ST

1 STUDENT of Contents About Arcadia2 Regulations and Policies 3 Student Records Policies 5 Academic Policies 8 Housing Policy 23 Health and Safety 23 Health and Accident Insurance 25 Personal Health and Student Support Services 26 Code of Conduct 28 Policy Prohibiting Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence, and Stalking 35 The Clery Act 76 Alcohol and Other Drugs 77 University Computer Abuse Policy 81 Loss or Damage Statement 81 Non-Discrimination Statement 82 arcadia University 2018 Student Handbook About arcadia History of arcadia University and The College of Global Studies arcadia University arcadia University has its roots in the far west of Pennsylvania in 1853, as the Beaver Female Seminary, one of the first institutions in Pennsylvania devoted to higher education for women.

2 In 1972, the College became co-educational and began offering graduate level programs. In 1925-1928, Beaver College moved to its present location in Glenside, Pennsylvania, occupying an historic landmark estate known as Grey Towers, which, with its castle, stone buildings and spacious grounds, provides a campus of great dignity and beauty. In the past 30 years, arcadia University has grown significantly from a small undergraduate, liberal arts college to a comprehensive university. In 2000, the Board of Trustees approved the historic decision to change the name and status of the institution to arcadia University. arcadia University celebrated its 160th anniversary in 2013, highlighting arcadia 's remarkable journey from a women's seminary to a comprehensive university, as well as its bright future as a highly respected leader in international education.

3 The College of Global Studies For much of its history, arcadia University has been actively involved in providing high quality international education opportunities for students. In June of 1948, Jack Wallace, a professor at Beaver College, took a class of 17 students to Europe for ten weeks to see first-hand the economic effects of World War II on Europe and the post-war efforts to rebuild it. This was a pioneering effort at a time when other colleges had yet to resurrect the study abroad programs that the War had interrupted. In 1965, The Center for Education Abroad was established to enable American undergraduates to study for credit in fully-integrated programs in Britain, Austria, and elsewhere. From these early experiences, arcadia University has become a national leader in education abroad. In 2009, the arcadia University Center for Education Abroad became The College of Global Studies.

4 It is the first College of its kind in the United States to become a full-fledged member of the academy with all the attendant rights and responsibilities. 2 arcadia University 2018 Student Handbook Today, The College of Global Studies provides undergraduates access to more than one hundred programs abroad in Australia, Chile, Cuba, England, Greece, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, and Wales. Nearly 3,000 students from over 300 colleges and universities participate in The College's programs abroad each year. The College continuously strives to provide the highest level of academic programs, dynamic student life opportunities, support and health and safety services, and robust co-curricular programming to its program participants wherever they are in the world.

5 arcadia University Mission Statement arcadia University provides a distinctively global, integrative and personal learning experience for intellectually curious undergraduate and graduate students in preparation for a life of scholarship, service and professional contribution. The College of Global Studies at arcadia University Mission Statement The College of Global Studies at arcadia University prepares students for lives of informed contribution in a rapidly changing global society. Through strategic institutional partnerships, innovative academic, experiential and co-curricular programming expressed in diverse and challenging global contexts, students learn to think critically, observe skillfully, reflect thoughtfully and participate meaningfully. The College of Global Studies at arcadia University Regulations and Policies This Handbook contains the regulations, policies and judicial procedures of The College, including the Code of Academic Responsibility, Code of Conduct, Housing, Health and Safety, Discrimination and Sexual Harassment, Alcohol and Drug Use, and Technology Abuses policies.

6 A student participating in a program with The College of Global Studies is subject to, and should be familiar with, student conduct policies of The College, the host institution and their home institution. The College of Global Studies regulations and policies may be stricter than those of a student s home institution because of the broader consequences of student conduct when a student is participating in a study abroad program. The specific policies and procedures of The College may differ from arcadia 3 arcadia University 2018 Student Handbook University s general policies. In the case of any differences, the policies of The College govern participants in its programs. Reservations of Rights The College of Global Studies reserves the sole right to interpret, add, delete, or modify at any time all provisions contained in this Handbook.

7 Revisions and updated information concerning changes in policy will be available on The College of Global Studies website at Student Conduct: The Resident/Academic Director or designee, in consultation with the Vice President of The College, is responsible for the enforcement of all policies pertaining to student conduct and discipline at the program site. The Resident/Academic Director may impose administrative sanctions such as warning, reprimand, censure, probation, suspension, dismissal, restitution and denial of privileges in the use of facilities whenever this becomes necessary to operate the program and properly protect the property of the University and/or the community. Sanctions may be appealed in writing to the Vice President. The decision of the Vice President on all matters is final. Any incidents considered to be in violation of The College s Title IX policy will be reviewed and adjudicated in accordance with published rules and regulations.

8 Adjudication panels in Title IX cases also reserve the right to impose sanctions and/or dismiss a student from a program. Admissions: We reserve the right to withdraw a student from a program at any time if the student s academic or disciplinary record changes or if there is any material omission or misrepresentation on the application for admission. Program Fee Payment and Refund Policies: Students must agree to abide by the financial policies outlined in the Fees and Financial Information section on The College s website. They must also agree to be responsible for all other expenses not covered by the program fee. Property Damage and Unpaid Bills: Students are responsible for any and all damage to their room, residence or other program related property. The College will add any damage charges and unpaid bills to the student s account.

9 arcadia University will withhold the student s transcript until the account is paid in full. 4 arcadia University 2018 Student Handbook Student Records Policies Student Address and Biographical Data Students are responsible for providing The College of Global Studies at arcadia University with accurate address and biographical information, which is solicited initially as part of the admission and registration process. Changes that occur while you are studying abroad in local address, permanent home address, the first person to notify in cases of emergency, marital status and name must be updated with The College. It is your responsibility to ensure that accurate, up to date address and biographical information are available to arcadia officials at all times during your participation on a study abroad program.

10 The College verifies students identities using their government-issued passport. Copies of passports provided to The College are stored securely in arcadia s student record system. arcadia University staff at in-country locations verify student identities during orientation programs. Disclosure of Student Records This section summarizes and comments on basic information about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (and commonly known as FERPA ) and should not be considered a definitive review of the act. Federal regulations, as well as the act, may be referenced for further details. Information is available at: Directory Information: Students must be notified annually of the categories of personally identifiable information that the institution has designated as directory information and will release without the written consent of the student.