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The HornetStudent Handbook2021-22University of LynchburgThe Hornet student handbook is published annually by theOffice of the Dean of Students. While every effort is madeto provide accurate and correct information at the time of printing,the University of Lynchburg reserves the right to change policies,fees, calendar dates, and any statements in The Hornet.Special note: Prevention of and/or response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)pandemic or other circumstances during the 2021-22 academic year mayresult in temporary or permanent changes to policies, procedures, resources,calendar dates, and any statements in The Hornet. Information regardingCOVID-19 is available online (www.lynchburg.edu/about/covid-19/).University of Lynchburg1501 Lakeside DriveLynchburg, VA 24501-3113www.lynchburg.edu

University of LynchburgFounded: 1903 by Dr. Josephus and Sarah HopwoodOriginal Building: Westover Hall (West Lynchburg Inn)Prior Institution Names: Virginia Christian College (1903-19),Lynchburg College (1919-2018)School Colors: Red and GrayMascot: Hornet, named Dell in 2017University of Lynchburg Alma MaterHail! Alma Mater, Lynchburg to thee!Strong are the principles which founded thee.They are the beacon, guiding us free,Light that can never fail us, Hail, Hail to thee.Words and music byPaul Waters, Class of 1948University of Lynchburg Fight SongI’m a Hornet born,I’m a Hornet bred,And when I die, I’ll be a Hornet dead.Rah, rah, O Hornet, Hornet;Rah, rah, O Hornet, Hornet;Rah, rah, O Hornet, rah, rah, rah.Crimson and gray will wave on high,We’ll win this game today or die.Rah, rah, O Hornet, Hornet;Rah, rah, O Hornet, Hornet;Rah, rah, O Hornet, rah, rah, rah.

2T E L E P H O N E N UMBERSFrequently Requested Telephone NumbersIf dialing a campus extension from an on-campus landline, “544” need not be dialed.The area code for Lynchburg is “434.”Campus Safety and Security (Available 24 hours per day)434.544.8100 (non-emergency)434.544.5555 (emergency)Academic Achievement Center.544.8339Intramural Sports.544.8552Accessibility and DisabilityResources.544.8687, 544.8709Learning Resources.544.8339Athletics.544.8286Business Office.544.8208Campus Store.544.8239Career and Professionalism Center.544.8459Cashier.544.8213, 544.8217Center for Community Engagement.544.8158Chaplain.544.8348Club Sports.544.8287Counseling Services.544.8616Dean of Students Office.544.8226Dining Services.544.8245Financial Aid.544.8228First-Year Programs.544.8339Fraternity/Sorority Life.544.8254Graduate Studies.544.8383Health Services.544.8357Housing and Residence Life.544.8320Library.544.8430Mail Services.544.8191Multicultural Services.544.8330Office of Equity and Inclusion.544.8330Outdoor Leadership Program.544.8224Payroll.544.8615Physical Plant.544.8276President’s Office.544.8200Provost & VP for Academic Affairs.544.8247Associate Provost & Dean ofGeneral Studies.544.8695Associate Provost & Dean ofGraduate Studies.544.8444Registrar.544.8218Safety and Security .544.8100*In emergency, dial 544.5555*Second-Year, Transfer, Access, &Commuter Services.544.8422Student Employment.544.8142Human Resources.544.8215Student Engagement and LeadershipDevelopment.544.8299Inclusive Excellence.544.8330Study Abroad.544.8788Information Technology and Resources. 544.8350Title IX Coordinator.544.8482International Student Services. 544.8788Weather Hotline.544.SNOW (7669)Internships.544.8459Writing Center.544.8279

