Student Handbook

Majors/Minors
For more information academic regarding programs of study or minors, please reference the Course Catalogue at: http://www.drexel.edu/provost/catalog/

Bachelor’s/Master’s Dual Degree Program
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/dual_degree_program.asp

Two Undergraduate Degrees

Graduate Courses Open to Undergraduate Day Students
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/graduate_courses.asp

Graduates Academic Policies
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/graduatestudies/policies.asp

Academic Evaluation/Standards
Academic Year
Change of Program of Study/Major (Transfer)
Class Attendance
Course Load Limitations for Each Term
Credit Duplication
Degrees & Graduation Requirements
Adding/Withdrawing Courses
Full-time/Part-time Status
Grading System
Time Requirements for Program Completion
External Transfer Credit
Withdraw from the University
Requirements Specific to Student Status
Program Requirements for Master of Science
Dual Master’s Degree
Program Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy

ACADEMIC HONORS,
PROGRAMS & SUPPORT
Pennoni Honors College
http://www.drexel.edu/honors/

Overview of the Pennoni Honors College
The Pennoni Honors College is a living-learning community designed to enhance the educational experiences and enrich the lives of accomplished and highly motivated undergraduate scholars at Drexel University. As the interdisciplinary hub for the University, the Pennoni Honors College integrates learning both in and outside the classroom. The College also sponsors a range of unique academic programs serving the campus at large. In addition to the Honors Program, the College is home to the Center for Civic Engagement, Study Abroad, Fellowships, Great Works Symposium, STAR Scholars, The Cultural Passport, Visiting Scholars, The SmartSet.com, and the University Writing Program.

Honors Courses
The Pennoni Honors College provides a rich array of exclusive course experiences to its students. The traditionally smaller class size in Honors courses encourages a collaborative learning environment in which the University’s most talented students can interact and learn.    Several types of courses offer the opportunity to earn Honors credits: a required Honors Freshman Seminar; Honors Sections of existing courses in most academic departments; Honors Options in existing courses; Honors Colloquia, and two special University-wide courses offered through the Honors College. A grade of B- or better is in all cases required in order to receive Honors credit.
The Honors Freshman Seminar introduces students to seminar-style learning. It allows students the opportunity for one-on-one interaction with leading scholars at the University and to engage their peers in active discussions.

Honors Sections of existing University courses provide enriched versions of regular courses. Honors Sections are taught in smaller groups and on an advanced level that enables more discussion, exploration, and practical application. In courses without Honors Sections, students may elect, with faculty approval, to complete an Honors Option by undertaking additional research, writing, or special projects beyond the standard course requirements.

Honors Colloquia, taught by the University’s best faculty, are rigorous, enriching and discussion-intensive. In almost all cases, they are open to all Honors students regardless of their major. Some popular course topics offered in the past include The Hidden God in Cinema, Myths of Creation and Existence, The Art of Comedy, and Law, Literature and Politics.

Two University-wide courses can be taken for Honors credit. The Great Works Symposium is an interdisciplinary team-taught course that generally focuses on a single but large subject for the entire academic year, emphasizing different aspects of the topic each term.

Past subjects include the European Union, Global Warming, and Modern Medicine. The Writing and Peer Tutoring Workshop is an interactive class focusing on improving one’s writing and learning how to help others improve their writing. Students who complete this course successfully may apply to become paid writing tutors for the University Writing Program.

Honors Program Enrichment Opportunities
In addition to our expanded curriculum, the Honors College offers a broad array of co-curricular experiences, including research forums, informal film and discussion sessions, and trips to nearby cities such as New York and Washington, DC. The College provides opportunities for our students to attend theatrical, dance, and musical performances at Philadelphia’s many cultural institutions. We gather regularly for dinners with faculty and administrators, and the students schedule performing-arts nights, ski trips, and sporting events. Honors students mentor one another and help tutor students across campus.
Honors students can choose to live together in Race Street Residence Hall, the newest suite-style dormitory on campus.   Mentorship, programming, and other community-building events often take place in the Honors Residence Hall.

Our Honors Center is housed on the fifth floor of MacAlister Hall and includes our administrative office, an Honors Seminar Room for our discussion-based courses, and the Honors Lounge with computers and study space for our students.

Graduation Requirements
Graduation with Distinction is awarded by the Pennoni Honors College to our most accomplished students. This achievement is noted on both the student’s official University transcript and the University’s Commencement Program. To qualify for Graduation with Distinction, students must successfully complete a minimum of 32 Honors credits (21 credits if admitted during sophomore year or later), maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher, and complete a Senior Thesis/ Capstone course/Design Project (in their major program) judged worthy of honors. The course credits associated with the Senior Thesis/ Capstone course/Design Project are counted toward the 32 required credits.

Admissions Information
The Pennoni Honors College welcomes applications from incoming freshmen, transfer students, and current Drexel students prior to the start of their Junior year. To apply, students should have a minimum GPA of 3.75 or higher, a solid record of extra curricular activities and academic accomplishments, and a record of conduct befitting Honors students.   Applications and guidelines are available on the Honors College website at www.drexel.edu/honors

Contact us at:

Pennoni Honors College
5016 MacAlister Hall
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
E-mail: honorscollege@drexel.edu
Phone: 215-895-1267
Fax: 215-895-6813

BOOKSTORE
The Drexel University Bookstores are operated by Barnes & Noble College Bookstores. The store at the University City Main Campus is the anchor of the Dragon Shops located in MacAlister Hall at 33rd and Chestnut Streets. The Center City Hahnemann Campus bookstore is located in the Bellet Building at 15th and Race Streets. The College of Medicine bookstore is located on the ground level on the Queen Lane Medical Campus. For updated store hours and information, please visit www.drexel.edu/bookstore or call 215.895.2860

Barnes & Noble Drexel University Bookstores stores stock new and used textbooks and supplies. There is also a wide variety of reference books, emblematic clothing and giftware, snacks and other food items, health and beauty aids, newspapers and magazines, greeting cards, and more.

Purchases may be paid for with cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or Dragon Dollars. When you are purchasing merchandise via check, a valid student ID or driver’s license is required.

Online Textbook Orders
Students can order their textbooks online through the Barnes & Nobles Drexel University Bookstore website at www.drexel.edu/bookstore. Online orders provide students first chance at any available used books, as well as no lines to wait in when the term begins. In addition, customized information for required textbooks can be found under the Buy Your Textbooks Now link in DrexelOne.

Refund, Return and Book Buyback Policy
Textbooks with a Receipt
- Full refund within first week of class regardless of reason.
- Full refund with proof of dropped class until 30 days from first day of class.
- Summer or special course session refunds are given for one week after start of class.
General Books (non-textbook)
- Full refund with receipt if returned within 14 days of purchase.
- Test prep guides are non-returnable.

All Other Merchandise with a Receipt
- Full refund anytime in your original form of payment

Other Merchandise (non-textbook) Without a Receipt
- Merchandise credit will be given at the current price
- Cash back on remaining balance of merchandise credit is limited to $10

No Refunds Given
- On textbooks 30 days after the start of class
- On textbooks without a receipt
- On custom course materials, outlines, study guides, magazines, and prepaid phone cards
- Textbooks and all other merchandise must be in saleable condition

Book Buyback
Students may sell their textbooks back to the Bookstore all year. The best time to sell books back is during finals week. Students must present their Drexel DragonCard in order to sell books back.

OFFICE OF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

Campus Engagement within Student Life oversees the many aspects of connecting students to campus by engaging students. Our mission is to provide social, cultural and educational opportunities that promote student involvement outside of the classroom-for all students. The Assistant Dean for Campus Engagements has oversight of the development of leadership programs; program planning; commuter, off-campus, graduate, and transfer student programs and services; community service at the institution; the fraternity and sorority life experience; the funding of all student organizations through the student allocation fee; and orientation for all new students at the University. The areas within Campus Engagement include the Office of Campus Activities, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Office of New Student and Family Programs, the Office of Commuter, Transfer, and Graduate Students Programs and Services, and the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC), in strategic planning and the creation and implementation of mission, vision, and goals for the department and as they relate to the Division and University.

Activities Unlimited
Twice each year, Campus Engagement (OCE) coordinates the Activities Unlimited organization fair, which introduces students to Drexel’s student life and helps student organizations recruit new members and promote their activities. This event draws over 1,000 students each time, and is part of the Division of Student Life’s semi-annual Welcome Back celebration held during the first week of the fall and spring terms.

Office of Campus Activities (OCA)

A valuable part of the Drexel experience lies in engagement within student organizations or groups where leadership, community responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and social interests can be met.

The Office of Campus Activities (OCA) advances the mission of Drexel University and the Division of Student Life by providing students and enriched collegiate experience through meaningful opportunities to learn and develop leadership, interpersonal, programming, and organizational skills so that they may connect and contribute to the University community and society.

