UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2012-2013 Published by USF Sarasota-Manatee 8350 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243 USFSM Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Page ii UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2012-2013 8350 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243 Telephone: 941 359-4200 http://www.sarasota.usf.edu/ The announcements, information, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures set forth in this Catalog are for information only and are subject to continual review and change without notice. The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is committed to the principles of equal education, equal access, and equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam or disabled veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University’s respect for personal dignity. These principles are applied in the conduct of University programs and activities and the provision of facilities and services. USFSM Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Page iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Campus Map ................................................................................................................................................. viii University Administration ................................................................................................................................. ix USF Board of Trustees ............................................................................................................................ ix USFSM Campus Board ........................................................................................................................... ix USFSM Administrators ............................................................................................................................ ix USFSM Faculty ........................................................................................................................................ ix Service Listing ................................................................................................................................................. xi USF Sarasota-Manatee ...................................................................................................................................1 Values, Vision, Mission and Goals ............................................................................................................1 USF Sarasota-Manatee at North Port Teaching Site ................................................................................2 Diversity and Equal Opportunity .......................................................................................................................2 Accreditation ....................................................................................................................................................2 Degrees Offered ...............................................................................................................................................2 Academic Calendar ..........................................................................................................................................3 Business and Finance ......................................................................................................................................5 Public Safety .............................................................................................................................................5 Campus Police and Security ..............................................................................................................5 Emergency Services ..........................................................................................................................5 Victim Advocate Program ..................................................................................................................6 Payment of Tuition and Fees ....................................................................................................................6 Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees .....................................................................................................6 Repeat Course Surcharges ...............................................................................................................7 Certificate of Participation ..................................................................................................................7 Employee Tuition Program ................................................................................................................7 Tuition Deferment for VA Students ....................................................................................................8 Florida Prepaid College Program .......................................................................................................8 Refund of Tuition and Fees Payments ...............................................................................................8 Bookstore ..................................................................................................................................................9 USF ID Card .............................................................................................................................................9 Parking and Transportation Services ........................................................................................................9 Visitors Parking Permits ................................................................................................................... 10 Reciprocity ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Parking Citations .............................................................................................................................. 10 Student Services ............................................................................................................................................ 11 Admissions .............................................................................................................................................. 11 Application Process ......................................................................................................................... 11 Admissions Process......................................................................................................................... 12 Admissions Criteria .......................................................................................................................... 13 Admission to Limited Access Degree Program ................................................................................ 15 Articulation Agreement..................................................................................................................... 15 Evaluation of Transfer Credit ........................................................................................................... 15 Regional Accrediting Agencies/Commissions .................................................................................. 16 International Admissions .................................................................................................................. 16 Readmissions of Former Students Returning .................................................................................. 17 Non-Degree Seeking Student .......................................................................................................... 17 Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Program ............................................................................................ 18 Denial of Admissions ....................................................................................................................... 18 Record Retention ............................................................................................................................. 19 Academic Advising .................................................................................................................................. 19 DegreeWorks Academic Advising System ....................................................................................... 20 Change of Major .............................................................................................................................. 20 Orientation .............................................................................................................................................. 20 Career Services ..................................................................................................................................... 20 Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 20 Career Planning ............................................................................................................................... 21 Internships ....................................................................................................................................... 21 Counseling & Wellness Center ............................................................................................................... 21 Student Health Services (USF Tampa) ............................................................................................ 22 USFSM Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013 Page iv Immunization Policy USF System 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