2010-2011 Catalog
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2010-2011 CATALOG 1 An Independent, Coeducational Institution of Higher Learning Menlo College is accredited Menlo College’s mission is to educate and develop future by the Accrediting leaders in a small, innovative, private residential college of Commission for Senior management that integrates programs in business and liberal arts. Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges* CORE VALUES The Mission Statement is based on the following core values: Understanding different ideas and individuals Treating all people with fairness and equity Developing the full potential in each person Supporting a range of teaching and learning styles Considering one’s responsibilities to others Protecting the local and global environment Continually improving the educational process Menlo College 1000 El Camino Real Atherton, CA 94027-4301 800.556.3656 650.543.3753 www.menlo.edu *WASC 2010-2011 985 Atlantic Ave., Ste. 100 Alameda, CA 94501 510.748.9001 www.wascweb.org CATALOG 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendars 4-6 Office of Student Affairs 26 Academic Disqualification Administrative and Involuntary Withdrawal Residential & Campus Life Voluntary Withdrawal President’s Message 7 The Residential Program Records and Registration Phone and Fax Numbers 8 Residential Life Academic Transcripts Telephone and Cable Service About Menlo College 9 Residence Requirements Curriculum (Traditional Program) 49 History Resident Refund Policy Baccalaureate Programs and the Management Location Medical Insurance Concept Students Athletic Accident and Injury Insurance General Education Requirements Faculty and Staff Student Conduct Skill Requirement Governance Student Code of Conduct Foundation Requirement Academic Freedom Other Campus Services Thematic Requirement Student Affairs Bachelor of Science in Business Admission to Student Organizations Core Requirements Menlo College 11 Leadership Opportunities Accounting Major Traditional Program Counseling & Health Services Finance Major New Student Admission Criteria International Student Services Management Major The Application Calendar Menlo College Athletics Marketing Major New Student Application Procedures for Missed Class Policy Bachelor of Arts in Business U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents and Technology Resources 33 Core Requirements International Students Management Major Additional Procedures for New International Computer and Media Labs Bachelor of Arts in Psychology F-1 Visa Students Classroom Support Core Requirements Guest Students My.Menlo Readmission Application Procedures Telephone & Internet in the Residence Halls Course Descriptions (Traditional Program) 55 Advanced Placement Wireless Access Menlo College Nondiscrimination Policy Academic Services 34 Professional Studies Tuition, Housing and Academic Advising Services Program (PSP) 80 Related Fees 15 Disability Services for Students Introduction Tuition Career Services Curriculum Overview Admission Fees Learning Resource English Proficiency Exam On-Campus Housing Centers 36 Payment of College Bills Financial Aid Tuition Refund Policy Bowman Library Tuition Summer Session Tuition Refund Policy – Library Hours Employer Reimbursement Housing Refund Policy – Collections OfficialWithdrawal Other Fees Refund Policy – Reference and Information Services Course Withdrawal/Refund Policy – Computer Resources & Study Facilities Complete Withdrawal Financial Aid 17 – Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Curriculum Requirement Expected Family Contribution Academic Success Center Readmission Application Procedures Estimated Cost of Attendance Leave of Absence Academic Policies Qualifying for Financial Aid and Procedures 38 Concurrent Enrollment How to Apply for Financial Aid Course Syllabi College-wide Bachelor’s Degree Requirements Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Prerequisite Courses Residency Requirements and the Student Responsibilities Regarding Graduation and Commencement Transfer Back Policy Honor Societies Financial Aid Placement Tests (Traditional Program) Special Status Need-Based Grants English Proficiency Exam (Traditional Program) Academic Standing Student Loans Double Majors Grading Scholarships and Awards College Major/College Concentration Attendance Federal Work Study Transfer Credit Policies and Procedures Non-Traditional Credit Degrees and Academic Transfer Credit Guidelines General Education Requirements Resources 22 Non-Traditional Credit Bachelor of Science in Business Traditional Program Degrees & Majors ROTC Bachelor of Arts in Business Professional Studies Program Majors and Enrollment Status and Academic Loads Concentration/Certificate Concentrations Concurrent Enrollment Exchange Programs Grades Course Descriptions (PSP) 86 Community Service Learning Mid-Semester Deficiency