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2018-2019 CATALOG EUREKA COLLEGE 300 East College Avenue Eureka, Illinois 61530-1500 www.eureka.edu Office of Admissions: 888.4-EUREKA 309.467.6350 [email protected] This Catalog provides general information only and does not constitute a contract or any form of agreement between Eureka College and any person(s). The programs, policies and regulations contained herein are subject to addition, modification and/or deletion without prior notice and the College specifically reserves the right to make whatever changes, which Eureka College in its sole discretion may deem appropriate at any time. The College policy is, however, to attempt to notify those affected by changes which are planned in advance, in order to foster possible adjustment without undue inconvenience. Toward this end, the College generally attempts to limit substantial changes to those made effective at the beginning of an academic year. Students and others interested in such matters are encouraged to consult their faculty advisors or appropriate College officers as to specific contents of this Catalog, including particular degree requirements. The faculty and staff of Eureka College do not stand in loco parentis (in the place of a parent) to its students. We accept the state and federal policy that the women and men who attend Eureka are fully functioning adults. Within our tradition and framework, we will continue to provide a caring environment in all areas of academic and social life. Eureka College follows all procedures as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). In keeping with its mission of "concern for a better world ... implemented in an educational community dedicated to the welfare of humanity," and with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) call for "a society which proclaims and honors the rights of all persons," no one shall be denied admission to any College course or program, nor denied housing, employment or promotion, nor the opportunity to study or work at Eureka College because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, military status, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, genetic information, citizenship, or order of protection status, in accordance with applicable law. Any questions regarding discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at [email protected]. All other concerns regarding discrimination should be directed to the Provost's Office. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................... 1 ACADEMIC CALENDAR .................................................................................................. 9 Fall Semester 2018 ................................................................................................... 9 Spring Semester 2019 ............................................................................................... 9 Summer Session 2019 ............................................................................................. 10 THE SPIRIT OF EUREKA COLLEGE ..................................................................................11 VISION ........................................................................................................................... 11 MISSION ........................................................................................................................ 11 OUR HISTORY .................................................................................................................. 11 LOCATION ....................................................................................................................... 11 CORE VALUES .................................................................................................................. 12 OUR GOALS .................................................................................................................... 13 ACADEMIC LIFE ................................................................................................................ 14 The Faculty ............................................................................................................. 14 ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS .................................................................................... 15 UNIQUELY EUREKA ADVANTAGE .................................................................................16 FOUR YEAR GRADUATION .................................................................................................. 16 TUITION FREEZE ............................................................................................................... 16 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING GRANT ......................................................................................... 17 ADMISSION TO EUREKA COLLEGE ................................................................................18 APPLICATION PROCESS ...................................................................................................... 18 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION .................................................................................................. 18 First-Year Students ................................................................................................. 19 Transfer Students ................................................................................................... 19 International Students ............................................................................................ 21 Degree Completion Students .................................................................................. 22 Unclassified Students .............................................................................................. 23 Senior Citizen Students ........................................................................................... 23 Readmitted Students .............................................................................................. 24 ADMISSION STATUS .......................................................................................................... 24 Deposits .................................................................................................................. 24 Denial ..................................................................................................................... 24 Appeals ................................................................................................................... 24 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXPENSES/BUSINESS OVERVIEW .................................................................................25 FINANCIAL COSTS ............................................................................................................. 25 Overview for Incoming 2018-2019 Students .......................................................... 25 Tuition..................................................................................................................... 25 Board ...................................................................................................................... 25 Room ...................................................................................................................... 26 Dispute of Charges ................................................................................................. 27 Other General Charges ........................................................................................... 27 Insurance ................................................................................................................ 28 CIC TUITION EXCHANGE PROGRAM ..................................................................................... 29 PAYMENT ....................................................................................................................... 29 Payment Options .................................................................................................... 29 Payment Methods .................................................................................................. 30 FINANCE CHARGES ........................................................................................................... 30 REFUND CALCULATION/POLICY (EXIT OR WITHDRAWAL) ......................................................... 30 Withdrawal Refund Policy of Institutional Charges ................................................ 31 Official Withdrawal ................................................................................................ 31 Unofficial Withdrawal ............................................................................................ 32 1098-T IRS TUITION STATEMENT ....................................................................................... 32 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID ............................................................................33 APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE ................................................................................................ 33 EUREKA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND AWARDS ........................................................ 33 FIRST YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS ................................................................................................. 34 Academic Merit Based Scholarship: Eureka Scholars Scholarship .......................... 34 Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program ................................................................