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The Rowan University Student Handbook provides an overview of policies and practices governing undergraduate and graduate work at the<br />
institution. The University expects students to access and review this Handbook in order to remain informed of rules, regulations, policies and<br />
practices in the Rowan catalog or issued by the faculty, administration and the Rowan University Board of Trustees.<br />
This Handbook was last updated in August 2011 but <a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 1" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=1">ROWAN UN VERSRUwww ow d20 2 S </a> ROWAN UN VERSRUwww ow d20 2 S <a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 2" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=2">ROWAN UNIVERSITY2011 - 2012STUDENT HANDBOOK</a> ROWAN UNIVERSITY2011 - 2012STUDENT HANDBOOK<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 3" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=3">TABLE OF CONTENTSMESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT</a> TABLE OF CONTENTSMESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 4" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=4">Message from the Vice President for Student Life </a> Message from the Vice President for Student Life <a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 5" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=5">STEPUPSTEPUP MISSION STATEMENTSTEPUP supports</a> STEPUPSTEPUP MISSION STATEMENTSTEPUP supports<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 6" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=6">HISTORY OF ROWAN UNIVERSITYFrom Normal to Extrao</a> HISTORY OF ROWAN UNIVERSITYFrom Normal to Extrao<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 7" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=7">A Broader MissionTo lead Rowan University into t</a> A Broader MissionTo lead Rowan University into t<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 8" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=8">ACADEMIC POLICIESAdmission and TransferBasic S</a> ACADEMIC POLICIESAdmission and TransferBasic S<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 9" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=9">SERVICES & RESOURCESACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTERSavi</a> SERVICES & RESOURCESACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTERSavi<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 10" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=10">BARNES & NOBLE ROWAN UNIVERSITY BOOKSTOREGlassbo</a> BARNES & NOBLE ROWAN UNIVERSITY BOOKSTOREGlassbo<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 11" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=11">Upward Bound for English Language Learners (ELL)</a> Upward Bound for English Language Learners (ELL)<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 12" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=12">CULTURAL PERFORMANCES & EXHIBITS OF THE COLLEGE O</a> CULTURAL PERFORMANCES & EXHIBITS OF THE COLLEGE O<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 13" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=13">Prof’s PlaceLocated on the ground floor of the C</a> Prof’s PlaceLocated on the ground floor of the C<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 14" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=14">DUPLICATING/ PRINT CETER/ OWL PRINTSMemorial Hal</a> DUPLICATING/ PRINT CETER/ OWL PRINTSMemorial Hal<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 15" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=15">FACILITIES LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENTWinans Hall856-2</a> FACILITIES LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENTWinans Hall856-2<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 16" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=16">FINANCIAL AIDSavitz Hall856-256-4250www.rowan.</a> FINANCIAL AIDSavitz Hall856-256-4250www.rowan.<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 17" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=17">INTERNATIONAL CENTERRobinson Hall856-256-4105w</a> INTERNATIONAL CENTERRobinson Hall856-256-4105w<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 18" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=18">NETWORK & SYSTEM SERVICESMemorial Hall856-256-4</a> NETWORK & SYSTEM SERVICESMemorial Hall856-256-4<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 19" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=19">OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRSChamberlain Stude</a> OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRSChamberlain Stude<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 20" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=20">PARKING SERVICES OFFICEBole Annex856-256-4575w</a> PARKING SERVICES OFFICEBole Annex856-256-4575w<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 21" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=21">RECREATION, FITNESS, INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES & CLUB</a> RECREATION, FITNESS, INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES & CLUB<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 22" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=22">ROWANCARDChamberlain Student Center856-256-4607</a> ROWANCARDChamberlain Student Center856-256-4607<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 23" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=23">ElectionsSGA holds elections each year in April,</a> ElectionsSGA holds elections each year in April,<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 24" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=24"> Non-traditional format courses and programs </a>  Non-traditional format courses and programs <a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 25" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=25">STUDENT LIFE POLICIESACCOMMODATION POLICYThe </a> STUDENT LIFE POLICIESACCOMMODATION POLICYThe <a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 26" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=26">Day ClassesOn days when classes are canceled, th</a> Day ClassesOn days when classes are canceled, th<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 27" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=27">I. Actions which threaten or incite immediate</a> I. Actions which threaten or incite immediate<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 28" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=28">HAZING POLICYRowan University strictly prohibits</a> HAZING POLICYRowan University strictly prohibits<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 29" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=29">HIV/AIDS POLICYI. Introduction </a> HIV/AIDS POLICYI. Introduction <a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 30" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=30">The Americans with Disabilities Act provides equa</a> The Americans with Disabilities Act provides equa<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 31" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=31">Students must submit proper documentation of thei</a> Students must submit proper documentation of thei<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 32" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=32">PARENT TO STUDENT CONTACTParents who cannot cont</a> PARENT TO STUDENT CONTACTParents who cannot cont<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 33" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=33"> Information may be turned over to a collecti</a>  Information may be turned over to a collecti<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 34" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=34">Legal AuthorityThese administrative rules and re</a> Legal AuthorityThese administrative rules and re<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 35" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=35">The Associate Dean for Academic Enrichment/ EOF/M</a> The Associate Dean for Academic Enrichment/ EOF/M<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 36" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=36">The Associate Dean for Academic Enrichment/ EOF/M</a> The