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class="views-field views-field-field-categories-title"><div class="field-content noprint"><!--<span style="font-size:.4em;letter-spacing:1.4;">BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY</span><br /> -->Student Handbook<br><span style="font-size:.8em;">2024-2025</span></div></div><style type="text/css">.printonly{ display: none; } @media print{ .printonly{ display: inline !important; font-size: 3em; color: #1E1E1E; } .noprint{ display: none !important; } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px){ .printonly{ display: block !important; font-size: 1.5em; color: #1E1E1E; padding: .5em 0em 1em 0em !important; } .noprint{ display: none !important; } } </style></div> </div> </div> <div data-drupal-messages-fallback class="hidden"></div> </aside> </div> <div id="main-wrapper" class="layout-main-wrapper clearfix"> <div id="main" class="container"> <div class="row row-offcanvas row-offcanvas-left clearfix"> <main class="main-content col" id="content" role="main"> <section class="section"> <a id="main-content" 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Where<em> every day is a great day to be a Bear</em>! As the Vice President for Student Life, it is my pleasure to introduce you to the 2024-2025 Student Handbook. Whether you are new to BSU or a returning student, this guide is an essential resource to help you navigate your rights and responsibilities within our university community. We are thrilled that you have chosen BSU to further your educational journey, and we are committed to supporting your growth both academically and personally.</p><p>At Bridgewater, we uphold <a href="https://www.bridgew.edu/bsuvalues">values </a>that emphasize inclusivity, integrity, and a deep respect for one another. These principles guide our actions and decisions as we work together to create a campus environment where all students can thrive and succeed. This handbook has been designed with those values in mind, serving as a cornerstone of your BSU experience. I encourage you to familiarize yourself with its contents, as it will empower you to fully engage in the enriching university life while understanding your role in upholding the community standards that make BSU exceptional.</p><p>Go Bears!</p><p><span>Dr. Lucy Shaffer Croft</span><br><span>Vice President, Student Life</span><br><span>Bridgewater State University</span></p><p><em>Bridgewater State University reserves the right to amend, change or update any information, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and the Code of Conduct. If changes are made to the Student Handbook during the academic year, attempts to notify students will be made via “Student Announcements”. New or revised policies and procedures can easily be referred to within the Addenda of the Student Handbook. A copy of this handbook is available in the Division for Student Life central office. 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