Columbus State University

Columbus State University

Student Handbook 2023-2024

COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2023-2024

This handbook is prepared for the convenience of students and is not to be construed as an official publication of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. In case of any divergence from or conflict with the Bylaws or Policies of the Board of Regents, the official Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents shall prevail. (NOTE: Policies are subject to change after the publication of this document.)

This handbook is not a contract. It is for informational purposes only and provides no rights to the reader.

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Directory

What

Absences Academic Problems Admissions Alumni Affairs Athletics Books and Supplies Dean of Students Assistant Dean of Students Center for Accommodation and Access Diversity Programs & Services Employment on Campus Fees Financial Aid Food Services Fraternity and Sorority Life Health Clinic Housing I.D. Cards InformationTechnology HelpDesk &RepairShop Center for Global Engagement Lost and Found Orientation Parking Information Mental Health and Career Counseling Provost & VPAA Recreation Center The UpRoar Student Activities Council Student Government Student Organizations Student Records Testing Center Tutoring University Police University President Military Enrollement Vice President for Student Affairs

Who

Instructor Provost Office Admissions Office Ms. Jennifer Joyner Mr. Jay Sparks Barnes and Noble Dr.Mark Whitesel Ms. Dana Larkin Ms. Sarah Secoy Dr. Melissa Dempsey Human Resources Bursar's Office Dr. Philip Hawkins Mr. Brad Botkin Mr. William Keen Ms. Vicki Roebuck Mr. Scott Lundgren University Police

Dr. Eric Spears University Police Ms. Victoria Buchanan Ms. Amanda Smith Counseling Center Dr. Pat McHenry Ms. Lashica Thomas Editor Dr. Melissa Dempsey President, SGA Dr. Melissa Dempsey Registrar's Office

ACT Chief Laura Bennett Dr. Stuart Rayfield Ms. Susan Lovell Dr. Gina Sheeks

Where

Instructor's Office 3rd Floor - Richards Hall University Hall 125 Richards Hall 201 Lumpkin Center 126 Davidson Center 216 Schuster 216 Schuster and RiverPark 102 Schuster Center 271 Davidson Center 228 Richards University Hall University Hall 116 Davidson Center Greek Center Tucker Hall Clearview Hall Turner Center Complex 1st Floor Schwob Library Schuster Turner Center Complex 271 Davidson Center Ilges Hall 300 Schuster 3rd Floor-Richards Hall Student Recreation Center Health & Wellness Bldg 271 Davidson Center 207 Davidson Center 271 Davidson Center University Hall 205 EB Turner Center Schwob Library Turner Center Complex 112 Richards Hall 1st Floor Schuster l 216 Schuster

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Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................8 Create Care ................................................................................................................... 8 Continuing and Professional Education........................................................................8 Emergencies ................................................................................................................. 8 Student ID Cards .......................................................................................................... 8 Lost and Found.............................................................................................................9 Campus Mail Center.....................................................................................................9 Voter Registration ........................................................................................................ 9

ACADEMIC INFORMATION.........................................................................................9 Admissions Office........................................................................................................9 Office of the Registrar................................................................................................10 Immunizations ............................................................................................................ 10 Academic Advising and Registration.........................................................................10 CSU Advise................................................................................................................11 Registration......................................................................................................... 11 Schedule Change ................................................................................................ 11 Enrollment in eCore Classes .............................................................................. 11 Academic Standing ............................................................................................ 12 University Support Status ........................................................................... 12 Continued University Support Status..........................................................12 Removal from University Support Status ................................................... 12 Class Attendance ........................................................................................................ 12 Withdrawals................................................................................................................ 12 Administrative Withdrawals...............................................................................12 Course Withdrawals ........................................................................................... 13 Medical Withdrawal ........................................................................................... 13 Procedure .................................................................................................... 14 Student Records Policies and Procedures...................................................................15 Student Access to Educational Records ............................................................. 15 Copies of Records to Students............................................................................16 Copies of Records to Third Parties at Student's Request ................................... 16 Cost to Student ................................................................................................... 16 Institutional Educational Records ...................................................................... 16 Release of Directory Information ....................................................................... 16 Release of Student Information to Third Parties................................................. 17 Release of Student Information to Institutional Officials...................................18 Release of Student Information to Other Institutions ......................................... 18 Correction of Education Records........................................................................ 18 Right to File a Complaint ................................................................................... 19

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Non-traditional Student Services................................................................................19 Adult Resource Center (ARC) ................................................................................... 19 Square One: Adult Re-entry ...................................................................................... 19 The Academic Center for Tutoring ............................................................................ 19 First Year Experience ................................................................................................. 20 University Information and Technology Services (UITS) Services .................................. 20 Computer Labs ................................................................................................................... 20 CSU HelpDesk ................................................................................................................... 20 Repair Shop ........................................................................................................................ 20 CougarWave Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................ 20 Res Net ............................................................................................................................... 20 Google Drive......................................................................................................................20 Atomic Learning (see MyTech tab on MyCSU)................................................................20 Hardware and Software......................................................................................................20 Student Computer Accounts and Passwords .............................................................. 21 Secure Your Information ............................................................................................ 21 UITS Contact Information.......................................................................................... 21 CSU Libraries.............................................................................................................21 STUDENT SERVICES .................................................................................................... 23 Bookstore.................................................................................................................... 23

Text Book Rentals..............................................................................................23 Early Book Program...........................................................................................23 Price Match ........................................................................................................ 23 Book Buy-back...................................................................................................23 RiverPark Campus Bookstore .................................................................................... 24 Center for Accommodation and Access (Disability Services) ................................... 24 Cougar Copy Center...................................................................................................24 The Counseling Center...............................................................................................24 Dining Services .......................................................................................................... 25 Diversity Programs and Services ............................................................................... 26 Financial Aid .............................................................................................................. 26 Military Enrollment .................................................................................................... 27 Residence Life ............................................................................................................ 27 Reserve Officers' Training Corps...............................................................................28 Student Health Center................................................................................................. 29 Testing Center ............................................................................................................ 30 University Police........................................................................................................30

STUDENT LIFE...............................................................................................................30 Student Fees ............................................................................................................... 30

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