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2% Nonresident Entertainer Fees Comptroller 2% of all payments made to Non-Missouri residents that provide entertainment to the University, is required to be deducted and submitted to the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Academic Dishonesty/Cheating Police Get information about the policy, procedures and consequences for students that are caught cheating or being dishonest academically.
Academic Overload Academics Students seeking to carry an academic overload must receive approval from the appropriate administrators, as well as meet the required cumulative grade point average guidelines.
Academic Quiet Policy Library Policy defining academic quiet. This library is an academic library designed to enhance student learning, foster faculty research and provide staff resources.
Acceptable Use Policy for Computing and Network Services Information Technology Services Learn more about policies and procedures in our Information Technology department at Lincoln University of Missouri.
Additional Information Purchasing Get further information about purchasing. See which requisitions take precedence in cases of emergency, trade-in information and equipment demonstrations
Advanced Registration Academics Before the end of each semester, students currently enrolled in classes may be able to register for the next semester. Detailed instructions are available prior to each Advanced Registration period.
Air Travel Comptroller Find the required information and procedures to ensure that all air travel is billed to the University and/or reimbursed.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 Police Lincoln University does not discriminate against race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability in regards to admissions, employment or any programs/activities. Any student seeking assistance regarding disabled accessibility should contact the Office of Access & Ability Services Coordinator.
Assignment of "I" and "X" Grades Academics A grade of incomplete "I" or "X" will be given if a student cannot complete portions of the necessary coursework or they have to miss the course final due to unusual circumstances.
Auditing Courses Academics Find out information about auditing courses and becoming a hearer. The course will receive no credit and will receive a grade of "H".
Automotive Travel Comptroller Travel information regarding reimbursements for mileage. Requirements for operating a personal, rented or university owned vehicle and filing for reimbursement can be found here.
Blue Tiger Computer Lab Library Policy Library Policy defines computer use in the Blue Tiger Computing Lab.
Campus Policies, Processes, and Procedures Police These campus policies address the rights and responsibilities of members of the Lincoln University community and provide campus-wide standards for implementing regulations as a means of sustaining this community. Each member of this campus shares the responsibility of maintaining this unique community so that the University's mission of teaching, research, and public service can be achieved.  
Campus Security Authority (CSA) Police Campus Security Authority (CSA) policy definition, roles and responsibilities.
Cash Advances Comptroller Rules and requirements for individuals seeking a cash advance (primarily for university travel). Only one outstanding cash advance is allowed and any unused funds must be returned back to the cashier the following workday.
Cell phone and Media Use Library Policy defining cell phone and media use in the Inman E. Page Library.
Change of Major Program Academics Find the information necessary to change your major. Obtain the proper forms and receive the correct signatures to get the request approved.
Change of Schedule Academics Any and all changes made to students class schedules must be done within the stipulated period of time during the Academic Calendar, up until the last day to register for classes. This includes adding, dropping and changing course sections.
Checkout Policies Library Policy defining checkout policies and procedures.
Circulation and Library Use Policy Library Overview of circulation and library use procedures.
Class Attendance Policy Academics Policy defining class attendance. An excused absence from class is determined by the instructor of record in consultation with the student involved. Should there be a case where instructor-student agreement cannot be reached, the request for an excuse may be appealed to the head of the department in which the course is offered (with the final appeal being made to the dean of the college). The ruling of the dean will be the final decision.
Classification of Student Course Load Academics Classification of student course load by freshman, sophomore, junior and senior.
Classification of Students Academics Classification of students: freshman, sophomore, junior and senior.
Complaint Resolution Student Life Learn more about filing and resolving a complaint with Lincoln University of Missouri.
Computer Use Policy Library The Inman E. Page Library provides computers to support the research needs of Lincoln University students, staff, faculty, alumni, community members, and other guests on campus. Page Library reserves the right to designate specific uses for individual computers.
Conduct Academics A student is held fully responsible for any breach of generally recognized rules of good conduct. Any student whose character or conduct is deemed harmful to the best interests of the University is subject to dismissal at any time from any course, or from the University, irrespective of academic record.
