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2015-2016 CATALOG MISSION AND ACCREDITATION The Mission The University of Tampa is a comprehensive, independent university that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. Four colleges offer more than 200 areas of study through a core curriculum rooted in a liberal arts tradition. Beginning with an innovative rst-year student experience, University of Tampa students explore global issues, examine career possibilities, and rene communication and critical thinking skills. Master’s programs in business, health, education, and ne arts, as well as a continuing studies program for adult learners, exemplify the University’s commitment to the professions and to the community. The University’s 105-acre residential campus in the heart of downtown Tampa provides an historical and cultural setting for learning both on and off campus. Valuing the community’s international heritage, the University attracts students, faculty, and staff from around the world with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural awareness and understanding. The University is committed to the development of each student to become a productive and responsible citizen. To this end, the University ensures that students balance “learning by thinking” with “learning by doing.” Students are taught by highly qualied, experienced faculty members who are committed to teaching, academic advising and continued intellectual growth. Classes are conducted in personalized settings in which learning is enhanced through application. Students participate in learning partnerships with faculty and the community through independent studies, internships, research, and other practical experiences that complement classroom learning. The University’s academic services and co-curricular activities support individual discovery and development, and provide leadership opportunities. Involvement and participation inside and outside the classroom are valued. Through complete engagement with the educational environment, UT students are prepared for careers, graduate and professional education, and lifelong learning. Accreditation The University of Tampa is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges for questions about the accreditation of The University of Tampa at: Commission on Colleges 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, GA 30033-4097 Telephone: (404) 679-4500 Website: www.sacscoc.org Other accreditations include: • AACSB International — Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business: Sykes College of Business • ABET — Computing Accrediting Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology: Management Information Systems Program • ACEN — Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing: Nursing Programs • ACS — American Chemical Society: B.S. in Chemistry • ASBMB — American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: B.S. in Biochemistry • CAATE — Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education: B.S. in Athletic Training • CAPACS — Commission on the Accreditation of Programs in Applied and Clinical Sociology: Applied Sociology Concentration • FEPAC — Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission: B.S. in Forensic Science • NASM — National Association of Schools of Music: Music Programs The Florida Board of Nursing approves UT’s nursing programs. The Florida Department of Education approves UT’s education programs. The Florida State Approving Agency for Veterans’ Training recognizes the University for veterans’ educational benets. The Henry B. Plant Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Disclaimer: This document represents the contents of The University of Tampa’s online catalog; however, it may not identical. The ofcial catalog is available at www.ut.edu/catalog. www.ut.edu/catalog University of Tampa Catalog 2015-2016 1 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Academic Calendar WINTER INTERSESSION 2016 2015-2016 University Year Jan. 4, Monday Classes begin. Jan. 5, Tuesday Last day to drop classes with 100% tuition credit. FALL SEMESTER 2015 Jan. 6, Wednesday Schedule change fee ($25) instituted; “W” on April 2-Aug. 28 Fall registration. transcript. Aug. 26, Wednesday International students arrive. Jan. 15, Friday Classes end. Aug. 27, Thursday Residence hall check-in for new students. Aug. 27-28, Final registration and payment. SPRING SEMESTER 2016 Thursday-Friday Jan. 13, Wednesday New international students arrive. Aug. 28, Friday Residence halls open for continuing students, 9 a.m. Jan. 14, Thursday Residence halls open for new students. Aug. 31, Monday Classes begin. Final registration and payment. Sept. 2, Wednesday Last day to drop/add rst 7-week classes with Jan. 15, Friday Residence halls open for continuing students, 9 100% tuition credit. Last day to declare pass/fail a.m. or audit for rst 7-week classes. Jan. 18, Monday No classes, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Day. Sept. 3, Thursday Schedule change fee ($25) instituted for Jan. 19, Tuesday Classes begin. withdrawing from rst 7-week classes; withdrawals (“W”) appear on transcripts. Jan. 21, Thursday Last day to drop/add rst 7-week classes with 100% tuition credit. Last day to declare pass/fail Sept. 4, Friday Drop/add for 14-week classes with 100% tuition or audit for rst 7-week classes. credit ends at 3 p.m. Last day to declare pass/fail or audit for 14-week classes. Jan. 22, Friday Schedule change fee ($25) instituted for withdrawing from rst 7-week classes; Sept. 7, Monday No classes, Labor Day. withdrawals (“W”) appear on transcript. Sept. 8, Tuesday Schedule change fee ($25) instituted for Jan. 25, Monday Drop/add for 14-week classes ends at 3 p.m. with withdrawing from 14-week classes; withdrawals 100% tuition credit. Last day to add or to declare (“W”) appear on transcript. pass/fail or audit for 14-week classes. Sept. 18, Friday Last day to withdraw from 7- and 14-week classes Jan. 26, Tuesday Schedule change fee ($25) instituted for with 50% tuition credit (fees non-refundable). withdrawing from 14-week classes; withdrawals Sept. 29, Tuesday Last day to withdraw from rst 7-week classes. (“W”) appear on transcript. Oct. 2-3, Family Weekend. Feb. 8, Monday Last day to withdraw from 14-week classes with Friday-Saturday 50% tuition credit (fees non-refundable). Oct. 19, Monday First 7-week classes end. Feb. 22, Monday Last day to withdraw from rst 7-week classes. Oct. 21, Wednesday Second 7-week classes begin. Registration for summer begins. Oct. 23, Friday Spring and summer incomplete (“I”) grades not March 6-13, Spring break resolved become “F”s. Sunday-Sunday (begins after last class on Saturday, March 5). Last day to add and drop second 7-week classes March 14, Monday First 7-week classes end. with 100% tuition and fee credit. March 15, Tuesday Second 7-week classes begin. Last day to declare pass/fail or audit for second March 17, Thursday Last day to drop/add second 7-week classes at 7-week classes. 100% tuition credit. Homecoming Weekend. Last day to declare pass/fail or audit for second Nov. 2, Monday Last day for federal nancial aid return of funds. 7-week classes. Nov. 3, Tuesday Last day to withdraw from second 7-week March 18, Friday Fall “I” grades not resolved become “F”s. classes with 50% tuition and fee credit (fees non- March 28, Monday Last day to withdraw from 14-week classes. Last refundable). day for 50% tuition credit on second 7-week Nov. 5, Thursday Registration for spring begins for continuing classes. students. Last day for federal nancial aid return of funds. Nov. 9, Monday Last day to withdraw from 14-week classes. March 31, Thursday Registration begins for fall continuing students. Nov. 17, Tuesday Last day to withdraw from second 7-week classes. April 11, Monday Last day to withdraw from second 7-week classes. Nov. 25-Nov. 29, Thanksgiving vacation (begins after last evening May 2, Monday Last day of classes. Wednesday-Sunday class on Tuesday, Nov. 24). May 3-6, Final exams. Nov. 30, Monday Classes resume. Tuesday-Friday Dec. 12, Saturday Last day of classes. May 6, Friday Semester ends. Dec. 14-17, Final exams. May 7, Saturday Commencement. Monday-Thursday Residence halls close for all students except Dec. 17, Thursday Semester ends. graduating seniors, 11 a.m. Dec. 18, Friday Residence halls close for all students except May 8, Sunday Residence halls close for graduating seniors, 11 graduating seniors, 11 a.m. a.m. Dec. 19, Saturday Commencement. May 9, Monday Spring semester nal grades are due by faculty Dec. 20, Sunday Residence halls close for graduating seniors, 11 before midnight. a.m. Dec. 21, Monday Fall semester nal grades are due from faculty before midnight. 2 University of Tampa Catalog 2015-2016 www.ut.edu/catalog ACADEMIC CALENDAR MAY TERM 2016 SUMMER 12-WEEK SESSION 2016 May 6, Friday Last day to add classes, 3 p.m. May 19, Thursday Final registration and nal payment for all students. May 9, Monday Classes begin. May 23, Monday Classes begin (summer session I and 12-week May 10, Tuesday Last day to drop classes with 100% tuition credit. session). May 11, Wednesday Schedule change fee ($25) instituted for May 30, Monday No classes, Memorial Day. withdrawing; withdrawals (“W”) appear on transcript. May 31, Tuesday Last day to add or drop classes with 100% tuition credit. May 20, Friday Classes end. June 1, Wednesday Schedule change fee ($25) instituted for May 30, Monday Final grades are due by faculty before midnight. withdrawing; withdrawals (“W”) appear on transcript. June 3, Friday Monday classes meet to make up for Memorial SUMMER EXECUTIVE MBA TERM 2016 Day holiday. May 14, Saturday Classes begin. June 13, Monday Last day to withdraw from classes with 50% tuition credit (fees nonrefundable). May 19, Thursday Last day to add or drop classes with 100% tuition credit. July 4, Monday No classes for July 4 holiday. May 20, Friday Schedule change fee ($25) instituted for July 8, Friday Monday classes meet to make up for July 4 withdrawing; withdrawals (“W”) appear on holiday.