INDEX

ACADEMICS
Undergraduate Policies

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/ferpa.asp

Academic Year
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/academic_year.asp

Academic Calendar
Religious Observances

Academic Transactions
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/academic_transactions.asp

Add
Drop
Withdraw
Credit Limitation Per Term

Academic Evaluation
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/academic_evaluation.asp

Academic Standing (Probation)
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/academic_standing.asp

Graduation Requirements
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/graduation_requirements.asp

Class Attendance
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/class_attendance.asp

Forms of Academic Dishonesty
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/academic_dishonesty.asp

Academic Misconduct
Cheating
Fabrication
Plagiarism
Withdrawal of a Degree

Examinations
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/examinations.asp

Final Examinations
Final Examinations for Seniors in the Spring Quarter
Senior Privilege
Credit by Examination

Grades
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/grades.asp

Scale
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Changes – Statute of Limitations
Grade of Incomplete
Grade Not Reported
Grading Option: Credit/No Credit

Calculation of Honors
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/calc_academic_honors.asp

Deans List
Graduation Honors

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
In the Pennoni Honors College we have created a home for truly interdisciplinary, inter-collegiate academic programs, enriching the idea of the Honors College by using it as an agent to help transform the University.  Situated centrally in the university’s administrative structure, it combines a thriving Honors Program with other academic initiatives designed to serve the entire campus and which benefit from access to the Honors community.  The College thus acts as an engine for innovation and an integrator of programs and assets, harnessing the talents and energies of its students and faculty associated with it to spur positive change across campus. 

Honors Programming
Honors programming at Drexel is multi-dimensional.  Our discussion-based courses, taught by our best faculty in small sections, address both classical disciplinary subjects (literature, science, and mathematics, among others) and also present combinatory learning opportunities: Arts and the Internet; Images of the Holocaust; and “Science, Technology, Literature, and the Arts.”  We enjoy Honors lounges and a counseling center close to our administrative offices; an active program of activities, using Philadelphia’s cultural attractions and neighborhoods as our text; regular travel to New York and Washington; research forums, a distinguished speaker’s series, and informal film and discussion sessions.  We house a number of successful clubs: chess, astronomy, and book discussion.  And Honors students can choose to live together in two designated Honors Residence Halls, in which mentorship, programming, and even courses take place.  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.  They work as Writing Intensive Tutors (or WITS), in creating and fulfilling civic engagement activities, importantly on Dragonfire and The Drexel Interview, and in all aspects of campus life: “The road of [engagement],” to paraphrase Blake, “leads to the Palace of Wisdom.”  We work closely with university administrative offices and with all the other Colleges on campus, several of which are now creating their own research-based honors programs.  And Honors reaches out to the community through the Visiting Scholars Program, providing opportunities for qualified area high school students to enroll in appropriate Drexel courses free of charge. 

Program Requirements
Currently, three types of courses carry honors credits. Various departments offer honors sections of courses. Interdisciplinary Honors Colloquia, sponsored by the Honors Program, and “Honors Options,” which provide individual enrichment of non-honors courses, must be approved in advance by the program director. To remain in the Pennoni Honors College, students must elect Honors 200 (a freshman seminar), an Honors course within their first six terms, and an Honors Colloquium or Great Works Symposium prior to graduation, maintain a 3.2 GPA, and demonstrate conduct befitting an Honors student. Qualified Honors students may graduate with University Honors, a high distinction. These students must complete 32 credits of honors courses and projects (21 credits for transfer students), maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher, and complete a senior project or thesis judged worthy of honors. Students aiming for this distinction will normally meet with the dean of the Honors College in their junior year to assure that they understand these requirements and are prepared to meet them.

Incoming students are selected for admission based upon their intellectual strengths, accomplishments, and motivation. Current students through the pre-junior year who meet the above criteria are also invited to apply. Applications are available at the Pennoni Honors College, 5016 MacAlister Hall, by calling 215.895.1267, faxing 215.895.6813, or emailing evandb@drexel.edu.

