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Greeting from the Dean of Students Dear Eagles, It is my pleasure to welcome each of you to campus for the 2018-19 academic year. I would like to extend a special welcome to the newest members of our community, the Class of 2022, as well as our transfer and international students. I have the honor and privilege to work with an exceptional team of Student Affairs professionals. Our goal is to be educators outside of the classroom – providing services, facilities and programs – enabling student success and creating a unique Reinhardt Experience where each student thrives. Whether it’s 1883 or 2018 – there are certain things about the college experience that do not change: we have a group of students managing a great transition, developing their own identity, figuring out who they are and discovering what they want to do in life. This is truly a time of self-exploration. The classroom is the hub for your Reinhardt Experience, however, there is so much more. Reinhardt is an amazing institution with so much to offer. Take time to explore and embrace the rich opportunities presented to you. From performances, lectures and exhibits to extraordinary campus events and athletic competitions, there is something here for everyone! I truly believe that students are most successful in the university setting if they make connections. Getting involved will take you further in your journey – whether you commute or live on campus. I encourage you to cultivate new friends, as the relationships you develop while you are here will positively contribute to your intellectual, cultural and social experiences for the rest of your life. The handbook will serve as a guide for your journey at Reinhardt. The handbook contains information pertaining to resources and services that support learning inside and outside the classroom. Likewise, our expectations regarding community standards are outlined in the Code of Conduct contained in the handbook. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the information it contains. You will find your time at Reinhardt to be challenging, fulfilling and memorable. I hope that each of you will achieve your goals, contribute to our community and have fun along the way. I am delighted that you are here. Again, welcome to Reinhardt University! Walter P. May, Ph.D. Dean of Students Student Handbook 2018-2019 2 Table of Contents I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 6 DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................................... 6 II. THE VISION, MISSION AND VALUES OF REINHARDT UNIVERSITY .......................................... 7 VISION ................................................................................................................................................... 7 MISSION ................................................................................................................................................. 7 VALUES .................................................................................................................................................. 7 STATEMENT OF FAITH ............................................................................................................................ 7 HONOR PLEDGE ...................................................................................................................................... 7 III. GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION...................................................................................... 9 ACCREDITATION ..................................................................................................................................... 9 UNIVERSITY HISTORY ............................................................................................................................ 9 INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT ............................................................................................................... 9 GENERAL EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES .......................................... 10 IV. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS .............................................................................................................................. 11 ACADEMIC CATALOG ........................................................................................................................... 11 V. STUDENT AFFAIRS .................................................................................................................................. 12 STUDENT AFFAIRS MISSION STATEMENT ............................................................................................. 12 DUDLEY L. MOORE, JR. OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES .................................................................... 12 NORMAN W. PASCHALL OFFICE OF CAMPUS MINISTRY ....................................................................... 13 OFFICE OF COUNSELING SERVICES ....................................................................................................... 14 OFFICE OF VOCATION AND CAREER SERVICES ..................................................................................... 14 OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES .............................................................................................................. 15 OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE .................................................................................................................. 15 OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................... 19 VI. CAMPUS LIFE ........................................................................................................................................... 21 HASTY STUDENT LIFE CENTER ............................................................................................................. 21 REINHARDT CENTRAL .......................................................................................................................... 21 REINHARDT OUTDOORS ........................................................................................................................ 22 INTRAMURAL SPORTS ........................................................................................................................... 23 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION ............................................................................................................... 23 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................ 24 VOLUNTEER/SERVICE LEARNING ......................................................................................................... 25 MULTICULTURAL AND DIVERSITY ........................................................................................................ 26 HEALTH/AWARENESS/WELLNESS/PREVENTION ................................................................................... 26 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ................................................................................................................... 27 CLUB SPORTS ....................................................................................................................................... 28 FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE ........................................................................................................ 28 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION ................................................................................................ 29 MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES ........................................................................................................................ 31 COMMUTER STUDENTS ......................................................................................................................... 32 CAMPUS RECREATION AREAS .............................................................................................................. 33 VII. SERVICES & RESOURCES ..................................................................................................................... 36 INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ............................................................................................................. 36 BLANCHE HAGAN CHAPEL ................................................................................................................... 37 REINHARDT UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE ................................................................................................. 37 BUSINESS OFFICE ................................................................................................................................. 37 OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID ................................................................................................................... 38 OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR ................................................................................................................... 39 HILL FREEMAN LIBRARY AND SPRUILL LEARNING CENTER ................................................................. 39 Student Handbook 2018-2019 3 FOOD SERVICES .................................................................................................................................... 40 OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY............................................................................................... 41 OFFICE OF SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................................................................................