ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

Student Responsibility

Students are expected to inform themselves thoroughly about the regulations and the course requirements for degrees and to inquire in case of doubt.

It will not be UTB/TSC responsibility if complications arise because students fail to follow regulations and requirements. Regulations will not be waived nor exceptions to requirements made on a plea of ignorance of the regulation or requirement. Therefore, students should become familiar with all of the information related to their programs contained in the Undergraduate Catalog and Student Guide.

Because procedural changes and changes in regulations and requirements may be made from time to time, students should work directly with their departmental advisor concerning course requirements and options, deficiencies, course sequencing, and special regulations. Requests to waive regulations and/or requirements should be directed in writing to the department chair and the Dean of the School or College, who will notify the student of the decision concerning the request.

All students by registering enter a School or College of UTB/TSC and, except in disciplinary matters, are responsible to the Dean of their School or College. Deans have jurisdiction over students' programs of study and degree requirements.

Student Conduct

Students capable of doing university work are assumed to be aware of generally accepted rules of good conduct. Good conduct is expected at all times. Students are expected to be courteous, tolerant of others, and honest.

Students may be dismissed from the institution for misconduct, for dishonesty, for lack of seriousness of purpose, for unsatisfactory work, or for general undesirability as university students.

On recommendation of the instructor concerned and with the approval of the Dean, students may at any time be dropped from courses for failure to meet the attendance requirements or other good cause. This may result in a "W" or an "F" on the student's permanent record.

For more detailed information on codes of student conduct and discipline, see the Student Guide, which is available at the Student Activities Office.

Student Discipline

By enrolling, students neither lose the right nor escape responsibilities of citizenship. All students are expected to comply with state and federal laws, the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, UTB regulations, TSC regulations, and instructions issued by administrative officials in the course of their duties.

When students violate the prescribed codes of behavior, disciplinary action may be initiated through the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Information about the rules of conduct, due process procedures and disciplinary penalties is published in the University of Texas System Board of Regents' Rules and Regulations at Part One, Chapter VI, Section 3 and HOOP, §§ 6.4.1 and 6.4.2. Copies of these documents are available in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Student disciplinary information is also published in the Student Guide.

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