Drexel Writing Center (DWC)

Drexel Learning Center (DLC)


Drexel Center for Learning and Academic Excellence (DCLAE)

Enrichment Courses
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/enrichment_courses.asp

Superior Student Program
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/superior_student_program.asp

Requesting a Transcript or Certification of Enrollment
Students may request an official transcript or certification of enrollment by contacting or visiting the Student Resource Center in Main building room 222.  For more information on the procedures regarding these requests, please visit http://www.drexel.edu/src/trans_certs.asp

Withdraw from the University
http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/withdraw_from_university.asp

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

The store stocks 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 much more.

Purchases may be paid for with cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or Drexel Ultima Funds. 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 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.

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

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.

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 2nd 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. Co-op coordinators work with employer partners to develop academically relevant co-op job opportunities and support students and employers throughout the co-op experience.

Career Services
On-Campus Recruiting
Through the On-Campus Recruiting process, graduating students and alumni may apply for job interviews for full-time, permanent positions offered by employers who interview on Drexel’s campus. On-Campus Recruiting takes place from September to November and January to March of each year. Participating students review job opportunities, submit resumés, and schedule interviews through Drexel.SCDConline.

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, and The School of Biomedical Engineering. Participation is optional and receives academic credit.

Employer-Directed Resumé Search (EDRS)
Graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni who are within two years of their graduation may post their resumés to this service available through Drexel.SCDConline that allows employers to seek resumés by skill set, desired work location, and availability for full-time hire.

Individual Career Counseling and
Pre-Professional Advising
The SCDC employs full-time, both career counselors and pre-professional advisors, for the benefit of students and alumni. Individualized career counseling is helpful for students uncertain about choosing a major or their ultimate career path and alumni considering a career change. Students and alumni seeking to pursue graduate education may consult our pre-professional advisor who provides general counseling about careers in the fields of law and medicine and assists with applications and interviewing skills.

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: On-Campus Recruiting and EDRS.

Career Library
The SCDC maintains an extensive Career Collection housed in the Haggerty Library room130. 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.

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

Workshops
Workshops on Job Search Strategies are available on a weekly basis and others on specific topics are scheduled throughout the year, usually before SCDC events on campus.  For example, “How To Get The Most Out of a Career Fair” will be offered on the Friday and Monday right before the Career Fairs in October and April and :Interview Prep” workshops will take place the week before on-campus interviewing in the Fall and Winter.    Dates:  Ongoing :  Check our website for details.

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 via 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 through Drexel.SCDConline. 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 that commitment. Co-op salaries may not be negotiated. 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 at all times, even when on co-op. Email is a valid mode of official communication with students at Drexel. Students who choose to have their e-mail 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.

Students who have not secured a co-op position by the second week of the first term of their co-op cycle, or who have not submitted the Student Agreement and Registration Form (Blue Form) must sign the Petition for Co-op credit. This document notifies the SCDC that you are still an active co-op student still searching for a position. Students who have not secured a job or turned in the appropriate paperwork 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 and have signed the Petition for co-op Credit, will track all of their job search efforts in the Job Search Journal. Anytime the student secures 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.

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_cycles.asp

Co-op Eligibility
For more information regarding co-op eligibility, please access:
http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/coop_eligible.asp

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, documentation of deployment for active military service, and unsuccessful job searches granted credit for a well documented job search effort (with a Director Approved Job Search).

Departmental waivers will be granted for the following academic progress reasons only: incomplete clinical rotations (Nursing), incomplete seminar work (Anthropology). Departmental waivers will be accepted not before the midterm of the term prior to the scheduled co-op and not after the end of the first week of the co-op term. The SCDC will consider requests for medical, military, departmental (academic progress) waivers submitted with appropriate documentation.

SCDC issued job search waivers will result in co-op credit, with a Director Approved Job Search, 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 employer or the University while participating in the co-op program, they are to contact their coordinator 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 may be placed on co-op probation.

Failures for the first term of a co-op cycle will result in a failed work term. Students will be required to find another work experience for the second term of the cycle. Failures for the second term will result in a failed work term for the second term only. If a failure is reported during the first term then the student will receive a failed work term for the current co-op term. If a student fails in the second term, credit will be issued for the first term only, and the second term will be a failed work term. The potential exists for a failure in both terms. The SCDC reserves the right to remove students from co-op programs. Students with failures will be given the option to change to an NCOP concentration, provided they have not exceeded the University requirement for the maximum number of major or concentration changes.

