Welcome to The Word 2018-2019
The Word student handbook contains information and resources to help you create your Carnegie Mellon experience and embrace your role as a valued member of our university.
At Carnegie Mellon, our ambition is that all students will reach their highest potential in the areas of intellectual and artistic pursuits, personal well-being, professional development, leadership, and contribution to the larger community.
Community membership affords many privileges and likewise responsibilities as we all uphold the standards of our university. To ensure you are knowledgeable of the university’s expectations and the process that will be followed if standards are not met, this handbook articulates the rights and responsibilities afforded to and expected of each member of our community.
We hope you will take advantage of this handbook to support your Carnegie Mellon experience.
Amy Burkert Gina Casalegno
Vice Provost for Education Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
INDEX
I. Carnegie Mellon Code
II. Academic Standards, Policies, and Procedures
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Standards for Academic and Creative Life (Academic Policies)
- Academic Disciplinary Actions Overview - Graduate Students
- Academic Disciplinary Actions Overview - Undergraduate Students
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
- Change of Address
- Computing
- Conduct of Classes
- Course Meeting - Undergraduate Students
- Cross-College and University Registration PCHE (Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education) Guidelines
- Doctoral Student Status Policy
- Evaluation and Certification of English Fluency for Instructors
- Examinations for Undergraduate Courses
- Fair Use Policy
- Final Examinations for Graduate Courses
- Financial Aid Policy
- Financial Obligations
- Grading Policies
- Human Subjects in Research
- Intellectual Property Policy
- Library Policies
- Make-Up of Absence from Class Due to Illness
- Prenatal Radiation Exposure
- Privacy Rights of Students
- Procedure for the Appeal of Final Grades and Academic Actions for Graduate Students
- Procedure for the Appeal of Grades and Academic Actions for Undergraduate Students
- Research Proposals: Government, Corporate, and Foundations
- Research Misconduct
- Restricted Research
- Retention of Student Work
- Statute of Limitations - Master's Students
- Statute of Limitations - Undergraduate Students
- Student Leave Policy
- Student Maternity Accommodation Protocol
- Student Return Policy
- Students' Rights
- Student Suspension/Required Withdrawal Policy
- Tax Status of Graduate Student Awards
- Temporary Closing of the University
- Transfer Credit Evaluation
- Tuition and Fees Adjustment Policy
- Withdrawal of a Degree
III. Community Policies
- Activities
- Activities Fee
- Advertising on Campus - Graffiti and Poster Policy of Student Government
- AIDS Policy
- Alcohol and Drug Policy
- Bicycle/Wheeled Transportation Policy
- Broadcasting
- Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
- Concessions, Solicitations, Lotteries and Raffles
- Damage to Carnegie Mellon Property
- Deadly Weapons
- Discriminatory Harassment
- Disorderly Conduct
- Drones
- Emergency Contact
- Emergency Response Plan
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy
- Fire Extinguisher and Sprinkler Systems
- Freedom of Expression Policy
- Hazing
- Health Insurance Policy
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Immunization Policy
- Information Security
- Inspection of University Space
- Missing Student Protocol
- No Contact Agreements/No Contact Orders
- Noise
- On-Campus Emergencies
- Pets
- Policy Against Retaliation
- Political Activities
- Protection of Children
- Public Art
- Publications
- Recycling Policy
- Riotous and Disorderly Behavior
- Safety Intervention Protocol
- Safety Hazards
- Scheduling and Use of University Facilities
- Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
- Smoking on Campus
- Social Regulations
- Steam Tunnels
- Student Accounts Receivable Collection Policy and Procedures
- Student Enterprises
- Trademark Licensing
- Unauthorized Possession of Keys
- Utility Lines
- Workplace Threats and Violence Policy
IV. Community Standards
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- Initiating the Student Conduct Process
- Administrative Resolution
- Hearing Boards
- University Disciplinary Committee
- Appeals
- Cases Involving Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking and Policy Violations Related to Title IX
- All Greek Community Standards Board
- Sanctions and Outcomes
- Citations
- Withdrawal with Pending Allegations
- Review After a Conviction of a Crime