Current Student Resources
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Resources for Students
Remote Services
The Offices of Student and Inclusive Community remain committed to uplifting the student voice and providing an enriching and inclusive co-curricular student experience. Please contact me for general questions, concerns or to provide feedback about your student experience. In addition, we remain passionate and committed to creating beloved community, shifting our collective consciousness, and to providing specialized support to students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Contact Info
Regina Smith
Email: rsmith@naropa.edu
Phone: 303 245 4662
Remote Services
The Office of Student Affairs is committed to the health, safety, and success of each
of our students. We prioritize this commitment through our Care team, who supports
Students of Concern (SOC).
The Care Team serves as a dispatch and case management team for students who are going
through a difficult time due to various life circumstances including but not limited
to, their academic progress and behavior, overall wellbeing, basic needs, and conflict
resolution. If you know of a student who falls into this criteria, please complete
a Care team referral for the Student of Concern through MyNaropa.
The Care team is not an emergency response team. Please call 911 in the case of an
emergency and/or campus Security & Safety 720-309-8211, then put in a Student of Concern
alert.
Please note, the Care team follow-up strategies, outreaches and outcomes are confidential
and generally will not be shared, except on a need-to-known-basis. Student information
and their educational records are protected under the FERPA. Thank you for understanding,
and supporting our students.
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How to Submit an SOC alert:
- Go to MyNaropa and log-in with your employee credentials. See the purple tile "Report A Student Concern."
- Go directly to the Naropa reporting form.
Co-Chairs Amanda Aguilera
Email: aaguilera@naropa.edu
Phone: 303 245 4741
Austin Pick
Email: apick@naropa.edu
Phone: 303 245 4791
Remote Services
Accessibility Resources at Naropa provides a process by which any student with a qualifying disability can apply for academic accommodations to have access to their education as mandated by the Americas with Disabilities Act or ADA. Emails are welcomed to answer any questions you may have throughout this process.
Contact Info
Moises Hinojosa
Email: mhinojosa@naropa.edu
Phone: 303 245 4749
Remote Services
Residence Life and Student Housing is continuing to provide housing and support to
the students currently living in the residential areas in Snow Lion Apartments and
2333 Arapahoe Ave. We have a staff member on-call at all times who is reachable at
303.319.9793.
On-call staff are able to assist with questions, lock outs, Facilities and IT work
orders, emergencies, and more.
Residence Life is also continuing to provide assistance to students looking for off-campus
housing options as well by updating our Facebook page, Naropa University Off-Campus
Housing Resources.
To set up a phone or Zoom meeting with the Director of Residence Life and Student
Housing, Stephan Taylor, please email staylor@naropa.edu
Contact Info
Stephan Taylor
Email: staylor@naropa.edu
Phone: 303 546 3549
Remote Services
The Naropa Student Counseling Center is providing Tele Mental Health therapy sessions
throughout the pandemic. Email: studentcounselingcen@naropa.edu
Current Services Available:
- Therapy with Individual Clients
- Group Therapy
- Case Management and Referrals for Out of State Students
- Drop-in, same-day sessions are available from 3-4 PM daily
- Extra Session for Clients as Needed
- Student of Concern Outreach
Ongoing Support:
Students who wish to engage in ongoing therapy with a counselor in training or short-term
therapy with a licensed counselor should reach out to us at studentcounselingcen@naropa.edu
so we can help get you set up. Our process begins with a screening and an intake,
and then progresses to weekly sessions for those students who are in the Scope of
Care we provide. To help support the health of all, we will be providing only video
telecounseling during this time.
Drop-in Support: Students who need same-day, drop-in support can email us at studentcounselingcen@naropa.edu.
We’ll have you fill out some online paperwork, and try to schedule you into a spot
during our daily 3-4 pm drop-in time.
Crisis Support:
Students who need crisis support during this time can access it by calling Mental
Health Partners (MHP) at 303.447.1665 or go to 3180 Airport Rd Boulder, CO for the
24/7 Walk-In Crisis Center. Clients who need extra support are encouraged to email
studentcounselingcen@naropa.edu. Licensed staff check messages several times a day
and will get back to you within 24 hours to schedule a phone follow-up.
Contact Info
Student Counseling Center
Email: studentcounselingcen@naropa.edu
Phone: 303 245 4630
Remote Services
For more about contemplative practice opportunities at Naropa, contact Seann Goodman.
Contact Info
Seann Goodman
Email: sgoodman@naropa.edu
Remote Services
ISSS will continue to offer meetings in office as well as online via zoom depending
on your preference. You must install zoom in order to utilize this service. Office
Hours will remain the same as usual.
Those students who are covered under the student plan can find answers to questions
about the coverage/ insurance cards etc. by reading the benefits or the FAQ sheet
at www.gallagherstudent.com/naropa.
