Student Handbook

The Student Handbook is a guide to the academic policies, procedures and services of the Seattle University School of Law. It is provided as a resource to answer questions that relate to the many regulations that govern the academic life of students. This handbook also contains a description of the services provided by the law school and the university, as well as a summary of relevant policy statements. We hope you find this handbook useful. It is an attempt to incorporate in one document those policies and procedures that may affect your day-to-day life.

Introduction

Seattle University Mission Statement

Calendar

Quick Reference Guide

Commonly Asked Questions

I. Administration, Staff and Faculty

II. Academic Requirements

• Degree Requirements
• Enrollment Status
• Probation and Academic Dismissal
• Class Attendance
• Joint Degree Programs
• Courses Taken at Other Law Schools
• Bottom Quarter of the Class
• Clinical Courses
• Externship Policies and Procedures
• Independent Study
• Rule 9 Certifications: Admission to Limited Practice
• Leave of Absence/Withdrawals
• Scheduling of Classes and Registration

III. Grades and Examinations

• Grades
• Failing Grades
• Final Examinations

IV. Student Services

• Academic Resource Center
• Access to Justice Institute
• Administrative Offices
• Alumni Credits
• Bookstore Charges
• Campus Card
• Campus Ministry
• Center for Professional Development
• Children in the Classroom
• Class Assignments, Cancellations and Reschedules
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Disabled Students
• Document Delivery Center/Computer Lab
• Emergency Loans
• Financial Aid
• General Problems
• Health Insurance
• Loan Deferments
• Photocopying
• Photo Release
• Print Charges
• Recreational Facilities
• Seattle University Facilities Use
• Side Bar
• Student Health Center
• Student Mail Boxes
• SU Online
• Transcripts
• Tuition and Fees

V. Student Organizations

• Law Review
• The Seattle Journal of Social Justice
• Moot Court
• Dispute Resolution Board
• Student Bar Association

VI. Library

VII. Sullivan Hall

• Building Policy
• Parking Regulations
• Safety
• Emergency Closure Procedures
• Earthquake and Emergencies

VIII. University and Law School Policies

• Drug and Alcohol Policy and Procedures
• Seattle University Non-Discrimination Statement
• Seattle University Policy on Sexual Harassment
• Smoking Policy
• Student Records and Confidentiality

IX. Bar Certifications Information

• General
• Washington State Bar Examination: General Areas of Testing
• Bar Studies Program

X. Seattle University Code of Student Conduct

XI. Seattle University School of Law Academic Integrity Code

 

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