Sierra States University Catalog 2020-2021 Sierra States University (Los Angeles Main Campus) 1818 S. Western Ave # 304, Los Angeles, CA 90006 Tel: (323) 641-7009, Fax: (323) 641-7035 E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.sierrastates.edu Sierra States University (Orange County Campus) 8100 Garden Grove Blvd #110, Garden Grove, CA 92844 Tel: (714) 379-4477, Fax: (714) 379-4474 Email: [email protected], Website: www.sierrastates.edu July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 Sierra States University Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the president .............................................. 2 Class Scheduling .............................................................. 21 Holidays: ........................................................................... 21 GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................... 1 Program Measurement ..................................................... 22 Introduction ........................................................................ 1 Clock hours are defined as follows: ................................. 22 Catalog Revisions and Supplements .................................. 1 Quarter credit hours/units are defined as follows: .......... 22 Mission Statement .............................................................. 2 Add/Drop........................................................................... 22 Approvals, accreditations, and disclosures ..................... 6 Repetitions ........................................................................ 23 BPPE Approval Disclosures ............................................... 6 Leave of Absence .............................................................. 23 Governance & Management .............................................. 6 Effects of a Leave of Absence on Satisfactory Academic History ................................................................................. 7 Progress ............................................................................ 23 Questions ............................................................................ 7 Academic and Progress StandardS ................................ 24 Review Documents before Signing .................................... 7 Academic Progress Requirement ..................................... 24 Complaint Resolution ......................................................... 7 Graduation Requirements ................................................ 24 Filing a Complaint ............................................................. 7 Grading Policies ............................................................... 24 Experiential Credit ............................................................. 8 Grade Point Average (GPA) ............................................. 24 Accreditation Status ........................................................... 8 Make-up work ................................................................... 26 TRACS Candidate Status ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Audit to Credit .................................................................. 27 Status as an unaccredited institution . Error! Bookmark not Academic Achievement Recognition ................................ 27 defined. Address where classes are Held: ........................................ 8 Distance Education .......................................................... 28 Bankruptcy ......................................................................... 8 STUDENT RIGHTS ....................................................... 29 Crime Statistics Report ....................................................... 8 Non- Discrimination Statement ....................................... 29 Professional Position Requirements ................................ 9 Withdrawal Policy ............................................................ 29 Appeals Process ................................................................ 29 School Faculty .................................................................. 10 Withdrawal and Refunds .................................................. 29 ADMISSIONS, ACCEPTANCE of CREDITS ............. 13 Hypothetical refund example: .......................................... 30 Application Requirements for ALL Programs ................. 13 Determination of the Withdrawal Date ............................ 31 Admissions Criteria and Procedures ............................... 13 Cancellation of Agreement............................................... 31 International Students ...................................................... 14 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITES ................................... 33 Transfer Credit Evaluation .............................................. 15 Summary of Termination/Reinstatement Policies ........... 33 Articulation Agreements .................................................. 16 Reinstatement Policy ........................................................ 33 Policy on Evaluation of Foreign Transfer Credits .......... 16 Unsatisfactory Financial Progress Requirement ............ 33 Students with Mental or Physical Disabilities ................. 17 Attendance Policy ............................................................. 33 Course Challenge Examination ....................................... 17 Attendance Probation ....................................................... 34 ACADEMIC POLICIES ................................................ 19 Re-entry Policy ................................................................. 35 Policy and Program Modification .................................... 20 Academic and Progress Requirement .............................. 35 Hours of Operation .......................................................... 21 Probationary Status .......................................................... 35 Calendar ........................................................................... 21 Student Code of Conduct ................................................. 36 Books and Supplies .......................................................... 21 Expulsion .......................................................................... 37 Sierra States University Catalog Sexual Harassment Policy ............................................... 37 Housing Information ....................................................... 50 Substance Abuse Prevention Policy ................................. 38 English Proficiency .......................................................... 50 Review Documents before Signing .................................. 38 Student Life ...................................................................... 51 FINANCIAL POLICIES ................................................ 39 Spiritual Enrichment ........................................................ 51 Student Budget ................................................................. 39 Chapel Services ................................................................ 51 Tuition and Fees ............................................................... 39 Special Days ...................................................................... 51 Explanation of Fees ......................................................... 40 Ministry Emphasis ............................................................ 51 Financial Aid .................................................................... 40 Church Services ................................................................ 51 Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) ......................... 40 Small Groups .................................................................... 51 Transcript Fee .................................................................. 40 Devotional Life ................................................................. 51 Student ID ......................................................................... 40 Philosophy of Community .............................................. 51 Certificate ......................................................................... 40 Enrollment Verification ................................................... 41 Deportment ...................................................................... 52 LOANS - Student Responsibilities and Rights .............. 42 Disciplinary Policy ........................................................... 52 Student Tuition Recovery Fund Disclosures ................. 43 Student Grievance Procedures ....................................... 53 Definition of Grievance .................................................... 53 Placement Services .......................................................... 44 Steps toward Resolution ................................................... 53 Facilities and Equipment ................................................ 44 Procedures for Official Hearings .................................... 53 Parking ............................................................................. 45 Program Description Details .......................................... 57 Library ............................................................................. 46 English as a Second Language ....................................... 57 STUDENT SERVICES POLICIES ............................... 47 Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration ...... 60 Student Orientation .......................................................... 47 Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration ................. 68 Academic Advising ........................................................... 48 Master of Business