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Student Handbook

Student Handbook

Download the entire Student Handbook 2009-2010 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

Organization Changes

Organizational Chart

University System of Georgia 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 2009-2013

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

Non-Degree Students

Post-Baccalaureate Students

Auditors

Persons Aged 62 or Over

Transient Students from Other Institutions

Readmission

Transfer of Credit

Admission Appeals

Notes about Admission

Tuition and Fees

In-state Tuition

Out-of-State Tuition

Mandatory Fees

Miscellaneous Fees

Classification of Students for Tuition Purposes

United States Citizens

Noncitizens

Tuition Differential Waivers

Dining Dollars

Refund Policy

Refund Policy for Veterans

Military Service Refunds

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

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant

William D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford Subsidized

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

Georgia Gwinnett College Student Handbook: Rights, Responsibilities, and General Information

Repeated Courses

Academic Standing

Recognition of Scholarship

Degrees

Graduation with Honors

Transcript Requests

Vehicle Registration and Parking

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

Student Success Program

Courses in English, Reading, and Math

Student Placement Test Scores Relative to Course Placement

Advisement

Priority Statement

Prerequisites

20-Hour Rule

Withdrawal from Student Success Courses

Student Success Exit Policy

English

Reading

Math

Attempts

Student Success Suspension in English, Reading, and Math

Student Suspension Appeals Policy in English, Reading, and Math

Readmission from Student Success Suspension

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

Exiting EAP 0090, EAP 0091, and EAP 0092

Exiting EAP 0080, EAP 0081, and EAP 0082

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 (Athletics)

Student Activities and Leadership Programs

Testing Services for Students

Student Clubs/Organizations

Student Organization Formation Process

Registered Student Organization Benefits and Responsibilities

Student Organization Event Planning Process

Student Organization Funding Process

Eligibility for Student Activities Funding

Student Organization Re-Registration Process

Fraternities and Sororities

Freedom of Expression Policy

Campus Security Act Compliance Policy

Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources

Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Records Management and Security Policy

Information Security Policy

External Data Communication

Network Security Policy for Mobile Devices

Password Policy

Electronic Mail Privacy Statement

Enduser Back-Up Policy

GGC Library and Information Commons Computer Use

Academic Freedom Policy

Intellectual Property Policy

Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities

Student Code of Conduct

Honor Statement

College Authority

Student Integrity Authority

College Conduct Regulations

Academic Dishonesty

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

Misuse/Abuse/Theft of Computer Time/Services

Gambling

Hazing

Interference with the Orderly Operation of the Student Integrity Process

Shared Responsibility for Violations

Student Integrity Procedures

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

Minimum 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

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

Student Complaint Appeals

Grade Appeals

Parking Appeals

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

Guaranteed Tuition Plan Appeals

Appeals on other Matters

Admission Appeals

Student Code of Conduct

Glossary of Terms

 

Previous Handbooks

Student Handbook 2008-2009

Student Handbook 2007-2008

Student Handbook 2006-2007

 
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