FISK 2018/2020 Undergraduate Bulletin 1 Cover image: Cravath Hall, named for Fisk’s first president (1875-1900) photo: photographer unknown 2 About the Bulletin Inquiries concerning normal operations of the The content of this Bulletin represents the most current institution such as admission requirements, financial aid, information available at the time of publication. As Fisk educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to University continues to provide the highest quality of the appropriate office at Fisk University. The Commission intellectual and leadership development opportunities, the on Colleges is to be contacted only if there is evidence that curriculum is always expanding to meet the changes in appears to support an institution’s significant non- graduate and professional training as well as the changing compliance with a requirement or standard. demands of the global workforce. New opportunities will Even before regional accreditation was available to arise and, subsequently, modifications may be made to African-American institutions, Fisk had gained recognition existing programs and to the information contained in this by leading universities throughout the nation and by such Bulletin without prior notice. Thus, while the provisions of agencies as the Board of Regents of the State of New this Bulletin will be applied as stated, Fisk University York, thereby enabling Fisk graduates' acceptance into retains the right to change the policies and programs graduate and professional schools. In 1930, Fisk became contained herein at its discretion. The Bulletin is not an the first African-American institution to gain accreditation irrevocable contract between Fisk University and a student. by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It Updated versions of this Bulletin may be accessed online at was also the first African-American institution to be placed www.fisk.edu. Students are encouraged to maintain a on the approved lists of the Association of American positive working relationship with faculty academic Universities (1933) and the American Association of advisors who can effectively help them chart a bright University Women (1948). In 1953, Fisk received a charter future at Fisk University and prepare for life upon for the first Phi Beta Kappa chapter on a predominantly black campus and also became the first private, black graduation. college accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Fisk holds membership in the American Policy of Non-Discrimination Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. The Business Department is accredited by the Accreditation Fisk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, Council for Business Schools and Programs. The color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, Chemistry Department is on the approved list of the national origin or disability in the administration and American Chemical Society. Fisk University is a member operation of its admission and educational policies, of the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States programs and activities. An equal opportunity employer, and a sponsoring institution of the Oak Ridge Associated Fisk University adheres to federal, state and local Universities, Inc. It is approved for teacher licensure government employment guidelines. Qualified individuals preparation by the State of Tennessee Department of with disabilities may not, on the basis of disability, be Education. denied admission (including re-admission) or be subjected to discrimination in admission, re• admission or Contact Information recruitment by the University in violation of 34 C.F.R. § 104.42(a). Fisk University 1000 Seventeenth Avenue, North Accreditation Nashville, Tennessee 37208-3051 www.fisk.edu Fisk University is accredited by The Commission on (615) 329-8500 Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees. Contact The Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404- 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Fisk University. 3 Contents POLICY GOVERNING FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES ................ 35 ABOUT THE BULLETIN ............................................................. 3 UNIVERSITY FACILITIES............................................................ 36 POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ....................................... 3 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................. 38 ACCREDITATION....................................................................... 3 ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT .............................................. 38 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE & STUDENT PERFORMANCE ............... 38 FISK UNIVERSITY 2017-2018 ACADEMIC CALENDAR – FALL 2017 ................................................. 7 L.E.A.D. PROGRAM ............................................................... 39 FISK LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY ....................................... 39 FISK UNIVERSITY 2017-2018 ACADEMIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP ................................ 39 CALENDAR – SPRING 2018 ........................................... 9 COUNSELING SERVICES ........................................................... 39 FISK UNIVERSITY 2017-2018 ACADEMIC INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS ................................................... 40 CALENDAR – SUMMER I 2018 .................................... 10 VETERANS AFFAIRS ................................................................. 41 FISK UNIVERSITY 2017-2018 ACADEMIC ADMISSION TO FISK ....................................................... 41 CALENDAR – SUMMER II 2018 ................................... 11 QUALIFICATIONS .................................................................... 41 EARLY ADMISSION .................................................................. 41 FISK UNIVERSITY 2018-2019 ACADEMIC CONDITIONAL ADMISSION ...................................................... 42 CALENDAR – FALL 2018 ............................................... 12 THE APPLICATION PROCESS .................................................... 42 FISK UNIVERSITY 2018-2019 ACADEMIC ADVANCED PLACEMENT ......................................................... 42 CALENDAR – SPRING 2019 ......................................... 14 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CREDITS .............................. 43 TRANSFER ADMISSION APPLICANTS ........................................ 43 FISK UNIVERSITY 2018-2019 ACADEMIC CALENDAR – SUMMER I 2019 .................................... 15 NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS .......................................... 44 RE-ADMISSION ....................................................................... 44 FISK UNIVERSITY 2019-2020 ACADEMIC INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ..................................................... 44 CALENDAR – FALL 2019 ............................................... 17 FINANCIAL AID AT FISK ................................................ 45 FISK UNIVERSITY 2019-2020 ACADEMIC FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID GRANT PROGRAMS........................... 46 CALENDAR – SPRING 2020 ......................................... 19 FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) ........ 46 FISK UNIVERSITY 2019-2020 ACADEMIC FEDERAL PELL GRANT ............................................................. 46 CALENDAR – SUMMER I 2020 .................................... 21 FEDERAL DIRECT EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAMS...................... 46 FEDERAL PERKINS LOANS........................................................ 47 WELCOME ............................................................................... 23 FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT 47 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................... 23 FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM ......................................... 47 ABOUT FISK ........................................................................... 23 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND SUPPORT ............................... 47 HISTORY OF FISK .................................................................... 24 CONTINUED FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY .................................. 47 BUILDINGS OF FISK ................................................................. 27 RENEWAL OF AID ................................................................... 48 STUDENTS’ RIGHTS REGARDING FINANCIAL AID ...................... 48 LEARNING AND LIVING AT FISK .......................................... 28 STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING FINANCIAL AID ....... 48 DEGREES OFFERED ................................................................. 28 STATE GRANTS ....................................................................... 49 LIVING AT FISK ....................................................................... 29 FINANCIAL AID SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS .............. 49 DINING AT FISK ...................................................................... 31 COLLEGE COSTS ..................................................................... 49 PUBLIC SAFETY ....................................................................... 31 FISK UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC YEAR 2016-2017 SCHEDULE OF UNIVERSITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES ON BIAS AND HATE CHARGES ............................................................................... 50 CRIMES .................................................................................. 32 DESCRIPTION OF SELECTED FEES ............................................