Associate Dean for Academic Enrichment/ EOF/M<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 37" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=37">prison. Aggravated sexual assault - when physical</a> prison. Aggravated sexual assault - when physical<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 38" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=38">individual‘s gender, or genderidentification, whi</a> individual‘s gender, or genderidentification, whi<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 39" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=39">Once a report is received, the following prelimin</a> Once a report is received, the following prelimin<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 40" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=40">E. A person is guilty of a crime of the third de</a> E. A person is guilty of a crime of the third de<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 41" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=41">WITHDRAWAL OR LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM THE UNIVERSIT</a> WITHDRAWAL OR LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM THE UNIVERSIT<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 42" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=42">STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCTRowan University is an ac</a> STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCTRowan University is an ac<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 43" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=43">Student Life/Dean of Students or designee determi</a> Student Life/Dean of Students or designee determi<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 44" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=44">B. ―The making, creating or permitting of any lou</a> B. ―The making, creating or permitting of any lou<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 45" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=45">7. Engaging in physical violence, threats, ha</a> 7. Engaging in physical violence, threats, ha<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 46" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=46"> When the violation was committed at an activ</a>  When the violation was committed at an activ<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 47" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=47">d. The hearing officer will review all materi</a> d. The hearing officer will review all materi<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 48" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=48">f. Disciplinary hearings will be closed to al</a> f. Disciplinary hearings will be closed to al<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 49" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=49">engage in underage consumption of alcohol, unlawf</a> engage in underage consumption of alcohol, unlawf<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 50" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=50">$500 fine, Completion of Substance Screening, Dis</a> $500 fine, Completion of Substance Screening, Dis<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 51" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=51">Any form of non-consensual sexual intercourse or </a> Any form of non-consensual sexual intercourse or <a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 52" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=52"> the campus may pose a substantial threa</a> the campus may pose a substantial threa<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 53" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=53">ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS POLICY GUIDERowan Unive</a> ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS POLICY GUIDERowan Unive<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 54" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=54">2. All other living areas(Laurel, Oak, Edgewo</a> 2. All other living areas(Laurel, Oak, Edgewo<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 55" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=55"> D. Off-Campus Events </a> D. Off-Campus Events <a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 56" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=56">II . Summary of Applicable State and Local Laws R</a> II . Summary of Applicable State and Local Laws R<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 57" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=57">150-18. Violations and penalties for dealing in i</a> 150-18. Violations and penalties for dealing in i<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 58" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=58">2. If a person at the time of the imposition </a> 2. If a person at the time of the imposition <a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 59" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=59"> Counseling & Psychological Services Cen</a> Counseling & Psychological Services Cen<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 60" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=60"> participate in a pr</a> participate in a pr<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 61" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=61"> Schedule 2, 3, 5 drug Usually injected </a>  Schedule 2, 3, 5 drug Usually injected <a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 62" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=62"> Usually swallowed, absorbed through mouth ti</a>  Usually swallowed, absorbed through mouth ti<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 63" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=63">Oxycodone HCL  Commercial and street</a> Oxycodone HCL  Commercial and street<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 64" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=64"> Intoxicating effects include increased heart</a>  Intoxicating effects include increased heart<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 65" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=65">WELCOME TO RESIDENTIAL LEARNING & UNIVERSITY HOUS</a> WELCOME TO RESIDENTIAL LEARNING & UNIVERSITY HOUS<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 66" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=66">All members of the staff complete training progra</a> All members of the staff complete training progra<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 67" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=67">  Evergreen Hall houses up to 206 st</a>  Evergreen Hall houses up to 206 st<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 68" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=68"> Except for approved winter break housing res</a>  Except for approved winter break housing res<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 69" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=69">Fire Alarms, Fire Drills and Residential SafetyE</a> Fire Alarms, Fire Drills and Residential SafetyE<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 70" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=70">Telephone ServicesThe residence halls and apartm</a> Telephone ServicesThe residence halls and apartm<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 71" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=71">charge the Student according the payment terms of</a> charge the Student according the payment terms of<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 72" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=72">Maintenance and Housekeeping 1. The</a> Maintenance and Housekeeping 1. The<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 73" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=73">2. Student agrees to respect the rights, priv</a> 2. Student agrees to respect the rights, priv<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 74" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=74"> residence rate until</a> residence rate until<a title="Rowan University Student Handbook 2011-2012.pdf page 75" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/cc2384ea?page=75">DIRECTORY OF COLLEGESFor more information about </a> DIRECTORY OF COLLEGESFor more information about