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Florida State University General Bulletin

Registration Guide Fall 2008

(Fall 2009 available March 2, 2009)

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University Notices

Required First Day Attendance Policy

University-wide policy requires all students to attend the first day of class meeting of all classes for which they are registered. Students who do not attend the first class meeting of a course for which they are registered will be dropped from the course by the academic department that offers the course. This policy applies to all levels of courses and to all campuses and study centers. This policy does not apply to classes added after the first official meeting of the course. It remains the student's responsibility to verify course drops and check that fees are adjusted.

Notification of Student Rights Under FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access. Students should submit to the registrar, dean, or head of the academic department (or appropriate official) written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is defined as a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the University discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.

Washington, DC 20202-4605

Students have the right to obtain a copy of Florida State University's student record policy. You can obtain a copy of the policy from the Office of the University Registrar, A3900 University Center, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2480.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

All students are responsible for knowing and adhering to Florida State University's Statement for Students on the Unlawful Possession, Use or Distribution of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol. This policy is available in the General Bulletin and the Graduate Bulletin, which may be found online at http://registrar.fsu.edu/bulletin/undergrad/Info/drugs.htm.

The disciplinary function at Florida State University is an integral part of the educational mission of the University. Students in violation of state laws, city ordinances, or university policies will be reported to Florida State University authorities for disciplinary action. Disciplinary processes are outlined in the Florida State University Student Handbook, which gives the University the authority to impose sanctions including suspension, dismissal, and expulsion. Parental notification under certain circumstances is integral to University protocol regarding alcohol use.

Sexual Harassment Policy

All students are responsible for knowing and adhering to the Florida State University Sexual Harassment Policy. This policy is available in the General Bulletin and the Graduate Bulletin and may also be found online at http://www.auditservices.fsu.edu/sh/policy.html. Students who have questions, or who believe they may have been subjected to sexual harassment, should contact the Office of Audit Services Sexual Harassment Hotline at (850) 644-9013, or the Dean of Students Department at 644-2428.

Repeat Course Surcharge

Section 1009.285, Florida Statutes, mandates that each student attempting the same non-repeatable undergraduate course more than twice shall be assessed an additional per credit hour surcharge beginning with the third attempt. Attempted hours include those hours dropped, or withdrawn which are fee liable. Undergraduate level courses are numbered 1000 to 4000.

The repeat course surcharge for the 2007-2008 academic year is $179.88.

For a list of exceptions to this policy, please consult the "Financial Information" chapter of the General Bulletin.

ServScript

Through the ServScript Program at Florida State University, students may record their hours of service to the community on their official FSU transcript. The transcript is a permanent record of a student's academic achievements and a direct reflection of his or her college career to potential employers and graduate and professional schools. To download ServScript forms, please visit our Web site at www.serve2learn.fsu.edu and follow the ServScript link.