Conference Courses Academics Guidelines for conference courses. A conference course is defined as an independent program of study for a 300- or 400-level course listed in the Lincoln University Undergraduate Bulletin, provided that such a course is not offered during the semester in question.
Course Accommodation Policy Access and Abilities Policy for obtaining course accommodations.
Course Numbers Academics Definition of course numbers.
Course Reserves Policy Library Faculty may request items be placed on Reserve for students to use. Reserve materials are available for checkout at the Front Desk. To request materials, students will need to know the professor’s name, course, and the item they would like, and they must leave their ID card until the book is returned.
Crime and Security Policies Police Outlines Lincoln University Police Department (LUPD) policies regarding warnings, reporting crimes and disclosures, annual disclosure of crime statistics, security policy, law enforcement authority and powers, counseling advisement, policies and procedures, and monitoring crimes at off-campus activities.
Date of Bulletin for Satisfying Degree Requirements Academics The Lincoln University Undergraduate Bulletin contains the academic regulations and degree requirements of the University.
Dependency Status Student Financial Services The dependency status determines whose information you need to report when you fill out the FAFSA® form.
Disciplinary Policies Student Life Learn more about filing a complaint at Lincoln University of Missouri. Any university official or student may file a complaint against a student.
Doing Business with Lincoln Purchasing Learn more about our policy statement related to doing business with Lincoln University of Missouri.
Drug and Alcohol Processes and Procedures Police Lincoln University Police Department (LUPD) has developed and adopted the drug and alcohol awareness/prevention program described herein pursuant to the requirements set forth in the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. 
Emergency Response and Evacuation Policy Police Lincoln University Police Department (LUPD) policy regarding when there is a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees on campus by utilizing LUPD personnel and/or other campus security personnel (i.e. Residence Hall Directors or Residence Hall Advisors, among others) to gather and relay information to the LUPD dispatch.
Employee Travel Comptroller Learn more about employees who travel on university business or for professional development and policies and procedures for travel costs to be reimbursed by the university.
Equipment Release Purchasing Find the policy regarding equipment release.
Evacuation Procedures Of Persons With Disabilities Access and Abilities All persons (including those who are disabled) should proceed toward the nearest safe emergency exit and exit the building - with the help of others, if necessary. An individual with a disability should contact the Americans with Disabilties Act (ADA) Coordinator to make arrangements for a safe evacuation in advance.
Faculty Listing Policy University Relations This policy and procedure advised how to display faculty names on the website.
Filing a Grievance Access and Abilities Filing a grievance for students who believe that a University employee (including faculty, staff, and agents--hereafter, referred to only as the Employee) has discriminated against the student because of his or her disability.
Filing for a Degree Academics Policy defines filing for a degree.
Food and Drink Policy Library Policy on use of food and drink in the Café located outside the interior doors of the Inman E. Page library.
General Library Rules for Patrons Library Policies for all general patron rules in the Inman E. Page Library.
Grade Point Average (GPA) Academics A grade point average is the average number of grade points earned per semester hour attempted. GPA is calculated by determining the total number of grade points earned and dividing by the total number of semester hours attempted.
Grade Re-Evaluation Academics A student who has reasons which can be substantiated to request a grade change must meet with the instructor (or the appropriate department head if the instructor is no longer on campus) and request a re-evaluation of his/her performance in the class.
Grade Reports Academics Grades are reported twice each semester: after the first 8 weeks (mid-term) and at the end of a semester. Mid-term grades are not recorded on a student's permanent record. Though a deficiency grade of "D" may be reported at mid-term for academic enrichment courses, final grades for those courses are only "A," "B," "C," and "F."
Grading System Academics Defines Lincoln University grading system.
Graduation Academics A student may complete graduation requirements at the close of any semester or summer session. Learn more about requirements for graduation.
Guidelines For Creating an Evacuation Plan Access and Abilities Guidelines for creating an evacuation plan for persons who have disabilities.
Honors Academics Defines Lincoln University Honors. The Dean's List is compiled at the close of each semester. It includes all full-time students earning a grade point average of 3.00 or above, excluding grades in those courses which do not carry credit toward graduation. A student who receives a grade of "I," "X," or "PR" will not be considered for the Dean's List for that term.
Inclement Weather Policy Library Policy for inclement weather as it relates to Inman E. Page Library operations.