The OCA staff will serve as student-focused advocates, navigators, advisors, educators, and administrators while working collaboratively to support programs that meet the needs and interests of students.

The Three (3) Pillars of OCA that support student development and engagement are:

Leadership Development: We provide opportunities and resources for students to develop and enhance personal and professional skills.
Financial Management: We support student organizations with managing financial responsibilities.
Event Planning: We educate and encourage students and organizations regarding effective and appropriate event planning.

Student Organizations
There are around 200 student organizations at Drexel that have been created by students for students. Whether your interests are athletic, social, artistic, cultural, literary, religious, athletic, service, political, or academic, student organizations are Drexel University’s forum for exploration and self-discovery.

Student organizations provide students the opportunity to explore interests and hobbies outside of the classroom. Membership information is provided to interested students and available from the OCA, in the Creese Student Center, Suite 215, or online at www.drexel.edu/oca. In addition, if you do not find an organization that meets your needs, the Office of Campus Activities (OCA) will help you start a new one.

Student Organization Recognition
Recognition is a privilege given to student organizations that agree to comply with institutional policies and procedures and is the official acknowledgement of the organization by the University. OCA reviews all applications and determines recognition based on policies and procedures (available from OCA). Organizations may apply to be recognized at any point in the year with the annual process beginning in the Spring term. Recognized student organizations receive the benefits of access to a multitude of University resources and services.

Student Organization Directory
The Student Organization Directory is a quick and convenient way to connect with student organizations via the internet. The online directory lists all recognized student organizations, gives a short description of each, and provides contact information for each organization. The directory can help you get a fast connection to student life at Drexel. The student organization directory can be accessed by clicking the student organization link on the OCA website www.drexel.edu/oca.

Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Many of the activities and programs at Drexel stem from student initiatives. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a student-run programming board that coordinates many events and activities for the University community. CAB brings high-profile concerts, lectures, cultural programs, comedians, films and other events to campus. CAB leaders play a key role in shaping and supporting many of Drexel’s traditions, such as The Women in Society Dinner, New Student Days Carnival, Spring Jam, the Fall Comedy Show, and the Crystal Ball.

Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA)
Students are viewed as participating members of the Drexel community with a role in the shared governance of the institution. Students are encouraged to assist with the continued development of the University’s programs and services through active involvement in organizations, such as the Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA). Drexel’s USGA is composed of student representatives from various Drexel colleges and schools, student organizations, and special populations within the student body. USGA encourages a constructive relationship between the University, community, and students. The organization serves as a channel for expression of student ideas by providing avenues for student input on many University issues.

Student Media Organizations: Lexerd, The Triangle, WKDU
Student media organizations at Drexel are operated and managed by students. Students are responsible for many aspects of the operation of these clubs, including advertising, graphics, layout, editing, photography, production, program format, and fiscal management. LEXERD (Drexel spelled backwards) is the University’s yearbook. The student staff is responsible for every aspect of the publication, including theme selection, layout, copy, and photography. The Triangle is Drexel’s student newspaper, published every Friday during the fall, winter, and spring terms and bi-weekly during the summer term. The Triangle is administered and financed through the student members who manage the newspaper. WKDU, 91.7 FM, is a non-commercial student-run radio station. Its progressive and alternative music format has been deemed the “Best of Philly.” WKDU members operate and manage the station and report on news and public affairs issues.

Sports Clubs
Sports clubs are student organizations co-recognized by the OCA and the Recreational Sports Office. The clubs are organized for structured participation in a recreational sport, instruction or competition against other universities and colleges. The Sports Club program complements the University’s intercollegiate athletic programs, intramural activities, informal recreation, and group fitness offerings.

Academic and Honor Societies
Academic and honor societies exist for almost every academic program at Drexel. While a good academic record is often a key requirement, membership requirements vary among the different organizations. One society may require a high GPA, while others will look for excellence in community leadership or demonstrated ability in the arts. Some may be open to both graduate and undergraduate students.

Professional Organizations
Professional organizations and societies are an important source of new information and vocational guidance. They also give students additional connections in their chosen fields. Organizations may send representatives to a national conference, allowing students to interact with others across the nation who share the same interest. Many professional organizations are advised by faculty in their academic department.

General Student Organization Information
Contact the Office of Campus Activities (OCA), at askoca@drexel.edu or www.drexel.edu/oca, for questions or information on the following topics:
- Getting involved with an existing student organization
- Starting a new student organization
- Responsibilities and privileges of recognized student organizations, including the annual recognition process
- Event planning for student organizations
- Role of student organization advisors and officers
- Student organization office or storage space
- Financial policies governing student organizations
- Student Activity Fee Allocations Committee (SAFAC)
- Student organization finances and financial management
- Student organization travel
- Student organization fund raising
- Student Organization Orientation and Training (SOOT)

Leadership Development Programs
The OCA sponsors and provides a wide variety of programs and resources designed to develop students’ leadership potential and prepare them to effectively engage in leadership opportunities on campus, on co-op, and following graduation. Visit www.drexel.edu/oca/Leadership for more information.

Creating Excellent Organizations (CEO) Leadership Development Series
The CEO Program is a leadership development series providing the skills needed to succeed personally and professionally, and it is designed for members and leaders of student organizations and for any student that desires to learn leadership and organizational skills and strategies. The skills taught in CEO compliment the academic and co-op experiences students have at Drexel University.

CEO’s leadership workshops provide educational lessons that can the interpersonal and organizational leadership skills students need to create excellent organizations. Students can refine their leadership styles and broaden their understanding of what it takes to excel and succeed in today’s work environment.

The CEO Program covers a wide variety of topics such as: goal setting, risk taking, character and values identification and clarification, program planning, time management, diversity education, interpersonal communication, running effective meetings, conflict resolution, ethical decision making and transition management. Professional staff and executive trainers from area corporations and Drexel University faculty and administrators facilitate the CEO workshops.

Students who participate in the workshops can earn CEO leadership certificates. Moreover, students who earn certification through CEO’s leadership workshops have the opportunity to apply for advanced leadership trainings such as CEO II’s corporate-level curriculum and specialty events.

Community Service and Volunteer Opportunities
The OCA promotes community service initiatives for the Drexel University community. Through campus programs, alternative spring break (ASB) opportunities, volunteer information, and referral services, the OCA strives to heighten campus awareness of social issues, increase student involvement in the community, and raise social consciousness.

The Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program places teams of Drexel students in communities around the nation to engage in community service and experiential learning during their spring breaks or on various weekends throughout the year. The objectives of ASB are to involve college students in “weeklong” community based service projects and to give students opportunities to engage in activities that will benefit the environment, the community, and the needy. Visit www.drexel.edu/oca/cs/what_is_asb.asp for more information.

The OCA works in conjunction with the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) to promote community service activities of individual student organizations on campus; provide opportunities for student organizations to collaborate on community service activities; and support on-campus programs and events designed to educate and raise awareness about global community issues. For more information, visit www.drexel.edu/oca/communityservice.

Late Night and Weekend Programming
This new initiative, by the Office of Campus Activities, is to provide more programs on campus during the night and weekend hours. Not only will OCA be sponsoring more events of this type, but student organizations now have the opportunity to plan and execute more activities for the entire campus. All recognized student organizations are eligible to apply for programmatic funding up to $1500 per event. Applications can be found in the Office of Campus Activities and on the website starting the first week of classes. This grant is through OCA, not SAFAC.

Office of Campus Activities Location and Office Hours
OCA is located in the lower level of the Creese Student Union Building in the Student Organization Resources Center (SORC).. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm and Friday from 8am to 5pm. For more information, call 215.895.1328, askoca@drexel.edu. You can also visit the OCA website at www.drexel.edu/oca.

Commuter, Graduate and Transfer Student Programs and Services

Commuter, Graduate and Transfer Student Programs and Services (CGTSPS) recognizes that commuter, graduate and transfer students have unique issues and needs. Therefore, social, academic, educational, and informative programs are offered to help students feel connected to campus, discover involvement opportunities, and learn about campus life.

www.drexel.edu/oca/commuters and www.drexel.edu/transfers is the primary location for students to learn more about the resources, programs, and services for commuters, graduate and transfer students. Upon visiting the CGTSPS website, students will find answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQ’s), a place to ask other questions, learn about upcoming events, and more.

Other efforts to keep commuters informed include a weekly newsletter sent via email and weekly emails from students Commuter and Transfer Assistants (CA’s and TA’s). CA’s and TA’s are a group of peer paraprofessionals who work with small groups of commuter and transfer students, just like a Resident Assistant (RAs) would do with resident students. These students serve as mentors to help freshmen and transfer commuter students navigate all facets of their Drexel experience, including co-curricular, social, academic, professional, and home life. CA’s and TA’s aid in extending and expanding services and programs, connecting students, and supporting students through the transitions of their first year at Drexel. Incoming commuters and transfers are automatically enrolled in this program.
Throughout the day and early evening the CA’s and TA’s plan a variety of fun and education programming around the areas of: Navigating Drexel, Professional Development, Environmental Sustainability, Diversity and Community Service, Health and Wellness, Family Involvement, Fine Arts and Culture, as well, as School Spirit. Some of the programs that have been held in the past are: How to Make a Meal in 20 Minutes, Commuter Thanksgiving Luncheon, Boxed Lunch Workshop Series, Stress Relief Spa Day, Pie Eating Contests, Transfer Seminar Series, and the nationally award winning Annual Commuter Car Show.

