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GRADUATE BULLETIN 2020-21 ACCREDITATIONS AFFILIATIONS The statements in this Bulletin are for information Accreditation Council for Business Schools Argentina only and do not constitute a Contract between and Programs Aden Business School the student and Saint Vincent College. The College reserves the right to change any policy, requirement, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia China course offering, or fee; and also reserves the right Educational Programs Beijing Normal University to exclude students whose conduct or academic Pennsylvania Department of Education East China Normal University standing is deemed by the College not to be in accord Middle States Commission on Higher Education Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China with the requirements set forth in this Bulletin. Sanda University APPROVALS Shandong University Saint Vincent College subscribes to a policy of equal American Chemical Society Shanghai University of Electric Power opportunity. In so doing, Saint Vincent does not Shanghai University of Finance and Economics discriminate against any individual on the basis Southwestern University of Finance and Economics MEMBERSHIPS of race, color, sex, religion, age, veteran status, Wuhan University American Association of Collegiate Registrars ethnic origin, or handicap in any of its programs, and Admissions Officers France activities, or employment decisions. The Director of American Student Government Association (ASGA) Ircom-Institu Albert Le Grand Human Resources, Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Georgia Pennsylvania 15650-2690 is the officer with Association of Governing Boards of Universities International Black Sea University, Georgia responsibility for overseeing the implementation and Colleges of this equal opportunity policy and the affirmative Association of Higher Education Parent/Family Netherlands action plan. Program Professionals (AHEPPP) Erasmus University College Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Hanzehogeschool Groningen/Hanze University This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll of Pennsylvania of Applied Sciences, Groningen nonimmigrant alien students. Association for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges Spain and Universities (ASACCU) Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain C-Cue, Inc. (Consortium for Computing in Undergraduate Education, Inc.) Taiwan College Board Fu-Jen Catholic University Cooperative Education Association of Pennsylvania United States Council for the Advancement and Support of Butler County Community College Education (CASE) Council of Independent Colleges Chatham University Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland Duquesne University Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Regional Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Chamber of Commerce Lake Erie College, School of Dental Medicine Laurel Highlands, Inc. Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Saint Vincent College is accredited by Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine the Middle States Commission on Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges Pennsylvania State University Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, of Business Administration Robert Morris University 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Middle States Association of Collegiate Registrars Seton Hill University 267-284-5000, [email protected]. The and Officers of Admissions The Catholic University of America Commission on Higher Education Association of International Educators (NAFSA) University of Pittsburgh is an institutional accrediting agency National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) Westmoreland County Community College recognized by the U.S. Secretary National Association of College Admissions Counselors of Education and the Commission National Association of College and University on Recognition of Postsecondary Business Officers Accreditation National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities FOR INFORMATION about graduate National Association of Student Financial Aid admission, contact: Administrators Office of Graduate and National Catholic Educational Association Continuing Education National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Saint Vincent College Pennsylvania Association of College Admissions 300 Fraser Purchase Road Counselors Latrobe, PA 15650-2690 Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Phone 724-805-2933 Administrators e-mail: [email protected] Pennsylvania Association of Colleges for homepage: http://www.stvincent.edu/ Teacher Education academics/graduate-programs 2020-2021 GRADUATE PROGRAMS CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2020 SPRING SEMESTER 2021 DNAP AND 15-WEEK GRADUATE PROGRAM DNAP