2019-2020 STUDENT Handbook Monmouth University Academic Calendar 2019–2020 2019 FALL SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN (8:30 a.m.) ............................................................................Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Late Registration or Program Changes ...................Tuesday, September 3 to Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Leave of Absence Deadline ...........................................................................Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Fall Holiday (for non-weekend classes) ............................ Saturday, October 5 to Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade .............................................................Thursday, October 31, 2019 Graduation Applications Due for January 2020 ...................................................Friday, November 1, 2019 Thanksgiving Recess ...........................................Wednesday, November 27 to Sunday, December 1, 2019 CLASSES END ..................................................................................................Monday, December 9, 2019 Reading Day ..................................................................................................Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Final Examination Period ..................................Wednesday, December 11 to Tuesday, December 17, 2019 2020 SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN (8:30 a.m.) ..............................................................................Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Late Registration or Program Changes ..........................Tuesday, January 21 to Tuesday, January 28, 2020 Leave of Absence Deadline ............................................................................... Tuesday, January 28, 2020 May 2020 Graduation Applications Deadline ...........................................................Sunday, March 1, 2020 Spring Recess. ....................................................................Saturday, March 14 to Friday, March 20, 2020 Academic Advising and Priority/Early Registration for Summer, Fall, and Spring ........................................................... Thursday, April 2 to Friday, April 17, 2020 Last Day to Withdraw with “W” Grade ....................................................................Thursday, April 9, 2020 CLASSES END .........................................................................................................Monday, April 27, 2020 Reading Day ...........................................................................................................Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Final Examination Period ......................................................Wednesday, April 29 to Tuesday, May 5, 2020 UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT .................................................................Wednesday, May 13, 2020 GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT ............................................................................... Thursday, May 14, 2020 * Grades will be posted on WEBstudent approximately two days after the Office of Registration and Records has received all grades. The Student Handbook 2019–2020 CONTENTS Campus Contacts Important Phone Numbers ...........................................................p. 5–7 University Administration ..............................................................p. 8 Where to Find the Answer. ...........................................................p. 9–10 Campus Services ............................................................................p. 11 Clubs and Organizations ..............................................................p. 39 Policies University Policies ........................................................................p. 73 Residential Life .............................................................................p. 131 Student Code of Conduct ............................................................p. 136 Index ...................................................................................................p. 151 Campus and Area Map..............................................Inside back cover Monmouth University supports equal opportunity in recruitment, admissions, educational programs, and employment practices and complies with all major federal and state laws and executive orders requiring equal opportunity and/or affirmative action. 1 Keep Connected Names and Addresses Telephone and Email MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Monmouth University is an independent, comprehensive institution of higher education committed to excellence and integrity in teaching, scholarship, and service. Through its offerings in liberal arts, science, and professional programs, Monmouth University educates and prepares students to realize their potential as leaders and to become engaged citizens in a diverse and increasingly interdependent world. 2 monmouth.edu/studenthandbook CAMPUS Contacts DEPARTMENTS OFFICES PROGRAMS Where do you turn when you have a question about Monmouth University? These listings will help you find the information you are looking for. Important Phone Numbers p. 5–7 University Administration p. 8 Where to Find the Answer p. 9–10 CAMPUS CONTACTS 3 Emergency Information Line Call this pre-recorded message during any season to hear if classes are cancelled or to hear if the University is closed. 732-263-5900 In an effort to keep all members of the Monmouth University community apprised of the latest school closings and important emergency information, community members are required to visit notify.monmouth.edu and register for the Monmouth University Emergency Notification System. 4 monmouth.edu/studenthandbook Important Phone Numbers In an emergency situation the campus police can be contacted 24 HOURS A DAY: 732-571-4444 Crisis or Emergency Phone Numbers If you are on campus and have a problem or are in need of help, you may call one of the following: Campus Police ........................................................ 732-571-4444 Counseling and Psychological Services ............ 732-571-7517 First Year Advising ............................................... 732-263-5868 Health Services ..................................................... 732-571-3464 Center for Student Success (CSS) ........................ 732-571-3487 Residential Life ..................................................... 732-571-3465 Student Center Information Desk ....................... 732-571-4419 Division of Student Life ....................................... 732-571-3417 CAMPUS CONTACTS 5 Other Off-Campus Help Hotlines 180 Turning Lives Around Disabilities (County Office) (Women’s Center of Monmouth County) 732-431-7450 732-264-4111, 888-843-9262 Mental Health & Addiction Substance Abuse 732-431-6451 844-276-2777 Gamblers Anonymous Birthright 855-222-5542 800-550-4900, 732-747-7600 Narcotics Anonymous Consumer Affairs 800-992-0401 732-431-7900 Planned Parenthood Suicide Prevention/Jersey Shore 732-842-9300 University Medical Center Substance Abuse Services 732-776-2325 Long Branch Crisis Intervention/ 732-571-6511 Monmouth Medical Center Women’s Referral (Crisis Services) 732-923-6999 800-322-8092 6 monmouth.edu/studenthandbook Campus Phone Numbers ACADEMIC OFFICES ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Accounting ......................... 732-571-7535 Athletics .............................. 732-571-3415 Anthropology ...................... 732-571-3440 Bursar ................................. 732-571-3454 Art and Design ................... 732-571-3428 Cashier’s Office .................. 732-571-7540 Biology ............................... 732-571-3429 Center for Student Business Administration ..... 732-571-3430 Success .......................... 732-571-3487 Chemistry ........................... 732-571-3436 Career Services .................. 732-571-3471 Communication .................. 732-571-3449 Counseling and Psychological Computer Science ............. 732-571-7501 Services .......................... 732-571-7517 Criminal Justice .................. 732-571-3448 Disability Services .............. 732-571-3460 Curriculum & Instruction..... 732-571-4417 EOF ..................................... 732-571-3462 Economics/Finance ............ 732-263-5531 Financial Aid ....................... 732-571-3463 Education ........................... 732-571-7518 First Year Advising ............. 732-263-5868 English ................................ 732-571-3439 Fitness Center .................... 732-263-5855 History ................................ 732-571-3440 Fraternity and Sorority Life .................... 732-571-3586 Interdisciplinary Studies ..... 732-263-5678 Global Education ................ 732-923-4768 Management and Decision Science ............ 732-571-3431 Health Center ..................... 732-571-3464 Marketing and Honors School.................... 732-263-5308 International Business .... 732-571-3431 ID Center ............................ 732-263-5665 Mathematics ....................... 732-571-4461 Intramurals/Recreation ....... 732-263-5187 MBA Program ..................... 732-571-3434 Judicial Affairs. ................... 732-263-5218 Music/Theatre .................... 732-571-3442 Library ................................ 732-571-3450 Nursing and Math Learning Center ........ 732-263-5305 Health Studies ................ 732-571-3443 Off-Campus and Commuter Philosophy, Religion and Services .......................... 732-263-5651 Interdisciplinary Studies . 732-263-5501 Police/Emergency .............. 732-571-4444 Physical Education ............. 732-571-5824 Registrar ............................. 732-571-3477 Physics ..............................