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University Police Department
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Police Department Overview
The North Carolina A&T State University Police Department are organized into several areas: Office of the Chief,
Administrative Services, Support Services, Patrol, CID (Criminal Investigations Division), K-9, Bike Patrol,
Telecommunications, Accreditation, Residence Security Officers and Contract Security.
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Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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We are accredited by CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies)
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We respond to all calls requesting police assistance
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We have over 300 cameras located throughout residence halls, academics buildings and parking lots
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82 Emergency phones located throughout the campus
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Criminal Investigator on call 24 hours a day
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We are assisted by local agencies such as the Greensboro Police Department, Guilford County
Sheriff’s Department, University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the State Highway Patrol
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City Wide Jurisdiction
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Crime Prevention Tips
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Program the campus police number in your cell phone, (336) 334-7675.
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Be aware of your surroundings.
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Know where emergency phones on campus are located.
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Walk on well lit paths and avoid short cuts, especially at night.
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At social events, drink only from sealed containers, avoid punch bowls and drinks left unattended.
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Avoid ATM’s at night or when alone.
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Call campus police when you notice suspicious activity – SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING.
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Identity Theft – Keep personal information private.
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Remove personal information from social websites.
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Report cyberbullying / cyberstalking.
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Record serial numbers of computers, cell phones, game systems, iPods, iPads, etc. and keep in a safe
place.
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Place banner number in your books in secret location.
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ALWAYS keep your room doors locked and secured.
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Contact Information
Department of Police & Public Safety
406 Laurel Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
336-334-7675 (24/7)
336-334-7879 (TIP LINE)
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Dean of Students Office - Student Conduct
Division of Student Affairs
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Dean of Students
Marc J. Williams, JD
205 Murphy Hall
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Mission Focus:
Dean of Students Office
The Dean of Students Office seeks to:
•  Promote ethical and responsible student
behavior
•  Promote campus safety and harmony
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In Building Campus …………….
§  It is an expectation that the student would
consider in advance the consequences of
behavioral infractions and maturely accepts
accountability for his/her behavior.
§  The Dean of Students Office seeks to
promote ethical and responsible student
behavior by educating the student on
expected standards of behavior.
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Student Code of Behavior
§  Misconduct Prohibited by the University
50 Codes which include Sexual Misconduct.
Zero Tolerance policies for Drugs; and Aggressive
Behavior (Domestic Violence; Assaults on
Females; and other Assaults)
§  Academic Integrity (administered
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by Academic Affairs)
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Student Rights and Responsibilities
§ Students at the University have certain rights and
responsibilities. Included in this objective are student rights that
the university highly regards, but also included is….
» the responsibility of students to be aware of the standards
of appropriate behavior and
» the willingness to exercise the degree of order necessary
to promote and preserve higher standards of a learning
environment.
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Student Rights
Students have the right to:
§  Receive accurate and consistent information
§  Maintain confidentiality of educational records pursuant to
FERPA *
§  Gain access despite any disabilities and fully participate in
any chosen university student activity
§  Seek counsel and advice
§  Be respected, be heard, and receive courteous delivery of
services
§  Be afforded equality of opportunity and receive the best
education
§  Receive due process in all disciplinary procedures
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Student Responsibilities
Students have the responsibility to:
§  Exercise sound judgment in their choices and assume the
consequences of their own actions at all times
§  Become acquainted with and fully comply with all
university regulations and policies
§  Conduct themselves with civility (respect and courtesy)
toward all others at all times
§  Share in the building and maintaining of a safe and sound
campus community
§  Maintain high academic, social, moral and civic character
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You will find opportunity.
You will push forward.
You will succeed.
Because that’s what
Aggies Do!
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TITLE IX
Linda Mangum
Division of Human Resources
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
What is Title IX?
•  Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 protects
people from discrimination based on sex in education and
activities that receive federal financial assistance.
§  No Person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal
financial assistance.
•  Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sexual
discrimination in any form; to include any form of sexual harassment and
gender discrimination.
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Sexual Harassment Definition
§  Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature
» Includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical
conduct of a sexual nature.
