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a n t i o c h u n i v e r s i t y s a n t a b a r b a r a Transforming Our Community General Catalog 2013-2014 For more information www.antiochsb.edu 602 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Antioch University is a not-for-profit private institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Antioch University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504 (800) 621-7440 www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org Antioch University has had continuous accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1927. Antioch University Santa Barbara is in voluntary compliance with state statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to a private postsecondary institution in order to operate in California as directed by the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) of the State of California. Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 or P.O. Box 980818 West Sacramento, CA 95798 (916) 431-6959 www.bppe.ca.gov All of the credentials offered in the Master of Arts in Education and Teacher Credentialing Program are fully accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Information Services P.O. Box 944270 Sacramento, CA 94244-2700 (916) 445-7254 or (888) 921-2682 www.ctc.ca.gov Antioch University’s accreditation further includes federal government recognition, making Antioch University’s students fully eligible for a variety of financial aid assistance, including grants, scholarships, and loans. Antioch University Santa Barbara is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against and to provide equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and veteran status. Any questions or problems concerning the institution that have not been satisfactorily resolved internally should be directed to the Executive Director of the BPPE (2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, California 95814). For undergraduate students interested in obtaining a teaching credential in the State of California, it is important to note that Antioch University Santa Barbara is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools (see above address). As is the case with other out-of-state regionally accredited colleges and universities, degrees from Antioch are fully recognized degrees by the higher education community. However, those seeking teaching credentials should check with the credentialing program to which they intend to apply to be aware of any restrictions that program might have on the acceptance of undergraduate coursework. This does not apply to Antioch’s graduate program for teacher preparation, which is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Disclaimer: The university reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend or remove current policies or to adopt new policies as it deems necessary or appropriate from time to time. Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to visit the policy section of the Portal frequently to be kept informed of all current policies and their effective dates. The University also reserves the right to change tuition, fees, curricula and course offerings and other matters contained in this Catalog at any time, without notice. Contents General Information ...............................................................................................................9 Degrees Offered ................................................................................................................................. 12 Admissions..................................................................................................................14 Application Process ........................................................................................................................... 14 International Students ........................................................................................................................ 15 Transfer Students from Other Antioch Campuses .............................................................................. 16 Readmitted Students ......................................................................................................................... 16 Admission Decisions .......................................................................................................................... 17 Deferring Admission ........................................................................................................................... 17 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................18 What Types of Financial Aid Are Available? ...................................................................................... 18 Applying for Financial Aid ................................................................................................................... 19 Financial Aid Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 19 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .............................................................................................. 19 Tuition & Fees .............................................................................................................20 Tuition ................................................................................................................................................. 20 Fees .................................................................................................................................................... 20 Explanation of Fees ............................................................................................................................ 21 Tuition Payment Plan .......................................................................................................................... 23 Tuition Refund Policy ........................................................................................................................ 23 Office of the Registrar .................................................................................................25 Registrarial Policies & Procedures ..................................................................................................... 25 Registration ......................................................................................................................................... 25 Add/Drop ............................................................................................................................................. 28 Intra-University Registration ............................................................................................................... 28 Transcript ............................................................................................................................................ 28 Enrollment/Degree Verification ........................................................................................................... 28 Diploma/Commencement ................................................................................................................... 29 Attending Other Institutions ................................................................................................................ 29 Student Records ................................................................................................................................. 30 Student Status .................................................................................................................................... 31 Academic Policies & Procedures ...................................................................................32 Taking Courses at Another Institution ................................................................................................ 32 Transfer Credits .................................................................................................................................. 32 Academic Writing Skills ..................................................................................................................... 32 Computing Skills ................................................................................................................................ 32 The Narrative Evaluation Process ...................................................................................................... 32 Grade Equivalency ............................................................................................................................ 34 Incomplete Work ................................................................................................................................. 34 Student Evaluation of Courses .......................................................................................................... 34 Exceptions to Policies & Procedures .................................................................................................