The Office of Student Life provides a variety of programs and services designed to promote the artistic development, academic success, personal growth and overall well-being of the student body. Programs and services are intended to foster the personal, social, vocational, emotional, cultural, physical, civic and spiritual development of students through a comprehensive co- curricular program.
Full participation in campus life is considered an integral part of the Ringling College of Art and Design experience. Therefore, the Office of Student Life staff is committed to promoting learning and growth beyond the classroom, providing support networks, creative programs, social activities, leadership opportunities and diversity and inclusion programs for the student body.
The continuing process of integrating information learned experientially into the student’s value system results in an enhanced awareness and appreciation of diversity, inclusivity, civic responsibility and campus community.
Campus Conduct System
Refer to the sections of the Student Handbook titled “Code of Conduct” and “Other Campus Policies.”
Campus Ministry
Offering support for students seeking spiritual development or grounding in their own faith communities, Campus Ministry provides programming, on-campus pastoral presence and religious services.
Religious study and spiritual support groups meet at various times during the academic year, including the Faith Forum, a series offering discussions and speakers during the noon hour. Holy days and religious holidays are commemorated in open gatherings, shared worship services or meetings with students from neighboring colleges.
Service-learning opportunities with nearby congregations, religious organizations, schools, nearby colleges and non- profit groups also occur with Campus Ministry. The Campus Minister listens, gives counsel, provides spiritual direction and helps network students with local resources for their specific religion or denominational body.
To contact Campus Ministry directly, call 941-309-0200.
Center For Career Services
Career Services has career counselors and a wealth of resources to prepare you for what comes after Ringling. Services are available to all students and graduates for free, for life. Services are offered both virtually and in-person. There are events including workshops on career-related topics, guest speakers, and recruiter presentations. Take advantage because these can be one-time-only events.
Register for an account and connect with the Center for Career Services at: www.collegecentral.com/ringling.
Your account includes access to:
• Events calendar for career events
• Job board that includes part-time, freelance, internships, and full-time work
• Resume upload with reviews by career counselors
• Career advice library, podcasts, and videos
• Career Mentoring Network with hundreds of alumni to connect with!
Attend company presentations to gain industry knowledge, ask questions, and connect with representatives from noted firms such as American Greetings, Disney, DreamWorks, Electronic Arts (EA), Hallmark, Hasbro, Pixar, and Sony. Students submit cover letters, resumes, and portfolios for review and applicants are selected by the recruiter for interviews. Company presentations are open to ALL students!
Mark your calendar for the “Food-for-Thought” series and other workshops. These personal and professional development topics are designed and offered each year to help advance your career skills. You bring your lunch - we’ll bring the treats and the speakers.
Our annual Career Insight event, is our largest event of the year! Held in the spring semester on Student Professional Day, (www.ringling.edu/INSIGHT) is a networking fair with employers, community members, and alumni to share career insights, review portfolios, conduct practice interviews and connect with you throughout the day. No classes on Professional Day - so, no excuses - don’t miss it!
Talk to your Faculty Career Advisor
Every department is represented by a member of the faculty to review and advise the Center for Career Services and the Office of Academic Affairs on issues linking academic advising and career programs offered at the College. As an additional resource to Career Services, faculty members also serve as career advisors to students; assist Career Services personnel with internship, recruiter, and career resource suggestions; meet with recruiters when they visit campus; and recommend new service programs to promote additional career preparation for students.
Begin working with the Center for Career Services early in your first year to develop a strategy for success! We are here for you from your first day on campus through graduation and beyond!
Make an appointment to meet with Career Service staff so we can get to know you and your specific career goals. Choose from 15, 30, and 60 minute appointments at:
www.Ringling.edu/CCSappointment
941-359- 7502
talent@Ringling.edu
Civic Engagement and Voter Registration
Ringling College of Art and Design recognizes the importance of civic engagement and supports students with opportunities to become well-informed about election processes, for voter registration, and getting to the polls. RinglingVotes is an initiative led by students and staff in collaboration with community partners to increase civic engagement throughout campus and provides information and opportunities for voter registration, election engagement, and support through all election cycles. There are several opportunities to register to vote throughout each semester. If you have any questions, please email vote@ringling.edu.
