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2014-2015 CATALO G 1 An Independent, MENLO COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT Coeducational Menlo College’s mission is to develop future leaders through a liberal Institution of arts-based business education that integrates academic study and fieldwork in a Silicon Valley environment unmatched in its potential for innovation. Higher Learning CORE VALUES Menlo College is accredited The Mission Statement is based on the following core values: by the Accrediting Commission Understanding different ideas and individuals for Senior Colleges and Treating all people with fairness and equity Universities of the Western Developing the full potential in each person Association of Schools and Supporting a range of teaching and learning styles Colleges* and The Association Considering one’s responsibilities to others to Advance Collegiate Schools Protecting the local and global environment of Business** Continually improving the educational process SCHOOL OF BUSINESS VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS Menlo College Vision Statement: 1000 El Camino Real Menlo College’s School of Business aspires to be Silicon Valley’ Business Atherton, CA 94027-4301 School. The School of Business will achieve a reputation as one of the pre- 800.556.3656 650.543.3753 eminent small, private, business management programs in the United States. www.menlo.edu Mission Statement: *WASC 985 Atlantic Ave., Ste. 100 Menlo College’s School of Business mission is to provide quality business Alameda, CA 94501 education programs that reflect the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of 510.748.9001 www.wascweb.org our Silicon Valley location. We will achieve our mission by: **AACSB International Preparing our students for knowledge work in the global economy 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750 Educating the next generation of business leaders to be ethically responsible Tampa, FL 33602 Bridging business theory and practice in our instruction and scholarship 813.769.6500 www.aacsb.edu Partnering with the business community to develop applied programs in business that include field experiences and internships Encouraging faculty members to engage in scholarly activities that 2014-2015 emphasize contributions to practice, along with work to advance CATALO G learning and pedagogical development and discipline-based scholarship 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendars 4-6 Leadership Opportunities Honor Societies Counseling & Health Services Academic Progress President’s Message 7 International Student Services Attendance and Participation The Residential Program Academic Petitions Phone and Fax Numbers 8 Residential Life Leave Of Absence About Menlo College 9 Internet and Cable Service Administrative and Involuntary Withdrawal Resident Requirements Voluntary Withdrawal History Resident Refund Policy Records and Registration Location Medical Insurance Academic Transcripts Students Student Conduct Curriculum (Traditional Program) 48 Faculty and Staff Student Code of Conduct Governance Other Campus Services Baccalaureate Programs Academic Freedom Community Service Learning General Education Requirements Admission to Skills Requirement Athletics 30 Menlo College 11 Foundation Requirement Mission Statement Thematic Requirement Traditional Program Intercollegiate Athletics Bachelor of Science in Business The Application Calendar Athletic Accident & Injury Insurance Core Requirements New Student Admission Criteria Drug Testing Accounting Major New Student Application Procedures Athletic Participation Finance Major for U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents Second Season Continuing Eligibility Management Major and International Students Two-Year Transfer Eligibility Marketing Major Additional Procedures for New International Four-Year Transfer Eligibility Bachelor of Arts in Business F-1 Visa Students General Eligibility for Continuing and Core Requirements Guest Students Transfer Students Management Major Readmission Application Procedures Missed Class Policy Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Advanced Placement Core Requirements Technology Resources 32 Menlo College Nondiscrimination Policy Psychology Major Specialized Computing Labs Tuition, Housing and iPad Learning Lab Course Descriptions Related Fees 15 (Traditional Program) 55 Virtual Computing Tuition 802.11n Wireless Network Fees Technology Enabled Classrooms Professional Studies Program (PSP) 81 On-Campus Housing Online Resources Payment of College Bills Telephone & Internet in the Residence Halls Introduction Tuition Refund Policy Curriculum Overview Summer Session Tuition Refund Policy Academic Services 34 Admission Housing Refund Policy Academic Advising Services English Proficiency Exam Other Fees Refund Policy Disability Services for Students Financial Aid Internships & Career