Online Catalog 2018-2019 There are those who seek knowledge for the sake of knowledge, that is curiosity. There are those who seek knowledge to be known by others, that is vanity. There are those who seek knowledge in order to serve, that is love. --Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) Taylor University Founded 1846 Taylor University: 236 West Reade Avenue, Upland, IN 46989 Telephone: (765) 998-2751 or (800) 882-3456 Fax: (765) 998-4791 http://www.taylor.edu Information in this catalog, while current at the time of printing, is subject to change based on enrollment, faculty availability, and other considerations. Taylor University reserves the right to withdraw a course or program or to limit its enrollment when, for any reason, it becomes impractical to offer it as previously scheduled. While Taylor University publishes program information and materials and assigns academic advisors, the student is ultimately responsible to ensure his or her academic program fulfills all graduation requirements. The University reserves the right to withdraw a previously awarded degree if the University subsequently determines that the degree requirements were not met appropriately. If planning to attend Taylor University and enroll in a residential degree program, contact the campus admissions office for further guidance regarding curriculum requirements. Taylor University operates undergraduate liberal arts programs on the campus located in Upland, Indiana. 2 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY ...................................................................................... 5-10 Our Heritage, Mission, and Life Together ............................................................................................ 5 Implementation of Mission – A Christian Liberal Arts College ........................................................ 5 Mission, Purposes, and Anchor Points ................................................................................................... 6 The Life Together Covenant ................................................................................................................ 7-9 Accreditation and Memberships ........................................................................................................... 10 ACADEMIC CALENDAR AND CAMPUS FACILITIES ................................... 11 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS ........................................... 12-18 Academic Advisors .................................................................................................................................. 12 Academic Exceptions .............................................................................................................................. 12 Academic Grievance ......................................................................................................................... 12-13 Academic Integrity ............................................................................................................................. 13-14 Academic Load ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Academic Progress Policy ...................................................................................................................... 14 Advanced Placement and Credit by Examination .............................................................................. 15 Advanced Placement (AP) ............................................................................................................ 15 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ............................................................................ 15 International Baccalaureate (IB) .................................................................................................. 15 Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Examinations (GCE A-Level) ... 15 Change of Major ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Classification of Students ....................................................................................................................... 15 Course Audit ............................................................................................................................................ 16 Dean’s List ................................................................................................................................................. 16 Drop/Add .................................................................................................................................................. 16 Dropping/Withdrawing from Courses ................................................................................................ 16 Examinations ............................................................................................................................................. 16 Extensions ................................................................................................................................................. 16 Grades ................................................................................................................................................. 16-17 Final Grades .................................................................................................................................... 16 Grade Changes and Disputes ...................................................................................................... 16 Grade Reports................................................................................................................................ 17 Grades for Repeated Courses .................................................................................................... 17 Grades, Incomplete and Not Reported..................................................................................... 17 Grading System .............................................................................................................................. 17 High School Students .............................................................................................................................. 18 Student Complaint Resolution .............................................................................................................. 18 TOWER Online Access System ............................................................................................................ 18 Transcript of Academic Record ............................................................................................................ 18 Transfer Credit Policy ...................................................................................................................... 18-19 University Communication .................................................................................................................... 19 University Withdrawal ............................................................................................................................ 19 REGISTRATION .............................................................................................. 20-22 Course Format ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Course Numbers ..................................................................................................................................... 20 Elective Courses ...................................................................................................................................... 20 Enrollment/Registration .................................................................................................................... 20-21 Holds on Registration ............................................................................................................................. 21 Pre-Registration Advising ....................................................................................................................... 21 Repeat Registration ................................................................................................................................. 21 Requesting a Syllabus............................................................................................................................... 22 Textbooks and Course Materials ......................................................................................................... 22 Time Commitment .................................................................................................................................. 22 Schedule Adjustments for In-term Program Students ...................................................................... 22 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS........................................... 23 Degree and Certificate Requirements ................................................................................................. 23 Associate of Arts Degree Requirements .................................................................................. 23 Certificate Requirements ............................................................................................................. 23 Foundational Core ............................................................................................................................. 24-25 Proficiencies and Placements ..........................................................................................................