It is the responsibility of all UMBC students to know, understand, and adhere to all official UMBC policies and procedures.  Included is list of important student policies and procedures for which you are responsible for knowing.  You can find full text versions of all policies by accessing the Student Handbook from the Student Affairs Web page, www.umbc.edu/saf/ (go to Publications/Student Handbook*) or through the Student Link on UMBC’s homepage. 

If you are unable to access the Web, copies of these policies are available in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.  You can call 410.455.2393 or stop by The Commons Room 319 to request a copy.

Summaries and in some cases the complete text of policies are available through the following web links:

MyUMBC – academics tab

UMBC Registrar’s Office http://www.umbc.edu/registrar/

UMBC home page (www.umbc.edu) Resources for Students

All Policies Are Subject to Review and Change.  Students are responsible for applying the most current version of the policy available on the web www.umbc.edu/saf/ (go to publications/student handbook).

UMBC POLICIES INCLUDED IN HANDBOOK

·          UMBC Code of Student Conduct

·          Statement of Values for Student Academic Integrity

·          Student Academic Conduct Policy

·          UMBC Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

·          University of Maryland System Policy on Sexual Harassment

·          Sexual Assault Response and Risk Reduction Procedures

·          UMBC Substance Abuse Policy Notification for Students

·          Inclement Weather/Emergency Closing Policy 

·          The Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act

·          Disclosure of Student Records Policy

·          Hazing Policy

·          Immunization Policy

·          International Student Health Insurance Policy

·          Policy on Acts of Violence and Extremism

·          Policy on a Drug-free Workplace

·          Policy for Responsible Computing

·          Posting Policy

·          Recognition and Registration Process for Student Organizations

·          Sales and Solicitations Policy

·          Scheduling Policy

UMBC POLICIES SPECIFIC TO GRADUATE STUDENTS

The following policies specific to graduate students are also available on the Graduate School web site: http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/procedures/policies.html.

·          Graduate Assistant Policies and Guidelines

·          Rights and Responsibilities for Academic Integrity

·          Procedures for determination of instate status for admissions, tuition and charge-differential purposes

·          Disclosure of Student Records Policy

·          Policy and Procedures for Student Academic Misconduct

·          Procedural Guidelines for Handling of Allegations of Arbitrary and Capricious Grading

·          Policies and Procedures for the Appeal of Academic Dismissal