Classroom Rules of Conduct

Classroom Rules of Conduct

Classroom rules of conduct

  1. Please turn off cell phones and MP3 players during class.
  1. Basic calculators should be used for calculations. Cell phones will not be allowed during exams.
  1. Academic misconduct in any form is in violation of the University of Connecticut Student Code and will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to: copying or sharing answers on tests, quizzes and assignments, plagiarism, and having someone else do your academic work. Please see the student code at: http://community.uconn.edu/the-student-code-preamble/ for details.
  1. Absence of students due to religious beliefs: Students anticipating such a conflict should inform their instructor in writing within the first three weeks of the semester, and before the anticipated absence, and should take the initiative to work out with the instructor a schedule for making up missed work.
  1. Make-ups policy is with prior consent of instructor only. Exams must be made up by the next scheduled class after the exam.
  1. Assignments that are handed in late will be docked 10% per day that it is late and no longer accepted after 1 week late. Extensions are granted only with prior consent of the instructor

Students with Disabilities:

The Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at UConn provides accommodations and services for qualified students with disabilities. If you have a documented disability for which you wish to request academic accommodations and have not contacted the CSD, please do so as soon as possible. The CSD is located in Wilbur Cross, Room 204 and can be reached at (860) 486-2020 or at . Detailed information regarding the accommodations process is also available on their website at www.csd.uconn.edu.

For more information, contact: Kim McKeown at

Academic Integrity

A fundamental tenet of all educational institutions is academic honesty; academic work depends upon respect for and acknowledgement of the research and ideas of others. Misrepresenting someone else's work as one's own is a serious offense in any academic setting and it will not be condoned. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, providing or receiving assistance in a manner not authorized by the instructor in the creation of work to be submitted for academic evaluation (e.g. papers, projects, and examinations); any attempt to influence improperly (e.g. bribery, threats) any member of the faculty, staff, or administration of the University in any matter pertaining to academics or research; presenting, as one's own, the ideas or words of another for academic evaluation; doing unauthorized academic work for which another person will receive credit or be evaluated; and presenting the same or substantially the same papers or projects in two or more courses without the explicit permission of the instructors involved. A student who knowingly assists another student in committing an act of academic misconduct shall be equally accountable for the violation, and shall be subject to the sanctions and other remedies described in The Student Code, http://community.uconn.edu/the-student-code-appendix-a/.

Final Exams: Rescheduling Policy and Procedure

The scheduling of Final Exams is done by the university, not by your individual Instructor or department. Rescheduling is discouraged and requires special permission. When students are forced to miss a Final Exam due to illness, accident, death in the family, or other unavoidable reasons they must obtain permission in writing from the Office of Student Services & Advocacy. Students should present the Office of Student Services & Advocacy with appropriate documentation to support their request. After receiving permission from the Office of Student Services & Advocacy, students should present it to their instructor, who will discuss with them the exact time and location of the rescheduled final exam. Please, notify your Instructor and start the procedure as early in the semester as possible. Additional information can be found at the Dean of Students Office website on the subject (http://dos.uconn.edu/finals-rescheduling).

The Q Center

In addition to your Instructor's office hours, you can get help with the material in your course at the UConn Q Center. The UConn Q Center provides tutoring for a list of Q courses from a number of departments, including Math 1011Q to Math 1132Q. In addition to free, drop-in tutoring, the Q Center maintains a list of private tutors. For information on hours and locations please check the Q Center website: www.qcenter.uconn.edu

Student Support Services

• Counseling and Mental Health Services www.cmhs.uconn.edu

Phone: 486-4705 (after hours, use 486-3427)

• Career Services www.career.uconn.edu Phone: 486-3013

• Alcohol and Other Drug Services www.aod.uconn.edu Phone: 486-9431

• Office of Student Services & Advocacy www.ossa.uconn.edu Phone: 486-3426

• Center for Students with Disabilities www.csd.uconn.edu

Phone: 486-2020 (voice), 486-2077 (TDD)

Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Inappropriate Romantic Relationships:

The University is committed to maintaining an environment free of discrimination or discriminatory harassment directed toward any person or group within its community – students, employees, or visitors. Academic and professional excellence can flourish only when each member of our community is assured an atmosphere of mutual respect. All members of the University community are responsible for the maintenance of an academic and work environment in which people are free to learn and work without fear of discrimination or discriminatory harassment. In addition, inappropriate Romantic relationships can undermine the University’s mission when those in positions of authority abuse or appear to abuse their authority. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits discrimination and discriminatory harassment, as well as inappropriate Romantic relationships, and such behavior will be met with appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

More information is available at http://policy.uconn.edu/?p=2884.

Sexual Assault Reporting Policy:

To protect the campus community, all non-confidential University employees (including faculty) are required to report assaults they witness or are told about to the Office of Diversity & Equity under the Sexual Assault Response Policy. The University takes all reports with the utmost seriousness. Please be aware that while the information you provide will remain private, it will not be confidential and will be shared with University officials who can help.

More information is available at http://sexualviolence.uconn.edu/.