CAM PUS M APMASRDLAKEWOOD STMCCAUSLAND STTHOWESTWOOBRDD AV EAREVSTVECOLLEGE STRNONSTLCOBELLLEGESTSTCOLLEGE DRSTDRIADELCHHOPWOOAMBRAPECELKEDRNBRIDGESTWESTOVE R DRCOLLLOOEGP RDEDRCOLLEGE LAKELAKESIDE DR (RT 221)Legend1. Moon Field17. Hobbs-Sigler Hall34. Shellenberger Field2. Walker Alumni House18. Dillard Fine Arts Center35. Victory Bell Tower3. Hopwood Hall19. Psychology Building36. Shackelford Hall4. Carnegie Hall20. Thompson-Polloway Hall37. Westover Hall5. Hall Campus Center21. McMillan Nursing Building38. Freer Hall6. Drysdale Student Center22. Education Faculty Offices39. Wake Field House7. Hundley Hall23. Health Sciences Faculty Offices40. Fox Field8. Tate Hall24. Crews and Reynolds Courts41. Beaver Point Clubhouse9. Montgomery Hall25. Graduate Studies42. Physical Plant/Print Shop10. Snidow Chapel/Hebb Music Center26. Warren Counseling Center43. Practice Fields27. Bullard House44. Adventure Course11. Friendship Circle28. Huston House45. Claytor Nature Center12. Schewel Hall29. Warren House13. Spiritual Life Center30. Rainsford House46. Graduate Health SciencesBuilding14. History House31. Brewer House15. Westwood Apartments32. Peaksview Hall16. Knight-Capron Library33. Turner Gymnasium47. The Nest Parking Lot(enter from Thomas Road)48. Global Studies3

4A C A D E M I C C A L ENDARCALENDAR OF EVENTS(Except for Graduate Health Sciences)Fall Semester 2021AugustSeptemberOctoberNovember9. Monday. First Day of Classes16. Monday. End of Add Period27. Friday. End of 3-week Withdrawal Period3. Friday.Pass/Fail Deadline17-19. Friday-Sunday.Parents and Family Weekend24. Friday. Mid-Semester25-28. Saturday-Tuesday.Midterm Vacation15-17. Friday-Sunday.Homecoming Weekend19. Tuesday.End of 10-week Withdrawal Period16. Tuesday. Last Day of Classes17-23. Wednesday-Tuesday.Examination Period23. Tuesday.University housing closes forundergraduate students at 9:00 p.m.29. Monday. January Term beginsSpring Semester 2022January21. Friday. January Term ends22. Saturday. University housing opens forundergraduate students at 10 a.m.24. Monday. First Day of Classes31. Monday. End of Add PeriodFebruary11. Friday. End of 3-week Withdrawal Period18. Friday.Pass/Fail DeadlineMarch11. Friday. Mid-Semester12-20. Saturday-Sunday.Midterm VacationUniversity housing closed for undergraduate students from9:00 p.m. on March 11, through 10 a.m. on March 20.April6. Wednesday. Student Scholar Showcase & Assessment Day8. Friday.End of 10-week Withdrawal PeriodMay9. Monday (Wed. classes meet). Last Day of Classes11-17. Wednesday-Tuesday.Examination Period18-21. Wednesday-Saturday.Commencement EventsSummer Session 2022May 24 - August 6The academic calendars for Doctor of Medical Science cohort students and for Doctor of PhysicalTherapy cohort students vary from the University’s academic calendar. For additional information,please contact the program offices for Doctor of Medical Science (dmsc@lynchburg.edu,434.544.8770) or Doctor of Physical Therapy (dpt@lynchburg.edu, 434.544.8885).

NON-DISCRI M I NATI O N STATEM ENTNon-Discrimination StatementThe University of Lynchburg does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditionsincluding lactation), marital status, veteran status, disability, age (40 and over),sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion in its programs and activities,including admission to and employment at the University of Lynchburg.The University of Lynchburg is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendmentsof 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs andactivities, including employment and admission. (Prohibited discrimination based onsex includes sexual harassment and sexual violence.) For questions regarding theUniversity of Lynchburg’s compliance with Title IX, please contact:Title IX CoordinatorOffice of Equity and InclusionFlynn Multicultural Center (Second floor, Drysdale Student Center)1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501434.544.8482titleix@lynchburg.eduInquiries about the application of Title IX may also be referred to the Office forCivil Rights (OCR):Office for Civil RightsU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20202-1475Telephone: 800.421.3481 or 202.453.6020FAX: 202.453.6021TDD: 800.877.8339Email: ocr@ed.govThe University of Lynchburg is in compliance with Section 504 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability in admission,treatment, or access to, or employment in its programs or activities. For questionsregarding the University of Lynchburg’s compliance with Section 504, please contact:DirectorCenter for Accessibility and Disability Resources(Second floor, Hall Campus Center)1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501434.544.8687timmons.j@lynchburg.eduThe University of Lynchburg is in compliance with the Age Discrimination Actof 1975, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in its programs andactivities. For questions regarding the University of Lynchburg’s compliance withthe Age Discrimination Act, please contact:Director of Human ResourcesFourth floor, Hall Campus Center1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501434.544.8215humanresources@lynchburg.edu5