Health & Wellness
Ringling College of Art and Design is committed to engaging students, faculty, and staff, in recreation, health, and wellness through an environment that promotes awareness, understanding and opportunities for achieving a healthy lifestyle. The Health and Wellness program takes a holistic approach to campus health by offering diverse programming and integrating medical, counseling, and fitness programs into Ringling’s exceptional learning environment in an effort to meet the needs of today’s students.
Medical Services
Ringling College has partnered with Sarasota Memorial Hospital to offer on-campus medical services. An APRN or PA is available 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday with medical oversight provided by the physician group that staffs Sarasota Memorial’s Urgent and Emergency Centers. The on-campus Health Center is located on the northeast corner of Bradenton Road and Martin Luther King Jr., Way.
Basic visits at the off-campus Sarasota Memorial Urgent Care Centers (smh.com/urgentcare) are also available to all enrolled Ringling students at no additional cost when the on–campus center is closed. (Costs may be incurred to the student if any additional services are provided.)
The Health Center is equipped to diagnose and treat most common illnesses and conditions including: colds and flu, earaches, sore throats, eye injuries, bronchitis, minor lacerations and burns, sinus infection, skin rashes, urinary problems, physicals, gynecological problems, and sprains, strains and fractures. There are no out-of-pocket costs to see a provider for a general medical office visit.
The following services are provided at no additional cost for Ringling students:
• Visits with a mid-level provider
• Annual flu shot for every student
• Annual routine female gynecological exam and pap smear
• Allergy injection therapy
• On-site laboratory testing including urine dip, rapid strep, and pregnancy
• After-hours visit with a physician provided at any Sarasota Memorial Hospital Urgent Care Center location at no cost to students. (Costs may be incurred to the student if any additional services are provided.)
• STD Testing (Gonorrhea, chlamydia, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, yeast, and HSV culture)
• Emergency Contraception and Plan B
The following services can be provided at the on-campus health center for an additional fee. Some of these fees can be billed to insurance depending on individual coverage or can be paid for at the time of service utilizing our discounted self-pay prices:
• Vaccinations
• Medications administered in the clinic
• Outside laboratory fees for tests that cannot be completed in the on-campus clinic
• Medical supplies such as splints and slings
• Laceration repair and incision and drainage procedures
The following services are not provided directly onsite but can be arranged and coordinated within Sarasota Memorial’s comprehensive network of services:
• Radiology services
• Physical therapy services
• 12-lead EKG
• Follow up care for specialist visits within Sarasota Memorial’s comprehensive Health Care System
• Urgent or emergency room care
The Student Health fee helps make our Health Services possible. A valid, working Student ID card is required for admission to the Health Center, and students are required to register and show their Ringling ID and insurance card when visiting the on-campus Health Center or SMH Urgent Care Center. The Health Center and SMH Urgent Care Centers are not emergency facilities. For emergency care call 911, visit a local ER, or contact Public Safety. For non-urgent questions or more details contact 941.309.4000 or email medical@ringling.edu during the regular academic year.
Counseling
The Peterson Counseling Center, located on-campus in the Student Health Center at Ringling College, provides a safe, supportive atmosphere for students. The staff consists of qualified, trained mental health care professionals who serve students and are concerned with providing them the best possible treatment.
Services include short-term one-on-one sessions with a therapist, psychiatry, support and counseling groups, and emergency psychological services. Common concerns confronting students include anxiety, depression, relationships and communication, and adjustment.
College can be an exciting time as well as a time when students exploration of identity. Feedback from students who have used the services of the Peterson Counseling Center shows that when they actively engage in the therapeutic process they often feel relief, clarity, a new perspective, and an improved overall sense of well- being. Counseling services are available with an appointment and are generally offered Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Appointments can be made online via the Ringling portal under the Student Links and Appointments tab.
All services provided by Ringling College counselors are confidential and free to enrolled students. In order to follow legal guidelines and protect confidentiality, students will need to complete a release of information form if they wish to allow the staff to confirm attendance or otherwise communicate with a parent, faculty member, or outside provider. Copies of the release which must be signed by the student and requested through the Counseling Center.
The Peterson Counseling Center is housed in the Student Health Center on the corner of Old Bradenton Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. For the most up-to-date information please visit us online at
http://health.ringling.edu or email counseling@ringling.edu.
