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Handbook and Guide to Learning 2021-2022 Table of Contents ACADEMIC CALENDAR ...................... 1 Philosophy ........ ....................... .232 Political Science & History ...................236 INTRODUCTION ............................ 5 Professional Writing ............. .......... .244 Woodbury University Locale .................. 6 Public Safety Administration . ... ............ .251 President’s Message ......................... 7 Sciences .... .. ....................... .... .259 The Woodbury Culture ...................... 8 Urban Studies ....... .. .. ................. .262 The Woodbury Academic Journey ............ 10 STUDENT AND CAMPUS LIFE ............... .265 SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE ................ 20 The Los Angeles Times Library .............. .265 Applied Computer Science—Media Arts ....... 26 International Opportunities for Study . ....... .267 Architecture ............................... 33 Junior Fellows Program ............ .... ... .267 Interior Design ............................. 44 Assessment & Educational Effectiveness ..... 268 Master of Architecture ...................... 53 Office of Development and Marketing ..... .. .268 Master of Science in Architecture ............. 61 Traditional Giving Methods Master of Science in Architecture for Friends and Family & Planned Giving . ... 269 in Real Estate Development ................. 65 Campus Life .... .. ....................... 270 Master of Interior Design .................... 70 Academic Success .......... ............... 271 Student Support Services. .272 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ...................... 79 Disabilities and Accessibility Services ......... 272 Accounting ................................ 82 Animal Policy ............................. 275 Computer Information Systems ............... 87 Field Trips and Off-Site Class Activities . 276 Fashion Marketing ......................... 92 Career Services ........................... 278 Management .............................. 98 Counseling Services ....................... .279 Marketing ................................ 107 First Aid Station . 280 Master of Business Administration ........... 113 Student Code of Conduct . 281 Campus Facilities .......................... 282 SCHOOL OF MEDIA, CULTURE & DESIGN ..... .127 Animation ................................ 132 OPERATION MANUAL ...................... 285 Communication ........................... 141 Admissions ............................... 285 Design Foundation ........................ .150 Freshman Application Requirements ......... 289 Fashion Design ........................... .153 Transfer Application Requirements ........... 290 Filmmaking ............................... 163 International Application Requirements ....... 291 Game Art & Design ........................ 171 Graduate Admission Requirements .......... 292 Graphic Design ........................... .181 Financial Information ...................... .294 Psychology ............................... 192 Academic Load ........................... .299 Registration, Tuition, Fees, and Charge Policies . 303 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS ................ .201 Academic Policy, Regulations, and Standards .. 309 Art History ............................... .205 Registration .............................. 310 Computer Science in Data Analytics .......... 209 Academic Standards ....................... 314 Economics ............................... .215 Graduation ............................... 322 Honors Program .......................... .216 Academic Honesty Policy ................... 323 Interdisciplinary Studies .................... 218 Computer Security ........................ .326 Library and Information Science ............. .223 Student Rights ............................ 326 Literature ................................ .225 Veterans Tuition Policy ..................... 331 Mathematics ............................. .226 Pathways to Student Success ............... .229 TRUSTEES AND ADMINISTRATION ........... 332 WAcademicOODBURY UNIVER SCalendarITY ACADEMIC CA 2021-2022LENDAR 2021–2022 Guide to Learning Guide to TRADITIONAL CALENDAR Woodbury University’s academic calendar includes three academic terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, and Summer Session. FALL 2021 SPRING 2022 SUMMER 2022 (16 week) (16 Week) (10 week) Classes Begin Aug. 23 Jan. 17 May 23 Late Registration Aug. 23-Sep. 3 Jan. 17-28 May 23-27 ($75 late registration fee added) Course Add/Drop Period Aug. 23-Sep. 3 Jan. 17-28 May 23-27 Last Day to Withdraw Oct. 22 Mar. 18 July 1 Last Regular Class Nov. 24 May 2 July 22 Studio Finals Nov. 29-Dec. 3 May 3-May 7 July 25-29 Final Examinations Dec. 6-10 May 9-13 July 25-29 Spring Break Mar. 14-18 Woodbury University Enrichment