§  Student to student harassment:
» Creates hostile environment if conduct is sufficiently
serious that it interferes with or limits a student’s
ability to participate in or benefit from the school’s
programs.
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Sexual Violence Definition
§  Sexual violence is a form of sexual
harassment prohibited by Title IX
» Sexual violence refers to physical sexual acts
perpetrated against a person’s will or where a
person is incapable of giving consent due to the
victim’s use of drugs or alcohol
» An individual also may be unable to give consent
due to an intellectual or other disability
» May include rape, sexual assault, sexual battery,
and sexual coercion
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Sexual Assault
§  Alcohol and other substances are used
intentionally by men who commit rape
(alcohol is the “weapon of choice”).
§  55% of men who admitted to committing
rape and 53% of women who experienced
rape were drinking at the time.
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Effective Consent
§  Is informed, freely and actively given, and is based on
rational and reasonable judgment. It requires clear
communication between all persons involved in the sexual
encounter.
§  Consent must be communicated verbally. In whatever way
consent is communicated, it must be mutually
understandable.
§  Consent is mutually understandable when a reasonable
person would consider the words that you and your
partner(s) have expressed demonstrate a desire to do the
same thing, at the same time, in the same way, with one
another.
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Effective Consent
§  The initiators must fully understand what their partner wants and does not
want sexually.
§  Consent to one form of sexual activity does not imply consent to another
form of sexual activity. Each new sexual act requires new consent.
Effective consent has time boundaries.
§  Consent at one time does not imply consent at any other time.
§  The existence of a dating/romantic relationship between the persons
involved or the fact of a previous sexual relationship does not automatically
establish effective consent for future sexual activity.
§  Consent is not the absence of resistance.
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Silence is an inactive behavior
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Reporting
§  The University is committed to creating an environment in
which students who have experienced an incident of any type
of sexual harassment/sexual misconduct are encouraged to
come forward and make a report.
§  Immediate reporting is essential for your protection,
protection of all students, and it helps the university in
maintaining a safe community.
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COMPLAINTS
§  You can file a complaint with the Title IX Coordinator or
University Police Department.
» Website – Current Students Gateway and to file a
complaint, or visit or call the Title IX Coordinator,
Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Dean of Student Office.
§  Complaints will be promptly reviewed and investigated.
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Grievance Process
§  NC A&T has equitable procedures in place to promptly, thoroughly and
fairly address concerns and complaints of harassment or discrimination
while being mindful of the rights and unique needs of all parties and of
due process.
§  Both parties have an opportunity to meet (separately) with all
investigative and conduct administrators to present their perspectives,
provide witnesses or information, and is provided an Advisor to bring to
the investigation and/or hearings, to ask questions and seek clarification.
§  After a review of the information and facts of a complaint, a decision
will be made about whether it is more likely than not that a violation of
code or policy took place and sanctions, if appropriate, will be issued.
Appropriate options for review or appeal will be given to all parties.
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Grievance Process
§  Interim actions can be taken before any decisions on the conduct
are made. An interim action does not identify responsibility.
§  Interim actions are short-term, remedial measures to ensure the
safety of all individuals involved and the fairness of the complaint
process. They can include no contact orders, changes to on-campus
housing, or changes to class or activity schedules and in some cases,
interim suspension.
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CONFIDENTIALITY ISSUES
§  “If the complainant requests confidentiality or asks that the
complaint not be pursued, the school should take all reasonable
steps to investigate and respond to the complaint consistent with
the request for confidentiality or request not to pursue an
investigation.” April 4, 2011 Dear Colleague Letter
§  We will endeavor to maintain confidentiality and privacy to the
extent of the law. When you keep it confidential, it limits the
investigation process.
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Amnesty
§  NCAT encourages reporting of incidents of sexual misconduct.
Sometimes, complainants are hesitant to make reports because
they fear that they may be charged with violations of the
Student Code of Conduct, such as underage drinking at the time
of the incident. To encourage reporting of sexual misconduct
incidents, the university may exercise leniency towards a
complainant with respect to taking action for other violations of
the Student Code of Conduct.
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Retaliation
§  Retaliatory action of any kind will not be tolerated against any
person for making a good faith report of discrimination or
based on that person's participation in any allegation,
investigation or proceeding related to the report of
discriminatory conduct.
