The Regent Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010
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THE REGENT UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2009-2010 (Fall 2009-Summer 2010) Regent University 1000 Regent University Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464-9800 800.373.5504 [email protected] www.regent.edu PREFACE Regional Accreditation Regent University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associates, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Regent University. National and State Accreditation Regent University‘s undergraduate school is accredited or certified by the following bodies: Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (www.chea.org/) The Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), accredits the teacher licensure programs of the interdisciplinary studies program of the School of Undergraduate Studies (undergraduate), as well as the School of Education (graduate). One Dupont Circle, Suite 320, Washington, DC 20036-0110. (www.teac.org/) The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)—certification of the Commonwealth of Virginia. (www.schev.edu/) Nondiscrimination Policy Regent University admits students of any race, color, disability, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Regent University has attempted to provide information, which at the time of publication, most accurately described the policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to alter or change any statement contained herein—i.e., necessary modifications in classes, fees, personnel lists, academic policies, and programs at any time and without prior notice. This catalog is thus a guide and does not establish contractual relationships. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................................... ii Accreditation Nondiscrimination Policy TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................... iii THE UNIVERSITY ................................................................................................................................................ 1 MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT .................................................................................................................... 1 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................................... 2 Philosophy of Education ................................................................................................................................... 2 History of the University .................................................................................................................................... 2 Freedom of Expression ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Standard of Personal Conduct.......................................................................................................................... 3 Campus Facilities................................................................................................................................................. 3 The University Library ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Library Faculty ................................................................................................................................................ 5 THE SCHOOL OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES ................................................................................. 6 DEAN’S MESSAGE ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Mission and Philosophy .................................................................................................................................... 6 Distinctives ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 Degree Programs ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Goals of the School of Undergraduate Studies ........................................................................................... 9 The Undergraduate Academic Calendar ................................................................................................... 10 ADMISSION ......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Contact Information ................................................................................................................................. 12 Standards .................................................................................................................................................... 12 Applying for Admission ........................................................................................................................... 12 International Students .............................................................................................................................. 13 International Students Admissions Requirements ............................................................................... 14 Admissions Processes .............................................................................................................................. 15 Transfer of Undergraduate Credit .......................................................................................................... 15 Additional Opportunities for Gaining College Credit ........................................................................ 17 Enrollment Status Classification ............................................................................................................. 18 Nondiscriminatory Policy ........................................................................................................................ 19 TUITION AND FEES ........................................................................................................................................ 20 Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) ............................................................................................................... 20 Refund Policy ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Payments and Late Fees ........................................................................................................................... 20 FINANCIAL AID ............................................................................................................................................... 21 Important Financial Facts ........................................................................................................................ 21 Federal Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................ 24 Employer Reimbursement ....................................................................................................................... 24 School-Based Scholarships and Grants ................................................................................................. 27 Private Grants and Scholarships ............................................................................................................. 27 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .................................................................................................. 28 Veteran's Benefits ..................................................................................................................................... 28 Student Employment ............................................................................................................................... 28 Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant .......................................................................................................... 28 State Assistance for Students from States Other than Virginia ......................................................... 28 More Information ..................................................................................................................................... 28 iii Email Notification and Genisys ............................................................................................................. 29 ACADEMIC SUPPORT, STUDENT LIFE, AND CAMPUS SERVICES ................................................... 29 Academic Support .................................................................................................................................... 29 Student Services ........................................................................................................................................ 29 Information Technology .........................................................................................................................