Academic Calendar 2017-2018
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Academic Calendar 2017-2018 Fall Semester 2017 Classes Begin Wednesday, August 23 Last Day to Register/Add Classes Tuesday, August 29 Last Day to Drop without a W Tuesday, August 29 Labor Day, No Classes Monday, September 4 Fall Break, No Classes Saturday-Tuesday, October 7-10 Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with W Friday, November 10 Thanksgiving Break, No Classes Wednesday-Sunday, November 22-26 Reading/Study Day, No Classes Thursday, December 7 Final Exams Friday-Thursday, December 8-14 Last Day of Term Thursday, December 14 Spring Semester 2018 Classes Begin Monday, January 8 Last Day to Register/Add Classes Friday, January 12 Last Day to Drop without a W Friday, January 12 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, No Classes Monday, January 15 Spring Break, No Classes Saturday-Sunday, March 3-11 Easter Break, No Classes Thursday-Sunday, March 29-April 1 Last Day to Drop/Withdraw with W Friday, April 6 Reading/Study Day, No Classes Thursday, April 26 Final Exams Friday-Thursday, April 27-May 3 Last Day of Term Thursday, May 3 Commencement Saturday, May 5 Summer 1 2018 Monday, May 14 - Friday, June 15 Summer 2 2018 Monday, June 18 - Friday, July 20 1 The University History The University of Evansville, an independent, United Methodist Church-affiliated university, holds a strong position in character and quality among institutions of higher education throughout the nation. With five colleges and schools, including the Harlaxton College in England, the University provides outstanding educational opportunities in the liberal arts and sciences as well as in selected professions. The University offers more than 80 academic areas of study and a full range of degree programs, including associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, certification programs, and adult education classes. Approximately 2,700 full-time and part-time students in credit programs from 42 states and 55 countries study on its beautiful 75-acre campus. Founded in 1854 as Moores Hill Male and Female Collegiate Institute in southeastern Indiana, the school was relocated to Evansville in 1919 and renamed Evansville College. In 1967, after continued growth and organizational restructuring, the name was changed to the University of Evansville with the approval of the Indiana General Assembly. Metropolitan Evansville is located on the banks of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana. The city of about 122,000 residents serves as the cultural, industrial, and retail center for the Tri-State region encompassing southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southern Indiana. Evansville is a comfortable drive from Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, and St. Louis. Mission A Mission of Learning The University of Evansville is dedicated to active learning and scholarship. We are committed to the liberal arts and sciences as a basis for intellectual and personal growth. The University endeavors to prepare women and men for lives of personal and professional service and leadership. The University is aware of the challenges of living in an international community and therefore adopts a global view in its programs and its vision. The University of Evansville preserves its independent nature and values its ties to The United Methodist Church. It emphasizes undergraduate education and supports an array of liberal arts and sciences and professional programs. The University selects talented and motivated students and faculty. The student-faculty ratio promotes individual attention and optimal learning. The University values learning as a means of attaining freedom from ignorance and prejudice. Because education is a lifelong process of critical inquiry, the University commits resources to continuing education programs in the greater community. Educational Objectives The following educational objectives reflect the mission and character of the University of Evansville as well as nationally- recognized best practices for a liberal education that equips students to compete and thrive in an increasingly complex global society. Recognizing that a well-rounded education has important curricular and co-curricular components, the University envisions integrative learning that emphasizes connections within and between general education and the major course of study and that brings together diverse experiences from campus, community, and the larger world. Graduates of the University of Evansville will: Acquire broad foundational knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences through the general education program, including: . Appreciation for creativity and artistic expression . Knowledge of historical and cultural developments . Insight into human behavior and social relations . Understanding of the physical and natural world . Cultivation of an international perspective Develop and improve intellectual and practical skills, including: . Written and oral communication . Critical and creative thinking . Quantitative literacy . Problem-solving and research . Collaboration and leadership 2 Understand, develop, and demonstrate personal and social responsibility, including: . International citizenship . Intercultural competence and appreciation of diversity . Ethical reasoning and behavior . Civic engagement, local and global . Commitment to mental, physical, and spiritual well-being . Commitment to lifelong learning . Gain a depth of knowledge and competency in one or more disciplines of their choice A University of Evansville education goes well beyond these objectives, which are intended merely to establish the common core of knowledge and skills upon which our students will build as they address contemporary and enduring questions, pursue personal growth, and prepare to engage the world as informed, ethical, and productive citizens. Accreditation The University of Evansville is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Information about the University of Evansville’s accreditation can be obtained through the Higher Learning Commission; 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500; Chicago, Illinois, 60604-1411; hlcommission.org; 800-621-7440. The University of Evansville is approved by the University Senate of The United Methodist Church. Additional accrediting bodies include: Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, National Association of Schools of Music, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, Indiana Department of Education, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. The civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. The computer science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. Approved by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, American Chemical Society, and the American Music Therapy Association, The University of Evansville is also a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, Association of Schools and Colleges of The United Methodist Church, and the Association for Continuing Higher Education. Because of accreditation by or membership in these organizations, qualified graduates are regularly accepted with full credit by graduate and professional schools throughout the nation. 3 Admission Freshman Applicants The University of Evansville seeks motivated students who desire an interactive learning experience within a close-knit academic and social community. In high school, students should follow a college preparatory program minimally including four years of English, three social sciences, three lab sciences, three mathematics courses, and strongly recommend two years of foreign language. Grade point average (GPA), course selection, standardized test scores, class rank, writing sample, and counselor evaluations are used to determine a student’s admissibility. Extracurricular activities are also considered. Students should submit the following information in applying to the University of Evansville: a completed application with official high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores. An essay and a counselor recommendation form are recommended. Early Action deadline is December 1, with notification by December 15. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis after December 1 as space is available. Accepted students deciding to enroll at the University should send a nonrefundable $300 deposit by May 1 to reserve their place in the freshman class. Transfer Students Transfer students are degree-seeking students who have graduated from high school or received their GED and have been enrolled at a regionally accredited college or university at any time since graduation or earning the GED. Courses with a grade of C- or higher will be considered for transfer credit to the University of Evansville. Interested transfer students should submit a transfer application and official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended. Students with fewer than 24 credit hours must also submit an official high school transcript and standardized test scores. Transfer students may also submit a personal statement. Transfer students are admitted on a rolling basis. Notification of admission status will be sent after a completed application is received, reviewed, and processed. Transfer students must send a nonrefundable $300 deposit when they decide to enroll at the