Student Handbook 2016-2017 The University of Scranton 800 ...

Student Handbook 2016-2017

The University of Scranton 800 Linden Street

Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Phone Numbers....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Students Rights & Confidentiality of Information ......................................................................................................... 9 Mission of The University/Characteristics and Goals.................................................................................................10 2016-2017 Academic Calendar-At-A-Glance..................................................................................................................11 Intersession 2017.......................................................................................................................................................................14 Summer Sessions 2017 ............................................................................................................................................................14 Compressed Schedule for Inclement Weather...............................................................................................................16 Severe Weather Hotline...........................................................................................................................................................18 Residence Life and Housing ...................................................................................................................................................19 Policies Governing The University Community......................................................................................... 30 Academic Code of Honesty .....................................................................................................................................................30 Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy ................................................................................35 Policy Requiring the Submission of Local Contact Information.............................................................................37 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 ............................................................................................................................................39 Equal Opportunity and Diversity.........................................................................................................................................43 Policy on Students with Disabilities ...................................................................................................................................44 Emergency Evacuation Plan for People with Disabilities .........................................................................................44 Administrative Withdrawal of Students...........................................................................................................................44 Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy ..........................................................................................................45 Refund Policy for Disciplinary Dismissal .........................................................................................................................46 Campus Social Norms Policy..................................................................................................................................................46

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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 I. University Alcohol Policy .................................................................................................................................................49 II. University Drug Policy .....................................................................................................................................................51 III. Amnesty & Good Samaritan Policy............................................................................................................................51 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 .................................................................................62 The University of Scranton Discipline Process ..............................................................................................................64 Emergency Services...................................................................................................................................................................72 Alma Mater ................................................................................................................................................................................... 74

SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND MISCONDUCT: REPORTING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ................................................................................................................ 74

University Resources & Services..........................................................................................................................................79 Athletics ..........................................................................................................................................................................................79 Bursar's Office - Payments......................................................................................................................................................80

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Campus Ministries......................................................................................................................................................................81 Service and Social Justice.......................................................................................................................................83 Spiritual Formation ..................................................................................................................................................83

The Gerard R. Roche Center for Career Development................................................................................................84 Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW)....................................................................................................85 Center for Student Engagement ...........................................................................................................................................86 Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence................................................................................................................87 Computer Services - Information Resources Division................................................................................................88 Computer Requirements .........................................................................................................................................................88 Computer Sales............................................................................................................................................................................89 Campus Wireless Network .....................................................................................................................................................89 Network Access Control ..........................................................................................................................................................89 Responsible Computing ...........................................................................................................................................................90 Computing Policies ....................................................................................................................................................................90 Technology Support ..................................................................................................................................................................90 Counseling Center ......................................................................................................................................................................90 Dining Services ............................................................................................................................................................................91

Meal Plan Offerings: .................................................................................................................................................91 Dining Locations:.......................................................................................................................................................92 Office of Equity and Diversity................................................................................................................................................94 Financial Aid .................................................................................................................................................................................95 Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS).................................................................................96 Office of Study Abroad..............................................................................................................................................................96 The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library .................................................................................................97 Mail Service ...................................................................................................................................................................................98

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Military Science Department - Reserve Officer Training Corps ..........................................................................100 Multicultural Center ...............................................................................................................................................................101 Off Campus & Commuter Student Life............................................................................................................................101 Performance Music .................................................................................................................................................................102 Printing Services - Print Shop and Copy Center.........................................................................................................103 University Police Department............................................................................................................................................103 Reading Skills Development - Reading Specialist/Academic Development Program...............................105 Recreational Sports.................................................................................................................................................................106 Office of the Registrar and Academic Services............................................................................................................107 Office of Residence Life .........................................................................................................................................................108 Royal Card Office - Student Identification Cards........................................................................................................109 Division of Student Formation & Campus Life............................................................................................................110 Office of Student Conduct.....................................................................................................................................................111 Student Health Services ........................................................................................................................................................111 Telephone and Television Services - Office of Network Infrastructure...........................................................113 Veterans Education Benefits...............................................................................................................................................113 Voter Registration ...................................................................................................................................................................114 Web Support for Courses .....................................................................................................................................................114 Jane Kopas Women's Center ...............................................................................................................................................114

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ............................................................................ 115

General Disclaimer..................................................................................................................................................................116

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