PROVIDENCE COLLEGE 2017-2019 GRADUATE CATALOG 0 Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 Our Mission ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 A Message from the President ................................................................................................................... 8 Catholic and Dominican ............................................................................................................................... 8 Notice of Non-Discrimination................................................................................................................... 10 Code of Student Conduct and Community Standards ........................................................................ 11 Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy & Sexual Misconduct or Relationship Violence Policy .............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Accreditation Statement ........................................................................................................................... 12 The Graduate Programs ............................................................................................................................. 13 Program Objectives ..................................................................................................................................... 13 The Campus and Facilities ......................................................................................................................... 14 Campus Parking ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Academic Facilities .................................................................................................................................. 15 Disabilities Services and Policies........................................................................................................... 15 Technology Classrooms/Facilities ........................................................................................................ 15 Technology Resources............................................................................................................................. 16 Phillips Memorial Library ........................................................................................................................ 17 Center for Career Education & Professional Development ............................................................. 17 Smith Center for the Arts ......................................................................................................................18 Slavin Center .............................................................................................................................................18 Bookstore ...................................................................................................................................................18 Dining Services .........................................................................................................................................19 Concannon Fitness Center .....................................................................................................................19 Campus Chapels .......................................................................................................................................19 Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies........................................................................................19 The Office of Public Safety ................................................................................................................... 20 Admission ........................................................................................................................................................ 20 Admission Requirements and Procedures ......................................................................................... 20 Application for Admission ...................................................................................................................... 21 Application Fee ......................................................................................................................................... 21 1 Personal Statement ................................................................................................................................. 21 Letters of Recommendation .................................................................................................................. 21 Transcripts ................................................................................................................................................ 21 Test Results .............................................................................................................................................. 21 Immunization Record ............................................................................................................................. 22 Letter of Intent ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Communication and Notification ......................................................................................................... 22 Health Insurance Coverage ................................................................................................................... 22 International Students ........................................................................................................................... 22 Non-Degree Students ............................................................................................................................. 24 Veterans' Deployment and Readmission Policy ................................................................................ 24 Financial Information .................................................................................................................................... 24 Tuition and Fees ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Payment of Bill ......................................................................................................................................... 25 Course Attendance/Rosters ................................................................................................................. 25 Withdrawal and Refunds ....................................................................................................................... 25 Application to Graduate and Fees ........................................................................................................ 26 Company Reimbursement Plan ............................................................................................................ 27 Income Tax Deductions for Educational Expenses ........................................................................... 27 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................................. 27 Assistantships ......................................................................................................................................... 28 Scholarships ............................................................................................................................................. 28 Academic Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................................. 29 General Degree Requirements .............................................................................................................. 29 Grading System ....................................................................................................................................... 30 Course Offerings ...................................................................................................................................... 31 Repeating a Course .................................................................................................................................. 31 Satisfactory Progress ............................................................................................................................. 31 Petition for Reinstatement ................................................................................................................... 32 Length of Program .................................................................................................................................. 32 Interrupted Program of Study .............................................................................................................. 32 2 Procedures for the Master’s Thesis ..................................................................................................... 33 Academic Amnesty ................................................................................................................................. 34 Transfer Credits .....................................................................................................................................