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RUL E S AND REGULAT I ONS
Purchasing and drinking alcohol in the U.S. is
illegal before the age of 21. Driving a vehicle
under the influence of alcohol is a crime. There
can be penalties of thousands of dollars, a 90-day
license suspension or 30 days in jail.
Smoking in the United States also has restrictions.
Many public buildings and restaurants are
“smoke free,” meaning that students cannot
smoke in any part of the building. Green River is a
tobacco-free campus.
Class expectations are described in the course
syllabus, which instructors usually hand out on
the first day of class. It is very important that
students read and understand the class syllabus.
The syllabus includes information about grades,
attendance expectations, and what is required
for success in the class. All instructors set their
own point scale for awarding grades. It is wise to
keep the syllabus and graded tests and papers
that the instructor returns, even after completing
the class. The information may be useful in the
future. International students should talk to
their instructors regarding any difficulties they
have with the class material, such as homework,
lectures, exams and textbooks.
Remember that cell phones and other electronic
devices need to be turned off in the classroom.
Each instructor has individual attendance rules.
Those who do not attend class during the first
three class meetings may be dropped from the
class. In order to learn the required materials
to pass exams and receive a passing grade,
students must study and attend class regularly.
Instructors are eager to help their students.
Students should find time to communicate with
their instructors if they have any concerns.
Plagiarism is copying the work of another student
or copying from a book without identifying the
source. It is a serious academic violation, and in
some cases, a crime. It may lead to failure of the
course and possible dismissal from the class or
from the college.
Behavior that is disruptive is not allowed. Alcohol
or illegal drug consumption is not permitted on
any of our campuses.
SAF E TY
The Auburn area is considered safe and secure.
However, there are some precautions one may
take to avoid dangerous and risky situations:
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Don’t visibly carry a large amount of cash
or valuables, such as cameras, laptops and
jewelry
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When going out at night, travel in groups
rather than alone
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Don’t leave a party without a friend or with a
stranger
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Don’t drink alcohol with someone you don’t
know Don’t drink alcohol if you are under the
age of 21
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Tell your host family or friends where you are
going and when you expect to return
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Never leave personal items unattended
anywhere on campus
Call 911 for fire, police and ambulance in any
emergency where there is a life-threatening
situation. From a pay phone, 911 is free.
Campus Safety provides 24-hour service on the
main campus and a Campus Safety ride program.
T E L EPHONE S ERV I CE
Domestic telephone companies provide local
telephone services and long distance companies
provide national and international services.
Students must arrange their own local and
long-distance service, unless they are living in
the Campus Corner Apartments, which provides
a local phone plan. For local telephone service
contact Qwest at (800) 860-1020.
Students who share long distance service with
roommates should ensure everyone understands
how the bill is to be paid.
Calling cards come in two types:
the first acts like
a credit card, and bills are sent each month for all
calls made with this card. The other is a pre-paid
calling card and may be purchased at the Paper
Tree on campus, at stores such as Target, Kmart
and Wal-Mart and at local post offices. These
cards come in various amounts ($5, $10, $25, and
so on). In either case, make sure the rates or cost
per minute of the card is understood.
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