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Academic Calendar:

When does the next term start?

When does the next term end?

When is the last day to add a class?

When is the last day to drop a class?

When is fall/spring break?

How many days until the term starts?

How many days until finals week?

 

Academic Information:

What are my current grades?

What are my recent grades?

What are my grades?

What is my recently graded assignment?

Tell me my grades

What’s my grades for (course name)

Tell me my grade for (course name)

What is my GPA?

What is my class schedule?

Tell me what the course description for (course name) is

What is the course description for (course name)?

Tell me the description for (course name)

What is the prerequisite for (course name)?

What are the class prerequisites for (course name)?

What are my class prerequisites?

What course should I take before (course name)?

What do I need to take (course name)?

What time is my (course name) at?

What class do I have on (day)?

What classes do I have tomorrow?

What is my next class?

When is my next class?

When is my next (course name)?

Where is my next class at?

 

Academic Success Center:

What is StepUp?

What does a StepUp mentor do?

How do I make an appointment with a StepUp mentor?

How do I make an appointment with a tutor?

How can I get help with my class?

How can I find a tutor?

How do I request disability accommodations?

How do I make an appointment to take a test?

Where is the Academic Success Center located?

Who can join StepUp?

How do I join StepUp?

How can I get tutoring help online?

Is there a cost for tutoring?

How do I find the ESL tutor?

How do I schedule an appointment with the ESL tutor?

How do I contact the ESL tutor?

 

Admissions:

When is the application deadline?

When and how can I apply?

How can I apply?

What are the admissions requirements?

When will I know if I am accepted to Park?

How do I schedule a visit?

What is the cost of tuition?

What majors are offered?

What is the student to faculty ratio?

What is the average class size at Park?

Are freshman required to live on campus?

What clubs and organizations are on campus?

How can I get involved on campus?

What sports are offered at Park University?

What is the application fee?

What degree programs are available online?

When can I start online classes?

How do I contact online admissions?

What programs are available at Park University?

 

Alumni Association:

What is Homecoming Weekend?

When is Homecoming Weekend?

What is the Alumni Association Awards program?

Who are receiving alumni awards this year?

What are the alumni awards?

Who is receiving the Park Promising Young Professional Award this year?

Who is receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award this year?

Who is receiving the Marlowe Sherwood Memorial Service Award this year?

Who is receiving the Torchlighter Award this year?

How many students attend the Parkville campus?

How can alumni get a tour of the Parkville campus?

What is the alumni council?

How do I join the alumni council?

How can I get involved in the alumni association?

What is the Marlowe Sherwood Memorial scholarship?

Where can I find out about alumni owned businesses?

How can I register my alumni owned business?

 

Billing and Payment:

Why do I have an outstanding balance if I'm using financial aid or military benefits?

How do I make a one-time payment?

How do I set up a payment plan?

How do I make payments on my payment plan?

 

Career Development: 

What is this week’s career tip?

Where is the career development center located?

How can I contact the career development center?

What services does the career development center offer?

What is a resume?

How long should my resume be?

How do I make an appointment with a career development counselor?

Does my degree require an internship?

Where do I search for jobs outside of Park University?

Do I need a cover letter when applying for jobs?

When should I do an internship?

 

Canvas:

What are my canvas announcements?

What homework is due today?

What homework is due tomorrow?

What homework is due Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?

What homework is due this week?

What homework is missing?

What is on my canvas to do list?

 

Coronavirus Response:

What is Park’s reaction to the Coronavirus?

How are athletic events affected by the coronavirus?

How are campus centers affected by the coronavirus?

How can I get communications on Park’s response to the coronavirus?

How are international students affected by the coronavirus?

How are residential students affected by the coronavirus?

Who can I contact regarding media inquiries on Park’s response to the coronavirus?

How are campus events affected by the coronavirus?

How is study abroad affected by the coronavirus?

How is university travel affected by the coronavirus?

What resources are available for faculty?

 

Counseling Center:

Where is the Counseling Center?

What are the Counseling Center’s hours?

How do I make a counseling appointment?

What services are available at the Counseling Center?

How do I manage anxiety?

How do I manage depression?

How do I develop time management skills?

How do I manage homesickness?

What are the key elements of a healthy relationship?

How do I manage test anxiety?

Where can I get self-help materials?

Counseling center contact

 

Department Hours:

What are the student employment hours?

What time is student employment open?

What are the bookstore hours?

What time is the bookstore open?

What are the student life hours?

What time is student life open?

