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2005/2006 Catalog Ohio Wesleyan University Contents Contents While this Catalog presents the best information available at the time of publication, all information contained herein, including statements of fees, course offerings, admission policy, and graduation requirements, is subject to change without notice or obligation. Calendar ...................................................................................................... inside back cover The University ...................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 4 Statement of Aims ........................................................................................................... 5 Intellectual Freedom and Responsibility ......................................................................... 6 Statement on Student Rights ........................................................................................... 7 The Affirmative Action Plan ........................................................................................... 8 Policy on Sexual Harassment .......................................................................................... 8 Policy on Voluntary Sexual Relationships between Faculty/Staff and Students ............. 9 Traditions ......................................................................................................................12 Academic Regulations and Procedures ............................................................................ 14 Academic Advising ....................................................................................................... 14 Admission ..................................................................................................................... 14 Advanced Placement ..................................................................................................... 14 International Baccalaureate ........................................................................................... 16 Examinations for Placement/Credit .............................................................................. 17 Registration in Courses ................................................................................................. 18 Reports and Grades ....................................................................................................... 20 Residence Requirement ................................................................................................. 22 Academic Probation and Dismissal .............................................................................. 22 Academic Honesty ........................................................................................................ 23 Academic Grievance Policy .......................................................................................... 26 Responsibility for Meeting Requirements ..................................................................... 28 Final Examination Policy .............................................................................................. 28 Leave of Absence .......................................................................................................... 28 Withdrawal from the University .................................................................................... 29 Reinstatements .............................................................................................................. 29 Classification of Students .............................................................................................. 29 Transfer of Credits ........................................................................................................ 30 Student-Initiated Courses .............................................................................................. 30 Petitions......................................................................................................................... 30 Academic Honors and Prizes ............................................................................................ 31 Academic Honors .......................................................................................................... 31 Prizes and Awards ......................................................................................................... 33 Honorary Societies ........................................................................................................ 40 Degrees and Special Programs .......................................................................................... 41 Requirements for All Degrees ....................................................................................... 41 The Bachelor of Arts Degree ........................................................................................ 42 Professional Degrees ..................................................................................................... 46 Two Bachelor’s Degrees ............................................................................................... 46 Combined Bachelor’s/Professional Degrees ................................................................. 47 Other Pre-Professional Programs .................................................................................. 47 Other Interdepartmental Majors .................................................................................... 48 Self-Designed Majors ................................................................................................... 48 The Sagan National Colloquium ................................................................................... 49 Cross-Cultural Experience ............................................................................................ 49 Off-Campus Study Programs ........................................................................................ 49 1 2005/2006 Catalog Ohio Wesleyan University Contents Apprenticeships and Internships ................................................................................... 54 Special Language Program ........................................................................................... 54 Summer School ............................................................................................................. 55 Majors and Courses of Instruction ................................................................................... 56 Key to Abbreviations .................................................................................................... 56 Course Selection ........................................................................................................... 56 Major and Course Descriptions .................................................................................... 57 Student Life and Non-Academic Regulations ................................................................ 246 Student Life ................................................................................................................. 246 Student Handbook ....................................................................................................... 246 Expenses and Financial Aid ............................................................................................. 247 Tuition and Fees .......................................................................................................... 247 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................... 247 Deposits....................................................................................................................... 248 Fees ............................................................................................................................. 249 Payment Methods ........................................................................................................ 252 Refunds ....................................................................................................................... 253 Facilities ............................................................................................................................ 255 University Library System .......................................................................................... 255 University Housing ..................................................................................................... 255 Instructional and Administrative Buildings ................................................................. 256 University Offices ....................................................................................................... 259 Student Offices ............................................................................................................ 259 The Corporation (Board of Trustees) ............................................................................. 260 University Personnel ........................................................................................................ 262 Administration............................................................................................................. 262 Adjunct Faculty ........................................................................................................... 266 GLCA New York Arts Program Faculty .....................................................................