FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY Student Handbook 2021-2022 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS (Area Code is 843) Academic Affairs (Provost) . 661-1281 Academic Divisions College of Liberal Arts . 661-1286 School of Business . 661-1419 School of Education . 661-1460 School of Health Sciences . 661-1690 Accounting Office . 661-1120 Admissions Office . 661-1231 Alumni Affairs . 661-1228 Athletics . 661-1240 Bookstore . 661-1345 Campus Technology . 661-1335 Cashier’s Office . 661-1596 Center for Academic Success and Advisement . 661-1400 Career Development . 661-1676 Tutoring Center . 661-1675 Writing Center . 661-1528 Counseling and Testing . 661-1840 Dean of Students . 661-1182 Financial Assistance . 661-1190 FMU Main Number . 661-1362 Graduate Programs Office . 661-1284 Griffin Athletic Complex . 661-1240 Health Services . 661-1844 Honors Program . 661-1371 Housing and Residence Life . 661-1330 Library . 661-1300 Mail Room . 661-1337 Orientation . 661-1563 President’s Office . 661-1210 Registrar . 661-1175 Student Life Office . 661-1182 University Communications . 661-1220 Emergency - Campus Police . 661-1109 Please consult the Campus Directory for additional telephone numbers and information . Campus Directories are available in University housing for residential students and in the University Center for non-residential students . - 2 - Francis Marion University Student Handbook 2021-2022 ATTENTION INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES Effort will be made to ensure that programs and classes will be accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance relating to a disability, please contact the Office of Counseling and Testing (843-661-1840) at least 10 days prior to the beginning of the semester. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Francis Marion University follows all federal and state laws banning discrimination in public institutions of higher learning. Francis Marion adheres to all Title IX policies, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law. General questions regarding Title IX can be directed to the Office of Civil Rights (www.ed.gov/ocr). Specific questions may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]). DISCLAIMER New policies and protocols maybe adopted, or existing procedures tightened and/or relaxed as COVID or other conditions dictates. - 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS . 2 Telephone Services . 55 WELCOME LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR Student Payroll Services . 55 STUDENT LIFE . 5 University Communications . 55 WELCOME FROM THE SGA PRESIDENT . 5 FMU HONOR CODE . 56 CALENDAR . 6 Statement of Honor . 56 ABOUT FMU . 8 Academic Conduct . 57 The University . 8 Student Conduct . 58 Alma Mater . 8 UNIVERSITY POLICIES . 66 University Seal . 8 Discrimination, Harassment, & Retaliation . 66 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS . 9 Hazing Policy . 66 ACADEMIC SERVICES . 10 Grade Change Policy . 66 Admissions . 10 Grade Appeals Policy . 67 Residency Requirements . 10 English Language Proficiency . 68 Orientation . 10 Demonstrations Policy . 68 Registrar . 10 Student Room Entry Policy . 68 Veterans’ Affairs . 13 Literature Distribution Policy . 70 University Life . 13 Political Activity Policy . 71 FINANCIAL & BUSINESS SERVICES . 13. Electronic Communication . 71 Accounting/Cashier . 13 Requests to Report to an Administrative Office . 71 ATHLETICS . 14 Access To Campus . 71 STUDENT SERVICES . 15 Solicitation Policy . 72 Student Life . 15 Smoking Policy . 72 Dean of Students Office . 15 Alcohol And Other Drug Policy Summary . 72 Campus Recreation Services . 15 Sexual Harassment . 76 University Center and Recreation Facilities . 15 Student Evaluation of Course/Instructor . 77 Counseling and Testing . 17 Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness . 77 Residence Life . 19 Definition of Terms . 78 Student Engagement . 28 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT (TITLE IX) POLICIES AND Solicitation on Campus by Student Organizations . 36 PROCEDURES . 78 Student Health Services . 36 Policies and Procedures . 78 Student Ombudsman . 37 Scope of Policy . 78 Student Government Association . 37 FMU Title IX Coordinator and Title IX Council . 79 Opportunities for Involvement . 37 Procedures Following Act of Misconduct . 79 INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES . 38 Filing a Sexual Misconduct Complaint . 80 Campus Technology . 38 Appendix . 83 Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) . 39 CAMPUS BUILDING DIRECTORY . 85 Library . 39 INDEX . 87 FMU (ID) Card . 39 Media Center . 40 Math Resource Center . 41 Career Development . 41 Center for Academic Success and Advisement (CASA) . 41 Tutoring Center . 41 Writing Center . 42 SUPPORT SERVICES & RESOURCES . 42 Dining Services . 42 The Grille . 42 Financial Services . 