Campus Resources

Academic Resource Center
www.defiance.edu/pages/SL_ARC.html

Location:  Pilgrim Library
Hours:  8:00-4:30 M-F + additional evening hours
Phone: 419-783-2389

The Academic Resource Center, located on the ground floor of the Pilgrim Library, provides a variety of services to help students reach their academic goals.  Both individual and group tutoring opportunities are provided.  Students should contact the Center whenever they recognize the need for additional academic support.  The Center also provides writing and technology support.  All services are offered to matriculated students free of charge.

Career Development
www.defiance.edu/career.html

Location: Hubbard Hall
Hours: M-F 8:00 am to 4: 30 pm
Phone: 419-783-2349

The Office of Career Development, located in Hubbard Hall, provides help to those students who are undecided about a career. By focusing on interests and abilities and through career counseling, students are assisted with making career choices. The Office maintains a current listing of specific job openings and works with area businesses in providing students opportunities to interview for both full time and part time employment.   CLEP and DANTES tests are available for students who wish to test out of required courses.

Health Center
www.defiance.edu/pages/SL_health.html

Location: Second Floor, Serrick Center
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
Phone: extension 2527

The Health Center provides first aid, treatment of minor injuries or illnesses, and a referral system whereby the student is sent to a physician for more extensive care or treatment. A Registered Nurse is available during regular hours of operation and a physician is available on a weekly basis. When the campus physician sees the student, an office charge will be generated from the Defiance Clinic. The college health insurance plan covers those visits up to a maximum amount per insurance policy. Vaccines are available at cost to faculty, staff, and students.

Counseling Assistance
Students who are having problems with friends, classes or other personal matters are encouraged to utilize the resources available through the Health Center located on the second floor of the Serrick Campus Center. Counseling services are available in the Health Center on a weekly basis by appointment.

Intercultural Relations
www.defiance.edu/pages/SL_multicultural.html

Location: Hubbard Hall
Hours: M-F, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: extension 2362

The Office of Intercultural Relations develops and fosters a community at Defiance College that embraces ethnic pluralism and celebrates diversity and differences among students, faculty and staff.  This office also provides individual counseling regarding personal/academic concerns, information referrals, and other services that enhance the social, academic and personal development of students of diverse ethnicities and international students on campus. The Office of Intercultural Relations also offers a self-esteem program for women.

Spiritual Life

Location: Hubbard Hall
Hours: M -F, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: extension 2444

Opportunities to engage in worship, service, discussion, and community are offered throughout the year by the Office of Spiritual Life. Organized and informal student religious groups are available on campus, and students are also welcome in houses of worship in the Defiance community. A directory of local congregations is available upon request. The Chaplain also provides pastoral and spiritual counseling to the Defiance College community.   

Student Life Office
www.defiance.edu/pages/SL_home.html

Office of the Vice President for Student Engagement / Dean of Students
Location: Hubbard Hall
Hours: M - F, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: extension 2437

This office provides general management support to the entire student life division.  The Student Life office promotes a student-centered campus environment and supports student learning and development outside the classroom.  The Vice President for Student Engagement/Dean of Students is available to all students as an outlet for any concerns they may be having with their Defiance College experience.