Policies at Stetson University College of Law
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) - Interim Policy for Externships to Count as Experiential Credit
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- Classes on the Celebration Campus
- Course Cancellations
- Course Selection
- Credits Taken at the Tampa Law Center
- Electronic Education (Distance Learning) Plan
- Enrollment in Electronic Education Courses (International LL.M. Students)
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 for Students Entered Prior to Fall 2018
- Academic Exclusion and Readmission for Students Entering Fall 2018 or Later
- 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
- Video: Leaves of Absence
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:
- Clinical Programs
- Preferred Clinic Model
- Scholarly Writing Series
- Seminars
- Miscellaneous Policies that Relate to the Skills or Clinical Education Area
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
- Email Accounts
- Political Activity
- Procedures for Ordering Promotional Items
- Publication of Academic and Student Policies
- Purchase of Official College Business Cards
- Social Media Policy
- Student E-mail Account Retention
- Use of College of Law Facilities by
Outside Groups and Individuals
Concerns and Grievances:
- 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:
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
- Video: 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
- Guidelines for Animals on Campus-Gulfport
- Human Subject Research
- Staff Flexible Scheduling and Telecommuting Program
- State Authorization and Accreditation
- Transportation Services