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QUEENS COLLEGE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES STUDENT HANDBOOK (SPRING 2014) Table of Contents REGISTRATION AND PRE-REGISTRATION PROCEDURES 3 Newly Admitted Students 3 Continuing Students 3 ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT 4 CERTIFICATES and CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 4 RECOMMENDED COURSE LOAD 4 ATTENDANCE 5 SYLLABI 5 GRADES AND INCOMPLETES 5 WITHDRAWALS FROM COURSES 6 WITHDRAWAL/RE-ENTRY 7 INDEPENDENT STUDY 7 INTERNSHIPS 9 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 9 STAYING IN TOUCH 10 Access to Queens College Accounts 10 GLISANN and GSLISJOBLIST 10 HEALTH ISSUES 11 OFFICE OF SPECIAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 12 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS OFFICE 12 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY 12 WRITING/SPEAKING AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL CONCERNS 13 SCHOLASTIC STANDARDS 14 TRANSFER CREDITS 14 FINANCIAL AID 14 ACADEMIC RESOURCES 15 Library Facilities 15 Computer Resources 15 GSLIS Computer Labs Acceptable Use Policy 16 Proxy Accounts 17 GRADUATION AND BEYOND 17 MAINTENANCE OF MATRICULATION 17 STUDENT AWARDS 18 HONOR SOCIETY 18 PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE SOCIETIES/ASSOCIATIONS 18 CAREER INFORMATION 18 CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 19 FURTHER INFORMATION 19 HOW TO GET TO QUEENS COLLEGE 20 By Car 20 By Public Transportation 20 Bus Lines 20 QUEENS COLLEGE CAMPUS MAP 21 Welcome to the Queens College Graduate School of Library and Information Studies (GSLIS). In this booklet, the GSLIS will try to anticipate concerns you may have and provide guidance to facilitate your journey towards the Master of Library Science degree. Please note that we have made every effort to provide you with current information. However, it should be noted that information contained within this handbook is subject to change. Therefore, it is important to keep abreast of School email messages and listserv information which will assist in communicating any changes and/or updates