TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME Greetings from Dr. Hoyt and Ms. Bolden . .3-4 INTRODUCTION Mission Statement . .5 University Goals . .5 Bearkat . .5 School Seal. .5 School Logo. .6 School Colors. .6 Alma Mater . .6 Fight Song . .6 Motto . .6 ACADEMIC POLICIES/PROCEDURES Academic Grievances . .7 UNIVERSITY SERVICES Offi ce of the Vice President for Student Services . .10 Bookstore . .10 Bearkat OneCard . .11 Career Services . .13 Counseling Center . .14 Facilities Management. .14 Health Center . .15 IT@Sam. .21 Lowman Student Center . .22 Public Safety Services . .22 Recreational Sports . .23 Residence Life . .24 Sam Houston Memorial Museum . .25 Sam Houston Press and Copy Center . .26 Services for Students with Disabilities . .26 SH Dining Services . .27 Student Legal and Mediation Services . .28 Veterans Resource Center . .28 CAMPUS LIFE Athletics . .29 Dean of Students’ Offi ce . .30 Offi ce of Alumni Relations . .35 Student Activities. .35 Student Government Association. .37 Leadership Initiatives. .38 Policy For The Use of the Bearkat Plaza and LSC Mall . .38 DEAN OF STUDENTS’ POLICIES Alcoholic Beverage Distribution Policy . 40 Policy on Bikes, Skateboards, In-line Skates, etc . 41 Code of Student Conduct and Discipline. 42 Student Computer Use Policy . 50 Debts of Students . 51 Co-curricular Use of University Facilities. 52 General Provisions for Campus Activities. 54 Parades, Demonstrations, and Rallies . 59 Students with Disabilities . 60 Hazing Act . 61 Parking and Traffi c. 64 Posting and Distribution of Printed Materials . 64 Publications of Student Groups . 66 Student Organizations Policy. 66 Risk Management Guidelines . 75 Student Absence Notifi cation Policy . 77 Student Grievance Procedures . 77 RELATED UNIVERSITY POLICIES Protection of Intellectual Property. 78 Tobacco Policy. 78 Drug Free Work Place Policy. 78 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. 79 First Year Required Housing and Meal Plan Policy . 80 Prohibition of Weapons . 81 Concealed Carry Campus Policy . 82 Non-Discrimination Statement . 84 Racial Harassment Policy . 85 Title IX. 85 Sexual Misconduct Policy . 87 Student Resignation Policy . 88 Tuition Rebate for Certain Undergraduates . 89 Emergency Procedures Quick Reference. 90 STUDENT’S RIGHT TO KNOW AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT OF 1990 Student Right to Know. 92 Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics . 92 WELCOME Dear Students, It is with great pleasure that I welcome all new and returning students to Sam Houston State University, a great name in Texas education. We are honored you chose this university to continue your education. The year is fi lled with many new and exciting things for everyone. Those of you who are returning students are already aware of the many opportunities for learning, recreation, and enjoyment that SHSU has to offer. If you are a new student, I urge you to become familiar with the activities available to you and to take advantage of them. A very important part of your educational experience is being involved, so I hope you embrace that opportunity. I ask that you thoroughly read this handbook and become familiar with the various.