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Gordon College A State College in the University System of Georgia 419 College Drive Barnesville, Georgia 30204 Phone: 678-359-5021 Toll free in Georgia: 1-800-282-6504 Gordon College Website www.gdn.edu 2010 – 2011 Academic Catalog This catalog is prepared for the convenience of the students, faculty, and staff of Gordon College and is not to be construed as an official publication of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. In case of any divergence from or conflict with the Bylaws or Policies of the Board of Regents, the official Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents shall prevail. The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. While the provisions of this catalog ordinarily will be applied as stated, Gordon College reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes. Information on changes will be available in the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. It is especially important that students note that it is their responsibility to keep themselves apprised of current graduation requirements for their particular degree programs. Students should view the Gordon College website (www.gdn.edu) for the latest catalog updates. Gordon College, in compliance with federal law, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, religion, or age in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Persons who require special services or an accommodation to participate in any of the classes, programs, employment opportunities, or activities of Gordon College should contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Officer, 419 College Drive, Barnesville, Georgia 30204. It is the policy of Gordon College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are employees, students, or applicants for employment at Gordon College. The College will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required affording equal employment opportunity to qualified disabled individuals. Reasonable accommodations shall be provided in accordance with the policies of the University System of Georgia and Gordon. i TABLE OF CONTENTS THE MISSION OF GORDON COLLEGE ........................ 1 THE GORDON COLLEGE CREED .................................. 3 STATEMENT OF MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY ............ 4 GENERAL POLICIES ....................................................... 5 Definition - Student ...................................................... 5 Institutional Responsibility ........................................... 5 Sexual Harassment Policy ............................................ 5 Policy Statement on Sexual Harassment ......... 5 Definition of Sexual Harassment .................... 6 Examples of Sexual Harassment ..................... 6 Academic Freedom ......................................... 6 Procedures for Handling Complaints .............. 7 President's Statement on Sexual Harassment .. 8 Miscellaneous Student Complaints ............................... 8 Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) ...................... 8 Non-Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policies...................... 9 Voting Privileges .......................................................... 9 Computer and Electronic Equipment Usage Policy .... 10 Official Method of College Communication .............. 11 ADMISSIONS ................................................................... 12 Office of Admissions .................................................. 12 Regulations Governing the Admission of Students .... 12 State Residency Requirements ................................... 13 Written Correspondence with the College .................. 14 Admission Requirements ............................................ 14 Testing - Institutional/National ................................... 15 COMPASS - Placement Testing ................................. 15 Applicant Categories .................................................. 15 Beginning Freshmen ..................................... 15 Acceptance Consideration ............................. 16 Addressing USG CPC Policy ........................ 16 Importance of CPC Requirements ................ 19 English as a Second Language ............. 19 & 34 CPC Deficiencies .......................................... 20 English ............................................. 20 Foreign Language ............................ 20 Mathematics .................................... 20 Science ............................................ 20 Social Science ................................. 20 ii GED Students ................................................................... 21 Home-Schooled Applicants .............................................. 22 Fall Semester 2002 SAT I ................................................. 22 Agencies of Accreditation ................................................ 22 SAT II Subject Test .......................................................... 23 GED Track for Home-Schooled Applicants ..................... 23 Transfer Students .............................................................. 24 Limitations on Transfer Credit ......................................... 25 Transient Students ............................................................ 26 Auditors ............................................................................ 26 Special Students ................................................................ 27 Non-Degree Students ........................................................ 27 Accel Program for High School Students ......................... 28 Admission Standards .................................... 28 Documentation Required.............................. 29 Non-Traditional Students.................................................. 30 Admission for International Students ............................... 30 STUDENT RECORDS ........................................................... 35 Registrar's Office .............................................................. 35 Confidentiality of Records and Rights.............................. 35 Credit by Examination ...................................................... 37 Advanced Placement .................................. 38 CLEP ........................................................... 39 International Baccalaureate Diplomas ......... 41 Readmission of Former Students ................ 41 Request for Transient Study ........................ 42 Transcripts ................................................... 43 Verification of Enrollment .......................... 43 Veterans' Benefits......................................... 43 LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM ..................................... 44 Placement Exams .............................................................. 44 Compass Exit Test ............................................................ 45 Credit ................................................................................ 46 Policies ............................................................................. 46 Standards of Progress ....................................................... 47 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ............................................... 48 College Year ..................................................................... 48 Unit of Credit .................................................................... 48 Class Load ........................................................................ 48 Academic Advisement ...................................................... 49 iii Class Schedule ................................................................... 49 Registration ................................................................. 49 Late Registration ......................................................... 49 Change of Schedule — Drop-Add .............................. 50 Dropping Courses ....................................................... 50 Student Withdrawal .................................................... 51 Class Attendance ........................................................ 51 Enrollment Verification .............................................. 52 Grading System and Grade Point Average ................. 53 Graduation Grade Point Average ................................ 55 Repeating Courses ...................................................... 55 Maintaining the Standard of Academic Performance . 55 Double Credit ............................................................. 55 Academic Renewal ..................................................... 56 Student Bill of Rights ................................................. 57 Intellectual Diversity and Student Rights ................... 58 Grade Appeal Process ................................................. 59 Academic Dishonesty Policy ...................................... 59 ACADEMIC STANDARDS ............................................. 61 Dean's List .................................................................. 61 Dean's Merit List .......................................................