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San Diego State University grants credit for passing scores on The College Board Advanced Placement Examinations, on certain tests in the College-Level Examination Program, and on Higher Level subjects in the International Baccalaureate program. It also grants credit for locally administered "credit by examination" tests. A total of 30 units will be allowed for credit earned through examination (excluding Advanced Placement). The details in each case are provided below.
San Diego State University grants credit toward its undergraduate degrees for successful completion of examinations of the Advanced Placement Program of The College Board. Students who present scores of three or better may be granted college credit.
High school students who intend to participate in this program should make the necessary arrangements with their high schools and should indicate at the time they take the Advanced Placement Examinations that their test scores be sent to San Diego State University. To obtain credit and advanced placement, you should contact the Office of Admissions and Records.
The Advanced Placement Credit table on the following page indicates the units granted for the score attained and the course equivalents for each of the examinations offered.
The University grants credit (see table below) on four of the five CLEP General Examinations (Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences) and on four of the CLEP Subject Examinations (Calculus with Elementary Functions, College Algebra and Trigonometry, General Chemistry, and Statistics)
San Diego State University normally grants six units of credit for each International Baccalaureate Higher Level subject examination passed with a score of 4 or better. To receive credit, you must request that your International Baccalaureate transcript of grades be sent to San Diego State University's Office of Admissions and Records.
Students may challenge courses by taking examinations developed at San Diego State University. Up to 30 units will be awarded to those who pass the examinations successfully, and the grade(s) earned, including 'F" will be used in San Diego State University grade point calculations. At the discretion of the department a grade of Cr/NC may be awarded instead of a letter grade; a maximum of 15 total Cr units may be applied toward an undergraduate degree.
If you are interested in applying for credit-by-examination you need to check with the appropriate department(s) since each department has the option of excluding any or all of its courses from credit by examination or of setting special conditions on the student requesting this option. Approval to receive undergraduate credit-by-examination is granted at the discretion of the appropriate college authorities and under the following conditions:
San Diego State University grants undergraduate degree credit for successful completion of noncollegiate instruction, either military or civilian, appropriate to the baccalaureate, that has been recommended by the Commission on Educational Credit and Credentials of the American Council on Education. The number of units allowed are those recommended in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Services and the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs.
Credit will be considered to be elective units in most cases. Petitions for acceptance of credits toward specific requirements are available in the Office of Admissions and Records. Applicability to specifir degree requirements (General Education, Major, Minor. etc.) is subject to approval of the appropriate campus authority.
The University is guided by the recommendations of the American Council on Education in granting undergraduate credit toward the bachelor's degree for military service. Postgraduate credit is not granted.
To obtain credit for military service, you must be fully matriculated, be enrolled at the University, and submit Form DD-214 or DD-295.
A matriculated student is one who has complied with all requirements for admission to the university and has received an official Notice of Admission. All students taking courses in any regular semester must be matriculated students. Only in summer sessions, winter sessions, or extension courses may a student who has not matriculated be enrolled in classes.
Each student who enrolls in one or more summer session classes shall be classified as a summer session student. Each student who enrolls in one or more extension classes shall for his extension class work be classified as an extension class student. Such students need not be matriculated students as a prerequisite for enrollment in classes.
You may obtain an official transcript of your record by filing a transcript request form at the Cashiers Office. A fee is charged for all transcripts and must be paid in advance. Seven to ten days should be allowed for the processing and mailing of the transcript. Transcripts from other schools or colleges become the property of this university and will not be released or copied.
You may obtain an unofficial copy of your SDSU transcript by paying the unofficial transcript fee at the Office of Admissions and Records. These transcripts are usually available on an immediate basis. These records do not bear the seal of the University and are not suitable for transfer purposes. Unofficial copies will be made ONLY of the SDSU transcript.
Full-time student status for undergraduates at SDSU is 12 units per semester. Full-time enrollment for a graduate student is nine units of coursework numbered 500 through 999. You can obtain verification of your enrollment from the Office of Admissions and Records by any of the following methods: (1) in person with proper photo identification in Room 1563 of the Student Services building; (2) by mailing the request with your authorization and signature, and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Office of Admissions and Records, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA. 92182-7455.
Students must satisfy course prerequisites (or their equivalent) prior to beginning the course requiring the prerequisite. Faculty have the authority to enforce prerequisites listed in the catalog, to evaluate equivalent preparation, and to require proof that such prerequisites/preparation have been completed. Faculty may, during the first week of classes, request students without the prerequisites or equivalent preparation to take formal action to drop the course. Failure to comply will result in a failing grade.
