Frequently Asked Questions

When can I move into my room?

New students and parents are invited to arrive on Saturday, August 25th. You will not be able to get into your residence hall any earlier than 9:00am.

For a schedule of events please click on the “Schedules” link to the left. This weekend is designed with events for both parents and students to enjoy.

Please go directly to your assigned residence hall.

Traffic coordinators will help you find your destination and parking space. Have a form of photo ID with you (preferably a driver’s license) with you for all Orientation check-in services.

When will I find out my housing assignment?

The Office of Residence Life will send your housing assignment and roommate information through the mail during approximately the second week of July.

Who do I contact with questions about my tuition statement, payment plan, meal plan, or AllCard?

Most answers to these questions can be found easily by visiting the Office of Financial Services here. You can also call (814) 332-2360 or email finserv@allegheny.edu.

Is there a shuttle from the airport to Allegheny for Orientation?

Shuttle service from the Pittsburgh and Cleveland airports to Allegheny will be offered. Visit the Student Involvement Shuttle Service website for more information and alternative transportation options.

How do I know you have received the forms I submitted?

Click on the WebAdvisor link at the bottom of this page. Your WebAdvisor login and PIN were sent to you in your first mailing from the Learning Commons.  Once you have logged in, click on “My Documents” and you will find a list of all forms that are due over the summer.  This list will say what forms we have received from you and what forms are incomplete.

Online forms take one business day to be marked as completed on WebAdvisor.

If you have lost your WebAdvisor information, please contact the Learning Commons by phone at 814-332-2898 or via email and we will mail you another copy.

Where do I buy textbooks and other school supplies?

The Allegheny College Bookstore (located on the second floor of Henderson Campus Center) stocks textbooks for all courses, as well as other books. School supplies and Allegheny sportswear and memorabilia may be purchased there as well.

The bookstore maintains an active web site at www.alleghenybookstore.com, where you can order all your textbooks online for delivery right to your campus post office box.

How are students with disabilities accommodated?

Students with documented learning, physical, or psychological disabilities may need services or accommodations to ensure equal access to Allegheny’s educational programs. The Learning Commons provides a central resource for students who might need individual accommodations.

In order to receive the most appropriate assistance, students with documented disabilities should provide the Learning Commons with current, specific information that establishes the presence of a disability. Please contact the Student Disability Services Coordinator, John Mangine,  if you have questions, 814-332-2898, or jmangine@allegheny.edu.

When do I register for my classes?

(More information on the Summer Registration program can be found here.)

In July, all new first year students will speak via telephone with a summer registration advisor to schedule your fall courses. At the conclusion of this advising appointment, you will have your full course schedule.

During Orientation, you will meet individually with your FS 101 instructor, who will also be your academic advisor for your first two years. During this meeting, you can review your schedule and make any necessary changes.

Do I have to take any placement tests?

All students are encouraged to take the placement tests offered in Math, Foreign Language and Music. Information about these placement exams can be found here.

Each high school varies in curriculum, and the only way to make sure you are appropriately placed in one of these courses is for you to take the placement test. The placement you receive is the highest course you can take in that subject; it doesn’t mean you have to take that course. You will be mailed more information about placement tests around the second week of May.

Will meals be provided during Orientation?

Brooks Dining Hall and McKinley’s will both be open for the duration of Orientation. New students will have an Orientation meal plan, complete with meals and “munch money” added to their AllCard. There will also be several options for catered meals.

Parents and families should note that if you would like to enjoy our on campus dining facilities, only cash is accepted. Unfortunately, neither Brooks Dining Hall nor McKinley’s current accept credit/debit cards.

Should I bring a computer to campus? What kind should I buy?

Allegheny’s campus has a large number of public computers available for all students. If you decide you would like to bring your own, information about what kind to buy and accessories you’ll need can be found here.

 

If you have additional questions, please contact the Learning Commons at learningcommons@allegheny.edu, or (814) 332-2898.