STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-2020 rnnlMETHODIST llll.llUNIVERSITY [ Engage. Enrich. Empower.] 2019-2020 Student Handbook METHODIST UNIVERSITY 5400 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311-1420 800.488.7110 910.630.7000 www.methodist.edu INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2019-2020 Academic Year Calendar… .......................... 3 The Division of Student Affairs Department Phone Numbers. ......................................... 9 Letter from the President ................................................. 10 Vision Statement ........................................................... 54 Letter from the Dean of Students. .................................. 10 Mission Statement… ....................................................... 54 Letter from the SGA President. ......................................11 Career Services… ........................................................... 54 The University Seal… ..................................................... 12 Center for Personal Development… ............................. 54 Alma Mater… ................................................................... 12 Dining Services… ............................................................ 55 Methodist University Mission Statement…................... 12 Student Health Services… ............................................. 56 Student Handbook Review Committee. ....................... 13 Student Health Immunizations and Insurance… ......... 57 Housing and Residence Life… .................................... 58 Methodist University Policies and Procedures *Residence Hall Expectations… ............................... 58 Animals of University Property…………………………14 *The Roommates’ Bill of Rights…............................. 60 Bomb Policy Statement… ............................................... 14 *Residence Hall Policies and Procedures… ........... 60 Active Shooter on Campus, Awareness and Education ....... 15 *Residential Services and Opportunities… ............. 66 Demonstration and Peaceful Assembly… .................. 15 *Room Entry and Search Procedures…………………67 Fund Raising Policy… .................................................... 16 International Programs Office (IPO)/Int’l Students… .. 69 Guidelines for Social Media Use ................................... 17 International Students Health Insurance Policy…....... 70 Honor Code… ................................................................. 19 Office of Multicultural Affairs… ...................................... 70 Ownership of Intellectual Property…............................. 21 Public Safety Services… ................................................ 71 Policy on Use of Personal Cars. .................................... 22 *Parking Regulations… .............................................. 73 Policy Regarding Disruptive Classroom Behavior.…. 22 *Miscellaneous Regulations… ................................... 75 Poster and Flyer Policy… ............................................... 23 Student Involvement Center… .......................................77 Social Relations Policy… ................................................ 23 * 2018-2019 Clubs, Organizations and Honor Societies…. 79 Statement on Sexual Harassment ................................ 23 *Fraternity and Sorority Life ....................................... 79 ................................. Student Grievance Procedures… 24 *Student Center Reservations and Scheduling.….. 80 Student Travel Policy… .................................................. 25 Campus Recreation and Intramural Program. ........ 81 Students Rights, Privileges, and Responsibilities.…. 25 Students Government Association Constitution… ....... 82 Trespassing on University Property……………………28 Unmanned Aircraft Systems…………………………....28 The Student Conduct Process Methodist University Programs and Services Introduction ………………………………………………83 Administrative Cabinet…………………………………..29 Student Code of Conduct… ........................................... 85 Business Services… ...................................................... 31 Alcohol Policy… ............................................................... 85 Computers at Methodist University… .......................... 33 Drug Policy… ................................................................... 86 Cultural Events… ............................................................. 42 Tobacco Policy… ............................................................. 87 Disability/Accessibility Resources… .............................42 Resources for Help…...................................................... 87 Financial Aid Services… ................................................. 43 NC Sanctions for Drug and Alcohol Violations ............ 88 Intercollegiate Athletics… ............................................... 