University of Providence 2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog* *The official catalog of the University of Providence is maintained online at www.uprovidence.edu. This document is meant to act as a desk reference and is subject to change. Official program planners are kept on file in the University Registrar’s Office. i 2018-2019 Important Dates - 16 Week Term Fall 2018 August 27.............................................................................................................................Fall Classes Begin September 3................................................................Last Day to Add Classes Without Instructor Permission September 3............................................................................................................Labor Day – Campus Closed September 4-10.......................................................................Instructor Permission Required to Add a Class September 10....................................................Last Day to Drop Courses with No Reflection on Transcripts September 10...............................................................................................................Last Day to Add Classes September 11..............................Drops require student/Advisor signature and will reflect “W” on transcripts October 15...........................................................Deadeline to Apply for May and August 2019 Graduation October 22-26....................................................................................................................................Fall Break October 29...................................................................Spring 2019 Registration Begins (Priority Registration) November 5..............................................................................................Last Day to Drop Courses with “W” November 21-23................................................................................Thanksgiving Observance – No Classes December 4..............................................................................................................................Providence Day December 7...........................................................................................................Last Day to Drop Courses December 7............................................................................Incomplete Requests Due to Registrar’s Office December 10-14..................................................................................................................Final Examinations December 14..........................................................................................................Last Day of Fall Semester December 18...............................................................................................Final Grades Due in ArgoExpress December 20..................................................................Final Grades Available to Students in ArgoExpress Spring 2019 January 14........................................................................................................................Spring Classes Begin January 21......................................................................................Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Classes January 22..................................................................Last Day to Add Classes Without Instructor Permission January 23-28........................................................................Instructor Permission Required to Add a Class January 28.....................................................Last Day to Drop Courses with No Reflection on Transcripts January 28.................................................................................................................Last Day to Add Classes February 18......................................................................................................President’s Day - Campus Closed February 19............................................................................................................Summer Registration Begins March 11-15.................................................................................................................................Spring Break March 25.................................................................................Fall Registration Begins (Priority Registration) March 25................................................................................................Last Day to Drop Courses with “W” April 15...........................................................................Deadline to Apply for December 2019 Graduation April 19-22 .............................................................................................Easter Observance – Campus Closed April 26......................................................................................................................Last Day to Drop Courses April 26.....................................................................................Incomplete Requests Due to Registrar’s Office April 29 - May 3..................................................................................................................Final Examinations May 3....................................................................................................................Last Day of Spring Semester May 3............................................................................................................................................Baccalaureate May 4.............................................................................................................May Commencement Ceremony May 7...........................................................................................................Final Grades Due in ArgoExpress May 9................................................................................Final Grades Available to Students in ArgoExpress Please refer to the Academic Calendars posted on the UProvidence website for specific drop/add/refund information specific to each calendar (5 week, 8 week, and 16 week). ii Table of Contents History.................................................................................................................................................................iv Accreditation and Affiliation ................................................................................................................................v Philosophy and Purpose ......................................................................................................................................vi Catholic Identity Statement ................................................................................................................................vii The Providence Commitment ..........................................................................................................................viii University Mission ..............................................................................................................................................ix Undergraduate Admission ....................................................................................................................................x Transfer Students ......................................................................................................................................xi International Students ..............................................................................................................................xii Argo Connect ..........................................................................................................................................xiii Dual Credit ..............................................................................................................................................xiv Life Learning ..........................................................................................................................................xiv Financial Aid .....................................................................................................................................................xvi Refunds and Withdrawals .................................................................................................................................xxi Student Affairs ................................................................................................................................................xxiii Campus Facilities .............................................................................................................................................xxv Academic Policies and Procedures .................................................................................................................xxvi Academic Advising and Peer Mentoring ........................................................................................................xxxi Accommodations for Disabled Students ....................................................................................................... xlviii Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ........................................................................................li Critical Thinking .................................................................................................................................................lv Undergraduate Degree Requirements ................................................................................................................lvi