West Liberty State College

1 2017 – 2018 West Liberty University Student Handbook The University reserves the right to update or change the contents of this document. Members of the University community are urged to check the University’s web site periodically for updates. Every student is held responsible for knowledge of the regulations and policies described in this Handbook. Questions regarding interpretation of rules and regulations should be directed to the Office of the Student Services located in Shaw Hall. West Liberty University prohibits discrimination and is committed to providing equal opportunity and an educational and work environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, veteran status, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression. West Liberty University shall adhere to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity/affirmative action statutes and regulations. The university is dedicated to ensuring access and equal opportunity in its educational programs, related activities, and employment. Retaliation against an individual who has raised claims of illegal discrimination or cooperated with an investigation of such claims is prohibited. Students and employees may bring questions or concerns to the attention of the Chief Human Resources and Title IX Officer, Diana Harto, Shaw Hall, CUB 131, 208 University Drive, West Liberty, West Virginia 26074, 304-336-8029 and 304-336-8440 (fax). 2 WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY • ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR FOR 2017-18 FIRST SEMESTER** FALL 2017 Classes begin, including MBA first-half courses ....................................................... 19 August Registration (7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.) ............................................................................ 21 August Classes begin (8:00 a.m.) ............................................................................................ 21 August Last day to enroll or add class schedule ...................................................................... 30 August Labor Day – no classes – day or night ........................................................................ 4 September Last date to apply for December graduation ............................................................... 22 September MBA First-Half courses end ....................................................................................... 6 October Mid-Term.................................................................................................................... 13 October Second-Half Classes Begin, including MBA .............................................................. 14 October Last day to add second-half classes ............................................................................. 19 October Fall Holiday – No Classes ........................................................................................... 20 October Pre-registration for spring term & summer............................................ ...................... 23 Oct–10 Nov Two-thirds point of semester – last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” ................. 3 November Thanksgiving Break .................................................................................................... 22-25 Nov. Last day of classes and last day to drop a class ........................................................... 1 December Final Examinations ..................................................................................................... 2-8 December Last day to apply for May graduation without late fee ................................................ 8 December Commencement (11:00 a.m.) ...................................................................................... 9 December SECOND SEMESTER ** SPRING 2018 Classes begin, including MBA first-half courses ........................................................ 13 January Martin Luther King Day - no classes - day or night .................................................... 15 January Registration (7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.) ............................................................................ 16 January Last day to enroll or add classes .................................................................................. 25 January MBA first-half courses end ......................................................................................... 2 March Mid-Term.................................................................................................................... 9 March Last date to apply for May graduation ........................................................................ 9 March Spring Break ............................................................................................................... 10-16 March Second-Half Classes begin, including MBA ............................................................... 17 March Last day to add 2nd half classes ................................................................................... 23 March Spring Open House ..................................................................................................... 30 March Spring Holiday – No Classes ...................................................................................... 25 March Pre-registration for summer and fall terms ................................................................. 2-20 April Two-thirds point of semester – last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” .................. 6 April Last day of classes and last day to drop a class ........................................................... 4 May Second-half MBA courses end .................................................................................... 4 May Final Examinations ..................................................................................................... 5-11 May Last Day to apply for December Graduation without a late fee................................... 11 May Commencement (11:00 a.m.) ...................................................................................... 12 May SUMMER TERMS 2018: Summer I Term (no classes and offices closed Memorial Day – May 28) 6 Weeks:.................................................................................................... 14 May–22 June 4 Weeks:.................................................................................................... 14 May–8 June MBA Courses: ........................................................................................... 14 May–29 June Summer II Term (no classes and offices closed Independence Day – July 4) 6 Weeks:.................................................................................................... 25 June-3Aug 4 Weeks:.................................................................................................... 25 June-20 July MBA Courses: ........................................................................................... 2 July-17Aug Summer III Term: for PA ONLY (no classes and offices closed Independence Day – July 4) PA1: .......................................................................................................... 2 July-21 Sept PA2: .......................................................................................................... 25 June-30 Aug Tentative Fall 2018 Start Date: August 25, 2018 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................. 2 Academic Calendar ................................................................................. 3 Table of Contents .................................................................................... 4 President’s Welcome ............................................................................... 7 SGA President’s Welcome ..................................................................... 8 Offices and Services ................................................................................ 10 Athletics ..................................................................................... 10 Business Office .......................................................................... 11 Campus Ministry ........................................................................ 12 Campus Police ........................................................................... 13 College Union Office ................................................................. 14 Counseling Services ................................................................... 15 Dental Hygiene .......................................................................... 16 Enrollment Services Center........................................................ 16 Financial Aid ......................................................................... 17 Registrar ................................................................................ 20 West Liberty Information Network System (WINS) ............ 21 Office of Student Services (Vice President).......................... 21 Graduate Studies ........................................................................ 22 Health Promotions Committee ................................................... 22 Health Services .......................................................................... 23 Highlands Center ......................................................................

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