Student Handbook
The Fairleigh Dickinson University Student Handbook is now published in a single annual edition for use by students on the Florham Campus, Metropolitan Campus, and Vancouver Campus.
Academic Calendars 3
Residential Calendars 6
Mission and History 8
FDU Mission Statement 8
FDU Cares 8
Brief History 8
Florham Campus 8
Metropolitan Campus 9
Vancouver Campus 10
Wroxton College 10
Alma Mater 10
Student Affairs 11
Dean of Students 11
Housing and Residence Life 11
Campus/Student Life 11
Campus Ministry 11
Student Union Building—Metropolitan Campus 12
Student Center—Florham Campus 12
Student Involvement 12
Student Clubs and Organizations 12
Student Government Association 12
General Regulations Governing All Clubs and Organizations 12
Solicitation Policy Regarding Off-campus Organizations 13
Policy for Activities and Behavior of Religious Groups on Campus 14
Organization-Member Initiation and Affiliation 14
Florham Programming Committee 14
FDU Radio 14
Student Services – Vancouver Campus 15
Athletics 16
Florham Campus—FDU Devils 16
Metropolitan Campus—FDU Knights 16
Intramural Sports 17
Scholastic Eligibility for Student Activities and Athletics 17
Academic Regulations 18
Undergraduate Students 18
Graduate Students 21
Academic Integrity Policy 23
University Services 25
Academic Support Services 25
Academic Resource Center 26
Academic Technology 26
ASCUS 26
Bookstore 26
Career Development 26
Computer Facilities 27
Dining Services 28
Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program 28
Escort Services, Public Safety 29
Fairleigh1Card 29
Financial Aid 29
International Student Services 29
Libraries 29
Locksmith Services/Maintenance 30
Parking 30
Preprofessional and Graduate Advising 31
Psychological Services, Center for 31
University Resources for College Students with Disabilities 31
Wellness Center — Florham Campus 32
Wellness Center — Metropolitan Campus 33
Wellness Center — Vancouver Campus 34
Wellness Center — Wroxton College 34
Alcohol and Other Drugs 35
Alcohol 35
Alcohol and You—Choices and Guidelines 35
What to Do on Campus 36
Alcohol Violations 36
General Requirements of the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act: Amendments of 1989 37
Standards of Conduct 37
Disciplinary Sanctions 37
State and Federal Legal Sanctions Concerning Drugs and Alcohol 37
Counseling and Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Abuse 38
Federal Drug Trafficking Penalties 38
Alcohol and Other Drugs at Vancouver Campus 40
Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct 41
Policies and Procedures 57
University Policies and Procedures 57
Drugs 57
Guidelines for Social Events 57
New Jersey State Laws 58
Guidelines/Responsibilities for Social Events with Alcohol—Florham Campus Only 58
Faculty, Staff, Administration and Non-University Sources 60
Guidelines for Enforcement 60
Computing Services Acceptable Use Policy 60
Guests on Campus 60
Federal, State and Municipal Laws 60
Firearms 60
Missing Person Policy 60
Good Samaritan Policy 61
No Smoking Policy 61
Parking 62
Posting in Public Areas 62
Student Involuntary Leave of Absence Policy 62
Behavioral Intervention Team 64
Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct 67
Community Standards Mission 67
Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct 67
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 82
Living on Campus 83
Mission of the Office of Residence Life 83
Residence Life Staff 83
Resident Assistants 83
The Residence Halls 83
Living in the Halls 84
Applying for Housing 84
Alcohol Policy for Residence Halls 86
Cable Television 88
Computer Access 88
Cooking 88
Room Condition Report (RCR) 88
Damage Policy 88
Damage Billing Appeals 89
FDU Alert 89
Facilities/Maintenance 89
Furnishings and Appliances 89
Fire and Safety Regulations 89
Guest and Visitation Policy 90
Metropolitan Campus Guest and Visitation General Rules 90
Florham Campus Guest and Visitation 91
Wroxton College Guest and Visitation 92
Hall Security 92
Intersession Policy 93
ID Access Cards and Mailbox Access 93
Laundry 93
Liability 93
Lockouts 94
Mail Services 94
Meal Plans 94
Property Insurance 94
Quiet Hours and Courtesy Hours 94
Refrigerators 94
Rights of Roommates 94
Roommate Contracts 94
Room Changes 95
Room-change Requests 95
Unauthorized (Illegal) Room Changes 95
Room Consolidation 95
Room Inspections 95
Room Searches 96
Single Rooms 96
Smoking 96
Residence Hall Community Code 96
Residence Hall Regulations 97
Additional Wroxton College Residence Hall Regulations 99
Campus Safety 100
Campus Safety: It Takes Commitment 100
Safety Begins with Observing the Law 100
Public Safety: Here for Your Protection 100
Developing Good Safety Habits 100
Special Alerts 101
The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act 101
Areas of Particular Concern 101
Campus Parking and Vehicle Registration 101
Guests on Campus 101
To Call for Help or Report a Crime 102
Reporting a Sex Offense 102
University Crime Statistics 102
A Final Word 102
Campus Directories 103
Florham Campus 103
Campus Maps 105
Florham Campus 105