CGTSPS has also created spaces on campus where commuters, graduate and transfer students can come, relax and even study. The Charlotte Alletag Commuter Lounge provides a place for students to relax, eat and socialize, and serves as an avenue to highlight the many involvement opportunities that exist at the University. The Lounge resources include a large screen television with cable, refrigerator, and microwave. Lockers are also available to students for a small fee, and many are large enough to hold bicycle helmets.

CGTSPS also advises DCom, the Drexel Commuter Student Organization, which sponsors social and educational activities and advocates for commuter student needs. DCom activities include a Meet and Greet, Pizza with the Provost and Good Morning Commuters.

For more information about Commuter, Graduate and Transfer Student Programs and Services, Creese 215, call 215.895.1328, email commuters@drexel.edu or transfers@drexel.edu, or visit www.drexel.edu/oca/commuters or www.drexel.edu/transfers.

Off Campus Housing
Moving and living off-campus is a whole new experience for most students. Off Campus Housing (OCH) services and programs assist students, faculty, and staff in searching for housing, works through landlord/tenant issues, and develops relationships with community organizations to better assist students living off campus.

The Off Campus Housing search website (www.drexel.edu/offcampushousing) will also allow students to post sublets, find roommates, buy and sell furniture, and connect with other students living off campus.

In addition, OCH sponsors information sessions to educate students on what they should know when becoming apartment renters. These include sessions on legal rights, signing leases, landlord/tenant responsibilities, and being a good neighbor.

The office cannot make guarantees on apartment availability and is not responsible for the condition of the apartments listed.

For more information about OCH, stop by OCA, Creese 215, call 215.895.1328, email
offcampushousing@drexel.edu, or visit www.drexel.edu/ offcampushousing.

CGTSPS and OCH Location and Office Hours
CGTSPS and OCH are located in the lower level of the Creese Student Union Building in the Student Organization Resources Center (SORC). Information can also be sought at in room 215 of the Creese Student Union Building. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm and Friday from 8am to 5pm. For more information, call 215.895.1328, commuters@drexel.edu or offcampushousing@drexel.edu or transfers@drexel.edu. You can also visit www.drexel.edu/oca/commuters, or www.drexel.edu/oca/.transfers or www.drexel.edu/offcampushousing.

Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC)

The SAFAC Office is the primary financial resource for student organizations at Drexel University Main Campus and works to educate students on fiscal responsibility, debt management, fundraising, and processes all procurement needs of all recognized student organizations.

The SAFAC Allocation Committee, which is advised by the Budget Coordinator, is made up of currently enrolled Drexel University students and exists to support the initiatives, goals, and activities of Drexel student organizations and Student Life by allocating student activity fees.

SAFAC Location and Office Hours
SAFAC is located in the lower level of the Creese Student Union Building in the Student Organization Resources Center (SORC). Information can also be sought at in room 215 of the Creese Student Union Building. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm and Friday from 8am to 5pm. For more information, call 215.895.1811, safac@drexel.edu. You can also visit the SAFAC website at http://www.drexel.edu/safac/

New Student and Family Programs (NSFP)

New Student and Family Programs see many initiatives that involve our new students and families. New Student Orientation is a program that welcomes our new students and their families to Drexel University in the summer before the first term of classes occur. New Student Days (NSD) is an extension of the New Student Orientation that takes place on campus the week before the summer term takes place. During NSD, new students can take part in a variety of activities and programs developed to orient the students to campus, college life, and the Philadelphia experience.

New Student and Family Programs also support the Drexel Family Association in their efforts to keep families connected to Drexel University. Family Weekend, which typically occurs in November, welcomes families back to campus.

New Student and Family Programs Office Hours
New Student and Family Programs is located in the Dean of Students suite 215 on the second level the Creese Student Union Building. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm and Friday from 8am to 5pm. For more information, call 215.895.1328 or visit http://www.drexel.edu/studentlife/dfa.

FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE

Fraternity and Sorority membership promotes the core values of leadership, service, friendship and scholarship. Many of our chapters provide a living and learning environment that promotes fraternal values. Students are eligible to join the majority of these groups as early as the fall term of their first year at Drexel.

Fraternity and sorority participation at Drexel plays a significant role in the lives of Drexel students. With more than 800 members, the chapters affect all areas of campus life. The Greek experience begins as part of college life by providing a caring environment that encourages individual development and offers the opportunity for a lifetime of involvement. The Fraternity and Sorority Life staff advises the three governing bodies of the 23 recognized sororities and fraternities: the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and the Women’s Panhellenic Council (PHC). University Housing manages all aspects of University owned properties occupied by Greek organizations.

Recruitment/Rush for Fraternity and Sorority Life
Recruitment, or “Rush,” is an opportunity for students and fraternity or sorority members to get to know one another. During this process, students find out if chapter membership interests them, and if so, which organization appeals most to them. Membership Recruitment is a mutual selection process. Because each fraternity and sorority is unique, students should visit multiple organizations in order to find the one with which they feel most comfortable. Information about recruitment and membership intake occurs throughout the academic year. Check with the Fraternity and Sorority Life staff for dates and locations. All policies, procedures and minimum expectations governing fraternities and sororities are outlined later in this section.

Policies
Fraternities and sororities have been recognized as student organizations at Drexel University since 1900. Since then, they have played an integral role in the Drexel University community. They share, as do all other University recognized student organizations, the responsibility of making a positive contribution to Drexel’s mission. As such, the University expects that fraternities and sororities abide by the policies and expectations that follow as well as policies that apply to all Drexel University students. Fraternities and sororities are also expected to provide their membership with programs and services that support their members’ growth and development in social interactions, academic achievement, scholarship, intellectual maturity, self-awareness, civic involvement, and service.

These policies and expectations apply to all fraternities and sororities recognized by the University and the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, Inc. (NALFO), North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC), or other appropriate nationally-affiliated organizations. In addition to Drexel University policies and expectations, every fraternity and sorority and each of its members is expected to abide by the policies set forth by their national organization.

Recognition Policy
Recognition of a fraternity or sorority is to be understood as a privilege, not a right. All Greek associations must enhance the educational experience of students. There are obligations that every Greek organization related to Drexel must assume if it intends to be in good standing with the University.

Recognition of a fraternity or sorority by the University entitles the organization to operate on campus, enroll members from the student body, and enjoy certain University services, as well as all other rights and benefits of University-recognized student organizations. If the University believes activities of a fraternity or sorority is inconsistent with University policies, the University reserves the right to suspend or revoke recognition through the use of its judicial process.

Recognized fraternities and sororities receive the same access to University facilities, activities, and programs as other student organizations. Fraternities and sororities also receive support from the Division of Student Life, including the coordination of programs of chapter development and operation, and advising support.

By recognizing fraternities and sororities, the University does not intend to control or be responsible for their operation or the activities of their members. Therefore, although affiliated with and recognized by the University, fraternities and sororities remain at all times independent organizations, separately accountable for their own finances, governance, and activities. Fraternities and sororities are responsible for establishing and enforcing policies and regulations that govern their operation and hold their members accountable for adhering to all national organization policies, University policies and all federal, state, and local laws.

Initial Recognition
Initial recognition of a fraternity or sorority will be based on criteria formulated by the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life and subject to approval by the Dean of Students and Senior Vice President. Such criteria will be consistent with University goals and be in accordance with the bylaws of the MGC, IFC, and Panhellenic Councils. Drexel University and the governing Greek councils do not recognize local Greek letter organizations. The only exception to this policy is Alpha Pi Lambda Fraternity. It will be the only local Greek letter organization ever recognized at Drexel University.

Continued Recognition
Continued recognition is based on the maintenance of the established minimum standards for Greek organizations as outlined in the annual Chapter Achievement Plan (CAP). Each fraternity and sorority will be reviewed annually through the CAP which is submitted to and reviewed by the Fraternity and Sorority Life staff.

Minimum Standards
Minimum standards will be formulated by the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life, with the approval of the Dean of Students. The Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life may make changes and/or adjustments to the minimum standards to reflect the trends and growth within the Greek community.

