Military Deployment Policy/Care Packages

Students Called to Active Duty in the Military during an Academic Semester

The following options exist for a student called to active duty in the military during an academic semester.  Students may select one of the first three options and option four  if applicable, immediately by contacting  their respective academic department head who in turn informs the appropriate academic dean. The student must also file written verification of the activation order as soon as it becomes available with the registrar at Robert Morris University.  This policy also extends to military spouse or military dependent students that need to withdrawal due to the hardships caused by the service member’s activation/deployment.

1. A student can take the grade he has earned to date in a class provided that more than three-fourths of class meetings have passed and both student and faculty agree to this option.  Students selecting this option will not be refunded any tuition or fees and will have their grade processed in the normal manner at the end of the semester with appropriate credits and grade awarded.
2. Students can elect to have an Incomplete I grade recorded at the end of the semester provided that more than half of the class meetings have passed and both student and faculty agree to this option. Students  selecting this option will have three months after the call to duty to inform the appropriate academic dean of his or her intent to change the “I” grade. A student intending to remove the "I" grade will have up to 90 days from completion of active duty to remove the "I" grade. There will be no change-of-grade fee assessed. Faculty of students electing the "I" option must place on file in the department head’s office specific course completion requirements for each student. A student not removing the "I" grade within the 90-day period after active duty will need to repeat the course; in this case, the "I" grade will be treated as an "F", and the student will not be refunded any tuition or fees.
3. A student can elect to withdraw from one or more courses with a grade of "W" at any time during the semester by informing the Registrar. Students  electing this option will have their tuition refunded or credited, whichever is deemed appropriate, without credits awarded.
4. A resident student may at any time during the semester be released from her contractual obligations for room and board. Fees will be refunded for the unused portion of the contract on a pro rata basis.

Revised May 2021

https://www.rmu.edu/academics/provost/registrar/policies

Blue Star Care Packages

Blue Star Mother's sends out care packages to units and individuals 3 times a year.  Specific requests can be made but please bare in mind this is a volunteer group so funds are limited.

Gina Batvinskas, batvinskas5@gmail.com

USO Care Packages - Two Options Available

USO2GO - For service members stationed in remote locations where there may not be a traditional USO center, USO2GO kits offer fun diversions and the comforts of home for units serving around the globe.

USO Care Packages - The Snack Pack and Toiletry Pack are constructed with a durable nylon material that has a M.O.L.L.E. system on the back of the pouch for attachment on most military-issued gear. The Snack Pack is assembled with a mixture of healthy treats and drink mixes. The Toiletry Pack comes equipped with a wide range of travel-sized hygiene products.