Northwestern Polytechnic University

Administration Bldg.: 47671 Westinghouse Dr., Fremont, CA 94539

Learning Facilities: 105-119 Fourier Avenue, Fremont, CA 94539
47655 Warm Spring Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539
Tel: 510-592-9688
Fax: 510-657-8975
E-mail: Admission@npu.edu http://www.npu.edu

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X.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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NPU Online Service Center (OSC)

Official Language

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND STUDY PLANS

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ADVISING, REGISTRATION, STUDY PLANS, AND COURSE EVALUATION 2
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
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Repeating A Course
Attendance
Graduation Requirements
Commencement
Maintaining Satisfactory Progress

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CHANGING CONTACT INFORMATION

GUIDE TO THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
HOLIDAYS
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Legal Sanctions
Drug Type and Most Common Complications/Long-term Effects
Depressants
Where to Go for Help
Discrimination and Harassment
Protect Yourself against Attack, Assault, or Rape
Be Prepared for Emergencies

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USEFUL INFORMATION

Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV)

Emergency Telephone Numbers in Fremont
Hospitals
Clinics
Immigration & Naturalization Services
Telephone Services
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Social Security Services
Public Transportation

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FACILITIES

Buildings
Classrooms and Resource Support
Parking
Learning Resources
Computer Labs
Internet Environment

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XII. STUDENT SERVICES

Job Placement and Resume Preparation

Teaching/Learning Assistants
Academic Counseling
Student Recreation Center
Printing
Housing and Transportation Services
International Student Affairs
New Student Orientation
NPU Student Association (NPUSA)
NPU Alumni Association

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XIII. NPU WEBSITE AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE

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This handbook is designed to provide you
additional important school information and
other messages which are not included in
the school catalog. You are advised to use
both the NPU catalog and this handbook for
relevant information.
I. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Academic integrity and honesty are central to a student's
education. Ethical conduct in an academic context will be
carried forward into a student's professional career.
Anything less than total commitment to honesty
undermines the efforts of the entire academic community.
Both students and faculty are responsible for insuring the
academic integrity of the University.
In their academic work, students are expected to maintain
personal academic integrity, treat all academic exercises
as work to be conducted privately, unless otherwise
instructed, ask faculty to clarify any aspects of permissible
or expected cooperation on any assignment, and report
any cheating activity. Copyright laws must be observed
by all.
II. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
University-wide program policies and procedures are
subject to regular review by appropriate academic
committees. Any changes or updates affecting the
students will be published on campus-wide digital signage
and/or the NPU website for all students to see. You are
advised to check the digital signage and the NPU website
often. It is important that, as a student at NPU, you know
and follow the school policies and procedures while
studying at NPU.
NPU Online Service Center
For accessing course materials, making requests to the
administration office or accessing your academic,
attendance, personal, and financial records, you are
advised to use the NPU Online Service Center (OSC).
You may access the NPU Online Service Center (OSC)
via the NPU website at www.npu.edu and select Student
Log-In in the footer. The Learning Resource function
in the OSC provides you course related online learning
resources. The Student Requests function allows you
to make online requests. You may check the reply online
at the same place by clicking My Account. For receiving
written replies by mail, the requester should specify it on
the online request form. The Student Records function
allows you to check your attendance records, academic
records, financial records, and your study plan.
eLibrary provides you digital libraries.
eCareer