The University’s Expectations of Fraternities and Sororities
It is expected that a recognized fraternity or sorority will support the mission of the University by:
- Providing a forum for social interaction in which individuals learn how to effectively relate to others
- Encouraging and stimulating intellectual growth
by promoting participation in the intellectual and
cultural life of the University
- Providing an environment in which learning takes place through the free exchange of ideas and beliefs between members
- Maintaining an environment free of racial, ethnic, sexual, or religious bias, discrimination, or harassment, and encouraging respect for all individuals as more fully described in the University’s discrimination and harassment policies and consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
- Promoting academic achievement and scholarship through tutorial assistance and special study programs, and by rewarding outstanding achievement
- Promoting campus involvement by encouraging members to become involved with other student organizations
- Providing valuable experience in group living for the fraternities and sororities that have recognized university housing or a residential hall floor
- Providing valuable leadership experience and
opportunities for developing fiscal management skills
- Providing a support system for individuals as they move through their university experience
- Promoting an individual’s life-long obligation to serve the larger community by sponsoring service and philanthropic activities
- Promoting alumni relations through an alumni newsletter and alumni events and adhering to “The Minimum Standards for Greek Organizations”

Fraternity and Sorority Expectations of the University
It is expected that the University will provide to recognized fraternities and sororities the following:
- The assistance of a professional staff member(s) in the Division of Student Life
- Use of University facilities for chapter social, cultural, and intellectual programs
- Participation as a group in all athletic, social, and other group activities or programs sponsored by or held under the auspices of Drexel University
- The right to petition the University for financial assistance for facility renovation
- Assistance in sponsoring programs to promote effective leadership, chapter maintenance, and fiscal management
- The assistance of the Student Resource Center (SRC) to record, compute, and monitor overall academic performance
- A billing procedure for University services through a chapter accommodations account as arranged by the Comptroller’s Office
Fraternity/Sorority Procedures and Policies Governance
All fraternities and sororities will participate in the University’s fraternity/sorority governance system through active participation in the Multicultural Greek Council, Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council.

Alumni Corporation Board
Each fraternity and sorority is required to identify an active alumni advisory board that maintains on-going supervisory relations with the chapter. This advisory board must be separate from a housing advisory board. If a chapter is unable to identify an active alumni advisory board, then the following steps will be taken:
- The Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life will intervene to identify individuals for the alumni board
- If the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life is unable to identify individuals, a letter will be sent to the organization’s national office, with a copy to the chapter president, stating that an active alumni advisory board must be put into place within six months of the date of the letter
- If this fails, the Dean of Students will review the
information and consider whether withdraw of recognition is necessary

Chapter Advisor/Chapter Liaison
Each fraternity/sorority will identify an advisor from the Drexel community who shall be approved by the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life. The advisor will serve as a resource to the chapter and will be a liaison between the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life and the chapter.

Questionnaires, Lists, and Reports
Every fraternity/sorority will cooperate with the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life by supplying all information necessary to have a complete file on each chapter. It is expected at the beginning of each term that the president of each chapter will submit a full membership list of members, a house roster, a list of alumni advisory board officers, and a completed questionnaire containing statistics gathered on a quarterly basis to the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Review
On a semi-annual basis, each chapter will review the general condition of the chapter with the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life, indicating strengths and weaknesses, general contribution to the Drexel community, and short- and long-term goals.

Relationship to the National Sponsoring Group
Each fraternity and sorority is to report to its national and/or graduate/alumni sponsoring organization annually regarding the status of membership. The national and/or graduate/alumni sponsoring organization shall communicate regularly with the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life on its evaluation of the chapter.

Financial Management
It is the obligation of each chapter to maintain chapter viability through sound financial management and supervision of the chapter.

Fraternity and Sorority House Residents
The residents of each fraternity and sorority house must be active, upper-classman, fully matriculated Drexel University undergraduate or graduate students in good standing with the chapter. The national office of the chapter and the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life will approve exceptions to this regulation. The Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life will, upon request from the chapter president, provide verification of student status for any names that the president might wish to have reviewed. If the facility has additional space, a president may permit a non-fraternity Drexel University upperclassman to reside in the chapter house. However, non-member residents must understand that the chapter bears full responsibility for all matters relating to the chapter house, and must comply with all chapter and University regulations and procedures. Non-members must be appropriately noted on the house roster. The Director of University Housing must approve any variance from the above.

Fire Safety
Fire safety must be of concern to the residents of each chapter house at all times. The chapter risk management chair, house manager and fire marshal should be certain that fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and fire alarm monitoring systems are always in working order, and that the house is checked on a regular basis for obvious fire hazards. The chapter designee should maintain a written log in which he or she records observations and activities. Each chapter is required to have one unannounced fire drill per term. The chapter designee shall attend a semi-annual training session conducted by the Director of Fire and Life Safety.

House Inspections
To ensure these regulations, a team of University officials will visit each chapter house twice a year in accordance with a pre-announced schedule. The emphasis during each visit is on fire safety and personal health and safety. The results of the visit are reported, in writing, to each president, University Housing, and the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life. Any violation must be corrected within 30 days. All fraternity and sorority houses must provide accommodations that meet basic fire, safety, and health regulations.

Security and Insurance
The University purchases insurance on University-owned properties occupied by Greek organizations. Each chapter is required to pay the premium for such coverage directly to the University. Failure to remit payment to the University in a timely manner will result in a loss of recognition and suspension of all activities until such time that the chapter has corrected the problem. Each chapter is required to carry liability insurance. Failure to do so under the guidelines stipulated in “Standards for Organizations” will result in the
suspension of certain chapter privileges until coverage is maintained.

Any and all matters relating to accidents, fires, burglaries, or other emergencies must be reported to Public Safety and the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Minimum Standards for Greek Organizations
These standards are formulated by the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life as the minimum standards that each Greek organization must attain each year. These standards are subject to final approval by the Dean of students. Each Greek organization is reviewed annually, through the use of an annual report, to assess whether that chapter has met these minimum standards. Any Greek organization not meeting the minimum standards will be given a corrective action plan that is developed by the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life and the national headquarters or appropriate alumni officers for the chapter.

Standards for Organizations
- Each chapter must have a constitution and bylaws to govern itself. A copy of this document is to remain on file with the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life.
- Each chapter must be a member of the MGC, IFC or Panhellenic councils. The chapter president or representative is required to attend all scheduled meetings in a term.
- Chapter officers must be elected by the date required by the national organization.
- Chapter presidents and/or selected officers are required to participate in formal leadership training programs developed or approved by the Director
for Fraternity and Sorority Life.
- Officers must submit all required paper work to the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life by dates designated by the FSL staff.
- The chapter president and/or other officers must meet no less than once a term with a member of the Fraternity and Sorority Life staff to discuss issues relevant to chapter.
- Each fraternity and sorority must provide to the University a certificate of insurance demonstrating that the chapter carries a minimum of $1,000,000 general liability insurance with such specific terms as required by the University’s Office of Risk Management. It is the responsibility of each chapter to list Drexel University as an additional insured.

Standards of Leadership
- Chapter presidents are responsible for educating all initiated and new members about the University hazing policy.
- Chapter presidents are responsible for educating all initiated and new members about the University discrimination and harassment policies.
- Each chapter must submit an outline of its new member education programs to the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Standards of Scholarship
Each chapter must:
- Maintain a 2.3 cumulative GPA. If the chapter falls below a 2.0 term GPA or if a chapter falls below a 2.3 cumulative GPA, it will immediately lose social, athletic, and other privileges.
- Ensure that all members possess a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Those individuals who do not meet minimum requirements must be placed on academic probation by the chapter until such time as their academic standing improves to the minimum requirements. These members will immediately lose social, athletic, and other privileges.
- Enforce grade requirements for holding chapter offices, maintaining active status, and affiliating new members as stipulated by the chapter, MGC, IFC and Panhellenic councils and University policies.

Standards for Programs
Each chapter must conduct or attend social awareness programs as required by the MGC, IFC and Panhellenic councils, and/or the Division for Student Life.

Faculty Advisor
- Each chapter must have a faculty advisor. While
fulfilling this capacity, the advisor is not intended to be, and is not considered, an agent of the University and does not have the authority to act on the University’s behalf. The advisor (or any other University employee) shall not fund, supervise, or participate in social activities where alcohol is served, except as defined in the University’s alcohol policy.
- Each chapter must have an advisor as required by its national organization.

Standards of Social Responsibility
- Each chapter must conduct its social and other activities in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and University and national organization policies and regulations.
- Each chapter is responsible to comply with all applicable building, safety, fire, and health codes or laws. Each chapter is responsible to maintain its chapter residence, including common areas, individual rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, and all other aspects of the property in clean, safe, and working order.
- Each chapter is required to abide by all University and national organization policies, including policies on alcohol, registration of social events with alcohol, hazing, discrimination/harassment, and sexual assault.

Alumni Relations
Chapters must publish a newsletter and/or hold an alumni event at least twice a year.

Standards of Community Service/Philanthropy
Chapters must sponsor quarterly chapter service projects, and must sponsor an annual charity/philanthropy event.

