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To limit behaviors that may cause offense or
moral failure, such as restricting expressions of
physical affection to what is appropriate for
the level of commitment of the relationship
and refraining from social dancing and drink-
ing of alcoholic beverages.
For further explanation of the implications of
these responsibilities, please refer to the Student
Handbook.
The University and the Law
In keeping with scriptural admonitions to bring
ourselves under the authority of government,
members of the university community are expect-
ed to uphold the laws of the local community, the
state of South Carolina and the nation. Any
alleged violations of federal, state or local laws
may be referred to the appropriate law enforce-
ment officials and/or to the appropriate university
or judicial body.
University Practices
In addition to subscribing to biblical expectations,
members of the university community intentional-
ly commit themselves to following the university’s
institutional standards of behavior. This commit-
ment reflects the conviction that these standards
serve the good of the individual, the community
and the institution.
Student Academic Responsibilities
The faculty has the responsibility to educate stu-
dents from a biblical worldview so they are
equipped to impact the nations with the message
of Christ. Students have the responsibility to
embrace, inquire, and refine their knowledge, crit-
ical thinking processes, skills, and talents for
service to God and others. Most importantly, we
expect God to participate in the learning process.
His role is to transform and illumine the minds of
both students and teachers and to empower all
for a life of godliness and service.
Academic responsibilities include, but are not lim-
ited to:
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The responsibility to share with the faculty in
the maintenance of the integrity of scholarship,
grades and academic standards.
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The responsibility to learn the content of a
course of study according to standards of
academic performance established by the uni-
versity and the faculty member for each
course taken.
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The responsibility to promote by words, atti-
tude, and actions a classroom atmosphere
that is conducive to the teaching and learning
process for all concerned and to respect the
standards of conduct established by the uni-
versity and each faculty member.
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The responsibility to attend class and to sub-
mit all class assignments (e.g., examinations,
tests, projects, reports), by scheduled due
dates or accept penalties. If any problem aris-
es regarding coursework or attendance, the
student will be responsible for initiating con-
tact with the instructor.
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The responsibility for meeting degree require-
ments as provided in the university catalog.
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The responsibility to register, add, and/or drop
courses in a timely manner to ensure others
will have an opportunity to take courses. The
student is responsible to follow the university
guidelines if the student desires an Incomplete
or needs to withdraw from the university.
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The responsibility for the financial cost of
attending the university.
Basic Rights of Students
Students enrolled at the university enjoy certain
rights, including, but not limited to:
Access
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The right to access the programs and services
of the university without regard to color, sex,
race, age, disability or national/ethnic origin.
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The right to receive counsel regarding financial
aid sources and implications of student debt
repayment prior to incurring financial obliga-
tion to the institution.
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The right to withdraw without obligation within
a time frame published by the university.
Appeal
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The right to appeal decisions involving judicial
or administrative action.
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The right to appeal decisions involving grades.