Information Technology Computer Labs
Marist maintains PC and Mac computer labs located at the main campus in Poughkeepsie and LdM branch campus in Florence, Italy. These include instructional computer labs, multimedia classrooms with podiums, collaborative study spaces, and open labs. In all, Marist provides more than 1,100 computers for academic use throughout these sites. All computers in these lab spaces are configured with a robust common base software configuration, which includes the ability to access the Internet and Marist network, office productivity tools, industry-leading media and content creation and manipulation tools, digital library access, statistical analysis packages, and various utility software. Labs used for specific academic schools contain specialized software applications and packages in addition to this common base. All operating systems and applications are updated yearly to the most recent versions available.
Safety and Security
The Safety and Security Office provides 24-hour, seven-days-a-week service to the Marist College community. Among the many services provided through this office are student escort programs during evening hours; fire and emergency equipment; and a lost-and-found department.
The Safety and Security Office works as the liaison to local fire, police, and rescue agencies. The office administers the College’s parking and vehicle registration policy and is responsible for its enforcement in order to facilitate traffic flow and ensure unimpeded emergency response to the College community. The office is located in Donnelly Hall, Room 201 and can be reached by calling (845) 575-3000, extension 2282 or (845) 471-1822.
The Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education. Marist College’s campus crime information can be found at http://ope.ed.gov/ security/search.asp or http://www.marist.edu/security/student.html or by calling the Office of Safety and Security at (845) 471-1822.
Parking Permits
Parking on campus is limited to vehicles that are registered with the Safety and Security Office and have been issued a Marist College parking permit. When applying for parking permits, students must present a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and college identification. Commuter student parking is restricted during the day although after 6:00 P.M. students may park in the Dyson lot.
Permits are issued for individual parking lots and are valid only for that specific lot. Vehicles without permits, or those parked in a lot other than designated, are subject to towing at the owners’ expense. All fines must be paid at the Business Office within 10 days of issuance. Any violations of this parking policy may result in revocation of parking privileges.
The College Bookstore
The Marist College bookstore is located on the lower level of the Student Center. The bookstore is open six days per week during the academic year. Please call (845) 575-3260 for store hours.
Athletic Facilities
The Marist campus offers a variety of athletic facilities that support an extensive intramural program as well as intercollegiate athletics competition. The James J. McCann Recreation Center features a pool with a diving well, basketball courts, three handball/racquetball courts, a fitness center, and a dance studio. The main field house for NCAA Division I play features a handsome wooden floor and seating capacity for 3,000 spectators. The McCann Center was renovated in 2019, and a new addition contains a gymnasium, state-of-the-art fitness center, and locker rooms. For more information, please contact the Athletics Department at (845) 575-3553.
Center for Career Services
The Center for Career Services, located in the James A. Cannavino Library, offers a variety of resources to assist graduate students with developing and reaching their career goals. Among the many career-related services available to students and alumni are:
- Virtual and in-person appointments with career coaches
- career assessment on FOCUS2
- résumé reviews
- job search assistance
- annual career fairs with employers
- employer information sessions
- an alumni career network
The Center provides 24/7 access to job information and recruiting tools through Handshake where students and alumni can schedule appointments with career coaches, RSVP for events, prepare resumes and cover letters and search jobs and internships posted by employers. The Center also links students to top employers’ websites, major-specific job-search engines, and job listings. For information regarding these programs, please contact the Center for Career Services at career.services@marist.edu.
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