Eastern Nazarene College Division of Adult & Graduate Studies AGS Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2020-2021 23 East Elm Avenue, Quincy, MA 02170 (617) 745-3000 | http://adultstudies.enc.edu Publication Notice This document is intended to provide students with appropriate information about current policies and procedures, finances, and student services for the 2020-2021 academic year. It also provides curriculum information specific to students who start (or change) degree programs in 2020-2021. All information is subject to change at any time. In the event of changes, Eastern Nazarene College will give as much advance notice as it considers feasible or appropriate, but reserves the right to make changes without notice. rev. 5.04.2020 AGS Academic Calendar, 2020-2021 2020 PI Term begins July 1 Summer Break (no classes): July 1-5 PI A classes begin July 6 PI A classes end August 16 PI B classes begin August 17 Summer Diploma date August 23 15-week classes begin September 2 Labor Day (no Monday classes): September 7 PI B classes end September 27 PI C classes begin September 28 Indigenous Peoples Day (no Monday classes): October 12 Registration for 2020 PII Term October 15-31 ENC Homecoming October 16-17 PI C classes end November 8 PI D classes begin November 9 Veteran’s Day (observed; no classes): November 11 Thanksgiving (no Wednesday or Thursday classes): November 25-26 15-week classes end December 10 PI D classes end December 20 Christmas Break begins (no classes): December 21-January 3 2020 PI Term ends December 31 2021 PII Term begins January 1 PII A classes begin January 4 15-week classes begin January 13 Winter Diploma date January 24 MLK Jr. / Reconciliation Day (no Monday classes): January 18 PII A classes end February 14 PII B classes begin February 15 Presidents’ Day (no Monday classes): February 15 Spring Break (no classes): March 16-20 PII B classes end April 4 PII C classes begin April 5 Registration for 2020 PI Term April 15-30 Patriots’ Day (no Monday classes): April 19 15-week classes end April 29 Baccalaureate May 7 Commencement Ceremony May 8 Spring Diploma date May 8 PII C classes end May 16 PII D classes begin May 17 Memorial Day (no Monday classes): May 31 PII D classes end June 27 2021 PII Term ends June 30 2 Contents I. THE COLLEGE ................................................................................................................................... 9 1.01 Welcome ........................................................................................................................................ 9 1.02 History of Eastern Nazarene College ............................................................................................. 9 1.03 College Mission, Vision, and Values ............................................................................................. 9 A. Mission .......................................................................................................................................... 9 B. Vision ............................................................................................................................................ 9 C. Values .......................................................................................................................................... 10 1.04 An Explanatory Word on the Liberal Arts ................................................................................... 10 1.05 Accreditation, Authorization, Associations, and Affiliations ...................................................... 10 A. Accreditation ............................................................................................................................... 10 B. Authorization ............................................................................................................................... 11 C. Associations ................................................................................................................................ 11 D. Affiliations .................................................................................................................................. 12 1.06 Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy ............................................................................................ 12 II. DIVISION OF ADULT & GRADUATE STUDIES ...................................................................... 13 2.01 Mission of the Adult & Graduate Studies Division ..................................................................... 13 2.02 AGS Degree Programs ................................................................................................................. 13 2.03 Nontraditional Program Structure ................................................................................................ 13 2.04 Curriculum ................................................................................................................................... 14 A. Program Faculty .......................................................................................................................... 14 B. Instructional Methods .................................................................................................................. 14 C. Student Workload Expectations .................................................................................................. 15 D. Final Comprehensive Requirements ........................................................................................... 15 E. Program Assessment ................................................................................................................... 16 2.05 Site Locations ............................................................................................................................... 17 2.06 Academic Advisors ...................................................................................................................... 17 2.07 Class Schedules ............................................................................................................................ 18 A. Course Registration ..................................................................................................................... 18 B. Class Interruptions....................................................................................................................... 18 III. ADMISSIONS.................................................................................................................................. 19 3.01 Admissions Criteria ..................................................................................................................... 19 3.02 Application Process ..................................................................................................................... 19 A. Undergraduate Application Process ............................................................................................ 19 B. Graduate Application Process ..................................................................................................... 19 C. International Students’ Application Process ............................................................................... 20 D. Application as a Non-matriculating Student ................................................................................ 21 3 2020-2021 AGS ACADEMIC CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK E. Notification of Admissions Decision .......................................................................................... 21 3.03 Admission Status ......................................................................................................................... 21 A. Full Admission ............................................................................................................................ 21 B. Conditional Admission ................................................................................................................ 21 C. Admission as a Special Student (Non-matriculating Student) .................................................... 21 3.04 Transferability of Credit .............................................................................................................. 22 A. Undergraduate Transfer Credit ................................................................................................... 22 B. Transfer Credit From Partner Schools ........................................................................................ 23 C. Pre-Approval of Undergraduate Transfer Courses ...................................................................... 23 D. Undergraduate Options for Proficiency Credit ........................................................................... 23 E. Transfer of Graduate Credit ......................................................................................................... 24 3.05 Auditing a Course ........................................................................................................................ 24 3.06 Re-Admission .............................................................................................................................. 24 IV. FINANCIAL AID POLICIES & INFORMATION ..................................................................... 26 4.01 General Information ..................................................................................................................... 26 4.02 Financial Aid Eligibility .............................................................................................................