UAH The University of Alabama in Huntsville
UAH 1998 - 2000 Student Handbook
 

INTRODUCTION

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. The University does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex age, or national origin or against any qualified individual with a disability. It maintains an affirmative action program for protected minorities and women.

It is possible that policies or rules will change after publication of the Handbook. Therefore it is important for students to consult with appropriate academic advisors or administrators. In the event of such a conflict change in policy, the current statements of Board policy contained in the official minutes and manual of rules, by-laws, and guidelines shall prevail.

UAH also reserves the right to modify its institutional policies from time to time. Students enrolling in the University are subject to current policies and rules as contained herein and as subsequently stated or modified by official institutional action.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE MISSION STATEMENT

EASY ACCESS TO PROBLEM SOLVING

CHAPTER 1 STUDENT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
University Center (General Information, Information Desk, Lounges, Game Room, Meeting Rooms); UAH Bookstore; UAH Gallery Of Art; Spragins Hall

CHAPTER 2 STUDENT ADVISING
Academic Advisement; Office Of Career Services; Cooperative Education (Co-Op); Student Development Services (Freshmen/Transfer Orientation, Tutoring); Reserve Officerstraining Corps (ROTC) (Basic Course, Advanced Course); Air Force ROTC; Instructional And Testing Services;International Student Services; Office Of Multicultural Affairs (OMA)

CHAPTER 3 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND POLICIES
Computer Services (UAH Computer Labs), Financial Aid, Health Services (Uah Wellness Center, On Campus Accidents And Injuries, Policy On Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Optional Student Health And Dental Insurance, Counseling, Services For Students With Disabilities); Campus Ministry Association; University Housing; Library (General Information, Loan Periods); Preschool Learning Center; Public Safety/Police Office; Vending; Veterans Affairs

CHAPTER 4 STUDENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS
Athletics; Intramural Sports; Student Government Association (Association For Campus Entertainment, Funding Of Clubs And Organizations, Uah Clubs And Organizations, Procedure For The Chartering Of Student Organizations, Constitution Of The Student Government Association), Committees Of Interest To Students (Student Affairs Advisory Board, Campus Planning Committee, Campus Priorities And Resources, Intercollegiate Athletic Committee, University Judicial Board, Library Committee, Publications Board, Student Life Allocations Committee, University Commencement Committee), Filling Vacancies In Student Positions On University Committees, Student Publications

CHAPTER 5 ACADEMIC POLICIES
Registration, Class Attendance; Declaring A Major; Change Of College; Credit By Examination (Advanced Placement Program, College Level Examination Program, General Examinations); Examinations; Student Classification; Student Course Loads; Schedule Changes (Credit To Audit, Course Changes, Other Kinds Of Changes, Course Withdrawal Policy For Undergraduates); Grades (I-Incomplete, X-Excused Absence From Examination, W-Withdrawal, Other Grades, Change Of Grade, Mid-Semester Progress Report, Student Grade Report, Grade-Point Average); Academic Achievement; Course Repeat Policy; Pass-Fail System; Academic Bankruptcy Policy; Retroactive Withdrawal; Academic Warning; Probation &Amp; Dismissal 56; Degree Requirements; Application For Graduation; Transcripts; Time To Complete Degree Program; Academic Appeals

CHAPTER 6 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
Drug And Alcoholic Beverage Policy; Equal Employment, Nondiscrimination And Affirmative Action Policy; Discrimination Grievance Procedure; Confidentiality Of Student Records; Billing And Payment Procedure; Withdrawals And Refunds; Photo Id; Parking And Traffic Regulations; Posters And Notices Policy; Residency; Solicitation On Campus; Smoking Policy In University Buildings; Injury/Accident Reports; Catalog Policy; Grievance Procedures; Campus Security Act; Sexual Assault Program

CHAPTER 7 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
Introduction; Student Rights And Responsibilities; Misconduct; Disciplinary Entities; Disciplinary Procedure; Sanctions; Appeals; Interim Suspension; Nondisciplinary Procedures For Academic; Disciplinary Records; Miscellaneous Provisions; Mental Health Withdrawal Policy

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