On-Campus Psychiatry and Psychopharmacological Referrals
While classes are in session, we have a psychiatrist available for limited hours several times a month in the on-campus Health Center. For students interested in exploring medication as an option to help with short- or long-term mental health concerns, they can contact the Counseling Center to set up a referral appointment with a College Counseling Center staff member. A student must be in regular therapy through the Counseling Center to meet with a psychiatrist. Transferring prescriptions from a home psychiatrist is welcomed, though a referral from one of our mental health counselors is required in all cases. For students with existing prescriptions, and/or those who are receiving continued care from home providers which many students continue to do, please let your therapist know so all providers may communicate. By working as a team with your existing provider, we are able to provide the most complete service and ensure a higher continuity of care for you. If you are receiving medication, please continue to stay in contact with your existing provider regularly via phone and during breaks as possible for medication management, and let your therapist know about any changes to your medication. Off-campus referrals for local psychiatrists can also be provided upon request for students requiring more specialized treatment.
Controlled substance prescriptions are not prescribed by the psychiatrist on site. Our goal is to help support your total health and long-term success. If you are being prescribed medication of any kind please ensure that your medication is locked up when unattended and remains in the original containers at all times.
Hospitalization Campus Return Policy
Ringling College of Art and Design prioritizes student safety. Therefore, after a student returns to campus from an involuntary hospitalization, or Baker Act, the student must furnish the hospital discharge paperwork to be reviewed by the Peterson Counseling Center before being eligible to return to their residence and attend classes. Ideally, the documentation should clearly state a diagnosis, treatment provided to the student while at the hospital and recommendations for treatment after discharge. Further, the student must meet with a staff therapist at the Peterson Counseling Center within two business days of discharge from the hospital to assure, to the best of our ability, that the student is made aware of the support services on campus, and offered those services to utilize. If treatment is being recommended and pursued off campus, the student will need to sign a release of information for the Peterson Counseling Center to consult with treating provider to ensure continuity of care and that any future burgeoning safety concerns can be swiftly and collaboratively addressed.
Fitness & Recreation
Susan Palmer Fitness Center
The Susan Palmer Fitness Center is dedicated to providing a safe yet interactive environment for all of our members. Located on the 1st floor toward the west side of the Student Center, this facility is furnished with an abundance of state of the art exercise equipment and amenities. Patrons must follow all policies and safety procedures.
Group Fitness Classes
By providing a variety of specially-sculpted group fitness classes to choose from, we believe that we can meet the needs of each and every individual regardless of “athletic” capabilities. From the beginner to the advanced extremist, we offer a class for you!
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation at Ringling College of Art and Design is committed to providing fun, challenging and affordable experiences to engage its students in educational and recreational opportunities in the beautiful Southwest Florida environment.
Examples include kayaking, rock climbing, and exploring local state parks. Students participating in these activities must follow all policies and safety procedures.
Club Sports
The Club Sport program is designed to serve individual interests in different sports and recreational activities. Participation in the program enhances and promotes the element of good sportsmanship, the development of skills, the well-being derived from physical activity and the social aspect within each sport. Club Sport organizations must follow guidelines set by the Club and Organization Handbook as well as the Club Sport Handbook.
Esports/Ringling Rollers
The Esports program is designed to serve individual interests in different video games and competitions. Participation in the program enhances and promotes the element of good sportsmanship, the development of skills, the well-being derived from physical activity and the social aspect within each game.
The members of the team and/or club must follow the guidelines supported by the Director of Recreation and Wellness. Students on Varsity team will compete against Colleges across the US.
Bicycle Rental
Students can check out bikes from the Susan Palmer Fitness Center for free during the hours the Fitness Center is open until dusk. Students renting bikes must follow all policies and safety procedures including filling out a waiver.
International Students
Within 10 days of arrival, international students must check with the International Student Advisor to ensure that their paperwork is in order. The International Student Advisor is the Designated College Official (DSO) who keeps track of paperwork, checks to ensure proper status is maintained, and signs CIS forms.
The I-20 AB Form must be signed on the back by the DSO at the beginning of the fall semester to validate full-time student status. Any time international students leave the United States and go to a foreign country, the DSO must revalidate the I-20. International students must have a Social Security card in order to work on campus. The student must have a signed offer to work from the College in order to apply for the Social Security card along with an Enrollment Certification letter from the DSO. The DSO can provide more information on employment options for international students.
International students must report any local address changes to the DSO. International students living in campus housing must report any room changes to a representative of the Office of Residence Life and must be approved by Residence Life.
