William Woods University Undergraduate 2017 - 2018 Academic Catalog UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2017 - 2018 1 William Woods University Undergraduate 2017 - 2018 Academic Catalog Table of Contents Mission.......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Beliefs ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 Recognition ................................................................................................................................................... 9 Academic Policies ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Academic Advising ............................................................................................................................. 10 Academic Dismissal ............................................................................................................................ 10 Academic Expectations ...................................................................................................................... 10 Academic Grievance ........................................................................................................................... 10 Academic Honors ................................................................................................................................ 11 Academic Integrity/Honesty .............................................................................................................. 11 Academic Progress ............................................................................................................................. 13 Academic Warning/Probation/Suspension ....................................................................................... 13 Adaptation of Regulations to Varying Formats ................................................................................. 14 Advising First Semester Students ...................................................................................................... 14 Alcohol and Drug Policies and Programs ........................................................................................... 14 Applicability of Degree Requirements ............................................................................................... 14 Application for Readmission .............................................................................................................. 15 Assessment of Prior Learning............................................................................................................. 15 Attendance Policy ............................................................................................................................... 15 Auditing .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Books and Instructional Materials ..................................................................................................... 16 Changes in Policies, Procedures, and Programs ................................................................................ 16 Clinical Experiences ............................................................................................................................ 17 Conduct ............................................................................................................................................... 17 Correspondence Course ..................................................................................................................... 17 Course Level ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Course Load and Overload ................................................................................................................. 19 Declaration of Major/Minor .............................................................................................................. 19 Degree Candidacy ............................................................................................................................... 20 Developmental Courses ..................................................................................................................... 20 Disability Services ............................................................................................................................... 20 Documentation of Undergraduate Work at Other Institutions ........................................................ 21 2 William Woods University Undergraduate 2017 - 2018 Academic Catalog Dual Enrollment .................................................................................................................................. 21 Electronic Devices in Class ................................................................................................................. 22 Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act ........................................................................................... 22 Finals Schedule/Alternative Schedule ............................................................................................... 22 General Requirements for Degree ..................................................................................................... 22 Grade Appeal/Grade Changes ........................................................................................................... 23 Grade Changes .................................................................................................................................... 23 Grading System and Grade Codes...................................................................................................... 24 Graduation/Commencement ............................................................................................................. 24 Grievance Policy ................................................................................................................................. 25 Honors Programming ......................................................................................................................... 26 Inclement Weather Policy .................................................................................................................. 26 Incomplete Grade ............................................................................................................................... 26 Independent Study ............................................................................................................................. 27 Instructional Support ......................................................................................................................... 27 International Students ....................................................................................................................... 28 Internships .......................................................................................................................................... 28 Mid-Missouri Associated Colleges and Universities (MMACU) Exchange Enrollment .................... 28 Office of Student Records .................................................................................................................. 29 Petition for Graduation ...................................................................................................................... 29 Plagiarism ........................................................................................................................................... 29 Pre-Law ............................................................................................................................................... 29 Pre-Med, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary ............................................................................................ 30 Quality Points and GPA ...................................................................................................................... 30 Repeated Course ................................................................................................................................ 30 Satisfactory Academic Progress ......................................................................................................... 30 Schedule Changes ............................................................................................................................... 32 Second Baccalaureate Degrees .......................................................................................................... 32 Sexual Misconduct/Harassment Policy, Procedures and Resources ................................................ 33 Standard of Student Responsibility ................................................................................................... 69 Statements of Nondiscriminatory Policies ........................................................................................ 69 Student Outcomes Assessment ......................................................................................................... 70 Study Abroad ...................................................................................................................................... 70 3 William Woods University Undergraduate