designated times before final exams. 36. There should be no hairstyling at any time in the lobby or hallways of the dormitories. 37. No sexual activity is allowed in residence halls. 38. Students with a felony conviction are not permitted to be campus housing residents.
Academic Guidelines for Dormitory Students
Students living in the dormitory at Copiah-Lincoln Community College must maintain a minimum of 12 hours (including at least six on-ground hours) to remain eligible to live in the dormitory. Any student who is enrolled at CopiahLincoln must maintain a 2.00 GPA or better to be eligible for campus housing. All dormitory students who are in non-compliance with these GPA standards at mid-term will be sent a written warning of their dormitory status. Notification of non-compliance of these regulations will be made by the Director of Housing. If students at the end of the semester are in non-compliance, they will lose campus housing privileges. Any person may appeal dismissal from campus housing by doing so in writing to the Director of Housing Any appeal by students not meeting these requirements will be directed to the dormitory appeal committee which consists of the Director of Housing, the student’s dormitory host or hostess, and the Dean of Student Services. This policy is endorsed by the Student Government Association. Honors Dormitories Honors dormitories are Bates Hall, Ellis Apartments, and the ground and first floor of Lula Stevens Hall. To be eligible for honors housing, students must have a 20 or above ACT score or be a sophomore with a 3.0 or better grade point average. Students must maintain a minimum of 12 semester hours (including at least six on-ground hours) and maintain a 3.0 or better grade point average. Returning sophomore students will be given priority in honors dormitories only during the specified times at the end of the spring semester. Missing Person The following procedures have been established for Missing Persons in compliance with Title IV regulations. All missing person reports will be referred to Campus Police. Campus Police will then: 1. Complete a detailed report. 2. Investigate to determine if the missing person has been missing for 24 hours or more. 3. Begin emergency contact procedures in accordance with the student’s designation. Each resident student upon arrival will complete an Emergency/Missing Person Information form. This form includes parent and/or guardian names, emergency contacts and confidential contacts. If a missing person is under age 18, the parents or guardians will be notified. 76
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