Drop/Add Policy
Adding A Course – A course(s) may be added during the late registration/late add period without special permission, unless the course has reached the established maximum enrollment. To add any class that has reached the enrollment limit requires permission of the instructor and department chair. After the registration/late add period, special permission must be obtained from the instructor, the department chair, the dean and the registrar.
Dropping A Course – A course(s) may be dropped during the first eight calendar weeks of a regular semester. Courses dropped during the first two weeks will not appear on the student’s permanent record. Students who drop a course after the second full week of classes through the eighth calendar week will receive the grade of “W”. (During the Summer Session, or when courses do not conform to established term dates, this schedule is adjusted appropriately to fit the condensed time frames.)
Developmental Studies courses cannot be dropped without written permission
from the
After the eighth week a student may not drop a course, except where verifiable, extenuating circumstances can be demonstrated. Verifiable extenuating circumstances are reasons beyond the control of the student, such as illness or accidental injury. Poor performance in a class is not an extenuating circumstance.
Students seeking permission for late drops must present a petition to the dean of the college or school in which they are majoring as of the beginning of the semester. Students whose majors are undecided must apply to the Office of Undergraduate Student Advisement located in the D. P. Culp University Center. If a late drop is approved, the student will receive a grade of “W” (Withdrawal) or “WF” (Withdrawn-Failing), as assigned by the instructor of the course.
Policy Statement on
Drug-Free Campus
(Abridged)
This policy applies to all East Tennessee State University (ETSU) employees,
including faculty, and students in compliance with the provisions of the
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. 701, East Tennessee State
University. seq.) and the
It is the policy of this university that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, use of alcohol and illicit drugs on the ETSU campus in the workplace (on or off campus), on property owned or controlled by ETSU, or as part of any activity of ETSU is strictly prohibited. All employees and students are subject to applicable federal, state and local laws related to this matter. Additionally, any violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action.
Various federal, state and local statutes make it
unlawful to manufacture, distribute, dispense, deliver, sell or possess with
intent to manufacture, distribute, dispense, deliver or sell, controlled
substances. The penalty imposed depends upon many factors which include the
type and amount of controlled substance involved, the
number of prior offenses, if any, whether death or serious bodily injury
resulted from the use of such substance, and whether any other crimes were
committed in connection with the use of the controlled substance. Possible
maximum penalties for a first-time violation include imprisonment for any
period of time up to a term of life imprisonment; a fine of up to $4,000,000 if
an individual; supervised release; any combination of the above; or all three.
These sanctions are doubled when the offense involves either: 1.) distribution
or possession at or near a school or college campus or, 2.) distribution to
persons under 21 years of age. Repeat offenders may be punished to a greater
extent as provided by statute. Further, a civil penalty of up to $10,000 may be
assessed for simple possession of "personal use amounts" of certain
specified substances under federal law. Under state law, the offense of
possession or casual exchange is punishable of a Class A misdemeanor; if there
is an exchange between a minor and an adult at least two years the minor's
senior, and the adult knew that the person was a minor, the offense is
classified a felony as provided in T.C.A. 39-17-417. (21 U.S.C. 801,
It is unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one (21) to buy, possess, transport unless in the course of his employment), or consume alcoholic beverages, wine, or beer. Such offenses are classified as Class A misdemeanors punishable by imprisonment for not more than 11 months, 29 days, or a fine of not more than $2,500, or both. (T.C.A. 1-3-113, 57-5-301) It is further an offense to provide alcoholic beverages to any person under the age of twenty-one (21), such offense being classified as a Class A misdemeanor (T.C.A. 39-15-404). The offense of public intoxication is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of not more than 30 days or a fine of not more than $50, or both. (T.C.A. 39-17-310)
A. Possible disciplinary sanctions for failure to comply with the terms of this policy may include one or more of the following depending on the severity of the offense:
There are many health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol including organ damage; impairment of brain activity, digestion, and blood circulation; impairment of physiological processes and mental functioning; and physical and psychological dependence. Such use during pregnancy may cause spontaneous abortion, various birth defects or fetal alcohol syndrome. Additionally, the illicit use of drugs increases the risk of contracting hepatitis, AIDS and other infections. If used excessively, the use of alcohol or drugs singularly or in certain combinations may cause death.
The university and local community provide a variety of educational programs
and services to respond to the problems associated with alcohol and drug abuse.
The Substance Abuse Educational Program (SAEP) at
Below is a list of campus and community agencies which also provide referral, information, and/or counseling to students and/or employees:
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439-4841 |
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ETSU Department of Public Safety |
439-4480 |
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ETSU Employee Assistance program |
439-5825 |
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State of |
1-800-237-8574 |
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Alcoholics Anonymous |
928-0871 |
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Comprehensive Community Services |
928-6581 |
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Al-Anon |
928-0871 |
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North Side Hospital |
854-5620 |
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928-7111 |
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Watauga Area Mental |
232-4300 |
ETSU contracts the publication of a directory which shows student names, addresses (e-mail, mailing, and campus box), major, and phone number. In addition, ETSU may release other "directory information." Other "directory information" is defined as: dates of attendance, classification, previous institution(s) attended, awards, honors (includes Dean's list), degrees conferred (including dates), and sports participation information.
If students prefer not to have these items released, they may fill out a form to prevent disclosure of this data. This form is available at the Office of the Registrar and must be submitted no later than the last day to add a course for the Fall term. A new form for nondisclosure must be completed each academic year. A form submitted the last term a student enrolls will remain in effect until the student re-enrolls.
Policy Ensuring Due Process for Students Terminated from University Employment
Part-time university employment provides students with an opportunity to earn extra income while learning about personal responsibility and professionalism in the work place. Consistent with this educational objective, and the university's commitment to treat people with dignity and respect, students who are employed by ETSU on the Federal Work Study program, Academic Performance Scholarship Program or the Regular Student Work Study Program and are terminated for cause have the right to appeal the decision to the next higher level of authority in the administrative hierarchy.
If the student appeals the decision the following procedures will be observed: