusted in direct proportion to the student’s enrollment below full-time during the award year.
• Interest Subsidy: The federal government pays interest on subsidized loans while you are enrolled at least half-time. Unsubsidized loans accrue interest during all periods.
• Veteran Education Benefits: Students eligible for Veteran benefits must notify the Office of the Registrar. Receipt of Veteran benefits may result in adjustments to your financial aid, including reductions to institutional aid up to the amount of direct educational costs (tuition, fees, housing and food).
• LifeWorks Program: All students may participate in the LifeWorks program. Earnings are paid through biweekly payroll. Students may apply earnings toward their tuition payment plan.
• Berry Academic Scholarships: Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.0 Berry (local) cumulative GPA to remain eligible. Scholarships are contingent upon successful completion of high school and meeting SAP standards. Disciplinary probation or suspension may result in revocation of scholarship funds.
• Duration of Scholarships and Aid: Scholarships renew annually until the degree is completed or until eight semesters have been used—whichever comes first. Institutional aid is not available for a ninth semester or a fifth year of enrollment.
• Additional Resources: More information on financial aid policies is available in the Berry College Catalog, catalog.berry.edu and the Viking Code Handbook, berry.edu/viking-code. The student’s Financial Aid Portal is available at financialaid.berry.edu.

The Berry College Health Center is in the Kate Macy Ladd Center and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Berry College Health Center is closed when campus is closed. Hours may vary as need arises. Health issues not within the current scope of practice are referred to community partners as appropriate. In addition to acute care services, the Berry College Health Center sponsors events throughout the year to highlight prevention and awareness topics.

Nurse Practitioners, along with Registered Nurses, are available for assessment, treatment and follow-up of illness or injury during regular hours of operation. The Medical Director is available weekly for additional medical coverage and oversight. Currently, appointments should be made by calling 706-236-2267.

• A fully stocked student self-help center that offers over-the-counter medications for illnesses that do not require a visit.
• Allergy shots are currently available to be administered between 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Medical Doctor (MD) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) must be present in the Health Center for students to receive an injection. Students must provide their serums and are expected to remain in the Health Center at least 30 minutes after injections. An Epi-Pen must be present with the student to receive administration during the scheduled time. Failure to remain in the Health Center 30 minutes after injection and to be checked by professional staff will terminate the privilege of that student to receive further immunotherapy from the Health Center.
• Flu shots are provided at no cost to all students. Students will be notified via email when the vaccine is available.
• Physical exams
• Annual Wellness Exams
• ATC evaluation
• Flu, strep, mono, COVID-19 and H. Pylori testing
• Urinalysis and urine pregnancy testing
• Hemoglobin test
• Blood sugar readings
• Treatment of common infections
• Ear wax removal
• Injury Evaluation
• Equipment loan as needed.
• GYN services
• STI testing with urine (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis) - $39 per test
  • All lab fees are charged to the student’s account or insurance. Whichever is preferred by the student.
• Off-campus referrals for laboratory and imaging as indicated

All services provided with the Berry College Health Center for acute care needs are no additional cost to current students. All off-campus health services, procedures or medications are the student’s financial responsibility. Students will be responsible for communicating with their respective insurance companies for off-campus services such as lab and X-ray testing, which may be ordered by medical providers at the Health Center.

For emergencies after hours, call Berry College Police, extension 2262. When the Health Center is closed, the following facilities are available for evaluation and treatment:

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Emergency Department
304 Turner McCall Blvd.
Rome, GA 30165
Phone: 706-802-2040

AdventHealth Redmond Medical Center Emergency Department
501 Redmond Rd.
Rome, GA 30165
Phone: 706-236-4950

Harbin Clinic Immediate Care
1825 Martha Berry Blvd. NE
Rome, GA 30165
Phone: 706-295-5331
Sunday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Atrium Health Floyd Urgent Care
302 Shorter Ave NW
Rome, GA 30165
Phone: 706-291-3700
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Atrium Health Floyd Urgent Care (Armuchee)
4159 Martha Berry Blvd NW
Rome, GA 30165
706-292-3030
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Piedmont Urgent Care (West Rome)
601 Shorter Ave
Rome, GA 30165
673-369-2792
Sunday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Piedmont Urgent Care (East Rome)
1810 Turner McCall Blvd
Rome, GA 30161
706-622-3026
Sunday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Information contained in the student's medical record is strictly confidential and may not be released to anyone, including parents, faculty,or staff, without written permission from the student.

The Berry College Health Center does not routinely provide excuses for class and/or work absences. A Proof of Visit is provided to the student via email. It is the student’s responsibility to provide this documentation and notify their faculty/supervisors about illness or absences. If a student must be excluded from class for an extended period due to an illness/injury, the Health Center will provide medical documentation regarding when the student can return to normal activity.

A Medical Statement of Visit is only granted if the Berry College medical professional staff performs a physical exam and determines that a medical excusal is necessary because of a contagious disease, major illness or severe injury. The student will be responsible for reviewing this document with all faculty/supervisors. The Medical Statement of Visit will have a seal stamp, so it cannot be duplicated and will not be replaced if lost. It is at the discretion of each faculty to determine the attendance policy for the respective class. The Medical Statement of Visit does not guarantee that the faculty or staff will excuse the student. A student deemed unable to attend class by an off-campus provider should provide documentation from that provider to their faculty/supervisor.

