Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 - University of Scranton

Student Handbook

2020 - 2021

The University of Scranton

800 Linden Street

Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510

Important Phone Numbers ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Message from the President and Student Government ................................................................................................ 7

Alma Mater .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Student Rights and Confidentiality of Information ..................................................................................................... 9

Mission of the University ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Characteristics and Goals .................................................................................................................................. 10

Schedules ................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Academic Calendars............................................................................................................................................. 11

Compressed Schedule for Inclement Weather........................................................................................................ 13

Severe Weather Hotline........................................................................................................................................ 14

Residence Life and Housing ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Residence Life ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

A. Conditions ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

B. Contractual Obligations ................................................................................................................................... 15

C. Room and Board.............................................................................................................................................. 15

D. Services .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

E. Charges ........................................................................................................................................................... 17

F. Room Assignments .......................................................................................................................................... 18

G. Security of Residences ..................................................................................................................................... 18

H. Staff ................................................................................................................................................................ 20

I. Behavioral Policies and Regulations .................................................................................................................. 20

Policies Governing The University Community ........................................................................................................ 25

Academic Related Policies (Also see Undergraduate & Graduate Academic Catalogs) ........................................... 25

Academic Code of Honesty............................................................................................................................... 26

Student Athlete Academic Absence Policy* ...................................................................................................... 30

Policy on Compliance - Grants, Research and Sponsored Programs ....................................................................... 31

Policy on Protection of Animal Subjects in Research ......................................................................................... 32

Policy on Protection of Human Subjects in Research ......................................................................................... 32

Policy on Research Misconduct ........................................................................................................................ 32

Equity & Diversity Policies .................................................................................................................................. 36

Equal Opportunity and Diversity....................................................................................................................... 36

Policy on Students with Disabilities .................................................................................................................. 36

Emergency Evacuation Plan for People with Disabilities.................................................................................... 37

Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy................................................................................................. 37

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy ................................................................................................ 38

Student Conduct Policies (Also see Student Code of Conduct) .................................................................................. 38

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Alcohol and Drug Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 38

Anti-Violence Policy............................................................................................................................................ 41

Campus Social Norms Policy ............................................................................................................................... 42

Domestic or International Study Away & Student Conduct Expectations ............................................................... 42

Hazing Prohibition Policy..................................................................................................................................... 42

Off-Campus Behavior Policy ................................................................................................................................ 43

Refund Policy for Disciplinary Dismissal.............................................................................................................. 43

Other University Policies ......................................................................................................................................... 44

Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy................................................................................ 44

Administrative Withdrawal of Students ................................................................................................................. 46

Free Assembly Policy........................................................................................................................................... 47

Firearms and Weapons Policy............................................................................................................................... 47

Hoverboard Policy Statement ............................................................................................................................... 47

Parking Policy and Motor Vehicle Registration ......................................................................................................... 48

Policy on Smoking ............................................................................................................................................... 54

Policy Requiring the Submission of University Contact Information ...................................................................... 54

Pet Policy ............................................................................................................................................................ 55

Student Code of Conduct.......................................................................................................................................... 55

Statement of Philosophy ................................................................................................................................... 55

Standards of Conduct ........................................................................................................................................... 56

ADJUDICATING CASES OF STUDENT MISCONDUCT ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS ................................. 57

The University of Scranton Student Conduct Process ............................................................................................ 68

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct: Reporting, Support, and Resources ........................................................ 69

University Resources and Services ........................................................................................................................... 70

Athletics .............................................................................................................................................................. 70

Bursar's Office - Payments ................................................................................................................................... 72

The Gerard R. Roche Center for Career Development ........................................................................................... 73

Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW) .............................................................................................. 74

Center for Student Engagement ............................................................................................................................ 74

Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence ....................................................................................................... 75

Computer Services - Division of Information Technology ..................................................................................... 77

Computer Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 77

Computer Sales ................................................................................................................................................ 78

Campus Wireless Network................................................................................................................................ 78

Network Access Control ................................................................................................................................... 78

Responsible Computing .................................................................................................................................... 78

Computing Policies .......................................................................................................................................... 78

Need Assistance?.............................................................................................................................................. 78

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Counseling Center ................................................................................................................................................ 79

Cross Cultural Centers.......................................................................................................................................... 79

Jane Kopas Women's Center ............................................................................................................................ 79

Multicultural Center ......................................................................................................................................... 79

Dining Services.................................................................................................................................................... 80

Meal Plan Offerings: ........................................................................................................................................ 80

Dining Locations: ............................................................................................................................................. 81

Office of Equity and Diversity .............................................................................................................................. 83

Financial Aid ....................................................................................................................................................... 84

The Office of Global Education ............................................................................................................................ 85

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library ............................................................................................. 86

Mail Service ........................................................................................................................................................ 87

Military Science Department - Reserve Officer Training Corps.............................................................................. 88

Mission and Ministry ........................................................................................................................................... 89

Campus Ministries............................................................................................................................................ 89

The Center for Service and Social Justice .......................................................................................................... 91

Off Campus & Commuter Student Life ................................................................................................................. 92

Performance Music .............................................................................................................................................. 93

Printing Services - Print Shop and Copy Center..................................................................................................... 94

University Police Department ............................................................................................................................... 94

Recreational Sports .............................................................................................................................................. 97

Office of the Registrar and Academic Services ...................................................................................................... 97

Office of Residence Life....................................................................................................................................... 99

Royal Card Office - Student Identification Cards................................................................................................. 100

Division of Student Life ..................................................................................................................................... 101

Office of Student Conduct .................................................................................................................................. 102

Student Health Services ...................................................................................................................................... 102

Telephone and Television Services ..................................................................................................................... 104

Veterans Education Benefits ............................................................................................................................... 104

Voter Registration .............................................................................................................................................. 105

Web Support for Courses.................................................................................................................................... 105

Notice of Nondiscrimination .................................................................................................................................. 105

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Important Phone Numbers

2020-2021

Academic Advising:

College of Arts and Sciences

570-941-6323

Kania School of Management

570-941-6100

Panuska College of Professional Studies

570-941-6390

Academic Affairs, Senior Vice President for & Provost

570-941-7520

Athletics

570-941-7440

Bookstore

570-941-7454

Bursar's Office

570-941-4062

Byron Recreation Complex

570-941-6203

Campus Ministries

570-941-7419

Cancellation/Delay Line

570-941-5999

Center for Career Development

570-941-7640

Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW)

570-941-4253

Center for Service and Social Justice

570-941-7429

Center for Student Engagement (CSE)

570-941-6233

Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE)

570-941-4038

Counseling Center

570-941-7620

Cross Cultural Centers

Jane Kopas Women's Center (JKWC)

570-941-6194

Multicultural Center

570-941-5904

Deans (Academic):

College of Arts and Sciences

570-941-7560

Kania School of Management

570-941-4208

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