Grading options for a course may include: a letter grade only, an A/Pass/F, or Credit/No Credit. Be sure you meet the requirements of your curriculum before requesting the A/Pass/F grading option; consult with your college. Sign-up for A/Pass/F during enrollment or in Enrollment Services by January 21 for a course that meets the first 8 weeks of the semester or February 4 for a 16 week course or March 17 for a course that meets the last 8 weeks of the semester. (Permission required for Ag/ Arch/ Ed/ En)  Obtain forms from dean's office.  YOUR DECISION CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER YOU MAKE IT. See Course Schedule Format for explanation of grading options for a course.
 

CLASSROOM ACCESSIBILITY

If in a wheelchair or with serious mobility problems, you should enroll in those courses needed for your program of study regardless of whether the courses are scheduled to meet in inaccessible locations; such courses will be moved to accommodate you. Contact Services for Disabled Students, Holton Hall, for assistance (KSU-Salina contact Director of College Advancement, 208 College Center).

DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Courses offered through DCE are listed with each college and department in the course schedule.
Courses with 90000 and above reference numbers are enrolled through the Division of Continuing Education.  Enrollment is available online at http://www.dce.ksu.edu or in 131 College Court Building, 1615 Anderson Ave., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: by telephone, (785) 532-5566, 1-800-432-8222.    Enrollment in a course offered through the Division of Continuing Education (DCE) does not require prior admission to KSU.  Students who choose not to apply for admission to the University will be enrolled in courses as a “special student.”

Fees are due at the time of enrollment.  Fees vary by course and are payable by check, VISA, MasterCard, or cash.

Programs
Intersession-courses offered between semesters.
January 2000 Intersession-12/27/99-1/12/00
May 2000 Intersession-5/15/00-6/ 2/00
August 2000 Intersession-7/31/00-8/18/00

Fort Riley Courses-a series of evening and afternoon courses offered in eight-week sessions to both military personnel and civilians on-site at Fort Riley, 18 miles west of Manhattan.  Fort Riley sessions are 1/10/00-3/3/00 and 3/27/00-5/19/00.

Distance Education Courses include World Wide Web courses, videotape and audiotape courses, guided study courses, CD-ROM courses, and multi-media courses.

TELENET2 Courses-a statewide videoconferencing system offering university courses.

Courses Offered throughout Kansas-KSU instructors travel to many locations throughout Kansas.

For information about courses offered through the Division  of Continuing Education, call (785)532-5566 or visit or write 131 College Court Building, 1615 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS  66506 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.dce.ksu.edu (KSU-Salina Office of Continuing Education, 2409 Scanlan, Salina, KS  67401)
 
 

EQUITY IN ATHLETICS DISCLOSURE ACT

In accordance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, an annual report pertaining to KSU's athletic programs is available to prospective students, students and to the public in the following locations: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Office of Admissions, Registrar's Office, Dean of Student Life Office, Farrell Library. Any questions regarding the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act should be directed to the Office of Unclassified Affairs and University Compliance, Anderson Hall 112, Kansas State university, Manhattan, Kansas, 66506.
 

FEE REFUND POLICY

For 16 week course:

 A refund is 100% if dropped by the end of the day after course begins. No refund for subsequent days. For a course in which a grade of W will be assigned is considered completed course work for fee calculations. Additional added courses will be assessed additional fees.

COURSE SESSION LESS THAN 6 WEEKS
    100% refund if cropped by the end of the day after the course begins; no refund for
    subsequent days or credit given for additonal courses.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

CHECKLIST FOR SPRING 2000

1.    Complete and submit a 1999-2000 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

2.    Complete and submit any requested documents in a timely manner to K-State's Office of     Student Financial Assistance, 104 Fairchild Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-1104. This includes verification documents, federal tax information, award letters and promissory notes.

3.    Enroll in sufficient hours to qualify for appriproate financial aid. A minimum of 6 undergraduate hours or 5 graduate hours is necessary for minimum financial aid eligibility. Full-time students must take 12 or more undergraduate hours or 9 graduate hours for full financial aid eligibility. If you do not enroll in the amount of credit hours as you had reported on your FAFSA, your financial aid eligibility will be adjusted to reflect your actual course load.

