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Obtaining Your MSJ ID

Your campus identification card is your key to many services on campus. All students are required to have an ID and carry it with them at all times while on campus. Your campus ID includes your ID number, meal service plan (if applicable) and library account number. It also can be set up as a petty cash account for photo copying and grant you access for recreation facilities and University home athletic events.

ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS: Students attending classes on campus will receive their MSJ ID during their respective programs’ orientations.

  • On-campus students can get their ID prior to or after orientation if they choose. ID's can be received from Campus Police in the Seton Center 24/7. For the most timely response, it is recommended that students visit Campus Police Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm.
  • Those that do not feel comfortable coming to campus to get their ID can request their ID through the Get Your ID Card section of the online orientation. For questions about acquiring your campus ID, contact Information Services and Support (ISS) at iss.helpdesk@msj.edu.

OFF-SITE STUDENTS: Off-site students will receive their ID in coordination with their faculty.

ONLINE STUDENTS: Students in online programs can obtain their campus IDs by using the online request form.

Obtaining Your Parking Permit

Parking permits are free for all Mount St. Joseph University students. Parking permits can be obtained at the Seton Center Front Desk. Students will need their license plate number to register their vehicles.

All vehicles operated on MSJ’s campus must have a University decal on the left-hand side rear window of the vehicle or on a visible part of a motorcycle. Temporary decals are available from Campus Police.

Places to Park on Campus

Students are permitted to park in a variety of locations on campus, with the exception of spaces and lots marked as parking for visitors, faculty, staff and individuals with disabilities. Student parking can be found at the following locations:

  • Parking Garage – Three story parking garage on the corner of Neeb Rd and Delhi Rd.
  • Upper East Parking Lot – Located south adjacent to the parking garage.
  • Seton South Parking Lot – Located on the south side of the Seton Residence Hall.
  • West Parking Lot – Located by the University Theatre and new Centennial Field House.

Parking Information & Map

View Your Course Schedule

Your course schedule includes all classes for which you have been registered, their professors and locations. Course schedules can be viewed within myMount by doing the following:

  • Select the Academics tab at the top of the page.
  • Click the My Courses link on the left hand navigation bar.

To find your required books for your courses, please visit the Additional Student Resources page of the online orientation and see the directions in the section marked "Bookstore".

Course Schedule Codes and Formats

As you navigate your course schedule, see this course schedule code breakdown for help identifying the various codes on your schedule. Additionally, the University has created a description of the different course formats for the 2024-2025 academic year. When you are reviewing your schedule, use this handout for a description of your course formats. If you see something you have a question about on your schedule, you can contact your academic advisor directly or you can also contact the Academic Advising Resource Center at 513-244-4213.

Registering for MountSafe

MountSafe is a system used by the University to notify students, faculty, and staff members of weather-related closings or delays as well as campus emergency or crisis situations via phone messages (voice phone calls and text messages) and email messages.

Current students can update their information from the MountSafe page. Once enrolled in MountSafe, you'll receive voice messages, text messages and emails regarding emergency news.

MSJ Handshake

In 2022 the Mount Career & Expereintial Education Center (CEEC) enthusiastically launched this state-of-the-art platform to make career-related searches faster and easier than ever for MSJ students and recent graduates. 

Designed specifically for college students, Handshake currently houses nearly 3,000 opportunities, including jobs, co-ops, internships, volunteer positions, and more.

How Handshake Works

Recruiters post positions easily across multiple colleges and universities on a weekly basis, making it easier for local employers to connect with students and recent graduates. Students have the option to download the Handshake app, which allows quick and easy access to search for opportunities, explore career-related events, register for career fairs, expand their professional networks, and more. 

Activating Your Handshake Account

Students, alumni, and employers can create or activate their Handshake accounts here to begin utilizing its many features.  For questions about the platform, please contact career.center@msj.edu.

Career & Experiential Education Center

Connecting on MSJ Social Media

Connect with Mount St. Joseph University through a variety of social media platforms, including:

View more information about social media at the Mount.

Student Handbook and University Policies and Procedures

The University provides its students with an online Student Handbook, which contains the University’s student resources, policies and procedures. It is the responsibility of all students to abide by and be aware of the contents of the Student Handbook. Students can view the most current version of the Student Handbook online.

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