Apr 16, 2024  
2020-2021 Student Handbook 
    
2020-2021 Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Table of Contents


Note: In the online student handbook the left-hand menu serves as a table of contents. The expanded table below is designed to orient users to the handbook structure and aid in finding information by listing the main headings in each section. The online student handbook also has a search feature that can aid in finding information not listed in the Student Handbook’s main headings.

 

Section 1:  Academic Regulations, Procedures, & Record Information

  • 1.1  Registration & Scheduling Procedure
  • 1.2  Appointments with Faculty
  • 1.3  Major
  • 1.4  Change of Major
  • 1.5  Academic Advising/Program Planning
  • 1.6  Change of Registration
  • 1.7  Add/Drop Procedure
  • 1.8  Absences/Attendance
  • 1.9  Graduation/Application of Degree
  • 1.10  Transcripts
  • 1.11  Credit by Examination
  • 1.12  Academic Grievances
  • 1.13  Academic Dishonesty Policy
  • 1.14  Release of Directory Information
  • 1.15  Readmission to the University
  • 1.16  Honor Code
  • 1.17  Withdrawal from the University
  • 1.18  Minor Compliance Policy
  • 1.19  Missed Class Policy

Section 2:  Student Resources, Programs, & Services

  • 2.1  Bookstore
  • 2.2  Campus Recreation
  • 2.3  Career Services
  • 2.4  Community Service
  • 2.5  Counseling Services
  • 2.6  Dining Services
  • 2.7  Employment/Student
  • 2.8  Financial Aid Center
  • 2.9  Health Center
  • 2.10  Nursing Mother’s Policy
  • 2.11 Housing and Residence Life
  • 2.12  Ina E. Gordy Honors College
  • 2.13  Library
  • 2.14  University Mail Services
  • 2.15  Social Organizations
  • 2.16  Student Government Association (SGA)
  • 2.17  Student Programming Board (SPB)
  • 2.18  Disability Services
  • 2.19  Health Insurance

Section 3: Registered Student Organizations

  • 3.1  Categories of Registered Student Organizations
  • 3.2  Privileges of Registered Student Organizations
  • 3.3  New Registered Student Organization Application Process
  • 3.4  Responsibilities and Expectations of Registered Student Organizations
  • 3.5  Requirements of Student Organizations
  • 3.6  Event Planning
  • 3.7  Facility Reservation Process
  • 3.8  Hazing Prevention Guidelines
  • 3.9  Change of Status or Withdrawal of Recognition/Registration of a Student Organization
  • 3.10  Student Organizations & Branding

Section 4: Campus Safety, Police Department Regulations & Resources

  • 4.1  Safety
  • 4.2  Car Trouble
  • 4.3  Car Registration
  • 4.4  Traffic
  • 4.5  Student ID Card
  • 4.6  Tornado Information
  • 4.7  Theft
  • 4.8  Insurance, Personal and Property
  • 4.9  Weapons on Campus
  • 4.10  Prohibited Vehicles/Devices
  • 4.11  W-Alert
  • 4.12  Security Cameras: Administrative Procedures
  • 4.14  Crisis Manager Application (App)

Section 5: Payment of Fees

  • 5.1  Financial Responsibility
  • 5.2  Fee Payment
  • 5.3  Credit Cards/Check Cards

Section 6: Student Code of Conduct & Judicial Process

  • 6.1  General Regulations of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Sanctions
  • 6.2  Code of Conduct
  • 6.3  Student Judicial Procedures
  • 6.4  Withdrawal for Psychological or Medical Reasons

Section 7: Polices & Procedures

  • 7.1  Administrative Withdrawal
  • 7.2  Non-Discrimination Policy
  • 7.3  Anti-Discrimination Grievance Procedure
  • 7.4  Student Complaint Procedures
  • 7.5  Disruptive Classroom Behavior Policy
  • 7.6  Drug and Alcohol Policy
  • 7.7  Missing Student Policy
  • 7.8  Parental Notification
  • 7.9  Required Testing
  • 7.10  Scholarship Policy
  • 7.11  Search and Seizure
  • 7.12  Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
  • 7.13  Trips
  • 7.14  Free Speech and Assembly

Section 8: Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures

  • 8.1  Overview
  • 8.2  Application of Policy
  • 8.3  Title IX Coordinator
  • 8.4  Title IX Deputy Investigators
  • 8.5  Definition of Consent
  • 8.6  Definitions and Examples of Prohibitied Conduct
  • 8.7  Confidentiality
  • 8.8  Informal Resolution of Sexual Misconduct or Sexual Harassment
  • 8.9  Reporting Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Assault or Sexual Harassment
  • 8.10  Sanctions
  • 8.11  Notification of the Outcome
  • 8.12  Appeals
  • 8.13  False Allegations
  • 8.14  Protection Against Retaliation
  • 8.15  Resources, Services and Educational Programs
  • 8.16  Consensual Relationships

Section 9: Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT Team)

  • 9.1 BIT Team Mission
  • 9.2 When to Report

Section 10: Housing and Residence Life

  • 10.1  Telephone Numbers
  • 10.2  Office Housing and Residence Life Staff
  • 10.3  Getting Involved
  • 10.4  Important Things to Know
  • 10.5  Room Assignments/Changes/Cancellations
  • 10.6  Roommate/Suitemates
  • 10.7  Protocols for Communication/Addressing Concerns and Issues
  • 10.8  Office of Housing and Residence Life Expectations
  • 10.9  Respect for Persons
  • 10.10  Respect for Self and Community
  • 10.11  Campus Safety
  • 10.12  Counseling Referrals
  • 10.13  General Housing Policies A-Z
  • 10.14  Office of Housing and Residence Life Judicial Process

Section 11: University Songs