What time is the registrar’s office open?

What are the registrar’s office hours?

What time is the copy center open?

What are the copy center hours?

What are the late night market hours?

What time is the late night market open?

What time is the counseling office open?

What are the counseling office hours?

What are the student advocacy hours?

What time is the student advocacy office open?

What are the hours of the cafeteria?

What are the hours of the Zime fresh market?

 

English Language and Culture Institute:

How do I move up to the next ELCI level?

How long does it take to complete a level?

When can I start ELCI courses?

Can I take ELCI classes online or at night?

Who can I contact to learn about ELCI?

What do I need to complete the ELCI program?

What is iTEP?

Can I take only one course in the ELCI program or do I have to take all 3 courses?

How long will it take me to complete the ELCI program?

Will I earn college credit in the ELCI program?

Can I play sports or practice music with the International Center for Music while I take ELCI courses?

Will I be a Park student while in the ELCI program?

What is the English Language and Culture Institute?

 

Financial Aid:

When will I receive my financial aid refund?

What is the EFC?

How do I apply for FAFSA?

How do I apply for scholarships?

What is Entrance Counseling?

What is Exit Counseling?

What is a Master Promissory Note?

What is financial aid?

Where is the online financial aid portal?

How can I get help in applying for federal student aid?

What is the financial aid office phone number?

What is the financial aid office email?

 

Graduate School:

Graduate school contact or phone number

Do any of your programs require the GRE?

 

Hauptmann Lecture:

Play the Hauptmann lecture

What Hauptmann lectures are available for streaming?

 

Honors Convocation: 

Play the honors convocation

 

Information Technology Services:

Open a support ticket

What is the status of my support ticket?

How do I reset my MyPark password?

 

International Center for Music:

Play the concert

 

International Education:

Do my study abroad credits count toward my degree?

What is the minimum GPA to study abroad?

Can international students have a job?

Where do I find information about study abroad?

What is the location of international education?

What is the location of international student services?

What is the location of study abroad?

How long can I study abroad?

Can all students study abroad?

Who can study abroad?

Can I study abroad during the spring or fall break?

How do I contact international education?

How do I contact international student services?

Why do I need insurance?

Play the International Sash Ceremony

 

Library: 

Search the library database

Where is the library?

How do I make an appointment with a librarian?

How can I get help logging into a library database?

How do I find scholarly articles?

Where can I start my research?

What is Pirate Search?

What technology is available in the library?

Where are study rooms in the library?

Where is the Campanella art gallery?

Is food or drink allowed in the library?

Can I have an event in the library?

How do I schedule a library instruction session?

How do I check out a book?

What is Mobius?

If I am not in Parkville, can I still check out books?

What if I cannot find a book or article?

What are the hours of the Jolly Roger café?

What are the hours of the Norrington library?

 

Military: 

How many credits can I get for military training?

 

Opening Convocation:

Play the opening convocation

 

Online Operations:

Why can’t I see my canvas course?

Why can’t students see my canvas course?

How do I restore deleted content in Canvas?

How do I initiate a course development contract for an online course development?

If I send a message to my students in Canvas, will they receive the Canvas message in their Park University email?

When will I get my Canvas courses?

How do I access Canvas?

 

Park Athletics:

How can I apply to be a student athlete?
What does NAIA stand for?
How many sports teams does Park have?
 What is the Park University mascot?

What is the school mascot?
What are the school colors?
How many student athletes are there?
Can international students be student athletes?
What is the Park Athletics website?
Where can I watch home volleyball games or basketball games at?
Where can I watch home baseball games?
Where can I watch home soccer games?
Where can I watch home softball games?
How can I watch Park Athletics online?
Where can I watch home golf tournaments?
How many years can I be a student athlete?
Do student athletes have to do study hall?
What is the Park Athletics twitter handle?
 What is the Park Athletics Facebook page?

What is in the recent athletic news?

For the sports update?

 

Payroll:

How can I update my direct deposit?
How do I update my taxes?
Where do I get my W-2?
How do I update my home address for work?
Who do I contact if I cannot get into paycor?
How does an adjunct instructor know what they are getting paid?
When do I get paid?
How do I access my time sheet?
When can I get a new W-2?
When is my W-2 issued?
Who should I contact if there is an error with my timesheet?
How can I check my leave balances?
Who do I contact about my pay stub?
What are the payroll office hours?
What should I do if I have a problem with my bank account?
What should I do if I move to a different state?
What is the deadline for using carryover vacation?
 When does current vacation turn into carryover vacation?