Dropped for Poor Scholarship
The University Registrar informs the SCDC of those students who have been dropped from the University by the college/school 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 215.343.2012. 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 Suite 201 of the Creese Student Center or call the office at 215.895.6072.

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 health history form, which includes the immunization requirements. This form will be mailed to students prior to entering Drexel.

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. Students who have still not complied with the stated immunization policy by the first day of classes for the first term in which they are enrolled will have their schedules dropped.

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.

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 Dining Services provide students with meal plans options, retail dining locations, and catering services. The DragonCard Office manages meal plan and Ultima Fund applications.

Dining Services—DragonCard Office
Handschumacher Dining Center
124 Creese Student Center
3210 Chestnut Street
215.895.2865/215.895.6095

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

Gold Meal Plan + 200 Meal Plan Dollars
This plan is mandatory for all first year resident students, and is also available to upperclassmen and commuters. Participants 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 Dining Service locations, including the Intech Creese Café, North Side Market, Starbucks at LeBow, and Ross Commons. Meal plan dollars may be used to bring guest to the Handschumacher Dining Center. All meal plan dollars must be used within the given term.

9 Meal Plan + 300 Meal Plan Dollars
This plan allows a participant to access the Handschumacher Dining Center up to 9 times per week (Friday–Thursday). Participants receive 300 meal plan dollars to use at any of the Drexel Dining Service locations, including the Intech Creese Cafe, North Side Market, Starbucks at LeBowand 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 + 225 Meal Plan Dollars
This plan allows a participant to access the Handschumacher Dining Center up to 5 times per week (Friday–Thursday). Participants receive 225 meal plan dollars to use at any of the Drexel Dining Service locations, including the Intech Creese Cafe, North Side Market, Starbucks at LeBow and Ross Commons. All 9 meals must be used within the given week or forfeited and the meal plan dollars must be used within the given term.

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 Meal Plan is mandatory for all first year students (freshman and transfer) living in the residence halls on the University City Main Campus for their first three terms. 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 6 retail dining locations on-campus. These locations accept the meal plan dollars associated with a meal plan, Ultima Funds, and cash. These retail locations are as follows:
Intech Creese Café at the Creese Student Center, 1st Floor
Northside Market at Kelly Residence Hall
Starbucks on the 1st Floor of the Pearlstein Business Learning Center
Corner Cafe Ross Commons, 1st Floor
The Grille Ross Commons, 1st Floor
The 2nd Floor Ross Commons, 2nd Floor

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.

Ultima Funds
Ultima Funds 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 an Ultima Fund 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, or by submitting a check made payable to “Drexel University”.

Once funds are in the Ultima 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. Ultima Funds roll over from term to term and any balance ($10 or greater) remaining when the student graduates or officially withdraws from the University will be refunded. Any balance less than $10 at the time the student leaves the University will be forfeited. Merchants are prohibited from allowing the purchase of alcoholic beverages with Ultima Funds. For a current list of Ultima merchants, visit www.drexel.edu/dragoncard or call 215.895.6095.

Parents/Guardians can jointly fund their student’s Ultima account by also signing the Ultima Fund 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 Ultima account enables funds to be specified for use at the University Bookstore only or at the Dining Service locations only.
Funds designated for Dining Service on-campus locations only receive bonus dollars in the following amounts (per addition):
$100-249         5% Bonus Dollars
$250-499         7% Bonus Dollars
$500 +            9% Bonus Dollars
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 based on:
- Whether an individual has a disability
- Whether the impact and severity of the condition provides a substantial limitation to the participation in the Drexel environment
- Documentation from an appropriate professional evaluator, which includes the functional limitations presented by the condition
- The person with a disability’s written request, and
- The reasonableness and appropriateness of the modification at Drexel University. 

