One of the best times of the year: Your college spring break trip! One of the worst times of the year: Opening your inbox containing an email from your campus conduct office! It is inevitable that our office phones start ringing off the hook in late March and April with parents and college students calling…
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Grade Appeals: 5 Tips for Appealing a Bad Grade
December can be an exciting time for a college student. Exams are over and you can breathe knowing that you are out of school for a few weeks. But for some students, this time can be particularly stressful for one reason…grades. If you are unhappy with an assignment grade, exam grade, or overall course…
“How Much Trouble Is My College Student In?”
College Code of Conduct Trouble: Explained
Can I be punished by my college for off-campus activity?
YES. For specifics: According to The Ohio State University’s Code of Conduct, you can be disciplined for off-campus activity if any of the below are applicable: Academic course requirement or credit bearing experiences; Example: conduct during off-campus internships, field trips, study abroad programs, or student teaching Any activity supporting pursuit of a degree; Example: research…
HOW TO: Be A College Student With A Disability
If you were a student with a disability in elementary, middle or high school and are now in college, you’ve probably noticed a huge difference. Gone are the intervention specialists and teachers who read your IEP or 504 and kept you on track educationally, emotionally or physically. College professors expect you to manage your classes,…
HOW TO: Party (smart) Off Campus
It’s a big weekend, with football season openers, good weather, and holiday events. Read these quick tips so you can be informed before you host or attend a party! For more information on potential offenses that you could be facing, click on the links. HOSTING A PARTY OFF CAMPUS Party prep Post “No drinking under…