Student Support

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  The Dean of Students will notify instructors if:

  Your absence is the result of hospitalization, physical and mental health issues, personal crisis or an emergency family concern. Documentation related to your absence must be submitted to the Dean of Students and will be verified prior to notification.

  More about absence notification.

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  EMU policy provides you an opportunity to withdraw after the official deadline from individual class or the entire semester/term, if you have extenuating circumstances of recent occurrence that clearly prevent you from completing the course or courses in question. If you would like to petition for a late withdrawal, you may do so using the late withdrawal/tuition appeal request form and dropping it off at the Office of Records and Registration drop box in the hallway directly outside of 303 Pierce Hall. You must provide evidence of extenuating circumstances and withdrawals are not automatic.

  Get more information about the late withdrawal policy.

• Student Death Notice Expand dropdown

  A student death is a heartfelt event – for family and friends of the deceased and for members of the University community. In dealing with a student’s death, the University faces the challenges of coping with the loss, making the best possible sense of the event, contacting and attending to the family, and more.

  More about student death notice.

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  Policies and Processes

  We strive to make your experience at Eastern safe, enjoyable, and welcoming to all students. You play a part in the Eastern experience as well. Contribute to making Eastern a great community by staying up to date with our policies and procedures. 

  If you would like to let us know about an incident, please visit our reporting an incident page. 

  Code of Community Responsibility

  The Code of Community Responsibility and the accompanying disciplinary processes sets forth standards and expectations of behaviors applicable to all Eastern Michigan University students 

  View the Code of Community Responsibility

  Medical Amnesty 

  The Medical Amnesty is designed to eliminate any barriers from seeking medical assistance related to drug and alcohol use. Review the expectations that need to be met to utilize this amnesty. Note: if you use a Medical Amnesty, you will be called in for a meeting with the Office of Wellness and Community Responsibility 

  View the Medical Amnesty

  University Course Policies

  Academic and University Course Policies outlines university guidelines, policies, and procedures related to the classroom. This includes but is not limited to, misconduct, academic standing, classes and attendance, and withdrawing or dropping from a class. 

  View the Academic and University Course Policies.

  Current Student Handbook

  The Eastern Michigan University Student Handbook contains information for students about available university services, university policies and procedures, and helpful information to aid in student success

  View the Current Student Handbook. 

  EMU Policy on Notification to Parents of Drug and Alcohol Violations

  The EMU Policy on Notification to Parents of Drug and Alcohol Violations informs students if under 21, their parents may be notified of drug and alcohol violations 

  View the EMU Policy on Notification to Parents of Drug and Alcohol Violations. 

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