5. Promptness: Students arriving late for class will be glared at. Students arriving late for exams may not be allowed to take the exam.

6. Academic Dishonesty: All members of the University share the responsibility and authority to challenge and make known acts of apparent academic dishonesty.  Any student detected participating in any form of academic dishonesty in this course will be subject to sanctions as described in the Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures.  It is the student's responsibility to read and fully understand Missouri State's Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures.

7. Cell phones and other electronic devices: As a member of the learning community, each student has a responsibility to other students who are members of the community. When cell phones or pagers ring and students respond in class or leave class to respond, it disrupts the class. Therefore, the Office of Academic Affairs prohibits the use by students of cell phones, pagers, or similar communication devices during scheduled classes. All such devices must be turned off or put in a silent mode and cannot be taken out during class. At the discretion of the instructor, exception to this policy is possible in special circumstances.  Sanctions for violation of this policy are determined by the instructor and may include dismissal from class and/or a charge of academic dishonesty.

8. The University is committed to making reasonable modifications in policies, practices or procedures when such modifications are necessary for services or accommodations to legally protected individuals with disabilities. Applicants requesting academic adjustment are responsible for notifying the University of their disability, requesting academic adjustment, and providing documentation of the disability prior to receiving accommodations.  To request academic accommodations for a disability, contact Disability Services, Plaster Student Union 405 (417-836-4192 or TTY 417-836-6792).

9. Nondiscrimination: Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of students and maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. At all times, it is your right to address inquiries and concerns about possible discrimination to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Siceluff 296 (417-836-4252).  Concerns about discrimination can also be brought directly to your instructor's attention, an/or to the attention of your instructor's Department Head.

10. Dropping: It is your responsibility to understand the University's procedure for dropping a class as outlined in the current Missouri State Undergraduate Catalog.  If you stop attending this class but do not follow proper procedures for dropping a class, you will receive a failing grade and will be financially obligated to pay for the class.  To drop a class anytime after the first week of classes, you must complete and turn in a drop slip at an authorized registration center.  You do not need to obtain any signatures on the drop slip.  It does not need to be signed by your instructor, your advisor, or a department head.  If you wish to withdraw from the University (drop all your classes), contact the Registration Center, Carrington 320.

11. No Food or Drink in Strong Hall classrooms

Dates to Remember:     

    No penalty drop: Mar 27th          

    Last drop: May 4th