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About This Catalog
The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. While the provisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated, Southern Polytechnic State University reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation and various fees and charges without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of such changes. Information on changes will be available in the offices of the Records and major academic departments. It is especially important that each student note that it is his or her responsibility to keep himself or herself apprised of current graduation requirements for his or her particular degree program.

Southern Polytechnic State University is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Student Rules and Regulations
The rules and regulations for Southern Polytechnic State University students are comprised of the catalog sections on Academic Regulations and Student Life Regulations. These regulations are intended to set forth the requirements of the faculty to the end that a large student body may live and work together harmoniously with a minimum of friction and misunderstanding. Each student is expected to be familiar with these catalog sections. The student is also expected to be a law-abiding citizen and to obey the laws of the City of Marietta, Cobb County, the State of Georgia, and the United States.

Responsibility for Notices
Students are expected to be aware of the contents of all general notices including those appearing on official campus bulletin boards and in the official school newspaper.

Campus Safety and University Police
Southern Polytechnic is committed to a safe, healthy environment in which our students, faculty and staff can grow professionally and personally. The University promotes strong safety policies and prompt reporting and investigation of any actions or events that would harm the well being of any student, employee or faculty member.

The University Police employs police officers that comply with certification, training and all other requirements of the Peace Officers Standards and Training Council of Georgia. Our officers have arrest powers on Southern Polytechnic property, which is under the control of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and on any public or private property within five hundreds yards of property under the control of the Board of Regents.

Our officers conduct preventive patrols on campus including the residence halls; are responsible for the security of university-owned property; investigate reported crimes at the university; conduct educational programs and workshops to promote personal safety; and actively work to prevent and detect crime throughout the Southern Polytechnic campus. Our department complies with The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. Our disclosure report can be found on the police department web page at http://police.spsu.edu.

Visitors to the Campus
Southern Polytechnic State University welcomes visitors to the campus at any time. Classes are held six days a week, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. and Saturday, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Administrative offices are open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Records Office is open until 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Applicants and other persons interested in obtaining information about Southern Polytechnic State University's programs are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office regarding appointments.