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CATALOG 2021 - 2022 CHANGE OF CATALOG INFORMATION This catalog is an official bulletin of Wade College and is intended to provide general information. It contains policies, regulations, procedures, and fees in effect at the time of publication. Wade College reserves the right to make changes at any time to reflect current policies of the Board of Trustees, administrative regulations and procedures, federal or state law, academic requirements, and tuition and fee changes. Information provided by this catalog is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a contract between Wade College and a student or an applicant for admission. Students are responsible for observing the regulations contained herein; therefore, they are urged to read this catalog carefully. This catalog does not contain all college rules, regulations, and policies for which a student is responsible. Students should also consult other publications including, but not limited to, the Student Handbook, the Copyright Manual, the Intellectual Property Manual, the Annual Security Report and Safety Plan, and the Tuition and Enrollment Agreements. This catalog becomes effective July 1, 2021; students are subject to the rules and regulations of the current catalog regardless of their original trimester of enrollment. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Wade College has a history of seeking to preserve an atmosphere of openness and tolerance. This college is committed to maintaining an unpretentious and accepting atmosphere welcoming to anyone who will strive to achieve his or her personal best. Wade College possesses and values diversity among the individuals who make up its community. Wade College does not tolerate behavior, harassment, discrimination, or prejudice based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, or disability (physical or mental). This is one of Wade College’s greatest strengths. With respect to the admission of students; the availability of student loans, grants, tuition rebates, and job opportunities; the opportunity to participate in student activities sponsored by the college; and the provision of any student services, Wade College shall not discriminate either in favor of or against any person because of age, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic marker, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, creed, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state, local, or federal law. In addition to complying with federal and state equal opportunity laws and regulations, the college, through its diversity policy, declares harassment based on individual differences inconsistent with Wade College’s mission and goals. Every member of the Wade College community enjoys certain rights. At the same time, individuals who work, study, live, and teach within this community are expected to refrain from behavior that threatens the freedom, safety, and respect deserved by every community member. Students who have concerns or questions should contact the Office of the President. ELECTRONIC AND HARD COPIES OF CATALOG All college publications may be viewed in electronic form on the Internet at https://www.wadecollege.edu/about/publications. Electronic copies of the most recent Wade College Catalog are available to all students. Students who wish to receive a hard copy of the catalog should contact the Office of the President. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7 COLLEGE ACCREDITATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ......................................................................................... 7 Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) ............................................................................................................................... 7 Other Approvals and Authorizations ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Memberships ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 7 MISSION ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 LOCATION AND FACILITIES .................................................................................................................................................................... 8 WADE COLLEGE LIBRARY ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Library Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10 ADMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Associate Degree Programs............................................................................................................................................................ 11 Direct-Entry Baccalaureate Degree Programs ................................................................................................................................ 11 Post-Associate Baccalaureate Degree Programs ............................................................................................................................ 11 PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Associate Degree and Direct-Entry Baccalaureate Degree Programs ............................................................................................ 12 Post-Associate Baccalaureate Degree Programs ............................................................................................................................ 12 International Students ................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Veterans ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 ACCEPTANCE ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Associate Degree and Direct-Entry Baccalaureate Degree Programs ............................................................................................ 12 Post-Associate Baccalaureate Degree Programs ............................................................................................................................ 12 ASSESSMENT ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 TRANSFER OF CREDIT EVALUATION AND PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................... 13 General Transfer Credit Procedures and Information .................................................................................................................... 13 Texas Common Course Numbering System ................................................................................................................................... 14 Advanced Placement (AP) Credit Eligibility .................................................................................................................................... 14 Other Equivalency Exams ..............................................................................................................................................................