Fraternity and Sorority Life Location and Office Hours
Fraternity and Sorority Life is located in the Dean of Students suite 215 on the second level the Creese Student Union Building. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm and Friday from 8am to 5pm. For more information, call 215.895.1328, email greeklife@drexel.edu or visit http://www.drexel.edu/StudentLife/FSL/.

COMPLAINT RESOLUTION,
STUDENT PROCEDURES
Before seeking recourse from the formal Compliant/Grievance Process, a student must first exhaust more immediate means of resolution in the line of authority including any appeals processes provided for under the program or department policy.

Any complaint against a student or student organization should be made directly to Student Conduct and Community Standards, unless it is pertaining to a violation of the academic honesty policy and/or the parking policy (refer to the appropriate section of the Student Handbook for procedures for filing a complaint for these violations). Complaint procedures are outlined below.

Students must comply with the timelines for submitting complaints, grievances and appeals established under this procedure. Otherwise, the matter is not reviewable.

Resolving Complaints Involving Faculty, Academic Deans, School Directors, Program Directors or Department Heads, including Academic Complaints, Grievances, Grades or Other Academic Decisions

Complaints of harassment or discrimination against University employees must be processed through the Office of Equality and Disability.

Throughout this process, students may feel free to contact the Dean of Students, 215 Creese Student Center, University City Main Campus, 215.895.2501 for advice and consultation.

The student must file their written complaint within thirty (30) days after issuance of the grade, evaluation or other academic decision being challenged or within thirty (30) days of the event giving raise to the complaint.

Step I: Faculty Member
Every effort should always be made to resolve an issue directly with the individual faculty member. When this is not possible and/or did not resolve the issue, individuals must file a complaint, in writing, to the academic department head/program director. If the complaint is with the department head/program director, move to Step II.

Step II: Filing a complaint with the academic department head or program director
Students may discuss the complaint with the academic department head or program director informally or chose to file, in writing, a formal complaint.

Step III: Appeal the academic department head’s/program director’s decision to the academic dean or school director
If a student is not satisfied with the decision of the department head/program director and wishes to pursue the matter further, he/she must appeal the decision to the Academic Dean/School Director, in writing, within five (5) days of receipt of notification of the department head’s/program director’s decision. The student written appeal should clearly state the basis on which he/she is appealing the department head’s/program director’s decision and the reasons why the decision should be amended.

The Academic Dean/School Director will review the written materials related to the appeal and may make any other inquiries he/she deems appropriate to evaluate the appeal.

The Academic Dean/School Director shall send the student a final written response. The decision of the Academic Dean/School Director on appeals of class grades and evaluations is final and not subject to further appeal. The Academic Dean’s/School Director’s decision on all other matters may be appealed by the student by following the process in step IV.

Step IV:   Office of the Provost
If a student is still not satisfied with the result, the student must appeal the decision to the Office of Provost, in writing, within five (5) days of receipt of the final result from the Academic Dean/School Director. The student should clearly state the basis on which he/she is appealing the Academic Dean’s/School Director’s decision and the reasons why the decision should be amended.

The Provost or designee will review the written materials related to the appeal and may make any other inquiries he/she deems appropriate to evaluate the appeal. The decision rendered by the Office of the Provost is final.

A program/department representative/faculty member may not appeal the decision of the Academic Dean/School Director.

Resolving Complaints Involving Staff and Administrators

Complaints of harassment or discrimination against University employees must be processed through the Office of Equality and Disability. Throughout this process, students may feel free to contact the Dean of Students, 215 Creese Student Center, University City Main Campus, 215.895.2501 for advice and consultation. The student must file his/her written complaint within thirty (30) days of the event or incident giving raise to the complaint.

Step I: Staff or administrator
Every effort should always be made to resolve an issue directly with the individual. When this is not possible and/or did not resolve the issue, individuals should file a complaint, in writing, to the individual’s immediate supervisor.

Step II: Filing a complaint with the immediate supervisor
Students may discuss the complaint with the immediate supervisor informally or chose to file, in writing, a formal complaint.

Step III: Appeal to the unit manager
If a student is not satisfied with the decision of the supervisor and wishes to pursue the matter further, he/she must appeal the Unit Manager for that particular area of responsibility, in writing, within five (5) days of receipt of notification of the supervisor’s decision. The student should clearly state the basis on which he/she is appealing the supervisor’s decision and the reasons why the decision should be amended.

The Unit Manager will review the written materials related to the complaint and may make any other inquiries he/she deems appropriate to evaluate the appeal.

The Unit Manager shall send the student a final written response.

Step IV: Appeal to the Senior Vice President
If a student is still not satisfied with the result, the student must appeal the decision to the Senior Vice President who oversees that area, in writing, within five (5) days of receipt of the final result from the Unit Manager. The student should clearly state the basis on which he/she is appealing the Unit Manager’s decision and the reasons why the decision should be amended.

The Senior Vice President or designee will review the written materials related to the appeal and may make any other inquiries he/she deems appropriate to
evaluate the appeal.

The decision rendered by the Senior Vice President is final. A staff member or administrator may not appeal the decision of the Senior Vice President.

Resolving Complaints Concerning Individual Students
and Student Organizations

Throughout this process, students may feel free to contact Student Conduct and Community Standards, 215 Creese Student Center, University City Main Campus, 215.895.6074 for advice and consultation.

Step I: Individual students(s) or student organization
Every effort should always be made to resolve an issue directly with the individual. When this is not possible and/or did not resolve the issue, individuals should file a complaint, in writing, to Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Step II: Filing a complaint with Student Conduct and Community Standards
Refer to the “Judicial Policy” section of the Student Handbook.

CO-OP & CAREER SERVICES

Steinbright Career Development Center
http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/
The Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) serves students, alumni, faculty, administrators, and the University’s participating employer organizations. Services focus on integrating co-operative education experiences and academic programs; and teaching and prioritizing effective career development that empower students and alumni with skills essential for their future careers and lives.

Locations
The SCDC maintains locations on both the University City Main Campus and Center City Hahnemann Campus. The University City Main Campus office is located at the corner of 32nd and Arch Streets (3201 Arch Street) on the second floor. The Center City Hahnemann Campus office is located on the second floor of the Bellet Building at the corner of 15th and Race Streets and serves the College of Nursing and Health Professions and the School of Public Health. The Drexel Shuttle Service provides convenient transportation between the two locations.

Description of Services

Co-operative Education
Each student enrolled in a co-op concentration is assigned a co-op coordinator based on his/her major. Each co-op coordinator also maintains a caseload of employers by industry. Co-op coordinators educate students about the job search, professional ethics, contemporary workplace issues, and professional development as well as work with employer partners to develop academically relevant co-op job opportunities. Coordinators support students and employers throughout the co-op experience.
Graduate Co-operative Education
Graduate-level co-operative education experiences are available to students in participating masters programs in the Colleges of Business, Engineering, Information Science and Technology, the School of Education and the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems. *Students who participate do not receive academic credit.
Drexel.SCDConline
Drexel.SCDConline is a unique online recruitment management system which houses pre-approved co-op opportunities for most co-op cycles as well as services tailored toward graduating seniors and alumni such as On-Campus Recruiting and EDRS.

Career Services
On-Campus Recruiting
Hundreds of jobs are available for graduating students through Drexel University’s On-Campus Recruiting program. On-campus recruiting (OCR) attracts prominent regional, national, and international companies to conduct interviews for full-time positions. On-campus recruiting takes place from September to November and January to March of each year.

Employer Directed Resume Search
The SCDC offers seniors and recent graduates the opportunity to be contacted directly by employers actively seeking Drexel graduates. Students may upload a resume into our database and complete a profile.

Individual Career Counseling and Pre-Professional Advising
The SCDC offers individual career counseling appointments to assist students with selecting majors and setting appropriate career goals as well as counseling and guidance regarding career exploration and their job searches. The SCDC also offers pre-professional advising in the fields of law and medicine. This is designed to provide students with in-depth information regarding these careers.

Career Library
The SCDC maintains an extensive career collection in the Haggerty Library. The career services library assistant is available for drop-in and scheduled appointments for help on job search strategies and resources for both co-op and full-time opportunities. A second career library, geared to the health sciences, is housed in the Center City Hahnemann Campus SCDC office on the second floor of the Bellet Building.

Direct Apply
Direct Apply is an online job posting board for immediate full-time, part-time or temporary jobs as well as for volunteer and fellowship positions. Current students as well as recent graduates (up to two years post-graduation) have the ability to search these job postings. Direct Apply is also used for graduate co-op and some summer-only co-op postings.

Events
The SCDC sponsors several career fairs, networking events, Resumé Critique Days, and company information sessions.

