UNIVERSITY S-ltM-/ NUM': �o FM: UNIVERSITY CATALOG July 1, 2021 University Catalog Chapter 1: General Information .......................................................................................... 6 1.1 – Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 6 1.2 – About Hodges University .......................................................................................................... 6 1.3 – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 ..................................................................... 7 1.4 – Notice of Nondiscrimination ..................................................................................................... 7 1.5 – Board of Trustees ...................................................................................................................... 7 1.6 – University Leadership ............................................................................................................... 8 1.6.1 – Executive Council ..................................................................................................................... 8 1.6.2 – Academic Leadership ................................................................................................................ 8 1.7 – Accreditation and Licensure .................................................................................................... 8 1.8 – Membership ............................................................................................................................. 10 1.9 – Recognitions ............................................................................................................................. 10 1.10 – Benefactors ............................................................................................................................. 11 1.11 – Endowments and Major Gifts .............................................................................................. 11 1.11.1 – The Lavern Norris Gaynor President’s Chair ........................................................................ 11 1.11.2 – The Johnson School of Business ........................................................................................... 11 1.11.3 – The Nichols School of Professional Studies .......................................................................... 11 1.11.4 – The Fisher School of Technology ......................................................................................... 12 1.11.5 – The Frances Pew Hayes Center for Lifelong Learning ......................................................... 12 1.11.6 – The Dr. Peter Thomas Veterans Services Center .................................................................. 12 1.12 – Philosophy and Objectives of Hodges University ............................................................... 12 1.13 – Mission, Vision, Institutional Pillars, and Objectives ........................................................ 13 1.13.1 – Hodges University Mission Statement .................................................................................. 13 1.13.2 – Hodges University Vision Statement .................................................................................... 13 1.13.3 – Hodges University Institutional Pillars .................................................................................. 13 1.13.4 – Hodges University Institutional Objectives ........................................................................... 13 1.13.5 - Essential Goals ....................................................................................................................... 14 1.13.6 - Strategic Plan Components .................................................................................................... 14 1.13.7 – Educational Outcomes ........................................................................................................... 14 1.13.8 – Institutional Values ................................................................................................................ 15 Chapter 2: Admissions Requirements ............................................................................... 16 2.1 – General Admissions Requirements ........................................................................................ 16 2.2 – VA Pending Payment Compliance ......................................................................................... 17 2.3 – Non-Degree Seeking Students ................................................................................................ 17 2.4 – Undergraduate Certificate Programs .................................................................................... 18 2.5 – Undergraduate Programs ....................................................................................................... 18 2.5.1 – Application for Undergraduate Admission .............................................................................. 18 2.5.2 – University Course Requirements and Determining Student Placement .................................. 19 2.5.3 – Associate in Science in Physical Therapist Assistant .............................................................. 20 2.5.4 – Associate in Science in Emergency Medical Services ............................................................ 20 2.5.5 – Bachelor of Science in Nursing ............................................................................................... 20 2.5.6 – Certificate in Practical Nursing ............................................................................................... 20 2.6 – Graduate Programs ................................................................................................................. 20 2.6.1 – Application for Graduate Admission ....................................................................................... 20 1 | P a g e 2.6.2 – Assessment Process ................................................................................................................. 21 2.7 – English as a Second Language (ESL) Certificate ................................................................. 21 2.8 – Re-Entry Policy ....................................................................................................................... 21 2.8.1 – Teach-Out Programs ................................................................................................................ 22 Chapter 3: Financial Policies .............................................................................................. 23 3.1 – Tuition and Fees ...................................................................................................................... 23 3.2 – Student Accounts ..................................................................................................................... 23 3.3 – Institutional Refund Policy ..................................................................................................... 23 3.3.1 – Refund Appeal Process ............................................................................................................ 23 3.3.2 – Cancellation Policy .................................................................................................................. 24 3.3.3 – Failure to Enter Policy ............................................................................................................. 24 3.3.4 – Drop/Add Policy ...................................................................................................................... 24 3.3.5 – Withdrawal Policy ................................................................................................................... 25 3.3.6 – University Withdrawal, Voluntary .......................................................................................... 25 3.3.7 – University Withdrawal, Involuntary ........................................................................................ 25 3.3.8 – Course Withdrawal, Voluntary ................................................................................................ 25 3.3.9 – Course Withdrawal, Involuntary ............................................................................................. 26 3.3.10 – Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance Refund Policy ........................................ 26 3.3.11 – Withdrawals Due to Military Service Notification of Military Service Policy ..................... 26 3.3.12 – Withdrawal Due to Military Service...................................................................................... 26 3.3.13 – Tuition Refund and Return of Financial Aid ......................................................................... 26 3.3.14 – International Student Refund Policy ...................................................................................... 27 3.4 – Return to Title IV Policy ........................................................................................................ 27 3.5 –Student Credit Balances Policy ............................................................................................... 27 3.6 – Academic Year for Students Receiving Federal Student Aid ............................................. 28 Chapter 4: Academic Policies ............................................................................................. 29 4.1 – Withdrawal Grade 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