SPRING SEMESTER 2024 REGISTRATION GUIDE

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Academic dishonesty includes such actions as cheating, submitting false information or citations, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and helping someone else commit an act of academic dishonesty.

The initial responsibility for detecting and responding to academic dishonesty lies with the instructor concerned. An instructor convinced by reasonable evidence that a student is responsible for violating the academic dishonesty policy shall:

1. 1. Notify the student involved and provide the student an opportunity to respond to the complaint.
   2. Assign an appropriate academic penalty. This may range from an oral reprimand, a reduced score on the assignment or an F in the course.
   3. Report the student involved to the department chair and Student Conduct in the Dean of Students Office. The report should include information about the alleged incident, relevant documents and evidence, and the instructor's actions to address the incident.

The Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students shall maintain an academic dishonesty file of all cases with the appropriate documentation. When two or more incidents involving the same student occur, Student Conduct will initiate disciplinary proceedings. Students will be informed of their student conduct record any disciplinary proceedings under Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 41301, and Executive Order 1098, and relevant appeals processes accessible to them.

A student may appeal any action taken on an allegation of academic dishonesty under the University Policy Statement 300.030, Academic Appeals. See "Academic Appeals" in the "Student Affairs" section of the university catalog.

For undergraduate students who receive a grade of a C minus or lower due to disciplinary reasons such as academic dishonesty, the repetition of course policy for grade forgiveness shall not be applicable for the course in question.

 

ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY

The Academic Senate of California State University, Fullerton, endorses the 1987 Statement on Professional Ethics (UPS 230.000) and the 1940 Statement of Principles and Interpretive Comments of the American Association of University Professors contained in the 1984 Edition of Policy Documents and Reports.

 

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

All new students beginning classes during the Spring 2024 term are required to comply with Cal State University Systemwide Executive Order 803.

To view all immunization requirements, upload instructions, and exemption documents, please visit the Student Wellness website at http://www.fullerton.edu/studentwellness/immunization/fall2023.php

NOTE: Student Athletes, Housing Residents, and International Students have additional requirements. For details see here .

 

Confidentiality and Your Student Information

There have been significant changes to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regarding students' rights with respect to their educational records. Please read below for FERPA information.

 

Disability Access

Contact the Disability Support Services Office (GH-101) if you experience a disability-related barrier with registration. For additional information, call DSS at (657) 278-3112. 

 

Discrimination/ Harassment/ Title IX/ ADA Complaints

The University is committed to maintaining a positive learning, working and living environment free from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation (Nondiscrimination Policy) requires compliance from the entire campus community. Inquiries concerning compliance with the Nondiscrimination Policy (page 18), Sexual Harassment Policy (page 20), or implementing campus procedures should be directed to the appropriate administrators that can assist in resolving complaints.

For inquiries about discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on sex, gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation, please contact Sarah Bauer, Title IX Coordinator, CSUF, College Park, Suite 205, (657) 278- 2121 or visit fullerton.edu/titleix .

For inquiries about employee-related discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on a disability or medical condition, please contact Derek Bowe, DHR Administrator, CSUF, College Park, Suite 700, (657) 278-8454.

For student referrals and complaints related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, please contact Lori Palmerton, Director, Disability Support Services, CSUF, Gordon Hall, Suite 101, (657) 278-3112, or visit fullerton.edu/dss.  

For inquiries about discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on a disability or medical condition, please contact Derek Bowe, DHR Administrator, CSUF, College Park, Suite 700, (657) 278-8454; or visit hr.fullerton.edu/diep/dhr ; or contact the U.S Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, San Francisco Office, 50 Beale Street, Suite 7200, San Francisco, CA 94105, (415) 486- 5555, Fax (415) 486-5570, TDD (877) 521-2172, or visit www.ed.gov/ocr .

Copies of the above policies and student grievance procedures are available in the offices of the President (CP-1000), Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs (CP-1000), Vice President for Student Affairs (LH-805), Human Resources, Diversity, and Inclusion (CP-700), Disability Support Services (GH-101), University Police Department (UPD-139), College Deans, Office of Student Life (TSU- 247), Titan Athletics (Titan House), and the University Library Reference Desk (PLN).