Workshops
A full range of workshops aimed at the continuing career development of undergraduate and graduate students along with graduating seniors and alumni is offered throughout the year. These workshops are designed to give students more targeted information in various career topics. “Answering Behavioral Interview Questions,” “Conducting an Independent Job Search,” and “Study Here, Work the World – an Introduction to Co-op Abroad” are just some of the areas that are covered.

Co-operative Education Policies
Co-op positions are not guaranteed by the SCDC. Students are responsible for conducting an independent job search in conjunction with the job search available through Drexel.SCDConline to optimize co-op employment opportunities. All co-op experiences must be related to the student’s major and pre-approved by the student’s co-op coordinator. Students are required to attend all interviews that have been granted by employers. Students may not miss classes or examinations for co-op interviews.
Students who participate in the ranking/optimal pairing process, must rank only those positions they would be willing to accept. Once paired, students must honor those commitments. Co-op salaries may not be negotiated.

Students who have not secured a job or turned in the appropriate paperwork for their co-ops by Friday of the second week of the first term of co-op will receive a failed work term for both terms of co-op. Students who are still searching past the start of co-op will track all of their job search efforts in the Job Search Journal. Anytime students secure a co-op position after the start of co-op, they will need to submit the appropriate co-op registration information, in addition to the Job Search Journal in order to receive credit for the entire co-op cycle.

If a student doesn’t find a co-op position or has found one but it’s too far into the term and submits a thorough and complete job journal, then the student will receive Director Approved Credit and it will be notated as such on his/her transcript.
The SCDC communicates frequently with students via both US mail and email. Students must keep their mailing address up-to-date in DrexelOne and consistently check their Drexel email, even when on co-op. Email is a valid mode of official communication with students at Drexel. Students who choose to have their email forwarded do so at their own risk; the University is not responsible for email forwarded to any address other than the student’s Drexel address. Failure to receive or read in a timely manner official University communications sent to a student’s Drexel email or postal address does not absolve them from acknowledging and complying with the content of the communication.

For more information regarding SCDC policy, please access: www/drexel.edu/scdc

Co-op Cycles
For information on how co-op cycles are assigned, please access:
http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/coop/about/cycles.html
Co-op Eligibility
For more information regarding co-op eligibility, please access:
http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/coop/about/eligibility.html

Co-op Waivers
The SCDC will register all students for the prescribed number of co-op terms, as required by the student’s academic major, program, and concentration. Co-op waivers will be issued by the SCDC only under the following circumstances: documented need for medical leave and documentation of deployment for active military service.
SCDC issued waivers will result in co-op credit with Director Approved Medical Waiver or Director Approved Military Waiver notated on the transcript.

Co-op Probation
While on co-op students continue to be under the jurisdiction of the University. Any breach of conduct committed by a student on co-op that would be cause for disciplinary action were the student on campus shall also be cause for disciplinary action while the student is on co-op. While working at a participating co-op employer’s work site, students are required to adhere to the employer’s policies and procedures in addition to the University’s policies and procedures. If students encounter difficulties with their employers or the University while participating in the co-op program, they are to contact their coordinators immediately.
Students who refuse to honor a co-op pairing, are dismissed from a co-op job, engage in inappropriate behavior anytime during the co-op process, violate employer/University policy or resign from a co-op position without prior approval from their coordinators may be placed on co-op probation.

The SCDC reserves the right to remove students from co-op programs.

Dropped for Poor Scholarship
The University Registrar informs the SCDC of those students who have been dropped from the University by the colleges/schools due to poor scholarship. Students who are dropped for poor scholarship during co-op terms will not receive credit for co-op. Instead, the co-op course will be removed from the student’s academic record. Employers of co-op students who have been dropped for poor scholarship will be notified of the University’s action against the student and all co-op agreements will be considered terminated.

COUNSELING & HEALTH

Counseling Center
The Counseling Center provides psychological assistance and support to students enrolled at the University. Licensed psychologists and certified counselors staff the Counseling Center. The Counseling Center is also a training site for pre-doctoral practicum students. Services include individual, couple, and group counseling, as well as crisis intervention, outreach programs, education, and referrals to other resources on or off campus. Students using this service have a variety of psychological concerns which range from mild to relatively severe. Psychologists on staff work with other mental health professionals and physicians to coordinate treatment for students when appropriate.

Some of the general counseling issues addressed at the Center include stress management, depression, and anxiety, relationship problems, family problems, substance abuse, eating disorders, grief and loss, loneliness, sexuality and sexually transmitted disease, self-esteem, academic performance, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues, and personal change and growth issues. All counseling services are strictly confidential and free for any student currently enrolled at Drexel University.

The Counseling Center is located in Suite 201 of the Creese Student Center and is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm; Friday 8am to 5pm Evening hours are available by appointment. Students are encouraged to call ahead to schedule an appointment at 215.895.1415. Walk-ins are accommodated as quickly as possible, depending on counselor availability. Daytime emergencies are seen immediately by the on-call counselor.Students in crisis after working hours can page the on-
call counselor at 215. 416-3337. Residential students can also contact their resident assistant or resident director for immediate assistance. Non-residential students can also call 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital emergency room for treatment. A list of area emergency resources can be found at www.drexel.edu/ch/cc_Emergency.html.

Anyone having a claim or dispute arising out of or relating to the quality of the health or medical care received at a student health clinic or counseling center, or from an athletic trainer or doctor, must attempt to resolve it first through the Drexel Healthcare Mediation Program before filing a claim with a court.

Drexel Student Health Center
Drexel University Student Health Center (DSHC) is located on the second floor of 3201 Arch Street, 215.895.5800. The office is open Monday through Friday throughout the year. While appointments are available for routine and specialty care, the physician run DSHC is operated as a walk-in facility. All students can have their medical concerns evaluated by a DSHC physician for a small fee when presenting a valid student ID. The DSHC physicians provide services from walk-in, urgent care, to allergy shots, annual gynecological exams, and sports physicals. All medical services are confidential. Students with particular needs can be referred out, or seen by the DSHC physicians at their main family practice office in nearby Manayunk. The physician group includes both primary care specialists and specialists in a variety of fields. Students will be charged on a fee-for-service basis for any non-urgent or routine, “walk-in” care. All charges for medical visits may be made in cash, by check, or with a Visa or ATM card The Drexel student accident and sickness plan and all other insurances are accepted by the physician group. However, HMO insurances usually require pre-approval from a primary care provider in order for medical costs to be reimbursed. Students should always bring their insurance cards to physician appointments.

When a student is sick or injured, he or she can request medical transport to and from Drexel University Student Health Center by calling Public Safety at 215.895.2822.
Hours of operation, fees, and a complete list of services offered can be found at www.drexel.edu/StudentLife/ch.

Alcohol, Other Drug, and Health Education
The Office of Alcohol, Other Drug, and Health Education provides a variety of educational initiatives on alcohol, other drug, and health issues such as: STDs, eating habits, body image, stress, relationships, date/acquaintance rape, and personal safety facing
students today. The office’s initiatives include interactive workshops, health fairs, and campus wide events, and co-sponsored educational programs and alcohol free weekend events with other campus organizations including Greek life, The Office of Residential Living, and Athletics. In addition, the office supports student groups which are dedicated to healthy living such as the Dragon CHOICES Student Network.

A resource that will serve both faculty and students is the Don’t Cancel That Class initiative. The goal of the program is to create an option to canceling class when faculty can’t be there, by bringing in a workshop or presentation on a health related issue.

For more information on the office and programs visit the Choices Center, Van Rensselaer Hall, 3320 Powelton Ave. 1st Fl. or call the office at 215.895.2049.

Health Related Policies
All questions related to the policies below should be directed to the Office of Counseling and Health located in Suite 201 of the Creese Student Center by calling 215.895.1415.

AIDS Policy
The following policy provides guidance to the University community concerning human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals and acknowledges that such individuals do not pose a significant risk to students, faculty, or staff in a normal academic or employment setting. The University seeks to eliminate misunderstandings about HIV and those infected by it.

The University will inform the campus community by:
- Making available current, accurate information about HIV infection, thereby reducing misconceptions
- Developing educational strategies for the campus,
as required, and, as considered appropriate, offering education beyond the campus as a community service

Through the implementation of this policy, Drexel University will:
- Work to reduce and/or prevent the spread of HIV through awareness and education
- Provide to all students, faculty, and staff the educational resources and means to deal with real or potential issues associated with the HIV infection
- Refrain from requiring any individual to undergo HIV medical screening as a condition for enrollment, employment, or financial services
- Maintain the confidentiality of the HIV testing results and the identity of HIV-infected individuals in accordance with existing law
- Prohibit discrimination against students, faculty, and staff on the basis of HIV infection in accordance with applicable law
- Require each University college or department that has students, employees, and faculty handling human blood, blood products, and other body secretions to utilize the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) formal guidelines. This requirement shall apply to on-campus or other academically required off-campus, supervised fieldwork
- Make available a list of individuals or agencies that can provide appropriate advice and counsel to those students, faculty, and staff who require general information, as well as those who have concerns about anyone who has or may have HIV infection

Health Insurance Policy
All full-time students are required to demonstrate proof of coverage under a health insurance plan. Domestic students may satisfy the requirement by purchasing the Drexel Health Insurance plan or by submitting an insurance waiver form with a copy of your insurance card. Failure to return a completed waiver form or purchase the university sponsored plan will result in a default enrollment into the university sponsored plan. The charge for this plan will subsequently appear on the university bill. All undergraduate international students must purchase the university sponsored plan. Graduate international students holding a J-1 Visa must also purchase the university sponsored plan so that federally governed J-1 mandates are met.