San Diego State University provides for change of program beginning the first day of classes every term, Change of program includes: dropping a class, adding a class, adding or reducing units of a class for which the student is already registered, changing a section of the same class, or changing grading options. Change of program is done on RegLine, the SDSU touchtone registration system, until the deadline for each activity. For example, students drop classes by calling RegLine through the tenth day of instruction.
You are responsible for every course in which you are registered. If vou do not attend the first class meeting of the semester and you are not present at the start of the second meeting, the professor may give your place to another student. If this occurs, you have forfeited your place and the instructor has the right to request that you take formal drop action; you must take this action personally, it is not automatic, and does not happen simply because you do not attend class. If you do not drop the class, you will receive a failing grade.
Dropping a class after the end of the tenth day of instruction and prior to the last three weeks of instruction is permissible only for serious and compelling reasons. Permission to drop a class during this period is granted only with the signature of the instructor, who indicates your grade status in the class, and the approval of the dean or designee of the college in which the class is located, and approvals are made in writing on prescribed forms. After the fourth week of classes, the grade of "W" will appear on your permanent record for courses on which an official drop has been approved.
Students are not permitted to drop a class during the final three weeks of instruction, except in cases such as accident or serious illness where the cause of dropping the class is due to circumstances clearly beyond the student's control and the assignment of an Incomplete is not practicable. All such requests must be accompanied by appropriate verification. Ordinarily, withdrawals in this category will involve total withdrawal from the University, except that credit, or an Incomplete, may be assigned for courses in which sufficient work has been completed to permit an evaluation to be made. Requests to withdraw under such circumstances must be approved by the dean (or designee) of the college of the student's major.
Based on your application for admission, you are admitted to a major or designated as an undeclared major. If, after registration, you wish to change your major, you should check with the department of your intended major for requirements and filing periods.
Change of Major forms are available at the Office of Admissions and Records, and required approval of the change by the new major department. After approval, return the form to Admissions and Records. You will be required to meet the major and minor requirements stated in the General Catalog that are in effect when you submit your change or declaration.
If you are a veterans using veteran benefits, you must obtain appropriate approval from the Veterans Administration for necessary changes in letters of eligibility.
Under certain circumstances the campus may disregard up to two semesters or three quarters of previous undergraduate coursework taken at any college from all considerations associated with requirements for the baccalaureate degree. These circumstances are:
Final determination that one or more terms shall be disregarded in determination of eligibility for graduation shall be based upon a careful review of evidence by a committee appointed by the President which shall include the Vice President for Academic Affairs and consist of at least three members. Such final determination shall be made only when:
When such action is taken. your permanent academic record shall be annotated so that it is readily evident to all users of the record that no work taken during the disregarded term(s), even if satisfactory, may apply toward baccalaureate requirements. However, all work must remain legible on the record ensuring a true and complete academic history.
The procedure for filing Petition for Academic Renewal is as follows:
Students who wish to withdraw from the University must initiate action formally through the Office of Admissions and Records. Failure to withdraw will result in a failing grade in all courses. A student who has not paid fees and is not enrolled in at least one class (other than for audit) at the end of the fourth week of instruction (census date) is no longer considered a continuing student and may be required to apply for readmission. Refunds are obtainable only for the first 11 class days after the start of classes. In order to receive a refund, you must file an official withdrawal form and refund request at the Office of Admissions and Records within the first 11 class days of the term.
A course will not appear on the permanent record if withdrawal occurs before the end of the fourth week of classes. After the fourth week, a grade of "W" will appear for courses on which an official drop has been approved. During the final three weeks of instruction, withdrawals are not permitted except in cases where the cause of withdrawal is due to circumstances clearly beyond your control. Credit or an incomplete may be assigned for courses in which sufficient work has been completed to permit an evaluation to be made. Refer to the Class Schedule for appropriate dates for the deadlines indicated above.
After the last day of the semester, if you wish to change assigned grades to "W" grades you must request to withdraw from the full semester's work; no requests for individual classes will be accepted. Such requests may be granted only in verified cases such as accident or serious illness where the cause for substandard performance was due to circumstances clearly beyond your control.
If you withdraw unofficially from class or from the University you will receive failing grades in all courses that you stop attending. An unofficial withdrawal is one in which you stop attending classes without filing official withdrawal forms within the established deadlines.
Veterans unofficially withdrawing will have veteran's allowances immediately suspended and will be subject to full repayment of allowances received after date of unofficial withdrawal.