4.    Keep your addresses current on KATS  or with the Registrar's Office, 118 Anderson Hall. Change or correct your addresses as often as necessary.

5.    Return the Statement of Accounts to the Cashier's Office, 212 Anderson Hall, by the deadline stated on the Statement of Account Information Sheets.

6.    After spring fee payment and check release, credit bablance refunds will be available in the Cashier's Office, 212 Anderson Hall, and Stafford Loan checks and scholarships checks will be available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance, 104 Fairchild Hall.
 

REMINDERS

You must re-apply for financial aid and scholoarships every year.

1.    The priority deadline for financial aid at K-State is March 1. You can apply via the FAFSA, the FAFSA Renewal application, or on-line at FAFSA on the Web at http://www/fafsa.ed.gov/.

2.    The priority deadline for scholarships at K-State is Fevruary 1, except for incoming freshment who should apply in the fall (November 1) or their senior year in high school. You can apply via the paper application or on-line at K-State's Office of Student Financial Assistance's homepage at http://www.ksu.edu/sfa/.

3.    The deadline for applying for the State of Kansas Scholarships and Grants is April 1. The Kansas Ethnic Minority, Kansas Nursing, State of Kansas Scholar and the Kansas Teaching Scholarships require a State of Kansas Student Aid Application. You can contact the Board of Regents to request an application by calling (785)296-3518.

If you have any questions regarding financial assistance, please call (785) 532-6420 for the Manhattan campus or (785) 826-2638, for the Salina campus. Or you can visit us in 104 Fairchild Hall on the Manhattan campus or in 208B College Center on the Salina campus.
 

INSTRUCTOR DROP

The instructor may drop a student from a course after the first week of courses if the student has neither attended any of the scheduled course meetings nor notified the instructor of his or her intent to take the course. Beginning after the first week of the semester, an instructor should notify Enrollment Services  (KSU-Salina Registrar's Office) if he/she would like to have a student dropped from a course because of the above policy. Notification should be done by sending a copy of the course roll sheet with appropriate names/social security numbers marked out. The roll sheets should be submitted to Enrollment Services as soon as possible and NO LATER THAN January 21.
 

LINEAR TUITION/UNIVERSITY FEES

Linear tuition = tuition that increases at a constant rate with each additional credit hour, based on the type of course(s)--undergraduate, graduate, or veterinary medicine , you are enrolled in

Campus privilege fees = fees that go to support student and University services

Total fees = the sum of linear tuition and campus privilege fees

The published schedule of tuition/fees is subject to change without general notice; see page 16 in the current undergraduate catalog, page 14 in the current graduate catalog, for the description of the required campus privilege fees.
 

PERMISSION ENROLLMENT COURSES

Certain courses require that you seek special permission from an instructor. Course permission is needed if an instructor wishes to have a student enroll in a closed course or in a course where permission is required. When enrolling in one of these courses you must present authorization from the instroctor either by electronic permission or on a course section permit.

Electronic permission is done by the appropriate faculty/staff through KATS. The instructor obtains the COURSE SECTION PERMIT from the college dean's office, completes the two-art form and gives it to the student. The student then takes the form to enrollment.
 

RELEASE OF STUDENT RECORDS

Kansas State University maintains various student records to document academic progress as well as to record interactions with University staff and officials. To protect the student's rights to privacy, and to conform with federal law, the University has an established policy for handling students' records. Interpretation of this policy is based on experience with educational records, and the policy itself may subsequently be modified in light of this experience. Notice of this policy and of students' rights under federal law is given annually. Copies of this policy are available at the Registrar's Office, 118 Anderson Hall (KSU-Salina 208 College Center) and it is published in the catalogs and in the Course Schedule booklets.

DIRECTORY INFORMATION

Certain information concerning students is considered to be open to the public upon inquiry. This public information is called directory information and includes: name, local address and telephone number, permanent mailing address, photograph or likeness, e-mail address, college, curriculum, year in school, date and place of birth, dates of attendance at Kansas State University, awards and academic honors, degrees and dates awarded, most recent previous educational institution attended, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and height and weight of members of athletic teams.

