CATALOG 2017-2018 Frequently Called Ripon Phone Numbers Admission Office .............................................................1-800-947-4766 Art Events ................................................................................ 920-748-8791 Athletic Events ...................................................................... 920-748-8770 Athletic Office ........................................................................920-748-8133 Constituent Engagement Office ......................................920-748-8126 Financial Aid Office ...............................................................920-748-8101 Housing Office .......................................................................920-748-8146 Music Events .......................................................................... 920-748-8791 Theatre Events ....................................................................... 920-748-8791 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. Table of Contents The College ................................................................................................................................................1 Mission Statement ..............................................................................................................................1 Ripon’s Vision ....................................................................................................................................1 Core Values ........................................................................................................................................1 Statement on Cultural, Ethnic and Racial Diversity ............................................................................1 Campus Buildings and Facilities ........................................................................................................2 Special Facilities .................................................................................................................................6 Information Technology Services ..............................................................................................6 Library Resources ......................................................................................................................6 Accreditation and Affiliation ..............................................................................................................7 Governance .......................................................................................................................................7 Admission ..................................................................................................................................................8 Minimum Admission Requirements ...................................................................................................8 Application Process ............................................................................................................................8 Early Admission .................................................................................................................................9 Transfer Admission ............................................................................................................................9 International Admission......................................................................................................................9 Enrollment Deposit ............................................................................................................................9 Deferred Admission .........................................................................................................................10 Advanced Placement ........................................................................................................................10 Financial Aid and Scholarships .................................................................................................................11 Academic Scholarships ....................................................................................................................11 Recognition Tuition Awards .............................................................................................................11 Performance Tuition Scholarships ....................................................................................................12 ROTC ..............................................................................................................................................12 Need-Based Financial Aid ................................................................................................................12 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy ..............................................................................................13 Refund Policy ...................................................................................................................................16 Academic Policies .....................................................................................................................................19 Catalyst Curriculum and Graduation Requirements .........................................................................19 Explore-Select-Connect Curriculum ................................................................................................22 Individualized Learning Plan ...........................................................................................................27 Communicating Plus .......................................................................................................................27 Majors .............................................................................................................................................29 Minors .............................................................................................................................................29 Academic Integrity Policy (Honor Code) ..........................................................................................31 Credit ..............................................................................................................................................32 Off-Campus Credit ..........................................................................................................................33 Independent Study: Internships .......................................................................................................33 Grading System ................................................................................................................................34 Grade Reports and Transcripts .........................................................................................................35 Adding and Dropping Courses ........................................................................................................36 Class Attendance .............................................................................................................................36 Academic Honors ...........................................................................................................................36 Phi Beta Kappa ................................................................................................................................37 Academic Standing ..........................................................................................................................37 Liberal Arts In Focus .......................................................................................................................38 Three-Year Bachelor of Arts Degree ..................................................................................................39 Academic Advising ..........................................................................................................................39 Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities ............................................................................................40 Withdrawal from the College ...........................................................................................................40 Readmission ....................................................................................................................................40 Registration......................................................................................................................................40 Transfer Students .............................................................................................................................40 A.B. Degree ......................................................................................................................................40 Courses of Study ......................................................................................................................................42