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SPARTANBURG METHODIST COLLEGE General Catalog 2018 - 2019 Spartanburg Methodist College 1000 Powell Mill Road Spartanburg, South Carolina 29301-5899 Telephone Number: (864) 587-4000 Toll-Free: 1-800-772-7286 Fax Number: (864) 587-4355 Electronic Mail Address: [email protected] Internet Home Page: www.smcsc.edu 2 SPARTANBURG METHODIST COLLEGE 1000 POWELL MILL ROAD SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA 29301-5899 864-587-4000 This catalog is prepared for the convenience of the students, faculty, and staff of Spartanburg Methodist College. This document does not represent a contract between the College and its students. The College reserves the right to alter the contents of this publication as circumstances dictate. When changes are necessary, every reasonable effort will be made to notify students of such changes. Official copies of changes will be filed in the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Academic Affairs, and on-line (www.smcsc.edu). Spartanburg Methodist College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. S034-1656245 3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2018-2019 FALL SEMESTER Monday August 13 Faculty return Wednesday – Friday August 15-17 Faculty Workshops Friday August 17 Last Academic Orientation Saturday August 18 Freshman Move In/Pioneer Power-Up Sunday August 19 Pioneer Power-Up Continues Monday August 20 Sophomores Return/Pioneer Power-Up Continues Tuesday August 21 Validation Day Wednesday August 22 First Day of Classes Tuesday August 28 Last Day to Register or Drop/Add by 3:30 PM Monday September 3 Labor Day Holiday College closed Wednesday September 5 Convocation Tuesday September 25 Last Day to Withdraw from Course with a “W” Thursday October 11 Mid-term grades due; “I” grades cleared Friday October 12 Residence Halls close 5 PM Monday – Tuesday October 15-16 Fall Break Tuesday October 16 Residence Halls open 12 noon Monday October 22 Pre-registration Info Session Monday – Friday Oct. 22-26 Sophomore Pre-registration Monday – Friday Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Freshman Pre-registration Friday - Saturday TBA Homecoming/Alumni Day Tuesday November 20 Residence Halls close 5 PM Wednesday November 21 No classes held Thursday – Friday November 22-23 Thanksgiving Holidays Sunday November 25 Residence Halls open 12 noon Monday November 26 Classes resume Monday December 3 Last Day to Withdraw, FA, or Reinstate Friday December 7 Last Day of Classes Saturday-Wednesday December 8-12 Final Examinations Wednesday December 12 Residence Halls close 5 PM Thursday December 13 Grades Due – 12:00 noon 4 2018-2019 SPRING SEMESTER Wednesday January 2 College re-opens at 8:00 AM Monday January 7 Faculty Workshop; Orientation For New Students Monday January 7 Students Return Residence Halls open 12 noon Tuesday January 8 Validation Day Wednesday January 9 First Day of Classes Tuesday January 15 Last Day to Register or Drop/Add by 3:30 PM Monday January 21 MLK, Jr. Holiday; College closed Tuesday February 12 Last Day to Withdraw from Course with a “W” Thursday February 28 Mid-term Grades Due; “I” Grades Cleared Friday March 1 Residence Halls close 5 PM Monday – Friday March 4-8 Spring Break Sunday March 10 Residence Halls open 12 noon Monday March 11 Classes Resume Monday March 18 Pre-registration Info Session Monday-Tuesday Mar. 18-26 Combined Pre-registration Sophomore/Freshman Tuesday April 11 Awards Program (evening) Friday April 19 Good Friday Holiday; College closed Monday April 22 Last Day to Withdraw, FA or Reinstate Friday April 26 Last Day of Classes Saturday - Wednesday April 27-May 1 Final Examinations Wednesday May 1 Residence Halls close 5 PM Thursday May 2 Grades Due – 12:00 noon Saturday May 4 Commencement – 10:00 AM SUMMER 2019 SESSION I Tuesday May 21 Residence Halls open 12 noon Wednesday May 22 First Day of Classes Thursday May 23 Last Day to Register or Drop/Add by 12:00 Noon Monday May 27 Memorial Day Holiday; College closed Wednesday June 12 Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Thursday June 20 Last Day of Classes Friday June 21 Exams and Residence Halls close 5 PM Monday June 24 Grades Due 12:00 Noon 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS History and Mission ................................................................................ 8,9 Academic Calendar ................................................................................. 3,4 Academic Degrees .................................................................................... 28 Accreditation ............................................................................................ 11 Academic Regulations .............................................................................. 42 Academic Support Services ................................................................... 124 Academic Suspension ............................................................................... 50 Admissions ................................................................................................ 18 Annual Scholarships .............................................................................. 115 Basic Degree Requirements ..................................................................... 30 Career and Transfer Services ............................................................... 120 Class attendance Policy............................................................................ 47 Confidentiality of Records ....................................................................... 51 Continuing Education .............................................................................. 21 Course Descriptions ................................................................................. 58 Credit Hour definition ............................................................................. 42 Credits from Other Colleges, Universities, and Other Sources ........... 23 Degree for Career Program .................................................................... 38 Degree Programs for University Transfer ............................................. 30 Endowed Programs & Facilities ............................................................. 95 Endowed Scholarships ............................................................................. 97 Facilities .................................................................................................... 13 Fees and Charges...................................................................................... 84 Final Examinations .................................................................................. 43 Finances and Financial Aid ..................................................................... 84 Financial Aid Grants................................................................................ 90 Grading System ........................................................................................ 44 Grievance Procedures .............................................................................. 53 Institutional Relationships....................................................................... 10 International Student Admissions .......................................................... 21 Loan Programs ......................................................................................... 91 Payments Plans ......................................................................................... 86 Professional Development ..................................................................... 126 Provisional and Probationary Admissions............................................. 19 Refunds...................................................................................................... 87 Requirements to Retain Financial Aid ................................................... 92 Student Programs & Services ............................................................... 120 Students with Disabilities ........................................................................ 22 Transfer Student Admissions .................................................................. 20 Work and Service Programs ................................................................... 94 Index ........................................................................................................ 140 Personnel ................................................................................................. 130 Campus Map.................................................................... inside back cover 6 7 INTRODUCTION 8 HISTORY Spartanburg Methodist College was founded as Textile Industrial Institute in 1911 by Dr. David English Camak, a visionary Methodist minister. At its founding as a work-study cooperative, TII served young adults working in area textile mills by offering high school level courses in preparation for advanced education or employment. In this first cooperative education program in the country, students worked a week and then took classes for a week. This arrangement enabled the school to provide resources for education and for life. In 1927, the first two years of college-level work were added to