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Table of Contents Undergraduate Academic Policies Table of Contents Undergraduate Academic Policies ............................................................................................... 4 Graduate Academic Policies ........................................................................................................ 5 Pennoni Honors College ............................................................................................................... 7 Bookstores .................................................................................................................................... 11 Campus Engagement .................................................................................................................. 13 Office of Campus Activities .................................................................................................... 13 Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC) ........................................................ 15 Office of Commuter and Transfer Student Engagement .................................................... 16 Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life .................................................................................. 17 Office of New Student and Family Programs ....................................................................... 23 Office of Student Leadership Development and Traditions ............................................... 24 Student Center for Inclusion and Culture ................................................................................ 26 LGBTQA Student Center .......................................................................................................... 27 Complaint Resolution - Student Procedures ............................................................................ 27 Faculty, Academic Deans, School Directors, Program Directors or Department Heads, etc. ............................................................................................................................................. 27 Staff and Administrators ........................................................................................................ 28 Individual Students and Student Organizations .................................................................. 29 Counseling and Health ............................................................................................................... 29 Counseling Center ................................................................................................................... 29 Drexel Student Health Center ................................................................................................ 30 The C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Center for Alcohol, Other Drug and Health Education .................... 31 Health Related Policies ........................................................................................................... 31 Campus Dining ............................................................................................................................ 33 Office of Disability Resources .................................................................................................... 35 DragonCard ................................................................................................................................. 38 Events With Alcohol Policy ........................................................................................................ 41 Hazing Policy ............................................................................................................................... 43 University Housing /Residential Living .................................................................................... 47 Residential Policies and Procedures ...................................................................................... 50 Individual Room Policies ........................................................................................................ 53 Building Specific Policies and Information .......................................................................... 57 Administrative Sanctioning Policy ........................................................................................ 62 University Housing Policies .................................................................................................... 63 2-Year Residency Program .................................................................................................... 66 University Housing - 34th Street Residences ............................................................................ 66 Information Resources and Technology ................................................................................... 76 International Students and Scholars Services .......................................................................... 78 Libraries ....................................................................................................................................... 85 2 Ombuds ........................................................................................................................................ 87 Parking - University City Main Campus .................................................................................. 87 Photography for Official University Use .................................................................................. 88 Public Safety ................................................................................................................................ 88 Drexel University Police Department .................................................................................... 89 Security Services ..................................................................................................................... 89 Fire and Emergency Services ................................................................................................. 90 Reporting of Incidents ............................................................................................................ 91 Missing Student Reporting Procedure .................................................................................. 93 Campus Incidents - Dissemination of Information .............................................................. 93 Emergency Notification to the University Community ....................................................... 94 Important Contact Numbers ................................................................................................. 99 Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) ............................................................................ 100 Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy ............................................................................ 101 Spiritual and Religious Life ..................................................................................................... 102 Student Centers ......................................................................................................................... 104 Office of Student Affairs-Center City ..................................................................................... 105 Student Conduct and Community Standards - Student Conduct Policy ............................ 106 Section 1: General Information .......................................................................................... 106 Section 2: Code of Conduct ................................................................................................. 110 Section 3: Procedures .......................................................................................................... 128 Section 4: Rights ................................................................................................................... 133 Section 5: Conduct Board And Hearing Format .............................................................. 135 Section 6: Sanctions ............................................................................................................. 138 Section 7: Appeals ................................................................................................................ 141 Student Transportation ............................................................................................................ 143 Office of Veteran Student Services .......................................................................................... 145 3 Undergraduate Academic Policies The academic policies listed in alphabetical order below are provided to guide students’ decisions about their progress and performance. Most academic policies can be found on the Office of the Provost website, at drexel.edu/provost/policies. The academic policies are subject to change, and students will be responsible to comply with the most current policy found on its respective website. Please use web browsers Internet Explorer or Firefox for optimal viewing. Academic Standing • Evaluation • Probation, Dismissal, Appeal and Reinstatement Academic Transactions • Change of Curriculum and Status (CCS) • Closed Section Override • Course Add • Course Drop • Course Withdrawal • University Withdrawal • Academic Year • Academic Calendar • Religious Observances Degree Program • Accelerated Programs • Classes During Co-op • Dual Undergraduate Degrees • Graduate Courses Open to Undergraduate Day Students • Graduation Requirements • Dishonesty • Academic Misconduct • Cheating • Fabrication • Plagiarism • Withdrawal of a Degree Examinations • Credit by Examination, Final Examinations for
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