2 The 2018-2019 edition of the YTS Catalog supersedes all previous editions. The programs, Requirements, and standards specified herein reflect the present policy of YTS. Any subsequent changes in policies, course requirements, fees or financial assistance programs will be publicized through official communications from the school. 3 4 5 Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 9 HISTORY ................................................................................................................................. 9 MISSION ............................................................................................................................... 10 ACCREDITATION STATUS .............................................................................................. 11 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY .................................................................................. 11 DISABILITIES SERVICES ................................................................................................... 12 NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF REGENTS.................................................................... 12 THE CAMPUS ............................................................................................................................................ 13 THE BUILDING FEATURES .............................................................................................. 13 SUMMER CAMP.................................................................................................................. 13 CAMP FACILITIES .............................................................................................................. 14 LIBRARY .................................................................................................................................................... 15 ADMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 16 STUDENT RECORDS AND FERPA ............................................................................................................... 16 DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY ................................................................................................................... 18 ALCOHOL ............................................................................................................................ 18 DRUGS................................................................................................................................... 19 TEXTBOOK INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 20 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 21 GRADING POLICY ............................................................................................................. 21 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS ..................................................................... 21 ATTENDANCE .................................................................................................................... 22 BEHAVIOR ........................................................................................................................... 22 INTELLECTUAL INTEGRITY/ ACADEMIC HONESTY ............................................ 22 COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT ........................................................................................ 23 6 RESPONDING TO CASES OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ........................................ 24 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY APPEALS ............................................................................ 25 OUTSIDE PROCEEDINGS ................................................................................................. 26 ACADEMIC PROBATION ................................................................................................. 26 INCOMPLETES AND WITHDRAWALS ......................................................................... 26 REPETITIONS ...................................................................................................................... 27 REMEDIAL COURSES ........................................................................................................ 27 APPEALS............................................................................................................................... 27 TRANSFER CREDITS .......................................................................................................... 28 ACADEMIC CALENDAR .................................................................................................. 28 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 29 TUITION ............................................................................................................................... 29 GENERAL FINANCIAL AID POLICY ............................................................................. 29 APPLYING FOR FEDERAL AID ....................................................................................... 30 APPLICATION DEADLINES ............................................................................................ 33 FEDERAL PELL GRANTS .................................................................................................. 33 CAMPUS BASED PROGRAMS ......................................................................................... 33 FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM (FWSP): ............................................................. 34 NEW YORK STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ........................................... 34 INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ................................................................................. 35 REFUND POLICY ................................................................................................................ 35 STUDENT SERVICES .................................................................................................................................. 36 COUNSELING ..................................................................................................................... 36 TUTORING ........................................................................................................................... 37 Transportation ...................................................................................................................... 37 Dormitory .............................................................................................................................. 37 AVAILABILITY OF FULL TIME EMPLOYEE ................................................................ 37 STUDENT COMPLAINTS ............................................................................................................................ 38 INTERNAL COMPLAINT POLICY .................................................................................. 38 7 AARTS COMPLAINT POLICY ......................................................................................... 38 New York State Complaint Procedures .................................................................................................... 38 ACADEMIC PROGRAM .............................................................................................................................. 40 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 40 Iyun: ....................................................................................................................................... 40 Iyun-Kal: ................................................................................................................................ 40 Bekiyus: ................................................................................................................................. 40 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 41 Introductory Level: .............................................................................................................. 42 Beginning Level: ................................................................................................................... 42 Intermediate Level: .............................................................................................................. 42 Senior Level: .......................................................................................................................... 43 EXPLANATION OF COURSE NUMBERS ...................................................................... 43 FREQUENCY OF COURSE OFFERINGS ........................................................................ 43 DEPARTMENT OF TALMUD ........................................................................................... 44 COURSE LISTINGS ............................................................................................................. 44 DEPARTMENT OF MUSSAR/CHASIDUS ..................................................................... 46 COURSE LISTINGS ............................................................................................................. 47 SAMPLE PROGRAM .................................................................................................................................