 

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)

THE PRESIDENT'S DIRECTIVE NO. 17

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records. They are:

I. DIRECTIVE

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") and California State University Executive Order 796 ("EO 796") afford students the right to inspect and review their education records; request amendment of an education record believed to be in error or misleading; limit disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in an education record; and file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with FERPA. Should a conflict arise between FERPA or EO 796 and this directive, FERPA or EO 796 will take precedent.

II. AUTHORITY

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 120 U.S.C. 1232g, 34 CFR 99 and CSU Executive Order 796.

III. SCOPE

This directive applies to the records of any student who is attending or has attended the University. They do not apply to records of applicants for admission who are denied acceptance or if accepted, do not attend the University.

IV. DEFINITIONS

A. Directory Information. A student's name, date and place of birth, permanent and local address, University-recognized email address, telephone number, class level, enrollment status, major(s), minor(s), dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, previous educational institutions attended and past and present participation in recognized activities. Directory information also includes weight and height if student is an athletic team member.

B.  Legitimate Educational Interest. A school official has a "legitimate educational interest" if the official must review an education record to fulfill their professional responsibility.  The University faculty or staff member responsible for maintaining the requested record is responsible for determining whether a school official has a legitimate educational interest.

C. School Official. A University or CSU system employee or volunteer in an administrative, academic, research or staff position, including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff; an individual or entity with whom the University has contracted to act for the institution or to provide services the institution would otherwise perform for itself, such as an attorney, auditor or collection agent; an individual, including a student, serving on a CSU System or University committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee or assisting another school official in performing their professional responsibility.

V. IMPLEMENTATION

A. School officials with a legitimate educational interest may access student records. In addition to school officials with a legitimate educational interest, the University may disclose Directory information (defined in Section IV. A) depending on the nature of the request and depending on the release category selected by a student. Students may choose to limit the release of their Directory information as described below:

1.  Permit release of all Directory information.  Unless restricted by a student, the University may release a student's Directory information at any time to any requesting party, including the military and for the development of University-affiliated marketing programs. This is the default category for release  of information.
2.  Permit release only "Verification" information.  This sub-category of Directory information consists of a student's name, class level, enrollment status, major(s), minor(s), degrees and awards received, dates of attendance and University recognized email address. The University may release this information in response to requests, including but not limited to those from campus auxiliaries, financial lenders, employers, the military or insurance companies for verification of degree and enrollment information; for inclusion in Commencement and honors materials. Students who release only "Verification" information will be excluded from all University directories, printed or electronic, that the University may produce or publish.
3.  Withhold release of all Directory information. Withholding the release of all Directory information means that the student will be excluded from all University directories and publications that the University may produce or publish, including Commencement and honors materials and the University will not verify degree, dates of attendance or enrollment information without the prior written consent of the student. There will be no release to the military or for marketing programs.

B. Students wishing to review their education records must make a written request to the Vice President for Student Affairs.  Requested education records as defined by FERPA will be made available for review within 45 working days of the request. Reasonable charges for copy costs will be applied.

C. The University notifies students of their FERPA rights in its course catalog, university website and annually via electronic mail.

D. Students who believe their rights have been abridged may make a request in writing seeking assistance from the Vice President for Student Affairs, Langsdorf Hall 805 or The Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C., 20202-4605.

VI. ACCOUNTABILITY

A. The University will review bi-annually its information practices concerning student records to assess its compliance with FERPA, CSU Executive Order 796 and this directive.  The Vice President for Student Affairs is responsible for ensuring the completion of these reviews.

B. Any school official requiring access to student records must meet all training requirements established. This training must be completed prior to access being granted.

C. Individuals who violate this directive are subject to appropriate disciplinary action pursuant to the applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or administrative policies or procedures.

D. The contact for questions concerning this Directive is the Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee.

Reviewed and approved by President Milton A. Gordon on March 17, 2011.