provides all the information related to employment,

including an online job posting board.
Official Language
English is the official language used on campus. NPU
has a large number of international students coming
from more than twenty countries in the world. It is a
good opportunity for the students to learn and respect
different cultures. However, English has been chosen
as the official language for all students to use on
campus.
It is particularly important for international students to
refine their English language skills while studying at
NPU if they plan to conduct practical training and work
in the U.S. before returning to their homeland. Good
English language ability not only helps the students in
their studies, but also increases their employment
opportunities.
III. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND STUDY
PLANS
In general, a new catalog is published for each new
school year (beginning in the spring term). The new
catalog includes not only effective and new academic
policies but also updates of curricula, courses, faculty
and other information. However, a student follows the
graduation requirements of a degree program which
were effective at the time of the students acceptance
into and joining the program. The student receives a
study plan upon admission into the program; the study
plan reflects the graduation requirements that the
student should follow. Your study plan is available to
you online in the OSC under the Student Records
function. In the case certain required courses have
been removed from the new catalog and are no longer
offered by the school, the student may request
substitution of courses to fulfill his/her graduation
requirements. Staff advisors are available to assist the
students in making these decisions.
You also have access to your own academic records,
attendance records, contact information, and
financial records in your Student Records function.
A student may be allowed to follow a new catalogs
program curriculum by submitting an online request.
The effective date is normally in the upcoming
semester. A new Evaluation of Application (Study Plan)
will be made for the student if he/she changes catalog,
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IV. ADVISING, REGISTRATION, STUDY PLANS, AND
COURSE EVALUATION

V. ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Repeating a Course

Upon acceptance to the University, each student is

presented with an Evaluation of Application (Study Plan),
which gives details on the result of the admissions
evaluation and the minimum course requirements for the
student. The new student will receive a hardcopy of the
initial Evaluation of Application (Study Plan). Designated
staff will update your study plan in the online database
every semester. It is the responsibility of the student to
adhere to his/her own plan each trimester.
Registration: Online registration is available to the
students for a period of time each semester. Students
are required to select courses online. Some may be
required to meet with an Administrative Advisor in the
Administration Office prior to registration each
trimester to review the students academic progress
and to select courses for the following trimester.
Students are always welcome to stop by the
Administrative Office for academic counseling during
office hours throughout the semester.
Registration for current students is normally conducted
shortly after mid-term in the current semester in order to
allow time for class planning, instructor assignments, and
textbook procurement. The class schedule and related
information are posted on the NPU website. Tuition and
fees are payable at the time of registration. A student with
financial difficulties may request a tuition payment plan
upon registration; exceptions are for international students
registering the first time at NPU. All students are
encouraged to register on time during the pre-registration
week to avoid paying a late registration fee. New students
are encouraged to register along with the current students
although they will not be charged a late fee for registering
after the deadline set for the current students. All
students must register by the add/drop deadline of a
trimester. Registration instructions, including the dates for
registration and add/drop deadline for each trimester, are
posted on the NPU website along with the class schedule
and other related information.
Course Evaluation: Every student has the opportunity to
evaluate every course he/she takes via the OSC. The
student is required to conduct the evaluation upon
entering the OSC to select courses for the following
semester. The system does not record the evaluators
name and only keeps the evaluation results; it then
compiles the evaluation data (no names) for each class
and provides a summary report for the class which can be
printed by a designated staff member. After the final
exams, each instructor receives a summary report (no
student names) of the evaluation data for each class
he/she taught in the last semester.

If an NPU student does not earn a passing grade in a

required course to meet his/her graduation
requirements, he/she must repeat the course.
Attendance
First Week of the Semester: Students are required
to attend the first class meetings at the beginning
of a semester.
Throughout the semester, attendance in class is
required for all students taking in-class mode courses
at NPU, including those auditing a course. Students
approved to take online courses must participate in
weekly activities defined in the online course syllabi.
When in need of a short-term absence from a class (for
no more than 2 weeks), a student is required to submit
an online Request for Short-Term Absence prior to
his/her absence from classes. The request requires
both the instructors and the administrations approvals.
Graduation Requirements
A student is eligible for graduation only after completion
of all the following requirements:
o Satisfactory completion of all required academic
work as set forth in the study plan;
o Completion of the online Graduation Petition
Application and paying the required graduation
fee;
o If the coursework includes a project or thesis
requirement, then the rules for completing the
project/thesis must be followed;
o Clearance of all outstanding debts or other
obligations to the University;
o Return of all books on loans from the University
library;
o Conducting an online grads exit survey, and
A student must be enrolled for the trimester in which
he/she plans to graduate. If the student does not
complete all of the requirements for graduation during
the trimester for which the graduation petition is
approved, he/she must register and submit an online
Re-petition for Graduation for a later trimester and
pay a re-petition fee. Refer to the current school
catalog for more information regarding graduation
requirements.
Degrees will be awarded and diplomas issued at the
end of the semester upon the students meeting the
above requirements.

