Policy Manual by Number Start with 18
18.1
MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH LEAVE OF ABSENCE (18.1)
At any time during a semester that a student becomes unable to continue in classes for medical or mental health reasons, a leave of absence may be advisable. The request for leave may be initiated by...
7. Student Affairs
Reggie Bond
VP Student Affairs
18.1.1
ADMISSIONS POLICY (18.1.1)
N/A
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
18.1.10
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS & AUXILIARY AIDS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (18.1.10)
In accordance with Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of North Texas will make reasonable adjustments in its...
4. Administration
Jan Hillman
VP Student Affairs
18.1.11
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE (18.1.11)
As a student-centered public research university, the University of North Texas has established standards of conduct to foster a safe environment conducive to learning and development. Students and...
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs
18.1.12
HAZING (18.1.12)
The University prohibits hazing by any student, student organization or employee. No student, organization, or employee of the University shall engage in, encourage, aid, or assist any...
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs
18.1.13
DISRUPTIVE ACTIVITIES STATE LAW (18.1.13)
A person commits an offense if the person, alone or in concert with others, intentionally engages in disruptive activity on the campus or property of an institution of higher education.
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs
18.1.14
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY FOR STUDENTS AND ACADEMIC UNITS (18.1.14)
In accordance with university policies and state and federal regulations, the university is committed to full academic access for all qualified students, including those with disabilities. To this...
7. Student Affairs
Jan Hillman
VP Student Affairs
18.1.15
ANNUAL CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT (18.1.15)
The University values the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, administrators and campus visitors, and recognizes the value of publishing various annual reports to ensure that the campus...
12. Campus Safety and Security
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs
18.1.16
STUDENT STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (18.1.16)
7. Student Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
18.1.2
ADMISSIONS OR RE-ENROLLMENT AS RELATED TO PERSONAL CONDUCT AND ADMISSION FALSIFICATION (18.1.2)
Prospective students and former students seeking re-admission to the University whose applications indicate possible ineligibility on grounds involving conduct that would violate the Code of ...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
18.1.20
CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT POLICY (18.1.20)
A student must maintain continuous enrollment in a minimum of three credit hours of thesis or dissertation during each long semester until the thesis or dissertation has been accepted by the Dean of...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
18.1.21
CARE ASSESSMENT TEAM AND INVOLUNTARY STUDENT MEDICAL WITHDRAWAL (18.1.21)
The University of North Texas is committed to providing a learning environment that is conducive for students to develop to their fullest potential. On rare occasions the University may be...
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs
18.1.22
NOTIFICATION REGARDING MISSING RESIDENT STUDENTS (18.1.22)
The University of North Texas is committed to the health, safety, and welfare of our students. If a student who resides in University housing is reported missing by a member of the University...
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs
18.1.23
STUDENT COMPLAINT POLICY (18.1.23)
The University of North Texas (“UNT”) provides students with a procedure for resolving complaints against UNT faculty, staff, and the university in matters where no other formal process...
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
Vice President for Student Affairs
18.1.24
PROHIBITION OF CAMPING ON UNIVERSITY PROPERTY (18.1.24)
The University of North Texas has an interest in controlling and maintaining university property to safeguard the health and safety of individuals and to ensure that university property is...
7. Student Affairs
Dean of Students
VP of Student Affairs
18.1.3
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS (18.1.3)
Requirements for entering or maintaining status as a student or for graduation from the University of North Texas may be found in the University catalogs. Consult the appropriate catalog for...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
18.1.4
CORRECT ADDRESS (18.1.4)
It is the responsibility of the student to provide correct permanent and local mailing address information at all times and on all documents at the university. Failure to do so constitutes a breach...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
18.1.5
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE TRANSFER CREDITS (18.1.5)
The University is required to accept as freely transferrable credit the basic core of general academic courses developed and promulgated by the Coordinating Board.
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
18.1.6
STUDENT IMMUNIZATION AND SCREENING/TESTING (18.1.6)
The University is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for members of the University community by protecting students from vaccine-preventable disease.
7. Student Affairs
Reggie Bond
VP Student Affairs
18.1.7
HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT (18.1.7)
All international students and scholars holding non-immigrant visas must carry UNT-approved health insurance coverage during the entire period of their UNT residence.
7. Student Affairs
Reggie Bond
VP Student Affairs
18.1.8
SENIOR CITIZENS, AUDITING COURSES (18.1.8)
The Board of Regents may allow a senior citizen (65 years of age or older) to audit any course offered by the institution without payment of a fee if space is available. (Texas Education Code,...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
18.1.9
FERPA POLICY (18.1.9)
The University is required to follow the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ("FERPA"), as amended. The purpose of FERPA is to afford certain rights to students...
