Welcome From The Vice President For Student Affairs - UAH

Welcome from the Vice President for Student Affairs //Dear UAH Chargers,To our new Chargers -welcome to the UAH family! We are thrilled that you havechosen The University of Alabama in Huntsville for your educational endeavors. Youhave become a member of an academic community of scholars. We want every studentto make the most of their time as a Charger.For all UAH Chargers, we expect academic excellence, promote student involvement,and support research. I encourage you to take an active role in your education and workwith us in our mission to explore, discover, create, and communicate knowledge, whileeducating individuals in leadership, innovation, critical thinking, and civic responsibilityand inspiring a passion for learning.While you are a student at UAH, you may find the need to contact individuals,departments, or services to seek assistance. We have provided a copy of the UAHorganizational chart to assist you in identifying the appropriate department in theorganizational structure. If you are unable to locate the appropriate department, you canalways seek assistance from my office in the Conference Training Center, Room 147.Every community, including UAH, has standards and expectations. The StudentHandbook is provided as your guide to policies, rules, regulations, and the StudentCode of Conduct at UAH. All students are responsible for knowledge of the policies andpractices. As members of the UAH Charger community, you have the rights andprivileges afforded to all students. Additionally, you have the responsibility to act lawfullyand in a manner as to not affect adversely the educational processes of UAH or therights of members of the University community and others.As your advocate, I encourage you to act responsibly and seek assistance as needed inyour pursuit of knowledge at UAH.Sincerely,Kristi MotterVice President for Student Affairs1

Introduction //The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is committed to equal opportunity inemployment and education. Pursuant to that commitment, university policy prohibits, andit does not engage in, unlawful discrimination in any program or activity on the basis ofrace, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), pregnancy,sexual orientation, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, or protectedveteran status. This non-discrimination policy encompasses unlawful harassment,including sexual harassment and sexual violence, an extreme form of hostile environmentsexual harassment.This handbook describes some of the policies, procedures, benefits, and programsapplicable to/available to UAH students. Although this handbook intends to reflectcurrently any policies or rules of The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabamareferred to or incorporated herein, users are cautioned that changes or additions to suchpolicies or rules may have become effective since the publication of this material. In theevent of such a conflict, the current statements of Board policy contained in the Board’sofficial minutes and manual of rules, by-laws, and guidelines shall prevail.UAH also reserves the right, in its sole discretion and at any time, to modify any policy,procedure, benefit, or program described in this handbook, and to make other changes itdeems appropriate. Students enrolling in the university are subject to current policies andrules as contained herein and as subsequently stated or modified by official institutionalaction.Mission Statement //The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a research-intensive, internationallyrecognized technological university serving Alabama and beyond. Our mission is toexplore, discover, create, and communicate knowledge, while educating individuals inleadership, innovation, critical thinking, and civic responsibility and inspiring a passionfor learning. 1

Table of Contents //Welcome from the Vice President for Student Affairs // . 1Introduction // . 1Mission Statement // . 1Building Abbreviations // . 6Campus Map // . 8Easy Access to Problem Solving // . 9CHAPTER 1 // Student Recreational Facilities . 141.1 Conference Training Center (formerly University Center) . 141.2 Charger Union . 141.3 University Bookstore. 151.4 UAH Galleries of Art . 151.5 Spragins Hall . 151.6 University Fitness Center . 161.7 University Park . 16CHAPTER 2 // Student Advising and Career Services . 172.1 Career Services . 172.2 Student Success Center. 172.3 Academic Coaching . 172.4 Student Engagement and Transition. 182.5 Advising . 192.5.1 Academic Advising . 192.5.2 Specialty Advising . 192.5.3 Exploratory Advising . 202.6 Honors College . 202.7 Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) Program . 212.8 Project Success: Early Alert Program . 212.9 Tutoring and Writing Center . 222.10 Charger Central . 222.11 Dean of Students Office . 222.12 Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) . 242.13 Instructional and Testing Services . 252.14 International Student and Scholar Services. 262.15 Office of Multicultural Affairs . 27CHAPTER 3 // Student Support Services and Policies . 283.1 Computer Services. 283.1.1 UAH Computer Labs . 283.2 Financial Aid Office . 283.3 Health Services . 303.3.1 Student Health Center . 303.3.2 On-Campus Accidents And Injuries . 313.3.3 Communicable Diseases Policy . 313.3.4 Student Health and Dental Insurance . 323.3.5 Counseling . 323.3.6 Disability Support Services . 332

3.4 University Housing and Residence Life . 333.5 Library. 373.6 University Preschool . 383.7 Police Department . 383.8 Vending . 393.9 Veterans Services . 393.9.1 Veterans Network . 40CHAPTER 4 // Student Advising and Programs . 414.1 Athletics . 414.2 Recreational Sports . 424.3 Student Activities and Organizations . 424.3.1 Association for Campus Entertainment . 424.3.2 Registered Student Organizations . 434.3.2.1 Funding of Student Organizations . 434.3.2.2 Procedure for the Registering of Student Organizations . 434.3.3 Student Government Association. 444.3.3.1 Constitution of the Student Government Association . 444.4 University Committees of Student Interest . 444.4.1 Filling Vacancies In Student Positions on University Committees . 464.5 The Charger Times . 46CHAPTER 5 // Academic Policies . 475.1 Registration . 475.2 Class Attendance . 475.3 Declaring a Major . 485.4 Change of College . 495.5 Credit by Examination . 495.5.1 Advanced Placement Program . 495.5.2 College Level Examination Program . 495.5.3 International Baccalaureate (IB) . 505.6 Examinations . 515.7 Student Classification . 515.8 Student Course Loads. 515.9 Schedule Changes . 525.10 Grades . 545.11 Course Repeat Policy . 555.12 Pass-Fail System Option . 575.13 Academic Bankruptcy Policy . 575.14 Retroactive Withdrawal . 585.15 Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal . 585.16 Degree Requirements . 595.17 Application for Graduation . 595.18 Transcripts. 595.19 Time to Complete Degree Program . 605.20 Academic Appeals . 60Chapter 6 // Administrative Policies . 626.1 Balances . 623

