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STILLMANS COLLEGE College Catalog 2016-2019 www.stillman.edu 1-800-841-5722 1 Note: The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and Stillman College. While the college expects to operate in keeping with the provisions set out in this catalog, it reserves the right to change any provisions listed in this bulletin, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes. Information on changes will be circularized and kept available in the Registrar’s Office and/or each dean’s office. It is important that each student be aware of his or her individual responsibility to keep apprised of current policies and requirements. 2 STILLMANS COLLEGE College Catalog 2016-2019 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDARS .......................................................................................................... 7 GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 14 MISSION STATEMENT .................................................................................................................... 14 HISTORY ........................................................................................................................................ 14 THE CAMPUS ................................................................................................................................. 15 STUDENT SERVICES ............................................................................................................... 19 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................... 19 STUDENT LIFE ................................................................................................................................ 21 CAMPUS CHRISTIAN LIFE ................................................................................................................ 22 GENERAL REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................ 23 REPRESENTING THE COLLEGE ......................................................................................................... 23 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................................................................... 23 STUDENT EXPENSES .............................................................................................................. 25 BASIC CHARGES ............................................................................................................................. 25 Application Fee ................................................................................................................................. 26 Residence Hall Reservation Deposit (Non-Refundable) .................................................................. 27 Matriculation Fee ............................................................................................................................. 27 Payment Plan(s) ............................................................................................................................... 27 Refund Policy .................................................................................................................................... 28 FINANCIAL AID ............................................................................................................................... 28 General Information ...................................................................................................................... 28 Academic Scholarships ................................................................................................................... 29 Performing/AuXiliary Scholarships .............................................................................................. 35 Grants ............................................................................................................................................... 35 Loans ................................................................................................................................................. 36 Conditions of Financial Aid .............................................................................................................. 36 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ..................................................................................................... 36 ENTERING STILLMAN ..................................................................................................................... 36 First-Time Freshman Requirements ............................................................................................. 37 Previous Preparation Required ..................................................................................................... 37 Conditional Acceptance ................................................................................................................ 37 Scholastic Aptitude Test/American College Test ........................................................................ 37 International Students ..................................................................................................................... 38 Re-Admission .................................................................................................................................. 39 Admission by Examination ........................................................................................................... 39 Transfer Admissions ...................................................................................................................... 39 Early Admission for Superior High School Students .................................................................. 40 4 Admission as a Transient Student ................................................................................................. 40 Auditor ............................................................................................................................................ 40 CREDIT FROM NON-TRADITIONAL SOURCES .................................................................................. 40 Credit for Military Service ........................................................................................................... 41 College Level EXamination Program (CLEP) ..................................................................................... 41 Advanced Placement (AP) ................................................................................................................ 41 Credit for Prior Learning Experiences .......................................................................................... 42 THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM ............................................................................................................. 43 General Academic Information ........................................................................................................ 43 Majors and Minors ....................................................................................................................................... 43 General Education Requirements ................................................................................................................ 44 System of Numbering ................................................................................................................................... 45 The Semester System ................................................................................................................................... 45 Course Load Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 46 Classification of Students ............................................................................................................................. 46 Grading System ............................................................................................................................................ 46 Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards .................................................................................................. 47 College Withdrawal ...................................................................................................................................... 49 Policy Governing Withdrawals ..................................................................................................................... 49 Policy on Retaking Courses .......................................................................................................................... 49 Bankruptcy Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 50 Class Attendance Policy ................................................................................................................................ 50 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................................ 51 Sophomore Proficiency Examination ........................................................................................................... 52 The Senior Thesis ........................................................................................................................................