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192 COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2016-2017 STUDENT LIFE
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The responsibility to attend class and to submit all class assignments (e.g. examinations, tests, projects, reports), by
scheduled due dates or accept the penalties. If any problem arises regarding coursework or attendance, the student will
be responsible for initiating contact with the instructor.
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The responsibility for meeting degree requirements 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 he/she 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 obligation 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
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The right to seek exceptions to program requirements or academic policies by petition
Information
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The right to inspect and review educational records, except where a student has waived such rights or where access is
prohibited by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
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The right to receive a syllabus for each course that states the goals of the course, the requirements that must be met,
the system of grading, and the attendance policy
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The right to full disclosure of all expenses per semester prior to becoming financially obligated to the institution
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The right of access to campus crime statistics
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The right to data on advancement, retention, and graduation ratios
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The right to own intellectual property created in fulfillment of coursework unless specified otherwise in writing (All revenue
generated or compensation awarded through such intellectual property belongs to the owner)
Privacy
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The right to prevent disclosure of directory information or educational records to a third party
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The right to seek amendment of educational records
Voice
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The right to be heard with regard to the formulation and improvement of educational programs, policies, and services
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The right to organize, to assemble, and to express opinions subject to established procedures
Judicial
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The right to know, in person when possible, the charges made against him/her in any disciplinary procedure
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The right to expect that two or more witnesses and/or corroborating evidence support any accusation
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The right to an appeal process if a student disagrees with disciplinary measures assigned by a representative of the
university
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The right to request that a neutral party be present as an advocate at appeal meetings (This person must be a member
of the university’s Student Senate and is present only to assist the student in presenting his/her case or testimony, not to
serve in a role defending the student’s actions)
Complaints
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The right to bring formal complaints against the university through the Student Appeal and Grievance Policy
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The right to file a formal complaint of discrimination on the basis of disability with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in the
U.S. Department of Education
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The right to notify the State Postsecondary Review Entity (SPRE) of complaints related to the university’s management
of the Title IV programs, misleading or inappropriate advertising and promotion of the university’s educational programs,
or other complaints about the institution
Policies and procedures governing the above responsibilities and rights appear in various university publications. Revisions
may be made to such policies and procedures and shall become effective following dissemination or update.