Policies and Procedures
As members of the 桃瘾社区 community, students are responsible for knowing and complying with the University's policies, practices, and procedures. The University's policies, practices, and procedures may be found in many places, including, among others, the online 桃瘾社区 Student Handbook.
Guiding Principles of Conduct
In order to preserve an atmosphere in which a free exchange of ideas may flourish, and to ensure the dignity and safety of all members of the University community as well as the unimpeded operation of the University (and as required by federal, state and local laws including, without limitation, N.Y. Educ. Law 搂 6430), the University has adopted the Guiding Principles of Conduct.
Haub Law Student Handbook
The Haub Law Student Handbook, effective August 2008, supersedes all previously published rules and regulations, announcements, statements, and publications with which it is inconsistent. The rules and regulations set forth in this Handbook are binding for all students who are presently matriculated at Haub Law, who are on leave of absence, or who are Haub Law students visiting at other law schools. All Haub Law students are expected to have read and understood this Handbook. Any questions concerning the contents of the Handbook should be addressed to the Office of Student Services. Haub Law reserves the right to change its rules and regulations, admissions and graduation requirements, course offerings, tuition, fees, and any other material set forth in its Bulletin or handbooks at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective when posted on official bulletin boards and/or on the school website.
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Haub Law students follow all academic rules and regulations, including the school's Honor Code (PDF). Read more about academic policies (PDF).
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Please familiarize yourself with 桃瘾社区鈥檚 policy on Assembly, Demonstrations, and Civil Discourse Activities.
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桃瘾社区 campus crime statistics are posted on the University website. In addition, the 桃瘾社区 President鈥檚 Advisory Committee on Campus Security will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education. Contact Mr. Brian Anderson, Associate Vice President for Safety and Emergency (914) 923-2818 to request a hardcopy of the University鈥檚 campus crime statistics. .
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桃瘾社区 has a comprehensive Security and Police Coordination Plan for Investigation of Criminal Offenses (PDF).
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桃瘾社区鈥檚 Guiding Principles of Conduct clearly and unequivocally states that "membership in the University community is accompanied by the responsibility to maintain and foster an environment characterized by freedom of expression, inquiry and exchange of ideas and respect for the dignity and uniqueness of each individual." In addition, the University has established standards of behavior to ensure the safety of all members of the University community. The commission of a crime of violence, intimidation, or destruction of property by a member of the 桃瘾社区 community is unacceptable. The commission of such a crime out of bias or prejudice is repugnant and will not be tolerated. Read the entire Hate/Bias Related Crime Policy (PDF).
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桃瘾社区 prohibits the advertising, marketing, and merchandising of credit cards to any person on premises owned or leased by the university and at university sponsored events by any company or person including, without limitation, employees, faculty members, students, visitors, guests, vendors, contractors, clubs, and organizations.
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桃瘾社区 has a strong commitment to a healthy and safe environment for all members of the University community. Any use of alcohol and drugs that is illegal or violates the University's Alcohol and Other Drug Policy will not be tolerated.
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Sexual Assault encompasses two categories of misconduct鈥擭onconsensual Sexual Contact and Nonconsensual Sexual Intercourse.* 桃瘾社区 takes assault of all kinds very seriously. Read more about the university鈥檚 Affirmative Consent Policy.
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Learn more about the University's Sexual Misconduct Policy (PDF).
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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student's education records, establish a student's right to access and review his or her education records, provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate and misleading information that may be contained in those education records, and create a right to file complaints about alleged FERPA violations with the Department of Education.
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New York State Public Health Law requires that all college and university students enrolled for at least six (6) semester hours or the equivalent per semester, or at least four (4) semester hours per quarter, complete and return the Immunization Requirement Form to 桃瘾社区.
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Because of the problems that pets may present to both people and property, any pets brought to campus must be attended and, on a leash, or crated at all times and are not allowed in classrooms, eating areas, lounges, study areas or in any other indoor areas (with the exception of an owner鈥檚 private office), unless they are documented service or therapy animals.
Any pet not leashed or crated must be removed immediately by the owner, or it will be subject to impoundment. Any pet left unattended is subject to impoundment. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals and for any damage to persons, property, or facilities of Haub Law.
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In Compliance with ABA standard 510: Students who have complaints about the law schools compliance with the ABA standards and program of legal education may submit the complaint in the following manner for resolution.
Concerns or complaints about the Law School that are outside the scope of any existing University or Law School procedure may be addressed in accordance with the following procedure: The complaint must be in writing and contain the date, the student鈥檚 name, telephone number and email address, the program in which the student is enrolled, LL.M. or JD and as much detail as possible about the student鈥檚 concerns to the Dean for Students (or the respective designee). Complaints or concerns regarding academic issues must be submitted to the Associate Dean for Academics (or the respective designees) who will, in a timely manner, investigate the complaint, take appropriate action, and notify the student of the resolution of the matter. If the student is not satisfied with the resolution, the student may, within five (5) business days of date of the notification, appeal the resolution in writing to the Dean of the School of Law. All decisions are maintained in the Office of the Dean for Students.
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Beginning a law career is an exciting and challenging experience. If you are a student with a disability, this experience can be especially challenging. Assistance is available to students with disabilities through the Student Accessibility Services to enable them to have equal access to 桃瘾社区's educational programs and facilities.
The same rigorous admission and academic standards apply to students with and without a disability. In order to support the continued success of students with disabilities, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and is committed to providing equal access for students with disabilities to its facilities, programs, and activities. The University's commitment to equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities includes providing reasonable accommodations for the needs of students with disabilities.