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)
• 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
• 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:

• J.D. Admission Policy
• Approved LL.M. Admission Policy
• Approved M.J. Admission Policy

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 Learning) Plan
• 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 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:

• Scholarly Writing Series
• Seminars

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:

• 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:

• Copyright Policy and Compliance Program
  
• Intellectual Property Rights

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
• Video: Violence Prevention and Active Shooter Response Training
• Updating Student Information

Student Health:

• Vaccination and Immunization Policy

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