 

HELPFUL INFORMATION

To schedule an appointment visit fullerton.edu/studentwellness/contact/ .

To schedule an appointment by phone, please call 657-278- 2800. 

To obtain the immunization waiver form visit fullerton.edu/studentwellness/covid/index.php .

Vaccination information for the Orange County Health Care Agency can be found at ochealthinfo.com .

Further information on immunization requirements can be found online at www.fullerton.edu/studentwellness/immunization/ .

 

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The California State University (CSU or University) is committed to maintaining an inclusive and equitable community that values diversity and fosters mutual respect.  We embrace our community differences in Age, Disability (physical and mental), Gender (or sex), Gender Identity (including nonbinary and transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion (or religious creed), Sexual Orientation, Veteran or Military Status. All Students and Employees have the right to participate fully in CSU programs, activities, and employment free from Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking and Retaliation.  The CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation (Nondiscrimination Policy) is established in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,  Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (34 C.F.R. 106.); The California Equity in Higher Education Act; The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (which amends the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, commonly known as the Clery Act) (VAWA) under its Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act provision (Campus SaVE Act); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; The Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and other applicable state and federal laws which prohibit Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation.

California State University, Fullerton is committed to creating an atmosphere in which all students have the right to participate fully in its programs and activities free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The “CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation (Nondiscrimination Policy),” was issued in response to the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (the SaVE Act) and related guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, addressing Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972.

It is the policy of the CSU that no student or applicant for admission as a student shall, on the basis of protected status, be unlawfully excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of any CSU program or activity. Nor shall a student or applicant for admission as a student be otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation for exercising any rights under this executive order.

Discrimination is prohibited by Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 508 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, including all subsequent amendments and administrative regulations adopted thereunder by the Department of Education and Department of Labor.

Employees and students who violate the Nondiscrimination Policy may be subject to discipline. If employee discipline is appropriate it shall be administered in a manner consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements, CSU policies and legal requirements. Discipline of a student shall be administered in accordance with Section 41301 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations and CSU Executive Order 1098, or any superseding executive order, if applicable.

 

SCREEN STEPS - USER GUIDES

How to Complete the Informed Consent and Privacy Notice

How to Complete the TB Screening Questionnaire

How to Upload a Titer

 

SEXUAL HARASSMENT/ SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY

It is the policy of California State University, Fullerton to maintain a working and learning environment free from sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct and sexual exploitation of its students, employees, and those who apply for student or employee status. Sexual harassment is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and California Education Code Section 89535. The CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation (Nondiscrimination Policy) prohibits sexual harassment within the CSU system. The University will take action to eliminate sexual harassment and similar behavior. Information concerning campus sexual harassment policies and procedures, can be obtained from Sarah Bauer, Title IX Coordinator, College Park, Suite 205, (657) 278-2121 or visit fullerton.edu/titleix .

 

Sexual VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND CONFIDENTIAL ADVOCACY SERVICES

IMPLEMENTATION OF CSU EXECUTIVE ORDER 1095 AND CALIFORNIA CAMPUS BLUEPRINT TO ADDRESS SEXUAL ASSAULT

Sexual Violence Prevention & Advocacy Services (SVPAS) in Student Wellness provides educational programs to students, faculty, and staff on a variety of topics including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, exploitation, stalking, sexual harassment, healthy relationships and communication, bystander intervention, and more.

Confidential advocacy services are available to students, faculty, and staff impacted by sexual/domestic/relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment, gender-based violence, and related experiences. Services include safety planning, information and accompaniment to admin/legal/medical appointments, supportive measure requests, and referrals to campus and community resources. Additional information can be found by visiting http://www.fullerton.edu/sexualviolence/ / or by contacting SVPAS by email at sexualviolence@fullerton.edu or by phone at 657-278-3220. 

