Student Handbook - Claflin University
Student Handbook - Claflin University
Student Handbook - Claflin University
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MONDAY<br />
JULY<br />
TUESDAY<br />
JULY<br />
WEDNESDAY<br />
AUGUST<br />
IMPORTANT ACADEMIC DATES<br />
AUGUST<br />
11 New <strong>Student</strong> Check In/Residence Halls open for new students<br />
12 Freshman Parting Ceremony - 3:30 p.m.<br />
13 - 14 Freshman Testing and Registration<br />
15 Faculty Return and Faculty/Staff Institute - 9:00 a.m.<br />
15 - 16 Freshman Retreat<br />
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Official Information<br />
THE STUDENT OUTREACH ACADEMIC RETENTION PROGRAMS<br />
The <strong>Student</strong> Outreach Academic Retention Center (SOAR) at <strong>Claflin</strong> <strong>University</strong> provides preparatory<br />
programs, outreach for students in need of special assistance, and support services that aid in retention<br />
and academic success. The goal of the SOAR Center is to help students maximize their sense of wellbeing,<br />
their academic, personal, and social growth as well as formally address career planning concerns.<br />
The TRIO Programs are designed to provide opportunities to students through academic enrichment<br />
activities and support assistance. These programs are <strong>Student</strong> Support Services, an academic support,<br />
study skills and counseling program for select <strong>Claflin</strong> students and three outreach programs: Upward<br />
Bound, Upward Bound Mathematics and Science, Talent Search and GEAR UP. These programs<br />
provide pre-collegiate enrichment and academic assistance for middle and high school students.<br />
STUDENT SERVICES<br />
Freshman College<br />
The Freshman College is a first-year program designed to offer services specially tailored to address the<br />
unique needs of students in transition to college. Freshman College is located in Bowen Hall; ext.<br />
5282.<br />
Counseling Center/ADA Services<br />
The Counseling Center/ADA Services provides personal counseling services to students in distress<br />
due to a personal conflict or stress resulting from the challenges of coping in a collegiate environment.<br />
The Counseling Center is located in Corson Hall, Suite 106, Office #111, or call ext. 5285. All counseling<br />
services are confidential.<br />
Academic Success Center<br />
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is a campus-wide retention program that provides tutoring, counseling,<br />
and other student services to improve academic success. ASC is located in Corson Hall, Suite<br />
106, Office #109, ext. 5478.<br />
STUDENT RECORDS<br />
In order to achieve educational goals, provide direction to students, and extend service to<br />
society, the <strong>University</strong> must maintain records. All policies and practices concerning records shall be<br />
based on respect for the privacy of the individual student. All records are open to each student concerned.<br />
I. General Principles and Practices<br />
A. Confidentiality<br />
Information relative to individuals which is obtained by the <strong>University</strong> personnel, including faculty<br />
and students, during the course of their duties shall be respected as confidential. A student at <strong>Claflin</strong><br />
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