Student Guidebook 2007 – 2008
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Student Guidebook 2007 – 2008 TABLE of CONTENTS Academic Calendar . 3. Hours of Operation . 4. Guiding Principles . 9. Diversity Statement . 12. Sexual Harassment Policy . 12. Americans with Disabilities Act Statement . 13. Non-Discrimination Statement . 13. Student Rights & Responsibilities . 15. Student Code of Conduct . 19. Judicial Procedures . 37. Student Academic Behavior . 50. Student Grievance Procedure . 58. Student Education Records Policy . 62. Personal Health Responsibilities . 66. Drug-Free Workplace/Schools Policy Statement . 68. Alcohol Policy for Student Programs . 69. Student Activities and Organization Services . 73. Campus Services and Information . 74. Academic Services and Information . 78. FGCU Vocabulary . 113. 1 Dear FGCU Student, Academic Year 2007 – 2008 Fall 2007 Spring 2008 Web Registration begins for the following Degree Students1: FGCU Honor Monday, March 26 Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 It is my pleasure to welcome you to Florida Gulf Coast Univer- Program Students, Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate, UG Seniors, Student Athletes, Teacher Certification sity (FGCU) . I know you might feel overwhelmed by your new Web Registration begins for the following Degree Students1: Juniors Thursday, March 29 Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 Web Registration begins for the following Degree Students1: Sophomores Monday, April 2 Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 surroundings, but it is my hope that this Student Guidebook Web Registration begins for the following Degree Students1: Freshmen, High School Dual Enrolled Thursday, April 5 Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 In-Person Registration for Degree Students Begins1 Monday, April 9 Monday, Nov. 12, 2007 will provide you with the tools you need to make a smooth Last Day to Request Readmission After Indefinite Suspension Monday, June 25 Monday, Nov. 12, 2007 Non-Degree Registration Begins1 Monday, July 23 Monday, Dec. 10, 2007 transition . University life will transform the way you think, Last Day to Mail Payment Friday, August 10 Wednesday, January 2 Classes Begin Monday, August 20 Monday, January 7 communicate with others, and interact with your community, so State Employee Registration Begins2 Monday, August 20 Monday, January 7 Late Registration Begins (late fee assessment begins) Monday, August 20 Monday, January 7 please keep this catalog referencing the departments and pro- Registration for Senior Citizens (no late fee) Friday, August 24 Friday, January 11 Late Registration, Drop/Add and Change to Audit Ends at 5PM Friday, August 24 Friday, January 11 grams that can help you reach your academic and career goals . Payment Deadline 5:00 pm (late fee assessed after this time) Friday, August 24 Friday, January 11 Last Day to Drop/Withdraw via Gulfline Deadline 5:00pm (100% Refund) Friday, August 24 Friday, January 11 Residency Reclassification for Tuition Deadline 5:00pm Friday, August 24 Friday, January 11 Students come to FGCU for a variety of reasons . Whether you Saturday Classes Begin Saturday, August 25 Saturday, January 12 MLK Holiday Observed (no classes) Monday, January 21 are participating in one of our outstanding degree programs, Cancellation for Non-Payment Begins Monday, August 27 Tuesday, January 15 Labor Day Observed (no classes) Monday, September 3 extending your learning through a single class, or taking one of Last Day to Withdraw from All Classes for 25% Refund Friday, September 14 Friday, February 1 Last Day to Apply for Graduation3 Friday, September 14 Friday, February 1 our many non-credit courses, you will find academic quality and Reinstatement with Full Payment Deadline 5:00pm Monday, October 1 Monday, February 18 Spring Break (no classes) Monday, March 3 – Saturday, March 8 commitment to service to be among the core beliefs at FGCU . Fall Break (no classes) or Hurricane Make-up Day Tuesday, October 9 Last Day to Drop/Withdraw without Academic Penalty Friday, October 26 Friday, March 21 Veteran’s Day Observed (no classes) Monday, November 12 The faculty and staff of FGCU are dedicated to personalizing Last Day to Submit Service Learning Hours (graduating seniors) Tuesday, November 13 Monday, March 31 University Day (no classes) Wednesday, November 21 services to meet the needs of today’s busy and diverse student Thanksgiving Observed (no classes) Thursday, November 22 – Saturday, November 24 population . We are proud to have created what some have Last Day of Classes Monday, December 3 Monday, April 21 Reading Days/Hurricane make-Up Days Tuesday, December 4 - called a “private institution within the public arena .” The Wednesday, December 5 Finals Begin Thursday, December 6 Tuesday, April 22 resulting environment at FGCU is economically affordable Finals End/ Last Day of Semester Wednesday, December 12 Friday, April 25 Last Day to Apply for Grade Forgiveness4 Friday, December 14 Friday, April 25 while maximizing your educational opportunities . Commencement Saturday, December 15 Saturday, April 26 Grades Due from Faculty by Noon Monday, December 17 Monday, April 28 The Division of Student Affairs is dedicated to