If you have lost your ID/bus pass and need a replacement, kindly send an email to
tashi@naropa.edu.
Contact Info
Tashi Browder
Email: tashi@naropa.edu
Phone: 303 546 3592
Remote Services
CReST (Community Repair and Support Team) is offering Connection Circles and reparative
processes (like restorative conversations) remotely through Zoom. If you are in need
of support for conflict or interpersonal difficulty, please email aaguilera@naropa.edu.
Additionally, CReST will be hosting multiple online training sessions and webinars
available to anyone in the Naropa community. To go to the most updated schedule go
to:
Contact Info
Amanda Aguilera
Email: aaguilera@naropa.edu
Phone: 303 245 4741
Remote Services
Student Groups and Events The Coordinator of Student & Campus Life is available to
support and assist students by email or Zoom meeting. The Student Union and Groups page on MyNaropa will provide updates regarding the status of student group meetings and events, some
of which will be offered online. You may additionally contact, via email, the appropriate
student group leader or event contact to find out any further details.
SUN
The Student Union of Naropa (SUN) remains active. You can email questions or requests
to sunofficers@naropa.edu, follow them on Facebook or on Instagram.
ROOT
Reconnecting on Outer Terrain (ROOT) will continue to rent outdoor equipment and host
weekly hikes with a limited number of participants as the weather warms. Contact root@naropa.edu or staylor@naropa.edu or get connected on Facebook.
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is available to provide non-perishable food items on a short-term
basis to students experiencing food insecurity. Delivery can be arranged for any such
quarantined student living on-campus. To access the Food Pantry, please email staylor@naropa.edu.
Contact Info
Stephan Taylor
Email: staylor@naropa.edu
Remote Services
The Office for Sustainability is available to guide and support students in this time
of global pandemic, where the reality of interbeing and interconnection has been thrown
into stark relief. Immense challenge bring immense opportunity: to come together and
“bounce forward”, to emerge as a society more connected, more robust, sustainable
and regenerative.
Contact us to plug into resources regarding:
- Anti-Fragility (bounce forward)
- Personal/Purpose Sustainability (self-care practices, The Work That Reconnects, values
determination, serving oneself by being of service) - Mindful Transportation (Bike Shack, B-Cycles, Bus Passes)
- Anti-Consumption (second-hand clothing and goods, upcycling, re-using/re-purposing)
- Carbon Drawdown
- Regenerative Agriculture and Food Security
- Zero Waste (recycling, composting, hard to recycle materials)
- Renewable Energy · Social Sustainability (connections, networks and nodes)
- Economic Sustainability (circular materials economy, gift economy, sharing economy,
economy for all)
Contact Info
Michael Bauer
Email: sustainability@naropa.edu
Phone: 303 245 4658
Remote Services
Naropa University is committed to cultivating a university environment free of harassment,
discrimination and violence and will take steps to prevent such conduct, its reoccurrence
and discriminatory effects on members of the Naropa community. The University does
not tolerate acts of sexual harassment, sexual assault, gender discrimination, sexual
exploitation, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking – virtually, in-person,
or through other means.
If you are a Naropa community member and have experienced, or know of someone who
has experienced sex and/or gender-based harassment, discrimination, and/or violence,
we urge you to connect with the Title IX coordinator to talk about what resources,
options, interim measures, supports, and resolution modalities may be applicable to
the situation.
Please visit www.naropa.edu/gender-equity for more information, training, and access to the full policy.
Also, please be aware these external resources:
Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA)
Free, confidential support and information for victims/survivors of sexual assault.
303.443.7300
movingtoendsexualassault.org
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN)
Free, confidential support and information for victims/survivors of intimate partner
abuse. 303.444.2424
safehousealliance.org
Queer* Therapeutic Services
Nonprofit organization providing queer-informed counseling services, educational trainings,
and community programming.
720-507-6161
info@queerasterisk.com
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program (SANE)
Boulder County Health Foothills Hospital 3
03.415.8100 4747
Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder
Contact Info
Christine Galdston
Email: cgaldston@naropa.edu
Webpage: https://www.naropa.edu/consumer-information/gender-equity/reporting-sexual-misconduct/
Remote Services
Help guide students through their entire academic journey, from new student orientation
to graduation. Advisors are available to assist students in navigating academic policies,
tracking degree requirements and creating course schedules each semester. Advisors
support you in making well-informed decisions regarding your education, a process
that includes helping you to clarify your interests, strengths and goals, and better
aligning your passions and priorities. Our mission is to support your journey toward
self-discovery, academic success, and engaged action in the world.
REMOTE SERVICES: UG Academic Advising is available to all current Naropa students via Email, Phone,
Teams and Zoom.