When scheduling an appointment with the Berry College Health Center, we set aside enough time to provide you with the highest quality care. Should you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please contact the office as soon as possible or cancel via your Medical Patient Portal at least two hours in advance of your appointment. Cancelling within a timely manner gives us time to schedule other patients who may be waiting for an appointment.

Please see our Appointment Cancellation/No Show Policy below:

• Effective January 9, 2023, any student who fails to show/is more than 10 minutes late for a scheduled appointment and has not contacted our office with at least a 2-hour notice will be considered a No Show and charged a $25 fee.
• When considered a No Show/Late Cancellation for an appointment, the student will not be able to schedule an appointment for the same day and may be rescheduled at the next available appointment on the next business day.
• The fee will be charged to their student account.
• When receiving medications that require monitoring, students will no longer be able to receive these medications from the Health Center if (3) appointments are considered “No-Show” or there is an excessive number of appointment cancellations within 12 months.
• As a courtesy, we send reminder emails for appointments, and students may opt in for reminder texts through the Medicat patient portal.
• Any student can receive medical services for acute medical issues.

We understand that there may be times when an unforeseen emergency occurs, and you may not be able to keep your scheduled appointment. If you should experience extenuating circumstances, please contact the Health Center to discuss. Should it be after regular business hours, Monday-Friday, or a weekend, you may leave a message. Messages left within the 2-hour time frame are acceptable.

The U. S. Postal Service recommends that Berry College residents use six-digit post office box addresses beginning with the prefix 49 and followed by the four-digit box number. The correct mailing address is:

Student’s Name
Berry College
P. O. Box 49 _ _ _ _
Mount Berry, GA 30149 - _ _ _ _*
*The four-digit zip code add-on is the same as the box number.

Private delivery services such as Federal Express, UPS and Amazon require a street address instead of a post office box address. For these deliveries only, use the following address:

Student’s Name – Box Number
Berry College
2277 Martha Berry Highway, NW
Mount Berry, GA 30149

USPS, UPS and FedEx deliver Monday through Friday. You will be notified that you have received mail and packages by means of an email from Mail Services. Your Berry College ID is required for mail and package pick-up. Packages will either be available for pick-up at our customer service counter or will be placed in a self-serve parcel locker. The package pickup window is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and parcel lockers are accessible 24 hours.

Large items, perishable items and prescription medications will not be placed in lockers. These items will be available for pick-up at the customer service counter during regular post office hours.

Students will not be allowed to pick up mail and packages for another student.

Students may choose to have Amazon orders delivered directly to Amazon Parcel Lockers “Avellino”. Students request this service during the checkout process with Amazon. Certain restrictions apply and is based on availability. Students will be notified directly by Amazon when those packages are available for pick-up.

Students will receive an email from Mail Services when they receive a package delivered to the Berry College Post Office.

Student packages will either be placed in a self-serve parcel locker or available for pick-up at the Mail Services customer service counter, both of which are in the Krannert Center. The email will provide pick-up instructions. Berry student IDs are required when picking up packages at the counter. Students may not pick up packages for another student.

Parcel lockers are located in Krannert Center adjacent to the post office. The locker hallway is open 24-hours. The customer service counter is only open during normal business operating hours, as posted online and at the windows.

Each locker bank has a self-service kiosk. The email notification will contain the locker location (Krannert1 or Krannert2) and a one-time-use access code. Parcels placed in lockers may be collected using the access code from the email and a Berry Student ID card swipe.

Things to Know:

If students have multiple packages assigned to lockers, they will receive a separate email for each package. If the packages are in the same locker, the access code will be the same. If the packages are assigned to different lockers, there will be a different access code for each package.

Packages will remain in lockers for 24 hours at which time the student will be notified that the time in the locker is about to expire. These packages will be removed from lockers on the next business morning and students will receive an email instructing them to pick that package up at the customer service counter using their Berry ID.

Students may choose to have Amazon orders delivered directly to Amazon Parcel Lockers “Avellino”. Students request this service during the checkout process with Amazon. Certain restrictions apply and is based on availability. Students will be notified directly by Amazon when those packages are available for pick-up.

Orders Eligible for Amazon locker delivery if the order:

• has a shipping weight less than 35 pounds
• has product dimensions smaller than 19 x 12 x 14 inches
• is sold or fulfilled by Amazon.com
• is valued at less than $5,000 UDS
• contains no hazardous materials
• contains no perishable materials
• contains no materials requiring identification (tobacco and liquor)
• is not a Subscribe & Save item
• does not contain items shipping from foreign countries
• does not contain items for Release-Date Delivery
• Amazon Business items are not eligible

To add the Amazon Hub locker location to your address book and save it for future use:

• Go to www.amazon.com/ulp.
• Search by ZIP code 30149.
• Choose a location - The name of the Amazon locker on campus is “Avellino”.
• Select Add to my addresses to add the Avellino location to your address book.

