Events planned for students by students! @nsu_upc NSU University Programming Council Phone: 318-357-6517 | [email protected] Student Union Room 222 | Natchitoches, LA 71497 CLICK HERE TO GO TO PURPLE PORTAL STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 Career Services is here for you throughout your time at NSU. From choosing a major to connecting with employers, we have you covered! CAREER CENTER MONDAY – THURSDAY 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Student Union, Room 306 careercenter.nsula.edu We can help with: Career Coaching Resume Writing Interview Skills Job Search Planning Part-Time Jobs careercenter.nsula.edu/nsu-career-guide Student Handbook 2021-2022 nsula.edu Published by The Office of Accountability & Student Conduct Northwestern State University Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497 Revised 7-31-2021 nsula.edu - 1 - 2021-2022 Student Handbook Accreditation Northwestern State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist’s degrees and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 for questions about the accreditation of Northwestern. Notice of Non-Discrimination (Full Disclosure) It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity. In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy or parenting status, veteran status or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or retirement status. The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or parenting status, age, veteran status or retirement status. Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Dean of Students, Reatha Cox (318-357-5285), located in room #250 of the Student Services Center. Title IX issues should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator/EEO Officer, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), located in Caspari Hall, room #111. In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations , and interested individuals are advised and notified that the Interim ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University is the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), located in #111 Caspari Hall. For academic services, contact the Director of Disability Support and Tutoring, Randi Washington (318-357-5460), located in room #108C of the Watson Memorial Library. In addition, Northwestern State University complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Act. Information about NSULA campus security and crime statistics can be found at https://www.nsula.edu/universityaffairs/police/. *Inquiries regarding employment application status should be made to the individual receiving the application packet. nsula.edu - 2 - 2021-2022 Student Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMPUS DIRECTORY. 5 Voter Registration .....................40 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS ..........9 Financial Issues .......................40 ACADEMICS .......................16 Financial Aid ..........................43 Academic Advising ....................16 STUDENT LIFE .....................45 Academic Calendar ...................16 Student Body Diversity, Retention, Academic Standing ...................16 and Transfer Rates ..................45 Address Change ......................16 Student Accountability ................45 Final Grades ..........................17 ADA Public Accommodations Policy �����45 Release of Records ....................17 Department of Wellness and Service Learning ......................18 Recreation (WRAC) .................46 Student-Right-to-Know ...............19 Robert W. Wilson Recreation Complex ..46 International Student Exchange Program ..19 Office of Student Activities Transcripts ............................19 and Organizations ..................47 SERVICES AND RESOURCES. .22 Student Media ........................48 Academic Advising Services. 22 Student Affairs Council. .48 The Orville J. Hanchey Galleries. .22 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .......50 Bookstore ............................22 ALCOHOL and DRUG POLICY ..........50 Off-Campus Instructional Sites ........23 ADA/Disability Services Conflict Electronic and Continuing Education . .24 Resolution Procedure ..............58 Cooperative Occupational Work Program ..25 Service and Emotional Support/ Counseling and Career Services .......25 Assistance Animal Policy ...........58 Student Employment - Work Study �������26 Confidential Student Records ..........63 Accessibility and Disability Support �������26 POLICY ON PUBLIC SPEECH, ASSEMBLY, Campus Dining Services ...............26 AND DEMONSTRATIONS ...........63 Friedman Student Union ..............30 On Campus Residency ................65 International Student Resource Center & Greek Housing ........................67 Study Abroad ......................30 POLICY ON ...........................67 Louisiana Scholars’ College. .31 RESEARCH OF HUMAN SUBJECTS ......67 Office of Inclusion and Diversity .......31 REGULATIONS GOVERNING ...........68 Center for Inclusion and Diversity ......31 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. .68 One Card/Student Identification Cards ���� 31 CAMPUS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY Theatre and Dance Events. 33 PROCEDURES .......................70 Housing ..............................33 Purple Alert ...........................74 The Pantry ............................33 University Police ......................74 The University Post Office .............34 UNIVERSITY HAZING POLICY ..........76 Safe Haven ...........................34 Risk Management for Student Student Health Services ...............35 Organizations ......................85 TRIO Student Support Services ........35 Cyberbullying .........................85 Instructional Technology and Student Complaints ...................86 Student Support ....................36 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY .......88 Testing Center ........................38 PROCEDURES FOR SEXUAL Academic Success Center .............39 MISCONDUCT COMPLAINTS ........98 Libraries ..............................39 CODE OF CONDUCT ...............104 University Police ......................39 CAMPUS MAP ....................143 Veterans Affairs .......................40 nsula.edu - 3 - 2021-2022 Student Handbook ApplyApply forfor ourour ccc o o o l l l l l l e e e g g g i i i a a a t t t e e e ccc h h h e e e c c c k k k i i i n n n g g g aaa c c c c c c o o o u u u n n n t t t . OfficialOfficial bankbank ofof NSUNSU VisitVisitVisit bofm.combofm.combofm.com forforfor moremoremore info.info.info. nsula.edu - 4 - 2021-2022 Student Handbook CAMPUS DIRECTORY Campus Info. Line (318) 357-6011 Location Bldg Ext. Academic Affairs 211 Caspari Hall 071 (318) 357-5361 Academic Advising Services 119 Watson Library 092 (318) 357-6980 Academic Success Center 108 Watson Library 092 (318) 357-6616 Accessibility and Disability Services/OADS 108 Watson Library 092 (318) 357-4460 Accountability and Student Conduct 309 Student Union 077 (318) 357-5286 Admissions 235 Student Services Center 055 (318) 357-4078 Advocacy 308 Student Union 077 (318) 357-5570 Alumni Affairs Alumni Center 011 (318) 357-4414 Athletics Athletic Fieldhouse 114 (318) 357-5251 Athletic Administration Athletic Fieldhouse 114 (318) 357-5251 Athletic Academic Coordinator Athletic Fieldhouse 114 (318) 357-4451 Athletic Assoc. Director Athletic Fieldhouse 114 (318) 357-4295 Athletic Compliance Prather Coliseum 067 (318) 357-4154 Athletic Marketing Athletic Fieldhouse 114 (318) 357-4278 Athletic Tickets Athletic Fieldhouse 114 (318) 357-4268 Athletic Business Manager Athletic Fieldhouse 114 (318) 357-4272 Athletic Sports Information Prather Coliseum 067 (318) 357-6467 Football, Baseball, Track Athletic Fieldhouse 114 (318) 357-5252 Softball Athletic Fieldhouse 114 (318) 357-4234 Men’s Basketball, Soccer Prather Coliseum 067 (318) 357-4274 Women’s Basketball, Volleyball Prather Coliseum 067 (318) 357-5891 Tennis WRAC 212 (318) 357-5757 Auxiliary Services 102 CAPA 25A (318) 357-4300 Band 110 CAPA 25A (318) 357-4522 Bookstore 912 University Parkway (318) 357-4473 Career Services 306 Student Union 077 (318) 357-5430 Student Accounting 3rd Floor Student Services Bldg. 055 (318) 357-5447 Cashier’s Office 336 Student Services Center 055 (318) 357-5447 Center for Inclusion and Diversity 240A-B Student Union 077 (318) 357-4281 Counseling Center 305 Student Union 077 (318) 357-5621 Creative and Performing Arts 110 CAPA 25A (318) 357-6560 Art 211 CAPA 25A (318) 357-5755