Incomplete Coursework Academics Policy defines incomplete coursework and steps to resolve.
Investment Policy Comptroller Learn more about the Lincoln University of Missouri investment policy.
Laws, Regulations, and Guidance Police Lincoln University Police Department (LUPD) applicable laws, regulations, and guidance documents.
Library Gifts Policy Library Policy defining library gifts to Inman E. Page Library.
Lodging Comptroller Learn about how lodging expenses may be billed directly to Lincoln University through the approved requisition purchase order procedure.
LU Enterprise - Password Policy Information Technology Services Find information about the LU Enterprise - Password Policy
Meals Comptroller Reimbursement for meals is allowed for actual meals paid out-of-pocket by the traveler. Per diem rates cannot exceed that of the Government Services Administration.
Missing Student Policy Police Lincoln University Police Department (LUPD) policy and procedure regarding if a member of the university community has reason to believe that a student who resides in on-campus housing is missing, he or she should immediately notify the Lincoln University Police Department (LUPD) at 681-5555.
MMACU Enrollment Option Academics An agreement among the six member institutions of the Mid-Missouri Associated Colleges and Universities (MMACU) permits Lincoln University students to enroll in courses at other institutions in the MMACU.
Non-Hazing Policy Student Life Find the Lincoln University of Missouri non-hazing policy.
Notice of Non-Discrimination Access and Abilities Lincoln University reaffirms its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, and other factors.
Notice of Privacy Practices Student Life This notice describes how your health information may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Obtaining Alternative College Credit Academics A student at Lincoln University may obtain credit through several means other than the traditional classroom/semester format. Read more about approved methods of obtaining alternative credit.
Penalties for Unsatisfactory Work Academics Students who are placed in pre-college-level courses will be required to adhere to specific participatory guidelines (required class attendance, extended class meetings, counseling/mentor sessions, etc.)
Placement Tests Academics Policy statement regarding English and Math placement tests for first-time freshmen.
Policy on Cheating Academics Cheating shall be defined as a student's unauthorized use of any materials, aids, information or assistance in doing any work required as part of a course. Read more about policy on cheating.
Prepayments Comptroller Learn more about prepayments. Lincoln University requests that departments select vendors who accept purchase orders.
Primary Contact Listing University Relations Please refer to this policy and procedure regarding how to list primary contact information on the website.
Procedures for Students Requesting Services Access and Abilities Procedures for students requesting services. Students with disabilities wishing to request special accommodations must submit the accommodation request form, along with documentation, to the Coordinator for Access and Ability Services.
Procedures for Students without Documentation Access and Abilities Procedures for Students without Documentation
Property Control Purchasing Please find purchasing policies related to non-expendable items.
Purchasing Guide Purchasing Find helpful resources in the Purchasing office at Lincoln University of Missouri.
Records Management Purchasing Find policies related to records management at Lincoln University of Missouri.
Refund of Title IV Aid Policy Student Financial Services Policy defining refund of Title IV Aid.
Registration Fees Comptroller Learn more about pre-payment fees such as conference fees.
Renewal Policy Library Get information about renewal guidelines for students and faculty. Find out and when items can be renewed
Repeated Courses Academics A student may repeat for a higher grade any course in which a "D" or "F" was earned, and must repeat a course in which a "PR" was earned. Only the highest grade earned will count in the GPA. A course in which a "B" or "C" is earned may not be retaken in order to achieve a higher grade. If a course is repeated, all grades obtained in that course remain in the student's transcript.
Requests for Transcripts Academics Transcript requests must be completed online through the National Student Clearinghouse. Please be aware that any request mailed to the Registrar's Office after December 1, 2018 will be returned to sender. Read more about where to request transcripts online.
Residential Life Policy Student Life Learn about the residential life policy at Lincoln University of Missouri.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy Student Financial Services The purpose of the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy is to ensure that student financial aid recipients are meeting satisfactory academic progress standards.
Semester Hour Academics Students are awarded credit for coursework based on the Carnegie unit, a system measuring educational credit based on the number of classroom or direct faculty instruction and out-of-class student work per week during a semester term.