6.2 Billing and Payment Procedures . 626.3 Campus Security Act . 636.4 Catalog Policy . 636.5 Charger Card . 636.6 Dining Services . 656.7 Confidentiality of Student Records . 676.8 Copyright and Patent Policy . 696.9 Discrimination Complaint/Grievance Procedure . 726.10 Drug and Alcoholic Beverage Policy . 786.11 Emergency Notification and Evacuation Procedures . 796.12 Equal Employment, Nondiscrimination, and Affirmative Action Policy . 806.13 Grievance Procedures. 836.14 Information Concerning Registered Sex Offenders . 846.15 Injuries and Accidents . 846.16 Involuntary Health-Related Withdrawal Policy . 856.17 Parking and Traffic Regulations . 856.18 Posters, Notices, and Materials Distribution Policy. 866.19 Refunds . 896.20 Residency . 906.21 Sexual Misconduct Policy . 906.22 Smoking Policy in University Buildings .1006.23 Solicitation on Campus.1006.24 UAH Official Email Accounts .1006.25 Dangerous Weapons and Firearms Policy.1016.26 Use of Bicycles, Scooters, Skateboards, and In-Line Skates .102Chapter 7 // Code of Student Conduct .1047.1 Introduction .1047.2 Types of Misconduct .1047.2.1 Academic Misconduct .1047.2.2 Alcohol Abuse/Misuse .1057.2.3 Controlled Substance Abuse/Misuse .1067.2.4 Damage, Theft, or Unauthorized Use of Property .1067.2.5 Dishonesty .1077.2.6 Disorderly or Indecent Conduct .1077.2.7 Failure to Comply .1087.2.8 Hazing .1087.2.9 Injurious Conduct .1087.2.10 Misuse/Abuse of Computing Resources .1087.2.11 Other Physical or Mental Abuse or Harm .1097.2.12 Sexual Misconduct .1097.2.13 Sexual Violence .1097.2.14 Unauthorized Disclosure of Sensitive Information .1107.2.15 Violations of Law, Order, or University Imposed Regulations or Sanctions.1107.2.16 Weapons, Firearms, Or Explosive Devices .1107.3 Procedures for the Conduct of Disciplinary Proceedings .1114

7.4 Structure of the Student Conduct Board .1137.5 Hearing Procedures .1147.6 Appeals .1157.7 Victims’ Rights .1167.8 Emergency and Interim Measures .1177.9 Sanctions .1187.10 Nondisciplinary Procedures for Academic Misconduct .1227.11 Disciplinary Records .1247.12 Miscellaneous Provisions .125STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT FLOW CHART // .1285

Building Abbreviations //ACU – Alabama Credit UnionNCH – North Campus Residence HallFFH – Frank Franz HallMOR – Morton HallUGG – Union Grove GallerySPR – Spragins HallROB – Roberts HallCTC – Conference Training Center (formerly UC)CCH – Central Campus Residence HallBEV – Bevill CenterNUR – Nursing BuildingLIB – M. Louis Salmon LibraryWIL – Wilson HallBAB – Business Administration BuildingUFC – University Fitness CenterCGU – Charger UnionCGV – Charger VillageIMF – Intermodal Parking FacilitySSB – Student Services Building (formerly Madison Hall)CRH – Robert “Bud” Cramer Research HallOPB – Optics BuildingMSB – Materials Science BuildingENG – Engineering BuildingVBH – Wernher von Braun Research HallJRC – Johnson Research CenterPPB – Physical Plant BuildingREC – Central Receiving BuildingLRH – WLRH radio stationBSB – Business Services Building / Copy CenterSKH – Shelbie King HallOKT – Olin B. King Technology HallJRC – Johnson Research CenterSST – Shelby Center for Science and Technology6

SWI – SWIRLL buildingSCH – Southeast Campus HousingCGP – Charger ParkURS – UAH Rise SchoolUPK – University Park7

Campus Map //The campus map can also be viewed online at www.uah.edu/map.8

Easy Access to Problem Solving //CategoryAcademicsApply to GraduateChange AddressChange NameChange Credit to AuditChange CollegesDeclare MajorDrop a ClassCertify EnrollmentPass-Fail OptionTranscript RequestsWithdrawalAccounting & Information SystemsAdmissions OfficeAdvisingArts, Humanities, & Social SciencesBusiness AdministrationEducationEngineeringHonors xploratoryPersonalAlliance for Minority Participation (AMP)Alumni RelationsAppeal Parking TicketsArt, Art History, and DesignArts, Humanities, & Social Sciences (Dean)AthleticsVarsity Sports (Men & Women)BaseballBasketballCross hone (256)824-CTC 1187777BAB 350CTC 11461592773MOR 220BAB 102ROH 303ENB 157FFHNUR 20MSB 206MOR 205BSST 302PLIB 149WIL 329SST 369SKH 312IMF 123WIL 106MOR 52586659661146200SPR 20561449