CATALOG 2020-2021 Frequently Called Ripon Phone Numbers Admission Office ................................................ 920-748-8709 Athletic Events ................................................... 920-748-8770 Constituent Engagement Office .......................... 920-748-8126 Financial Aid Office ............................................ 920-748-8101 Housing Office ................................................... 920-748-8146 Historically Ripon College has been committed to the principles of equal rights and equal opportunity and adheres to non-discriminatory policies in recruitment, enrollment, and counseling of students. Ripon provides equal enrollment and educational opportunities for all qualified students without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, or disability. Information concerning the graduation or completion rate of certification for students is available in either the Office of Admission or the Office of the Registrar. The information in this publication was accurate at the time of printing. Ripon College reserves the right to make changes as educational and financial considerations require. College Calendar for 2020-2021 First Semester August 14, Friday Faculty/staff opening meeting, 10:30 a.m. August 14-15, Fri-Sat Residence halls open for new students. August 15-16, Sat-Sun Residence halls open for returning students. August 17, Monday Classes begin, 8 a.m. August 25, Tuesday Matriculation Convocation August 27, Thursday Half-semester course add/drop deadline (without asterisk)*. September 16, Thursday Constitution and Citizenship Day. September 10, Thursday Last day for removing incompletes. September 10, Thursday Full-semester course add/drop deadline (without asterisk)*. September 21-25, Mon.-Fri. Fall Fest. September 24, Thursday Half-semester course withdrawal deadline (with asterisk)*. September 26-27, Sat.-Sun. Family Weekend. September 30, Wednesday Mid-semester D and F grade reports due. October 2, Friday Last class day for half-semester courses. October 5, Monday Second half-semester courses begin. October 5, Monday Registration begins for spring classes. October 5, Monday Mid-semester grade reports are distributed to students and advisers. October 15, Thursday Second half-semester course add/drop deadline (without asterisk)*. October 22, Thursday Full-semester course withdrawal deadline (with asterisk)* and election of Satisfactory- Unsatisfactory option deadline. October 16, Friday Registration ends. November 18, Wednesday Catalyst Day, classes suspended. November 24, Tuesday Last day of classes. *Transcript indications for “without asterisk” or “with asterisk”: “without asterisk” indicates that the course will not be listed on the transcript; “with asterisk” indicates that course will appear on the transcript noting that the course was dropped after the third full week of classes. **Students are expected to take their examinations at the scheduled times and will not have their schedules changed because of transportation difficulties or job appointments. Pickard Commons will be closed during the midwinter and spring vacations. Residence halls will be closed during midwinter vacation, but may remain open during spring break if there is sufficient demand. 1 College Calendar for 2020-2021 Second Semester January 4, Monday Liberal Arts In Focus begins. January 15, Friday Liberal Arts In Focus ends. January 17, Sunday Residence halls open for all students, 9 a.m. January 18, Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the College encourages and provides options for student, faculty and staff participation with volunteer and/or other learning activities that fulfill the vision of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 19, Tuesday Classes begin, 8 a.m. January 29, Friday Half-semester course add/drop deadline (without asterisk)*. February 12, Friday Full-semester course add/drop deadline (without asterisk)*. February 19, Friday Last day for removing incompletes. February 26, Friday Half-semester course withdrawal deadline (with asterisk)*. March 12, Friday Last class day for half-semester courses. March 12, Friday Spring vacation begins, 5 p.m. March 17, Wednesday Mid-semester D and F grade reports due. March 22, Monday Classes resume, 8 a.m. March 22, Monday Second half-semester classes begin. March 22, Monday Registration begins for fall classes. March 22, Monday Midsemester grade reports are distributed to students and advisors. April 1, Thursday Second half-semester course add/drop deadline (without asterisk)*. April 2, Friday Full-semester course withdrawal deadline (with asterisk)* and election of Satisfactory- Unsatisfactory option deadline. April 2, Friday Registration ends. April 21, Wednesday Catalyst Day, classes suspended April 21, Wednesday Awards Convocation, 7 p.m. April 22, Tuesday Second half-semester course withdrawal deadline (with asterisk)*. May 4, Tuesday Last day of classes. May 5, Wednesday Reading day. May 6, Thursday Final examinations begin.