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With (and Registar)
VP Student Affairs
18.2.1
RESIDENTS/NONRESIDENTS GENERAL RULES (18.2.1)
The Board of Regents of the University of North Texas is subject to the rules, regulations, and interpretations issued by the Coordinating Board for the administration of resident and nonresident...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
18.3.13
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP/RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP LOAD SPECIFICATIONS (18.3.13)
Graduate students who hold a fellowship (scholarship), research assistantship of half time (20 hours per week) or greater, or other appointment designed for the support of graduate study must be...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
18.3.4
FEDERAL PROGRAMS (18.3.4)
The institution is subject to and will comply with the program statutes and implementing regulations for the institutional eligibility as set forth in the signed agreement to participate in Title IV...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
18.3.5
COORDINATION OF UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATION (18.3.5)
The University encourages students to apply for scholarship assistance through all sources available. Most scholarships have a deadline for application and other specific criteria that...
6. Faculty Affairs
Mary Foster
VP Academic Affairs
18.4.11
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS DRUG EDUCATION, TESTING AND COUNSELING PROGRAM (18.4.11)
N/A
7. Student Affairs
Cinnamon Sheffield
Director of Athletics
18.4.2
STUDENT ORGANIZATION POLICY (18.4.2)
The University of North Texas recognizes the right of any group of students to form a voluntary organization for purposes not forbidden by the laws of the United States or the State of Texas. The...
7. Student Affairs
Mona Hicks
VP Student Affairs
18.4.5
STUDENT TRAVEL POLICY (18.4.5)
It is the policy of the University to promote health and safety of students by regulating travel that is taken in conjunction with enrollment at the University of North Texas.
7. Student Affairs
Mona Hicks
VP Student Affairs
18.4.7
GUIDELINES, STUDENT SERVICE FEE COMMITTEE (18.4.7)
N/A
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs
18.4.8
FREE SPEECH AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ON CAMPUS GROUNDS (18.4.8)
The University of North Texas recognizes that freedom of expression and public assembly are fundamental rights of all persons and are essential components of the education process. These activities...
7. Student Affairs
Maureen McGuinness
VP Student Affairs
18.5.1
HOUSING POLICY (18.5.1)
On-campus housing, dining, and student life facilities are a vital part of the process of educating students at the University of North Texas. In order to promote the education and personal welfare...
7. Student Affairs
Tom Rufer
VP Student Affairs
18.5.2
UNT STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER (18.5.2)
N/A
7. Student Affairs
Reggie Bond
VP Student Affairs
18.5.2.1
MEDICAL EXCUSE FROM CLASS UNT STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER (18.5.2.1)
The Student Health and Wellness Center does not provide students with medical excuses from class unless the student is a patient being treated for an injury or illness and is enrolled in a physical...
7. Student Affairs
Reggie Bond
VP Student Affairs
18.5.3
LEGAL SERVICES (18.5.3)
The University provides legal counsel to students through the Office of the Student Legal Advisor. The Student Legal Advisor is a licensed attorney and an active member of the State Bar of Texas....
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs
18.5.5
DUE PROCESS GUIDELINES IN ALLEGED DRUG ABUSE INCIDENTS (18.5.5)
Pursuant to H.R. 253 and S.R. 645, the policy sets forth the procedural guidelines for consideration by the governing board of the University.
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs
18.5.6
ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY AND SEARCHES OF UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALLS (18.5.6)
The university respects its resident students’ reasonable expectation of privacy in their rooms and makes every effort to ensure privacy in university residences. However, in order to protect...
7. Student Affairs
Elisabeth Warren
VP Student Affairs
18.5.6.1
PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A STUDENT'S ROOM SHOULD BE SEARCHED FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS, PARAPHERNALIA, LEGAL DRUGS OR ANY LEGAL SUBSTANCE BEING ILLEGALLY USED (18.5.6.1)
The University has established a policy for room searches by Resident Hall Staff. This policy is found in the rules and regulations handbook entitled The ABC’s of Residence Hall Living....
7. Student Affairs
Elisabeth Warren
VP Student Affairs
18.5.7
STUDENT E-MAIL POLICY (18.5.7)
UNT provides e-mail accounts to all students registered at the University with no special fee imposed for those accounts. Students are automatically assigned e-mail accounts and user ID’s and...
7. Student Affairs
Elizabeth With
VP Student Affairs