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Mission Statement View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by Valparaiso University MISSION STATEMENT Valparaiso University, a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Undergraduate Academic Calendar . 3 Valparaiso in Brief . 5 Academic Programs . 9 International Study Programs . 19 Facilities for Learning . 26 Honors and Awards . 30 Student Life. 33 College of Arts and Sciences . 44 Christ College . 191 College of Business Administration . 196 College of Engineering . 212 College of Nursing . 233 Interdisciplinary Programs . 238 Reserve Officer Training Corps. 247 Graduate Division . 251 School of Law . 252 Summer Sessions. 253 College of Adult Scholars . 254 Admission . 260 Registration . 266 Academic Policies . 267 Tuition and Fees . 275 Expenses . 277 Housing Regulations . 278 Refund Policy . 280 Financial Aid. 282 Scholarships . 283 Loan Funds . 288 Faculty . 296 Administration . 314 Board of Directors . 315 General Education Courses. 322 Index . 326 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 2008-2009 SESSIONS VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY BULLETIN (USPS 656-460) Volume 83, July 1, 2008, Number 1 http://www.valpo.edu Valparaiso University Information Operator: 219-464-5000 Published four times yearly (July, August, September and November) by The Lutheran University Association, Inc., Valparaiso, IN 46383-6493. Second class postage paid at Valparaiso, Indiana. 1 The General Catalog of Valparaiso University is designed to describe the programs of the University and to give that information needed to guide students in the successful achievement of their academic goals. Nevertheless, the material is for information only and does not make a contract between the student and the University. Students themselves are ultimately responsible for completion of the requirements for their degrees as well as for the value they receive from University programs. The relationship between the University and its students is not custodial in nature. There is no special relationship with the University created by a student's enrollment. The University does not assume any duty toward any student that is not otherwise required by operation of law or by the terms of this catalog. In years when the General Catalog is not published an Announcement Bulletin gives information on important changes in courses, calendar, staff, program and policies. The University reserves the right to discontinue an academic program if it is deemed no longer central to the University’s mission. Separate catalogs are issued for the School of Law, the Graduate Division and the Summer Session, which should be consulted for details about the related programs. Statement on Equality of Opportunity. Valparaiso University provides equality of opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and employees. The University does not discriminate with respect to hiring, continuation of employment, promotion, and tenure, other employment practices, applications for admission, or career services and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, or (as qualified herein) religion. An institution committed to its Lutheran tradition, the University reserves its right to promote the teaching of the church and to exercise preferences in admissions and employment-related practices in favor of Lutherans. Graduation Rate of Entering Freshmen. The graduation rate for all students entering Valparaiso University as first-time freshmen during the 2001-2002 academic year was 77.3%. This graduation rate represents the percentage of students entering Valparaiso University as first-time (i.e., new) full-time degree- seeking freshmen during the 2001 Summer and Fall semesters who subsequently were awarded baccalaureate degrees by Valparaiso University within six calendar years (i.e., through August 2007). 2 UNIVERSITY CALENDAR FOR 2008-2009 For the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering and Nursing. For the Law School, consult the Law School Bulletin. SUMMER I 2008 May 20, Tuesday. Instruction begins. May 26, Monday. No classes. June 27, Friday, Summer Session I closes. June 30, Monday, 12 Noon. Deadline for all grades. SUMMER II 2008 June 30, Monday, Instruction begins. July 4, Friday. No classes. August 8, Friday, Summer Session II closes. August 11, Monday, 12 Noon. Deadline for all grades. FALL SEMESTER 2008 August 18-29. Web-based registration confirmation for continuing students. August 22, Friday, Registration for new students who did not participate in summer FOCUS registration. August 23, Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Fall Welcome orientation for freshmen begins. August 26, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. Instruction begins. August 26-October 15. Dates for first half short courses. September 2, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for adding first half short courses. September 2, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for late registration for fall semester. September 2, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline to add or drop a course without grade of W. All requests for adding a course during the official drop-add period (first six class days) shall remain at the discretion of the appropriate academic dean or department chair. September 9, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline to file for S/U grade for first half short courses. September 23, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline to file for S/U grade for regular courses. September 26, Friday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for withdrawing from first half short courses with grade of W. October 1, Wednesday. Last day to file application of candidacy for the associate’s and bachelor’s degrees to be conferred in May or August, 2009. October 11, Saturday. Homecoming Day. October 13, Monday. Last date for partial refund of University charges. October 15, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for arranging course intensification. October 16-December 12. Dates for second half short courses. October 22, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for adding second half short courses. October 23-24 Thursday-Friday. Fall Break. No classes. October 29, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for withdrawing from regular courses with grade of W. November 3 , Monday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline to file for S/U grade for second half short courses. November 3-November 21. Advance registration for Spring Semester, 2009. November 8-9, Saturday-Sunday. Family Weekend. November 19, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for withdrawing from second half short courses with grade of W. November 21, Friday, 6:30 p.m. Thanksgiving recess begins. December 1, Monday, 8:00 a.m. Thanksgiving recess ends. December 5, Friday, Last day for tests in courses of 3 credits or more. Last day to petition for change in date of final examinations. 3 December 12, Friday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline to officially withdraw from the University for Fall Semester. Last day to file petitions to change registration. December 12, Friday, 10:00 p.m. Instruction ends. December13, Saturday, Reading day. December 14, Sunday. December Commencement Ceremony. December 15, Monday, 8:00 a.m. Final examinations begin. December 19, Friday, 5:30 p.m. Final examinations end. Semester ends. December 22, Monday, Noon. Deadline for reporting all grades. SPRING SEMESTER 2009 December 29-January 9. Web-based registration confirmation for continuing students. January 5, Monday. Orientation and registration for new students. January 7, Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. Instruction begins. January 7-March 16. Dates for first half short courses. January 14, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for adding first half short courses. January 14, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for late registration for spring semester. January 14, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline to add or drop a course without grade of W. All requests for adding a course during the official drop-add period (first six class days) shall remain at the discretion of the appropriate academic dean or department chair. January 19, Monday. Observation of Martin Luther King’s Birthday. January 23, Friday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline to file for S/U grade for first half short courses. February 6, Friday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for withdrawing from first half short courses with grade of W. February 6, Friday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline to file for S/U grade for regular courses. February 24, Tuesday. Last date for partial refund of University charges. February 27, Friday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for arranging course intensification. February 27, Friday, 6:30 p.m. Spring recess begins. March 16, Monday, 8:00 a.m. Spring recess ends. March 17-May 5. Dates for second half short courses. March 19, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for adding second half short courses. March 24, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for withdrawing from regular courses with grade of W. March 31, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline to file for S/U grade for second half short courses. April 1, Wednesday. Last day to file application of candidacy for the associate’s and bachelor’s degrees to be conferred in December, 2009. April 10, Good Friday. No classes. April 13-May 1. Advance registration for Fall Semester, 2009. April 15, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline for withdrawing from second half short courses with grade of W. April 28, Tuesday. Last day for tests in courses of 3 credits or more. Last day to petition for change in date of final examinations. May 5, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Deadline to officially withdraw from the University for Spring Semester. Last day to file petitions to change registration. May 5, Tuesday, 10:00 p.m. Instruction ends. May 6, Wednesday. Reading day. May 7, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. Final examinations begin. May 12, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Final examinations end. Semester ends. May 13, Wednesday, noon. Deadline for grades for all candidates for all degrees. May 15, Friday, 5:00 p.m.
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