Directory information will be released by the Registrar's Office to anyone upon inquiry, unless the student has requested, that specific items not be released. The student's request to have directory information withheld must be submitted for each semester of enrollment and should be made at the Registrar's Office, 118 Anderson, which will notify other appropriate University offices.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

With the exception of the information noted above, students' records are generally considered to be confidential. The following policies govern access to confidential student records:

1. Each type of student record is the responsibility of a designated University official, and only that person or the Dean, Director, or Vice-President to whom the person reports has authority to release the record. The responsible officials are:
 

a. Academic records: for undergraduates, the Registrar,  118 Anderson Hall; for graduate students, the Graduate School Office, Fairchild Hall

b. Admissions records: for undergraduates, the Director of Admissions and Student Financial Assistance, Anderson Hall; for graduate students, the Graduate School Office, Fairchild Hall

c. Financial aid records: Director of Admissiona and Student Financial Assistance, Fairchild Hall

d. Business records: Controller's Office, Anderson Hall

e. Traffic and security records: Head of KSU Police Department, Edwards Hall.

f. Medical records: Director, Student Health Service, Lafene Health Center

g. Counseling records: Director University Counseling Services, Lafene Health Center

h. Actions of academic standards committees: college dean

i. Academic disciplinary records: Chair, Undergraduate Grievance Committee

j. Non-academic disciplinary records: Dean of Student Life, Holton Hall

k. Housing records: Director of Housing, Pittman Building

l. Placement records: Director of Career and Employment Services, Holtz Hall

m. Evaluations for admission to graduate or professional programs: Dean (of the Graduate School or the appropriate college) or Department Head

n. Special academic programs: faculty member in charge of the program and Dean of the College

o. Foreign student records: foreign student advisor, International Student Center

p. Test scores for College Level Examination Program (CLEP), American College Testing Program (ACT), Miller Analogies Test (MAT), etc.: Director of Academic Assistance Center, Holton Hall

3. The responsible official may release records to University officials who have a legitimate need for the information in order to carry out their responsibilities.

4. All student records are reviewed periodically. Information concerning the frequency of review and expurgation of specific records is available in the Registrar's Office.

5. With certain exceptions, students may review records which pertain directly to them upon request and may obtain a copy of the record at cost, according to the following schedule:
 

a. Transcript of academic record - $5.00 per copy

b. Medical records (Lafene Health Center) - no charge to patient for medical purposes. A charge of $10 to $25 to outside parties with patient release.

c. Other records -$ .10 per page

6. A student may waive the right to review a specific record by submitting in writing a statement to this effect to the official responsible for that record. Examples are recommendations for career placement or admission to graduate study.

7. University personnel who have access to student educational records in the course of carrying out their University responsibilities shall not be permitted to release the record to persons outside the University, unless authorized in writing by the student or as required by a court order. Only the official responsible for the records has the authority to release them.

8. All personal educational information about a student released to a third party will be transferred on condition that no one else shall have access to it except with the student's consent. A record is maintained showing who has had access to student records, and this record is open to inspection by the student.

WHEN RECORDS MAY BE WITHHELD

When Records May Be Withheld--In the case of a student who is delinquent in an account with the University, (i.e. parking violation), or about whom official disciplinary actions have been taken, the appropriate University official may request that the student's record not be released. The effect of this action is that transcripts and diplomas are not released, and registration is withheld. In order for the action to be rescinded, the Registrar's Office must receive authorization from the official who originally requested the action. Further information concerning this policy can be obtained from the Registrar's Office, 118 Anderson Hall, (785-532-6254).

REVIEW & CHALLENGE OF RECORDS

Upon request to the official listed above, a record covered by the Act will be made available within a reasonable time to the student and in no event later than 45 days after the request. Copies are available at the student's expense and explanations and interpretations of the records may be requested from the official in charge. If the student believes that a particular record or file contains inaccurate or misleading information or is otherwise inappropriate, the University will afford an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the content of the record. Prior to any formal hearing, the official in charge of the record is authorized to attempt, through informal meetings and discussions with the student, to settle the dispute. If this is unsuccessful, the matter will be referred to the appropriate vice-president. If the student is still dissatisfied, a hearing may be requested. The hearing, conducted by a hearing officer appointed by the President, will be held within two weeks. The student will have the opportunity at the hearing to present any relevant evidence, and a decision will be rendered within two weeks after the hearing. If the result does not satisfy the student, he or she may place a statement in the file.

