GSAS Catalog 2019-20
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BRYN MAWR COLLEGE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES Catalog and Handbook This handbook contains information about the M. A. and Ph. D. requirements that pertains to all students enrolled in GSAS. Individual programs also have their own policies concerning graduate study. It is the student’s responsibility to know these program- specific requirements, and the responsibility of the faculty to share them with students in a clear and timely manner. 2019-2020 GSAS 2019-20 Academic Calendar This calendar provides a schedule for students and faculty to meet important deadlines specified in the Faculty Rules governing the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. Fall 2019 Aug. 28 Orientation for all new GSAS students and first-time TAs (required) Aug. 29 President's reception for new graduate students Aug. 30 Last date to waive or accept Bryn Mawr Health Insurance Aug. 30- Online Registration through BIONIC for new GSAS Sept. 11 students for Semester I Sept. 3 First day of classes TBD GSAS Welcome Back Picnic Sept. 11 Last date to drop or add a course in Semester 1 Sept. 27 Application for M.A. Candidacy for the Dec. 15 degree is due Oct. 1 Deadline to change incomplete grades to S or U from academic year 2018-19 Oct. 11 Deadline to schedule Preliminary Examinations for Semester 1 Oct. 11 Deadline for submitting Ph.D. dissertations for the Dec.15 degree from students in ARCH, Classics, & HART. Dissertations must be deposited in GSAS Office by 4 pm Oct. 12-20 Fall Break Oct. 31 Deadline for graduate student applications for reimbursement of travel and research expenses for the current academic year Deadline for submitting Ph.D. dissertations for the Dec. 15 degree for students in Chemistry, Nov. 1 Mathematics, Physics, and Clinical Developmental Psychology. Dissertations must be deposited in GSAS Office by 4 pm Nov. 4-15 Registration for Spring 2020 Nov. 18 Deadline for applications for GSAS financial support from all continuing students for academic year 2019-20 Nov. 27-Dec. Thanksgiving Break 1 Dec. 2 Last date for Ph.D. final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) for the Dec. 15 degree Dec. 6 Last date for Ph.D. Preliminary Examinations in Semester I Dec. 12 Application for Ph.D. Candidacy due for students planning to take Preliminary Examinations in Semester II Dec. 12 Last date for final oral and/or written M.A. examinations for the Dec. 15 degree Dec. 12 Last Day of Classes Dec. 15 Deadline for deposit of final revised version of all dissertations for the December 15 degree and for all GSAS Ph.D. completion items Dec. 15 Last date for reporting grades of M.A. candidates for the Dec. 15 degree. Dec. 15 M.A and Ph.D. Degrees Conferred Dec. 20 Deadline for submitting supplemental materials for competitive fellowships for the academic year 2020- 2021 Dec. 22 - GSAS Office Closed Jan. 2 2 SPRING 2020 Jan. 2 Deadline for letter grades for work completed in Semester I Jan. 10 Deadline for evaluations of student work completed in Semester I. Evaluations are due in the GSAS Office by 4pm Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Jan. 21 First day of classes Jan. 29 Last date to drop or add a course in Semester II Feb. 3 Application for M.A. Candidacy for the May degree is due Feb. 7 Deadline to schedule Preliminary Examinations in Semester II Mar. 4 Deadline for submitting Ph.D. dissertations for the May degree for students in ARCH, Classics, & HART. Dissertations must be deposited in GSAS Office by 4pm Mar. 6-15 Spring Break (Begins after last class) Mar. 27 Deadline for submitting Ph.D. dissertations for the May degree from students in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Clinical Developmental Psychology. Dissertations must be deposited in GSAS Office by 4 pm Apr. 1-15 Registration for Fall 2020 Apr. 12 Last date for Ph.D. Preliminary Examinations Apr. 15 Deadline for Summer Stipend Advance Request Apr. 24 Last date for final Ph.D. oral examinations (defense of dissertation) for the May degree May 1 Application for Ph.D. candidacy due for students planning to take Preliminary Examinations in fall of next year May 1 Last day of classes May 6 Last date for final oral and/or written M.A. examinations for the May degree May 8 Last date for reporting grades of M.A. candidates for the May degree. Grades are due in the Registrar's office by noon 3 May 8 Deadline for summer stipend request for the June payment Deadline for deposit of final revised version of all May 8 dissertations for the May degree and for completion of all GSAS graduation checklist items May 15 Rehearsal for M.A. and Ph.D. degree recipients. Convocation May 16 Commencement May 22 Deadline for letter grades for work completed in Semester II May 25 Deadline for evaluations of student work completed in Semester II. Evaluations are due in the GSAS office by 4 pm 4 Contents Contact Information .............................................................. 9 President, Provost and College Leadership .............. 10 About the College ............................................................... 11 The Mission of Bryn Mawr College ........................... 11 The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences ............... 12 A Brief History of Bryn Mawr College ................................. 11 A Quaker Legacy ........................................................... 11 M. Carey Thomas’ Academic Ideal ............................... 12 Engaging the World ...................................................... 13 A Tradition of Freedom ................................................ 14 Cooperation and Growth .............................................. 15 Embracing the Global Century ..................................... 17 Libraries and Educational Resources .................................. 21 Libraries .................................................................... 21 Special Collections .................................................... 23 Special Research Resources...................................... 25 Computing ................................................................ 26 Language Learning Center ........................................ 27 Laboratories .............................................................. 28 Chemistry .................................................................. 29 Physics ...................................................................... 30 Instrument Shop ....................................................... 32 Facilities for the Arts ................................................. 32 5 The Bern Schwartz Fitness and Athletic Center .................. 34 Campus Center .................................................................... 35 Student Responsibilities and Rights .................................... 36 Alcohol and Drug Policies ......................................... 36 The Alcohol Policy ...................................................... 37 Alcohol Effects .......................................................... 38 Services and Referrals .............................................. 40 The Drug Policy ......................................................... 41 Procedures ................................................................ 42 Policy on Drug-Free Schools ..................................... 51 Policy on a Drug-Free Workplace ............................. 52 Smoking Policy .......................................................... 54 GSAS Graduate Student Parental Accommodations Policy 55 Statement of Procedures Concerning Sexual Harassment and Other Forms of Harassment and Discrimination ......... 57 Sexual Assault Policy................................................. 63 Graduate Council ................................................................ 69 Privacy of Student Records ................................................. 69 Directory Information ......................................................... 70 Clery Act, Higher Education Opportunity Act and Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report .................................................................................. 71 Equality of Opportunity ...................................................... 72 Access Services ......................................................... 73 Financial Support ...................................................... 73 6 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Federal Financial Aid ....................................................................................... 75 Pace .......................................................................... 71 Evaluating Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): ... 71 Student Financial Services ........................................ 72 Costs of Education .................................................... 73 Billing and Payment Due Dates ................................ 73 Refund Policy ............................................................ 75 When a Student Withdraws ..................................... 76 Summary of Degree Requirements ..................................... 80 M.A. Degree .............................................................. 80 M.A. Checklist ..................................................................... 82 Ph.D. Degree ............................................................. 83 Ph.D. Checklist .................................................................... 86 Policies, Procedures and Deadlines .................................... 86 Language Examinations ............................................ 87 M.A. and Ph.D. Candidacy ........................................ 88 Ph.D. Supervising