One-Semester Stop Out. With certain exceptions, matriculated undergraduate and graduate students may stop out of San Diego State University one semester in a calendar year and maintain their continuing student status. Continuing status includes the maintenance of catalog requirements for graduation. Disqualified students, students absent for more than one semester without an approved leave of absence, and those who attend another institution for more than one semester must apply for readmission should they wish to return to San Diego State University. Students who are disqualified or are subject to disqualification are not eligible for a one-semester stop out.
Educational Leave of Absence. Students are permitted to take up to four semesters of approved leave of absence. An educational leave of absence is appropriate in those cases where students will be engaged for the majority of the leave time in an activity, other than attending an accredited college or university, that is directly related to their formal academic careers or otherwise contributes to specific academic goals. Students must apply for the particular semester they wish to be absent from school. If they wish to take leave for additional semesters, they must do so on a semester- by-sem ester basis. Students may take a leave of absence or cancel it by calling the Admissions and Records Touchtone Information System at (619) 594-7800.
The Class Schedule and Student Information Handbook contains specific deadlines. For students participating in the CSU visitors' program, units completed at the visitor campus will be considered resident units; they will not, however, be calculated into the San Diego State University grade point average.
Approval for educational leaves of absence will be granted only to undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of one semester at San Diego State University, who are in good academic standing, and who are eligible to register. Leaves will not be granted to students on probation, students who are subject to disqualification or have been disqualified, students who qualify for a change from undergraduate to graduate status, or students who have a registration hold.
If you leave the University for more than one semester you must file an application for readmission before the stated closing deadline with a $55 application fee. If you are enrolled at another institution subsequent to the last attendance at San Diego State University, an official transcript showing work completed must be sent by the transfer institution, directly to the Office of Admissions and Records before readmission can be completed.
Readmitted students may retain rights to graduation requirements in effect when leaving San Diego State University if the following conditions are met:
In order to retain catalog rights for major requirements, you must maintain the same major at any institution attended during absence from San Diego State University.
An evaluation is a summary of college work completed and of requirements to be completed for a bachelor's degree. To be eligible for an evaluation, a student must be currently enrolled, have completed at least 56 units of acceptable college work, and have a declared major. An evaluation will not be done until official copies of alltransfer credit are on file in the Office of Admissions and Records. Only one evaluation will be done for each major.
A student who has earned 56 semester units or more and has not received an evaluation should request an official evaluation, To request an evaluation call (619) 594-7800. The evaluation is made on the regulations in effect at the time the student declares the major, provided continuous enrollment has been maintained, except as otherwise provided in the Calitomia Code of Regulations, Chapter 5, Section 40401, Election of Regulations. (Further information is given in the section of this catalog on Graduation Requirements.)
A unit or credit hour represents 50 minutes of lecture or recitation combined with two hours of preparation per week throughout one semester of 16 weeks. Two hours of activity (as in physical education) or three hours of laboratory (as in the sciences) are considered equivalent to one hour of lecture.
During initial RegLine registration, students can enroll in a maximum of 16 units. During the last 3 days of RegLine and during the adddrop process, this limit is changed to 18 units. You are strongly advised to consider all aspects of your situation before adding additional courses. If you work or have family obligations that will limit the time you can devote to your studies, you are strongly urged to reduce the number of units you attempt each semester.
You should expect to spend a total of three hours per week, in class and study time, for each unit of college work attempted. A normal 16unit load, therefore, represents a 48-hour week. You should also keep in mind that some courses require more than the average amount of time, and that your workload in all courses will vary throughout the semester as examinations and major papers or projects come due.
Graduation with honors is granted to undergraduate students who achieve high grade point averages, Excellence is recognized at three levels: cum laude (3.50-3.64), magna cum laude (3.65-3,79), and summa cum laude (3.80-4.00).
For determination of eligibility, two grade point averages are computed; both must satisfy the minimum grade point average for appropriate honors designation. They are the GPA calculated on all units taken at this institution (a minimum of 24 graded units), and the overall (cumulative) grade point average (including both SDSU and transfer units).
Grades for the final semester's work are included in calculation of eligibility for graduation with honors. Students are tentatively designated as eligible for graduation with honors if both grade point averages meet required standards at the beginning of the fall semester for midyear graduates and at the end of the fall semester for May and summer session graduates. Notation of cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude on transcripts and diplomas is based on achievement when all courses for graduation are completed.
