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2012-2013 CATALO G 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 2012-2013 985 Atlantic Ave., Ste. 100 Alameda, CA 94501 510.748.9001 www.wascweb.org CATALO G 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendars 4-6 Counseling & Health Services Honor Societies International Student Services Academic Progress President’s Message 7 The Residential Program Attendance and Participation Residential Life Academic Petitions Phone and Fax Numbers 8 Telephone and Cable Service Leave Of Absence About Menlo College 9 Resident Requirements Academic Disqualification Resident Refund Policy Administrative and Involuntary Withdrawal History Medical Insurance Voluntary Withdrawal Location Student Conduct Records and Registration Students Student Code of Conduct Academic Transcripts Faculty and Staff Other Campus Services Governance Curriculum (Traditional Program) 50 Community Service Learning Academic Freedom Baccalaureate Programs Athletics 31 General Education Requirements Admission to Menlo College 11 Mission Statement Skills Requirement Intercollegiate Athletics Foundation Requirement Traditional Program Athletic Accident & Injury Insurance Thematic Requirement New Student Admission Criteria Drug Testing Bachelor of Science in Business The Application Calendar Athletic Participation Core Requirements New Student Application Procedures for Freshman Eligibility Accounting Major U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents and Second Season Continuing Eligibility Finance Major International Students Two-Year Transfer Eligibility Management Major Additional Procedures for New International Four-Year Transfer Eligibility Marketing Major F-1 Visa Students General Eligibility for Continuing and Bachelor of Arts in Business Guest Students Missed Class Policy Core Requirements Readmission Application Procedures Management Major Advanced Placement Technology Resources 33 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Menlo College Nondiscrimination Policy Specialized Computing Labs Core Requirements iPad Learning Lab Psychology Major Tuition, Housing and Virtual Computing Related Fees 15 802.11n Wireless Network Course Descriptions Tuition Technology Enabled Classrooms (Traditional Program) 57 Fees Online Resources On-Campus Housing Telephone & Internet in the Residence Halls Professional Studies Payment of College Bills Program (PSP) 82 Tuition Refund Policy Academic Services 35 Introduction Summer Session Tuition Refund Policy Academic Advising Services Curriculum Overview Housing Refund Policy Disability Services for Students Admission Other Fees Refund Policy Career Services English Proficiency Exam Financial Aid Financial Aid 17 Learning Resource Tuition Expected Family Contribution Centers 37 Employer Reimbursement Estimated Cost of Attendance Bowman Library Official Withdrawal Qualifying for Financial Aid Library Hours Course Withdrawal/Refund Policy How to Apply for Financial Aid Collections Complete Withdrawal Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Reference and Information Services Curriculum Requirement Student Responsibilities Regarding Computer Resources & Study Facilities Readmission Application Procedures Financial Aid Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Leave of Absence Need-Based Grants Academic Success Center Concurrent Enrollment Student Loans Course Syllabi Scholarships and Awards Academic Policies Prerequisite Courses and Procedures 39 Athletic Awards Graduation and Commencement Federal Work Study College-wide Bachelor’s Degree Requirements Honor Societies Residency Requirements and the Special Status Degrees 22 Transfer Back Policy Academic Standing Traditional Program Degrees & Majors Placement Tests (Traditional Program) Grading Professional Studies Program Majors and English Proficiency Exam (Traditional Program) Attendance Concentrations Double Majors Non-Traditional Credit Exchange Programs College Major/College Concentration General Education Requirements Transfer Credit Policies and Procedures Bachelor of Science in Business Graduation & Transfer Credit Guidelines Bachelor of Arts in Business Commencement 23 Non-Traditional Credit Concentration/Certificate Commencement Eligibility ROTC Honors at Graduation Enrollment Status and Academic Loads Course Descriptions (PSP) 88 Diploma Distribution and Degree Verification Concurrent Enrollment Graduation and Commencement Inquiries Grades Faculty & Staff 93 Mid-Semester