Table of Contents Academic Calendar 2010-2011.........................................................................................................5 About Misericordia University .........................................................................................................6 2010-2011 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog Misericordia University Policy Statements .....................................................................................................................6 Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................6 Diversity Statement ..................................................................................................................7 Accreditations...........................................................................................................................7 Contacts for More Information ................................................................................................8 Student Support Services ..................................................................................................................9 Bookstore .................................................................................................................................9 Computer Facilities ..................................................................................................................9 Counseling Center....................................................................................................................9 Library ....................................................................................................................................10 Student Success Center ..........................................................................................................11 Tutorial Assistance .................................................................................................................11 Writing Center........................................................................................................................11 Campus Life ....................................................................................................................................11 Athletics .................................................................................................................................11 Campus Ministry....................................................................................................................12 Campus Safety .......................................................................................................................12 Clubs and Organizations ........................................................................................................12 Governing Boards ..................................................................................................................12 Residential Facilities..............................................................................................................13 Student Media ........................................................................................................................13 Student Health Center ............................................................................................................13 Career and Placement Services.......................................................................................................15 Insalaco Center for Career Development ...............................................................................15 Special Institutes .............................................................................................................................16 Assistive Technology Research Institute...............................................................................16 Diversity Institute...................................................................................................................16 Ethics Institute........................................................................................................................16 Institute on Sacred Scripture..................................................................................................16 The Cecilia Meighan, RSM Institute of Law and Religious Life .........................................16 Undergraduate Programs.................................................................................................................16 Admission Requirements .......................................................................................................16 Transfer Program ...................................................................................................................17 Other Undergraduate Admission Information .......................................................................20 Financial Information ......................................................................................................................21 Tuition and Fees .....................................................................................................................21 Expenses per Semester 2010-2011 ........................................................................................21 Special Fees, Deposits, and Expenses 2010–2011 ................................................................22 Release of Transcripts or Diplomas.......................................................................................25 Undergraduate Auditing.........................................................................................................25 Financial Assistance Program................................................................................................25 Application Procedures ..........................................................................................................25 Tuition Payment Options .......................................................................................................30 Refund Policies ......................................................................................................................31 Endowed Scholarships ...........................................................................................................34 Annual Scholarships ..............................................................................................................37 Academics .......................................................................................................................................37 1 A Misericordia University Education ....................................................................................37 English Minor.......................................................................................................................105 Academic Policies and Procedures ........................................................................................38 Ethics Minor......................................................................................................................... 105 Graduate Academics at Misericordia University ............................................................................49 History Minor....................................................................................................................... 106 Philosophy ..............................................................................................................................49 Mathematics Minor .............................................................................................................. 106 Graduate Education Goals .....................................................................................................50 Philosophy Minor................................................................................................................. 107 Policies and Procedures .........................................................................................................50 Political Science Minor........................................................................................................ 107 Graduate Accreditation ..........................................................................................................56 Religious Studies Minor.......................................................................................................107 Graduate Programs ..........................................................................................................................56 Social Studies Minor ............................................................................................................108 Contacts for Graduate Programs............................................................................................56 Theater Minor.......................................................................................................................108 Financial Aid Information ......................................................................................................57 Writing Minor ......................................................................................................................109 Financial Assistance Programs ..............................................................................................58 College of Arts and Sciences Certificates/Certifications..............................................................109 Admission Requirements .......................................................................................................59