Service Animals/ESA Policy and Guidelines Access and Abilities Guidelines Regarding Emotional Support Animals (ESA)
Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Police Learn more about our statement of policy to inform the community of our comprehensive plan addressing sexual misconduct, educational programs, and procedures that address sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, whether the incident occurs on or off campus and when it is reported to a University official. 
Sexual Harassment, Sex Equity, and Gender Based Discrimination Processes & Procedures University Learn more about Lincoln University of Missouri's Sexual Harassment, Sex Equity, and Gender Based Discrimination Processes & Procedures.
Statement - Notice of Non-Discrimination University Find the Lincoln University of Missouri notice of non-discrimination.
Student Complaint Procedure Academics Student complaint procedure
Student Privacy Act Academics Policy in accordance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Lincoln University has developed the following statements in regard to access to student records.
Student Travel Comptroller Learn more about regulations must be followed for all undergraduate students, graduate students, and Lincoln University student organizations planning to travel on university business.
Summary Check of Degree Requirements Academics The student is responsible for consulting periodically throughout his/her academic career with a departmental advisor to verify that he/she is meeting both general education and degree requirements.
Technology Center Collection and Circulation Policy Library Policy defines the Technology Center (TC) and two sets of media available: (1) A circulating collection and (2) an archival collection.
Technology Center Production Policy Library Policy defines use of computers in the Technology Center (TC).
The Clery Act  Police The Lincoln University Police Department (LUPD) is the office on campus responsible for the publication and distribution of the Clery Act report in accordance with the Jean Clery Disclosure Act. 
Timely Warnings Police Lincoln University Police Department (LUPD) advises in the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of the Chief of the Lincoln University Police Department constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus-wide "timely warning" will be issued.
Title IX Policies University Learn more about Lincoln University of Missouri's Title IX policies.
Tobacco Policy Student Life Learn more about the university tobacco policy.
Track Other Current Relevant Clery/Title IX Legislation Police Lincoln University Police Department (LUPD) addresses relevant state and federal legislative updates.
Traffic and Parking Police Stay informed about Lincoln University's parking guidelines. Details on student, faculty, and staff parking permits, and more
Traffic and Parking Regulations Guide Police Lincoln University Police Department (LUPD) parking regulations guide.
Transfer Courses Academics A student enrolled at Lincoln University desiring to earn credits at another institution of higher education as a University student and have those credits applied toward a degree at Lincoln University must seek the written approval of the Director of Admissions and Records and other appropriate University officials.
Transportation Comptroller Learn more about the travel expense voucher.
Unallowable Expenses Comptroller Learn more about unallowable expenses.
University Campus Facilities University Relations Please see list of how to reference university locations.
University Policies and Information for Military Miltary and Veterans Services Veterans, service members and military dependents can find links to helpful websites concerning their military education benefits here, along with useful information concerning attending Lincoln University.
University Seal Policy University Relations Learn more about the use and access of the University seal.
VAWA Act Reauthorization and Clery Regulation Updates Police Lincoln University Police Department (LUPD) Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) information and updates.
Vehicle Library Policy Library Policy on use of hoverboards, skateboards, skates and other personal conveyence vehicles.
Victim's Rights in Cases of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking Police Lincoln University Police Department (LUPD) outlines what the Victim's Rights document contains, information and links regarding sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Violations Student Life Please find more information in the Student Handbook regarding violations at Lincoln University of Missouri.
Visitor Parking Policy Police Visiting Lincoln University? Learn about our dedicated visitor parking spaces, restrictions, and how to obtain temporary parking permits.
Withdrawal for Military Duty Academics A person who, in a special situation, is called to active duty in any branch of the military services of the United States while enrolled as a student of Lincoln University will be released from his/her academic responsibilities without penalty. Read more about options.
Withdrawal from the University Academics A student may withdraw from the University at any time before the last week of classes. The last day to withdraw is indicated in the Academic Calendar. A withdrawal is not official until filed with the Office of the Registrar. Failure to withdraw properly will result in an automatic "F" grade in the courses affected (see Academic Calendar for dates).
Withdrawing from ALL Classes Policy Student Financial Services Policy defines withdrawing from ALL classes.
Young People Policy Library Policy defines patrons and young people under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times in the Inman E. Page Library.
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