 

Pirate Pantry:

Who can get food from the Pirate Pantry?

When is the Pirate Pantry open?

Do I need to make an appointment to get food from the Pirate Pantry?

What is the Pirate Pantry?

Where is the Pirate Pantry located?

How can the Pirate Pantry help me?

How do I make donations to the Pirate Pantry?

What can I donate to the Pirate Pantry?

How can I volunteer for the Pirate Pantry?

 

Registrar:

How many classes do I have left until I graduate?

When will my final grades be posted?

When can I order my final transcript?

What is an absolute hold? 

When will my diploma be sent?

How do I order my official transcript?

How do I order my unofficial transcript?

How fast can I get my official transcript? 

How much does an official transcript cost?

How much does an unofficial transcript cost?

Where can I pick up my transcript? 

How much does it cost to pick up my transcript?

 

School Information:

Who is Park University’s President?

What year was Park University established?

Who founded Park University?

What the school code is?

Where the university is located?

What is Park’s football team record?

What is happening today?

What is happening tomorrow?

What is happening on (calendar day)?

What is in the Stylus?

What is in the student news?

What is in the news?

Help me.

To tell me about Jurassic Park.

To help me pick a New Year’s resolution?

What is the greatest thing since sliced bread?

What’s for lunch?

Tell me a pirate joke

Play the president’s welcome message

Play the pirate radio

Play the park story

 

Sports Schedule:

What is the list of sports events happening today?

What is the list of sports events happening tomorrow?

What is the list of sports events happening on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?

When is the next Parkville home game? 

When is the next Pirates home game? 

When is the next Gilbert home game? 

When is the next Buccaneers home game? 

When is the next home game? 

What’s the next sporting event? 

When is the next Women’s Volleyball match?

When is the next Men’s Soccer game?

When is the next Women’s Soccer game?

When is the next Women’s Cross Country event?

When is the next Women’s Golf tournament?

When is the next Men’s Golf tournament?

When is the next Women’s Basketball game?

When is the next Men’s Basketball game?

When is the next Men’s Track and Field event?

When is the next Men’s Volleyball match?

When is the next Baseball game?

When is the next Softball game?

When is the next Beach Volleyball match?

When is the next eSports tournament?

When is the next home game?

 

Special Events:

What are special events office hours?

How do I schedule an event?

Can I have alcohol at an event?

What is special events?

Can alumni have an event on campus?

Can I have a wedding on campus?

What is the occupancy of the chapel?

Can I bring food to an event?

How can I reserve parking?

What spaces are available on campus for events?

 

Student Accounts:

How much will I owe for upcoming classes?

How do I send a paper check to the Parkville campus?

Can I pay for classes using a paper check?

When are account charges posted?

What is the phone number for student accounts?

What are the office hours for student accounts?

When are 1098 T tax forms issued?

How do I set up direct deposit for my refund?

How can I find my student account?

What is my account balance?

 

Student Employment:

Do work-study students get benefits?

How many hours can student employees work?

How much do work study students get paid?

How do I apply to be a work study student?

Can international students have work-study positions?

Are there other job opportunities for international students?

How does an international student get work study funding?

Are there work study positions at campus centers?

Are there off-campus jobs for federal work study students?

Can I work during Fall break?

Can I work during Spring break?

Can I work during Fall or Spring break?

Can I work during winter break?

Can I work during the summer break?

What are the student employment office hours?

Can I visit the student employment office?

Where is the student employment office?

How often do student employees get paid?

When should I approve my timesheet?

What happens if I forget to punch in?

Can graduate students apply for work study positions?

How do I make an appointment with the student employment coordinator?

 

Student Life:

How many clubs are at Park?

What is the student government?

Who are the student government officers?

When does the student government meet?

How do I vote in a student government election?

How do I register a club?

How do I make a club?

What is Crew?

What can I do on Crew?

Where can I find the student code of conduct?

Who can I contact if I have questions about the student code of conduct?

What are the Student Life office hours?

What is eSports?

What games does Park’s eSports team play?

How can I join Park’s eSports team?

 

Student Privacy:

To turn on enhanced privacy protection

To turn off enhanced privacy protection

What my settings are?

 

Student Success:

How do I register for classes?

What is an academic hold?

Where can I find my textbooks?

What is the phone number for student success?

How do I know if my TA was approved?

Who is my success coach?

 

Textbooks:

What books do I need?

Where is my book voucher?