STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018 This edition supersedes all previous editions. Compiled by the Office of The Vice President for Student Life. Campbell University, Inc. reserves the right to alter the terms and conditions of this handbook without prior notice. The University is Christian-oriented but not sectarian. Each year, many religious denominations and faiths are represented on campus. However, it is expected that all those who attend the University will be sympathetic to its stated purposes. Campbell, as a Baptist affiliated university, is committed to teaching students to think with Christian values as their basic guidelines. Accordingly, it is incumbent upon the University to provide its students with an honor code that, in its observance, makes more nearly possible an environment whereby the student can grow spiritually and morally, as well as intellectually. To perpetuate these Christian ideals and principles, it is the responsibility of each student to maintain a high standard of personal behavior. Thus, once a student matriculates at Campbell University, he/she should demonstrate a willingness to abide by the Honor Code while a member of the student body. Student Handbook The Student Handbook is published annually upon request and is also available on the University’s web site. It is reviewed and approved by the Administration and represents the official policies, regulations and procedures relating to student housing, student services, student conduct, and other important information related to the student body. The handbook also contains official policies related to Campus Safety. (When a student is admitted to Campbell University, the student becomes responsible for knowing and abiding by all rules and regulations of the University as published in the University Bulletin and the Student Handbook.) University policy is the responsibility of the Administrative structure, developed from the Board of Trustees through the University President and the Cabinet. Such policies as appear in the current edition of the handbook reflect approval by the Administration, up to and including the Board of Trustees as appropriate. Policy making and amending is by its nature a fluid process, on-going to secure institutional health; and as such, the most recently adopted or amended policies may not appear in previous or current University documents. New policy becomes effective from the point it is established. Should errors in this handbook lead to any inconsistency with the University Bulletin, the latter shall take precedence. 1 Welcome Letter from the Vice President for Student Life It is my joy to welcome you to Campbell University in Buies Creek for the extraordinary 2017-2018 academic year. If you are a first-time student, I am glad you have selected Campbell University for your education on a university campus of academic excellence. If you are a returning student, I thank you for continuing your pursuit of higher education at Campbell. You are now a member of the Campbell community and you will benefit from being a part of this community, the enrichment of the Campbell experience and making lifelong friendships. The year ahead will be filled with challenges and rewards that will enable you to meet the goals you have hopefully set for your education and academic growth. Campbell is a place you will grow, mature, embrace diversity, develop leadership skills, engage in community service, study, enjoy athletic events, participate in campus recreation, attend a movie or concert, and even have the opportunity to ride a camel. The many offices of Student Life are available to you throughout this academic year with services, resources and personnel to assist you on this academic endeavor and campus life experiences. I encourage you to contact us and allow us to support you. I hope you have a great year both in and out of the classroom! Dennis N. Bazemore Vice President for Student Life 2 Table of Contents Welcome Letter from the Vice President for Student Life ................... 2 Mission Statement ................................................................................ 7 Code of Honor ....................................................................................... 8 I. General Information............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Academic Calendar ............................................................................... 9 Address Maintenance ........................................................................... 9 The Camel Card ..................................................................................... 9 Obtaining a Camel Card ................................................................................................................................................ 10 Unused Funds ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Lost or Stolen Card ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Costs (Card Replacement, Fees, and Miscellaneous Charges) ...................................................................................... 10 Listing of Schools ................................................................................. 11 Packages to Students .......................................................................... 11 Post Office ........................................................................................... 11 Student Center .................................................................................... 11 II. Academic Conduct ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 Academic Conduct Statement of Principle ......................................... 12 Definition ............................................................................................ 12 Rationale ............................................................................................. 12 Faculty Actions and Student Sanctions ............................................... 13 Appeals related to Academic Misconduct .......................................... 13 Appeal of Suspension due to Academic Misconduct .......................... 13 Removal of Transcript Notation on Academic Misconduct ................ 13 General Academic Appeals ................................................................. 14 Undergraduate/Graduate Non-Academic Student Grievance Policy . 14 III. Campus Recreation .......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Aquatics Center ................................................................................... 15 Club Sports .......................................................................................... 15 Carter Gymnasium .............................................................................. 15 Fitness Classes ..................................................................................... 15 Carter Free Weight Center .................................................................. 15 Holding Fitness Center ........................................................................ 15 Disc Golf Course .................................................................................. 15 Intramural Sports ................................................................................ 15 Keith Hills Golf Club ............................................................................. 16 Melvin Court ....................................................................................... 16 Tennis Courts ...................................................................................... 16 IV. Campus Safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Bicycles ................................................................................................ 17 Campus Alerts (e2campus) ................................................................. 17 Confidential Crime Reporting ............................................................. 17 Crime Awareness and Campus Security.............................................. 17 Crime Statistics Reporting ................................................................... 18 Criminal Offenses ................................................................................ 18 Demonstration Resolution .................................................................. 18 Dog/Pet Policy ..................................................................................... 18 Security Awareness & Crime Prevention Programs ............................ 19 Escort Program .................................................................................... 19 Emergency Phones .............................................................................. 19 Electronic Alarm System ..................................................................... 19 3 Operation Identification...................................................................... 19 Printed Crime-Prevention Materials ..................................................