Upon recommendation of their major department, students doing superior work in their major field may be graduated with distinction in that field. To quality for Distinction in the Major, a student must have a minimum 3.50 grade point average in the major (upper division courses) by the beginning of the fall semester for midyear graduates and by the end of the fall semester for May and summer session graduates. Departments may set a higher GPA or additional criteria.
To be considered for computation of the major grade point average, grades for removal of Incomplete and all other grade changes must be received in the Office of Admissions and Records no later than the end of the fifth week of the semester in which the student plans to graduate. All changes for summer session graduates must be received by the end of the fifth week of the spring semester prior to graduation.
The Dean's List recognizes academic achievement within a single semester.
Students must place within the top 10 percent of the college in which they are majoring and have a grade point average of at least 3.50 based on a minimum of 12 units of credit for courses in which letter grades were assigned. The computation of grade points will be made six weeks after the end of the semester to include students who complete Incomplete grades promptly.
Students will be recognized by the dean of their respective college; undeclared and liberal studies majors will be listed by the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
The purpose of probation is to warn students that their academic performance is below the state minimum required for graduation and to indicate that improvement is required before a degree can be granted.
An undergraduate student whose grade point average falls below a C average (2.0) for either all baccalaureate level college work attempted or all work attempted at San Diego State University will be placed on academic probation at the end of the semester.
Provided a student earns a C average (2.0) or better in San Diego State University work during the semester while on academic probation, academic probation may be continued up to a maximum of three semesters.
Academic probation will be lifted when the student has attained a C (2.0) average or better on all baccalaureate level college work attempted and on all work attempted at San Diego State University.
Summer Session, Winter Session, and Open University courses are included in the SDSU grade point average; Extension courses are calculated only in the overall grade point average.
Grade point average is computed by dividing the number of grade points accumulated by the number of graded units attempted (see chart under "Plus/Minus Grading" for number of grade points assigned per unit in each grade category.)
Students will not be disqualified at the end of their first semester of coursework at San Diego State University. After the first semester, students will be disqualified at the end of the fall or spring semesters if the following conditions exist:
Disqualified students will not be reinstated earlier than the third semester after disqualification. Students may be considered for reinstatement only after filing an official application for readmission/reinstatement with a $55 application fee by the published deadlines (November for fall semester and August for spring semester). Under exceptional circumstances the Director of Disabled Student Services or an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs may initiate a petition on behalf of a student for reinstatement before the third semester. Such petitions will be reviewed in the same manner as other reinstatement petitions.
Reinstatement is notautomatic. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis by the college of the applicant's proposed major. Criteria for the adjudication of an application include either or both of the following: removal of the conditions which caused the initial poor academic performance; evidence of baccalaureate coursework which is applicable to the student's degree program at SDSU and completed at a level that clearly indicates progress to degree completion. Because criteria for reinstatement vary, disqualified students should immediately contact the Assistant Dean of the college of their proposed major to find out what criteria will be used to determine their eligibility for reinstatement
Students accepted for reinstatement will reenter on academic probation. Those readmitted after a break in continuous enrollment will be subject to the catalog requirements in effect at the time they resume study at SDSU or a California community college and remain in continuous attendance (see "Election of Regulations for Graduation" under "Graduation Requirements"). They are not guaranteed reentry into their previously declared majors.
Normally, students who have been disqualified twice from SDSU will not be considered for reinstatement.
An undergraduate or graduate student may be placed on administrative academic probation by action of appropriate campus officials for any of the following reasons:
A student who has been placed on administrative academic probation may be disqualified from further attendance if:
In order to remain eligible for intercollegiate competition, a student-athlete must be enrolled in an academic program leading to a recognized degree, must be making satisfactory progress toward that degree under the rules of the institution and the NCAA. and must achieve at least the minimum cumulative GPA standards found in the WAC Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average Requirement Table.
Inappropriate conduct by students or by applicants for admission is subject to discipline on the San Diego State University campus. The Office of Judicial Procedures coordinates the discipline process and establishes standards and procedures in accordance with regulations contained in Sections 41301 through 41304 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations. These sections are as follows:
41301. Expulsion, Suspension and Probation of Students.
Following procedures consonant with due process established pursuant to Section 41304, any student of a campus may be expelled, suspended, placed on probation or given a lesser sanction for one or more of the following causes which must be campus related:
| 41302. | Disposition of Fees: |
| Campus Emergency; Interim Suspension. |
The President of the campus may place on probation, suspend, or expel a student for one or more of the causes enumerated in Section 41301. No fees or tuition paid by or for such student for the semester, quarter, or summer session in which he or she is suspended or expelled shall be refunded. If the student is readmitted before the close of the semester, quarter, or summer session in which he or she is suspended, no additional tuition or fees shall be required of the student on account of the suspension.