To make appointments visit https://naropauniversityscheduler.as.me/NaropaAcademicAdvising
Contact Info
Email: ugadvising@naropa.edu
Remote Services
(ACP) offers free, personalized, skill-based academic coaching for students seeking
extra support. Staffed by experienced graduate students, we strive to create a safe
and inclusive environment where we can engage openly about the source of your academic
difficulties and support you in creating and achieving academic goals that are rooted
in your needs and values. We provide specific tools and strategies to resource you
as you work toward improving your academic experience and performance, whether in
the classroom or online.
REMOTE SERVICES: Academic Coaching is available to all current Naropa students via Teams, Zoom, Email
and Phone. Make an appointment.
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(ACP) offers free, personalized, skill-based academic coaching for students seeking
extra support. Staffed by experienced Graduate Students, we strive to create a safe
and inclusive environment where we can engage openly about the source of your academic
difficulties and support you in creating and achieving academic goals that are rooted
in your needs and values. We provide specific tools and strategies to resource you
as you work toward improving your academic experience and performance, whether in
the classroom or online.
Remote Services
The Naropa Writing Center (NWC) provides one-on-one writing support to all Naropa
community members. We are happy to work with you at any stage in your writing process,
from brainstorming to drafting, revision to citation review. Rather than functioning
as an editing service, our goal is to support the development and refinement of your
writing skills. Writing Fellows may make recommendations and act as guides in the consulting
process; however, the final decision concerning your writing remains in your hands.
In response to COVID-19, the NWC will conduct only online appointments for Fall 2020.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Appointment Scheduling: https://naropa.mywconline.com/
Visit our page on MyNaropa, https://naropa.sharepoint.com/sites/NaropaWritingCenter, for more details about our service and writing resources, including handouts on
citation guidelines, grammar, and more!
Funding Resources
What is the CARES Act?
Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which includes funding for institutions of higher education. On April 15th, 2020, Naropa University signed and returned a certification and agreement with the Department of Education to receive this federal funding. This funding will be used to offset the expenses incurred due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and to provide Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Grants to eligible students, whose lives have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Naropa University was allocated a total of $656,811 from the CARES Act and will use no less than half of the funds received ($328,406) to provide HEERF Grants to students, with educational funding priority for students who have the most need. The emergency grants are intended to help offset expenses that students incurred directly related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus (Housing/Food, Technology/Course Materials, Transportation, Healthcare, Childcare).
How much has been distributed to students?
Naropa University has allocated:
- $273,407 to 130 students as of September 30th, 2020.
- $328,406 to 149 students as of November 18th, 2020. (All student grant funds exhausted as of this date)
*Grants allocated are based on actual expenses and may range from $1 - $6,000
*Naropa estimates that 990 unduplicated students were eligible for a HEERF emergency grant during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters of 2020.
Who is eligible for a HEERF Emergency Grant?
- Only available for US citizens and eligible non-citizens, who are otherwise eligible to receive Federal Student Aid (Title IV).
- To be considered, a student must be currently enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program.
- If a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has not been previously submitted, one will need to be completed prior to consideration.
- Must have expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus. If needed, the financial aid office will request documentation of these expenses. If documentation is requested and not provided promptly, the application will be disqualified from consideration.
How to Apply: (*PLEASE NOTE THE APPLICATION HAS CLOSED DUE TO ALL FUNDS BEING EXHAUSTED*)
- Click here to access the HEERF Emergency Grant Request Application. The application can also be located on the “Financial Aid and Tuition” page of Classic MyNaropa.
- Applications will be accepted electronically.
- With the application, you will be asked to list a dollar amount of the expense(s) incurred and a brief explanation of how the expense is directly related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus, in the following categories:
- Housing
- Technology/Course Materials
- Transportation
- Healthcare
- Childcare
- Other
- While we understand that lost wages for off-campus work have greatly impacted our student community, loss of employment cannot be considered an expense. For assistance with lost wages, please file an unemployment claim in Colorado.
Please understand that the funding is very limited and that not all applications will receive HEERF Emergency Grant Assistance. Priority will be given to applicants who:
- Demonstrate the highest need according to the FAFSA
- Are enrolled in a residential degree program (highest impact with the transition to remote delivery and temporary campus closure)
- Do not have other forms of aid available up to the Cost of Attendance (including loans)
For information on Naropa's expenditures of the institutional portion, please review the quarterly reports.
