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Academic Catalog VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY RRIICCHHMMOONNDD,, VVIIRRGGIINNIIAA 2020 - 2022 CATALOG i VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY Founded in 1865 Richmond, Virginia 2020- 2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog Rights reserved - - - Virginia Union University (VUU) reserves the right to change the information, regulations, requirements, and procedures announced in this catalog. VUU does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. We value a learning community in which all members feel secure physically and intellectually. ii ALMA MATER Union, we’ll e’re revere the cause for which you stand; Union! Majestic light, send rays throughout the land; Thy hallowed grounds and dear old walls, May they forever be, Dear Union, we still love thee; Thy hallowed grounds and dear old walls, May they forever be, Dear Union, we still love thee. O, for the happy hours we spend On that cherished and sacred hill; Our ‘Dream of joy’ to us attends, With truth and virtue to instill; Thoughts of by-gone days at thy shrine Fill my raptured soul with ecstasy, Alma Mater, my praises are Thine! You are God’s gift to humanity. Union, we’ll e’re revere the cause for which you stand; Union! Majestic light, send rays throughout the land; Thy hallowed grounds and dear old walls, May they forever be, Dear Union, we still love thee; Thy hallowed grounds and dear old walls, May they forever be, Dear Union, we still love thee. William H. Yancey Class of 1933 1 A SPECIAL GREETING FROM THE PRESIDENT! Welcome to Virginia Union University! I invite you to explore our broad array of outstanding academic programs, which prepare you for a lifetime of personal discovery and professional achievement. Across our five (5) schools, undergraduate and graduate students can choose from more than 40 majors and concentrations, from Criminology/Criminal Justice to Social Work, from Visual Arts (Music or Theatre) to Entrepreneur Management, from Cybersecurity to Secondary Education, and much more. For 154 years, Virginia Union University has offered an outstanding education and developed leaders who shine in the workforce, in their communities, and throughout the world. Our “Quest for the Best” begins with our students. Your success is proof of the strength and greatness of our university. I am honored to welcome you to the 2019-2020 academic year and excited to see what each of you will accomplish. This catalog is designed to be a road map to your academic success at VUU. It will lead you through our programs of study and offers details about every course available. It is to be used as a guide as you make decisions under consultation with your academic advisor. Our faculty and staff will give you their full support and attention because they pride themselves on the close and personal connections they form with students. Everyone in the VUU community strives to promote the highest levels of academic achievement. As you explore our university, please let us know how we can help. Your success is our success, and we look forward to learning about your many future accomplishments. I am happy you have chosen VUU to guide you towards success in the future. I encourage you to stay focused, study hard, and experience “The Power of a Limitless Future” that can only be offered at Virginia Union University. Hakim J. Lucas, Ph.D. President and CEO 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ALMA MATER .................................................................................................................................................... 1 A SPECIAL GREETING FROM THE PRESIDENT! ..................................................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 3 VISION STATEMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 5 MISSION STATEMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 5 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES ................................................................................................................................ 5 ACCREDITATION OF THE UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................... 6 VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY .................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................................................................ 7 HISTORY OF VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................... 8 VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS ........................................................................................... 9 BOARD OF TRUSTEES .................................................................................................................................... 10 BUSINESS AFFAIRS .......................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 11 OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR ................................................................................... 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FERPA Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 41 VETERAN & MILITARY SERVICES ............................................................................................................................ 42 FINANCIAL AID ................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Grants ............................................................................................................................................................ 14 Loans ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 TUITION & FEES REFERENCE GUIDE ....................................................................................................................... 19 RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING ......................................................................................................................................... 21 UNIVERSITY POLICE ............................................................................................................................................................ 22 DIVISION OF CORPORATE AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS........................................................................ 23 OFFICE OF ASSESSMENT, ACCREDITATION, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ................................. 23 ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................ 31 MAJORS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 31 L. DOUGLAS WILDER LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER ....................................... 43 ACADEMIC PROGRAM UNITS ..................................................................................................................... 45 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ................................................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. GENERAL EDUCATION: STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ............................................................................................... 64 GENERAL EDUCATION CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................... 65 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ……………………………………………………………………………….. 48 COUNSELING SERVICES ...................................................................................................................................................... 24 STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP ............................................................................................................................ 25 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................ 25 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES .............................................................................................................................................. 26 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................. 28 STUDENT INTEGRITY AND CONDUCT ................................................................................................................................. 30 3 STUDENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ................................................................................................................................ 30 UPWARD BOUND .............................................................................................................. 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