COMPLAINTS

A student who believes the University has not complied with federal law or regulations may send a written complaint to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, Department of Education, 400 Maryland SW, Washington, DC 20202.
 

RESIDENCE CLASSIFICATION FOR TUITION

A copy of the regulations and administrative guidelines governing the classification of residents and nonresidents for admission and tuition purposes is available in the Admissions Office, Graduate School Office or the Registrar's Office (KSU-Salina Admission or Registrar's Office).
 

SENIOR SCHOLAR

The Kansas Board of Regents provides that Kansas residents over the age 60 may attend courses at the Regents' institutions on a space available, no credit, no tuition basis.
 

STUDENT ADDRESSES

You must maintain a current local, permanent, and emergency address by accessing KATS or by going to theRegistrar's Office.

STUDENT GRADUATION/RETENTION RATES

Public Law 101-542, more commonly known as the Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act, requires that institutions of higher education provide information on their graduation rates to currently enrolled and prospective students.

Graduation Rates

Of the new freshmen entering Kansas State University in the fall of 1992 45% had graduated and 5% were still enrolled at the end of an academic year, yielding a graduation/persistence rate of 50%. Additionally, it is estimated that over 5% had transferred to other four-year colleges or universities to pursue professional degrees or curricula not offered at Kansas State University. Of even greater interest to students and prospective students should be the graduation/persistence rates of specific sub-groups of entering freshmen. Students' high school backgrounds and achievements are strong predictors of college success. Seventy-one percent of those entering freshmen who report high school grade point averages of 3.50 or higher either graduate or remain enrolled after six years. Sixty-two percent of those who report a 3.00 average or better in high school graduate or remain enrolled after six years. For all students reporting a high school average of 2.50 or higher, the graduation/persistence rate is 58%.

Sixty-five percent of those students who rank in the top quarter of their high school class graduate or remain enrolled after six years. Fifty-eight percent of those in the top half persist. Sixty-one percent of entering students who report completion of a college preparatory curriculum or the Regents' Recommended Curriculum either graduate or remain enrolled and are successfully pursuing their degrees at Kansas State University after six years.

The ACT remains a strong predictor of college success. After six years, 65% of Kansas State freshmen who enter with above average ACT scores either graduate or are still enrolled after six years. High school size seems to matter very little. For students reporting graduating class sizes of less than 100 students, 57% graduate or are still enrolled after six years. The corresponding rate for high school graduation classes of over 400 is 56%.

Student Retention

Retention rates are also important to any student in the process of selecting a college or university. Freshman-to-sophomore year retention rates are of critical importance since over one half of all students who drop out of college do so prior to the sophomore year. Again focusing upon the fall 1992 entering freshman class at Kansas State University, 74% returned for their second year. This compares to an ACT reported average of 73% for institutions of similar mission and admission standards (ACT, 1993). Like graduation rates, retention rates vary among various sub-groups of students. Of the fall 1992 entering freshmen, 74% of those having above average ACT scores returned for their sophomore year. Eighty-eight percent of those with scores above 30 returned. Similar positive trends hold for high school rank, high school grade point average, college preparatory curricula, etc.

For additional information, contact Dr. Michael Lynch, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506.
 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY

The following Substance Abuse Prevention Policy is effective August 27, 1990, and is adopted pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 and the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. A copy of the Drug Prevention Policy will be distributed annually to each student and employee of Kansas State University.

1. Kansas State University prohibits the unlawful possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of alcohol or controlled substances by students and employees on property controlled by the University, or as part of University activities. The University is committed to a program to prevent the illegal use of controlled substances and alcohol by students and employees.

