Student Handbook

Download the entire Student Handbook 2010-2011 as a PDF or go to specific areas in the Handbook from the table of contents below.

Georgia Gwinnett College

Welcome from the President

Significant Firsts

Georgia Gwinnett College Vision, Mission, and Institutional Goals

History of Georgia Gwinnett College

Important Phone Numbers

Facilities and Maps

Library

Building A

Building B

Building C

Building D

Building F

Hours of Operation

Holidays

Campus Closings Due to Inclement Weather

Emergency Operations Plan

Bookstore

Dining Services

Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities

Student Code of Conduct

Honor Statement

College Authority

Student Integrity Authority

College Conduct Regulations

Academic Integrity Policy

Procedures for Resolving Violations of the Academic Integrity Policy

Faculty Adjudication Process

Additional Conduct Regulations

Other Acts of Dishonesty

Disorderly Conduct

Alcohol and Other Drug Related Misconduct

Theft, Damage and Disregard for Property

Fire Safety and Sanitation

Weapons

Unauthorized Entry/Use of College Property/Facilities/Keys

GGC Housing Policies and Procedures

Misuse/Abuse/Theft of Computer Time/Services

Gambling

Hazing

Interference with the Orderly Operation of the Student Integrity Process

Shared Responsibility for Violations

Violation of College or Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Policy

Violation of Law

Student Integrity Process

Filing a Report

Initiating the Student Integrity Process

Resolution of the Student Integrity Process

Informal Resolution

Decisions for Informal Resolution

Formal Resolution

Decisions for Formal Resolution

Sanctions

Sanctions for Individuals

Sanctions for Alcohol and Other Drug Violations

Sanctions for Student Clubs and Organizations

Withdrawal of Recognition of Student Organizations

Interim Suspension

Notification of Interim Suspension

Code of Conduct Appeals

Grounds for Appeal

Further Review for Cases Resulting in Suspension, Expulsion, Charter Suspension/Revocation

and Revocation of College Registration

Parental Notification

Student Code of Conduct Glossary of Terms

Georgia Gwinnett College Ethics Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy

Copyright and Fair Use Policy

Workplace Violence Policy

Drug Free Workplace Policy

Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Prohibited Discrimination and Harassment Policies and Complaint Procedures

Calendar of Academic Activities

Tentative Calendar of Academic Activities 2011-2014

Tuition and fees

2010-2011 Cost of Attendance

Classification of Students for Tuition Purposes

United States Citizens

Noncitizens

Tuition Differential Waivers

Dining Dollars

Refund Policy

Refund Policy for Veterans

Military Service Refunds

Undergraduate Admissions

Financial Information

Financial Needs Analysis

Eligibility for Financial Aid

Applying for Financial Aid

Types of Financial Aid

HOPE Scholarship

Eligibility for Hope Scholarship

HOPE Fee Allowance

Checkpoint Requirements

HOPE Limits

HOPE for GED Recipients

HOPE for Transient Students

Federal Pell Grant

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant

William D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford Subsidized Loan

William D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford Unsubsidized Loan

William D. Ford Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students

Veterans‟ Educational Benefits

Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards

Treatment of Student Success and English for Academic Purposes Courses

Student Success Courses

English for Academic Purposes

Audit Courses

Repeated Courses

Probationary Periods

Appeals

Refund Process for Students Receiving Federal Title IV Financial Assistance

Contact Information

Academic Standards of Progress

Course Load

Grading

Grading System

Grade Point Average

Grade Appeals

Grade Changes

Mid-Term Grades

Academic Renewal

Registration

Drop/Add

Withdrawal from College

Auditing Courses

Repeated Courses

Academic Standing

Recognition of Scholarship

Degrees

Graduation with Honors

Transcript Requests

Vehicle Registration and Parking

Student Field Trip and Off Campus Event Policy

Student Insurance

Immunization During an Outbreak/Epidemic

Immunizations Policy

Classroom Visitors Policy

Student Attendance Policy

Student Voting Privileges

Office Hours

Course Evaluations

Regents' Teaching and Service to Students Award

Regents' Writing and Reading Skills Requirement

Georgia Gwinnett College Online Competency Test

Student Success Program

Student Success Courses in English, Reading, and Math

Student Placement Test Scores Relative to Course Placement

Advisement

Student Success Courses Take Priority

Prerequisites for College-Level Classes

20-Hour Rule

Withdrawal from Student Success Courses

Student Success Exit Policy

English

Reading 0098

Math

Student Success Courses in English for Academic Purposes (EAP/ESL Courses)

Criteria for Determining EAP/ESL Placement

English for Academic Purposes Program

Prerequisites for College Level Courses

Registration

EAP Withdrawal Policy

Exit Policy

Academic Advisement and Mentoring

Minority Advising Program

Advising for New Students Who Place Below the University System Placement Standards

Programs and Services for Students

Career Development and Advising Center

Counseling Services

Disability Services

Fitness Center

Recreation and Intramural Sports

Student Involvement

Service Learning, Active Citizenship, and Community Engagement

Testing Services for Students

Student Clubs/Organizations

Student Organization Formation Process

Student Organization Funding Process

Student Organization Re-Registration Process

Fraternities and Sororities

Freedom of Expression Policy

Request Form

Campus Security Act Compliance Policy

GGC Library and Information Commons Computer Use Policies

Records Management and Security Policy

Academic Freedom Policy

Intellectual Property Policy

Records

Confidentiality of Records

Destruction of Records

Adoption and Amendment to Policies, Procedures, and the Student Handbook

Administrative Actions based on Health, Safety, and Welfare of the College Community

Student Complaints

Informal Resolution of Complaint

Formal Resolution of Complaint

Intellectual Diversity/Academic Freedom

Appeals

Grade Appeals

Parking Appeals

In-State Tuition Classification Status (In-State Residency)

Guaranteed Tuition Plan Appeals

Appeals on Other Matters

Appendix A – 2010-2011 GGC Community Guide: Housing Policies & Procedures

Appendix B – Georgia Gwinnett College Documentation and Plagiarism Policy

 

Previous Handbooks

Student Handbook 2009-2010

Student Handbook 2008-2009

Student Handbook 2007-2008

Student Handbook 2006-2007