Days Oct. 12-13 Feb. 22 No traditional day/evening classes Mar. 31-Apr. 1 (Intensive classes meet on these days) Semester Recess Dec. 13-Jan. 14 May 16-20 Aug. 1-Aug. 26 FALL 5-WEEK INTENSIVE FORMAT (for select psychology courses only) FALL 2021 Module Classes Begin Session 1 Aug. 23 Session 2 Sept. 27 Session 3 Nov. 1 Registration Deadlines Session 1 Aug. 20 Session 2 Oct. 1 Session 3 Nov. 5 Course Add/Drop Periods Session 1 Aug. 23-27 Session 2 Sept. 27-Oct. 1 Session 3 Nov. 1-5 Last Day to Withdraw Session 1 Sept. 10 Session 2 Oct. 15 Session 3 Nov. 19 Last Regular Class Session 1 Sept. 24 Session 2 Oct. 29 Session 3 Dec. 3 2021-2022 Course Catalog 1 7-WEEK INTENSIVE FORMAT Learning Guide to Woodbury undergraduate and graduate (MBA) programs are offered in seven-week modules during the day, evenings, and on weekends. Fall 2021 Spring 2022 Summer 2022 Module Classes Begin Session 1 Aug. 22 Jan. 16 May 15 Session 2 Oct. 17 Mar. 13 July 3 Registration Deadlines Session 1 Aug. 27 Jan. 21 May 20 Session 2 Oct. 22 Mar. 18 July 8 Payment is due at time of registration or no later than the Friday of the first week of class. Note: Registration in intensive courses is permitted through the first week of each session, with the exception of Business Classes: Please see Business Courses Add/Drop Periods Below. Add/Drop Periods (for courses other than Business) Session 1 Aug. 23-27 Jan. 17-21 May 16-20 Session 2 Oct. 18-22 Mar. 14-18 July 4-July 8 Business Courses Drop Periods Session 1 Aug. 20-27 Jan. 14-21 May 13-20 Session 2 Oct. 15-22 Mar. 11-18 July 1-July 8 Business Courses Add Periods Session 1 Add on or before: Aug. 20 Jan. 14 May 13 Session 2 Add on or before: Oct. 15 Mar. 11 July 1 Last Date to Withdraw Session 1 Sept. 17 Feb. 11 June 10 Session 2 Nov. 12 Apr. 15 July 29 Last Regular Class Session 1 Oct. 9 Mar. 5 July 1 Session 2 Dec. 3 Apr. 29 Aug. 19 Semester Recess Dec. 6-Jan. 15 May 2-May 13 SUMMER SUPER SESSION 6-WEEK INTENSIVE FORMAT Summer Super Session courses must be dropped by the Friday before classes begin to avoid incurring tuition charges. SUMMER 2022 Super Sessions Begin Session 1 May 23 Session 2 July 4 Course Add Periods Session 1 Add on or before: May 20 Session 2 Add on or before: July 1 Course Drop Periods Session 1 Drop on or before May 20 to avoid tuition charges May 20-27 Session 2 Drop on or before July 1 to avoid tuition charges July 1-July 8 2021-2022 Course Catalog 2 Last Date to Withdraw from Course Learning Guide to Session 1 June 17 Session 2 July 22 Last Regular Class Session 1 July 1 Session 2 Aug. 12 Woodbury University Graduation: May 14, 2022 WOODBURY UNIVERSITY BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS 2021/2022 (5-week or 7-week Intensive classes may be in session during these periods.) Fall Semester 2021 Monday, September 6, Labor Day *Tuesday-Wednesday, October 12-13, University Enrichment Days Thursday-Friday, November 25-26, Thanksgiving Friday, December 24- Friday, December 31, Campus Holiday Closure *Saturday, December 12- Sunday, January 10, Winter Break Spring Semester 2022 Monday, January 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, February 21, President’s Day *Tuesday, February 22, University Enrichment Day *Monday-Friday, March 14-18, Spring Break Friday, March 18, Spring Holiday Wednesday, March 30, Cesar Chavez Day (Observed) *Thursday-Friday, March 31-April 1, University Enrichment Day Summer Session 2022 Monday, May 30, Memorial Day Monday, June 20, Juneteenth (Observed) Monday, July 4, Independence Day * Classes are canceled these days, but Woodbury University offices will remain open. Registration for Spring 2022, Summer 2022, and Fall 2022 The registration periods for semesters in the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 Academic years are tentatively scheduled, and as a result, actual dates registration begins are subject to change. Information will be provided to all students regarding advising and registration periods and will also be posted on the University portal as we approach those periods. Academic Advising and Course Selection Period for Returning Students Spring 2022 Nov. 1, 2021-Nov. 28, 2021 Summer 2022 Nov. 1, 2021-Nov. 28, 2021 Fall 2022 Mar. 7, 2022-April 16 General Open Registration for Returning Students Spring 2022 Nov. 29, 2021-Jan. 28, 2022 Summer 2022 Nov. 29, 2021-Jan 28, 2022 Fall 2022 Apr. 17, 2022-Aug. 27, 2022 2021-2022 Course Catalog 3 Financial Aid Calendar Students reapplying for financial aid assistance for 2021/2022 should complete their applications by the priority dates listed below. Learning Guide to If applying for the full year, only the first priority filing date must be met. 2021/2022 Priority Filing Dates for Returning Students Fall 2021 Apr. 1, 2021 Spring 2022 Oct. 28, 2021 Summer 2022 Mar. 16, 2022 Students reapplying for financial aid assistance for 2022/2023 should complete their applications by the