Commencement (Graduation Ceremonies)

There is one commencement ceremony each year at the
end of the spring trimester although degrees may be
conferred at the end of each trimester. The specific date
of the annual ceremony is specified in the calendar of the
annual school catalogs. The students invited to the
annual graduation ceremony are those who have
completed their degree programs in the previous fall
trimester and who will complete their studies in the current
spring trimester and the coming summer trimester. The
date of conferral of a degree (i.e. the date that will appear
on the students transcript of records and on the diploma)
is the last day of the last trimester when the student
completes his/her degree requirements, provided that the
student meets all requirements listed in the last section.
Maintaining Satisfactory Progress
Refer to the school catalog on the requirements for a
student to maintain satisfactory progress in order to
remain in the school.
VI. CHANGING CONTACT INFORMATION
A student may update his/her personal information, such
as address, telephone number, etc. by using the OSC
online facility under the My Requests function.
International students are required to report change of
address to the school in order for the school to report it to
the USCIS.
VII. GUIDE TO THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
The NPU website provides the contact information of all
administrative departments and the office hours. The
Administration Office is located at 47671 Westinghouse
Dr. (Fourier Avenue turns into Westinghouse Dr.); the
Student Service Center is located in the West Building at
113 Fourier Avenue. Please feel free to see the staff
members for questions or assistance. Except for several
national holidays and the year-end holiday week specified
in the following section on HOLIDAYS, the
Administration Office is open Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday during the
semesters and the semester breaks.
VIII. HOLIDAYS (campus is closed)

New Year's Day (January 1)

Independence Day (July 4)
Labor Day (1st Monday in September)
Thanksgiving (4th Thursday in November)
Year-end holidays The campus is closed from December
24 (Christmas Eve) through December 31.

IX. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Refer to the school catalog for academic policies and
procedures on student rights and responsibilities;
causes for expulsion, suspension, and probation of
students and related issues.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and
Communities Act of 1989, Northwestern Polytechnic
University strives to promote the health of our students
by preserving a drug-free environment. All students
should be aware that the unlawful possession, use,
manufacture, dispensation, or distribution of alcohol or
controlled substances (as defined in Schedules I
through V of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 United
States Cod 812, as amended), on university property*
or as part of any of its activities is prohibited by both law
and university policy. Violation of student conduct
regulations regarding substances can result in
probation, suspension or expulsion from the University.
*University property" is defined to mean the site for the
performance of university activities including any
university building or premises including outdoor space,
any vehicle assigned to the University, and any offcampus site leased or licensed to NPU or used for any
NPU sponsored activity.
Legal Sanctions
Local, state, and federal laws establish severe penalties
for unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and
alcohol. These sanctions, upon conviction, may range
from a small fine and/or probation to imprisonment for
life and/or several thousands of dollars in fines. Some
examples of applicable law are:
The purchase, possession, or consumption of alcohol
(including beer and wine) by any person under the age
of 21 (a minor) is prohibited. Furthermore, it is unlawful
to provide alcohol to a minor.
A DUI (driving under the influence) charge could mean
county jail, state prison, fines and penalty assessments,
vehicle impoundment or forfeiture, license restriction or
revocation, probation and/or license suspension.
Possession of Illicit Drugs - First offense: prison
sentences up to one year and fines up to $100,000.
Second offense: prison sentences up to two years and
fines up to $250,000. Special sentencing provisions
apply for possession of crack cocaine, including
imprisonment of 5 to 20 years and fines up to $250,000
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Drug Type and Most Common Complications/
Long-Term Effects
Stimulants
Amphetamines: Nervousness, paranoia, dizziness,
tremors, decreased mental ability, sexual impotence,
insomnia, skin disorders, malnutrition, delusions,
psychosis, seizures, death.
Cocaine: Tremors, nasal bleeding and inflammation, toxic
psychosis, seizures, damage to nasal septum and blood
vessels, death from overdose (heart or respiratory failure).
Nicotine: High blood pressure, emphysema, bronchitis,
heart and lung disease, cancer, death.
Caffeine: Nervousness, insomnia, dehydration, stomach
irritation, fatigue.

