2021 / 2022 University Catalog & Student Handbook 99 Farm Road Bangor, ME 04401 Beal.edu Effective Date: March 23, 2021 The University Catalog & Student Handbook is complete in conjunction with the Catalog Addendum and Catalog Supplement. Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Mission / Goal / Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Catalog Preparation ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Accreditation, Approvals and Licensure ....................................................................................................................... 5 SEVIS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Veterans’ Benefits ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 History ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Location and Facilities ................................................................................................................................................... 7 Admissions .................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Admissions Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Admissions Requirements for the Associate Degree Addiction Counseling Program ................................................ 12 Admissions Requirements for the Associate Degree Emergency Medical Services Program ..................................... 12 Admissions Requirements for the Associate Degree Law Enforcement Program ....................................................... 12 Admissions Requirements for the Associate Degree Nursing Program ...................................................................... 12 Admissions Requirements for the Associate Degree Welding Technology Program .................................................. 13 Admissions Requirements for the Bachelors Addiction Counseling Program ............................................................ 13 Admissions Requirements for the Bachelors Nursing Program .................................................................................. 13 Admissions Requirements for the Master’s Business Administration Program .......................................................... 14 Admissions Requirements for the Master’s Nursing Program .................................................................................... 14 Admissions Disclosure ................................................................................................................................................ 14 Cancellation of Classes ................................................................................................................................................ 14 Arbitration Agreement ................................................................................................................................................. 14 Financial Information .................................................................................................................................................. 17 Student Financial Services ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Cash Paying Students .................................................................................................................................................. 17 Financial Aid Programs ............................................................................................................................................... 17 Institutional Funding Option........................................................................................................................................ 19 Students Using Third-Party Funding ........................................................................................................................... 19 Withdrawal or Dismissal ............................................................................................................................................. 19 Refunds ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19 Academics ................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Add / Drop Policy ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 Academic Dishonesty .................................................................................................................................................. 21 Academic Freedom ...................................................................................................................................................... 21 Academic Year and Schedule ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Advanced Academic Standing ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Attendance ................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Auditing of Classes ...................................................................................................................................................... 23 Change of Grade .......................................................................................................................................................... 23 Change of Program ...................................................................................................................................................... 23 Class Size..................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Copyright Policy .......................................................................................................................................................... 24 Course Schedules and Registration ............................................................................................................................. 24 Degrees and Certificates .............................................................................................................................................. 24 Electronic Communications Policy ............................................................................................................................. 24 Externship/Clinicals..................................................................................................................................................... 26 Grading System ........................................................................................................................................................... 27 Grade Point Average ................................................................................................................................................... 28 Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................................................................ 28 Holidays and Weather Closures ................................................................................................................................... 29 Homework ................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Independent Study ....................................................................................................................................................... 29 Involuntary Withdrawal ............................................................................................................................................... 29 Leave of Absence ........................................................................................................................................................ 30 Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned at Our Institution ........................................... 30 Online Courses ............................................................................................................................................................ 30 Re-Entry 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