During periods of campus emergency, as determined by the President of the individual campus, the President may, after consultation with the Chancellor, place into immediate effect any emergency regulations, procedures, and other measures deemed necessary or appropriate to meet the emergency, safeguard persons and property, and maintain educational activities.
The President may immediately impose an interim suspension in all cases in which there is reasonable cause to believe that such an immediate suspension is required in order to protect lives or property and to ensure the maintenance of order, A student so placed on interim suspension shall be given prompt notice of charges and the opportunity for a hearing within 10 days of the imposition of interim suspension. During the period of interim suspension, the student shall not. without prior written permission of the President or designated representative, enter any campus of The California State University other than to attend the hearing. Violation of any condition of interim suspension shall be grounds for expulsion.
| 41303. | Conduct by Applicants for Admission. |
Notwithstanding any provision in this Chapter 1 to the contrary, admission or readmission may be qualified or denied to any person who, while not enrolled as a student, commits acts which, were he enrolled as a student, would be the basis for disciplinary proceedings pursuant to Sections 41301 or 41302. Admission or readmission may be qualified or denied to any person who, while a student commits acts which are subject to disciplinary action pursuant to Section 41301 or Section 41302. Qualified admission or denial of admission in such cases shall be determined under procedures adopted pursuant to Section 41304.
| 41304. | Student Disciplinary Procedures for The California State University. |
The Chancellor shall prescribe, and may from time to time revise, a code of student disciplinary procedures for The California State University. Subject to other applicable law, this code shall provide for determinations of fact and sanctions to be applied for conduct which is a ground of discipline under Sections 41301 or 41302, and for qualified admission or denial of admission under Section 41303; the authority of the campus President in such matters; conduct related determinations on financial aid eligibility and termination; alternative kinds of proceedings, including proceedings conducted by a Hearing Officer; time limitations; notice; conduct of hearings, including provisions governing evidence, a record, and review, and such other related matters as may be appropriate. The Chancellor shall report to the Board actions taken under this section.
If a student believes that a professor's treatment is grossiy unfair or that a professor's behavior is clearly unprofessional, the student may bring the complaint to the proper University authorities and official reviewing bodies by following the Procedures for Handling Student Grievances Against Members of the Faculty, adopted by the Faculty Senate. A copy of the procedures may be obtained from the Ombudsman's Office in the Student Services building.
Plagiarism is formal work publicly misrepresented as original; it is any activity wherein one person knowingly, directly, and for lucre, status, recognition, or any public gain resorts to the published or unpublished work of another in order to represent it as one's own. Work shall be deemed plagiarism: (1) when prior work of another has been demonstrated as the accessible source; (2) when substantial or material parts of the source have been literally or evasively appropriated (substance denoting quantity; matter denoting qualitative format or style); and (3) when the work lacks sufficient or unequivocal citation so as to indicate or imply that the work was neither a copy nor an imitation. This definition comprises oral, written, and crafted pieces. In short, if one purports to present an original piece but copies ideas word for word or by paraphrase, those ideas should be duly noted.
Lindley, Alexander. Plagiarism and Originality, 1952.
San Diego State University is a publicly assisted institution legislatively empowered to certify competence and accomplishment in general and discrete categories of knowledge. The President and faculty of this University are therefore obligated not only to society at large but to the citizenry of the State of California to guarantee honest and substantive knowledge in those to whom they assign grades and whom they recommend for degrees. Wittingly or willfully to ignore or to allow students' ascription of others' work to themselves is to condone dishonesty, to deny the purpose of formal education, and to fail the public trust.
The objective of university endeavor is to advance humanity by increasing and refining knowledge and is, therefore, ill served by students who indulge in plagiarism. Accordingly, one who is suspected or accused of disregarding, concealing, aiding, or committing plagiarism must, because of the gravity of the offense, be assured of thorough, impartial, and conclusive investigation of any accusation. Likewise, one must be liable to an appropriate penalty, even severance from the University and in some cases revocation of an advanced degree, should the demonstrated plagiarism clearly call into question one's general competence or accomplishments.
To become dependent upon chemicals such as alcohol and/or illicit drugs is to put your health and life at risk. Chemical dependency is a condition in which the use of mood altering substances, such as drugs or alcohol, affect any area of life on a continuing basis.
