
Policies at Stetson University College of Law
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All current university policies are in the process of being migrated to PolicyTech. PolicyTech is a web-based policy management solution that automates the process of drafting, approving and publishing policies. The intent of this new system is to provide convenient access to university, campus, school, college and department policies and will be the centralized source for the most current version of Stetson policies.
PolicyTech serves as a database for university, school, college and department policies that have been adopted, revised and approved as described in the Policy on Policies. Current policies will be added to PolicyTech as they are revised to comply with the Policy on Policies. New policies will be added to PolicyTech as they are approved. All policies will be transitioned into PolicyTech by June 10, 2023.
Owner, writer, reviewer and approver access to PolicyTech is limited at this time. If you are a policy owner, writer, reviewer or approver and do not have access to PolicyTech, please contact Elise Paulson, Director of Risk Management.
Academic Policies
Academic Accommodations:
- Class Recording Procedures for Students
- Testing Modifications for Foreign Students
- Registering For and Requesting Accommodations
- Reasonable Accommodations and Standards for Law Study
- Students with Disabilities - Policies and Procedures
Academic and Graduation Requirements:
- Attendance Requirements for Electronic Education Courses
- Awarding Diplomas
- Class Attendance
- Course Selection
- Course Withdrawals
- Drop/Add Policy
- Full-Time Student Work Schedule Limitations
- Further Required Curriculum
(for J.D. Students who entered before Fall 2016, and for J.D. Students who entered in Fall 2016 and elect this policy) - Further Required Curriculum
(for J.D. Students who enter in or after Fall 2017, and for J.D. Students who entered in Fall 2016 and elect this policy) - Experiential Courses
- Minimum Number of Classroom Credits Required for Graduation
- Emergency Pro Bono Policies and Procedures for the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Pro Bono Requirement (for J.D. Students who enter in or after Fall 2018)
- Pro Bono Requirement (for J.D. Students who enter before Fall 2018)
- Pro Bono Noncash Donations
- Pro Bono Service on Campus Policy
- Required Courses
- Requirements for Degree and Maximum Time to Complete J.D. Degree for Student Entered Prior to Fall 2018
- Requirements for Degree and Maximum Time to Complete J.D. Degree for Students Entering in Fall 2018 or Later
- Residency Requirement
Academic Credit:
- Credit Hour Policy
- Credit Overloads During Required Curriculum
- Maximum J.D. Credit Hours
- Interscholastic Advocacy Competition Teams
- Independent and Directed Research Projects and Seminar Papers
- Research Assistance for Credit
- Stetson Law Review Writing Credit
- Teaching Assistance for Credit
- Transfer Policy
Academic Programs:
- Certificate Programs
- Class and Field-Trip Attendance in Study-Abroad Programs
- Conversion Between Part-Time and Full-Time J.D. Programs (For J.D. students who enter before Fall 2015)
- Conversion Between Part-Time and Full-Time J.D. Programs (For J.D. students who enter in or after Fall 2015)
- Dual-Degree Programs
- Honors Program
- J.D. Program Learning Outcomes
- M.J. in Aging, Law and Policy Program Learning Outcomes
- M.J. in Healthcare Compliance Program Learning Outcomes
- M.J. in International and Comparative Business Law Program Learning Outcomes
- LL.M in Advocacy Program Learning Outcomes
- LL.M in Elder Law Program Learning Outcomes
- LL.M in International Law Program Learning Outcomes
- Advocacy Concentration Learning Outcomes
- Business Law Concentration Learning Outcomes
- Elder Law Concentration Learning Outcomes
- Environmental Law Concentration Learning Outcomes
- International Law Concentration Learning Outcomes
- Social Justice Advocacy Concentration Learning Outcomes
- J.D./LL.M. in Advocacy Joint-Degree Program
- J.D./M.B.A. Dual-Degree Program (Applies to J.D. students who enrolled in the M.B.A. program before Fall 2019)
- J.D./M.B.A. Dual-Degree Program (Applies to J.D. students who enrolled in the M.B.A. program Fall 2019 or after)
- Participation in Stetson Study Abroad Programs
- Study Abroad Programs at Other Law Schools
Admission Policies:
Classes and Course Selections:
- Advising and Counseling
- Auditing Courses
- Class Cancellation by Professor
- Course Cancellations
- Course Selection
- Credits Taken at the Tampa Law Center
- Electronic Education During the COVID -19 Pandemic
- Electronic Education (Distance Education Policy)
- Enrollment in Electronic Education Courses (International LL.M. Students)
- Public Health Crisis and Natural Disaster Relief Class Attendance
Exams and Grades:
- Emergency Grading Policies and Procedures for the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Class Rank for J.D. Students
