J o h n F K e n n e d y U n i v e r s i t y

AuditorsMany courses offered by the university may be taken withoutacademic credit. Auditors may participate in class discussionand activities, but do not complete written assignments ortake the final examination. Audited courses are not recordedon transcripts, and no permanent records are maintainedfor audited coursework. Audited units are not counted infinancial aid awarding. Class schedule information (availableon the university’s website) indicates courses that may beaudited by including an A in the grading criteria code. If thegrading criteria does not include an A, written permissionfrom the dean or department chair is required.Auditors do not pay student association fees and are notconsidered members of the Student Association nor are theyviewed as students for employment purposes. Auditing acourse does not fulfill the requirement of being in attendancein a degree or certificate program.Changes of Name or AddressStudents are responsible for filing a Change of Name/AddressForm in the Registrar’s Office if name, residence, phonenumber, or e-mail address has changed since last registration.Name change requests must be accompanied by a copyof one of the following: court order, marriage certificate,dissolution decree, social security card, or driver’s license.Discrimination and HarassmentJohn F. Kennedy University does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, maritalstatus, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability.The university is committed to providing an environmentthat is free of all discrimination and harassment. In keepingwith this commitment, the university maintains a strict policyprohibiting discriminatory behavior and sexual, verbal,physical, and visual harassment.A student who believes he or she has been harassed orexperienced discrimination should promptly report the factsto the dean of the school, who will investigate such claimsand take appropriate action.ConductEnrolled students assume the obligation of conducting themselvesin a manner compatible with the university’s functionas an educational institution. Conduct incompatible with thenormal operation of the university or detrimental to the bestinterests of other students in attendance will be sufficientcause for dismissal.Conflict ResolutionIt is the policy of the university to encourage students toresolve misunderstandings or disagreements directly withthe faculty or staff members involved. If such discussions donot produce a satisfactory outcome for the student, a reviewprocess is available. Procedures for conflict resolution areavailable in the Registrar’s Office.HousingThe university has no dormitory facilities.Family Educational Rights and Privacy ActThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974(FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to theireducational records. These rights include:• The right to inspect and review the student’s educationrecords within 45 days of the day the university receivesa request for access. (A list of the records that may not bereviewed by a student is available in the John F. KennedyUniversity Policy and the Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act of 1974, expanded version, a copy of whichmay be obtained in the Registrar’s Office, Pleasant Hill; theSchool of Law, Pleasant Hill; and at the Student ServicesOffice, Campbell.)Students shall submit to the Registrar, dean, head of the academicdepartment, or other appropriate official, a writtenrequest that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect.If the records are not maintained by the university officialto whom the request is made, that official shall advise thestudent of the correct official to whom the request shouldbe addressed.The university official responsible for the records will makearrangements for access and notify the student of the timeand place where the records may be inspected.• The right to request the amendment of the student’seducation records that the student believes is inaccurate.Students may ask the university to amend a record thatthey believe is inaccurate. They should write the universityofficial responsible for the record, clearly identify the partof the record they want changed, and specify why it isinaccurate.If the university decides not to amend the record, theuniversity will notify the student of the decision in writingand advise the student of his or her right to a hearing.After the hearing, if the university still decides not toamend the record, the student has the right to place astatement with the records setting forth his or her viewabout the contested information.• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department ofEducation concerning alleged failures by John F. KennedyUniversity to comply with the requirements of FERPA. Thename and address of the office that administers FERPA are:Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue SWWashington DC 20202-5920The university may disclose, without consent, directoryinformation. At JFK University, directory information includesthe following:• Name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number(s)• Major field of study• Period of enrollment• Awards and degrees received from JFK University• Current enrollment status—full-time/ half-time.GENERAL INFORMATION 27