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Title IX at North Carolina A&T State University
Title IX Coordinator:
Linda Mangum
Director Employee/Relations/AAO
Division of Human Resources
285-3769
[email protected]
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Marc Williams
Associate Dean of Students/Student Affairs
336-334-7791
[email protected] Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Katreshia Louis-Verrett Associate Athletic Director Compliance,
SWQ Compliance Athletic Director 285-3601
[email protected] Bystander Intervention
“Ending Interpersonal Violence” COUNSELING SERVICES Learning Outcomes •  Counseling Services
•  Defining Gender-Based Violence on College
Campuses
•  Understanding CONSENT
•  Statistics on National Campus Sexual Assaults
•  Tips about being an ACTIVE Bystander
•  Resources
Overview: Counseling Services •  Division within Student Affairs
•  Center is IACS accredited
•  Personal, Academic Skills Training, Career Appraisal, CRC, and Testing
(Psychological and ADHD/LD)
•  Free and Confidential and not part of your academic record
•  All staff are Licensed MH Providers
•  Walk-ins are welcome, same day appointment, M-F, 8 AM – 4:30 PM
•  Individual, Couples, Group, Training/Supervision, Consultation,
Outreach, Grant Writing, and Workshops
Department Of JusAce: Office on Violence Against Women This project was supported by Grant No. 2013-­‐WA-­‐
AX-­‐0003 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of JusKce. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendaKons expressed in this publicaKon/
program/exhibiKon are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of JusKce, Office on Violence Against Women. Group Agreements •  Confidentiality
•  Stay open to new ideas & new information
•  Own your own experience
•  Step up, step back
•  Take care of yourself
•  Respect
Terminology
Victim/Survivor
She/He
Sexual Violence
Sexual contact by force without consent
or when someone is unable to give
consent
You are unable to give consent if you are
intoxicated, a minor, and/or mentally
incapacitated
Adapted from the Rape, Abuse, & Incest NaKonal Network, 2009 Consent
A posiKve agreement between the parKcipants to engage in specific sexual acKvity I want
you to…
If I change
my mind…
We’ll stop.
Are you OK
with this?
Can we…?
Do you like this?
YES!
Let’s talk about
this first…
Some things should never be BLURRY
ASK for CONSENT
EVERY TIME
The Numbers at HBCUs
•  Before entering college –  # of women who experienced sexual assault = 10.1% •  Since entering college –  # of women who experienced sexual assault = 14.2% •  IPV occurs in up to 1/3 of all relaKonships Boyd-­‐Keyes, C. (2015) Statistics
•  College Women –  9 in 10 women knew their offenders •  Classmates – 37% •  Acquaintances – 29% •  Friends – 26% Boyd-­‐Keyes, C. (2015) •  Men –  Approximately 1 in 3 gay men (32.3%) –  1 in 5 bisexual men (21.1%) –  1 in 10 heterosexual men (10.8%) assaulted Walters et al, 2013 Domestic Violence
RelaKonship Violence or InKmate Partner Violence (IPV) The paherned use of coercion and/or control by one partner in an inKmate relaKonship against the other. May occur during or following the terminaKon of the relaKonship 53% of survivors of domesKc violence were abused by a current or former boyfriend or girlfriend Adapted from North Carolina CoaliKon Against DomesKc Violence, 2009 Stalking
A pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, contact, or any
other course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a
reasonable person to feel fear
61% of female victims and 44% of male victims were stalked by a current
or former intimate partner
Adapted from the Stalking Resource Center, National Center for Victims of Crime, 2014
Bystander
Person who is on the scene, witnessing the situaKon, whether directly or indirectly Be an Active Bystander
•  Be on the look out for situaKons that look creepy, aggressive, odd, weird…trust your guts •  Assess the situaKon •  Come up with a plan •  4 D Strategies: Direct, DistracKon, Delegate, and Delay If you see something, SAY or DO something It’s On Us to End Gender Violence
What can YOU do as an AcAve Bystander? Resources
•  *Counseling Services –  336-­‐334-­‐7727 •  Judicial Affairs –  336-­‐334-­‐7791 •  Student Health Center –  336-­‐334-­‐7880 •  University Police –  336-­‐334-­‐7675 •  *Family Service of the Piedmont –  336-­‐273-­‐7273 •  NC CoaliKon Against Sexual Assault –  1-­‐919-­‐871-­‐1015 •  *Cone Wesley Long Hospital –  336-­‐832-­‐1000 •  Rape Hotline, available 24/7 –  336-­‐272-­‐7232 *Confiden5al Resources Counseling Services 109 Murphy Hall 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (M-­‐F) 3336-­‐334-­‐7727-­‐T North Carolina A&T State University Financial Management