New Student Orientation
At Ringling College, the College provides a full New Student Orientation experience to assist entering students with the transition to the College community. Orientation is conducted prior to the start of the fall semester. The program includes opportunities to meet other students, presentations on academic expectations, an introduction to student organizations, and other ways to engage in student life and support services, a Parents’ Orientation and a variety of social activities. An abbreviated Orientation program is scheduled for students that come at the beginning of the spring.
Student Information Centers
Mail services is available in Ann and Alfred Goldstein Residence Hall. Pool, television and music create a casual atmosphere.
Information about student activities, student organizations and leadership training are available in the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development through its help desk window near the monthly activities calendar. The Student Life Office on the second floor of Ulla Searing Student Center is also an important Information Center for students and welcomes any inquiries about campus life as well as resources in the surrounding community. Staff are available to answer questions and make appropriate referrals from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
RingLink
Ringlink is the campus wide software which showcases all departments, student organizations, and events on campus. Ringlink allows the College to review event submissions, fundraising requests, reservations and facilities requests, as well as register new initiatives, clubs, departments, and track involvement for an individual on campus. Check out Ringlink here.
CORQ
Corq is the simplified mobile app which provides information about all items listed on Ringlink. There are no editing capabilities on the Corq app, but it is utilized to keep students, faculty, and staff up to date with information happening on campus.
Student Organizations
Special-interest groups develop or phase out, depending on the interests of each year’s students. Ringling College has had clubs for cartoonists, mathematicians, photographers, wildlife, artists, computer animators, fantasy illustrators and environmentalists, among others. To receive more information on an existing organization, students can either talk to the members of the specific group during the Volunteer and Organization fair held the first Friday of school at 6:30 PM or come to the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development in Ann and Alfred Goldstein Hall. Student can directly message active student organizations through the Ringlink software.
Want To Start A Group?
Contact the Office of Student Activities and Leadership at 941.309.0202 to get started. Benefits for registering an organization include:
- Use of campus facilities for meetings and events.
- Use of student mailboxes to communicate with other students and to distribute promotional announcements / flyers.
- Use of campus bulletin boards to promote club / organization meetings and events.
- Eligibility for funding through the Office of Student Activitiesand Leadership Development and the Student GovernmentAssociation.
Resources For Organizations
The Office of Student Activities and Leadership also offers resources, support, storage space, and trainings on transition and organization structure.
Need More Information?
The Office of Student Activities and Leadership can help students learn more about organizations and events at Ringling College of Art and Design. Call 941.309.0202 or email studentactivities@ringling.edu
Current Student Organizations
Student Organizations register and reregister through Ringlink All active organizations are listed on the website through the organization tab.
Student Government Association
The SGA exists to enable all college students to take part in making a positive contribution to the college and local communities. The association claims its existence in the formulation of ideas, student leadership, cooperation, and equal representation. Additionally, it develops a framework around which students shall respond to the challenges of a democratic society through an elective Student Government.
SGA elections occur within the last month of the spring academic semester. There is an application period, a campaign period, and an election period. All positions left unfilled after the spring semester will be filled within the first 30 days of the fall semester. To contact the student government on campus, you can reach out to sga@c.ringling.edu.
Student Government Committees
The Vice President of Student Government Association oversees a variety of campus committees. Committees are typically chaired by a senator, but this is not always the case. All chair positions as well as general members of the committees are volunteer positions requiring no application process or election. If you are interested in any of the committees as a member or chair, email sga@c.ringling.edu. Below you will find a list of the committees and their chairs if applicable.
Strategic Planning: President
Elections Committee: Election Commissioner
Events Committee: Chair Position Open
Food Committee: Chair Position Open
Safety & Security: Chair Position Open
Sustainability: President of Green Ambassadors
Diversity & Inclusion: Chair Position Open
Art Supply/Bookstore: Chair Position Open
Health & Wellness: Chair Position Open
Liberal Arts At-Large Representative: Chair Position Open
Space Reservations for Student Organizations
Classrooms and other meeting spaces must be reserved two weeks in advance with the student group advisor or the Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development 941.309.0202 studentactivities@ringling.edu
Student Organization Fundraising
Recognized student organizations have the right to participate in fundraising activities. Fundraising activities include both sales and solicitation of donations. There are certain policies and procedures that need to be followed for an activity to be approved and allowed. All activities of this nature need to be registered and approved by the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, or designee. This process is through event submission on the Ringlink software.