Deficiency Grades Office of Student Affairs 25 Repeated Courses and Grade Replacements Board of Trustees 97 Student Affairs Change of Degree and/or Concentration Student Organization Academic Integrity Policy Index 99 Leadership Opportunities Academic Recognition 33 Traditional Day Program MENLO COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012-2013 FALL SEMESTER 2012 August 16 Thursday International Student Orientation from 2 - 5 p.m. August 17 Friday Halls Open for New Residents New/Non Residential Student Check-In August 19-20 Sunday-Monday New Student Retreat August 21 Tuesday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students Last day for 100% tuition refund for complete withdrawal August 22 Wednesday First Day of Instruction August 28 Tuesday Last day to ADD a class September 3 Monday Labor Day (College HolidaY) September 4 Tuesday Last day for 75% tuition refund for complete withdrawal September 7 Friday Faculty: 3rd Week Attendance/Progress Reporting due September 14 Friday Last day to DROP a class without a “W” September 17 Monday Last day for 50% tuition refund for complete withdrawal (no refunds issued after this date) October 19 Friday Faculty: Mid Semester Grades Due November 2 Friday Last Day to WITHDRAW from a Class with a “W” November 7, 9, 10 Wed, Fri, Sat English Proficiency Examination November 12 Monday Spring registration materials available November 13 Tuesday Spring registration begins for Seniors November 14 Wednesday Spring registration begins for Juniors Last day to file Graduation Petition for Spring/Summer 2013 November 15 Thursday Spring registration begins for Sophomores November 16 Friday Spring registration begins for all continuing students November 21-25 Wednesday-Sunday Thanksgiving (College HolidaY) November 26 Monday Classes Resume December 5 Wednesday Last Day of Instruction Last day to register for Spring 2013 classes without a late fee December 6 Thursday Final Examinations for English December 7 Friday Final Examinations for Math December 10 Monday Final Examinations begin for all other courses Late fee applied for Spring 2013 class registration December 14 Friday Final Examinations End December 15 Monday Tuition due for Spring 2013 4 Traditional Day Program MENLO COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012-2013 SPring SEMESTER 2 013 January 7 Monday New Student & Parent Spring Orientation Residence Halls Open for New Residents Last day for 100% tuition refund for complete withdrawal January 8 Tuesday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students January 9 Wednesday First day of instruction January 15 Thursday Last day to ADD a class January 21 Monday Martin Luther King Day (College HolidaY) January 22 Tuesday Last day for 75% tuition refund for complete withdrawal January 25 Friday Faculty: 3rd Week Attendance/Progress Reporting due February 1 Friday Last day to DROP a class without a “W” February 4 Monday Last day for 50% tuition refund for complete withdrawal (no refunds issued after this date) February 6, 8, 9 Wed, Fri, Sat English Proficiency Examination March 8 Friday Faculty: Mid Semester Grades Due March 11-15 Monday-Friday Spring Recess – No classes March 29 Friday Last Day to WITHDRAW from a Class with a “W” April 8 Monday Fall Registration Materials Available April 9 Tuesday Fall registration begins for Seniors April 10 Wednesday Fall registration begins for Juniors April 11 Thursday Fall registration begins for Sophomores April 10, 12, 13 Wed, Fri, Sat English Proficiency Examination April 12 Friday Fall registration begins for all continuing students Last day to file Graduation Petition for Fall 2013 May 1 Wednesday Last Day of Instruction Last day to register for Fall 2013 classes without a late fee May 2 Thursday English Final Exams May 3 Friday Mathematics Final Exams May 6 Monday Final Exams begin for all other classes Late fee applied for Fall 2013 registration May 10 Friday Final Examinations End May 11 Saturday Commencement 5 Professional Studies Program MENLO COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012-2013 FALL 2012 Session I Session II Classes begin week of August 27 October 22 Last day to drop a class without a “W” on transcript August 31 October 26 Last day to drop a class and receive a 75% refund September 7 November 2 Last day to drop a class and receive a 50% refund September 14 November 9 Last day to drop a class and receive a 25% refund September 21 November 16 Last day to drop a class with