Mount Angel Seminary 2020-2021
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MOUNT ANGEL SEMINARY ACADEMIC CATALOG 2020-2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mount Angel Seminary Academic Catalog 2020-21.................................................................. 5 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................... 5 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................... 10 Explanation of Seal .............................................................................................................. 10 History of Mount Abbey and Seminary ................................................................................. 11 Academic Calendar 2020-2021 ............................................................................................. 14 Institutional Goals ................................................................................................................ 15 Human Formation ...................................................................................................................... 15 Spiritual Formation .................................................................................................................... 16 Intellectual Formation ............................................................................................................... 16 Pastoral Formation .................................................................................................................... 17 Student Code of Conduct...................................................................................................... 18 Academic Policies and Procedures ........................................................................................ 18 Seminarian Student Admissions ................................................................................................ 19 Non-Seminarian Admissions ...................................................................................................... 20 Transfers and Readmission ........................................................................................................ 20 Academic Services................................................................................................................ 22 Bookstore ................................................................................................................................... 22 Communication Skills Courses ................................................................................................... 22 Writing Center ........................................................................................................................... 22 The Archbishop Robert J. Dwyer Lecture Series ........................................................................ 23 Annual Symposia........................................................................................................................ 23 Other Events .............................................................................................................................. 23 Registration ......................................................................................................................... 24 Academic Regulations .......................................................................................................... 24 Satisfactory Academic Progress ................................................................................................. 24 Full-Time and Part-Time Study .................................................................................................. 25 Academic Overload .................................................................................................................... 25 Directed Study ........................................................................................................................... 25 Attendance and Course Work ................................................................................................... 25 Repeat Course ............................................................................................................................ 26 Auditing ...................................................................................................................................... 26 English Standards ....................................................................................................................... 26 Course Numbering ..................................................................................................................... 26 Examinations.............................................................................................................................. 27 Challenging a Course ................................................................................................................. 27 Transfer of Credits ..................................................................................................................... 27 Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) .............................................. 28 Course(s) Waived ....................................................................................................................... 28 Add/Drop ................................................................................................................................... 28 Administrative Withdrawal ........................................................................................................ 28 Withdrawal from a Course......................................................................................................... 29 Incomplete Grades .................................................................................................................... 29 Failed Courses ............................................................................................................................ 29 Registration ................................................................................................................................ 29 Leave of Absence ....................................................................................................................... 29 Readmission of Former Students .............................................................................................. 29 1 Guest Policy ............................................................................................................................... 30 English Language Admission Requirements .............................................................................. 30 Grades ................................................................................................................................. 31 Academic Probation ................................................................................................................... 31 Grade Appeal Policy and Procedure .......................................................................................... 32 Dean’s List .................................................................................................................................. 32 Transcripts ........................................................................................................................... 33 Academic Advising and Counseling ....................................................................................... 33 Financial Information ........................................................................................................... 34 Seminary Charges for 2020-2021 .............................................................................................. 34 Resident Seminarians ........................................................................................................................... 34 Additional Costs for Resident Seminarians .......................................................................................... 34 Costs for Non-Seminarian Students ..................................................................................................... 34 Thesis Continuation Fee ............................................................................................................ 35 Non-Seminarian Tuition Payment Policy ................................................................................... 35 Refunds ............................................................................................................................... 36 Refund Policy ............................................................................................................................. 36 Withdrawal Date ........................................................................................................................ 36 Refund Schedule ........................................................................................................................ 36 Payment Considerations ............................................................................................................ 36 Refund ........................................................................................................................................ 37 Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................ 37 Applying for Financial Aid .......................................................................................................... 37 Scholarships ..............................................................................................................................