SELF-HELP GROUPS:
Alcoholics Anonymous (510) 791- 9732
Al-Anon (for friends, family) (510) 791-2622
Cocaine Anonymous 1-800-676-7574
Narcotics Anonymous (510) 444-4673
National Institute Drug Awareness 1-800-662HELP
NPU Office of Student Affairs (510) 360-0288
For students who live in Santa Clara County, you may
wish to call one of the self-help groups listed below:
SELF-HELP GROUPS:

Depressants
Alcohol: Dehydration, hangover, overdose or mixing with
other depressants can cause respiratory failure, obesity,
impotence, psychosis, ulcers, malnutrition, liver and brain
damage, delirium tremors, death.
Tranquilizers:
Hangover,
menstrual
irregularities,
increases or decreases effect of other drugs, especially
dangerous with alcohol, destroys blood cells, jaundice,
coma, death.
Barbiturates: Lethargy, hangover, blurred vision, nausea,
depression, seizures, excessive sleepiness, confusion,
irritability, severe withdrawal sickness; can be fatal if
mixed with alcohol and other depressants.
Narcotics: Respiratory and circulatory depression,
dizziness, vomiting, sweating, dry mouth, lowered libido,
lethargy, constipation, weight loss, temporary sterility and
impotence, withdrawal sickness, stupor, death.
Inhalants: Headaches, dizziness, accelerated heart rate,
nausea, nasal irritation, cough, lost erection, hallucination,
liver, kidney, bone marrow and brain damage, death.
Psychedelics/Cannabis: Impaired driving ability, possible
lung damage, reduced sperm count and sperm mobility.
Hallucinogens: Depression, paranoia,
exhaustion after use, psychosis.

The following resources can be of help to people with

chemical dependency or abuse problems or to their
friends and family. In Alameda County, you may wish to
call one of the self-help groups listed below. Students
are urged to contact the Office of Student Affairs for
assistance.

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Where to Go for Help

If you believe that you, a friend, or a family member is
harmfully involved with alcohol or other drugs, seek help.
Resources are listed below. If you prefer, we can work
with you to find appropriate treatment services.

Alcoholics Anonymous (408) 297-3555

Al-Anon (for friends, family) (408) 379-1051
CONTACT (referral & crisis line) (408) 279-8228
Cocaine Anonymous 1-800-676-7574
Narcotics Anonymous (408) 998-4200
National Institute Drug Awareness 1-800-662-HELP
For individual treatment centers, see the listings in your
local yellow pages under "Alcoholism Information &
Treatment Centers." and under Drug Abuse &
Addiction Information & Treatment Centers
Discrimination and Harassment
The NPU community requires an environment of trust
and openness where productive teaching and learning
can thrive. The University recognizes the necessity of
protecting First Amendment rights and encouraging free
speech, but it also recognizes that certain conduct can
threaten the mutual respect that is the foundation of
educational communities. NPU intends to secure the
freedom of expression guaranteed by the United States
Constitution while maintaining the trust and mutual
respect that are vital to a diverse university community.
Sexual harassment and racial harassment have been
held to constitute a form of discrimination that is
prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended, and Title IX of the Educational Amendments
of 1977. Other types of harassment (religious,
handicapped, or other protected status) are prohibited
by applicable law. At Northwestern Polytechnic
University, there is no place for discrimination and/or
discriminatory harassment.
Please refer to the school catalog for information on
sexual harassment and assault.