- Grade Change Policy
- Grade Normalization
- Grade Records and Reports
- Grades
- Grading Deadlines
- Open-Book Examinations
- Posting of Grades
- Privacy of Student Records
- Scholastic Honors (revised policy effective Oct. 17, 2017)
- Severe Examination Distress
- Use of Computers for Taking Examinations
Exclusions, Withdrawals, and Leave of Absence:
- Academic Exclusion and Readmission
- Academic Probation for Students Entered Prior to Fall 2018
- Academic Probation for Students Entering Fall 2018 or Later
- Leaves of Absence And Withdrawals from School
LL.M. and M.J.-Specific Policies:
- Attendance Requirements for Electronic Education Courses
- Grading, Academic Exclusion and Readmission, and Graduation Honors for LL.M. and M.J. Students
- Maximum and Minimum Credit Hours for Elder Law LL.M. Program and Maximum Time to Complete Degree
- Maximum and Minimum Credit Hours for International Law LL.M. Program and Maximum Time to Complete Degree
- Withdrawal and Leave for Electronic Education LL.M. and M.J. Students
Skills and Seminar Policies:
Faculty/Staff Policies (intranet)
- Visit StetsonConnect (login required)
for Faculty/Staff policies and the Employee Handbook
Other Policies
College Resources:
- Campus Photography Guidelines
- Campus Postings
- Campus-Wide Email Communications Policy
- Computer and Network Use
- Display Tables
- Political Activity
- Procedures for Ordering Promotional Items
- Publication of Academic and Student Policies
- Purchase of Official College Business Cards
- Social Media Policy
- Use of College of Law Facilities by
Outside Groups and Individuals
Concerns and Grievances:
- Complaints Involving Compliance with ABA Accreditation Standards
- Consensual Relations Policy
- Employee Grievances
- Nondiscrimination Coordinator Designations
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
- Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment Policy and Procedures
- Special Grievance Procedure
- Student Concerns and Complaints
- Student Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Complaints
- Title IX Information
Copyright and Intellectual Property:
Tuition, Fees, and Business-Related Policies:
- Check-Cashing
- Conflict of Interest
- Conflict of Interest Issues Associated with Student/Employee Familial Relationships
- Contracting Authority
- Credit Card Acceptance:
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ: IRS Form 1098-T
- Installment Plan Enrollment Form and MPN
- Outstanding Financial Obligations
- Purchasing Guide
- Refund of Tuition and Fees
- Reporting Potential Financial Misconduct
- Student Accounts and Installment Payment Plans
- Surplus Property Disposal
- Student Financial Information
- Title 38 US Code 3679
- Travel and Business Expenses
- Outside Consultants
Financial Aid:
- Cash Advances on Financial Aid
- Eligibility to Receive Financial Aid
- FAQ: How Drug Convictions Affect Financial Aid
- Federal Work Study Program Policy
- Financial Aid Counseling Policy
- Financial Aid Verification Policy
- Over Award Policy
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form
- Stafford and Plus Loan Awarding Policy
- Student Lending Code of Conduct
- Title IV Return of Funds for Leave and Withdrawal
Honor and Conduct Codes:
- Academic Honor Code
- Amendment to Admission Application
- Code of Student Professionalism and Conduct
- Code of Student Professionalism and Conduct Addendum Summer 2020
Residential Life:
- Housing Board Posting Guidelines
- Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Living Conditions:
Goals and Expectations for Dormitory Residents - Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Living Conditions:
Goals and Expectations for Rosa Apartments and Auxiliary Housing
Safety, Security and Health:
- Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drugs
- Campus Access
- Campus Security and Violence
- Emergency and School Closing Notification Procedures
- Fire Alarms
- Firearms and Weapons
- Handling Service of Process and Subpoenas
- Hurricane Season Q & A
- Identification Badges
- Missing Students Policy
- Reporting a Crime or Emergency
- Security Alerts and Other Emergency Information
- Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Prevention and Response
(updated 8/14) - Sexual Offender Registration
- Smoking/Tobacco Use Policy
(updated 8/14) - Student and Student Organization Alcohol and Drug Policy
- Title IX Information
- Vehicle Registration and Parking
- Video: International Travel Safety
- Violence Prevention and Active Shooter Response Training
- Updating Student Information
Student Health:
Miscellaneous Policies:
- Awarding of Honorary Degrees
- Condolence, Congratulations, and Other Recognition Guidelines
- Confidentiality
- Data Security and Identity Theft Program
- Dress and Appearance Guidelines
- Flexible Work Arrangements for Staff Employees
- Guidelines for Animals on Campus-Gulfport
- Human Subject Research
- State Authorization and Accreditation
- Transportation Services