Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2012 There are those who seek knowledgee for the sake of knowledge, that is curiosity. There are those who seek knowledge to be known by others, that is vanity. There are those who seek knowledge in order to serve, that is love. --Bernard of Clairvaux (11090-1153) Taylor University Founded 18446 236 West Reade Avenue, Upland, IN 46989 Telephone: (765) 998-2751 or (800) 882-3456 Fax: (765) 998-4791 http://www.taylorr.edu Information in this catalog, while current at the time of printing, is subject to change based on enrollment, faculty availability, and other considerations. Taylor University reserves the right to withdraw a course or program or to limit its enrollment when, for any reason, it becomes impractical to offer it as previously scheduled. While Taylor University publishes program information and materials and assigns academic advisors, the student is ultimately responsible to ensure his or her academic program fulfills all graduation requirements. The University reserves the right to withdraw a previously awarded degree if the University subsequently determines that the degree requirements were not met appropriately. Taylor University operates undergraduate liberal arts programs on the campus located in Upland, Indiana. 2 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY.................................................................................... 7-12 Our Heritage, Mission, and Life Together ................................................................................................ 7 Implementation of Mission – A Christian Liberal Arts College .......................................................... 7 Mission, Purposes, and Anchor Points ...................................................................................................... 8 The Life Together Covenant ................................................................................................................. 9-11 Accreditation and Memberships ............................................................................................................... 12 CAMPUS LOCATION AND FACILITIES ...................................................13-18 Campus Highlights ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Academic Facilities ................................................................................................................................. 13-14 Zondervan Library .................................................................................................................................. 14-15 Student Residences ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Service and Non-Academic Facilities ................................................................................................. 15-16 Administrative Buildings .............................................................................................................................. 16 Athletic, Physical Education, and Recreation Facilities .................................................................. 16-17 Computer and Technology Resources ................................................................................................... 17 Campus Map .................................................................................................................................................. 18 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ................................................................................... 19 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS ...........................................20-28 Academic Advisors ....................................................................................................................................... 20 Academic Integrity and Plagiarism ............................................................................................................ 20 Academic Exceptions ................................................................................................................................... 21 Academic Grievance .................................................................................................................................... 21 Academic Progress Policy ........................................................................................................................... 21 Academic Load .............................................................................................................................................. 22 Fall/Spring Semesters ......................................................................................................................... 22 Interterm .............................................................................................................................................. 22 Summer Terms ................................................................................................................................... 22 Advanced Placement and Credit by Examination ................................................................................. 22 Advanced Placement (AP) ................................................................................................................ 22 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ............................................................................... 22 International Baccalaureate (IB) ...................................................................................................... 22 Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Examinations (GCE A-Level) ... 22 Class Attendance .......................................................................................................................................... 23 Classification of Students ............................................................................................................................ 23 Dean’s List ...................................................................................................................................................... 23 Distance Learning Policy ............................................................................................................................. 23 Eligibility for Intercollegiate Athletics ...................................................................................................... 23 Grades ............................................................................................................................................................. 24 Grade Changes ................................................................................................................................... 24 Grades for Repeated Courses ........................................................................................................ 24 Grade Reports .................................................................................................................................... 24 Grading System ................................................................................................................................... 24 Incomplete and Not Reported Grades ......................................................................................... 24 Independent Study Policy............................................................................................................................ 25 Final Examinations ........................................................................................................................................ 25 TOWER Online Access System ................................................................................................................ 25 Transcript of Academic Record ................................................................................................................ 25 TU Alert Emergency Messaging System .................................................................................................. 26 Experiential Education ................................................................................................................................. 26 Practicum .............................................................................................................................................. 26 Internship ............................................................................................................................................. 26 Field and Travel Study ....................................................................................................................... 26 Tutorials .......................................................................................................................................................... 27 University Communication Policy ............................................................................................................ 27 Transfer Credit Policies .............................................................................................................................. 27 New Students ...................................................................................................................................... 27 Current Students................................................................................................................................ 27 Transfer Credit Policy for Non-Taylor Off-Campus Programs .......................................................