2. Any student or employee of the University found to be using, possessing, manufacturing, or distributing controlled substances or alcohol in violation of the law on University property or at University events will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with applicable policies of the State of Kansas, the Board or Regents, and Kansas State University. Disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to, expulsion, termination of employment, referral for prosecution and the completion of an appropriate substance abuse rehabilitation program.

3. As a condition of employment, all employees of Kansas State University, including student employees, shall abide by the terms of this policy statement and will notify the Provost of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring on property controlled by the University, no later than five days after such conviction. Kansas State University will, in turn notify, as appropriate, the applicable federal agency of the conviction within ten (10) days of its receipt of notification of the conviction. The University will take appropriate disciplinary action within thirty (30) days of notification of the conviction. For purposes of this policy, "conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal of State criminal drug statutes.

4. The term "controlled substances" as used in this policy means those substances included in Scheduled I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act and as further defined by regulation at 21 CFR 1300.11 through 1300.15. The term does not include the use of a controlled substance pursuant to a valid prescription or other uses authorized by law.

5. Local, state and federal laws provide for a variety of legal sanctions and penalties for the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. The Federal Controlled Substances Act provides penalties of up to 15 years' imprisonment and fines up to $25,000 for unlawful distribution or possession with the intent to distribute narcotics. For unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a person is subject to up to one year of imprisonment and fines up to $5,000 may be punished up to twice the term of imprisonment and fine otherwise authorized by law. Kansas law provides that any person who violates the criminal statutes on controlled substances by possessing, offering for sale, distributing, or manufacturing opiates and narcotics, such as cocaine and heroin, shall be guilty of a Class C felony. For a conviction of a Class C felony, the court may sentence a person to a term of imprisonment of a minimum of three to five years, a maximum of 10 to 20 years, and a fine of up to $15,000. Unlawful possession of a depressant, stimulant or hallucinogenic drugs is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, with a penalty of up to a year in jail and a fine of $2,500. Under Kansas law, persons under 21 years of age may be subject to minimum fines of $100 for possessing, consuming, obtaining, purchasing or attempting to obtain or purchase alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverages. Persons convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs are subject to severe fines, imprisonment, and other penalties. The local ordinance of Manhattan, Kansas, also include prohibitions relating to illicit drugs and alcohol. Generally, these local ordinances are similar in content to state law.

6. Students and employees of Kansas State University should be aware that the following health risks have been associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol:

Alcohol: Birth defects, ulcers and gastritis, liver damage, heart disease, cancer and brain damage.

Anabolic Steroids: Acne, cancer, heart disease, liver disease, sterility, jaundice, and kidney stones.

Cocaine/Stimulants: Increased blood pressure, blurred vision, sleeplessness, anxiety, irregular heartbeat, and death.

Hallucinogens: Increased body temperature, increased heart rate and blood pressure, sleeplessness and tremors.

Marijuana: Irritation of the lungs, emphysema, increased heart rate, short-term memory reduced, and cancer.

Opiates/Narcotics: Decreased heart rate, nausea, cold, moist skin, bluish in color, and slowed breathing.

Sedatives: Slowed body function, drowsiness, convulsions, and coma.

Students and employees should note that the above listing is not intended as all inclusive.

7. Drug and alcohol counseling, treatment or re-entry programs are available to students and employees on a national, statewide, local and campus basis. Alcohol and drug counseling are available to students at University Counseling Services in Lafene Student Health Center (532-6927). The Alcohol and Other Drug Education Service (532-6927) can provide further information about health problems and treatment related to alcohol and drug use. Employees may seek referral for alcohol and drug problems through the KSU Employee Assistance Program (532-6277) or through the State of Kansas Lifeline Program, a 24-hour toll-free assistance line (1-800-284-7575). Other sources of assistance include the Kansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (785-296-3925), the National Cocaine Hot Line (1-800-COCAINE), and the National Institute on Drug Abuse Hot Line (1-800-662-4357).

Kansas State University will also present educational programs on an ongoing basis to inform employees and students of the dangers of substance abuse.
 

UNIVERSITY HOLD

If you have a hold attached to your records by an office within the university, you cannot enroll in a course, or drop or add a course, or request a transcript, or receive your diploma until the hold has been cleared.