Academic Calendar – Fall 2012 - Dakota State University

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Welcome to DSU Dakota State University is a dynamic educational setting offering a variety of opportunities for academic learning and personal growth. In order to take full advantage of these opportunities, you need to gain an understanding of the services, facilities, policies, and procedures that exist at DSU. This handbook, together with the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs, is designed to provide you with information you need to succeed. In fulfilling your responsibilities as a member of the University community, it is necessary that you become familiar with its contents. The Student Affairs Office has responsibility for the publication of this handbook. We welcome your questions and suggestions regarding its content. We are glad you are here at DSU and wish you a very successful and rewarding school year! DSU Student Affairs Academic Advising ....................................... 4 Academic Calendar .................................. 2, 3 Academic Integrity ...................................... 25 Academic Programs ................................... 13 Activities ................................................ 12-13 Admissions ................................................... 4 Alcohol/Drug Policy & Penalties . 26-27, 54-56 Alcohol/Drug Program ...................... 4, 12, 26 Alumni Office ................................................ 4 Appeals.................................25, 30-31, 48-49 Assessment ..................................... 10, 27-28 Bingo/Lottery Policy .................................... 21 Bookstore ..................................................... 4 Business Office............................................. 4 Campus Telephone Directory ....................... 5 Career Exploration........................................ 5 Career Services ............................................ 5 Cashier ......................................................... 5 Center of Excellence .................................... 5 CLEP Testing .............................................. 10 Committees & Boards................................. 52 Communicable Disease.............................. 28 Community Center..................................... 5-6 Student Fee ................................................ 50 Computing Services ..................................... 6 Computing Privileges............................. 28-31 Counseling Service......................................11 Credit Hours ............................................... 34 Dakota Prairie Playhouse ............................. 6 Disability Services ............................. 6, 32-33 Disciplinary Sanctions ........................... 46-47 Drama Activities .......................................... 21 Emergencies............................................... 15 Extended Programs ...................................... 6 FERPA ........................................................ 53 Index Fieldhouse .................................................... 7 Financial Aid ...................................... 7, 33-34 Financial Aid Suspension & Probation........ 34 Food Service ............................................. 7-8 Foundation.................................................... 6 Graduate Studies and Research ................ 10 Housing Contracts ................................. 15-16 Immunization ......................................... 34-35 International Programs ................................. 8 Intramural Athletics ..................................... 21 Judicial Policies ..................................... 44-49 Library........................................................ 8-9 Local, State & Federal Laws (AOD) ...... 54-56 Lost & Found ................................................ 9 Mail Service .................................................. 9 Movie Policy ............................................... 21 Music & Art ................................................. 21 New Student Orientation .............................. 9 Notification fo Student Missing ................... 16 Organizational Chart................................... 49 Parking & Traffic Regulations ..................... 35 Physical Plant ............................................ 10 President’s Office ....................................... 10 Printing and Postal Services....................... 10 Proficiency Testing ................................. 27-28 Quiet Hours ................................................ 17 Record Confidentiality ................................ 32 Registration ................................................ 10 Religious Activities ...................................... 22 Reporting Violations ................................... 36 Residence Facilities.................................... 15 Residence Life ............................................ 17 Residence Life Expectations ...................... 19 Residence Security................................ 18-19 Room Entry/Search Policy..................... 17-18 Safety and Security .................................... 36 Sales/Solicitation .................................. 18, 37 Scheduling of Activities .......................... 22-23 Scheduling of Facilities ................................11 Sexual Assault Policy ................................. 37 Sexual Harassment Policy.......................... 38 Smith-Zimmermann Museum ......................11 Special Events ............................................ 23 Storage of Personal Property ..................... 19 Student Activities Board.............................. 24 Student Affairs Office ............................. 12-13 Student Development Services ............. 11-12 Student Conduct Code .......................... 39-44 Student Employment .................................. 12 Student Government .................................. 24 Student Health Service ............................... 12 Student Organization Funding .................... 21 Student Organizations ................................ 22 Student Organizations Privileges & Responsibilities .............................. 24-25 Student Publications ................................... 25 Student Services Center........................ 12-13 Switchboard .................................................. 5 Tobacco Use ............................................... 38 Trojan Center .............................................. 13 Trojan Gold ................................................. 13 Tutoring Services ................................... 13-14 University Card ........................................... 13 Veterans Affairs .......................................... 14 Visitation Policy .......................................... 20 Withdrawal from University ......................... 38 2
Academic Calendar 3 Academic Calendar – Fall 2012 Aug. 24 (Friday) 8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open New Student Orientation Activities begin Aug. 25-26 (Sat-Sun) 8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for all students Aug. 27 (Mon) 8:00 a.m. Internet and University Center classes begin Aug. 27 (Mon) 4:00 p.m. All Main Campus classes begin. Sept. 3 (Mon) Labor Day – no classes Sept. 5 (Wed) CENSUS DAY Last day to register for any fall class to determine financial aid eligibility Last day to add a full semester class Last day to drop a full semester class and receive 100% refund Sept. 6 (Thurs) Tuition and Fees - Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment Oct. 1 (Mon) Last day to apply for Fall 2012 graduation Oct. 8 (Mon) Native American Day – no classes Oct. 17 (Wed) 11:00 a.m. Student Convocation/Constitution Day - Dakota Prairie Playhouse Oct. 18 (Thurs) Last day of first half semester classes Oct. 23 (Tues) Mid-term deficient grades due Oct. 29-Nov. 16 Continuing student pre-registration for spring 2013 and summer 2013 Oct. 26 (Fri) Last day a student withdraw from the University and be eligible for a refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy. Nov. 8 (Thurs) Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or school and receive a grade of “W” Nov. 12 (Mon) Veterans Day – no classes Nov. 21-25 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes Nov. 26 (Mon) Classes Resume Please note: Tuesday, Nov 20 evening classes will be held Dec. 8 (Sat) Commencement – Fieldhouse Dec. 10-14 Final Examination Period PDF Finals Schedule Dec. 14 (Fri) Semester Ends Residence Halls Close – 3:00 p.m. Dec. 19 (Wed) Final grades due Note: Dates and events are subject to change. Changes will be communicated to campus via email, campus newspaper, or other means as appropriate.
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