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Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 CENTENARY UNIVERSITY a NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 CENTENARY UNIVERSITY A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES CATALOG Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in the Program & Policy section of the Centenary University Catalog is accurate. Nevertheless, it is the students’ responsibility to independently verify the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this catalog, and to remain current with changes that occur. Since expected changes may occur during the academic year, the listings, descriptions, course offerings and information on costs in this catalog do not constitute a guarantee on behalf of the University. The University reserves the right to correct clerical and /or typographical errors. Centenary University is committed to maintaining an academic and workplace environment free from all forms of unlawful sexual or other harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Centenary University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one will be denied employment at or admission to Centenary University on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, handicap/disability or veteran status, gender, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, ethnic or national origin. The University does not discriminate on the basis of any of the aforementioned protected bases in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities as specified by Federal law and regulations. 2016‐2017 Student‐Centered Learning…Unparalleled Service Please check the University Website (www.centenaryuniversity.edu) for the most up‐to‐date catalog information. Published August 2016 Table of Contents ACADEMIC CALENDAR ....................................................................................................................................... 7 CENTENARY UNIVERSITY .............................................................................................................................. 10 Centenary University Today ...................................................................................................................................... 10 An Historical Note ......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Centenary University’s Faculty ................................................................................................................................ 11 Centenary University’s Setting ................................................................................................................................. 11 Vision Statement ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Accreditation .................................................................................................................................................................. 12 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 13 Admissions Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Centenary Scholarship ................................................................................................................................................ 13 Academic Awards Alumni Grants Other Opportunities Freshman Admission ................................................................................................................................................... 14 Home Schooling ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Admissions Guidelines for Entry Requirements ............................................................................................... 14 Regular Admissions Provisional Admissions Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Step Ahead Program Transfer Admission ...................................................................................................................................................... 15 Transfer Credit Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Enrollment Deposit ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 Readmission .................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Deferral of Application ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Final Transcripts ........................................................................................................................................................... 17 Credit By Examination ................................................................................................................................................. 18 Part‐Time Studies Admission Procedures ........................................................................................................... 18 Matriculation Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Post‐Baccalaureate Students .................................................................................................................................... 19 Non‐Matriculation Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 19 Non‐Matriculation Policy ........................................................................................................................................... 19 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ 20 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Application Deadlines ................................................................................................................................................. 20 Federal Grants ................................................................................................................................................................ 20 State Grants ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Student Loans ................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Parent Loans ................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Student Employment.................................................................................................................................................... 20 Financial Aid Eligibility Review ............................................................................................................................... 21 Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................................................................................................................... 21 2 Withdrawal Policy for Financial Aid ...................................................................................................................... 21 Veteran Benefits ............................................................................................................................................................ 21 Centenary University Institutional Refund Policies ......................................................................................... 21 Institutional Refund Policy for Traditional Undergraduate Students for the Fall and Spring Semesters ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22 Institutional Refund Policy for Traditional Undergraduate Students for the Summer Sessions .... 22 Institutional refund Policy for Online Accelerated Undergraduate (main campus eight‐week online courses) Courses ............................................................................................................................................. 22 Exceptions to Refund Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 23 Payment of Bills ............................................................................................................................................................
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