Services Tuition Financial Aid 17 Employer Reimbursement Expected Family Contribution Learning Resource Centers 36 Official Withdrawal Cost of Attendance (COA) 2014-2015 Bowman Library Course Withdrawal/Refund Policy Qualifying for Financial Aid Library Hours Complete Withdrawal How to Apply for Financial Aid Collections Curriculum Requirement Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Reference and Information Services Readmission Application Procedures Student Responsibilities Regarding Computer Resources & Study Facilities Leave of Absence Financial Aid Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Concurrent Enrollment Need-Based Grants Academic Success Center Course Syllabi Student Loans Prerequisite Courses Academic Policies Scholarships and Awards Graduation and Commencement and Procedures 38 Athletic Awards Honor Societies Federal Work-Study College-wide Bachelor’s Degree Requirements Special Status Residency Requirements and the Academic Standing Degrees 21 Transfer Back Policy Grading Traditional Program Degrees & Majors Placement Tests (Traditional Program) Attendance Professional Studies Program Majors and English Proficiency Exam (Traditional Program) Non-Traditional Credit Concentrations Double Majors (Traditional Program) General Education Requirements Exchange Programs College Major (Traditional Program) Bachelor of Science in Business Transfer Credit Policies and Procedures Bachelor of Arts in Business Graduation & Transfer Credit Guidelines Concentration/Certificate Commencement 22 Non-Traditional Credit Commencement Eligibility Enrollment Status and Academic Loads Course Descriptions (PSP) 87 Honors at Graduation Concurrent Enrollment Diploma Distribution and Degree Verification Grades Faculty & Staff 92 Graduation and Commencement Inquiries Mid-Semester Deficiency Grades Repeated Courses and Grade Replacements Board of Trustees 97 Office of Student Affairs 24 Change of Degree and/or Concentration Student Affairs Academic Integrity Policy Index 98 Student Organization Academic Recognition 33 Traditional Day Program MENLO COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014-2015 FALL SEMESTER 2014 August 15 Friday New Student and Parents Fall Orientation Residence Halls open for new residents August 17-18 Sunday-Monday New Student Retreat August 19 Tuesday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students Last day for 100% tuition refund for complete withdrawal August 20 Wednesday First Day of Instruction August 26 Tuesday Last day to ADD a class September 1 Monday Labor Day (College HolidaY) September 3 Wednesday Last day for 75% tuition refund for complete withdrawal September 5 Friday Faculty: 3rd Week Attendance/Progress Reporting due September 12 Friday Last day to DROP a class without a “W” September 17 Wednesday Last day for 50% tuition refund for complete withdrawal (no refunds issued after this date) October 17 Friday Faculty: Mid Semester Grades Due October 31 Friday Last Day to WITHDRAW from a Class with a “W” November 5, 6, 8 Wed, Fri, Sat English Proficiency Examination November 10 Monday Spring registration materials available November 11 Tuesday Spring registration begins for Seniors November 12 Wednesday Spring registration begins for Juniors Last day to file Graduation Petition for Spring/Summer 2015 November 13 Thursday Spring registration begins for Sophomores November 14 Friday Spring registration begins for all continuing students November 26-28 Wednesday-Friday Thanksgiving (College HolidaY) December 1 Monday Classes Resume December 3 Wednesday Last Day of Instruction Last day to register for Spring 2015 classes without a late fee December 4 Thursday Final Examinations for English December 5 Friday Final Examinations for Math December 8 Monday Final Examinations begin for all other courses Late fee applied for Spring 2015 class registration December 12 Friday Final Examinations End December 15 Monday Tuition due for Spring 2015 4 Traditional Day Program MENLO COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014-2015 SPring SEMESTER 2015 January 5 Monday New Student & Parent Spring Orientation Residence Halls Open for New Residents January 6 Tuesday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students Last day for 100% tuition refund for complete withdrawal January 7 Wednesday First day of instruction January 13 Thursday Last day to ADD a class January 19 Monday Martin Luther King Day (College HolidaY) January 21 Wednesday Last day for 75% tuition refund for complete withdrawal January 23 Friday Faculty: 3rd Week Attendance/Progress Reporting due January 30 Friday Last day to DROP a class without a “W” February 4 Wednesday Last day for 50% tuition refund for complete withdrawal (no refunds issued after this date) February 4, 6, 7 Wed, Fri, Sat English Proficiency Examination March 6 Friday Faculty: Mid Semester Grades Due March 9-13 Monday-Friday Spring Recess – No classes March 27