 

SMOKING POLICY

I. CSU EXECUTIVE ORDER 1108

California State University, Fullerton is committed to a healthy and productive environment. As such, and in light of well-established health risks associated with exposure to secondhand smoke, California State University, Fullerton prohibits smoking in all interior and exterior campus areas and locations effective August 1, 2013 as specified below:

• Buildings (including residence halls), structures (including parking structures), and outdoor areas owned, leased or rented by the university or one of its auxiliaries whether located on or off the Fullerton main campus.
• Vehicles owned, leased or rented by the university or one of the university's auxiliaries.
• Vehicles on university-owned, leased, or rented land or in university-owned, leased, or rented parking structures.

The sale or distribution of any tobacco product, including smokeless tobacco products, also is prohibited. Additionally, sponsorship of a university activity or event by a tobacco product manufacturer is prohibited unless explicitly authorized in writing by the university president or designee.

II. AUTHORITY

The California State University Board of Trustees has issued Executive Order 1108, Policy on Systemwide Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment.

The State of California prohibits smoking in all public buildings and other enclosed areas of employment. Authority to issue this Policy is based on Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 42356; and California Government Code Section 7597.

III. SCOPE

This policy applies to all university faculty, staff , students and visitors and to all interior and exterior campus areas and locations identified in Section I.

Smoking in university-sponsored theater and dance productions, student-authored or sponsored scenes, showcases or workshops produced as part of the department of theatre and dance season may be authorized by the President or designee only when a required part of a specific performance. Smoking in Associated Students-sponsored performances may be authorized only when listed in a script as a required part of a performance and only when approved by the President or designee.

IV. DEFINITIONS

"Smoke" or "Smoking" means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, cigarillo, pipe, hookah, or any other lighted or heated tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, whether natural or synthetic, in any manner or in any form. "Smoke" or "Smoking" also includes the use of an electronic smoking device that creates an aerosol or vapor, in any manner or in any form, or the use of any oral smoking device for the purpose of circumventing the prohibition of smoking.

V. IMPLEMENTATION

The Vice President for Human Resources, Diversity, and Inclusion has overall responsibility for implementing this policy. To provide adequate time to create awareness, outreach, and educational programs, including smoking cessation and counseling programs, this policy is effective August 1, 2013 and supersedes all previous university smoking policies. Prior to this effective date, the previous university smoking policy will remain in effect. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety will collaborate with the following entities to provide faculty, staff , students and visitors with notice of this policy through signs, presentations, and publications, and to develop tobacco education programs, smoking cessation programs, and other suitable outreach and counseling programs.

• Student Wellness & Counseling and Psychological Center Services
• Human Resources, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Faculty Affairs and Records
• Strategic Communications
• Dean of Students
• International Students and Scholars Office

VI. ACCOUNTABILITY

The success of this policy depends on the thoughtfulness, civility and cooperation of all members of the campus community, including visitors. Compliance is grounded in an informed and educated campus community. Incidents related to this policy will be addressed through applicable administrative processes. Questions may be directed to the Director of Environmental Health and Safety or the Director of University Risk Management.

Reviewed and approved by President Willie J. Hagan on June 6, 2012.

Reviewed and reissued by President Mildred Garcia on July 23, 2013.

 

TITLE IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. The California State University does not discriminate based on sex in any educational programs or activities that the CSU operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may be referred to the University Title IX Coordinator at:

• Sarah Bauer, Title IX Coordinator, CSUF College Park, Suite 205, sarahbauer@fullerton.edu (657) 278-2121. For more information, please contact Title IX and Gender Equity at fullerton.edu/titleix .

• Questions may also be addressed to: Office for Civil Rights, San Francisco Office, U.S. Department of Education; 50 United Nations Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94102; Telephone: (415) 486- 5555; Facsimile: (415) 486-5570; Email: OCR. SanFrancisco@ed.gov .

 

USE OF BICYCLES AND SKATEBOARDS ON CAMPUS

The university's policy concerning the use of bicycles, skateboards and other forms of non-motor vehicle transportation is set forth in President's Directive No. 16. For more information, please visit president.fullerton.edu/directives/directive16.aspx .