STUDENT HANDBOOK - ITT Technical Institute

VISITORS AND GUESTSStudents must notify the Dean prior to bringing any visitors or guests into the school. All visitors and guestsmust enter the building through the lobby entrance and are required to sign the guest book. No visitors orguests may tour the facility without being accompanied by a school employee. No visitors or guests mayattend a student’s class without the prior permission of the instructor and the Dean or the School or ProgramChair.VOTER REGISTRATIONThe school encourages eligible students to register and vote. Every September, the school will electronicallytransmit a message containing a voter registration form acceptable for use in the state in which the institutionis located, or an Internet message where such a form can be downloaded. Students are encouraged to checktheir student e-mail for this message. Also, please see the Dean for information on voter registration.WEAPONSThe possession or use of firearms, knives (except non-spring pocket knives with blades less than four inches),other weapons, explosives or fireworks of any kind are prohibited on school property and during any schoolactivity, except for law enforcement officers who are required to carry a firearm at all times. Any lawenforcement officer who is required to carry a firearm on school premises or during any school activity mustnotify the school in writing of that requirement and provide a copy of the applicable directive that requires theofficer to carry a firearm while on school premises and during school activities.The school reserves the right to inspect any and all items brought onto the school premises, including anybuilding or parking lot. Except for law-enforcement officers as specified above, possession or use of afirearm, knife (except a non-spring pocket knife with a blade less than four inches), other weapon, explosiveor firework on school premises or during any school activity will result in the student’s immediate terminationfrom the school.ABSENCESEDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCEIn the event of an absence, a student should make every effort to contact his or her instructor. The instructorcan provide the student with class assignments and/or inform the student of all the necessary make-up workand time necessary to help the student keep up with his or her courses. Students may also use e-mail tocommunicate with instructors. Students are encouraged to see their instructor for specific information onmake-up work policies.ASSIGNMENTSAll classroom and laboratory assignments are required to be completed by the student. Any missedassignments, due to absenteeism or otherwise, are required to be made up by the student in accordance withthe make-up policy specified in the school Catalog.36