Campus Support, Policies and Procedures

Academic Calendar and Policies

Students should review the academic calendar to prepare for attending class and precepting (advising) sessions.  The academic calendar also provides important dates to drop and add classes or withdraw from a course. 

Additional policies students should review are available here. Refer to these policies as needed.

Academic Honesty

The academic honesty policy of Stockton University is strictly enforced for all activities. Cheating, plagiarism, and other infractions against academic integrity are not tolerated. Please familiarize yourself with the online policy. 

Acceptable Use of Technology

Authorized use of and access to the University's computing and communication facilities is intended and permitted solely to support the legitimate educational, administrative and mission-centered programs of the institution. Learn about proper use of Stockton’s technology resources and facilities.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Students seeking any accommodations for successful course completion are required to obtain documentation from the Learning Access Program and submit documentation to faculty.  Faculty are not permitted to authorize or offer accommodations for specific students without documentation from the Learning Access Program.

Stockton University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  In accordance with the ADA of 1990 as amended and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, students with a documented disability who need accommodations, are encouraged to register with the Learning Access Program (LAP). Registration for support services is strictly voluntary and on a confidential basis. Support services provided by LAP are designed to help students devise strategies for meeting the University’s educational demands and to foster independence, responsibility, and self-advocacy. The Learning Access Program is located on the Galloway campus in room J-204 or online at www.stockton.edu/LAP.  Please call 609-652-4988 or send an email to LAP@stockton.edu for more information. Once you receive an accommodation letter from LAP, please contact faculty to privately discuss your needs as soon as practical to ensure that reasonable accommodations are implemented.  Retroactive accommodations cannot be granted. Click here for more information.

All students require access to course materials to achieve course learning outcomes and success. Providing digital access via Blackboard promotes easy access for all students, including the Ally tools. For example, students may download accessible versions of course document files using Ally. Click here for a short video to learn about Ally.  In general, students using assistive technologies should have access to all course materials.  However, if students encounter any issues, it is recommended that you contact the course instructor for assistance.

Health Safety

Safety:  As indicated by the Campus Operations FAQ site, there are extensive safety protocols in place including enhanced cleaning procedures.

Mask Requirement: As indicated by the Campus Operations FAQ site, Masks are optional but recommended for of all students. Faculty may still require students to wear masks for course activities. Students may obtain masks at designated locations. Faculty may instruct students not complying with mask wearing to leave the classroom.  Accommodation requests are handled by the University’s Learning Access Program.

COVID Illness: Residential students experiencing COVID-related symptoms, will remain in the residence hall and non-residential students will not come to campus. Students should log onto the Stockton GoPortal, choose the “Student Life” tab, click the red “Stockton COVID-19 Reporting” button, and complete the form. After completing the form, students will be contacted by Student Health Services. The Dean of Students Office will assist with contacting faculty to make any necessary arrangements if you need to miss classes.   If you are diagnosed with COVID, please follow the instructions on the Student Assistance Resources page.  If COVID impacts your educational experience, it may be useful to be familiar with the following policies: 

View the Academic Calendar for the current semester including course drop and withdrawal dates.

Contingency Plans: The University monitors campus-wide health and safety conditions, including possible or confirmed COVID-19 cases. Decisions regarding potential contingency plans are made by appropriate administrative executives in accordance with public health guidelines.  Monitor current updates by checking the Campus Operations During COVID website. Based on decisions made, faculty will communicate specific plans for this course.  Should the plan involve use of computers and you do not own a computer, Stockton has a temporary device lending program for students who do not otherwise have access to a computer off campus. Students should contact the ITS Help Desk for more information (609-652-4309).

Continuity Planning

Emergency closings and course cancellations/modifications may occur for a variety of reasons including inclement weather, virus outbreaks, and other unforeseen events. If we have an emergency and cannot use our typical course communication methods, faculty will communicate via your Stockton email account. The email will contain instructions about continuing our learning in the emergency situation.