FAIRFIELDFAIRFIELD UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY 2014-2015 STUDENT HANDBOOK Office of the Dean of Students FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW | COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS AND NOTIFICATIONS STUDENT RESOURCES | POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | STUDENT CONDUCT CODE RESIDENTIAL GUIDELINES | CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Table of Contents 1 This handbook contains many of the policies and procedures for students at Fairfield University . Message to Students . 8 In addition, this handbook contains information about Fairfield’s history, mission, and culture, as well as a number of the services and resources which are available to students . Fairfield University Overview Mission . 9 The policies contained in this handbook are applicable to all students – undergraduate, graduate, Fairfield University Overview . 10 and part-time – of Fairfield University, and students are responsible for being aware of these Diversity Vision Statement . 10 policies and following them accordingly . The student conduct code applies to students both on Seal of the University . 10 and off campus, as responsible behavior is expected of Fairfield students wherever they may be . Motto of the University . 11 Enrollment at Fairfield University implies acceptance of these policies and procedures and makes Patron Saint . 11 them binding on all Fairfield students . Color . 11 Nickname/Mascot . 11 The provisions of this handbook are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Alma Mater . .11 . Fairfield University and its students . The University reserves the right to change any provision or Fight Songs . 11 requirement at any time . Any such revisions will be posted to the online version of the Student Presidents of Fairfield University . 12 Handbook located at www .fairfield .edu/studenthandbook . Jesuit Colleges and Universities . 12. Compliance Statements and Notifications Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act . 13 Web ResourceS: Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act . 13 Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) . 13. Graduation and Retention Rates . 13 Fairfield University . www .fairfield .edu Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) . 13 Fairfield Stags (athletics) . www.fairfieldstags.com Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act . .13 Non-Discrimination Statement . 13 My .Fairfield . .my . .Fairfield .edu Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Annual Notice . 14 StagCard Online Office . www.stagcardonline.com Financial Aid Policies . 15 Bookstore . www.fairfield.edu/bookstore Peer-to-Peer File Sharing . 15 Tuition and Fees . 15 Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard . www.arenaatharboryard.com Grievance Process Complaints . 15 Students 411 . www.fairfield.edu/students Student Resources Academic Policies and Resources . 17 Academic Support and Retention . 17 Selected PUbliCaTiONS OF POliCie S aNd PROCedURe S: Advancement - Fairfield Fund and Special Gifts . 17 Alumni Relations . 17 Publication PUBLISHED BY Arts and Culture . 18 Athletics . 18 Student Handbook Office of the Dean of Students Barone Campus Center . 19 ATM . 19 Undergraduate Catalog, Graduate Catalogs Office of the Academic Vice President Commuter Lounge . 19 College of Arts & Sciences Dining . 19 Dolan School of Business Food Service Meal Plan . 19 School of Nursing Game Room . 19 School of Engineering Information Desk . 19 Graduate School of Education & Allied Professions Mailroom . 19 StagCard Accountant Management Center (PHIL) . 20 Tuition and Fee Schedule Office of the University Bursar Stag Spirit Shop . 20 Bookstore . 20 Student-Athlete Handbook Departments of Athletics & Recreation Bursar . 20 Club Sports Manual Campus Ministry . 20 Career Planning Center . 21 Conference & Event Management . 21 Traffic and Parking Brochure Department of Public Safety Counseling & Psychological Services . 21 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents 3 Dining Services . 22 Dining Hall Access and Use . 36 Disability Support Services . 22 Electronic Devices . 36 Early Learning Center . 22 Emergency Notification System (StagAlert) . 36 Employment Opportunities . 22 Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy . 36 Facilities Management . 23 Policy Statement . 36 Financial Aid . 23 Discrimination . 36 Graduate Student Life . 23 Harassment . 37 Health Center . 23 Scope . 37 Information Technology Services . 24 Relationship with Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression . 37 ITS4U Technology Help Desk . 24 Prohibited Conduct . 37 Computer Labs . 24 Discrimination . 37 Personal Computers . 24 Harassment . 37 Levee . 25 Sexual Harassment . 38 Library . 25 Procedures for Resolution of Claims of Discrimination or Harassment . 38 Media Center and Campus Television . 25 Complaints of Discrimination or Harassment Against a Student, My .Fairfield Portal . 25 Student Group, or Student Organization . 38 Payroll Office . 25 Informal Complaint Procedure . 38 Public Safety . 25 Formal Complaint Procedure . 38 Quick Center for the Arts . 26 Complaints of Discrimination or Harassment Against the University, Recreation . 26 a Member of the Faculty, Staff, or Administration . ..