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S TAY 2015-2016 IN THE PARENT SWOOP HANDBOOK I-295 East & BAYMEADOWS 8127 Point Meadows Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32256 www.jacksonvillebaymeadows.hamptoninn.com FREE Hot Breakfast! FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE! UNF RATE AS LOW AS $79.00! ONLY 5 MILES FROM UNF! FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE On the House™ Breakfast featuring 3 Hot Items & Much More Refrigerator & Microwaves in All Rooms 24 Hour Suite Shop—Snacks, Beverages & Toiletries Walking Distance to Restaurants such as Carrabba’s, Sneakers Sports Grille, Outback, Sticky Fingers & Shopping FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 904-363-7150 Ask for the “UNF Rate” OR www.jacksonvillebaymeadows.hamptoninn.com Corporate Code: 0560027997 Table of Contents LETTER OF WELCOME Term Forgiveness ....................................................................24 Probation/Suspension Policy ............................................24 Chapter 1 — Be Involved Excess Hours Surcharge .......................................................24 A Message for Parents .............................................................1 Repeat Course Surcharge ..................................................25 Parents Association ..................................................................1 Refunds and Conditions (Tuition) .................................25 Suggestions for Parents ..........................................................2 Fee Petitions ..........................................................................25 Transcripts ..................................................................................25 Chapter 2 — First Year Calendar Fall Semester Calendar ...........................................................5 Chapter 6 — Dollars and Sense Spring Semester Calendar ....................................................7 Cost of Attendance ..............................................................27 One-Stop Student Services ..............................................27 Chapter 3 — Confidentiality (FERPA) Satisfactory Academic Progress ......................................29 Student Education Records (FERPA) ...............................9 Scholarship FAQs ....................................................................29 FERPA and Financial Aid .................................................10 Student Financial Services/Cashier’s Office ..............32 Directory Information ....................................................10 Florida Prepaid ....................................................................32 Non-Disclosure of Directory Information ...........10 Out-of-State Waivers .......................................................32 Contacting One-Stop Student Services .....................10 Fee Assessments, Refunds, Drops UNF ID - The “N” Number ...............................................11 and Withdrawals ...........................................................33 OF CONTENTS TABLE Parent Portal ..............................................................................11 Payment of Tuition and Fees ......................................34 Student Financial Services/ Cashier’s Tips and Tidbits .......................................34 Chapter 4 — Academic Preparation Osprey 1Card .........................................................................35 Academic Advising ................................................................13 Ozzie Bucks ...........................................................................35 Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) .................13 Checking Tips for Parents and Students My Osprey Map .................................................................14 by Community First Credit Union ............................35 Register for Class ................................................................15 Student Detail Schedule ................................................15 Office of Undergraduate Studies .................................15 Chapter 7 — Health and Safety Transformational Learning Student Health Services ......................................................37 Opportunities (TLOs) .................................................15 Campus Safety .........................................................................38 The reshmanF Experience .............................................15 University Police Department .....................................38 Taylor Leadership Institute ...........................................16 Safety Rangers .....................................................................38 Center for Community-Based Learning ...............16 Clery Act ................................................................................39 Honors Program .................................................................17 Emergency (Code Blue) Telephones ......................39 Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) ............18 Housing Telephones ........................................................39 The International Center ....................................................19 Hurricanes and Emergencies .......................................39 The Graduate School ..........................................................19 Blackboard Connect Campus Alert System .....................................................................39 Contacting Your Student in Chapter 5 – Policies to Remember Case of an Emergency ................................................40 Academic Integrity Code ...................................................21 Pets on Campus ..................................................................40 Appealing an Academic Decision ............................21 Lost and Found ...................................................................40 Petitioning University Academic Policies Student Tips for Safety on Campus ........................40 and Regulations ...............................................................22 Attendance Policy ...................................................................22 First Day Attendance Policy ..........................................22 Chapter 8 — Life at UNF Religious Observances ...................................................22 Bookstore ....................................................................................41 Concurrent/Transient Enrollment .............................22 E-Mail .............................................................................................41 Continuous Enrollment ..................................................23 Courtesy On-Campus Phones Summer Residency ............................................................23 for Public Use .......................................................................41 Withdrawals from UNF Coursework ...........................23 Commuter Students ..............................................................42 Involuntary Medical Withdrawal ...............................24 Housing and Residence Life .............................................43 Grade Forgiveness ..................................................................24 Important Housing Dates ..............................................43 Freshman Housing Requirement ...............................43 Fraternities ..............................................................................60 Living-Learning Communities .....................................44 Sororities .................................................................................60 Housing FAQs ......................................................................45 The Lufrano Intercultural Gallery....................................60 Campus Dining .........................................................................47 Student Government ..........................................................61 Meal Plans ..............................................................................47 Executive Branch .................................................................61 Campus Dining Dollars ...................................................48 Legislative Branch ...............................................................62 Purchasing Meal Plans ......................................................48 Judicial Branch ......................................................................62 Dining Locations .................................................................48 Student Employment ............................................................48 Chapter 11 — Student Services and Resources Parking and Transportation Services............................48 UNF Alumni Association .....................................................63 Osprey Connector Shuttle Service .........................48 Career Services ........................................................................63 Parking Permit Guidelines ..............................................49 Continuing Education ...........................................................64 Parking Appeal Process ..................................................49 Counseling Center .................................................................65 Technology on Campus ......................................................50 Disability Resource Center ................................................66 OspreyNet ............................................................................51 Intercultural Center for Peace ..........................................66 Free Software for Students ...........................................51 Interfaith Center ......................................................................66