Reports Repeated Courses and Grade Replacements Faculty & Staff 92 Graduation & Change of Degree and/or Concentration Commencement 24 Academic Integrity Policy Board of Trustees 96 Commencement Eligibility Disciplinary Action Honors at Graduation Academic Recognition Index 97 Diploma Distribution and Degree Verification Honor Societies Graduation and Commencement Inquiries Academic Progress Attendance and Participation Academic Petitions Leave Of Absence 3 Traditional Day Program MENLO COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2010-2011 FALL SEMESTER 2010 August 17 Tuesday Student Orientation Begins / Halls Open for New Residents August 19/20 Thursday/Friday New Student Retreat August 22 Sunday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students August 22 Sunday Last day for 100% tuition refund for complete withdrawal August 23 Monday First Day of Instruction August 27 Friday Last day to ADD a class September 6 Monday Labor Day (CLLEGEO H O LIDAy ) September 7 Tuesday Last day for 75% tuition refund for complete withdrawal Faculty: 2nd Week Attendance/Progress Reporting Due September 17 Friday Last day to DROP a class without a “W” September 20 Monday Last day for 50% tuition refund for complete withdrawal (no refunds issued after this date) October 15 Friday Faculty: Mid Semester Grades Due October 29 Friday Last Day to WITHDRAW from a Class with a “W” November 3/5/6 Wed/Fri/Sat English Proficiency Examination November 8 Monday Spring registration materials available November 9 Tuesday Spring registration begins for seniors November 15 Monday Spring registration begins for juniors Last day to file Graduation Petition for Spring or Summer 2010 November 17 Wednesday Spring registration begins for sophomores November 19 Friday Spring registration begins for all continuing students November 24-28 Wednesday-Sunday Thanksgiving (CLLEGEO H O LIDAy ) November 29 Monday Classes Resume December 3 Friday Last Day of Instruction Last day to register for Spring 2010 classes without a late fee December 4 Saturday Final Examinations for English December 5 Sunday Final Examinations for Math December 6 Monday Final Examinations begin for all other courses Late fee applied for Spring 2010 class registration December 10 Friday Final Examinations End December 13 Monday Tuition due for Spring 2010 4 Traditional Day Program MENLO COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2010-2011 Spring SEMESTER 2011 January 7 Friday New Student & Parent Spring Orientation Residence Halls Open for New Residents Last day for 100% tuition refund for complete withdrawal January 9 Sunday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students January 10 Monday First day of instruction January 14 Friday Last day to ADD a class January 17 Monday Martin Luther King Day (C ollege H ol iday ) January 24 Monday Last day for 75% tuition refund for complete withdrawal Febuary 2, 4, 5 Wed/Fri/Sat English Proficiency Examination February 4 Friday Last day to DROP a class without a “W” February 7 Monday Last day for 50% tuition refund for complete withdrawal (no refunds issued after this date) March 7-11 Monday-Friday Spring Recess – No classes March 25 Friday Last Day to WITHDRAW from a Class with a “W” April 4 Monday Fall Registration Materials Available April 5 Tuesday Fall registration begins for Seniors April 11 Monday Fall registration begins for Juniors April 13 Wednesday Fall registration begins for Sophomores April 15 Friday Fall registration begins for all continuing students Last day to file Graduation etitionP for Fall 2010 April 22 Friday Good Friday Observance — No classes April 29 Friday Last Day of Instruction Last day to register for Fall 2010 classes without a late fee April 30 Saturday English Final Exams May 1 Sunday Mathematics Final Exams May 2 Monday Other Final Examinations Begin Late fee applied for Fall 2010 registration May 6 Friday Final Examinations End May 7 Saturday Commencement 5 Professional Studies Program MENLO COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2010-2011 FALL 2010 Session I Session II Classes begin week of August 30 October 25 Last day to drop a class without a “W” on transcript September 3 October 29 Last day to drop a class and receive 75% refund September 10 November 5 Last day to drop a class and receive 50% refund September 17 November 12 Last day to drop a class and receive 25% refund September 24 November 19 Last week to drop a class with a “W” on transcript September 24 November 19 Final Week October 18 December 13 Labor Day Holiday: September 6 (office closed, class resch) Thanksgiving Holiday: November 24-28 (Class held 11/23; office closed 24-26) Winter Break: December 22-January 2, 2011 S pRING 2011 Session I Session II Classes begin week of January 3 February 28 Last day to drop a class without a “W” on transcript January 7 March 4 Last day to drop a class and receive 75% refund