Gonzaga University

Student Handbook

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• INTRODUCTION
  • Acknowledgement
  • Greetings
    • Message from the President
    • Message from the Vice President for Student Life
    • Message from the GSBA President
  • Academic Calendar
  • Where to call for help
  • Mission and Values
    • Mission Statement
    • Gonzaga Creed
    • Vision Statement
    • GU Statement on Non-Discrimination
    • Commitment to Human Diversity
    • Student Life Mission Statement

• CAMPUS RESOURCES
  • Student Life Division                                                            
    • Student Life departments
    • Student Life office

• UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES
  • Addiction Counseling                                                            
    • Alcohol Screening Information
  • Athletics                                                                                 
    • Martin Centre
    • McCarthey Athletic Center
    • Rudolf Fitness Center
  • Bookstore                                                                               
  • Campus Public Safety & Security
  • Campus Services
  • The Career Center
  • Center For Community Action and Service Learning (CCASL)      
  • Child Care
  • Copy Services
  • Counseling and Career Assessment Center
  • Crosby Student Center                                          
  • Dean of Student Services House                           
  • Disability Resources, Education & Access Management (DREAM)
  • Financial Aid
  • Foley Center Library
  • Gonzaga Alumni Mentor Program (GAMP)
  • Gonzaga Outdoors
  • Health/Medical Resources
  • Honors Program
  • Office of Housing and Residence Life
  • Information Technology Services
  • International Student Programs and English Language Center
  • Intramural Athletics
  • Jundt Art Museum
  • Mail Services
  • Plant and Construction Services
  • Registrar’s Office
  • Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Sexual Orientation Support Group Information
  • Office of Student Activities
  • Student Employment
  • Student Wellness & Prevention Education
  • Study Abroad
  • Switchboard
  • Tutorial Services
  • Unity House Cultural Education Center
  • University Dining Services                                     
    • Meal Plans
    • General Dining Information
    • Resident Dining Committees
    • The Food Service Management Team
    • Food Service During Vacation Times
  • Office of University Ministry                                             
    • Fundamental Viewpoint
    • Activities
    • The Freshman Retreat
    • The Pilgrimage
    • The Search Retreat
    • The Cardoner Retreat
    • The Senior Dawgs Pause Retreat

• STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
  • Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA)                                   
  • Gonzaga Activities Board (GAB)
  • Residence Hall Association (RHA)
  • Student Clubs and Organizations
  • Student Publications
    • The Gonzaga Bulletin
    • Charter
    • Reflection
    • Spires Yearbook
    • Who’s Who
    • On-line Publications

• ACADEMICS
  • Academic Honesty Policy                                         
    • Code of Academic Honesty
    • Academic Freedom of Students
  • Other Academic Information                                    
    • Academic Advising
    • Class Attendance
    • Academic Services
    • Faculty Initiated Student Drops
  • Registrar Related Policies                                        
    • Classification
    • Examinations
    • Prep Week
    • Grade Changes
    • Grade Reports
    • Pass-Fail
    • Transcript Request Service
    • Academic Standing, Academic Probation, and Academic Dismissal
    • Financial Aid Probation
    • Leave of Absence from the University
    • Withdrawal from the University
  • Confidentiality of Records Policy                             
    • Student Access to Records
    • Student Directory Information
    • Parents or Guardians Access
    • Faculty and Administrator Access
    • Legal Requests
    • Right to Challenge

• STUDENT CONDUCT AND COMMUNITY STANDARDS
  • Ethos Statement                                                    
    • Respect for Self
    • Respect for Others
    • Respect for Property
    • Respect for Authority
    • Honesty/Integrity
  • Behavioral Expectations                                         
    • Behavior Which is Disruptive
    • Violation of local, state or federal law
    • Non-Compliance with other University Policies
    • Mutual Responsibility

• STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM
  • Introduction
  • Disciplinary Procedures
  • Jeopardy
  • General
  • University Residence
  • Hearing Process                                                     
    • Student Conduct Hearings
    • Student Judicial Board
    • University Discipline Board for Students
    • Facilitated Discussion
  • Disciplinary Sanctions                                             
    • Positive Actions
    • Restorative Actions
    • Loss of Privileges/Restrictive Sanctions
    • Conduct Status Levels
  • Post-Hearing Procedures                                       
    • Notification of Parents
    • Appeals Process
    • Abuse of the Judicial System
    • Record Requests by Outside Entities

• UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
  • Alcohol Policy
    • Alcohol beverages in University Residential Facilities
    • On-Campus Gonzaga-owned property and buildings
    • Violation of the Alcohol Policy
  • Animals on Campus
  • Bystander Conduct
  • Drug Policy
  • Fire, Health and Safety Devices
  • Guest Conduct and Responsibility
  • Harassment
  • Hazing
  • Identification Cards
  • Keys, Keycards and Codes
  • Missing Students
  • Off-Campus Conduct
  • Outdoor Special Events & Amplified Sound
  • Parking
  • Portable Storage Units
  • Posting
  • Religious Activities on Campus – Guidelines
  • Restricted Area Entry
  • Skating and Biking on Campus
  • Smoking
  • Solicitation
  • Weapons, Fireworks & Explosives

• SEXUAL AND RELATIONSHIP MISCONDUCT POLICY 
  • Policy Statement
  • What to do/How to Report
  • Reporting Options
    • On-line Anonymous Report Form
  • Campus and Community Resources
  • Conduct and Disciplinary Information                     
    • Definitions
    • Hearing Process
    • Considerations for a Determination of Responsibility
    • University Consent Standard
    • Additional Consent Principles
    • Blackout State
  • Outcomes and Sanctions                                        
    • Sanctions for Rape
    • Sanctions for Sexual or Other Relationship Misconduct
    • Facilitated Discussion (optional)
    • Notification
    • Retaliation
  • Prevention Programming                                                  

• HARASSMENT POLICY                                                  
  • Policy Statement on Human Dignity
  • Gonzaga University Harassment Policy Statement
  • Harassment Defined
  • Harassment Policy Compliance
  • Harassment Complaint Procedures
  • Demeaning Verbal and Other Expressive Behavior in Instructional Settings
  • Protected Expressive Behavior
  • Reporting and Investigating Harassment

• OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • Bias Incidents                                                                        
  • Disability Compliance and Student Formal Grievance Procedure
  • Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations                  
  • Events Policy                                                                      
  • Good Samaritan Practice                                                    
  • Medical Information                                                            
    • Mandatory Health and Accident Insurance
    • Measles Immunization
    • Meningococcal Vaccine
  • Network and Computer Resources
    • Acceptable Use Policy                                               
    • Unacceptable Uses
    • Privacy
    • Agreement
    • Student E-Mail Policy

• RESIDENCE LIFE OPERATIONS
  • The Office of Housing and Residence Life                          
    • General Information
    • Mission Statement
    • Philosophy of Residence Life
    • Residency Qualification and Requirement
    • People to Know
    • Residence Hall Government
  • General Policies                                                                     
    • Alcohol Policy
    • Common Areas
    • Courtesy and Quiet Hours
    • Privacy, Courtesy and Visitation Policy
    • Visitors: Guest Policy
    • Escort Policy
    • Cohabitation Policy
    • Courtesy Phones
  • Entry and Search                                                                  
    • Entry, Maintenance and Custodial
    • Entry, University Official
    • Entry and Search, University Official
    • Entry Procedure
    • Search Procedure
  • Health and Safety Standards                                               
  • Fire Safety                                                                            
    • Fire Escapes
    • Fire/Smoke Detection Equipment
    • Flammable Items and Materials
    • Halogen Lamps
  • Other Policies                                                                       
    • Grounds Management
    • Heating, Air Conditioning
    • Key Possession
    • Key Replacement
    • Lock Outs
    • Maintenance Requests (Work Orders)
    • Pets
    • Smoking
    • Vending Machines
    • Windows
  • Modification to Student Rooms                                            
    • Furniture
    • Painting
    • Room Decoration
    • Lighting Decorations
    • Waterbeds
  • Residence Halls                                                                     
    • Check-in Procedures
    • Check-out Procedures
    • Deposit for a Room
    • Rental Agreement
    • Absences
    • Room Change Procedure
  • Facilities and Services                                                            
    • Cable TV
    • Electrical Equipment
    • Laundry
    • Refrigerators
    • Telephone Service
    • ZagNet
  • Common Areas and Services
    • Cleaning and Care
    • Possession of Property
    • Common Area Damage/Billing Procedure
    • Storage: Bicycles
    • Storage: Personal
    • Student Lounges
  • Apartment Communities                                                        
    • Philosophy
    • Facilities and Services
      • Fans, ventilation
      • Cleaning and Care
      • Responsibility for Common Areas
      • Laundry
      • Alcohol Beverages in Upper Division Apartments
• Annual Campus Safety and Security Guide