BULLETIN 2020-21 ACCREDITATIONS AFFILIATIONS AND AGREEMENTS Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Argentina Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs Aden Business School Pennsylvania Department of Education Middle States Commission on Higher Education China Beijing Normal University APPROVALS East China Normal University American Chemical Society Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China Sanda University MEMBERSHIPS Shandong University American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Shanghai University of Electric Power American Student Government Association (ASGA) Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities (ABCU) Southwestern University of Finance and Economics Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Wuhan University Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges Association of Higher Education Parent/Family Program Professionals (AHEPPP) France Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania Ircom-Institu Albert Le Grand Association for Orientation, Transition and Retention in Higher Education (NODA) Association for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASACCU) Georgia C-Cue, Inc. (Consortium for Computing in Undergraduate Education, Inc.) International Black Sea University Cathoilic Campus Ministry Association (CCMA) College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Netherlands College Board Erasmus University College CFP Certified College Hanzehogeschool Groningen/Hanze University of Applied Sciences Cooperative Education Association of Pennsylvania Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Council of Independent Colleges Spain Council on International Education Exchange’s (CIEE’s) Academic Consortium Universidad Pontificia Comillas Council for Six Sigma Certification Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland County Taiwan Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce Laurel Highlands, Inc. FuJen Catholic University Institute on International Education International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) United States Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce Butler County Community Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration Chatham University Middle States Association of Collegiate Registrars and Officers of Admissions Duquesne University National Association of International Educators (NAFSA) Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) Lake Erie College, School of Dental Medicine National Association of College Admissions Counselors Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine National Association of College and University Business Officers Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Pennsylvania State University National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Robert Morris University National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Seton Hill University National Catholic Educational Association The Catholic University of America National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Association of College Admissions Counselors Westmoreland County Community College Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Employers Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Pennsylvania Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Westmoreland County Music Educators Association (WCMEA) PARTICIPATION Advanced Placement Program (AP) Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (at University of Pittsburgh) Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (at University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg) Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Direct Student Loan Program Pell Grant Program Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants The statements in this Bulletin are for information only and do not constitute a contract between the student and Saint Vincent College. The College reserves the right to change any policy, requirement, course offering, or fee; and also reserves the right to exclude students whose conduct or academic standing is deemed by the College not to be in accord with the requirements set forth in this Bulletin. Saint Vincent College subscribes to a policy of equal opportunity. In so doing, Saint Vincent does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, veteran status, ethnic origin, or handicap in any of its programs, activities, or employment decisions. The Director of Human Resources, Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650-2690 is the officer with responsibility for overseeing the implementation of this equal opportunity policy and the affirmative action plan. This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Saint Vincent College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000, info@ msche.org. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. FOR INFORMATION about admission, contact: Office of Admission and Financial Aid Saint Vincent College 300 Fraser Purchase Road Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650-2690 Phone 724-805-2500 1-800-782-5549 e-mail: [email protected] home page: www.stvincent.edu INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLEGE 1 2020-2021 CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2020 SPRING SEMESTER 2021 Aug. 17 Final registration and adjustments; Classes begin Jan. 21-24 Students return Aug. 25 Last Day for adding courses Jan. 25 Final registration and adjustments; Classes begin Aug. 31 Last Day for withdrawal without permanent record Feb. 1 Last Day for adding courses Last day for withdrawal with 95% refund Feb. 8 Last Day for withdrawal without permanent record Sept. 1 - Nov. 6 Withdrawals receive “W” Last day for withdrawal with 95% refund Sept. 1 December 2020 Graduation applications due Feb. 9 - April 16 Withdrawals receive “W” Sept. 7 Labor Day; CLASSES MEET Feb. 19 Last day to change to P/F designation; last day to change Sept. 11 Last day to change to P/F designation; to Audit last day to change to Audit Feb. 23 Last day for withdrawal with 40% refund; no refund Sept. 15 Last day for withdrawal with 40% refund; no refund after this date after this date Feb. 25 Fall 2020 incomplete grades not changed become “F” Sept.16 Last day to add internship credit for the Fall semester March 1 Last day to add internship credits for the Spring semester Sept. 17 Spring and Summer 2020 incomplete grades not March 10 Early performance grades due at noon changed become “F” March 15 Graduate Spring Term 2nd session courses begin Sept. 30 Early performance grades due at noon April 2 Good Friday (NO CLASSES) Oct. 5 Graduate Fall Term 2nd session courses begin April 14-16, 19-20 Registration for Fall Semester 2021 Oct. 28-30; Nov. 2-3 Registration for Spring Semester 2021 April 19 Withdrawals receive WF Nov. 2 May and August 2021 Graduation applications due April 21 Honors Convocation and Undergraduate Conference Nov. 9 Withdrawals receive WF (classes canceled from 11:30 a.m. -7 p.m.) Nov. 19 Founders’ Day (classes canceled 3:30 – 7 p.m.) April 30 Last day of class Nov. 20 Last day of class May 1-2 Reading Days Nov. 21-22 Reading Days May 3-6 Final examinations Nov. 22-24 Face to Face Final examinations May 6 Grades due at noon for all May Commencement applicants Nov. 30, Dec. 1-4 Remote Final examinations May 8 Commencement (if possible) Dec. 8 Final grades are due at noon May 11 Final grades are due at noon May 17 Summer Session begins Semesters are 14 weeks in length with an additional week for final examinations. *Students enrolled in courses at Seton Hill University under the cross-registration agreement should obtain a calendar from SHU with the applicable dates. 2 ACADEMIC CALENDARS INTRODUCTION TO THE COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT BENEDICTINE • Skill in making informed decisions and Saint Vincent College is an educational The traditional Benedictine apostolate of courage to act on them. community rooted in the tradition of the education is characterized by an appreciation • Appreciation for the fine arts, especially art, Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine of truth wherever it is found and by respect music, and literature. monasticism, and the love of values inherent for the unique person and talents of every in the liberal approach to life and learning. Its student. In an authentic Benedictine • Receptivity to uncommon opinions and mission is to provide quality undergraduate environment, students are not just objects unfamiliar cultures. and graduate education for men and women of an educational enterprise; they are valued to enable them to integrate their professional partners in a common search for truth and aims with the broader purposes of human life. beauty. Saint Vincent College is grounded in CAMPUS MINISTRY The programs, activities, and encounters that the following core values of Benedictinism: In founding Saint Vincent College, Catholic Benedictine monks established an academic make up student life at Saint Vincent College • Hospitality, as exemplified by a tolerant encourage the intellectual gifts, professional tradition in which religion plays a vital spirit that recognizes the mystery of God’s role. Students are encouraged to search for aptitudes, and