Utica College of Syracuse University 1999-2000 Catalog
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Utica College of Syracuse University Undergraduate Catalog 1999–2000 Academic Calendar FALL 1999 Classes Start Tuesday, August 31 Last Day to Add/Drop Monday, September 6 Family Weekend September 17-19 Fall Recess October 11 & 12 Mid-Term Friday, October 22 Deadline for WD or P/F Friday, November 5 Thanksgiving Recess November 24-28 Last Day of Classes Monday, December 13 Study Days Tuesday, December 14 Wednesday, December 15 Examinations December 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22 SPRING 2000 Classes Start Wednesday, January 19 Last Day to Add/Drop Tuesday, January 25 Mid-Term Friday, March 10 Spring Recess March 13-17 Deadline for WD or P/F Friday, March 31 Last Day of Classes (Friday Schedule to make up for Free Period) Wednesday, May 3 Study Day Thursday, May 4 Examinations May 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 Commencement Sunday, May 14 FOOTNOTE: Utica College recognizes the right of each student to observe religious commitments. Although religious holidays are not reflected in the academic calendar, students wishing to observe such holidays should notify their professors or the Dean of Student Life so that special arrangements can be made if necessary. Published by the Office of Public Relations in cooperation with academic and administrative departments at Utica College, 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, NY 13502-4892, 315-792-3111. Visit UC at www.ucsu.edu 001-036.p65 1 12/8/99, 11:07 AM ✦ Table2 The Undergof Contentsraduate Program Utica College in Brief . 4 The Community . 7 The Campus . 9 Mission Statement . 13 The Undergraduate Program . 15 Academic Requirements . 16 Competency and Experience Credit . 22 Utica College Honors Program . 25 International Opportunities and Study Abroad . 27 Acceleration of Study . 27 Cooperative Education . 27 Computer Facilities . 28 Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) . 28 Preparation for Graduate and Professional Training . 29 Joint Study Options . 30 Second Undergraduate Degrees . 31 Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) . 31 Division of Continuing Education . 33 The Institute of Applied Ethics at Utica College . 33 The Economic Crime Investigation Institute . 33 Computer Forensic Research Development Center . 34 The Institute of Gerontology . 34 Utica College Womyn’s Resource Center . 34 The Raymond Simon Institute for Public Relations . 35 Ethnic Heritage Studies Center . 35 Centro Studi Casauriensi . 35 Young Scholars Liberty Partnership Program . 36 Washington Internships . 36 Student Life . 37 Residence Halls . 37 Housing Policy . 38 Conduct . 39 Campus Dining Commons . 39 Academic Support Services Center . 40 Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities . 40 Health Center . 41 Health Insurance . 41 Religious Activities . 42 Writing Assistance . 42 Media Center . 42 Career Services and Cooperative Education . 42 Utica College Alumni Association . 43 Student Activities . 44 Governing Bodies, Programming Boards, and Activities . 44 Academic, Major, and Career-Related Clubs . 45 Political/Social Consciousness Related Organizations . 47 Cultural Organizations . 48 Recreational Clubs . 49 Service Organizations . 49 Honorary Fraternities and Societies . 49 Fraternities and Sororities . 50 Cultural Activities . 51 Media . 51 Athletic Activities and Facilities . 52 2 001-036.p65 2 12/8/99, 11:07 AM The UndergraduateTable of Contents Program ✦ 3 Admission to Utica College. 55 Admission Requirements. 55 Admission Process. 56 Deferred Admission. 56 Early Admission. 56 Transfer Student Admissions. 56 Transfers from Another College of Syracuse University. 57 International Student Admissions and Intensive English Language Program. 57 Special Admission Programs. 58 Tuition and Expenses. 60 Schedule of Tuition, Fees, and Deposits. 62 Financial Aid. 64 General Policy Statement. 64 Academic Standards. 65 Failure to Meet Academic Standards. 67 Types of Assistance. 67 Refunds. 67 Procedures for Applying, Accepting, and Payment of Aid from Utica College. 67 Sources of Assistance. 69 Scholarships, Grants, and Awards. 81 College Scholarships. 81 Endowed Scholarships. 82 Annual Awards. 104 Regulations. 107 Grievances and Complaint Procedures. 123 Programs of Study (Arranged Alphabetically). 124 Courses of Instruction (Arranged Alphabetically). ..