Post University Catalog 2016-2017
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Post University Catalog 2016-2017 Welcome to Post University! This catalog provides you with a snapshot of life at Post where our dedication to helping students achieve their academic goals is grounded in our commitment to lifelong learning. That’s why at Post, we believe everyone needs to be a learner, not just a knower. With average class sizes of 16 students on main campus and 18 students online, you will have a chance to get to know your professors and fellow classmates as you work together to broaden your knowledge base, develop your skills, and apply your learnings. We believe that learning is enriched when students have a chance to step outside the text and into the real world. So, each course you take will be taught by a scholar-practitioner who not only has an advanced degree, but brings many years of relevant work experience to the classroom. If you need or want additional academic support, an array of services are readily available as part of your Post University education. In fact, one of the hallmarks of Post University is the level of personalized attention and support available to our Main Campus, online and hybrid students. From instructors to academic advisors, academic success counselors, career services experts, librarians, and tutors, you will have ready access to a team of educators who will be champions for your success. At the undergraduate level, in addition to courses that focus on your major, we also offer courses designed to help you develop your leadership and self-awareness skills. Our extensive general education curriculum enables you to explore more fully the richness of the humanities, social sciences and the arts, and our Honors Program for Main Campus students provides academically talented and motivated students challenges to foster intellectual growth, while building a foundation for lifetime learning. At the graduate level, we offer relevant, application-based programs and a variety of degree concentrations designed to help you make an immediate difference in your current career or pursue a new field of interest. Graduate programs are now offered online, and on-ground at our Waterbury campus. Beyond academics, our small New England campus offers competitive NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s athletic programs, a Collegiate Sprint Football program, and Dressage, Hunt Seat and Western Riding teams, as well as an extensive student activities program that is known for its creativity and inclusion. Our athletic programs, along with student government and club activities, offer many opportunities to take on leadership roles and pursue individual interests. Whether you choose to enroll on our traditional campus in Waterbury or take accelerated courses through the Accelerated Degree Program of Post University, you will have many opportunities for intellectual, social and professional growth. On behalf of the students, faculty and staff of Post University, I wish you success in the classroom, on the field or court, and in your current or future career! Warmest regards, Donald W. Mroz, Ph.D. President of Post University & Founding Dean of the Malcolm Baldrige School of Business TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................... 1 3.2 Admission Process for Graduate Students .............. 24 1.1 Post University: A Great Place to Start Your Future 3.2.1 Acceptance and Matriculation ............................ 24 ............................................................................................................ 1 3.2.2 Acceptance with Conditions and 1.1.2 ADP Evening and Weekend Locations............... 2 Matriculation ........................................................................... 25 1.2 Academic Calendar Fall 2016-Spring 2017 ............... 3 3.2.3 Non-Matriculated Students ................................. 25 1.3 Accreditation ......................................................................... 5 3.2.4 Transfer Students ...................................................... 26 1.3.1 State Licensure and Accreditation ....................... 5 3.2.5 Admission to Certificate Programs .................. 26 1.3.2 Regional Accreditation ............................................... 5 3.2.6 Application Deadlines ............................................. 26 1.3.3 National Accreditation ............................................... 5 3.2.7 Admissions Appeals .................................................. 27 1.4 State Approvals .................................................................... 6 4.0 TUITION AND FEES ................................................ 28 1.5 Institutional Governance ....................................... 10 4.1 Main Campus Tuition and Fees................................... 28 1.5.1 Board of Trustees ....................................................... 10 4.1.1 Additional Main Campus Fees ............................ 29 1.5.2 Administration ............................................................. 10 4.2 ADP Tuition and Fees ....................................................... 31 1.5.3 Post University Ownership ....................................... 10 4.2.1 Undergraduate Program Tuition ....................... 31 1.6 Student Concerns and Complaints ............................. 11 4.2.2 Graduate Program Tuition .................................... 31 2.0 MAIN CAMPUS ADMISSIONS ............................ 13 4.2.3 Electronic Course Materials and Technology Fees ................................................................................................ 31 2.1 Application for Undergraduate Admissions ........... 13 4.2.4 Failure to Pay ................................................................ 31 2.1.1 Freshman Admissions .................................................. 13 4.2.5 Tuition Refunds .......................................................... 32 2.1.2 Undergraduate Transfer Admissions .............. 13 4.3 Military Programs ............................................................. 32 2.2 Honors Program Admissions ........................................ 14 4.3.1 Military Programs Tuition for Active Duty 2.3 International Admissions ............................................... 15 Personnel .................................................................................... 32 2.3.1 Student Visa Requirements .................................. 15 4.3.2 Military Student Tuition Refunds ...................... 33 2.4 Home-Schooled Students .............................................. 16 5.0 FINANCIAL AID ....................................................... 34 2.5 Main Campus Graduate Admissions .......................... 16 5.1 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ......................................................................................................... 34 2.6 Students with Disabilities .............................................. 17 5.2 Applying for Financial Aid .............................................. 34 2.7 Military-Related Applicants .......................................... 18 5.3 Financial Aid Award Information ................................. 34 2.8 Advanced Placement ....................................................... 18 5.4 Types of Federal Aid ......................................................... 35 2.9 Admissions Decision Policy ........................................... 19 5.5 Default Prevention and Management ....................... 36 2.10 Readmission ..................................................................... 19 5.6 Repayment Plan Options ................................................ 37 2.11 Deferred Admissions .................................................... 19 5.6.1 Forms of Payment Relief ........................................ 37 3.0 ADP ADMISSIONS ................................................... 20 5.6.2 Loan Consolidation .................................................... 37 3.1 Undergraduate Admissions .......................................... 20 5.6.3 The National Student Loan Data System 3.1.1 First-Time College Students ............................. 20 (NSLDS) ....................................................................................... 37 3.1.2 Transfer Students ...................................................... 20 5.6.4 Satisfactory Academic Degree Progress (SAP) 3.1.3. Admission of Home-Schooled Applicants ... 21 Standards for the Receipt of Federal Aid .................. 37 3.1.4 International Applicants ......................................... 22 5.7 Return of Title IV Funds .................................................. 39 3.1.5 Matriculation Policy ................................................ 22 5.8 VA Benefits & Financial Aid ........................................... 40 3.1.6 Admissions Decision Policy .................................. 22 5.9 For Questions Regarding Financial Aid or Payment 3.1.7 Military-Related Student Admissions ............ 23 Contacts ....................................................................................... 40 5.10 Scholarships ..................................................................... 41 9.3.3 Benefits of the Honors Program ........................ 60 5.10.1 Main Campus Merit Scholarships for 9.4 Honorary Organizations ................................................. 61 Incoming Freshmen ............................................................... 41 9.5 Honors ................................................................................... 62 5.10.2 Main Campus Merit Scholarships