Adult & Graduate Studies Catalog 2017
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Eastern Nazarene College Division of Adult & Graduate Studies AGS Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2017-2018 23 East Elm Avenue, Quincy, MA 02170 (617) 745-3000 | http://adultstudies.enc.edu Publication Notice This document is intended to provide students with appropriate information about current policies and procedures, finances, and student services for the 2017-2018 academic year. It also provides curriculum information specific to students who start (or change) programs in 2017-2018. All information is subject to change at any time. In the event of changes, Eastern Nazarene College will give as much advance notice as it considers feasible or appropriate, but reserves the right to make changes without notice. 8.7.2017 2017-2018 AGS ACADEMIC CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK AGS Academic Calendar, 2017-2018 2017 PI Term begins July 1 Summer Break (no classes): July 1-9 PI A classes begin July 10 PI A classes end August 20 PI B classes begin August 21 August Graduation date August 27 Labor Day (no Monday classes): September 4 PI B classes end October 1 Registration for 2018 PII Term October 1-31 PI C classes begin October 2 Columbus Day (no Monday classes): October 9 ENC Homecoming October 14-15 Veteran’s Day (no classes): November 11 PI C classes end November 12 PI D classes begin November 13 Thanksgiving (no Wednesday or Thursday classes): November 22-24 PI D classes end December 24 Christmas Break begins (no classes): December 25-January 7 2017 PI Term ends December 31 2018 PII Term begins January 1 PII A classes begin January 8 MLK Jr. / Reconciliation Day (no Monday classes): January 15 January Graduation date January 28 PII A classes end February 18 PII B classes begin February 19 Presidents’ Day (no Monday classes): February 19 Spring Break (no classes): March 12-18 Registration for 2018 PI Term April 1-30 PII B classes end April 8 PII C classes begin April 9 Patriots’ Day (no Monday classes): April 16 Baccalaureate May 4 Commencement Ceremony May 5 May Graduation date May 5 PII C classes end May 20 PII D classes begin May 21 Memorial Day (no Monday classes): May 28 PII D classes end June 30 2018 PII Term ends June 30 Please note: Graduate programs do not necessarily follow the same class cycles as those listed above. For graduate scheduling information, please refer to the Portal or cohort calendar, or contact the Program Director. 2 2017-2018 AGS ACADEMIC CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK Contents I. THE COLLEGE 1.01 Welcome ...................................................................................................................................... 10 1.02 History of Eastern Nazarene College ........................................................................................... 10 1.03 College Mission ........................................................................................................................... 10 1.04 An Explanatory Word on the Liberal Arts ................................................................................... 11 1.05 Accreditation, Affiliations, and Articulation Agreements ........................................................... 11 A. Accreditation ............................................................................................................................... 11 B. Affiliations .................................................................................................................................. 11 C. Articulation Agreements ............................................................................................................. 12 1.06 Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy ............................................................................................ 12 II. DIVISION OF ADULT & GRADUATE STUDIES 2.01 Mission of the Adult & Graduate Studies Division ..................................................................... 13 2.02 AGS Degree Programs ................................................................................................................. 13 2.03 Nontraditional Program Structure ................................................................................................ 14 2.04 Curriculum ................................................................................................................................... 14 A. Program Faculty .......................................................................................................................... 14 B. Instructional Methods .................................................................................................................. 14 C. Student Workload Expectations .................................................................................................. 14 D. Final Comprehensive Requirements ........................................................................................... 15 2.05 Course Registration ...................................................................................................................... 15 A. Course Registration ..................................................................................................................... 15 B. Class Interruptions....................................................................................................................... 16 2.06 Site Locations............................................................................................................................... 16 2.07 Academic Advisors ...................................................................................................................... 16 2.08 Curricular Assessment ................................................................................................................. 17 III. ADMISSIONS 3.01 Admissions Criteria ..................................................................................................................... 18 3.02 Application Process ..................................................................................................................... 18 A. Undergraduate Application Process ............................................................................................ 18 B. Graduate Application Process ..................................................................................................... 18 C. International Students’ Application Process ............................................................................... 19 D. Notification of Admissions Decision .......................................................................................... 20 3 2017-2018 AGS ACADEMIC CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK 3.03 Admission Status ......................................................................................................................... 20 A. Full Admission ............................................................................................................................ 20 B. Conditional Admission ................................................................................................................ 20 C. Admission as a Special Student (Non-matriculating Student) .................................................... 20 3.04 Transferability of Credit .............................................................................................................. 20 A. Undergraduate Transfer Credit ................................................................................................... 21 B. Transfer Credit From Partner Schools ........................................................................................ 21 C. Pre-Approval of Undergraduate Transfer Courses...................................................................... 21 D. Undergraduate Options for Proficiency Credit ........................................................................... 22 E. Transfer of Graduate Credit......................................................................................................... 22 3.05 Auditing a Course ........................................................................................................................ 22 3.06 Re-Admission .............................................................................................................................. 23 IV. FINANCIAL AID POLICIES 4.01 General Information ..................................................................................................................... 24 4.02 Financial Aid Eligibility .............................................................................................................. 24 4.03 Process to Apply for Financial Aid .............................................................................................. 24 A. Required Financial Aid Documentation ..................................................................................... 24 B. Verification.................................................................................................................................. 25 C. Award Notification ...................................................................................................................... 25 D. Student Loan Exit Counseling .................................................................................................... 25 4.04 Types of Possible Aid .................................................................................................................. 25 A. Federal Pell Grant Program ......................................................................................................... 25 B. Federal