2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog Message from the President Oakland City University is an exceptional campus where academic excellence is combined with spiritual formation and applied guidance to create a unique educational experience. We believe our faculty and staff are special people who seek to help students feel “at home” while away from home. In a world where technology is constantly changing our lives, Oakland City University remains committed to the unchanging values of integrity, service, gratitude, and hard work. The U.S. News and World Report has recognized Oakland City University as one of the top universities in the Midwest. In addition, OCU has been voted as one of the safest colleges and universities in the state of Indiana. The school holds the distinction of being accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Please review this catalog and discover the program(s) which will assist you in achieving your goals and dreams. You will discover that Oakland City University offers a wide variety of programs which assists students with a wide range of needs. OCU is not for everybody; but OCU may very well be for you. Sincerely, 2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog Table of Contents Message from the President ...............................................................................................................1 About the Catalog ............................................................................................................................ 10 Revisions and Addendum to the Catalog ........................................................................................ 10 Disclaimer .....................................................................................................................................10 Nondiscrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity ....................................................................... 10 Equal Employment Opportunity ....................................................................................................... 11 Americans with Disabilities Act ........................................................................................................ 11 About the University ........................................................................................................................ 12 History ..........................................................................................................................................12 Mission and Vision ........................................................................................................................ 13 Governance...................................................................................................................................14 Board of Trustees ................................................................................................................................. 14 Officers of the University ..................................................................................................................... 14 Current and Past Presidents................................................................................................................. 14 Accreditation and Affiliation .......................................................................................................... 15 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Affiliation .............................................................................................................................................. 15 Location and Facilities ................................................................................................................... 16 Finances ..........................................................................................................................................18 Charges .........................................................................................................................................18 Payments ......................................................................................................................................18 Additional Payment Methods ........................................................................................................ 19 Refunds ........................................................................................................................................19 Refund Checks...............................................................................................................................21 Financial Aid ....................................................................................................................................22 Applying for Financial Aid .............................................................................................................. 22 FAFSA Special Circumstances ............................................................................................................... 22 General Eligibility Requirements for Federal Financial Aid .................................................................. 22 Enrollment Status ................................................................................................................................. 23 Types of Federal Financial Aid .............................................................................................................. 23 Additional Federal Financial Aid Requirements .............................................................................. 24 Entrance Counseling ............................................................................................................................ 24 Master Promissory Note ...................................................................................................................... 25 2 2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog Exit Counseling ..................................................................................................................................... 25 OCU Institutional Aid ..................................................................................................................... 25 Veterans, Military, and Other Financial Aid Sources ....................................................................... 26 Academic Standards Required for Federal Financial Aid Recipients ................................................. 26 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy ....................................................................................... 26 Quantitative Standards (Pace of Progression) ..................................................................................... 27 Qualitative Standards (GPA) ................................................................................................................ 28 Maximum Time Frame for Eligibility .................................................................................................... 28 Consequences of Failing to Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress ..................................................... 28 Financial Aid Denial Notification .......................................................................................................... 29 Correcting Academic Deficiencies ........................................................................................................ 29 Appeals to Regain Eligibility ................................................................................................................. 29 Penalties for Drug Law Violations for Currently Enrolled Students .................................................. 30 Financial Aid Return Policy ............................................................................................................ 30 Refunds and the Return of Federal Title IV Funds ............................................................................... 30 Return of Military Tuition Assistance ................................................................................................... 31 Refunds and the Return of Institutional Funds .................................................................................... 31 Appeals for Return of Funds ................................................................................................................ 31 Student Life .....................................................................................................................................32 Campus Offices and Student Services ............................................................................................. 32 Housing/Residence Life ................................................................................................................. 32 Food Services ................................................................................................................................32 Safe Environment .......................................................................................................................... 32 Consumer Information .................................................................................................................. 33 Counseling Services ....................................................................................................................... 33 Student Engagement ....................................................................................................................