TAMIU Student Handbook 2019-2020

Page 11 of 86 supplemented with active crawl notifications, on-campus digital signage, classroom notifications and a mass public address system on campus. TAMIU will notify the campus community when it learns of a threat or situation that may pose an imminent danger to the community. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to register annually for the DustyALRT Emergency Notification System at http://dustyalrt.tamiu.edu. Please note that you will need to renew your registration for DustyALRT on an annual basis and will be notified when your renewal is due. Section 3.05 Identification Cards The TAMIU OneCard is the official identification card for students of TAMIU. The OneCard allows access to services, the Sue and Radcliffe Kiliam Library, computer labs, recreation center, other academic resources and University athletic events. The OneCard has a declining balance option called Dusty Dollars. Dusty Dollars are a convenient, cashless way to pay for goods or services on campus including in the campus bookstore and food service venues. You may obtain your OneCard at Campus Card Services located at the Senator Judith Zaffirini Success Student Center, room 131 or call 956.326.2877. For more information, please visit www.tamiu.edu/onecard . Section 3.06 Financial Obligations Students are expected to pay all financial obligations to the University when due. Failure to pay such obligations may result in transcript, final grade, registration holds or dropped classes. Financial obligations include, but are not limited to, returned checks, returned check charges, lost or damaged library book charges, loss of or damage to instructional material or equipment, book loans, emergency loans, tuition and fees, installment loans, parking violations, and/or housing charges. Delinquent accounts are sent to a collection agency, and collection fees are an additional charge incurred by the student. Section 3.07 Attendance Policy A vital part of every student’s education is regular attendance of class meetings. Every faculty member keeps a current attendance record on all students. Absences may affect the quality of a student’s work and grades. To learn more about the Attendance Rule and specific excused absences, read Appendix A.