Student Activities & Leadership Development:
941.309.0202 | studentactivities@ringling.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Weekends Closed
Volunteerism
The Office of Student Volunteerism and Service-Learning coordinates community service projects for Ringling College. The staff help match volunteer opportunities with student interests and talents, and oversee a number of volunteer initiatives each year. Students can participate in the College’s outreach programs, paint murals for non-profit organizations, get professional experiences by volunteering in their fields or assist with other numerous projects that benefit the College’s surrounding community.
Outreach programs include, but are not limited to after-school projects teaching art, literacy skills, homework assistance, or teaching art to varying community populations such as those in nursing homes, substance abuse programs or those with disabilities.
Every year the Volunteer Program employs student-workers through Federal Work Study. This group, called RVO (Ringling Volunteerism Opportunities), works hard to recruit new student volunteers, implement new marketing strategies, increase campus club and organization involvement, and strengthen the College’s existing partnerships with local non-profit organizations.
The Volunteer Program at Ringling College of Art and Design makes every effort to provide experiences for students that offer opportunities to use art and other skills in service to the community. Staff members work with the service beneficiary agencies to consider student schedules, safety and skills required to complete the projects. When the project suggests that special safety techniques or equipment requires training, the Student Volunteerism and Service-Learning staff arranges with the site to provide and / or provides such. Students must also take responsibility in choosing actions that secure their own safety.
Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Mission
To cultivate an engaged campus climate built on care and respect, where every member of the college community has access to opportunity, representation, equity, and a strong sense of belonging.
CDI Values
• Student success and holistic growth
• Artistic exploration and critical engagement
• Advocacy and equitable access
• Intercultural perspectives and experiential learning
• Respect and inclusive accountability
• Community and connection
What We Do
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion provides the Ringling campus community with an array of programs, events, social justice and arts initiatives. These initiatives not only advance diversity and inclusion education, awareness, and action, but also foster and cultivate a welcoming and inclusive campus climate. The CDI also provides a number of resources and engaging and interactive safe spaces of support for discourse and education focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, intersectionality and the arts.
Programs and Services
• Creating and fostering events, programs and initiatives to promote intercultural awareness, and respect for diversity and dialogue, and engage our campus and Sarasota communities through events, trainings and direct connections with the CDI;
• Providing student employment, internships, and volunteer opportunities for professional and leadership development;
• Supporting affiliated student organizations;
• Providing a welcoming space with free student resources, including a student lounge, food pantry, a free clothing closet;
• Holding our campus community accountable to support and encourage advocacy, access, and equity.
Remy’s Cupboard
Remy's Cupboard is Ringling College's very own food pantry, operated by and located in the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. Remy's Cupboard is available to students currently enrolled at Ringling College of Art and Design to address food insecurity by providing supplemental food items to campus community members in need.
Queer Closet
CDI's Queer Closet is a donation-based free wardrobe for Ringling College's students to find clothing that match their gender identities and ultimately create an affirming experience for all genders and bodies.
Services
Bus Schedules
Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT), now called Breeze Transit, serves the Ringling College community. Students, faculty, and staff ride free with a valid college I.D.. For route maps and schedules go to: https://www.scgov.net/government/breeze-transit/breeze-routes
Campus Communication
Information about campus activities and events are usually posted on several bulletin boards found around campus, in Student Activities and Leadership, Hammond Commons, Office of Student Life and in the Goldstein Library. Students will receive a weekly email about campus activities. In addition, essential and time-critical messages are sent via e-mail to the student’s @c.ringling.edu e-mail address. Many of these important announcements are also posted to the Ringling College Campus Portal, available atmy.ringling.edu.
Students should plan to check their Ringling College e-mail account regularly to keep informed of campus activities, events and important announcements.
Campus Event Ticket Sales
Tickets for campus events and selected off-campus events are available through the Office of Student Life, located on the 2nd Floor of the Ulla Searing Student Center.
Equipment Check-Out
For a complete list of equipment and games available for check- out, visit the CAB window on the 1st Floor of Ann and Alfred Goldstein Hall or the Susan Palmer Fitness Center. A valid Student ID must be presented in order to use the sports equipment.
Immunization Packets
Student immunization packets are kept within the Student Health Center. Strict confidentiality is maintained and HIPPA guidelines are followed.