Immunization Policy
Drexel University requires all entering full-time undergraduate and graduate students and all full and part-time international students (includes all visa holders and permanent residents) to complete the following immunization schedule:

- MMR vaccine: measles, mumps, rubella
- Hepatitis B vaccine (2 doses, 3 preferred)
- PPD screening within 12 months of enrollment (PPD required regardless of prior BCG inoculation. Test must be performed in the United States)
- Varicella (chicken pox)
- Diptheira/Tetanus (within the past 8-10 years)
- Meningococcal (for students living in University housing)

Drexel University highly recommends, but does not require, the meningitis vaccine for commuter students.

The immunization requirement is based on the recommendations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health Immunization and the American College Health Association. Students can satisfy this requirement by completing the immunization form which is mailed to students prior to entering Drexel. This form is also available on-line at www.drexel.edu/ch

Failure to comply with this policy will result in an administrative hold being placed on the student’s record. This hold will prevent the student from accessing DrexelOne, which is vital to the student’s success while at the university and will prevent a student from registering for Winter Term classes. Residential students who have not complied with the stated immunization policy will not be permitted access to their residential hall, and all students will be prevented from receiving their Dragon Card until this requirement is satisfied.

Substance Abuse Assistance
Drexel University is concerned about any student who has a problem with substance abuse. Assistance is available for you through campus and community resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out for support by contacting the people and/or agencies listed. For those who seek to identify treatment resources on their own, contact Focus on Recovery help line at 800.234.1253.

If you are a student concerned about your alcohol and/or other drug use or you feel someone close to you may have a problem with alcohol or other drug use, you can contact the Counseling Center. Students whose substance problem may require more extensive treatment will be referred to the appropriate services. Outpatient substance abuse treatment is a covered expense under the Drexel student accident and sickness insurance, for students who are enrolled. Faculty and staff who have concerns about a student who appears to have a problem with substances are encouraged to consult with Counseling Center staff for assistance.

The following numbers may be useful for self-help services in the community:
Addiction Hotline (24 hours)
610.853.7010
Alcoholics Anonymous
215.574.6900
Al-Anon (for family members/friends of alcoholics)
215.222.5244
Cocaine Anonymous
610.325.9134
Narcotics Anonymous
215.496.2826
Women for Sobriety
215.536.8026

Concerns about the enforcement of University drug and alcohol policy as it relates to students should be directed to Student Conduct and Community Standards at 215.895.6074. Faculty and staff who have concerns about enforcement of the University drug and alcohol policy should contact the Senior Vice President’s office at 215.895.2800.

Emergency Support Services for Sexual Assault Victims
The following numbers will be useful for emergency support services in the local community. For a more complete list of Emergency Services please refer to the Office of Counseling & Health website at www.drexel.edu/ch/cc_Emergency.html

Drexel University Public Safety
215.895.2222

You may report an assault to the Department of Public Safety, which, if requested, will transport you to the student health center or Jefferson Hospital.

Philadelphia Police
911

Should you choose to contact the police, they will interview you, transport you to Jefferson Hospital and attempt to apprehend the assailant, if you choose to press charges.

Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Emergency Room Crisis Center
215.955.6541

The Crisis Center at Jefferson is the nearest hospital equipped to treat and gather evidence of sexual assault that may later be used in a trial. Should a student choose to use this service, he or she are not required to press charges; however, evidence will be available
if you decide to pursue the option at a later date.

Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)
215.985.3333

WOAR maintains a 24-hour hotline and provides counseling, emotional support, and advice and will meet you at the hospital if you desire. Should you decide to press criminal charges, they will also assist you through this process.

Victim Support and Intervention Services (VSIS)
Creese Student Center, Suite 215
215-895-0353
217-363-2102 for after-hours emergencies
Victim Support and Intervention Services (VSIS) was established to provide support to all members of our community, i.e. faculty, staff and students, who are victims of crime, physical trauma, or serious injury. Our VSIS office assists victims in securing all of the on campus and off campus services they need to cope with the emotional, financial, and physical consequences of trauma and/or injury so that they are able to restore order to their lives.

Counseling Center
215.895.1415
215.363.2102 for after-hours emergencies

Crisis counseling or follow-up counseling may be obtained at Drexel’s Counseling Center at no cost to current students. To schedule an appointment, call Monday through Thursday between 8am and 6pm, Friday from 8am–5pm, or go to Suite 201 of the Creese Student Center. Students in crisis will be seen immediately. All counseling services are strictly confidential.

DINING SERVICES
Drexel Campus Dining provides students with meal plan options, retail dining locations and catering services. The DragonCard Office manages meal plan registration and DragonDollars applications.

Drexel Campus Dining
Handschumacher Dining Center
124 Creese Student Center
DragonCard Office
3210 Chestnut Street
215.895.2865/215.895.6095

Meal Plan Offerings
The University offers four meal plans options to active Drexel University students:

Gold Meal Plan + 200 Meal Plan Dollars
The Gold Meal plan is one of the two mandatory meal plans available to first year (including transfers) resident students, and is also available to upperclassmen and commuters. Customers on this plan may make unlimited visits to the Handschumacher Dining Center during all operating hours and receive 200 meal plan dollars per term for purchases at any of the Drexel Campus Dining locations, including the Intech Creese Café, NorthSide Market, Starbucks at LeBow, Bookmark Café in the Library, ThirtyOne41 in the Main Building, and Ross Commons. Meal plan dollars may be used to bring guests to the Handschumacher Dining Center. All meal plan dollars must be used within the given term.
Blue Meal Plan + 475 Meal Plan Dollars
The Blue Meal plan is the second option for the mandatory meal plan for all first year (including transfers) resident students, and is also available to upperclassmen and commuters. Customers on this meal plan may visit the Handschumacher Dining Center up to 12 times per week (Friday through Thursday) during all operating hours and receive 475 meal plan dollars per term for purchases at any of the Drexel Campus Dining locations, including the Intech Creese Café, NorthSide Market, Starbucks at LeBow, Bookmark Café in the Library,ThirtyOne41 in the Main Building, and Ross Commons. Meal plan dollars may be used to bring guests to the Handschumacher Dining Center. All 12 meals must be used within the given week or are forfeited; meal plan dollars must be used within the given term.

9 Meal Plan + 300 Meal Plan Dollars
Customers on this meal plan may access the Handschumacher Dining Center up to 9 times per week (Friday through Thursday) during all operating hours and receive 300 meal plan dollars to use at any of the Drexel Campus Dining locations, including the Intech Creese Café, NorthSide Market, Starbucks at LeBow, Bookmark Café in the Library, ThirtyOne41 in the Main Building, and Ross Commons. All 9 meals must be used within the given week or are forfeited; meal plan dollars must be used within the given term.

5 meal plan + 250 Meal Plan Dollars
Customers on this meal plan may access the Handschumacher Dining Center up to 5 times per week (Friday through Thursday) and receive 250 meal plan dollars to use at any of the Drexel Campus Dining locations, including the Intech Creese Café, NorthSide Market, Starbucks at LeBow, Bookmark Café in the Library,ThirtyOne41 in the Main Building, and Ross Commons. All 5 meals must be used within the given week or forfeited; and the meal plan dollars must be used within the given term.

Kosher Option
The kosher option is an add on plan that can be purchased for Passover Week. Kosher lunch and dinner meals will be provided. The plan includes the Seder Dinner.

TAKE 3
New this year for meal plan customers is TAKE3 - a great way to get a "meal to go". All Meal customers may choose an Entree; a Side; and a Beverage and swap their Handschumacher lunch or dinner for TAKE3. TAKE3 can be used for up to one Lunch (11am - 4pm) and one Dinner (4pm - 8pm) per weekday at TAKE3 Featuring Freschetta Pizza at Ross Commons.

Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are funds designated for on-campus retail dining locations only. Bonus dollars are allocated in the following amounts (per purchase, not cumulative):
$100-249         5% Bonus Dollars
$250-499         7% Bonus Dollars
$500 +            9% Bonus Dollars

Meal Plan Policies
Meals and Meal Plan Dollars are not transferable and cannot be used by anyone other than the meal plan participant. Meal Plan Dollars can be used to bring a guest to the Handschumacher Dining Center, so long as the participant accompanies them. The DragonCard is used to access the meals and meal plan dollars. The meal plan participant must present their DragonCard to the cashier each time they access the Dining Center or make a purchase at a retail dining location. All-you-care-to-eat meals in the Handschumacher Dining Center must be consumed while in the facility and can not be taken out of the Dining Center.