Overview
Ø OperaKon HOPE IntroducKon Ø Checking & Savings Accounts Ø BudgeKng – The Simple Math Ø Credit Ø Financial Goals? Operation HOPE Introduction
The mission of OperaKon HOPE, Inc. (HOPE) is silver rights empowerment, making free enterprise work for everyone. We accomplish this through our work on the ground as the nonprofit private banker for the working poor, the underserved and struggling middle class. We achieve our mission by being the best-­‐in-­‐class provider of financial literacy empowerment for youth, financial capability for communiKes, and ulKmately, financial dignity for all. Since its incepKon in 1992, HOPE has served more than 2 million individuals. HOPE has also directed more than $1.5 billion in private capital to America's low-­‐wealth communiKes, maintains a growing army of 20,000 HOPE Corps volunteers, and currently serves more than 300 U.S. ciKes, as well as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates. Refund Checks
What are they? •  A refund check is a check issued to the student ater all school-­‐
related costs have been paid for •  (Financial Aid Award Package)-­‐(TuiKon + Room and Board + Miscellaneous Fees) = Refund Check •  They are to be used to cover extra expenses you might encounter throughout the semester •  Examples: Books, Computer, Printer, etc. •  Before you spend the extra funds make sure that you’re only receiving funds that are a part of your award package. •  Schools can make mistakes and over-­‐award students; they always expect misappropriated funds to be returned to them, even if it was a mistake on their part. •  Refund checks are designed to last your ENTIRE semester. •  Refund checks can also be loan money that must be repaid. Bank Accounts
•  When you receive a refund check, where should you put it? •  Savings Accounts are designed to earn money on the principle amount. These accounts earn interest on the running total deposited into the account. •  Withdrawal Methods: ATM Card, physical withdrawal at bank •  Checking Accounts are similar to savings accounts but typically do not earn interest on the principle amount. •  Withdrawal Methods: Debit Card for everyday transacKons (can be used at an ATM as well), physical withdrawal at bank •  Overdrat/Insufficient Funds Fees •  Phone ApplicaKons (iPhone, Android, Blackberry) •  Help you keep track of funds •  Deposits Credit Cards
•  A credit card establishes a revolving credit agreement between you and the issuer. You are given an account with a credit limit; once you pay back the amount you charge, that money is available to use again up to the credit limit. •  Must be paid back with interest •  Interest is the percentage an insKtuKon will charge you for using their funds •  Should be used for emergencies and/or travel expenses •  Freeze It! Credit Card (Continued)
•  Important Tips to remember: •  Can be used to build credit history •  Pay each month on Kme •  If possible, pay more than the minimum amount due •  Once reported to a naKonwide consumer reporKng agency, a missed payment can stay on your credit report for 7 years! •  Read everything you receive in the mail regarding the card •  SomeKmes interest rates change, which is something you can speak with the insKtuKon about Credit Scores
•  A credit score is a numerical measure of how responsible you are with the credit that has been given to you in the past and present •  The higher, the beher •  Determined by: •  Payment history, amounts you owe, length of credit history, new credit and types of credit •  Credit score raKng example: •  720 -­‐ 850 Excellent •  690 -­‐ 720 Good •  650 -­‐ 690 Fair •  350 -­‐ 650 Poor •  000 -­‐ 349 No Credit Credit Scores (Continued)
•  Check your credit score before you apply for new credit to gauge where you stand. •  Your credit score directly impacts interest rates. You can save thousands of dollars if your score is in good shape before you apply. •  To check your credit score, go to credit checking websites like freecreditscore.com. •  Allows you to check your credit status for free once a year •  Equifax •  Experian •  Transunion •  Be careful with offers for a free credit score from for-­‐profit companies that automaKcally enroll you for a 30-­‐day trial membership of their credit monitoring program or some other product. •  Before you accept their offer, decide whether you will remember to track the trial period. If you don't cancel within 30 days, you will be charged a monthly fee for services you may not need. •  The importance of good credit outside of credit cards: •  Mortgages in the future •  Car Notes •  Employment Budgeting