Protecting Yourself against Attack, Assault or

Rape
On the Street
Don't walk alone unless you absolutely have to.
Be aware of what is happening around you.
Know where you are and where you are going.
Don't be predictable! Vary your route if you walk
home from school or work regularly.
Walk away from bushes, alleys, and dark
entryways. Stay in well-lighted areas.
Don't be surprised. Attackers rely on the element
of surprise.
Don't wear headphones while walking alone.
Trust your instincts. If you think you are being
followed, walk towards a busy, lighted area.
If someone bothers you, turn and walk in the
opposite direction. Scream loudly to attract
attention. Then tell someone to call the police.
When you are in a safe place, notify the police
department. If possible, get a license number
from a car.
Keep one hand free when you are walking. Keep
your purse close to your body. If you are
carrying books or packages, be prepared to drop
them. Nothing is worth your life.
Wait for a bus at a well-lighted stop and/or with
groups of people.
If anyone bothers you on the bus, let the driver
and passengers around you know what is
happening.
In Your Car
Have your keys in hand as you approach your
car. Pay attention to what is happening around
you.
Look inside the car, in the back seat, and the floor
before you get in.
Keep your car doors locked and your windows up
when you drive.
Don't let your fuel run close to empty. You don't
want to have to stop for gas in places you would
not want to walk in.
Be Prepared for Emergencies
Carry a flashlight and flares or reflectors and an
emergency manual in the car.
Know how to change a tire. Make certain the
spare is in good condition, and that the proper
jack and all its parts are in the car.
Turn on your emergency flashers and place a
flare about 20 feet behind your car if your car
breaks down at night. Remain in your car with

the doors locked and the windows closed until

the police arrive.
Roll the window down a crack and ask him/her
to call the police or a towing service for you if
someone stops to assist you.
Carry enough money in your car to make an
emergency phone call.
X. USEFUL INFORMATION
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Fremont Office: 4287 Central Avenue, Fremont
1 (800) 777-0133
Emergency Telephone Numbers in Fremont
Police, Fire, Ambulance (24 hour) 911
Suicide Prevention (24 hour) (510) 794-5211
Poison Control Center (24 hour) 1-800-523-2222
Hospitals for Emergency Only
Washington Hospital: 2000 Mowry Avenue, Fremont
(510) 963-7070
24-hour emergency (510) 791-3430
Clinics for Non-emergency Only
Washington Clinic- Warm Springs, 46690 Mohave
Dr. at Mission Blvd. (in the Safeway shopping
center), Fremont (510) 651-2371
Hours: M- F 8 AM to 6 PM
Immigration and Naturalization Services (USCIS)
National Customer Service Center:
1-800-375-5283
San Francisco Office: 630 Sansome Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Hours:M-T, Th-F 6:45 AM-3 PM/W 6:45 AM-2:
30 PM
San Jose Office: 1887 Monterey Road
San Jose, CA 95112
Hours: M, T, W 7 AM-3 PM/Th 7 AM-2 PM
Telephone Services (AT&T)
To establish phone service: 1-800-310-2355
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM.-5:30 PM
To report problems with your existing phone: Dial
611
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E)
24-hour Emergency and Customer Service:
800-743-5000
800-893-9555 (Chinese)
800-660-6789 (Spanish)

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800-298-8438 Vietnamese)
Social Security Administration Offices
B. Valley Transit Authority (VTA South Bay)
Fremont Office: 3100 Mowry Ave., Fremont
800-117-1213
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM-4:30 PM
Hayward Office: 24085 Amador Way, Hayward
510-783-7046
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM-4:30 PM
Post Offices in Fremont
Warm Springs Station: 240 Francisco Lane at
Mission Blvd. (behind Safeway); 510-6563815
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:45 AM-5:00 PM
Main Post Office: 7010 Dusterberry Way at
Thornton Avenue
510-792-0865
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:45 AM-5:00 PM /Sat 8:45
AM -12:00 PM
Irvington Station: 41041 Trimboli Way at Bay
Street, Fremont; 510-651-0171
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:45 AM-5:00 PM
Mission San Jose Station: 43456 Ellsworth Street
at Anza Street; 510-656-3003
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:45 AM-5:00 PM
Niles Station: 160 J Street at Niles Blvd.
510-793-3707
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:45 AM-5:00 PM/Closed 12:00 PM
Public Transportation
A. AC Transit (East Bay)
NPU (Warm Springs Blvd.) is on AC
Transit-Fremont area bus routes. Bus stops for
bus lines # 217, #239, and #623 are in front of the
NPU campus (corner of Warm Springs Blvd. &
Fourier Ave./Lippert St.).
Ticket books and monthly passes for AC Transit
can be purchased at the following locations:

VTA is the transit system for the Santa Clara

County (South Bay). Day passes may be
purchased from your bus operator; no transfers
are given. Fares for regular service also apply to
Light Rail and Limited Stop service (route
numbers in 300s). Regular day passes and
monthly flash passes are valid for regular fare
credit towards Express fares (e.g. an adult with a
regular Flash Pass pays an additional $xxx to
get on an Express bus). Regular day passes
may be purchased when boarding an Express
bus, with payment of the Express upgrade (e.g.
an adult regular day pass can be purchased on
an Express bus for $xxx).
The following are valid as full-fare on regular
service, or can be used as regular fare credit
towards Express fares and day passes:
. AC Transfer or Monthly Pass
. BART Transfer (Fremont BART Only)
. Caltrain Monthly pass valid for at least two zones
. Caltrain Monthly pass with Peninsula Pass
sticker
. DB Transfer or Monthly Pass
. SamTrans Monthly Pass
Ticket books and monthly passes for VTA can be
purchased at the following locations:
In Milpitas:

Lucky
1350 South Park Victoria Drive and Landess
Avenue
(408) 262-6727

Safeway
555 Calaveras Blvd
(408) 262-9850
C. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)

In Fremont:
Walgreens
46844 Mission Blvd (in the Safeway shopping
center)
510-661-0167
Students residing in Alameda County and Milpitas
should check with the NPU Administration Office
for any specially arranged semester tickets.

The Fremont BART station is about a 30-minute

bus ride northbound from NPU. Bart will take riders
from as far south as Fremont to as far north as
Richmond. East and west destinations are
Pleasanton, San Francisco, and the San Francisco
Airport respectively. Fares vary depending upon
your destination.
XI. FACILITIES
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The two NPU buildings on Fourier Avenue (next to the
Warm Springs Blvd.) are named EAST and WEST.
The EAST Building is the Engineering School building;
the WEST Building has the NPU Library, the Student
Service Center, TA stations, several labs, and the student
lunchroom. A classroom number range has also been
indicated at each entrance. Half a block away are three
other NPU buildings along Warm Springs Blvd.: The
SOUTH Building is for the School of Business &
Information Technology; the Student Recreation Center
is adjacent to the SOUTH Building; the Online Education
Center is used for developing online courses. The
Administration Building is located at 47671
Westinghouse Drive, just 3 buildings away from the EAST
and WEST buildings and one building away from the
Student Recreation Center as well as the Online
Education Center.
Classrooms and Resource Support
Classroom capacities range between 15 and 120 seats.
Each classroom is equipped with at least an LCD
projector and a projection screen in addition to the regular
desks, chairs, and a white board. Each classroom is also
equipped with an instructors demo PC which is in the
campus network system and has access to the Internet.
Some classrooms are equipped with PCs for the students
to use in class; most of these computers are networked
with Internet access. NPUs facility group personnel are
responsible for setting up the classrooms and laboratories
each day during the semester. The facility group works
closely with the systems group to provide efficient
computer systems support to faculty, students, and staff.
Parking
NPU visitors, faculty, students, and staff may use the
designated parking lots without charge. See the parking
map on the Online Service Center (new student
orientation handouts).
Learning Resources
The Student Learning Resource facilities include online
support system and physical facilities. In addition to the
hardware and software tools, the physical facilities also
include a library, a reading area, its reference extension
area, learning assistants (in the WEST building), and
practicum labs in both the WEST and the EAST Buildings.
The Learning Resource Center Website (in OSC): The
online Learning Resource Center provides faculty and
students a web-based teaching and learning platform
which is designed to enhance students learning
efficiency.

