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2021 – 2022 University Catalog 2021 -2022 1 2021 – 2022 University Catalog Addendum Columbia Southern University made the following amendments to policy, institutional, and/or programmatic information. Students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor with questions. 21-22.1 Addendum – September 3, 2021 21-22.1 | Textbook and Course Material Policy | Effective Immediately This policy has been updated. 2 Return to Table of Contents 2021 – 2022 University Catalog University Catalog | Effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 21982 University Lane (Shipping) | P.O. Box 3110 (Mailing) | Orange Beach, AL 36561 Main Phone: 800.977.8449, 251.981.3771 | Main Fax: 251.981.3815 © 2021 Columbia Southern University Policy Disclaimer At CSU, we are committed to ensuring that our students are kept informed of the latest principles, theories, and applications pertaining to their studies. However, CSU reserves the right to make changes, as deemed appropriate and without prior notification, in our course offerings, curricula, academic policies, and other rules and regulations affecting students. Catalog Disclaimer This publication is not a contract between the student and CSU or any party or parties and should not be regarded as such. Reasonable effort was made at the time this document was created to ensure that all policies and provisions of this publication were correct. CSU reserves the right to make changes and addenda to current policy as necessary and will post these changes on the CSU website at http://myCSU.ColumbiaSouthern.edu. Any student affected by policy changes will be contacted by the appropriate CSU faculty or staff member to discuss the student’s options under the new policy. 3 Return to Table of Contents 2021 – 2022 University Catalog Catalog Effective Dates July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Terms 1A22 through 6B22 Academic Calendar U.S. students must register by the end of the registration period. Students with APO/FPO addresses must register at least four weeks prior to the term start date in order to allow sufficient time for textbook delivery. Track A Semester Term Registration* Start Date Drop Date End Date Summer 1A22 05/12/21-07/13/21 07/28/21 08/03/21 09/21/21 Fall 2A22 07/14/21-09/14/21 09/29/21 10/05/21 11/23/21 Winter 3A22 09/15/21-11/16/21 12/01/21 12/07/21 02/08/22 Christmas Break – During Term 3A (12/22/21-01/04/22) Winter 4A22 11/17/21-02/01/22 02/16/22 02/22/22 04/12/22 Spring 5A22 02/02/22-04/05/22 04/27/22 05/03/22 06/21/22 Track B Semester Term Registration* Start Date Drop Date End Date Summer 1B22 04/07/21-06/22/21 07/07/21 07/13/21 08/31/21 Fall 2B22 06/23/21-08/24/21 09/08/21 09/14/21 11/02/21 Fall 3B22 08/25/21-10/26/21 11/10/21 11/16/21 01/18/22 Christmas Break – During Term 3B (12/22/21-01/04/22) Winter 4B22 10/27/21-01/11/22 01/26/22 02/01/22 03/22/22 Spring 5B22 01/12/22-03/15/22 03/30/22 04/05/22 05/24/22 Spring 6B22 03/16/22-05/17/22 06/01/22 06/07/22 07/26/22 *Please note a late fee of $50.00 will be due for enrollments received after Registration end date. Please refer to the CSU website for the current Academic Calendar. 4 Return to Table of Contents 2021 – 2022 University Catalog MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Future Knight, I am honored that you are considering Columbia Southern University to be your educational partner. CSU is different from other institutions for many reasons, but one of the things that really sets us apart is the emphasis that we place on building relationships with our students. We consider our students and alumni as members of the CSU family and we cannot wait to welcome you into that group. We strive to be sincere, compassionate, and helpful in everything we do. If there is something you need, please do Ken Styron, M.B.A. not hesitate to ask. President, Columbia Southern University We know that going to college is a big decision, and it may even be overwhelming at times. You will have support and encouragement every step of the way to accomplish this goal. Just ask any of our 54,000 CSU graduates. Just imagine how great you will feel when you finally hold that diploma in your hands. You can succeed and you will. We believe in you. Ken Styron President 5 Return to Table of Contents 2021 – 2022 University Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy For Title IV Students Message from the President ........................... 5 .............................................................................................. 27 Tuition Assistance/DANTES ................................................ 30 About Columbia Southern University .............. 8 VA Benefits .......................................................................... 30 Mission Statement ................................................................ 8 Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative ... 30 Core Values ............................................................................ 8 Scholarships ......................................................................... 31 Vision ..................................................................................... 8 Institutional Goals ................................................................. 8 Academic Information .................................... 32 History .................................................................................... 8 Academic Year ..................................................................... 32 Accreditation ......................................................................... 9 Academic Integrity .............................................................. 32 Higher Education Related Membership ............................... 9 Degree Programs and Certificates ..................................... 32 State Authorization and Licensure ....................................... 9 Accelerated Path Option ..................................................... 32 NC-SARA ................................................................................. 9 EasyEnroll ............................................................................ 33 Registering a Complaint with CSU ...................................... 10 Courses ................................................................................ 33 Registering a Complaint with External Agencies ............... 10 Faculty .................................................................................. 33 Title IX .................................................................................. 10 Colleges ................................................................................ 34 Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy ... 11 The Crime Awareness & Campus Security Act of 1990 ..... 12 Policies .......................................................... 36 Student Records .................................................................. 13 Academic Course Load Policy ............................................. 36 University Catalog and Student Handbook ........................ 13 Academic Credit Policy ....................................................... 36 Board of Trustees and Administration ........... 14 Academic Integrity Policy ................................................... 36 Academic Program Improvement Policy ........................... 38 Board of Trustees ................................................................ 14 Academic Records Privacy Policy ....................................... 39 Administration ..................................................................... 14 Accommodation for Disabilities Policy ............................... 39 Assignment Make-Up Policy ............................................... 39 Admissions .................................................... 17 Attendance Policy ............................................................... 39 Admission Requirements Policy ......................................... 17 Academic Complaint and Grievance Policy ....................... 40 Technical Requirements ..................................................... 18 Non-Academic Complaint and Grievance Policy .............. 41 Admission Status ................................................................. 19 Course Access Policy ........................................................... 42 Admission Process ............................................................... 19 Course Completion Policy ................................................... 42 Understanding Degree Requirements ............................... 20 Course Extension Policy for LifePace Learning Courses .... 42 Online Learning Options ..................................................... 20 Course Retake Policy ........................................................... 43 Transfer Credit Policy .......................................................... 21 DBA Academic Course Load Policy ..................................... 43 DBA Admission Requirements Policy ................................. 43 Tuition & Fees ............................................... 23 DBA Candidacy Status Policy .............................................. 43 Tuition Rates ........................................................................ 23 DBA Graduation Requirements Policy ............................... 43 Student Fees ........................................................................ 23 DBA Institutional Academic Progress Policy ...................... 44 Automatic Credit Card Payment Plan ................................ 23 DBA Leave of Absence Policy