2019-20 Academic Bulletin - Undergraduate
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Cultivating Scholars & Leaders One by One 2019-20 ACADEMIC BULLETIN - UNDERGRADUATE Jubilee Hall, Fisk University FISK UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN 1 2019 -2020 UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN The information in this bulletin is made as accurate as possible at the time of publication. Students are responsible for informing themselves of, and satisfactorily meeting, all requirements pertinent to their relationship with the University. The University reserves the right to make changes as circumstances demand with reference to academic standing, admission, attendance, candidacy, conduct, curriculum, graduation, registration, and tuition and fees. FISK UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN 2 ABOUT THE BULLETIN This Bulletin represents the most current information POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION available at the time of publication. As Fisk University Fisk University does not discriminate on the basis of continues to provide the highest quality of intellectual and race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, leadership development opportunities, the curriculum is religion, national origin or disability in the always expanding to meet the changes in graduate and administration and operation of its admission and professional training as well as the changing demands of educational policies, programs and activities. An equal the global workforce. New opportunities will arise and, opportunity employer, Fisk University adheres to subsequently, modifications may be made to existing federal, state and local government employment programs and to the information contained in this guidelines. Qualified individuals with disabilities may Bulletin without prior notice. Thus, while the provisions not, on the basis of disability, be denied admission of this Bulletin will be applied as stated, Fisk University (including re-admission) or be subjected to retains the right to change the policies and programs discrimination in admission, re• admission or contained herein at its discretion. recruitment by the University in violation of 34 C.F.R. § 104.42(a). The Bulletin is not an irrevocable contract between Fisk University and a student. Updated versions of this Bulletin ACCREDITATION may be accessed online at www.fisk.edu. Students are encouraged to maintain a positive working relationship Fisk University is accredited by The Commission on with faculty academic advisors who can effectively help Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and them chart a bright future at Fisk University and prepare Schools to award the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of for life upon graduation. Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Music (B.M.), and Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404- 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Fisk University. FISK UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Bulletin .......................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... 4 Fisk University Academic Calendars, 2019-2020 ............................................................................. 9 Academic Calendar – Fall 2019 ..................................................................................................... 9 Academic Calendar – Spring 2020 .............................................................................................. 12 Academic Calendar – Summer I 2020 .......................................................................................... 15 Academic Calendar – Summer II 2020 ......................................................................................... 16 Welcome .................................................................................................................................... 17 General Information .................................................................................................................... 17 Vision ......................................................................................................................................... 17 Mission ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Learning and Living at Fisk ........................................................................................................... 19 Degrees Offered ......................................................................................................................... 19 Public Safety ............................................................................................................................... 19 Policy and Procedures on Bias and Hate Crimes ............................................................................ 19 Policy Governing Fraternities and Sororities .................................................................................. 22 Library and University Services ..................................................................................................... 24 ADA Compliance ........................................................................................................................ 26 Academic Excellence & Student Performance ................................................................................ 26 L.E.A.D. Program ......................................................................................................................... 26 Career Development and Leadership ............................................................................................ 27 Counseling Services ..................................................................................................................... 27 International Programs ................................................................................................................. 29 Veterans Affairs ........................................................................................................................... 30 Admissions .................................................................................................................................. 30 Qualifications .............................................................................................................................. 30 FISK UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN 4 Early Admission ........................................................................................................................... 32 Conditional Admission ................................................................................................................. 32 Advanced Placement ................................................................................................................... 33 International Baccalaureate Credits .............................................................................................. 33 Non-Degree Seeking Students ...................................................................................................... 34 International Students Admissions ................................................................................................. 36 Academic Forgiveness Policy ........................................................................................................ 37 Statute of Limitations .................................................................................................................... 38 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................... 38 Federal Financial Aid Grant Programs .......................................................................................... 38 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ......................................................................... 39 Federal Pell Grant ....................................................................................................................... 39 Federal Direct Education Loan Program ........................................................................................ 39 Opportunity Grant ....................................................................................................................... 40 Federal Work-Study Program ....................................................................................................... 40 Federal Perkins Loans .................................................................................................................. 40 Payment of Tuition ....................................................................................................................... 41 Description of Selected Fees ......................................................................................................... 42 Tuition, Room and Board Refund Policy ......................................................................................... 43 Planning a Fisk University Education ............................................................................................. 45 New Student Orientation ............................................................................................................. 45 Placement Tests ........................................................................................................................... 45 Faculty Academic Advisor ...........................................................................................................