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GUTENBERG COLLEGE Student Handbook 1883 University Street, Eugene, OR 97403 541-683-5141 (Telephone) [email protected] • gutenberg.edu (Rev. /10/2020) TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO GUTENBERG COLLEGE ............................................................................. 4 Freshman Orientation.......................................................................................................... 4 Institutional Directory ......................................................................................................... 4 Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................. 4 Gutenberg College Faculty ................................................................................................. 4 SECTION ONE: ABOUT GUTENBERG .................................................................................. 5 1. Gutenberg’s Authorization to Grant Degrees .......................................................... 5 2. Gutenberg’s Accreditation Status ............................................................................ 5 3. Gutenberg’s Name .................................................................................................. 5 4. Gutenberg College’s Mission Statement ................................................................. 6 5. Biblical Foundation Statement ................................................................................ 6 6. The Goal of Education at Gutenberg College ......................................................... 6 7. Student Assessment of the College ......................................................................... 7 SECTION TWO: ACADEMICS ................................................................................................ 9 1. Student Status.......................................................................................................... 9 2. Degree Requirements ............................................................................................ 10 3. Academic Standing ............................................................................................... 10 4. Evaluating Academic Progress ..............................................................................11 5. Course Deviations ................................................................................................. 14 6. Time in Class ........................................................................................................ 16 7. Attendance ............................................................................................................ 16 8. Right to Academic Work ....................................................................................... 17 9. Syllabi ................................................................................................................... 17 10. Study Abroad ........................................................................................................ 17 SECTION THREE: BUSINESS AFFAIRS .............................................................................. 18 1. Tuition & Fees ...................................................................................................... 18 2. Financial Aid ......................................................................................................... 20 3. Registration ........................................................................................................... 23 4. Certifying Enrollment ........................................................................................... 24 5. Records & Right to Privacy .................................................................................. 24 6. Withdrawal from the College ................................................................................ 25 7. Transferring Credits .............................................................................................. 26 8. Transcripts ............................................................................................................. 27 9. Diploma Replacement ........................................................................................... 27 SECTION FOUR: STUDENT LIFE ......................................................................................... 28 1. Student Services .................................................................................................... 28 2. Library Services .................................................................................................... 29 3. Student Events and Extracurricular Activities ...................................................... 33 4. Student Mission and Service Opportunities .......................................................... 34 5. Government of Students ....................................................................................... 36 6. Conduct of Students .............................................................................................. 36 7. Grievances/Complaints ......................................................................................... 39 8. Disability Policies ................................................................................................. 39 Gutenberg College Student Handbook (Rev. 10/2020), page 2 9. Employment .......................................................................................................... 40 10. Married Students ................................................................................................... 40 11. After Graduation ................................................................................................... 40 SECTION FIVE: CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONS & POLICIES ..................................... 42 1. Campus ................................................................................................................. 42 2. Common Spaces.................................................................................................... 42 3. Housing for Students/Residence Program ............................................................ 44 4. Parking .................................................................................................................. 45 5. Communication Services ...................................................................................... 45 6. Copy Machine ....................................................................................................... 47 7. Campus Security ................................................................................................... 47 8. Fire Safety ............................................................................................................. 48 9. Active Shooter ...................................................................................................... 50 10. Extreme Winter Weather ....................................................................................... 51 SECTION SIX: COMMUNITY RESOURCES & RECREATION ....................................... 52 1. Bookstores............................................................................................................. 52 2. City of Eugene & Environs ................................................................................... 52 3. Oregon Points of Interest ...................................................................................... 53 4. University of Oregon ............................................................................................ 53 SECTION SEVEN: BIBLICAL FOUNDATION STATEMENT ........................................... 55 Gutenberg College Biblical Foundation Statement .......................................................... 55 Note: The masculine pronoun is used generically throughout this document. Gutenberg College Student Handbook (Rev. 10/2020), page 3 WELCOME TO GUTENBERG COLLEGE As a student, you are an important part of the Gutenberg family, and we are pleased to have you with us. The student body of Gutenberg College is small, and therefore every student plays a key role in the life of the college. The faculty feel a great sense of responsibility toward you, and we ask you to be diligent and responsible. At Gutenberg College education is a cooperative enterprise; students and faculty seek to learn and to help each other learn. The faculty and staff of Gutenberg College are committed to making your educational experience as valuable and meaningful as possible. We are very pleased to have you as part of our community. This handbook is designed to help you with the “nuts and bolts” of being a student at Gutenberg College. You will find more resources and information about the college on its website: gutenberg.edu. Freshman Orientation The week prior to the beginning of fall classes, or a portion thereof, has been designed to prepare students for the months ahead. Activities during the week are designed to orient students to the environment, the people, and the educational philosophy of Gutenberg College. Students will become acquainted with the faculty, their fellow students, the Gutenberg College facilities, and the University of Oregon campus. Attending Freshman Orientation is required. Institutional Directory At the beginning of each school year, every student will be given an Institutional Directory that includes contact information for members of the board of governors, staff, faculty, students, and residents of Gutenberg College. Academic Calendar A current Academic