Student and Academic Handbook

Student and Academic Handbook

Honor Code

Enrollment at SAIS requires each student to conduct all activities in accordance with the rules and spirit of the school’s Honor Code and Academic Integrity Policy listed in The Red Book: SAIS Student and Academic Handbook. Students are required to be truthful and exercise integrity and honesty in all of their academic endeavors. This applies to all activities where students present information as their own, including written papers, examinations, oral presentations and materials submitted to potential employers or other educational institutions. By the act of registering at SAIS, each student automatically becomes a participant in the honor system. In addition, students accept a statement during registration acknowledging that they have read and understand the Honor Code obligations. Violations of the Honor Code and Academic Integrity Policy may result in a failing grade on the exam or course, suspension or expulsion.  

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is presenting or using someone else’s ideas, words, or work as your own without giving appropriate credit to that person. Whether intentional or unintentional, plagiarism is a violation of the SAIS Honor code, to which all students are bound in all academic pursuits. Violations of the Honor Code can result in significant sanction, including grade reduction, course failure, and in severe cases, academic dismissal. 

Johns Hopkins offers a self-paced online course that will help students learn key skills for avoiding plagiarism. It contains a series of brief pretests, interactive modules, and a final post-test to check your knowledge. We encourage you to enroll at the following link: Avoiding Plagiarism Online Course

Students with Disabilities - Accommodations and Accessibility

Johns Hopkins University values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing welcoming, equitable, and accessible educational experiences for all students. Students with disabilities (including those with psychological conditions, medical conditions and temporary disabilities) can request accommodations for this course by providing an Accommodation Letter issued by Student Disability Services (SDS). Please request accommodations for this course as early as possible to provide time for effective communication and arrangements.

For further information or to start the process of requesting accommodations, please contact Student Disability Services at SAISDisability@jhu.edu. 

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all class meetings of their enrolled courses with the exception of fully online asynchronous courses, where synchronous live meetings may be optional. In the case that a student is unable to attend a required class meeting, the student should notify the faculty member in advance. Notifying a faculty member prior to an absence is a minimum courtesy and does not absolve the student of any negative consequences or grade deductions from missing a class, assignment, due date, or exam. Students should consult the syllabus and instructor for specific course attendance policies.

In the case that a student must miss a class due to an outside extenuating circumstance, such as a medical issue, the student must contact the Office of Student Life. The student may be asked to provide documentation concerning the reason for the absence. A prolonged absence may necessitate a student’s withdrawal from a course or courses. Absences related to religious observances will be handled according to the appropriate guidelines.

Students who do not attend courses during the first two weeks of the semester may be required to defer enrollment to a future term or take a leave of absence.

Students may not attend a course for which they are not registered, either for-credit or as an approved auditor. 

Johns Hopkins Student Assistance Program

The Johns Hopkins Student Assistance Program (JHSAP) is a professional counseling service that assists enrolled students at the Washington, DC campus with managing problems of daily living, such as stress, relationships and other demands that might affect their emotional well-being. JHSAP is a confidential resource that can help identify stressful situations and problems and support students in addressing them. JHSAP services focus on problem solving through short-term counseling. The program is fully sponsored by the university and provided to the student at no cost. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit the JHSAP website or call 866.764.2317. Students at SAIS Europe should contact the Director of Student Affairs for services available at that campus.

Netiquette Guidelines for Online Courses

For online course "Netiquette" guidelines, please click here.

Title IX

The Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures (“SMPP”) apply to cases of sexual misconduct, which includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. Complaints of sexual misconduct are processed pursuant to The Johns Hopkins University Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures. Questions regarding this Policy and these Procedures and any questions concerning Title IX should be referred to the University's Title IX Coordinator. Telephone: 410.516.8075, TTY: Dial 711, email titleixcoordinator@jhu.edu.

Student Code of Conduct

Becoming a member of the Johns Hopkins University community is an honor and privilege. Acceptance of membership in the University community carries with it an obligation on the part of each individual to respect the rights of others, to protect the University as a forum for the free expression of ideas, and to obey the law. Students are required to know and abide by the University Student Conduct Code. It is important that you take a few minutes to read, review and know the Code before arriving on campus as your academic success is enhanced when you are member of a respectful, safe, and healthy community.

Complaints asserting Conduct Code violations may be initiated by: (1) The Assistant Dean for Students Affairs or designee; (2) a student; or (3) a member of the faculty or staff. The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs or designee has responsibility for administering matters initiated under the Conduct Code.

We urge individuals who have experienced or witnessed incidents that may violate this code to report them to campus security, the appropriate Director of Student Life or the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. The university will not permit retaliation against anyone who in good faith brings a complaint or serves as a witness in the investigation of a complaint.

Guidelines for Recording Class Meetings

Faculty often record class meetings with students in attendance to make them available for review afterwards or for students who were not able to attend. The choice to record a meeting is a decision made by the instructor. Likewise, the choice to identifiably participate in a recorded meeting is a decision made by the student because these recordings are subject to the Johns Hopkins Intellectual Property Policy.

Class meetings recorded by the instructor may be shared with students in the class for educational purposes related to this class. Students are not permitted to copy or share the recordings, transcripts, and/or chat logs with others outside of the class.

Read the complete policy at Guidelines for Recording Class Meetings.