Academic Catalog 2020-2021 3660 Wilshire Blvd Suite 320, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Phone: 1-213-246-4174 Website: www.carolineuniversity.org Email: [email protected] 1 The Caroline University catalog has been designed to provide our students with current and updated information on policies and regulations related to their academic endeavor. This information, policies and regulations are essential for students to meet their education objectives while attending the university. The policies and procedures described herein apply equally to all students enrolled at Caroline University and are intended to serve as a guide to our programs, policies and procedures. It includes information about courses of study, services, regulations and requirements. This catalog is updated annually. Annual updates may be made by the use of supplements or inserts accompanying the catalog. If changes in educational programs, educational services, procedures, or policies required to be included in the catalog by statute or regulation are implemented before the issuance of the annually updated catalog, those changes shall be reflected at the time they are made in supplements or inserts accompanying the catalog. New regulations are generally reviewed and recommended for approval by the board of directors. Once approved, they are released and placed in the Caroline University Catalog. This catalog is available in print at Caroline University’s campus. An electronic copy may be obtained by request or can be downloaded from the Caroline University website www.carolineuniversity.org. This publication is copyrighted by Caroline University and may not be reprinted or republished in whole or in part in any fashion or any media whatsoever without the prior written consent of a duly authorized Caroline University official. For more information: Caroline University 3660 Wilshire Blvd Suite 320, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Phone: 1-213-246-4174 Website: www.carolineuniversity.org Email: [email protected] 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................ 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR ........................................................................................... 7 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ................................................................................. 8 HISTORY ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Faith Statement .......................................................................................................................... 13 EXEMPTIONS AND DISCLOSURES .................................................................................... 15 BPPE DISCLOSURES .............................................................................................................. 15 Before Signing Enrollment Agreement .................................................................................... 15 QUESTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 15 COMPLAINTS .......................................................................................................................... 16 COMPLAINT RESOLUTION ................................................................................................. 16 NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR INSTITUTION .................................................................................... 16 ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS .................................................................................... 17 ACCREDITATION ............................................................................................................... 17 Caroline University Office Address ..................................................................................... 18 PROFESSIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ 19 Headquarter Office Location ................................................................................................ 19 STUDENT LIFE .................................................................................................................... 20 Spiritual Enrichment ................................................................................................................ 20 Chapel Services ........................................................................................................................ 20 Special Days ............................................................................................................................ 20 Bible Study .............................................................................................................................. 20 Devotional Life ........................................................................................................................ 20 Philosophy of Community ......................................................................................................... 21 Disciplinary Policy ..................................................................................................................... 21 Student Rights under FERPA .................................................................................................. 22 Student Government .............................................................................................................. 23 Financial Information ............................................................................................................ 23 Student Budget ......................................................................................................................... 23 Tuition and Fees ....................................................................................................................... 23 Tuition ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Textbooks ................................................................................................................................. 25 Fees .......................................................................................................................................... 25 Explanation of Deposits and Fees ......................................................................................... 26 Application Fee .................................................................................................................... 26 Prerequisite Courses Tuition and Fees ................................................................................. 26 Admission Fee (paid when admitted) .................................................................................. 27 Registration Fee (paid once per semester) ........................................................................... 27 Student Fee (paid per semester, for student activities) ........................................................ 27 Library Fee (per semester; for library support) ................................................................... 27 3 Tuition Deposit and Late Tuition Deposit ........................................................................... 27 Deferred Payment Plan ........................................................................................................ 27 Returned Check Charge ....................................................................................................... 27 Late Registration Fee ........................................................................................................... 27 Exam Rescheduling Fee ....................................................................................................... 27 Add/Drop Fee ...................................................................................................................... 27 Transcript Fee ...................................................................................................................... 28 Graduation Fee ..................................................................................................................... 28 Lab Fee ................................................................................................................................ 28 Extra Handouts .................................................................................................................... 28 Payment Schedule .................................................................................................................... 28 Tuition and Fees ................................................................................................................. 29 Unpaid Accounts ................................................................................................................ 29 Tuition Discounts ................................................................................................................... 30 Tuition Refunds ...................................................................................................................... 30 Transcript Fee .......................................................................................................................... 30 Student ID ................................................................................................................................ 31 Certificate ................................................................................................................................