Dean of Students

At a Glance

Ram Handbook Table of Contents

Dean of Students Office Location and Hours

McCarthy Center
Fifth Floor, Suite 504
Hours: M-F, 9am to 5pm
508-626-4596

Student Affairs Offices

» Academic Support and Advising (CASA)
» Campus Ministry
» Career Services and Employer Relations
» Counseling Center
» First-Year Programs (Orientation, Placement)
» Health Services
» Judicial Affairs
» Multicultural Affairs
» Residence Life
» Student Involvement and Leadership Development (SILD)
» Veterans Services
» Wellness Education

Ram Handbook Table of Contents
GREETINGS	4
CAMPUS SERVICES	7
Student Affairs	8
Advancement and Alumni Relations	8
Athletics	9
Bookstore	9
Student Accounts	10
Campus Ministry	17
Career Services	17
Center for Academic Support and Advising	17
Commuter Programs	18
Counseling Center	18
D. Justin McCarthy College Center	19
Dining Services	19
Disability and Academic Support Services	22
Education Technology Office	24
Financial Aid	25
First-Year Programs	26
Framingham State University Police Department	28
Health Center	29
Identification Cards	30
Information Technology Services	31
Library	31
Mail	34
Multicultural Affairs	34
Student Involvement and Leadership Development	35
Service and Active Citizenship	35
Veterans Services	107
CLUBS	36
PROGRAMS OF STUDY	39
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS	40
Academic Advising	40
The Academic Course Load	40
The Academic Programs	40
Adding or Dropping Courses	41
Attendance	42
Change of Major	42
Class Determination for Registration	42
University Policy Regarding Academic Honesty	42
Eligibility for Athletics	43
Eligibility for Offices	43
Examinations	43
University Policy Regarding Grade Appeals	44
Absence Due to Religious Beliefs	44
Grading System	45
Quality Point Average	45
Grade and Corresponding Quality Points	46
Warnings	46
Graduation Participation and Degree Application	46
Honors	47
Academic Probation/Suspension/Dismissal	47
Withdrawal	49
UNIVERSITY GUIDELINES POLICIES	50
Judicial Code	50
Definitions of Disciplinary Sanctions	62
Alcohol Policy	66
Drug Policy	75
Campus Posting Policy	80
Care and Use of College Property	81
Domestic Violence Policy	81
Education Amendment Acts	81
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Diversity Plan	88
Firearms and Fireworks	89
Non-Discrimination and Employment of Persons/Education of Students with Disabilities	89
Freedom of Expression	90
Picketing Code	91
Fund Raising Policies	92
Hazing	93
Institutional Use of Student Images	94
Insurance : Theft/Property Damage	94
Involuntary Administrative Withdrawal	94
Jury Duty	95
Outdoor Event Policy	95
Protective Custody	96
Research Activities	97
Serious Illness or Death of a Fellow Student	98
Sexual Harassment Policy	98
Smoking	103
Snow Emergency	103
Solicitation Policy	104
Sororities and Fraternities, Social	104
Stalking M.G.L. c 265 s 43	104
Student Attire	105
Title IX Coordinators	105
Travel Policy	105
Trespassing	105
Use of Student E-mail	105
RESIDENCE HALLS	106
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION	114
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION	117
ACADEMIC CALENDAR	139
UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY	140
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