UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2014-2015 CENTENARY COLLEGE CATALOG UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in the Program & Policy section of the Centenary College Catalog is accurate. Nevertheless, it is the students’ responsibility to independently verify the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this catalog, and to remain current with changes that occur. Since expected changes may occur during the academic year, the listings, descriptions, course offerings and information on costs in this catalog do not constitute a guarantee on behalf of the College. The College reserves the right to correct clerical and /or typographical errors. Centenary College admits students without regard to race, color, handicap and national or ethnic origin. 2014-2015 Student-Centered Learning…Unparalleled Service Please check the College Website (www.centenarycollege.edu) for the most up-to-date Catalog information. Published August 2014 Table of Contents ACADEMIC CALENDAR ....................................................................................................................................... 6 CENTENARY COLLEGE ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Centenary College Today ...............................................................................................................................................8 An Historical Note ............................................................................................................................................................8 Centenary College’s Faculty ..........................................................................................................................................9 Centenary College’s Setting ..........................................................................................................................................9 Vision Statement ...............................................................................................................................................................9 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................................................9 Accreditation .....................................................................................................................................................................9 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 11 Admissions Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 11 Centenary Scholarship ................................................................................................................................................ 11 Academic Awards Alumni Grants Other Opportunities Freshman Admission ................................................................................................................................................... 12 Home Schooling ............................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Admissions Guidelines for Entry Requirements ............................................................................................................. 12 Regular Admissions Provisional Admissions Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Step Ahead Program Transfer Admission and Guidelines ....................................................................................................................... 13 Enrollment Deposit ...................................................................................................................................................... 15 Readmission .................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Deferral of Application ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Final Transcripts ........................................................................................................................................................... 15 Credit By Examination ................................................................................................................................................. 16 Part-Time Studies Admission Procedures ........................................................................................................... 16 Matriculation Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 16 Non-Matriculation Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 17 Non-Matriculation Policy ........................................................................................................................................... 17 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ 18 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Application Deadlines ................................................................................................................................................. 18 Federal Grants ................................................................................................................................................................ 18 State Grants ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Student Loans ................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Parent Loans ................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Student Employment.................................................................................................................................................... 18 Financial Aid Eligibility Review ............................................................................................................................... 19 Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................................................................................................................... 19 1 Withdrawal Policy for Financial Aid ...................................................................................................................... 19 Veteran’s Benefits ......................................................................................................................................................... 19 Centenary College Institutional Refund Policies ............................................................................................... 19 5 Institutional Refund Policy for Traditional Undergraduate Students for the Fall and Spring Semesters ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Institutional Refund Policy for Traditional Undergraduate Students for the Summer Sessions ............... 20 Institutional refund Policy for Online Accelerated Undergraduate (main campus eight-week online courses) Courses .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Exceptions to Refund Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 21 Payment of Bills ............................................................................................................................................................. 21 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .................................................................................................. 23 18 Orientation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Catalog .............................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Academic Advising ....................................................................................................................................................... 23 Registration .................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Online Course Policy for the Traditional Undergraduate Student ............................................................. 23 Course