2020-2021 Graduate Catalog “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing.” Abraham Lincoln This catalog is not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Lincoln College. While a student’s catalog degree requirements will not be changed by the College, Lincoln College reserves the right to make changes and add addenda with regard to policies, procedures, fees and charges, and scheduled course offerings. Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................... 8 Mission Statement, Vision, and Core Values .......................................................................................................... 8 History of Lincoln College ...................................................................................................................................... 9 Accreditation ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 The Lincoln College Approach to Education ......................................................................................................... 10 Educational Delivery of Graduate Programs ........................................................................................................ 10 Graduate Academic Programs ................................................................................................................................. 11 ACADEMIC CALENDAR (2020/2021) ............................................................................................ 12 Graduate Academic Calendar .............................................................................................................................. 12 ADMISSIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 13 Introduction to Admissions at Lincoln College ..................................................................................................... 13 General Graduate Admissions Requirements ...................................................................................................... 13 Overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Graduate Program General Admission Requirements ............................................................................................ 13 Graduate Program Conditional Admission Requirements .................................................................................... 14 Transfer Student Graduate Admission Requirements .......................................................................................... 14 4+1 Graduate Admission for Current Lincoln College Students ............................................................................ 15 International Students General Admission Requirements ................................................................................... 16 “At Large” Graduate Student Admissions Requirements ..................................................................................... 17 Program of Study Specified Admissions Requirements ........................................................................................ 18 Notification of Admission Decision .......................................................................................................................... 18 Student Health Records Requirements ................................................................................................................ 19 FINANCIAL AID ..................................................................................................................................... 20 General Financial Aid Information ....................................................................................................................... 20 Types of Financial Assistance Available................................................................................................................ 20 Loans ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Graduate Assistantships .......................................................................................................................................... 20 2 Financial Aid Application Procedures ................................................................................................................... 21 Determination of Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................ 21 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy ........................................................................................................ 22 SAP Appeal Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Title IV Fund Recipients—Return of Funds ........................................................................................................... 24 Veterans’ Concerns .............................................................................................................................................. 24 TUITION AND FEES.............................................................................................................................. 25 2020/2021 Graduate Programs Tuition and Fees Schedule .................................................................................. 25 Tuition Payment .................................................................................................................................................. 25 Tuition Payment Plans By Campus Program ............................................................................................................ 25 Delinquent Accounts ............................................................................................................................................... 26 Credit/Refund Policy ............................................................................................................................................ 26 Official Withdrawal Using the Credit/Refund Rate .................................................................................................. 26 Reduction in Enrolled Credit Hours for Traditional Academic Programs ................................................................ 27 Return of Title IV Funds ........................................................................................................................................... 27 Consumer Information ............................................................................................................................................ 27 LINCOLN COLLEGE FACILITIES ............................................................................................................. 28 Lincoln Campus Map ............................................................................................................................................... 28 Lincoln Campus Facilities ..................................................................................................................................... 29 Graduate Program Facilities at the Normal site ................................................................................................... 31 STUDENT LIFE AND ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................................... 32 Lincoln College Athletics ...................................................................................................................................... 32 Intramural Athletics ............................................................................................................................................. 32 Fine Arts .............................................................................................................................................................. 32 Fitness Center (Lincoln campus) ........................................................................................................................... 33 WLNX-FM Radio Station (Lincoln campus) ........................................................................................................... 33 LCTV Television Station (Lincoln campus) ............................................................................................................ 33 Meyer-Evans Student Center (Lincoln campus) .................................................................................................... 33 STUDENT AFFAIRS .............................................................................................................................. 35 Counseling Services (Lincoln campus) .................................................................................................................. 35 3 Campus Security (Lincoln campus) ....................................................................................................................... 35 Emergency Response and e2Campus ...................................................................................................................... 35 Student Health