Keeping yourself informed is an important step in developing a healthy lifestyle and in knowing how to cope with problems as they arise. SDSU provides useful and informative prevention education programs throughout the year. A variety of departments sponsor workshops and lectures on alcohol and drug related issues to support and encourage healthy, productive lifestyles. These programs are available through: Counseling & Psychological Services, (619) 594-5220; Housing & Residential Life Office, (619) 594-5742; Student to Student, (619) 594-5803; Center on Substance Abuse, (619) 594-5472; Athletic Department, (619) 594-5164; Student Health Services, (619) 594-4133; Public Safety Department, (619) 594-1987.
For students with substance abuse problems or concerns, assistance is available at SDSU's Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS) located in the Student Services Building, Room 2109. Students who prefer an appointment with a health care provider (e.g. nurse or physician), may contact Student Health Services. If you are aware of problems with friends, roommates, or family members, we encourage you to act responsibly by consulting with Counseling & Psychological Services. Remaining silent or waiting until a situation has escalated is not responsible behavior. SDSU supports the notion of students helping one another to cooperatively solve alcohol and substance abuse problems as they occur.
One does not, however, have to be addicted or chemically dependent to suffer health risks from the use of illicit drugs or alcohol. These substances can diminish clarity of thinking, physical coordination, mental alertness, and control over impulsive behavior, and can cause short and long term health consequences.
Alcohol related illness now represents the third leading cause of death in the United States. Medical research has established very strong evidence that alcohol abuse contributes significantly to cancer and heart disease. There is clear evidence of serious negative effects on babies due to use of illicit drugs and alcohol by the mother during pregnancy.
Campus standards of conduct prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs and alcohol by students on University property or as any part of the University's activities. To enforce SDSU's commitment to these principles, the University will exercise the full measure of its disciplinary powers and cooperate completely with governmental authorities in criminal and civil actions. The University does not accept alcohol or substance abuse as an excuse, reason, or rationale for any act of abuse, harassment, intimidation, violence, or vandalism.
Possession or consumption of distilled liquor on University property is prohibited at all times. Possession, consumption, or sale of beer or wine is permitted at designated campus locations and events only with prior approval of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
On campus property, the sale, distribution, knowing possession, and use of dangerous drugs or narcotics are prohibited. You are also forbidden by State and Federal laws to sell, distribute, possess, or use those drugs.
As a student at SDSU, you are responsible for your behavior and are fully accountable for your actions. Violation of this policy statement will not go unchallenged within the SDSU community. Any University student may be expelled, suspended, or placed on probation for violating University regulations regarding alcohol or drugs. Additionally, using alcohol or drugs negatively affects your academic performance.
Students who possess, use. or distribute substances such as marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines, or other hallucinogens and narcotics, or who violate statutes regarding alcoholic beverages, are subject to arrest, imprisonment, or a fine according to State law. The SDSU Department of Public Safety is empowered to enforce all State and Federal laws, including public drunkenness, driving under the influence, and possession of alcohol by a minor.
The University's commitment to exercising disciplinary powers in cases of illegal alcohol and drug abuse complements its full measure of support for students who seek help for themselves or their acquaintances. These two approaches, combined with an active prevention education program, provide a strong basis for maintaining University expectations for a safe, healthy, and productive campus community. We hope that you will take advantage of the programs and services available to you, and that you will join with us in creating a viable learning community.
This policy implements CSU Executive Order 599, in accordance with Education Code 89031.
Smoking is prohibited in all San Diego State University buildings or leased spaces and motor pool vehicles.
Smoking is prohibited in those outdoor areas which are either connected to or in close proximity of SDSU buildings or leased space if the smoke can readily enter the building through open doors, windows, or ventilation system intakes.
Smoking is prohibited in outdoor areas immediately adjacent to SDSU owned or leased food establishments unless designated as a smoking area, consistent with the overall goals of this policy; smoking is prohibited in outdoor SDSU owned or leased constructed seating areas where people are likely to congregate, unless designated as a smoking area.
The success of this policy depends upon the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of everyone. Deans, Directors, and Department Chairs are responsible for implementing this policy. The Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs and the Director of Personnel Services are available to assist in the policy interpretation and to ensure its consistent application.
To aid persons desiring to stop smoking, the University offers smoking cessation programs for students through Student Health Services and for faculty and staff through Personnel Services.
The SDSU auxiliary organizations shall operate in conformity with this campus policy.
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