Reasonable auxiliary aids, academic adjustments, and services are those modifications that do not require a substantial change to the essential elements of a program and one that does 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 food plans
Disabled Parking (part of the documentation process includes disabled placards or license plates issued by the Pennsylvania, or appropriate state issued, Department of Motor Vehicles).
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: 
- Collecting and securing medical information and documentation.
- Determining if a physical or mental condition is a disability.
- Determining if a student, employee, or guest is eligible for auxiliary aids, academic adjustments, and services.
- When a person is eligible, approving recommendations 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. 
- Meet with the ODS staff.  Appointments are often necessary.
- Complete the Intake and other registration forms.
- Submit documentation for each disability in 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. 
- 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 the accommodations/modifications are being requested from, in advance of it being needed.
- Contact ODS if there are any questions or concerns about the receipt of accommodations/modifications.
- Direct questions regarding accommodations in a student employment setting to 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 with the student’s written permission, unless otherwise permitted by law.  Consent to release forms are available as needed, i.e. for campus members, parents or guardians, and professional evaluators.   Students are encouraged to share their accommodation verification letters (AVL) in a confidential manner.  Rather than sharing the AVL before or after class, students are encouraged to share their AVL with professors during office hours or by appointment with the professor or campus member.   

Temporary Conditions
Students with medical conditions or illnesses may have modification needs, although the conditions are not considered a disability by the University.   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.

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.

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 assist students with registration and other issues during the College’s operating hours. Tuition and general university fee refunds/credits differ among the University’s other colleges and schools so students are encouraged to review this policy. The University policy for tuition and general university fee refunds/credits is found on the Goodwin College web site at www.drexel.edu/em/gcops/tuition.html

Student Organizations and Involvement
Part-time students have a separate student governing body, professional organizations, and social activities. Membership in any organization or activity is voluntary. Any officer in any group is an elected position. The following organizations are available to part-time students at Goodwin:
- Accounting Society
- Administrative Management Society (AMS)
- Alpha Sigma Lambda (scholastic, honorary society)
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
- Class Congress
- Construction Management Association of America
- Cross Keys Fraternity (service fraternity)
- Dragon (Goodwin newspaper)
- American Institute of Architecture Students (Drexel University Chapter)
- Goodwin Student Council
- Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Philanthropist (yearbook for Evening Students
Activities)
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
- Student Council

For more information about any of the above groups, contact the Goodwin College of Professional Studies at 215.895.2173 or wilsonlr@drexel.edu.

The Office of Graduate Studies oversees all master’s and doctoral programs for the University. In addition, each department has an assigned graduate student advisor who maintains files and monitors the progress of all their master’s and doctoral students. The graduate advisor and department are responsible for the academic clearance of master’s students for graduation. The Office of Graduate Studies is responsible for tracking the progress of all doctoral students and their academic clearance for graduation.

Grievance Procedure
Any person who believes she/he is the victim of unlawful discrimination/harassment or who has witnessed unlawful discrimination/harassment may use the University’s discrimination or harassment complaint resolution procedure to report and resolve complaints of unlawful discrimination/harassment. For more information, contact the Office of Equality and Disability at 215.895.1403.

INFORMATION RESOURCES
& TECHNOLOGY
(Computing Resources)
The Office of Information Resources and Technology (IRT) coordinates all the general computing and information systems of the University. This includes computing support for instruction, research, and administrative activities. The most up-to-date information about IRT services is available at www.drexel.edu/IRT. It is strongly recommended that students bookmark the IRT web site as one of the most important resources they will have during their years at Drexel.

There are three major IRT resources that support computing activities:
- The Bring Your Own Laptop lab provides many connection points for users’ laptop computers, as well as a few open-access networked Windows and Macintosh desktop machines. Laptops are available to borrow and use within the Korman Center BYOL Lab with a valid Drexel ID Card. Four Windows classrooms, two wireless laptop and tablet Windows classrooms, and a Macintosh graphics lab provide facilities for hands-on computer instruction. Nearly 200 Windows and Macintosh microcomputers are available for student use. IRT provides technical support consulting and printing services for
students in the Korman Computing Center.

- A large and expanding telecommunications and computing network ties together the residence halls, classrooms, and administrative buildings on campus. Drexel’s network includes a digital phone system, as well as a high-speed network connecting campus resources to the Internet. The campus is served by both a fiber-optic Ethernet network and a campus-wide wavepoint wireless network. DrexelOne Mobile gives users access from any web-enabled handheld device. The phone system and wired and wireless Ethernet serve the academic buildings and residence halls.

- A “server farm,” comprising systems ranging from large Sun Microsystems computers that serve the whole university to small (two to four Gigabytes) boxes that provide background services. These servers are used for email, academic applications, administrative databases, Web printing, file sharing, and network monitoring services.

Korman Computing Center
The Korman Center is the hub of computing at Drexel. The Center is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am