The NPU Library - physical library and eLibrary serves NPU faculty and students. Library regulations
and policies are posted and must be observed when
checking out books or using resources. Internet service
is provided for the U.C. library systems cataloging
information. NPU students are required to use their
photo ID cards to obtain library services. Every
degree-program student is encouraged to obtain a
library card from a local major university library (U.C.
Berkeley, San Jose State Univ., San Francisco State
Univ., Santa Clara Univ., Stanford Univ.). Students are
strongly urged to obtain a library card from the Martin
Luther King, Jr., Library (San Jose State University).
The doctoral program students are required to obtain a
library card from either the San Jose State University
library, U.C. Berkeley library, or Stanford University
library.
The Library Help Desk at NPU provides handy
services to the students. In addition to providing its core
library services, it also provides the following services:
printing and photocopying, graders/teaching assistants
mailboxes for receiving student homework, and student
mailboxes. International students are encouraged to
use the ESL audio/visual materials available in the
library to practice and improve their English language
skills, especially in pronunciation and conversation.
Other libraries: NPU students can also use the library
facilities of the Fremont Main Library, San Jose Main
Library and all of their branches free of charge.
Fremont Main Library is located at 2400 Stevenson
Blvd. in Fremont, Tel. 510-745-1400. Computer access
can be obtained using a modem at 510-794-7381. The
San Jose Main Library is located at 180 West San
Carlos Street, San Jose, and can be contacted at 408297-4846. The Ohlone College library is located at
43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539. The Milpitas
City Library is located at 40 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas,
CA, 95035, and can be contacted at (408) 262-1171.
In addition to assisting course instructors, the
teaching/learning assistants are to assist the students
by answering questions and giving them guidance on
learning various subjects. They also offer a few
recitation sessions each semester.
Computer Labs
During the semester, the Computer facility and study
area in the WEST building are reserved for the students
to use. All NPU students with a current NPU student ID
may utilize the universitys learning and computer
facilities. All students are encouraged to make use of
these facilities in pursuit of their educational goals, but
are asked to remember that computing facilities are to
be used for academic purposes only. NPU views the
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seeks to protect legitimate computer users by imposing
sanctions on those who abuse the privilege.
Internet Environment
The NPU computer networks with access to the Internet
provide an extended learning resources environment to
students. Every student is issued a Windows and an
Internet account at his/her initial registration at NPU.
Each student will be assigned a password for initial logon. It is a good idea to change your password once you
have logged on for the first time.
Every current NPU student may request an NPU Web email account (username@mail.npu.edu) and gain 24-hour
remote access to the Internet.
Computer network
workshops are normally conducted on New Student
Orientation days and in the first few weeks of each
semester to familiarize the new students with the NPU
computer systems.
XII. STUDENT SERVICES
Job Placement and Resume Preparation
The NPU website provides eCareer for the students to
learn important, basic information on resume preparation
and interview skills, view resume examples, and access
links to outside job posting sites. eCareer also provides
an internal job posting board which posts job information
maintained by designated NPU staff.
Designated
administrative staff members further provide personal
services to the students. The Student Service Center in
the WEST Building provides job-related material and
information to the students; the career counselor sets a
service schedule to assist the students each semester.
The administration also conducts job placement-related
workshops several times each year. Topics include
resume preparation, job interview skills, professional
attitude and skills, and other related subjects. The
courses BUS445 Professional Development and
P450G Career Development cover these subjects in
more detail. Students are encouraged to take these
courses to learn the correct way to prepare their resumes,
job interview skills, and career planning. There have also
been on-campus job fairs conducted by companies. The
school also provides transportation to take interested
students to local job fairs if scheduled in Santa Clara,
San Jose, and Fremont, or for company visits.
Teaching Assistants
Work-study and assistantship applications can be
submitted online through the OSC. Aside from proper
knowledge and experience in a subject, a Teaching
Assistant must have excellent communication and
leadership skills. All applicants must be in good academic
standing with the University.
NPU provides TA services with the dedicated purpose of
assisting students to attain their educational goals. The

students should take full advantage of these services

and resources while pursuing their studies at NPU. The
NPU IT team has been devoted to improving NPUs eenvironment to increase our students learning and
administrative efficiencies.