How to place an order for delivery to an Amazon locker:

• Place an eligible item in your shopping cart and Proceed to Checkout.
• To change your delivery address to the Amazon locker, select the “Change” link in the top right of the screen.
• If you’ve previously added the Avellino locker to your address book, select it from the Amazon Pickup Locations section.
• If you have not previously added the locker to your address book, select “+Find a pickup location near you” (bottom of screen) and search for the Avellino locker by zip code 30149.
• Select “Pick up here” beside your chosen location “Avellino”. This name is physically located in the top right corner of the locker on campus.
• Complete your order.
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How to collect your order from the Amazon locker:

• When your package is ready for you to collect from a locker, you will receive an email from Amazon.
• This email will contain the information you need to collect your package – either using the six-digit pickup code or using the Amazon Shopping app.
• Important: Once the locker is selected during checkout, under the “Review items and shipping” step, you will be informed that items can stay in lockers for up to 3 days. After the 3rd day, your item will be sent back to the Amazon fulfillment center and you will be refunded the cost of the item.
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Stamps may be paid for by cash or check for the exact amount of purchase; Priority Mail shipping supplies are available at no charge. Students may ship prepaid FedEx and UPS items.

Students may use the campus mail distribution system at no charge if the following guidelines are met: All campus mail must be related to Berry College business or events, or may be personal correspondence to other students, faculty or staff. Campus mail not in an inter-office envelope should have a Berry return address. Campus mail must be at least the size of a 3” x 5” index card, and should have box numbers and be in numerical order. No food or other perishable items are accepted in campus mail.

It is the student’s responsibility to complete a temporary mail forwarding form prior to leaving campus for Christmas and summer breaks. Students will receive an email from Mail Services providing instructions and a link to the online mail forwarding form. The form may also be located on Viking Web. Mail is forwarded in accordance with current postal regulations. Please note that forwarding applies only to mail. Packages do not qualify for forwarding service. All packages will be held for the student to pick up upon return to campus.

• April Allen, Administrative Assistant to Fine Arts and Music
  • Ford Building, 215
• Anja Buckwalter, Executive Assistant to the COO & Vice President for Business and Finance
  • Hermann Hall, 221
• Cindy Gillespie, Payroll & Benefits Specialist
  • Hoge Building, 1
• Ronda Hancock, Athletics Office Manager
  • Cage Center, 315
• Sylvia Howard, Senior Executive Assistant to the President
  • Hermann Hall, 221
• Sarah Jackson, Custodial Manager
  • Jones Building, 212
• Noreen Salmon, Senior Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the Campbell School of Business
  • Green Hall, 212A
• Kay Simms, Administrative Assistant to the Division of Nursing
  • Morgan-Bailey Hall, 223

From Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., a student-operated shuttle traverses a route connecting residence halls and academic buildings. The bus will also accommodate riders from Mountain Campus and Oak Hill as needed. Additionally, throughout the semester, students have the opportunity to travel to off-campus destinations, such as grocery stores or the airport. For a map of bus stops, please visit the Campus Transportation website or visit the Campus Information Desk in the Krannert Lobby.

For students with documented medical needs, there is additional support with the on-campus shuttles. To arrange for on-campus transportation, please contact the Office of Accessibility Resources to discuss options and necessary documentation.

ASC Sessions (Berry’s model for easy-to-access tutoring) are available Sunday through Thursday in The Commons, completely free, in a casual, small group setting. Students can stop by work on assignments, meet fellow students, and work with a peer tutor as much or as little as they like. Additional information about ASC Sessions, including the days and times sessions are available for this course, can be found at http://berry.edu/asc/.

Individual Academic Consultations are an opportunity for students to meet one-on-one with an Academic Consultant to build academic skills and strategies. The goal of these meetings is to help students study smarter, not harder. Students can sign up for an individual academic consultation at http://berry.edu/asc/; just click the Individual Academic Consultation button at the top of the page. Topics discussed in an Individual Academic Consultation include time management, effective notetaking, reading efficiently, study strategies, test-taking strategies, etc.

Questions about these resources can be directed to Kinsey Farmer, Associate Director for Academic Transitions at kgfarmer@berry.edu.

The Writing Center also housed within the Commons. Writing consultants are available to assist students with all stages in the writing process. The Writing Center strives to enable and empower students to build their paper planning, writing and revision skills by teaching strategies aimed at improving the writing assignment at hand as well as future writing assignments. Students are welcome to drop-in or schedule an appointment. Questions about these resources can be directed to Melissa King, meking@berry.edu.

Textbook purchases and rentals can be ordered through Berry.eCampus.com and then picked up at the textbook window in the back of The Shipyard. Textbooks are not available for sale in the store. eCampus ships them to The Shipyard and then they are distributed to students by The Shipyard team.

The Shipyard is also where students will pick up their cap and gown for undergraduate graduation. Like the process for picking up textbooks, The Shipyard will email students to notify them when their cap and gown is ready for pickup, and they can get them at the textbook window.