6TA B L E O F C O N TENTSTable of ContentsFREQUENTLY REQUESTED TELEPHONE NUMBERS. 2CAMPUS MAP .3ACADEMIC CALENDAR.4NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT.5INTRODUCTION. 9Mission of the University of Lynchburg. 9Institutional Values.10Traditions.10ACADEMICS. 12Catalogues.12Class Attendance.12Behavioral Standards for Learning Environments.12Learning Resources.14Accessibility and Disability Resources.14Student Records: Practices, Rights, and Privacy. 15Knight-Capron Library. 16STUDENT DEVELOPMENT and CAMPUS LIFE. 17Student Activities. 17Student Government Association. 18Student Activities Board. 18Fraternity/Sorority Life. 18Student Organizations. 18Leadership Development. 21Outdoor Leadership Program. 21Intramural and Campus Recreation. 22Club Sports.22Community Service . 22On-Campus Housing. 23Residential Requirements.23Housing and Residence Life. 24Housing and Residence Life Policies.25Southside Residential Area for Undergraduate Students.35Laundry Machines.36Health and Counseling Services. 37Health Services.37Counseling Services.38Office of Equity and Inclusion.38Multicultural Services.39Title IX: Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence.39Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.39Spiritual Life. 40Written Complaints. 40

TAB LE O F CO NTENTS7STUDENT SERVICES. 42ATM on Campus. 42Campus Media.42Student Media.42Social Media Policy and Guidelines.43Logo Use and Brand Guidelines.44Campus Store.44Dining Services. 44Mail Services. 46MyLynchburg Electronic Portal.46SAFETY at the UNIVERSITY of LYNCHBURG: A Shared Responsibility. 47Access to and Security of Campus Facilities. 47Safety on Campus.48Personal Safety Tips.48LiveSafe App.49Emergency Blue Light Telephones.50Campus Safety Officers.50Security Video Monitoring.51Emergency Procedures.51Emergency Threat Assessment and the Dean-on-Call System.51Emergency Response.51Emergency Notification.51Timely Warnings/Security Alerts.52Safety Announcements.52Campus Early Alert System.53Evacuation Information.53Shelter-in-Place Procedures.54Reporting Campus Crime.55University of Lynchburg Daily Crime Log.56Fire Safety.56Evacuation Due to Fire.57University of Lynchburg Fire Log.58HONOR and STUDENT CONDUCT CODES and REGULATIONS. 59Philosophy. 59Respect for Laws.60Respect for Self and Others.60Student Rights. 60Honor Code. 61Academic Integrity. 62Personal Integrity. 64Student Conduct Code. 64Disciplinary Procedures. 67Judicial Boards.69Hearing Procedures.70Rights of a Charged Student.71Disciplinary Process Advisor.72

8TA B L E O F C O N TENTSSanctions.73Sanctioning Guidelines.74Appeal Procedures.76Notification of Parents Concerning Student Discipline.77Alcohol and Other Drugs. 77Alcohol Regulations.77Friendly Referral Practice re: Alcohol and Marijuana/THC.79Drug Regulations.80Marijuana/THC.80Drug Testing for Student-Athletes.81University ID Cards and Keys.82Freedom and Order on the Campus. 82Firearms and Other Weapons.82Statement on Plagiarism.83Posting Policy. 84Debts.85Technology Usage Policy. 86On-Campus Solicitation. 88Animals on Campus. 89Searches. 89Smoking, Tobacco, and Nicotine Products.90Student Health or Safety Emergencies. 90Statement Prohibiting Hazing.91Recreational Equipment Policy. 93University of Lynchburg Traffic Code. 94INTERPERSONAL MISCONDUCT POLICY. 95Reporting Prohibited Conduct.95INDEX. 97