2014-2015 Adult and Graduate Studies Student Handbook Brenau University 500 Washington Street SE Gainesville, GA 30501 Available online: www.intranet.brenau.edu rev 7/2014 Adult and Graduate Studies Student Handbook Table of Contents Brenau University Mission Statement .................................................................................................................... 4 Mission - Institutional Operating Principles ................................................................................................... 4 Accreditation and Affiliation .................................................................................................................................. 5 Statement of Non-Discrimination ........................................................................................................................... 6 Introduction to Adult and Graduate Studies ........................................................................................................... 6 Purpose and Expectations ............................................................................................................................... 6 Curriculum and Degree Programs .................................................................................................................. 7 Organization and Structure ............................................................................................................................. 7 General Admissions Categories for Undergraduate Status ..................................................................................... 8 Readmission to Program ................................................................................................................................. 8 Prior Learning Assessment ............................................................................................................................. 8 General Admissions Categories for Graduate Status .............................................................................................. 9 Readmission to Program ................................................................................................................................. 9 Policy and Procedures ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Academic Advising ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Course Registration ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Add/Drop Procedure ..................................................................................................................................... 10 Leave of Absence ......................................................................................................................................... 11 Official Withdrawal from the University ...................................................................................................... 12 Administrative Withdrawal .......................................................................................................................... 12 Email Correspondence .................................................................................................................................. 12 Grades and Transcripts ................................................................................................................................. 13 Satisfactory Academic Progress ................................................................................................................... 14 Academic Integrity................................................................................................................................................ 15 HONOR CODE ............................................................................................................................................ 15 PLAGIARISM .............................................................................................................................................. 15 CHEATING .................................................................................................................................................. 15 SANCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 15 DISCIPLINARY RIGHTS ........................................................................................................................... 16 APPEALS PROCESS ................................................................................................................................... 16 Student’s Right to Privacy .................................................................................................................................... 16 Student Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................................ 17 Class Representative (optional) .................................................................................................................... 17 Learning Teams ............................................................................................................................................ 17 On Ground Class Sessions ............................................................................................................................ 18 Breaks and Technology ................................................................................................................................ 19 Make-Up Assignments ................................................................................................................................. 19 Graduation............................................................................................................................................................. 19 Graduation with Honors ............................................................................................................................... 19 Posthumous Degrees ..................................................................................................................................... 19 Tuition and Fees .................................................................................................................................................... 20 Refund Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 20 Financial Aid ......................................................................................................................................................... 20 rev 7/2014 General Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 20 Application Process ...................................................................................................................................... 21 State Student Aid .......................................................................................................................................... 21 Private Educational Loans ............................................................................................................................ 22 Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid ....................................................................................... 22 Professional Conduct and Safety .......................................................................................................................... 25 Firearms and Weapons Policy ...................................................................................................................... 25 Alcohol and Drug Abuse .............................................................................................................................. 26 Sexual Harassment ....................................................................................................................................... 26 Emergency Contact Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 27 Automobile and Parking Regulations ........................................................................................................... 27 Smoking Policy ............................................................................................................................................ 28 Children on Campus ..................................................................................................................................... 28 Inclement Weather Policy............................................................................................................................. 28 Emergency Cancellation of Classes .............................................................................................................. 29 Damage to Property and Facilities ................................................................................................................ 29 Fire Regulations ............................................................................................................................................ 29 Career Services ....................................................................................................................................................