enhancing your Summer 2008 Session A Session B Session C academic experience by providing curricular and co-curricu- May 7 – June 15 June 18 – July 27 May 7 – July 13 Last Day to Request Readmission After Indefinite Suspension Monday, March 17 Monday, March 17 Monday, March 19 Web Registration begins for the following Degree Students1: Monday, March 24 Monday, March 24 lar opportunities and services . From the university’s premier FGCU Honor Program Students, Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate, UG Seniors, Student Athletes, Teacher Certification In-Person on-campus apartments to its recreation, sports, and classroom Web Registration begins for the following Degree Students1: Juniors Thursday, March 27 Thursday, March 27 Web Registration begins for the following Degree Students1: Sophomores Monday, March 31 Monday, March 31 programs, exceptional quality is at the heart of what our division Web Registration begins for the following Degree Students1: Thursday, April 3 Thursday, April 3 Freshmen, High School Dual Enrolled offers at FGCU . In-Person Registration for Degree Students Begins1 Monday, April 7 Monday, April 7 Monday, April 9 Non-Degree Registration Begins a Monday, April 21 Monday, April 21 Monday, April 23 Last Day to Mail Payments Tuesday, April 29 Tuesday, June 12 Tuesday, May 1 Classes Begin Monday, May 5 Monday, June 18 Monday, May 7 As you experience the challenges and joys of university life, Late Registration Begins (late fee assessment begins) Monday, May 5 Monday, June 18 Monday, May 7 State Employee Registration Begins b Monday, May 5 Monday, June 18 Monday, May 7 remember that our dedicated faculty and staff are here to assist Registration for Senior Citizens (no late fee) Friday, May 9 Friday, June 22 Friday, May 11 Late Registration, Drop/Add and Change to Audit Ends Friday, May 9 Friday, June 22 Friday, May 11 you . Good luck as you embark upon one of the most important Payment Deadline 5:00 pm (late fee assessed after this time) Friday, May 9 Friday, June 22 Friday, May 11 Last Day to Drop/Withdraw via Gulfline (100% Refund) Friday, May 9 Friday, June 22 Friday, May 11 milestones of your life . Residency Reclassification for Tuition Deadline 5:00 pm Friday, May 9 Friday, June 22 Friday, May 11 Cancellation for Non-Payment Begins Monday, May 12 Tuesday, June 10 Monday, May 14 Last Day to Apply for Summer Graduation c Friday, May 23 Friday, May 25 Friday, May 25 Memorial Day Observed (no classes) Saturday, May 24 – Saturday, May 26 – Sincerely, Monday, May 26 Monday, May 28 Last Day to Completely Withdraw for 25% Refund Not Available Not Available Friday, June 1 Last Day to Completely Withdraw without Academic Penalty Friday, May 30 Friday, July 13 Friday, June 15 Independence Day Observed (no classes) Wednesday, July 4 Wednesday, July 4 Last Day of Classes/Finals Friday, June 13 Monday, June 16 Friday, July 13 Last Day to Submit Service Learning Hours Friday, June 27 Friday, June 29 Friday, June 29 Last Day to Apply for Grade Forgiveness e Friday, July 25 Friday, July 27 Friday, July 27 Graduation/Degree Date Friday, July 25 Friday, July 27 Friday, July 27 J . Michael Rollo Grades Due from Faculty by Noon Monday, July 30 Monday, July 30 Monday, July 30 Vice President of Student Affairs 1 FGCU Employees using Tuition Vouchers can use Eagle Registration according to their priority group. 2 State Tuition Waivers may be presented to the Office of the Registrar during this period without late registration fees. 3 Last day for seniors to submit Grade Forgiveness forms if applying for graduation - see academic advisor for details. 4 Grade Forgiveness application due from Seniors who have NOT applied for graduation, all Juniors,Sophomores, and Freshmen. Not applicable for Seniors who have applied for graduation -See footnote 3. 2 3 HOURS OF OPERATION COLLEGE REACH OUT PROGRAM – 239-590-7902 Monday - Friday - 8:00a .m . - 5:00p .m . *Hours of operation are subject to change at any time throughout http://studentservices .fgcu .edu/crop/ the year . COMPUTER LAB: (PC Lab) – 239-590-7100 Ben Hill Griffin, Room 208 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS – 239-590-7000 Monday - Thursday - 8:00a .m . - 11:00p .m . Monday - Friday - 8:00a .m . - 5:00p .m . Friday - Saturday - 8:00a .m . - 6:00p .m . http://www .fgcu .edu/provost/ Sunday - 11:00a .m . - 11:00p .m . http://itech .fgcu .edu ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – 239-590-1100 COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL – 239-590-7950 Monday - Friday - 8:00a .m . - 5:00p .m . Wellness Center http://admin .fgcu .edu/ Monday - Friday - 8:00a .m . - 5:00p .m . http://studentservices .fgcu .edu/counseling ADAPTIVE LEARNING LAB – 239-590-7956 Monday - Friday - 9:00a .m . – 6:30p .m . DEAN OF STUDENTS’ OFFICE – 239-590-7900 Evenings (Appointment Only) Student Union Building, Room 104 http://studentservices .fgcu .edu/adaptive/ Monday – Friday - 8:00a .m . – 5:00p .m . http://studentservices .fgcu .edu/dos CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT OFFICE – 239-590-7739 Monday – Friday - 8:00a .m . – 5:00p .m . EAGLE CAFÉ – 239-590-1161 http://studentservices .fgcu .edu/CampusInvolvement/clubs .asp Subway Hours of Operation Monday - Friday - 10:00a .m .