Student Life - Explore the Possibilities
The office of the Assistant Dean for Students provides a variety of academic and social programs and services that enhance your social and educational experiences at Pierce Law. Our goal is to enrich all aspects of student life while you earn your degree.
The Assistant Dean for Students is the primary ombudsman for all students. The Assistant Dean's office is the resource for students seeking information about student services, including access to programs; student organizations; disability accommodations; special academic programs; personal and/or academic problems; community concerns; or if you just have a question and don't know where to find the answer.
If you have such questions or concerns, or just need to discuss an ongoing challenge in your life, call the Assistant Dean or stop by her office to talk. In addition to the areas already mentioned, the Assistant Dean can help you with:
- Personal Counseling and Referrals
- Family Emergencies
- Exam rescheduling for medical or personal reasons
- General Questions
- Leaves of Absence
- Personal Problems
- Academic Challenges and Concerns
- Disability Accommodations
- Transfer credit and summer abroad program approvals
You have many opportunities to lead and serve at Pierce Law and we encourage you to become actively involved. Getting involved in one or more student organizations on campus gives you the opportunity to enrich your learning and form lasting relationships with fellow students and faculty. Student organizations are largely academic or social in nature. All organizations will recruit new members during the first two weeks of classes. This year the Student Services Office will host a Student Organization/Club Jamboree to which all students are invited and encouraged to attend.
New Student Orientation Programs
The 2009 JD Student Orientation and 2009 MIP/LLM Student Orientation materials are now available along with your first assignments. Please review them so you are prepared.
If you are an international student, and need information on admissions, financial aid or have visa questions, please visit our International Student Procedures site.
Contact us
Frances Canning, Assistant Dean for Students and International Student Advisor
fcanning@piercelaw.edu
Christine Boisvert, Administrative Assistant to Student Services and Registrar
cboisvert@piercelaw.edu
