JSU University Policies

Student Handbook

The Student Handbook contains information about many student organizations, services available to students, important policies, and procedures frequently referred to by students, and student conduct and judicial regulations. Access the Student Handbook.

Academic Honesty

In a University community, true knowledge can be gained only through honest means. All academic dishonesty is expressly prohibited. This policy is applicable for campus and distance learning activities. Students who violate this Academic Honesty Policy will be subject to disciplinary actions which could range from a zero on an assignment to failure of the course; repeated offenses can result in dismissal from the university. Violations include BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, the following:

  1. The use of unauthorized materials or the receipt of unauthorized assistance during an examination or in the completion of any other assignment, exercise, experiment, or project for academic credit. Unauthorized materials may include, but are not limited to, notes, textbooks, previous examinations, exhibits, experiments, papers, or other supplementary items. 
  2. Copying or utilizing information from a paper of another student during an examination.
  3. Rendering unauthorized assistance to another student by knowingly permitting him or her to copy an examination, project, paper, assignment, exhibit, exercise, or other material to be submitted for academic credit. 
  4. Illegally obtaining or attempting to obtain unauthorized prior knowledge of an examination or test materials. 
  5. Selling or giving to another student unauthorized copies of tests or examinations or research assignments. 
  6. The use of a commercially prepared term paper or research project or the submission of a paper, project, or experiment completed by someone other than the student submitting any of the above for academic credit. 
  7. Falsifying class attendance. 
  8. Falsifying reasons why a student did not attend a required class or take a scheduled examination. 
  9. Taking an examination in the place of another student. 
  10. Making unauthorized change in any reported grade or on an official academic report form. 
  11. Unauthorized collaboration between two students on an examination, paper, or project. 
  12. Plagiarism, which is the deliberate act of copying, writing, or presenting as one's own the information, ideas, or phrasing of another person without proper acknowledgment of their true source. 
  13. Making use of computing facilities in an academically dishonest manner.

Acceptable Usage Policy

The use of your account must be consistent with the educational and business objectives of Jacksonville State University. Access the JSU Acceptable Usage Policy.

Confidentiality of Student Information (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act sets forth requirements regarding the privacy of student records and affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. Learn more about your rights as a student.

Drop/Add Policy

At JSU, students may drop or add a course. Access the Jacksonville State University Academic Calendar. The calendar provides you with critical dates during your academic year.

Grades

Explore the policies on grades, grading, and grade point averages in graduate courses. 

Graduation

Students must apply for graduation before the given deadline of the semester in which they plan to complete their program and graduate. Access the deadlines.

Privacy Statement

Student information is treated securely and privacy protected by the use of security protocols when transmitting data. Privacy issues are addressed in the Jacksonville State University Undergraduate Catalog, in the Privacy Rights of Students sectionLinks to an external site., the Graduate Studies BulletinLinks to an external site., in the Privacy Rights of Students section, and on the FERPA InformationLinks to an external site. page.

Additional security-related information can be found in the JSU IT & Security PoliciesLinks to an external site..

Disability Policy

Jacksonville State University is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body. If you are currently experiencing or anticipate that you will have any barriers to learning in this course, please feel welcome to discuss your concerns with me. It is my goal to create a learning experience that is as accessible as possible. If you have a disability or think you may have a disability, that may have some impact on your work in this course and for which you may require academic adjustments or accommodations, please work with a staff member in Disability Resources so that accommodations can be considered. Students that receive accommodation letters, or Individualized Post-Secondary Plans (IPPs) should meet with me to discuss the provisions of your accommodations as early in the semester as possible. You can find more information about the Office of Disability Resources on the web or by visiting the Student Success Center on the 2nd Floor of the Houston Cole Library. You may also call (256) 782-8380 or email at disabilityresources@jsu.edu. All discussions will remain confidential. 

Visit the Office of Disability ResourcesLinks to an external site.

Title IX Policy Statement

JSU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates. JSU is required, by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Department of Education regulations to implement Title IX, not to discriminate in such a manner. This requirement to not discriminate in educational programs and activities extends to employment by the university and to admission thereto. Questions regarding Title IX and the implementing regulations should be referred to JSU’s Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights, or to both. For more information about the Title IX grievance procedure, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how JSU will respond to such complaints, please visit our Title IX website at www.jsu.edu/titleixLinks to an external site.