8.1 Student Rights and Responsibilities

Piedmont University shall annually create and publish, electronically or otherwise, a student handbook. The handbook shall incorporate, either directly or by reference, all appropriate information regarding student life at the university. It shall also contain information necessary to meet state and federal regulatory requirements for informing students of their rights as well as their responsibilities, including but not limited to, privacy of student records, campus security and safety, freedom from discrimination, and tuition refunds. The student handbook shall be published annually by the Student Affairs Division of the university.

The institution shall also publish annually current academic calendars, grading policies, and refund policies. These documents and policies shall be included in both the student handbook and the university catalog, electronically or otherwise, in order to ensure availability to both students and the public.

It is the responsibility of all Faculty and Staff to be familiar with the regulations affecting student life on campus, including but not limited to the responsibilities of Faculty and Staff to respond to student complaints and grievances, to allegations of sexual harassment, assault, or discrimination, and for Greek Life Risk Management.