Academic Counseling
The Administration Office is open on school days to
offer students academic counseling and services they
need. Designated counselors are on hand to assist
students in need of help.
Student Recreation Center
NPUs Student Recreation Center is located in the
building adjacent to the SOUTH Building. Students are
welcome to use this building to organize, plan, and
conduct student activities.
Printing
The network printer is located in the Printing Room near
the library. Each page costs 5 cents. You need to
purchase pages before submitting your print job. This is
done in the library. A software program in the networks
system manages each students computer account.
There is also a stand-alone photocopier with a coin
machine for you to use.
Housing and Transportation Services
NPU has near-campus dormitories and extended
housing facilities. These housing units are located
within walking distance from campus. New students are
given a higher priority for using the NPU dormitories.
Residents of student housing must be regularly
enrolled, full-time NPU students. All applications for
student housing should be made through the NPU
Housing Office (http://www.npu.edu/Housing.html).
Assignment is made on a first-come-first-serve basis.
You may see the current housing and transportation
service information online via the NPU website at
http://www.npu.edu/Housing.html.
International Student Affairs
Designated administrative staff assists international
students in all non-immigrant issues and with the health
insurance program in effect in addition to the above
regular services. All international students are required
to have a health insurance plan. Most frequently
requested services made by international students are
F-1 status related issues.
Reporting Day and New Student Orientation Day
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Student Orientation program offered shortly before the
beginning of each term. At the orientation, new students
learn about the campus computer networks system,
learning resources, and services available to them at
NPU. They are taught the online facility and the library
book-search program to prepare for the new semester.
International students receive further information on
health insurance, Immigration and Naturalization Services
regulations for international students, and school
regulations. All the current NPU students are welcome to
attend the orientation to welcome new students and
receive current university information. A Reporting Day
program is offered to the new students prior to the
Orientation Day to allow students to take English
Placement Exams or other admission assessment
exams, clear other admission related requirements, and
register for classes.
NPU Student Association (NPUSA)
The NPU student body elects officers annually during the
fall trimester. All students are encouraged to run for office.
These officers include a President, Vice President,
Secretary, and Treasurer. The Student Association
President appoints members (officers) to support
university events including orientation, special programs,
and student publications. All students are encouraged to
support the officers and participate in the activities
sponsored by the Student Association. NPUSA is also
the students voice to provide input to the NPU faculty and
administration. An administrative staff member is
designated to oversee the NPUSA activities.
Typical trimester activities include a welcome party,
athletic activities, sight-seeing or company visit, dance
party, and special Christmas and Halloween parties.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

(IEEE): In May 2000, the NPU IEEE student branch
chapter on campus was formally approved by IEEE. All
students are encouraged to participate in professional
societies. The doctoral students in the DCE program
are urged to join IEEE student membership.
NPU Alumni Association
All NPU students become Alumni Association members
upon graduation. The Alumni Association plays an
important role in the life of NPU, serving as a network to
involve students and alumni in a variety of academic,
philanthropic and professional programs. These help to
build lasting ties to NPU and especially to broaden
communication and mutual support among current and
former students, faculty, staff and the community.
Officers elected by the membership run the Alumni
Association. The group has a President, Vice President,
Treasurer, and Secretary. All NPU alumni are invited to
run for NPU alumni officers.
XIII. NPU WEBSITE AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE
Please check the NPU website at www.npu.edu and
digital signage messages often. On the homepage of
the website, you can also connect with NPU using
Twitter and Facebook. These media tools are regularly
updated and provide students with the most current
information regarding NPU, the surrounding community,
and other information concerning the students.
Check photos taken from extracurricular activities at the
NPU News Blog on the homepage of the NPU website
at http://www.npu.edu/Campus%20News.html.
Check the Professional Seminars information on the
NPU website at
http://www.npu.edu/Professional%20Seminars