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Troy University 2006-2007 Student Handbook Academic Planner Revised and Effective…August 1, 2006 This handbook for students is a compilation of Troy University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to all students and student organizations. The handbook is published annually by the Office of Student Services. All rules, regulations, policies, and procedures referred to and described herein are subject to review and evaluation and to change without notice. Although the publisher of this Oracle has made every reasonable effort to attain factual accuracy herein, no re- sponsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical, or printing errors or errors occasioned by honest mistake. GEN-584 01Troy_2006-07_Handbook.pmd1 5/22/06, 11:00 AM Troy University Excellence is an enduring tradition at Troy University, but so too is a unique ability to adopt a name that best fits the needs of its students. TROY has customarily kept pace with an ever-shifting world through a variety of name changes. Since it was founded more than a century ago, the University, under many names, has continued to be a leader in academ- ics, athletics, and affordability. Established in 1887, TROY was originally referred to as Troy Normal School. The idea of the normal school came from a modification of an English school system that included two years of post-secondary education. The primary objective of each normal school in the South was to fulfill the higher education needs and ultimately the career goals of the resi- dents of the area. Specifically, Troy Normal School provided the citizens of Southeast Alabama with the opportunities associated with completing a teaching certificate. Building on its Normal School beginnings, TROY realized a steady course of growth and was officially renamed Troy State Teacher’s College in 1929. This adaptation was due to the changing needs of its students and the communities and regions it served. Troy State Teacher’s College offered a four-year curriculum which attracted higher-quality stu- dents to the institution opening paths beyond southeast Alabama. It was under this name that TROY was first accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. TROY soon saw the need to offer more than a teaching degree and in 1957 the Univer- sity was renamed simply Troy State College. The first non-educational degree was offered in the 1946-1947 Bulletin as a result of the increase attendance after World War II. The University began pre-professional programs, including medical technology, as well as a degree in business. Shortly after the integration of these degrees came the development of a Master’s Degree with graduate coursework beginning in 1957. As TROY continued to grow, another change occurred in December, 1967. On that date, Troy State College became Troy State University. It was under this name TROY began to shine. The University took the moniker “TSU” and quickly took the shape it is known for today. It soon added additional campuses in Alabama and world-wide growing to serve more than 18,000 students. Also, interest in athletics rose to an all-time high with the move to Division I football the capstone event in 2001. On April 16, 2004, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to drop the word “state” from the University name. The trustees said the new name, Troy University, more accu- rately reflected the University’s world-wide mission as TROY operates more than fifty teaching sites outside Alabama in seventeen U.S. states and eleven nations without state of Alabama appropriations. The University’s name may have evolved, but TROY has shown over one hundred years of progress and dedication to its students, faculty, alumni, and fans. That progress shows no sign of slowing down. There has never been a better time to be a TROY TROJAN!!! 2 01Troy_2006-07_Handbook.pmd2 5/22/06, 11:00 AM The Oracle The Oracle Table of Contents Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................ page 7 Policies and Procedures ......................................................................................................... page 11 Standards of Conduct ............................................................................................................. page 42 Troy Campus Information .................................................................................................. page 53 Important Numbers ............................................................................................................ page 55 Enrollment Management ................................................................................................... page 57 Financial Affairs ................................................................................................................. page 57 Student Activities ............................................................................................................... page 59 Student Involvement/Leadership ....................................................................................... page 61 Student Development/Counseling ..................................................................................... page 61 Housing and Residence Life .............................................................................................. page 62 Campus Dining Services..................................................................................................... page 64 Auxiliary Services............................................................................................................... page 65 University Police ................................................................................................................ page 66 Center for International Programs ..................................................................................... page 69 Library ................................................................................................................................ page 69 Instructional Support Services ........................................................................................... page 70 Student Organizations ........................................................................................................ page 70 Montgomery Campus Information .................................................................................... page 83 Dean’s Message ................................................................................................................. page 84 Important Numbers ............................................................................................................ page 85 General Information and Services ..................................................................................... page 86 Dothan Campus Information.............................................................................................. page 93 Important Numbers ............................................................................................................ page 94 Offices and Services .......................................................................................................... page 94 General Information ........................................................................................................... page 96 Clubs and Organizations .................................................................................................... page 97 Phenix City Campus Information .................................................................................... page 101 Important Numbers ........................................................................................................... page 102 Offices and Services ......................................................................................................... page 102 University College Information ......................................................................................... page 105 Important Numbers ........................................................................................................... page 106 Student Planner .................................................................................................................. page 111 3 01Troy_2006-07_Handbook.pmd3 5/22/06, 11:00 AM Troy University Chancellor’s Message... It is my pleasure to welcome you to Troy University. Whether you are a recent high school graduate on the threshold of your college career or a working adult earning a graduate degree to enhance your worth in the marketplace, I believe you will find your Troy University experience exciting and rewarding. Our university is internationally known for providing an outstanding academic program supported by excellent student services, the combination of which ensures the best value for your tuition dollar. We also pride ourselves in a personal approach. We know our students by name and not by number. As you begin your journey at our university, I encourage you to get involved in some aspect of student life. The research is clear on this point: involved students simply perform better academically than those who do not get engaged in some of the outlets for social and professional growth we offer. Regardless of which TROY campus in the United States or overseas you attend, I encourage you to follow and support our Trojan athletic teams as they compete at the NCAA Division I-A level. In closing, let me express my personal thanks that you have chosen Troy University. I