Withdrawal Policy

If you do not wish to take this course, you must officially withdraw by the deadline stated in the current semester UVU Student Timetable

You can officially withdraw from a course by dropping it through the online registration system or the campus One Stop desk (BA 106) by the listed date. If you officially withdraw from a course by the "Last Day to Drop and Not Show on Transcript," the course will not appear on your academic transcripts. If you officially withdraw from a course by the "Last Day to Withdraw," a "W" will appear on your transcripts. Although your GPA will not be affected — a "W" will indicate that you chose to withdraw. If you fail to complete the course and do not drop it before the "Last Day to Withdraw," a "UW" or "E" (a failing grade) will appear on your transcripts.

Withdrawing from a course may impact your financial aid status. For more information, see: UVU Financial Aid.

Academic Integrity/Student Rights and Responsibility Policy

UVU students are expected to uphold academic integrity in all courses and activities. Plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, and/or falsification of research on projects, papers, or exams will not be tolerated. Any offense will result in, but is not limited to, a failing grade on that assignment and/or course, as well as a formal report to the Department Chair and Student Advising. You are also expected to uphold to the student right and responsibilities code. All students enrolled accept the obligation to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner acceptable for higher learning.
Please read the complete UVU Student Rights and Responsibilities policy.

Disability Policy

Academic accommodations are granted for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with the student and instructor by the Accessibility Services Department. If you need accommodations for this course, please notify the instructor, in writing, with a current signed ADA letter from UVU Accessibility Services.

UVU Accessibility Services
UVU Deaf Services

Netiquette Statement

Netiquette is a set of rules for communicating respectfully online. In order to maintain a positive online environment for our class, students should follow the netiquette guidelines summarized below.

Students are expected to:

• Respect the privacy of other students
• Express differences of opinion in a respectful and rational way
• Maintain an environment of constructive criticism when commenting on the work of other students
• Avoid bringing up irrelevant topics when involved in group discussions or other collaborative activities

Students should not:

• Show disrespect for the instructor or other students in the class
• Send messages or comments that are threatening, harassing, or offensive
• Use inappropriate or offensive language
• Convey a hostile or confrontational tone when communicating or working collaboratively with other students
• Use all UPPERCASE in their messages — this is the equivalent of SHOUTING

UVU Student Success Links

The following links are to assist you in achieving academic success:

Student Support Information

This course's website is hosted by UVU's Office of Teaching and Learning. If you have any difficulty using the course website or its tools, please call the OTL Service Center for immediate support.

The Office of Teaching and Learning Service Center is a one-stop comprehensive support center. A service representative dedicated to your success is available to you as part of your OTL course fee, and can be contacted at:

UVU Parking

Parking at UVU campus requires a permit. For more information about Permits visit. Student Parking Permit Information

For hours/location of Parking Services and Shuttle Services visit: UVU Parking

Office of Teaching and Learning Disclaimer

• UVU online courses are NOT independent study and must be completed within the registered term.
• Refer to your online syllabus and schedule often, as some details may change according to instructional situations. Do not rely on a printout.
• Materials contained in this course may be protected by copyright law, and are not to be distributed, retained, or used beyond the course term.
• UVU OTL strongly recommends that students keep a copy of all written work in the event that an assignment is lost.