- What is CRRSAA—HEERF II emergency funding?The CRRSA (Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations) Act was signed into law on December 27, 2020, and is intended to provide economic relief to individuals and institutions impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic uncertainty. The act approved funding to be allocated to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) that was distributed directly to universities. As directed by that fund, Naropa University is redistributing emergency grants to students facing financial hardship in the amount of $328,406.Who is eligible to receive the HEERF II emergency grant?To be eligible, you must:
- be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program
- be currently enrolled at least 1/2 time (minimum of 6 credits)
- have a complete 2020/2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file
- be a U.S. citizen or Eligible Non-citizen (according to the FAFSA)
- have education-related expenses/unmet financial need, caused by COVID-19, incurred on or after 12/27/20
Students who meet the above criteria are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. At this time, Naropa University estimates that 642 students meet the eligibility criteria for the Spring 2021 semester.
How do I apply for a HEERF II emergency grant?
APPLICATION NOW CLOSED: Click here to apply for the HEERF II emergency grant.
How will decisions be made for who gets a HEERF II emergency grant?
According to CRRSAA guidance, Naropa University "must prioritize grants to students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants." The "Estimated Family Contribution" (EFC), calculated on the FAFSA will be the guide Naropa uses to determine "exceptional need" for prioritization.*
Given this, Naropa will be implementing the following application review cycle:
- For the first two weeks, only students who demonstrate the highest financial need according to the FAFSA (0-6000 EFC range) will be reviewed. Students in this category with completed applications by 11:59 pm each Friday will have their applications reviewed the following week.
- All other students (EFC of 6001 or higher) will begin being reviewed Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021.
- After March 23rd, all students will be evaluated on a weekly basis, with priority still given to students demonstrating the highest financial need according to the FAFSA.
- Applications will remain open until the end of the Spring 2021 semester, or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first.
*Students can view their EFC on the Student Aid Report (SAR) sent to them by Federal Student Aid upon completion of the FAFSA, or by reviewing their “College Financing Plan” on the Financial Aid section of the Naropa Self-Service portal.
How will the funds be distributed to students who receive the grant?
The emergency grant funds will be made as direct payments to students unless the student has requested to apply the funds to an outstanding balance for the current semester. For students directly receiving the funds, the funds will be sent by either electronic-refund/direct-deposit or mailed as a paper check, depending on the student's election in the “Payment & Refund Center” in the Student Finance section of the Naropa Self-Service portal.
How much has been distributed to students?
Naropa University has allocated:
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- $227,500 to 169 students as of March 31st, 2021
- $328,406 to 184 students as of June 30th,2021. (All student grant funds exhausted as of this date)
For information on Naropa's expenditures of the institutional portion, please review the quarterly reports.
What is ARP/HEERF III?
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) legislation was signed into law on March 11th, 2021, which provided an additional $932,548 in student emergency grant funding for Naropa University students.
The purpose of these emergency student grants is to assist with student need and expenses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In accord with the agreement between Naropa University and the US Department of Education, the student emergency grant funds are to be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or child care.
As funds are limited, priority will be given to students with the highest financial need and first-time recipients.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have unexpected expenses and/or increased financial need due to the national emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Have a complete aid application
- US citizens and eligible non-citizens must have a complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Non-US citizens must have a complete International Student Aid Application.
- Be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program
or,
- Have been previously enrolled in a degree-seeking program since March 13th, 2020 (when the National COVID-19 emergency was declared)
Click here to apply for a federal emergency grant!
How much has been distributed to students?
Naropa University has allocated:
- $527,637 to 134 students as of June 30th, 2021.
- $624,229 to 160 students as of September 30th, 2021.
- $932,548 to 250 students as of November 15th 2021 (all funds exhausted).
Naropa estimates 1709 students to have been eligible for emergency grants since the beginning of the COVID 19 Pandemic.
For information on Naropa's expenditures of the institutional portion, please review the quarterly reports.
*These funds have been exhausted and the application is now closed*
We are pleased to announce that additional emergency grant funds have become available for the Spring 2021 semester!
To be eligible, you must:
- have a complete aid application for the 2020/2021 award year
- be enrolled at least ½ time in a degree-seeking program for the Spring 2021 semester
- have unexpected expenses and/or increased financial need due to the national emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As funds are limited, priority will be given to students with the highest financial need and to students who have already utilized all other forms of aid available to them (including loans).
The application is now open Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 through Saturday, January 23rd, 2021.
Please click here to apply! *These funds have been exhausted and the application is now closed*
We will begin reviewing applications on Monday, January 25th, and expect to begin notifying students of decisions by Monday, February 1st. If additional funds remain after the first application cycle, then the application will be reopened.
We know that COVID 19 has impacted our students and their family's financial pictures in many ways. If your financial circumstances have changed due to the pandemic (or other factors), please keep in mind that you can request a “Change in Financial Circumstance Review” (Professional Judgment) to have your more current financial circumstances evaluated instead of the 2019 tax year for need-based Federal financial aid. If you would like to learn more/request a review, please click here.