COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 2020-2021 ACADEMIC CATALOG 141ST ACADEMIC YEAR Presbyterian College 1 Communication Directory To facilitate prompt attention, address inquires as follows: Admissions .................................................................................................................................................................Director of Admissions Alumni Interests ................................................................................................................................Executive Director of Alumni Relations Athletics ......................................................................................................................................................................... Director of Athletics Business Matters .......................................................................................................Vice President for Finance & Administration and CFO Curriculum ...........................................................................................................................................................................................Provost Financial Aid.............................................................................................................................................................Director of Financial Aid General Catalog Information...............................................................................................................................................................Provost Gifts and Bequests ....................................................................................................................................... Vice President of Advancement Housing ................................................................................................................Associate Dean of Students | Director of Residence Life Public Relations........................................................................................................................ Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing Senior Employment ........................................................................................ Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development Summer School ...................................................................................................................................................................................Provost Transcripts ........................................................................................................................................................................................ Registrar Accreditation Presbyterian College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Presbyterian College. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges requests that it be contacted only if there is evidence to support significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. Otherwise please contact Presbyterian College officials with any concerns. The College is also accredited by the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (biochemistry), the National Association CATALOG of Schools of Music (NASM, music) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education/Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (NCATE/CAEP, education). 2020-2021 Policies Disclaimer The course offerings, regulations, fees and other materials appearing in this catalog are announcements. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as representing contractual obligations of Presbyterian College, which reserves the right to change its courses of instruction fees, changes for room and board, and general academic regulations without notice, should circumstances warrant in the judgment of the college. The Provost must approve any deviations from stated policies and procedures. Courses listed in this catalog may not be offered every year. The Registrar will publish an official list of courses to be offered before the beginning of each term. Presbyterian College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College does not discriminate against student applications on the basis of culture ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, socio-economic background, or physical ability. PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE 2 Contents The PC Experience..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Academic Honor Code ........................................................................................................................................................ 5 Diversity ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Assessment ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Academic Success .............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Admissions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Application Dates .............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Transfer Admissions .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Student Aid .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Satisfactory Academic Progress ....................................................................................................................................... 15 PC Academic Scholarships ................................................................................................................................................ 18 SC Scholarships, Grants, and Loans.................................................................................................................................. 19 Financial Information ............................................................................................................................................................... 24 Tuition and Fees ................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Living and Dining Accommodations .................................................................................................................................. 25 Payment.............................................................................................................................................................................. 26 Refunds .............................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Transcripts ......................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Academic Policies and Procedures .......................................................................................................................................... 30 Classification .........................................................................31 Incomplete Grades ....................................................... 36 Course Loads .........................................................................31 Repeated Courses ........................................................ 36 Academic Advising ................................................................31 Academic Standing ...................................................... 36 Registration ...........................................................................32 Withdrawal .................................................................. 37 Course Audits ........................................................................33 Transfer/AP/IB credit .................................................. 38 Pass/Fail ................................................................................33 Residence Requirements ............................................. 42 Research, Internships and Special Courses ..........................33 Graduation .................................................................... 42 Class Attendance...................................................................34 Academic Support Services ......................................... 43 Final Exams ............................................................................34 Online Policies .............................................................. 44 Grading ..................................................................................35