2016–17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 1 Graduate Programs Introduction........................................................ 2 »» Profile.....................................................2 »» History...................................................2 »» Mission..................................................2 »» Accreditation.........................................2 »» Distinctives............................................3 »» Diversity Statement................................3 »» Campus Setting.....................................3 University Student Services............................... 4 »» Career Services.....................................4 »» Counseling Services..............................4 »» Health Care and Medical Services........4 Ministry Opportunities........................................ 4 »» Chapel...................................................4 »» Church Relations...................................4 »» Discipleship Ministries...........................5 »» Global Outreach — Local......................5 »» Global Outreach — International...........5 Student Life........................................................ 5 »» Spiritual Emphasis.................................5 »» Community Covenant............................5 »» Intercollegiate Athletics.........................5 »» Campus Recreation...............................6 Student Life Programs....................................... 6 »» Leadership Opportunities. ....................6 Graduate Admissions........................................ 6 »» Admission Criteria.................................6 »» Graduate Admission Decisions.............6 »» Deadlines and Notifications..................7 »» International Applicants. .......................7 »» Transcript and Standardized Test Policy.7 Academic Information........................................ 7 »» Academic Advising...............................7 »» Registration Process. ............................8 »» Classification of Students......................8 »» Drop/Add Policy....................................8 »» Continuation As an Active Student........8 »» Withdrawal Policy..................................9 »» Grading System.....................................9 »» Grade Points and Point Averages.........9 »» Grade Appeal Process..........................9 »» Petitions and Student Complaints.........9 »» Probation and Suspension Policies.....10 »» Attendance..........................................10 »» Course Load........................................10 »» Repeating Courses..............................10 »» Independent Study..............................10 »» Transfer Credits...................................10 »» Transient Study....................................11 »» Undergraduates in Graduate Courses.11 »» Graduation Requirements...................11 »» Application for Graduation..................11 »» Controlling Catalog..............................11 »» Student Responsibility.........................11 »» Academic Integrity..............................11 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act..... 12 Financial Information........................................ 12 »» University Financial Operating Policy..12 »» Financial Registration Policy...............12 »» Making Payment..................................12 »» Invoices and Statements Online..........12 »» Payment Penalties...............................12 »» Interest Rates. .....................................12 »» Financial Aid........................................12 »» Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance.......................13 »» Withdrawal Refunds............................13 »» Tuition Refund Schedule. ....................13 »» Federal Refund....................................13 »» Federal Refund Policy for Stafford Loans...................................................14 Campus Services............................................. 14 »» Summer Housing Information..............14 »» Library.................................................14 »» Information Technology.......................14 »» Computer Help....................................15 »» Email....................................................15 »» Recreation Center. ..............................15 »» Food Services......................................15 »» Campus Safety....................................15
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