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24 Catalog 2013 - 2014 coloradomesa.edu/academics 2013-2014 Academic Calendar Summer Semester 2013 May 20 ...........................First day of classes for First (4-week) Session May 27 ...........................Memorial Day observance – NO CLASSES June 13 ..........................Final exams and last day of May session June 17 ..........................First day of classes for Second (4-week) and 7-week Sessions July 4 ...........................Independence Day Holiday – NO CLASSES July 11 ...........................Final exams and last day of June (4-week) Session July 15 ...........................First day of classes for Third (3-week) Session August 1 ........................Final examinations for Third (3-week) and 7-week Sessions August 1 ........................Summer Sessions end Fall Semester 2013 August 5 ........................ Residency petitions due to Tuition Classification Officer (Admissions Office) August 19 ......................First day of classes September 3 ..................Last day to add or drop a full semester class September 3 .................. Fall census – date after which credit hours are counted in COF attempted hours September 9 ..................Late Start session begins September 15 ................ Deadline for filing Intent to Graduate Form with Registrar’s Office for spring and summer graduates October 14-15 ...............Fall Break – NO CLASSES October 16 .................... Last day to withdraw from full semester classes with a grade of “W” October 16 ....................Second module classes begins October 28 ....................Priority registration for spring 2014 begins November 27-29 ...........Thanksgiving Holiday – NO CLASSES December 9-12 .............Final examinations December 12 .................Fall semester ends December 13 .................Commencement Spring Semester 2014 (including January Term) January 2 ....................... Residency petitions due to Tuition Classification Officer (Admissions Office) January 2-17 ..................January Term January 20 .....................Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – NO CLASSES January 21 .....................First day of classes February 5 .....................Last day to add or drop a full semester class February 5 ..................... Spring census – date after which credit hours are counted in COF attempted hours February 10 ...................Late Start session begins February 15 ................... Deadline for filing Intent to Graduate Form with Registrar’s Office for fall graduates March 17........................ Last day to withdraw from full semester classes with a grade of “W” March 17........................Second module classes begin March 24-28 ..................Spring Break – NO CLASSES March 31........................Priority registration for summer and fall 2014 begins May 12-15 .....................Final examinations May 15 ...........................Spring semester ends TBA..... ...........................Commencement Colorado Mesa University 2013-2014 Catalog If you need to request this information in an accessible format (Braille, digital, or large print) please contact the CMU Marketing Office at [email protected] or 970-248-1412. 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122 970.248.1020 / 800.982.6372 / coloradomesa.edu HEOA (Higher Education Opportunity Act) and Gainful Employment Institution Disclosure Information In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, information about Colorado Mesa University is available on the University’s website (http://www.coloradomesa.edu/ir/HEOADisclosures.html). Information disclosed includes program information, physical plant facilities, faculty information, financial aid and textbook information, as well as student- right-to-know information. In compliance with revisions to the Student Assistance General Provisions regulations-to improve disclosure of relevant information and to establish minimal measures for determining whether certain postsecondary educational programs lead to gainful employment in recognized occupations- information about gainful employment is also available on the University’s website at http://www.coloradomesa.edu/gainfulemployment/index.html Colorado Mesa University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. 3 General Policy Statement Colorado Mesa University is a Colorado Mesa University is committed comprehensive coeducational institution to providing admission or access to, operated under the governance of the or treatment or employment in, its Board of Trustees of Colorado Mesa educational endeavors, consonant with University. The programs, policies, applicable laws and without regard to statements, and procedures contained race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, in this catalog are subject to change age, national origin, veteran status, by the University without prior notice. marital status or sexual orientation. Colorado Mesa University reserves the right to, at any time, withdraw courses Inquiries may be made to the or modify the rules, calendar, curriculum, Affirmative Action Officer, Human graduation procedures, and any other Resources Office, Lowell Heiny Hall, requirements affecting students. While Room 237. the information contained in this Colorado Mesa University is a Drug-Free catalog is current and correct insofar as Workplace. All employees and students possible at the time of printing, students of the University agree to abide by the are advised to check with appropriate requirements in the Federal Drug-Free University officials and current program Workplace Act and the policies stated in sheets for up-to-date information. the brochure entitled Drug-Free Schools, This catalog is intended for the guidance Campuses and Workplaces Drug Use and of students and faculty but does not Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program. All constitute a guarantee that all courses employees and students are provided listed will actually be offered during any copies. particular academic year. Colorado Mesa As required by the Campus Security University reserves the right to withdraw Act, Colorado Mesa University publishes or add courses prior to the beginning campus safety policies and statistics of any semester or summer term. In annually. Copies of the annual report some programs, certain courses may are available at coloradomesa.edu/ be offered on an alternate-year basis or security/index.html. as determined by apparent demand. All program offerings are contingent upon adequate appropriations by the Colorado General Assembly. FERPA Policy Statement The Family Educational Rights and FERPA covers enrolled and former Privacy Act (FERPA) provides students students, including those who are who are enrolled in an institution of deceased. Students who are not postsecondary education the right accepted to Colorado Mesa University, to inspect, review, and challenge or if accepted, do not attend, have no their educational records. Colorado rights under FERPA. In addition, the Mesa University has the responsibility University will not release personally of maintaining and protecting the identifiable records of students to any confidentiality of students’ official individual, agency or organization educational records. Colorado Mesa without the prior written consent of the University also supervises the access to student, except as provided by FERPA. and/or release of educational records of For further information related to FERPA, its students. see the Registration section of this catalog. 4 How to Use This Catalog This catalog is designed to assist all types of students—those considering college for the first time, those thinking of transferring from a community college or four-year institution, and those already attending Colorado Mesa University—in choosing the program of study that best fits their aspirations and goals. In this catalog you’ll find admissions guidelines, financial aid information, and academic requirements so that you can make an educated decision about your future. In addition, the catalog describes aspects of student life at CMU and opportunities you’ll find for personal growth outside the classroom. If you’re thinking about applying UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION INFORMATION 15 to Colorado Mesa University, follow Undergraduate Admission Information these steps: Contact: Admissions Office, Colorado Mesa University, 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501-3122 Call toll free 800.982.6372 or 970.248.1875 Step 1: See page 15 for information on admission, registration, tuition, expenses, and financial aid. Step 2: Review the matrix beginning on page 11 to find programs of study that fall within your area of interest. 54 COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY | 2011-2012 CATALOG Step 3: See the Programs of Study section, Programs of Study Undergraduate High school students may apply as early Home-schooled students should as the completion of their junior year. provide a transcript evaluation form Admission Acceptance of registration by Colorado Mesa University and admission to any education program at the University does not constitute a beginning on page 56, for each program (available in the Admissions Office) or contract or warranty that the University will continue to offer the program in which a student is enrolled. The University expressly reserves Procedures for 2. Submit the appropriate supporting an outline of all courses taken at the the right to change, phase out or discontinue any program. The listing of courses contained in any University