•  CreaKng a game plan for your funds •  What are your standard payments each month? •  Example: cell phone bill, car note, insurance •  How much money will you put towards food outside of the dorm room? •  How much money will you spend on transportaKon? •  Break each cost down and set a specific amount to be allohed to that category each month or week. •  SKck to your game plan! Sample Budget September
Helpful Tips
•  Keep credit card usage to a minimum – Don’t max out balances •  Protect your private informaKon to avoid idenKty thet •  Save as much as you can – You never know when you will have an emergency •  Look for any opportuniKes to earn free money/
benefits (Scholarships, Grants, ResidenKal Advisor, etc.) •  SKck to your budget! Contact Information:
Omari Pearson OperaKon HOPE, Inc. NaKonal Program Manager Banking on Our Future College EdiKon COGIC Program Manager 901 F Street NW, Suite 501 Washington, DC 20004 [email protected] @OmariPearson | Twiher OLP14 | Instagram Welcome to North Carolina A&T State University
Division of Academic Affairs
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Overview of the Registrar Office
Ø  The primary purpose of the Office of the Registrar is
to maintain accurate, confidential and secure
academic records of all enrolled students, graduates,
and former students of the University.
Ø  Issue official transcripts and enrollment verifications
Ø  Provide effective and efficient registration processes
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Overview of the Registrar Office
(cont.)
Ø  Prepare, publish and distribute class and
examination schedules
Ø  Monitor academic progress of students
Ø  Certify degrees of students who satisfy all
requirements for graduation.
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Important Academic Information to
Know
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act
FERPA is a federal law that affords parents the
right to have access to their children’s education records,
the right to seek to have the records amended, and the
right to have some control over the disclosure of
personally identifiable information from the educational
records.
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FERPA Regulations
Ø  When a student turns 18 years old, or enters a
postsecondary institution at any age, the rights under
FERPA transfer from the parents to the student
(“eligible student”).
Ø  Educational records include but are not limited to
grades, transcripts, class lists, student course
schedules, health records (at the K-12 level), student
financial information (at the postsecondary level), and
student discipline files.
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Student Release Authorization Form
Ø  Student Release Authorization Forms are located on
the Registrar’s web page
Ø  Form must be completed and signed by the student
Ø  Completed forms are submitted to the Registrar’s
office for processing
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Student Release Authorization Form
(cont.)
Ø  Please note that it is the policy of NC A&T not to
release certain aspects of student records (income,
grade point average, grades, and account balance) over
the telephone or via e-mail. Students must visit the
respective offices to obtain this information.
Ø  The Registrar’s Office will not release PIN or Banner
ID information over the phone
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Fostering Undergraduate Student Success
(FUSS)
Ø  Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) – Good Academic
Standing
Ø  Course Adjustment Periods (“Drop/Add”)
Ø  Course Withdrawal
Ø  Grade Exclusion or Replacement (Course Repeats)
Ø  Minimum, Maximum, and Average Course Load
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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Effective Fall 2014 semester, to ensure
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) undergraduate students
must meet all of the following standards:
Ø 
Must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 or
higher at the end of each semester
Ø 
Must Earn 67% of Hours Attempted
Ø 
Must not Exceed 150% of Hours Required for Degree
Completion
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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
(cont.)
Ø  Failure to meet one or more of the Satisfactory
Academic Progress standards will result in the
following:
Ø Loss of financial aid – financial aid suspension
Ø Academic probation after one semester
Ø Academic suspension at the end of the academic year
Ø Students placed on academic suspension are denied permission to
enroll for the next regular fall or spring semester, whichever comes
first. Suspended students may enroll in the summer semester for a
maximum of 7 credit hours per summer semester.
