2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog

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