44 Federal Trafficking Penalties for Schedules I,II,III,IV &V ........ 89 Library Services… ........................................................... 45 Federal Trafficking Penalties for Marijuana, etc …… 90 Methodist University Journey… ..................................... 47 Other Violations. ............................................................. 90 Lura S. Tally Center for Leadership Development…. 47 Conduct System……………………………………….. 96 The Center for Community Engagement… ............. 48 Hearing Bodies………………………………………… 97 The Center for Global Education… ............................ 48 Appeals…………………………………………………. 98 The Center for Research and Creativity ...................... 49 Appeal Bodies…………………………………………..98 Postal Services…............................................................. 50 Sanctions……………………………………………… .99 Religious Life… ................................................................ 50 Student Publicity Services… .......................................... 50 Student Store Services…………………… ................ ...51 Whom to Call when you don’t know whom to call..101 Study Abroad… ........................................................... …52 Tutoring Services and Testing… ................................ ...53 Use of Campus Facilities ........................................... …53 2 The 2019-2020 Academic Year At the discretion of the University, changes may be made to the following. Fall 2019 August Monday 12 New Faculty orientation begins Wednesday 14 August Faculty Meeting Thursday 15 Faculty Workshop Thursday-Saturday 15-17 New Student Orientation Saturday 17 Returning students arrive Monday 19 Classes Begin; Drop/Add Period begins Friday 23 Opening Convocation at 11:00 a.m. Monday 26 Academic Advisor Consultation at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday 27 Last day to ADD a class or DROP a class without record September Monday 2 Labor Day Holiday (no classes) Monday 16 Last day to submit "Intent to Graduate" forms for May 2020 graduation October Friday 11 Midterm grades due in the Office of the Registrar by 5:00 p.m. Fall X-Term for Experiential Learning Opportunities including Study Saturday-Tuesday 12-15 Abroad Monday-Tuesday 14-15 Fall Break Monday-Friday 21-25 Advising Week Monday 21 Academic Advisor Consultation at 11:00 a.m. Evening Student Early Registration Begins Monday 28 Senior Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. Tuesday 29 Junior Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. Wednesday 30 Sophomore Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. Thursday 31 Freshman Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. November Friday 1 Evening-to-Day Registration begins at 7 a.m. Friday - Saturday 1-2 Homecoming & Family Weekend Monday 11 Veterans Day Holiday (no class) Monday 11 Evening Course Registration for Day Students begins at 7 a.m. Monday 18 Last day to drop a class with WP or WF Wednesday-Sunday 27-Dec 1 Thanksgiving Holiday December 3 Wednesday 4 Last day of classes Thursday-Thursday 5-12 Final Examinations Monday 9 Senior grades due to the Registrar by 1:00 p.m. Saturday 14 Commencement Ceremony Monday 16 Final grades due Dec. 13-Jan. Winter X-Term for Experiential Learning Opportunities including Study Semester Break 5 Abroad MU at Night Autumn Term I Monday Aug. 19 Classes begin Friday Aug. 23 Last day to add/drop without record (Evening) Friday Aug. 30 Last day to add/drop without record (Weekend) Monday-Tuesday Sept. 2-3 Labor Day Holiday Friday Oct. 4 Last day to WP/WF Wednesday-Friday Oct. 9-11 Final Exams Monday Oct. 14 Final Grades Due MU at Night Autumn Term II Monday Oct. 21 Classes begin Evening Student Early Registration begins Friday Oct. 25 Last day to add/drop without record (Evening) Friday Nov. 1 Last day to add/drop without record (Weekend) Evening-to-Day Early Registration begins Monday Nov. 11 Veterans Day Holiday Nov. 27-Dec. Wednesday-Sunday Thanksgiving Holiday 1 Friday Dec. 6 Last day to WP/WF Monday Dec. 9 Senior Grades Due Wednesday-Friday Dec. 11-13 Final Exams Saturday Dec. 14 Commencement Ceremony Monday Dec. 16 Final Grades Due MU e-Learning Autumn Term Monday Aug. 19 Classes begin Tuesday Aug. 27 Last day to add/drop without record Monday Sept. 2 Labor Day Holiday Monday-Tuesday Oct. 14-15 Fall Break Monday Nov. 11 Veterans Day Holiday Monday Nov. 18 Last day to WP/WF Wednesday-Sunday Nov. 27-Dec.1 Thanksgiving Holiday 4 Wednesday Dec. 4 Last day of class Thursday-Thursday Dec. 5-12 Final Exams Monday Dec. 9 Senior grades Due Saturday Dec. 14 Commencement Ceremony Monday Dec. 16 Final Grades Due Spring 2020 January Sunday 5 Students arrive/Orientation Monday 6 All Classes and Drop/Add Period begin Friday 10 Advisor Meeting at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday 14 Last day to ADD a class or DROP a class without record Monday 20 Martin Luther King Day