Ferrum College Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 Academic Year Ferrum College Graduate Catalog 2021-2022 Academic Year Table of Contents AN INTRODUCTION TO FERRUM COLLEGE......................................................................... 5 About Ferrum College ................................................................................................................ 5 Statement of Mission .............................................................................................................. 5 Vision Statement ..................................................................................................................... 5 History..................................................................................................................................... 5 Non-Discrimination Statement ............................................................................................... 5 Our Methodist Heritage .......................................................................................................... 6 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................... 6 General Information .................................................................................................................... 6 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................... 6 Notification of Rights Under FERPA ..................................................................................... 6 Notice Regarding Directory Information ................................................................................ 7 Student Accountability Records ............................................................................................. 8 Ferrum College Student Internal Complaint System Process ................................................. 9 Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................... 12 GRADUATE ADMISSIONS ....................................................................................................... 12 Admissions Standards ............................................................................................................... 13 M.S. in Psychology Degree Specific Admissions Requirements ......................................... 13 Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership and Coaching Degree Specific Admissions Requirements .... 13 When to Apply for Admission .............................................................................................. 14 How to Apply for Admission ................................................................................................ 14 How to Accept an Offer of Admission ................................................................................. 14 Special Admissions Categories ................................................................................................. 15 Admission as a Special Student ............................................................................................ 15 Admission as a Transfer Student .......................................................................................... 15 Transfer Credit Policy ........................................................................................................... 15 Time Limit on Transfer Credits ............................................................................................ 16 Readmission for Former Ferrum Students ............................................................................ 16 Admissions Appeals.............................................................................................................. 16 Admission as an International Student ................................................................................. 16 Financial Information............................................................................................................ 16 Payment Options ................................................................................................................... 17 Payment Plan, Credit Cards, ACH Debit to Checking ......................................................... 17 Institutional Withdrawal Policy ............................................................................................ 17 Graduate Programs Financial Aid Policies ........................................................................... 18 Academic Policy ....................................................................................................................... 18 Satisfactory Academic Progress ........................................................................................... 18 Full-Time Status.................................................................................................................... 18 Financial Aid Policy ............................................................................................................. 18 Quantitative Measure ............................................................................................................ 19 Qualitative Measure .............................................................................................................. 19 Maximum Timeframe ............................................................................................................... 19 Repeating Courses ................................................................................................................ 19 Financial Aid Probation ........................................................................................................ 19 Financial Aid Appeal ............................................................................................................ 20 Graduate Return of Title IV Policy ....................................................................................... 20 Withdrawals from programs offered in modules .................................................................. 21 Graduate Assistantships ........................................................................................................ 22 Veteran's Benefits ................................................................................................................. 23 Academic Policies ......................................................................................................................... 24 Academic Regulations .............................................................................................................. 24 Regulations Governing Catalog ............................................................................................ 24 Campus Wide Assessment Program ..................................................................................... 24 Student Responsibility in Meeting Degree Requirements .................................................... 24 Academic Integrity.................................................................................................................... 25 Honor Code and Academic Integrity .................................................................................... 25 Class Attendance ................................................................................................................... 25 Satisfactory Academic Progress ........................................................................................... 25 Course Loads ............................................................................................................................ 26 Independent Study ................................................................................................................ 26 Undergraduates Taking Graduate Courses ........................................................................... 26 Grading System ..................................................................................................................... 26 Incomplete............................................................................................................................. 27 Grade Reporting .................................................................................................................... 28 Grade Review Process .......................................................................................................... 28 2 Ferrum College Graduate Catalog Repeating Courses ................................................................................................................ 28 Drop-Add Procedure ............................................................................................................. 28 Withdrawal from College ..................................................................................................... 29 Leave of Absence .................................................................................................................. 30 Academic and Student Support Services .............................................................................. 30 Academic Advising ............................................................................................................... 31 Academic Resource Center ................................................................................................... 31 Counseling Services .............................................................................................................. 31 Early Alert System 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