42 Crisis Communication Procedures . 42 Campus Alert Siren System . 43 Campus Police . 43 Laundry . 54 Vending Machines . 55 Patriot Bookstore . 55 - 4 - WELCOME FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT LIFE Dear Students: responsive and available to our resident and commuter student populations, as we work to provide for co-curricular activities, I am excited to welcome you – our raise student engagement, and offer enrichening, educational, and incoming and returning students entertaining events that will enhance the culture and public life of – to Francis Marion University’s our campus community . 2021-2022 academic year . While we all work to cope with the Here at Francis Marion University we want you to dream, explore, COVID-19 outbreak, our campus and discover, for your college experience will be what you make it community is energized by your and your opportunities will only be limited by the limits you place arrival as we prepare for what on yourself . promises to be a safe, productive, and successful year . As you Make it a Great Year! familiarize or reacquaint yourself with campus, please review and consult the FMU Student Handbook if you have any question or concerns . For additional assistance, you are always welcome to drop into your Office of Student Life . We hope you will embrace the many educational opportunities and learning experiences that Christopher M . Kennedy, Ph .D . await you here at Francis Marion University . Vice President for Student Life Professor of History The Office of Student Life encourages you to make the most of your time here at FMU . We are here to support you every step of the way . We are not only passionate about your education, but we care deeply about our campus community and are committed to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion . We are WELCOME FROM THE SGA PRESIDENT Greetings Fellow FMU Patriots, and urgency . My name is Alfonso Leggette, My primary goal as your SGA President is to foster many know me as A .J . I will be leadership, interpersonal, and personal skill development serving as your SGA President opportunities for all students throughout the Francis Marion for the 2021 – 2022 academic campus community . SGA hosts a variety of events, activities, year . On behalf of the Student and initiatives that I encourage all students to take advantage of Government Association, I am throughout the academic year . excited to welcome you to our FMU family . With Patriot Pride and Honor, As your SGA President, it is both my pleasure and privilege to work alongside the various departments of Francis Marion University to represent advocate on behalf of our student body . It is the goal of the Student Government to lead by example while upholding the legacy and standards of the organization and university . I am committed to represent the Alfonso “AJ” Leggette student body of Francis Marion with the utmost integrity, respect, Student Government Association President - 5 - UNIVERSITY CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER, 2021 continuing students March 24-Aug . 11 Pre-registration for Fall for currently Jan . 10 Orientation and Registration for Spring enrolled students . Early July Fall fees semester for new and continuing students; available online payment is due at the time of registration Aug . 12 Final date for pre-registered students Jan . 11 Spring classes begin to pay fees for Fall; Jan . 11-14 Late Registration; Drop/Add Period Final payment for Fall housing due Jan . 17 Martin Luther King Jr . Holiday; Aug . 12-23 Continuous Registration for Fall University Closed Semester for currently enrolled students; Jan . 21 Deadline for new students to have FMU Card payment due at the time of registration made (Rogers Library); late charge after this Aug . 19-22 Housing open for new and continuing students date Aug . 23 Registration for new and continuing Feb . 25 Midterm students March 1 Last day to apply for graduation for Aug . 23 Fall classes begin with 4:30 p .m . classes Spring Semester Aug . 24-27 Late Registration Drop/Add Period March 4 Last day to withdraw from a course without Aug . 27 First Friday Festival academic penalty Sept . 6 Labor Day, University closed March 14-18 Spring Break Sept . 17 Deadline for students to have FMU March 21 Classes resume Card made (Rogers Library); March 23-April 1 Advising Period and Priority Pre-Registration— Late charge after this date Fall semester and summer terms Oct . 1 Last day to apply for graduation for March 25 Priority deadline for housing applications and Fall Semester reservation fees for Fall Semester Oct . 8 Midterm April 13 Last day to withdraw from an undergraduate Oct . 11-12 Fall Break; No Classes course Oct . 15 Midterm grades due for first time April 25 Spring classes end freshmen April 26 Reading Day Oct . 22 Last day to withdraw from a course April 27-May 3 Final Exams without academic.