Rosemont College Student Handbook and Code of Conduct 2019-2020 Effective August 5, 2019 Updated Summer 2019 1 Table of Contents Statement of Jurisdiction and Applicability ................................................................................. 7 Letter from the Dean of Students ................................................................................................. 8 General Information ...................................................................................................................... 9 Rosemont College Mission Statement ......................................................................................... 9 History of Rosemont College .................................................................................................... 10 Symbols of Rosemont College .................................................................................................. 11 Alma Mater ............................................................................................................................ 11 College Colors ....................................................................................................................... 11 The College Seal .................................................................................................................... 11 The Rosemont College Ring .................................................................................................. 11 School Mascot........................................................................................................................ 12 Rosemont College Traditional Events ....................................................................................... 12 Orientation ............................................................................................................................. 12 Cap & Gown Ceremony ........................................................................................................ 12 Welcome Picnic ..................................................................................................................... 12 All-College Convocation ....................................................................................................... 12 Family Weekend .................................................................................................................... 12 Oktoberfest............................................................................................................................. 12 Thanksgiving Celebration ...................................................................................................... 12 Holiday Evening Featuring Penny Toss ................................................................................ 13 Finals Breakfast ..................................................................................................................... 13 Martin Luther King Day Observances ................................................................................... 13 Formal .................................................................................................................................... 13 100 Days Party ....................................................................................................................... 13 Jest & Gesture Major Production........................................................................................... 13 Academic Honors Day ........................................................................................................... 13 Spring Reception.................................................................................................................... 13 Junior Class Blessing ............................................................................................................. 13 Multicultural Festival ............................................................................................................. 13 Founders’ Week ..................................................................................................................... 14 Athletic Banquet .................................................................................................................... 14 Reading Day Picnic ............................................................................................................... 14 Senior Week ........................................................................................................................... 14 Commencement ..................................................................................................................... 14 Alumni Reunion Weekend..................................................................................................... 14 Theme for the Year .................................................................................................................... 14 Mission Activities ...................................................................................................................... 14 System of College Governance ................................................................................................. 15 Student Life Committee of the Board of Trustees ................................................................. 15 Student Participation in College Governance ........................................................................ 15 The Alumni Association ............................................................................................................ 15 Administrative Directory ............................................................................................................ 16 Business Hours and Telephone Service..................................................................................... 16 Office of Student Life .................................................................................................................. 17 Office of Student Life Mission Statement ................................................................................. 17 Education Records/Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act ................................................. 17 Updated Summer 2019 2 Withdrawal/Dismissal ............................................................................................................... 18 Medical Withdrawal Procedure ............................................................................................. 18 Academic Withdrawal from the College ............................................................................... 18 Leave of Absence................................................................................................................... 18 Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program (DAAPP) .................................................................... 19 College Resources and Services ................................................................................................. 27 Campus Mail ............................................................................................................................. 27 Campus Ministry ....................................................................................................................... 27 Office of Experiential Opportunities and Post Graduate Success ............................................. 28 Counseling Center ..................................................................................................................... 29 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................. 29 Verification Policy ................................................................................................................. 30 Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................................................................................ 30 Return of Title IV Funds Policy ............................................................................................ 31 Federal and State Financial Aid Programs ............................................................................ 32 Rosemont Merit Scholarships and Grants ............................................................................. 32 Dining Services ......................................................................................................................... 34 Rosemont College Department of Information Technology ..................................................... 35 The iWay................................................................................................................................ 35 Office 365 .............................................................................................................................. 35 Rosemont College Online ...................................................................................................... 35 E2Campus .............................................................................................................................. 36 Media Services ....................................................................................................................... 36 Social Networking Policy ...................................................................................................... 36 Social Networking Rules ....................................................................................................... 36 Social Networking Guidelines ..............................................................................................