The Gold or Blue Meal Plan is mandatory for all first year students (including transfers) living in the residence halls on the University City Main Campus for their first three terms. Students have up until the first two weeks of each term to change between the Gold and Blue Meal plans. Resident freshmen who keep a strict kosher diet and wish to be released from the mandatory meal plan must contact the Assistant Director of Drexel Business Services at 215.895.6776 prior to the beginning of the term. Students who have a medical condition and are requesting accommodation must contact Disability Services at 215.895.1401.

Upperclassmen and Commuters have up until the first two weeks of each term to sign-up, change, or cancel a meal plan by completing the appropriate form available in the DragonCard Office. Meal plan charges for mandatory and voluntary participants are billed to the student’s account with the University. Cancellations that are granted after the term begins will have pro-rated charges based on the last day used, meal plan dollar usage and official cancellation date as determined by the Assistant Director of Drexel Business Services.

Retail Dining Locations
There are 7 retail dining locations on-campus. These locations accept the meal plan dollars associated with a meal plan, Dragon Dollars, and cash. These retail locations are as follows:

Intech Creese Café at the Creese Student Center,
Bookmark Café at the Hagerty Library
ThirtyOne41 at the Main Building
Northside Market at Kelly Residence Hall
Starbucks on the 1st Floor of the Pearlstein Business Learning Center
TAKE3 featuring Freschetta at Ross Commons
The Grille at Ross Commons

For information on hours of operation, menu selections, and new locations please visit the Drexel Dining Services website at www.drexel.edu/dining or call 215.895.2865.

Dragon Dollars
Dragon Dollars are prepaid dollars on the DragonCard that allow for purchases at participating merchants on and off campus. The program is managed through the DragonCard office located in room 124 of the Creese Student Center.

To open a Dragon Dollars account, a participation agreement must be completed. Forms are available in the DragonCard Office or at www.drexel.edu/dragoncard. There is no minimum payment or balance required and no fees to participate in this program. Additional terms and conditions of the agreement are listed on the back of the participation agreement. Additions to the account can be made via phone using a credit card, in person using cash, at the on-campus load stations with cash or by submitting a check made payable to “Drexel University”.

Once funds are in the Dragon Dollars account, purchases can be made by presenting the DragonCard to participating merchants at the time of purchase. Cash can never be withdrawn from the account. Dragon Dollars roll over from term to term and any balance remaining when the student graduates or officially withdraws from the University will be refunded. Merchants are prohibited from allowing the purchase of alcoholic beverages with Dragon Dollars. For a current list of Dragon Dollars merchants, visit www.drexel.edu/dragoncard or call 215.895.6095.

Parents/Guardians can jointly fund their student’s Dragon Dollars account by also signing the Dragon Dollars participation agreement. Jointly funded accounts allow parents/ guardians to obtain account balances and transaction history. Parents/Guardians who are not listed on the account may still make gift additions to the account but are unable to obtain account information.

The optional managed-spending feature of the Dragon Dollars account enables funds to be specified for use at the University Bookstore only or at the Dining Service locations only.

A monthly statement of transaction history is mailed out each month to the local address of the participant. Additionally, account balances are provided on the receipt after each transaction. For more information contact the DragonCard Office at 215.895.6095 or dragoncard@drexel.edu

OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and applicable federal and state laws, Drexel University ensures people with disabilities will have an equal opportunity to participate in its programs and activities. Members and guests of the Drexel community who have a disability need to register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) if requesting auxiliary aids, accommodations, and services to participate in Drexel University’s programs. All requests for reasonable and appropriate auxiliary aids and services will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

ODS facilitates disability services for all colleges and campuses, including our Drexel E-learning participants. Auxiliary aids, academic adjustments, and services are modifications to the physical, learning, and/or living environments provided by Drexel University.

Accommodations/modifications facilitated and provided by ODS are contingent upon:
- Whether an individual has a condition that reaches to the level of a disability
- Whether the Office of Disability Services possesses documentation from a qualified professional evaluator, which includes the functional limitations presented by the condition
-Whether the impact and severity of the disability provides a substantial limitation to the participation in the Drexel environment
-The written request for accommodations by the person with a disability to the Office of Disability Services
-The reasonableness and appropriateness of the requested modifications or accommodations.

What are Reasonable and Appropriate Accommodations?
Reasonable and appropriate auxiliary aids, academic adjustments, and services are those modifications that do not require a substantial change to the essential elements of a program or course and that do not provide an undue burden on the University.  If a person with a disability poses a direct threat to the safety of themselves or others, accommodations will not be provided by the University. For additional information about the accommodation/modification process, go to www.drexel.edu/ods.

What Constitutes the Physical, Learning, and/or Living Environments?
Any program, course or event provided by Drexel University, such as:
            College exploration and admissions process
            Orientation, enrollment, and registration
            On-campus living and meal plans
            Disabled Parking
            Campus sponsored events and activities
            Academic classrooms
            Academic and non-academic locations, policies, procedures, and services
            Cooperative education experiences
            On-campus employment
            University sponsored events, including athletics
            Commencement exercises

ODS has been identified by Drexel University as the office responsible for:
- Determining if a physical or psychiatric condition is a disability.
- Determining if a student, employee, or guest is eligible for auxiliary aids, academic or employment adjustments, and services.
- When a person is eligible, approving requests for modifications at Drexel University.

How do students register for the receipt of reasonable accommodations/modifications:
- Plan ahead for accommodation/modification needs by completing the registration process with ODS well in advance of the beginning of each term/period of study.
- Submit documentation for each disability for which modifications are being sought. ODS has the right to request additional documentation from the student or professional evaluator, if the information presented is not complete.
- Make an appointment and meet with the ODS staff.
- Complete the Intake and other registration forms.
- Request auxiliary aids, academic adjustments, and services.
- Participate in the interactive process with the ODS staff.
- Obtain an Accommodation Verification Letter (AVL) from ODS each term.
- Share the AVL with professors or campus members from whom the accommodations or modifications are being requested, in advance of them being needed.
- Contact the ODS if there are any questions or concerns about the receipt of accommodations or modifications.
- Direct questions regarding accommodations in a student employment setting to the ODS.
- Review the ODS policies and procedures with ODS staff members or via our website, www.drexel.edu/ods.

Confidentiality
Student records held by ODS are confidential information and will be released only with the student’s written permission, unless otherwise permitted by law. Because of the public nature of the classroom, students who wish to maintain strict confidentiality are encouraged to share their AVL with professors during office hours or by appointment rather than sharing the AVL before or after class.

Temporary Conditions
Although most temporary conditions are not considered disabilities by the University, students with medical conditions or illnesses may have modification needs. Students requesting temporary modifications need to submit documentation from a professional evaluator and meet with the ODS staff. Assistance is facilitated by ODS and appropriate modifications are provided on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information for the Office of Disability Services:

The Office of Disability Services is located at 3201 Arch Street, Suite 210 and can be contacted at 215.895.1401(V), 215.895.2299 (TTY), or 215.895.1402 (Fax). For additional information, students can also access the ODS website at www.drexel.edu/ods.

GOODWIN COLLEGE
OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
The Richard C. Goodwin College of Professional Studies has a long-standing tradition of providing educational opportunities to non-traditional learners. Drexel University’s evening college (Goodwin’s predecessor) offered Drexel’s first evening courses in 1892. Goodwin College currently provides part-time and full-time, credit and non-credit programs that support and complement academic offerings from across the University. Goodwin is particularly proud to provide flexibly formatted degree programs from many of Drexel’s colleges. In response to the changing needs of diverse learners, the College recently expanded its offerings to include new, industry specific and niche career preparatory programs as well. As the needs of contemporary learners and society change and evolve, so will the Goodwin College of Professional Studies, by creating new educational options in content, mode of delivery and location. With its dynamic learning environment, its blend of innovation and academic rigor, the support of full-time and part-time faculty with solid academic and professional credentials, and its commitment to provide affordable, convenient and quality education to the community, Goodwin will continue enhancing its standing as one of Philadelphia’s and the nation’s best providers of professional education.

Academic Advising
Academic advising for Goodwin College is located at One Drexel Plaza, 3001 Market Street. Academic advisors are available Monday through Thursday from 8am to 8pm, and Friday from 8am to 6pm. You may also meet with faculty advisors at this location by scheduling an appointment. The Dean’s office staff and the professional staff are regularly available to meet with students.

Course Enroll/Withdraw
Goodwin College encourages students to register online through BannerWeb. Problems with registration can be referred to the academic advisement center. Professional advisors are on hand to ass