Local Area Information
Information about performing arts events, gallery exhibitions, Sarasota maps and general information can be obtained in the CAB Office in Ann and Alfred Goldstein Hall or the Office of Student Life.
Lost & Found
All lost and found items are taken to Public Safety. Identified items will be returned to the student via their campus mailbox.
Student Mail Services
Every student is assigned a mailbox number. Mail is delivered and may be claimed at the Mail Services window in Ann and Alfred Goldstein Hall. Student Mail Services staff receives and distributes student mail and packages 6 days a week. As well as any messages or notices from any faculty or staff offices. They also receive all items from (UPS) United Parcel Service, (FedEx) Federal Express,(USPS)United States Post Office, Amazon, et al.
Deliveries for students will be processed and the student will be notified by e-mail. Any packages a student does not pick up will be returned to the sender after 1 month. Non-federal mail that remains in the student’s mailbox after the semester will be discarded and Federal mail will be returned to the sender.
Mail Services does not receive any “Same Day” delivery items for supplies or food from Uber Eats, Door Dash, Publix, Target, Michaels, Walmart or Amazon-Whole Foods, Saywee or any other same day delivery company. Packages are not permitted to be left at the gates. Unattended packages will be considered abandoned, and donated or discarded. It is the student’s responsibility to meet the delivery driver at the Greensboro Ln Gate. Also, Students are not allowed to have any deliveries address to your dorm or house.
All mail and deliveries are to be address to the address below. (Do not use your dorm room or house as an address.
Student’s Name
Ringling College of Art and Design Box # 1130
Greensboro Lane Sarasota, FL 34234-5808
Mail should be checked on a regular basis because a variety of official College communications are distributed to the student’s campus mailbox. Outgoing mail can be dropped off at the Student Mail Services Service Window or the outgoing campus mailbox located in the Student Mail Services Area.
The College does not forward mail during the December or March breaks. First-class mail and periodicals will be forwarded to the student’s permanent address for the first 2 months of summer vacation. After that, first-class mail and periodicals will be held until the College opens in August. All bulk and standard mail will be discarded.
Off-Campus Housing Information
Students interested in living off campus may visit the Residence Life Office for assistance with off-campus rentals.
Phone Messages
Messages can be left for students by calling Student Life at 941.359.7505 during normal operating hours.
When Student Life is closed, emergency messages can be left with the College’s 24-hour Office of Public Safety staff at 941.359.7500.
Messages will be placed in student mailboxes. In an emergency, such as with messages of an urgent medical nature, every effort will be made to locate the student promptly.
Postage Stamps
Postage stamps may be purchased at the Campus Store. Stamped letters may be mailed at the Student Mail Services.
Recycling / Environmental Responsibility
Ringling College has a campus-wide, comprehensive recycling program in an effort to reduce solid waste and conserve natural resources. Most classrooms, studios, offices and residence halls are equipped with blue recycling containers for the following items:
- All types of paper
- Commingled glass, plastic and aluminum cans
- Cardboard
Trash containers are also provided for non-recyclable items, but everyone is encouraged to participate in Ringling College’s Recycling Program. To improve the overall Recycling Program, all containers are color-coded as follows:
| Item | Color Code |
|---|---|
| All Paper | Green Square |
| Glass, Plastic, Cans | Blue Circle |
| Trash and Garbage | Red Triangle |
There are no specific containers for disposing of cardboard, but everyone is asked to please break down boxes and stack them next to paper containers or bring them to appropriate outdoor recycling bins.
Student ID Cards
Every student is issued an official Ringling College identification card. This card should be displayed at all times while on Ringling College property or on College business away from campus. Ringling College’s Library requires a valid Student ID to checkout any books or materials and it provides access to certain housing and other campus facilities.
The ID is also used for those students on a meal plan. Additionally, it provides eligibility for use of the Susan Palmer Fitness Center.
The ID card remains the property of Ringling College and must be surrendered upon request by an Officer of the College. Under no circumstances should students allow their card to be used by any other person. Lost or stolen Student ID cards should be reported to the Office of Residence Life immediately. A $50 fee will be charged for its replacement.
Hours for obtaining a new Student ID card will be posted in the Office of Residence Life. Also, please note that the campus is a member of the Premises Protection Plan, which allows the Sarasota Police Department to come onto the campus for any incident that they feel should be investigated. At that time, they may ask to see a student’s ID. Failure to comply with legitimate requests to show a student’s ID is a violation of the Student Code.