CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, NEBRASKA UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG • 2012-13 Reservation of the Right to Modify The provisions of this catalog are to be considered directive in character and not as an irrevocable contract between the student and the university. The university reserves the right, without prior notice, to make changes in its operations, regulations, curriculum, courses, academic policies, tuition and fees, and activities as the Board of Regents, University President, administration, and faculty consider appropriate and in the best interest of Concordia University, Nebraska. CONTENTS 2012–2013 Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................................. v 2013–2014 Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................................vi About Concordia University ......................................................................................................................................1 Statement of Mission ...............................................................................................................................................1 Setting......................................................................................................................................................................1 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................................................1 Admission Information Statement of Non-Discrimination.............................................................................................................................2 Freshman Applicants ...............................................................................................................................................2 Recommended High School Program .....................................................................................................................2 Transfer Applicants..................................................................................................................................................2 Transferring Credit...................................................................................................................................................3 Applicants for Degree Completion Program (DCP).................................................................................................3 Re-Enrollment..........................................................................................................................................................3 International Student Applicants..............................................................................................................................3 Student Classification ..............................................................................................................................................4 Student Life Information ............................................................................................................................................5 Student Community Life ..........................................................................................................................................5 Worship and Spiritual Life...................................................................................................................................5 Housing...............................................................................................................................................................5 Vehicles ..............................................................................................................................................................5 Student Government ..........................................................................................................................................5 Student Services......................................................................................................................................................5 Services and Counseling....................................................................................................................................5 Health Services ..................................................................................................................................................6 Academic Advising .............................................................................................................................................6 Academic Resource Center................................................................................................................................6 International Students.........................................................................................................................................6 Synodical Placement and Career Services........................................................................................................6 Financial Information..................................................................................................................................................7 Tuition and Fees ......................................................................................................................................................7 Undergraduate Tuition........................................................................................................................................7 Room and Board Plan ........................................................................................................................................7 Course Fees .......................................................................................................................................................7 Fee Payment Policy.................................................................................................................................................8 Return/Refund Policy...............................................................................................................................................8 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................................................9 Concordia Financial Aid Programs.....................................................................................................................9 Types of Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................................9 Academic Information ..............................................................................................................................................10 General Academic Standards................................................................................................................................10 Curriculum Changes.........................................................................................................................................10 Attendance .......................................................................................................................................................10 Academic Honors .............................................................................................................................................10 Participation in Graduation Exercises ..............................................................................................................10 Registration for Courses...................................................................................................................................10 Special Course Options.........................................................................................................................................11 Individualized Study..........................................................................................................................................11 Advanced Placement/Credit by Examination ...................................................................................................11 International Baccalaureate..............................................................................................................................11 Audit of Courses ...............................................................................................................................................11 Tutorial Assistance ...........................................................................................................................................11 ii International Study, Service, and Mission Opportunities..................................................................................12 Grading System .....................................................................................................................................................12 Definition of Grades..........................................................................................................................................13 Incompletes ......................................................................................................................................................13 Withdrawals ......................................................................................................................................................13