Student Handbook 2018 - 2019 The University of Scranton ...

Student Handbook

2018 - 2019

The University of Scranton 800 Linden Street

Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510

Important Phone Numbers .............................................................................................................................................. 5 Student Rights and Confidentiality Information............................................................................................................. 9 Mission of the University.............................................................................................................................................. 10 2018-2019 Academic Calendar..................................................................................................................................... 11 Compressed Class Schedule for Inclement Weather .................................................................................................... 16 Residence Life and Housing ......................................................................................................................................... 19 Behavioral Policies and Regulations ............................................................................................................................ 25 Academic Code of Honesty .......................................................................................................................................... 30 Student Athlete Academic Absence Policy* ................................................................................................................ 35 Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy .................................................................................... 35 Policy Requiring the Submission of University Contact Information .......................................................................... 38 Policy on Compliance - Grants, Research and Sponsored Programs ........................................................................... 38 Policy on Protection of Animal Subjects in Research .................................................................................................. 39 Policy on Protection of Human Subjects in Research .................................................................................................. 39 Policy on Research Misconduct.................................................................................................................................... 40 Equal Opportunity and Diversity .................................................................................................................................. 44 Policy on Students with Disabilities ............................................................................................................................. 44 Emergency Evacuation Plan for People with Disabilities ............................................................................................ 44 Administrative Withdrawal of Students........................................................................................................................ 45 Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy .......................................................................................................... 45 Refund Policy for Disciplinary Dismissal .................................................................................................................... 46 Campus Social Norms Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 47 Off-Campus Behavior Policy........................................................................................................................................ 47 Domestic or International Study Away & Student Conduct Expectations ................................................................... 47 Hazing Prohibition Policy............................................................................................................................................. 47 Hoverboard Policy Statement ....................................................................................................................................... 48 Firearms and Weapons Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 48 Anti-Violence Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 48 Alcohol and Drug Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 49 Free Assembly Policy ................................................................................................................................................... 52 Parking Policy and Motor Vehicle Registration ........................................................................................................... 52 Pet Policy ...................................................................................................................................................................... 58 Policy on Smoking ........................................................................................................................................................ 58 Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy ...................................................................................................... 59 Student Code of Conduct .............................................................................................................................................. 59 Adjudicating Cases of Student Misconduct .................................................................................................................. 61 The University of Scranton Discipline Process ............................................................................................................ 72 Emergency Services...................................................................................................................................................... 72

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Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Reporting, Support and Resources ......................................................... 73 Athletics ........................................................................................................................................................................ 74 Bursar's Office - Payments............................................................................................................................................ 76 Campus Ministries ........................................................................................................................................................ 77

Service and Social Justice ......................................................................................................................................... 79 Spiritual Formation ................................................................................................................................................... 80 The Gerard R. Roche Center for Career Development ................................................................................................. 80 Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW) ................................................................................................... 81 Center for Student Engagement .................................................................................................................................... 82 Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence.............................................................................................................. 83 Computer Services - Division of Information Technology .......................................................................................... 84 Computer Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 84 Computer Sales ............................................................................................................................................................. 85 Campus Wireless Network ........................................................................................................................................... 85 Network Access Control ............................................................................................................................................... 85 Responsible Computing ................................................................................................................................................ 85 Computing Policies ....................................................................................................................................................... 86 Counseling Center......................................................................................................................................................... 86 Cross Cultural Centers .................................................................................................................................................. 86 Dining Services ............................................................................................................................................................. 87 Meal Plan Offerings:................................................................................................................................................. 88 Dining Locations:...................................................................................................................................................... 89 Office of Equity and Diversity...................................................................................................................................... 90 Financial Aid................................................................................................................................................................. 91 Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) .................................................................................... 92 Office of Study Abroad................................................................................................................................................. 93 The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library ................................................................................................... 93 Mail Service .................................................................................................................................................................. 94 Military Science Department - Reserve Officer Training Corps .................................................................................. 96 Off Campus & Commuter Student Life........................................................................................................................ 97 Performance Music ....................................................................................................................................................... 98 Printing Services - Print Shop and Copy Center........................................................................................................... 98 University Police Department....................................................................................................................................... 99 Recreational Sports ..................................................................................................................................................... 101 Office of the Registrar and Academic Services .......................................................................................................... 102 Office of Residence Life ............................................................................................................................................. 104 Royal Card Office - Student Identification Cards....................................................................................................... 105 Division of Student Life.............................................................................................................................................. 106

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Office of Student Conduct .......................................................................................................................................... 106 Student Health Services .............................................................................................................................................. 107 Telephone and Television Services ............................................................................................................................ 108 Veterans Education Benefits....................................................................................................................................... 109 Voter Registration ....................................................................................................................................................... 109 Web Support for Courses............................................................................................................................................ 109 Notice of Nondiscrimination....................................................................................................................................... 110 General Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................................................... 111

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Important Phone Numbers 2018-2019

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

Academic Affairs, Senior Vice President for & Provost 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 570-941-7520 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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