** May 12, Wednesday Last day of final examinations. May 16, Sunday Commencement, 1:30 p.m. May 17, Monday Liberal Arts In Focus begins. June 4, Friday Liberal Arts In Focus ends. *Transcript indications for “without asterisk” or “with asterisk”: “without asterisk” indicates that the course will not be listed on the transcript; “with asterisk” indicates that course will appear on the transcript noting that the course was dropped after the third full week of classes. **Students are expected to take their examinations at the scheduled times and will not have their schedules changed because of transportation difficulties or job appointments. Pickard Commons will be closed during the midwinter and spring vacations. Residence halls will be closed during midwinter vacation, but may remain open during spring break if there is sufficient demand. 2 College Calendar for 2021-2022 First Semester July 26, Monday Liberal Arts in Focus begins. August 13, Friday Liberal Arts in Focus ends. August 20, Friday Faculty/staff opening meeting, 10:30 a.m. August 21, Saturday Residence halls open for new students, 9 a.m. August 21, Saturday Matriculation Convocation, 3 p.m. August 23, Monday Residence halls open for returning students, 9 a.m. August 24, Tuesday Classes begin, 8 a.m. September 16, Thursday Constitution and Citizenship Day. Sept. 24-25, Friday-Saturday Fall Fest. October 9, Saturday Family Weekend October 15, Friday Fall vacation begins, 5 p.m. October 25, Monday Classes resume. November 19, Friday Catalyst Day, classes suspended November 25, Thursday Thanksgiving Day; classes suspended. November 26, Friday Classes suspended; Commons and residence halls will be open. December 10, Friday Last day of classes. December 13, Monday Final examinations begin. December 17, Friday Last day of final examinations. Second Semester January 3, Monday Liberal Arts in Focus begins. January 14, Friday Liberal Arts in Focus ends. January 16, Sunday Residence halls open for all students, 9 a.m. January 17, Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day. January 18, Tuesday Classes begin, 8 a.m. March 11, Friday Spring vacation begins, 5 p.m. March 21, Monday Classes resume. April 20, Wednesday Catalyst Day, classes suspended April 20, Wednesday Awards Convocation, 7 p.m. May 3, Tuesday Last day of classes. May 4, Wednesday Reading day. May 5, Thursday Final examinations begin. May 11, Wednesday Last day of final examinations. May 15, Sunday Commencement. May 16, Monday Liberal Arts in Focus begins. June 3, Friday Liberal Arts in Focus ends. 3 The College Mission Statement Ripon College prepares students of diverse interests for lives of productive, socially responsible citizenship. Our liberal arts curriculum and residential campus create an intimate learning community in which students experience a richly personalized education. Vision Ripon envisions itself as a venerable, prosperous, and widely respected liberal arts and sciences college that is proud of its history and confident about the future. An intense engagement with and concern for the academic, artistic and personal development of students have defined Ripon since its founding on the Wisconsin frontier and will always be enduring characteristics of the College. Vigorous and healthy growth will place Ripon in a distinctive class of intentionally sized, intellectually vibrant and civic-minded colleges. Ripon will attract students, faculty and staff of excellent character, great potential and high quality, and the College will be increasingly appealing to its alumni. Ripon will interact conscientiously with the local community and will extend its reach to the nation and the world at large. Ripon College will command broad interest, recognition, support and respect. A burgeoning spirit of optimism and opportunity, accessibility and possibility will emanate from the College and will inspire it to imagine – and to do – great things. Core Values We are committed to: Serious Intellectual Inquiry A standard of academic excellence fosters scholarly and artistic achievement and promotes lifelong learning. Integrity Ethical conduct guides the College. Decisions and actions reflect the principles of honesty, fairness, candor, respect, responsibility, trust, inclusiveness and openness. Diverse Community Differences of perspective, experience, background and heritage enrich the College. Relationships are sincere, friendly, welcoming and supportive. Stewardship Ripon College is a responsible steward of its mission, traditions, and resources. Service Service within