Student Handbook 2017-2018 The University of Scranton 800 ...

Student Handbook 2017-2018

The University of Scranton 800 Linden Street

Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Phone Numbers ............................................................................................................................ 4 Students Rights & Confidentiality of Information . ......................................................................................... 8 2017--2018 Academic Calendar ...................................................................................................................... 9 Intersession 2018 . ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Summer Sessions 2018. ................................................................................................................................ 12 Compressed Schedule for Inclement Weather ............................................................................................ 13 Severe Weather Hotline . .............................................................................................................................. 16 Residence Life .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Policies Governing The University Community .......................................................................................... 27 Academic Code of Honesty .......................................................................................................................... 27 Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy ..................................................................... 32 Policy Requiring the Submission of University Contact Information ........................................................... 34 Policy on Compliance -- Grants, Research and Sponsored Programs. ........................................................... 35 Policy on Protection of Animal Subjects in Research . .................................................................................. 36 Policy on Protection of Human Subjects in Research. .................................................................................. 36 Policy on Research Misconduct. ................................................................................................................... 36 Equal Opportunity and Diversity . ................................................................................................................. 40 Policy on Students with Disabilities. ............................................................................................................. 40 Emergency Evacuation Plan for People with Disabilities ............................................................................. 41 Administrative Withdrawal of Students . ...................................................................................................... 41

Refund Policy for Disciplinary Dismissal . .................................................................................................4 2 Campus Social Norms Policy ........................................................................................................................ 42 Off--Campus Behavior Policy . ........................................................................................................................ 43 Domestic or International Study Away & Student Conduct Expectations ................................................... 43 Hazing Prohibition Policy. ............................................................................................................................. 43 Hoverboard Policy Statement . ..................................................................................................................... 44 Firearms and Weapons Policy . ..................................................................................................................... 44 Anti--Violence Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 44 Alcohol and Drug Policy ............................................................................................................................... 44 Free Assembly Policy . ................................................................................................................................... 47 Parking Policy and Motor Vehicle Registration . ........................................................................................... 48 Pet Policy . ..................................................................................................................................................... 53 Policy on Smoking ........................................................................................................................................ 53

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy . ................................................................................5 4

Nondiscrimination and Anti--Harassment Policy. ....................................................................................5 4 Student Code of Conduct ................................................................................ E rror! Bookmark not defined.

ADJUDICATING CASES OF STUDENT MISCONDUCT

ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS . .......................................... 57 The University of Scranton Discipline Process ............................................................................................. 67 570--941--7777 . .............................................................................................................................................. 68 Athletics ....................................................................................................................................................... 70 Bursar's Office -- Payments ........................................................................................................................... 72 Campus Ministries. ....................................................................................................................................... 73

Service and Social Justice . ......................................................................................................................... 75

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Spiritual Formation . .................................................................................................................................. 75 The Gerard R. Roche Center for Career Development . ................................................................................ 76 Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW) . .................................................................................... 77 Center for Student Engagement .................................................................................................................. 77 Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence .............................................................................................. 78 Computer Services -- Division of Information Technology . ........................................................................... 80 Computer Requirements. ............................................................................................................................. 80 Computer Sales ............................................................................................................................................ 81 Campus Wireless Network . .......................................................................................................................... 81 Network Access Control . .............................................................................................................................. 81 Responsible Computing. ............................................................................................................................... 81 Computing Policies . ...................................................................................................................................... 81 Need Assistance? ......................................................................................................................................... 82 Counseling Center . ....................................................................................................................................... 82 Cross Cultural Centers . ................................................................................................................................. 82 Dining Services ............................................................................................................................................. 83

Meal Plan Offerings: . ................................................................................................................................ 83 Dining Locations: ...................................................................................................................................... 84 Office of Equity and Diversity . ...................................................................................................................... 86 Financial Aid . ................................................................................................................................................ 87 Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) ...................................................................... 88 Office of Study Abroad . ................................................................................................................................ 88 The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library. .................................................................................. 89 Mail Service . ................................................................................................................................................. 90 Military Science Department -- Reserve Officer Training Corps. ................................................................... 91 Off Campus & Commuter Student Life. ........................................................................................................ 92 Performance Music . ..................................................................................................................................... 93 Printing Services -- Print Shop and Copy Center. ........................................................................................... 94 University Police Department ...................................................................................................................... 94 Reading Skills Development -- Reading Specialist/Academic Development Program. .................................. 97 Recreational Sports . ..................................................................................................................................... 97 Office of the Registrar and Academic Services. ............................................................................................ 98 Office of Residence Life . ............................................................................................................................... 99 Royal Card Office -- Student Identification Cards . ....................................................................................... 100 Division of Student Formation & Campus Life ........................................................................................... 101 Office of Student Conduct . ......................................................................................................................... 101 Student Health Services ............................................................................................................................. 102 Telephone and Television Services ............................................................................................................ 103 Veterans Education Benefits . ..................................................................................................................... 104 Voter Registration . ..................................................................................................................................... 104 Web Support for Courses . .......................................................................................................................... 104

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Important Phone Numbers

2017-2018

Academic Advising: College of Arts and Sciences Kania School of Management Panuska College of Professional Studies

Athletics Bookstore Bursar's Office Byron Recreation Complex Campus Ministry Cancellation/Delay Line Center for Career Development Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW) Center for Service and Social Justice Center for Student Engagement (CSE) Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) Counseling Center Cross Cultural Centers

Jane Kopas Women's Center (JKWC) Multicultural Center Deans (Academic): College of Arts and Sciences Kania School of Management Panuska College of Professional Studies Dean of Students

570-941-6323 570-941-6100 570-941-6390 570-941-7440 570-941-7454 570-941-4062 570-941-6203 570-941-7419 570-941-5999 570-941-7640 570-941-4253 570-941-7429 570-941-6233 570-941-4038 570-941-7620

570-941-6194 570-941-5904

570-941-7560 570-941-4208 570-941-6305 570-941-7680

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Dining Services

570-941-7456

Equity and Diversity Office

570-941-6645

Escort (Safety) Service (University Police)

570-941-7888

Events Line

570-941-7768

Financial Aid

570-941-7701

Information

570-941-7400

International Student & Scholar Services

570-941-4841

Library (Reference Desk)

570-941-4000

Mailing Services

570-941-4282

Military Science (ROTC)

570-941-7457/6336

Off-Campus and Commuter Student Life

570-941-6292

Parking Services

570-941-7888

Performance Music

570-941-7624

Printing Services

570-941-4198

Provost/Academic Vice President

570-941-7520

University Police

570-941-7888

Reading Specialist

570-941-4218

Recreational Sports

570-941-6203

Registrar and Academic Services

570-941-7721

Residence Life

570-941-6226

Royal Card (ID)

570-941-4357

Student Clubs and Organizations

570-941-5441

Student Formation and Campus Life

570-941-7680

Student Government

570-941-7462

Student Health Services

570-941-7667

Technology Support Center

570-941-4357

Veterans Representative

570-941-7701

View Events and Activities Online At: calendar.scranton.edu/events/

The University of Scranton is a Catholic, Jesuit educational institution serving men and women, and is committed to affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disabilities, sex, sexual orientation, age or veteran status.

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