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Course Adjustment Period (Drop/Add)
Ø  During Course Adjustment period, students may drop
or add a course(s) via Aggie Access
Ø  After the 10th day of class (census), a student may
withdraw from any course by submitting a Change of
Schedule form to the Office of the Registrar on or before
the last day to withdraw from an individual course, as
published in the Academic Calendar
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Course Repeats
Ø  During a student’s academic career at the University
a maximum of five (5) courses may be repeated
Ø  No single undergraduate course may be repeated
more than two (2) times to include withdrawals
(W’s), for a maximum of three (3) attempts
Ø  Course repeats are all included on transcripts
Ø  All attempts are calculated for determination of SAP
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Course Withdrawal
Ø  A student may withdraw from any course or courses by
submitting a Change of Schedule form to the Office of
the Registrar on or before the last day to withdraw
from an individual course, as published in the
Academic Calendar.
Ø  Students who withdraw from a course or courses on or
before the last day to withdraw from an individual
course, are assigned a grade of “W.” Failure to attend
class does not constitute a withdrawal from that course
or courses.
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Course Withdrawal (cont.)
Ø  Effective Fall 2014, students are limited to a
maximum of sixteen (16) credit hours over their
academic career.
Ø  Undergraduate students may only have (2)
withdrawals per course.
Ø  Upon a third (3) attempt in a single course, the
student is not permitted to withdraw from the course
and must receive a grade for the course.
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Course Withdrawal (cont.)
Ø  If a student elects to withdraw from a course or
courses, he or she will complete a Change of Schedule
form. A Change of Schedule form is located in the
Office of the Registrar or in your academic
department.
Ø  If a student elects to withdrawal from all courses
enrolled, he or she will complete an Official Student
Withdrawal form. This form is located in the Office
of the Registrar.
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Minimum, Maximum, and Average
Course Load
Ø  12 credit hours is deemed full-time enrollment
Ø  We recommend 15 credit hours; greater than 18
credit hours requires permission
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Plus/Minus Grading
Ø  Beginning Fall 2014, the University will move to plus/minus (+/-)
grading. Below is the value (grade point) assigned to each grade in
computing grade point averages:
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.0
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Plus/Minus Grading
Ø  The grading scale must be included in the syllabus given
to each student
Ø  Courses designated as requiring a C to pass will still need
a C, a C- will not satisfy this requirement
Ø  Dean’s list designation = 3.0 and completing at least 12
hours per semester
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Academic Advising and Registration
Ø  Every semester students are issued a new alternate
Personal Identification Number (PIN) by their
academic advisor
Ø  After advisement, students are able to register for
classes via Aggie Access during the open
registration period.
Ø  BANNER ID and password are required to log into
Aggie Access Online
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Academic Advising and Registration
(cont.)
Ø  Every semester students will have an Aggie Alert hold
on their account. Students must opt in or out to
remove the hold.
Ø  Once students have registered for the fall semester,
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions cannot
change majors. Students will need to complete a
Change of Major form and submit to the Registrar’s
Office before early registration period for the next
semester.
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NCAT E-Mail Account
Ø  All students have been assigned an official NCAT
Gmail account.
Ø  Please check your NCAT email daily.
Ø  Student notifications from the Registrar’s Office are
sent to this email account.
Ø  No emails are sent to your personal email account.
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Important Dates to Remember
§  August 19, 2015
Classes begin
§  Oct. 12-13, 2015
Fall break
§  Oct. 14, 2015
Advisement begins
§  Oct. 16, 2015
Mid-term grades due
§  Oct. 24, 2015
Homecoming
§  Oct. 26, 2105
Last day to withdraw from a course
§  Nov. 2-30, 2015
Registration for Spring/Summer 2016
§  Nov. 4, 2015
Last day to withdraw from the
University
§  Dec. 3, 2015
Last day of classes
§  Dec. 7-11, 2015
Finals
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Contact Information
The Registrar’s Office is located in the Dowdy
Administration Building, first floor
Telephone: (336) 334-7595
Fax: (336) 256-2715
Email: [email protected]
Office hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 8 am – 5 p.m.
and Tuesday 8 am – 5:30 p.m.
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