AND 15-WEEK GRADUATE PROGRAM Jan. 25 Graduate term begins Aug. 17 Graduate term begins Feb. 1 Last day to add 15-week graduate program courses Aug. 25 Last day to add 15-week graduate program courses Feb. 8 Last day to drop 15-week graduate program courses without Aug. 31 Last day to drop 15-week graduate program courses without permanent record permanent record Feb. 8 Last day for withdrawal with 95% refund Aug. 31 Last day for withdrawal with 95% refund Feb. 9-April 16 Withdrawal from 15-week graduate program courses receive W Sept. 1 – Nov. 6 Withdrawal from 15-week graduate program courses receive W Feb. 23 Last day for withdrawal with 40% refund; after this date, no refund Sept. 15 Last day for withdrawal with 40% refund; after this date, no refund April 19 Withdrawal from 15-week graduate program courses receive WF Nov. 9 Withdrawal from 15-week graduate program courses receive WF 1ST 7-WEEK GRADUATE PROGRAM (1/25/21 THROUGH 3/12/21) 1ST 7-WEEK GRADUATE PROGRAM (8/17/20 THROUGH 10/2/20) Jan. 25 First 7-week graduate term begins Aug. 17 First 7-week graduate term begins Feb. 1 Last day to add or drop first 7-week graduate term courses without Aug. 25 Last day to add or drop first 7-week graduate term courses without permanent record permanent record Feb. 2-8 Withdrawal from first 7-week graduate term courses receive W Aug. 26-31 Withdrawal from first 7-week graduate term courses receive W Feb. 8 Last day for withdrawal with 95% refund Aug. 31 Last day for withdrawal with 95% refund Feb. 9 Withdrawal from first 7-week graduate term courses receive WF Sept. 1 Withdrawal from first 7-week graduate term courses receive WF Feb. 23 Last day for withdrawal with 40% refund; after this date, no refund Sept. 15 Last day for withdrawal with 40% refund; after this date, no refund 2ND 7-WEEK GRADUATE PROGRAM (3/15/21 THROUGH 5/6/21) 2ND 7-WEEK GRADUATE PROGRAM (10/5/20 THROUGH 12/4/20) March 15 Second 7-week graduate term begins Oct. 5 Second 7-week graduate term begins March 22 Last day to add or drop second 7-week graduate term courses without Oct. 13 Last day to add or drop 2nd 7-week graduate term courses without permanent record permanent record March 23-29 Withdrawal from second 7-week graduate term courses receive W Oct. 14-20 Withdrawal from second 7-week graduate term courses receive W March 29 Last day for withdrawal with 95% refund Oct. 20 Last day for withdrawal with 95% refund March 30 Withdrawal from second 7-week graduate term courses receive WF Oct. 21 Withdrawal from second 7-week graduate term courses receive WF April 13 Last day for withdrawal with 40% refund; after this date, no refund Nov. 4 Last day for withdrawal with 40% refund; after this date, no refund IMPORTANT COMMON DATES TO ALL GRADUATE PROGRAMS IMPORTANT COMMON DATES TO ALL GRADUATE PROGRAMS Feb. 25 Fall 2020 incomplete grades not changed become F Sept. 7 Labor Day; CLASSES MEET April 14-20 Registration for fall semester 2021 Sept. 1 December 2020 Graduation Applications Due April 21 Honors Convocation and Undergraduate Conference Sept. 17 Spring and Summer 2020 incomplete grades not changed become F (classes canceled from 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.) Oct. 28-30 and Registration for Spring Semester 2021 April 30 Last day of class Nov. 2-3 May 1-2 Reading Days Nov. 2 May and August 2021 Graduation Applications Due May 3-6 Final examinations Nov. 19 Founders’ Day (classes canceled 3:30 – 7 p.m.) May 6 Grades are due at noon for all students receiving degrees this term Nov. 20 Last day of class May 8 Commencement (if possible) Nov. 21-22 Reading Days May 11 Final grades are due at noon Nov. 22-24 Face-to-face final examinations May 17 Summer session begins Nov. 30-Dec.1-4 Remote final examinations Dec. 8 Final grades are due at noon CALENDAR 1 MISSION STATEMENT BENEDICTINE • Self-assurance in adhering to mature Saint Vincent College is an educational The traditional Benedictine apostolate of social and ethical values, coupled with community rooted in the tradition of the education is characterized by an appreciation tolerance for alternate values in others. Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine of truth wherever it is found and by respect • Skill in making informed decisions and monasticism, and the love of values inherent for the unique person and talents of every courage to act on them. in the liberal approach to life and learning. Its student. In an authentic Benedictine mission is to provide quality undergraduate environment, students are not just objects • Appreciation for the fine arts, especially and graduate education for men and women of an educational enterprise; they are valued art, music, and literature. to enable them to integrate their professional partners in a common search for truth and • Receptivity to uncommon opinions aims with the broader purposes of human life. beauty. Saint Vincent College is grounded